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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1964

Page

2

Vocational Education Expansion Is Studied

The State Department of Education may expand the Athens County vocational survey to Perry and Hocking Counties. County superintendents Porter William Jones Dwight Diller and James Frey discussed a joint vocational school during a Thursday Logan meeting. If boards approve, the state will survey Hocking County Logan City Athens County and possibly Perry County Southern District. The combined area would cover about 1600 upper high school students and a $104 million tax duplicate.

State Department of Education Athens County Perry Hocking T. C. Porter Ton William Jones Per Dwight Diller Logan City James Frey Hocking County Logan Porter Perry County Athens

Chauncey-Dover Lions Install New Officers

Chauncey-Dover Lions Club inducted Otis White new member bringing total to 20. Officers installed for the year: Virgil Baker president Russell Johnson first vice president Bill Smith second vice president Bob Finnearty third vice president Don Anderson secretary Joe Lanning treasurer Roger Wilson tail twister John Rankin lion tamer.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Lions Club Lions den Otis White Virgil Baker Russell Johnson Bill Smith Bob Finnearty Don Anderson Joe Lanning Roger Wilson John Rankin Glouster Park

ROTC Detachment Welcomes New Members At Ohio University

New Air Force ROTC officers T Sgt Leslie A Foster and S Sgt Homer L Bell join the Ohio University detachment. Foster, in supply, previously served at Orlando AFB Florida with a missile training wing and lives at The Plains with his wife Anna and four children. Bell, set for administrative duties, comes from Air University Maxwell AFB Alabama and resides at 15 Ohio Ave with wife Sue and their son.

Air Force Ohio University Leslie A. Foster S. Set Homer L. Bell Foster Orlando Air Force Base Fla Anna the Plains Sergeant Bell Air University Maxwell Afb Ala Sue Ohio Ave

Jury Acquits Man in Driving While Intoxicated Case

A Municipal Court jury acquitted Denzil D. Robinson, 58, of 487 Richland Ave., after about three hours of deliberation. State and defense witnesses testified as Leo Van Nest, campus patrolman, had arrested him on June 3. Jury members named.

Denzil D. Robinson Richland Ave Robinson Leo van Nest Dan Merrick Eden Pl Danny A. Arnold Currier St Jeannine Neutzling Maplewood

Community Notes and Local Visits Across Lancaster Area

Mrs. Frances Coon of The Plains spends a week with son-in-law Charles Shields. Families at Lake Burr Oak host a swimming party. Clifford Sanders returns from Lancaster Fairfield Hospital after major surgery. Gary Patterson, 16, critically ill in Detroit Hospital after a car wreck. Numerous visits: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wadley, Athens Route 3, and others from Athens and Cleveland. An attempted break-in at Lakeview Manor Apts. reported. no entry. Names listed: Walter L. Carter, Lenna Jean Breeze, Oris Perry Oxley, Judith Ann Gura.

Frances Coon the Plains Charles Shields Arthur Sapp Stephanie Molly Lee Jean Ball Darlene Debbie Sherrie Lake Burr Oak Clifford Sanders Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Gary Patterson Lawrence Patterson Detroit James Day Canal Winchester Mary Lee Savage Charles Wadley Lancaster Alta Lewis Athens Jessie Johnson Don Rodgers Danny Mary Dean de Fauscett Cleveland Johnny Tippie Charles Tippie New York City Myrtle Tippie Grace Stone Donald Dianne Sophia W.va Clarence Haven Washington D.H Elizabeth Johnson Painesville Clifford Collins Glouster Ollie Hillyer Walter L. Carter St. Clair Mich Lenna Jean Breeze Nelsonville Oris Perry Oxley Judith Ann Gura

Celebrities Visit Boy Scouts Jamboree in Valley Forge

Lorne Green Dan Blocker and astronaut Ed White visited the Boy Scouts National Jamboree at Valley Forge Pennsylvania. Officials report 53124 scouts and scouters attended the event with a flag pageant by the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps and a Jambo Hootenanny. President Lyndon B Johnson was slated to speak Thursday.

Valley Forge Lorne Green Dan Blocker Ed White Dennis R. Batdorff Athens Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps Lyndon B. Johnson

Bicyclist Injured in Cable Lane Crash in Sheveport

Sammy Mondello a 14 year old visitor was injured in a bicycle crash at Cable Lane and Strouds Run Rd at 2 45 pm He suffered cuts and abrasions to both legs and left arm and was taken to Sheltering Arms by the fire department emergency squad Other entries list multiple traffic stops and penalties including John Lynn Alden 23 speeding Wendel Sheridan 19 unsafe vehicle David Robinson 21 stop sign Oakley Cooper 65 stop sign James Cottrill 21 traffic signal and standard patrol fines

Sammy Mondello Sheveport Cable Lane Strouds Run Rd Mondello Fire Department Marie Frock W. State St John Lynn Alden Elmwood Wendel Leo Sheridan the Plains David Gene Robinson Washington Hall Oakley Floyd Cooper State St James Reynolds Cottrill Nelsonville William Powell Davis Marion Anna Marie Wilson Hilliard

Births and admissions and court notices at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Alvin W Depoy claim a son at Guysville Route 2. Admitted: Fred Goebel Reedsville Mrs Donald O Neal Athens Route 3 Tammy Coey Gloucester Route 3 James Martin Athens Mrs Walter Ruth Athens Route 5 Mrs Delmar Buffington Athens Mrs Joseph Dunfee Guysville Route 1 and son Mrs Donna Haynes Athens. Municipal Court Abraham Clearfield 36 Athens Route 5 bad brakes police 10 dollars and costs Emmett J Needham 32 Charleston W Va failure to stop within Assured Clear Distance police 25 dollars and costs.

Alvin W. Depoy Guysville Fred Goebel Reedsville Donald O'Neal Athens Tammy Coey Glouster James Martin Walter Ruth Delmar Buffington Joseph Dunfee Donna Haynes Abraham Clearfield Emmett J. Needham Charleston W. Va

Moose Plans District Meet

Athens lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose will host a District 14 meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. District vice president Alva Johnson announced. A dinner follows in the Riverside Drive lodge hall. District 14 includes lodges from Athens Glasgow, Logan, and Marietta.

Athens Lodge

Area Man Fined After Firing Rifle in Backyard

Robert Cunningham of Ath ens Route 5 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to firing a rifle in his backyard in Black burn Hill within city limits. Neighbors said he shot a neighbor's chicken. Cunningham was fined $10 plus costs. Election of a board member for Ath ens Aerie 529 Fraternal Order of Eagles is set for Wednesday evening.

Robert Cunningham Athens Route 5 Blackburn Hill Mabel Swartz Cunningham Board of Trustees Athens Aerie Order of Eagles

Mercury Hits 98 on Thursday in Athens Heat Wave

The thermometer rose to a new summer high of 98, surpassing 97 set the day before. U S Observer C L Colmer reports a ninth straight day above 90 with a 9 am reading of 80 and an early low of 69, forecasting continued heat in Athens.

U. S C. L. Colmer Athens Colmer

New Motel Planned on W Union St Site

Groundwork for a modernistic motel with 20 to 50 units is set to start within 30 days on the west side of W Union St between 410 and 510. George Wiseman will begin excavation, Ireland National Corp. will construct the fully assembled Louisville built structure, with costs around 85 000 for a 20 unit design. Other North Gate Corp. members cited include Bruce Boyd William Rowland and George Sheeter.

W. Union St William R. Boyd North Gate Corp George Wiseman Ireland National Corp Louisville Boyd Bruce Boyd William Rowland George Sheeter Sportsman Grill American Legion Elks Millview Inn

Glouster Burglaries Target Ice Plant and Local Stores

Burglars hit the Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co. and William Lumber Co. with losses including cash, tools, and a large amount of cigarettes wine and beer. Sheriff and local police investigate. entry appeared non forcible via a front door and a rear door hinge was removed.

Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co William Lumber Co Glouster Sheriff’s Department Thomas Williams

Two Franklin County Boys Hurt In Crash

Two Franklin County youths were injured in a late night traffic accident at the Route 216 and 685 junction north east of Buchtel. James Paul Gilmer aged 16 of Worthington was driving north on 216 when he entered 685 at the y and rolled over after attempting a swerve. Charles E. Lanning aged 18 of Glasgow Route 3 could not stop in time to avoid the collision after striking the vehicle on its side. Gilmer was cited into Franklin County juvenile court.

Franklin County Buchtel State Highway Patrol James Paul Gilmer Worthington Charles E. Lanning Glouster Route 3 Gilmer Robert L. Stafford Columbus

New England Church Homecoming Planned

The annual New England Presbyterian Church home coming will be held Sunday at the church. A unified service will be conducted at 10 a.m. by Larry Bergstresser, student minister, with a picnic lunch at noon. The afternoon program will start at 1 30 p.m.

New England Presbyterian Church Larry Bergstresser

Driver Fined After City Traffic Crash

James Darnell Sr. 37 of Athens Route 2 pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident on Second Street July 21. He was fined 75 dollars plus costs and received a 30 day license suspension. The charge was filed by Mrs M L Kimney. CHAUNCEY The MC Club sponsors a bazaar at the fire station Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Baker goods and handmade gifts offered.

James Darnell Sr Athens Second St Darnell M. L. Kimmey Chauncey MC Club

Chauncey Dover Little League Trip To Columbus

The Chauncey-Dover Little League plans a Saturday trip to Columbus to watch Jets vs Rochester and visit the Columbus Zoo. All participants are invited. only players enter the game and zoo free. Nonplayers pay own travel meals and costs. uniformed little leaguers should wear uniforms. Departure is 7 a.m. return 8 to 8:30 p.m. Parents handle transport for players.

Little League Baseball Group Columbus Columbus Jets Chauncey-Dover Little League Jets Rochester Columbus Zoo

Court Cases Briefs Include Fines for Local Offenders

Glenn K. Nickelson of The Plains, 45, cited by police with $25 and costs. George Kempton of Millfield, intoxication, 30 days in jail, plus $25 and costs. Carl Bobo of Shade, 42, in toxication, police, $25 and costs.

Glenn K. Nickelson the Plains George Kempton Millfield Carl Bobo Shade

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ray Riggs, Inc Lincoln-Mercury Ford Motor Co Paul K. Power Ray Riggs Paul Quellette Chauncey-Dover Lions Martin Martin Restaurant Middleport Margaret L. Vore Orley Vore, Jr Evelyn Powell Alvin Powell Michael Molchan Jean L. Molchan Barbara Jean McWilliams Noble Edward McWilliams Jean Weston Sandra McLain Kenneth McLain Lavaway Lakeview Manor Apts Messenger Anory Tishman Realty L. C. Baker Complexe Corp Siteing Materials Co High St Eater Messenger Messenger News Jamboree Fairborn, C Sheltering Arms Hospital Moose Plans Eagles Mercury Richland Methodist Warren and Pomeroy Rds Robert Mathewson van Horn Construction Co London Meeiger New England Gary Crow Mineral Waterloo School Cecil Crow Gary Red Cross Zoo Harold Starkey E. M. Conant Realty Bill Bescoe W. Fairgrounds
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