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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1968

Page

2

Three Mishaps Reported By State Highway Patrol

State Highway Patrol reported three accidents Tuesday in Athens County and surrounding areas. Charles E. Wallace 21 The Plains swerved left of center on Route 682 near Route 33 and caused a collision with Flora E. Fortney Athens Route 2 with no injuries. Wallace cited for left of center. Two minor crashes occurred on Route 33 south of Route 180 damaging vehicle mirrors as Paul J. Vance 33 Canal Winchester and Jeffrey T. Snider 17 Logan Star Route passed. A third incident on County Road 3 near Route 555 at 12 45 p m involved Arlice Cunningham 37 Columbus whose car was struck by a stone from a passing vehicle breaking the windshield.

Athens County Charles E. Wallace the Plains Flora E. Fortney Athens Wallace Paul Joseph Vance Canal Winchester Jeffrey T. Snider Logan Star Arlice Delonzo Cunningham Columbus

Shade Man Injured In Auto Crash In Shade Area

Dean Elwood Browning, 28, of Shade Route 1, was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital with broken ribs and multiple injuries after a one car crash on County Road 24 near County Road 90 when he fell asleep at the wheel. Passenger Earl Everett Williams, also of Shade Route 1, had neck pain but no treatment.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Robert Allen Dean Elwood Browning Earl Everett Williams Shade Route 1

Scooter Hit Injures Rider in Athens Traffic Incident

A Tuesday evening crash in Athens left Marsha Brown 15 with skinned knees after the scooter swerved to avoid a turning car. Dwight H. Brown 45, of 5 Belleana Place, drove the scooter and received no injuries. Barbara J. Phillips 21, Athens Route 4, was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

Athens Marsha Brown Dwight H. Brown Belleana Place Brown Stimson Avenue Campbell Street Barbara J. Phillips

Two Drivers Face DUI Charges In Municipal Court

New Marshfield man Ross Herbert Phillips 57 pleaded innocent to a drunken driving charge with bond set at 300 dollars and a hearing date will be scheduled. Guysville resident Harley Bobo Jr. 22 pleaded guilty to the same charge and was fined 200 dollars plus costs.

New Marshfield Guysville Ross Herbert Phillips Harley Bobo Jr Guysville Route 1

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Malicious Destruction Charge

Roger Franklin Gilkey of Athens Route 2 faced charges of malicious destruction of property and conduct against the peace and dignity of the state of Ohio in Municipal Court. He posted a $58 bond and must return Friday for a hearing after his mother Myrtle Gilkey reported a broken door glass from a slammed door.

Roger Franklin Gilkey State of Ohio Gilkey Athens Myrtle

Orientation for Athens County teachers scheduled

An orientation session on August 29 for new teachers in the Athens County school system will cover professional organizations, hospitalization and credit union programs, and teaching aides. Suggestions may be directed to Supervisors or board representatives including Robert L. Weinfurther and listed district staff.

Athens County Athens County Teachers Executive Board Robert L. Weinfurther Edwin C. Leatherwood Lucy Harvey Lucille Grubbs Trimble Hilah Williams Albany Reba Marshall Ames-Bern Lillian Pence Shade Vivian Munn Frances Grogan Federal Hocking

Poultry Executive Attends Cincinnati Franchise Convention

Marvin Glasgo of Modern Poultry attended the H N 14th Annual Franchise Convention at the Netherlands Hilton Hotel in Cincinnati and also joined the American Poultry Congress at the Convention and Exposition Center inside the same hotel.

Marvin Glasgo Wonder Hills Dr Modern Poultry Cincinnati Glasgo American Poultry Congress

Athens Guard Unit Called To Duty

About 90 officers and men of the Athens unit left for active duty with the Ohio National Guard after 3 a.m. orders, to assemble at the Athens Armory and depart in 12 vehicles for battalion headquarters at Cambridge and possible duty in Cleveland or Akron. The unit is part of Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 174th Field Artillery, with battalion headquarters at Cambridge and detachments in several towns.

Athens Ohio National Guard National Guard Cambridge Cleveland Akron Edward Robe 174Th Artillery Logan New Lexington Zanesville Steubenville Marietta Caldwell John Leonhart Ft. Riley Kans Einan Plummer Ohio University Camp Perry

Trimble Man Involved In Route 78 Crash

Gerald Eblin, 30, of Trimble, was injured when his car ran into a ditch on Route 78 near St. Philip Neri Church in Murray City. He was treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital and University Hospital in Columbus for fractures to both arms and legs. Marshal Robert Cook said he appeared to fall asleep before the crash. A Federation of Republican Women reorganizational meeting is set for Thursday at the Buckeye Cafeteria at 2 p.m. Chairman is Mrs. Margaret Wakefield.

Murray City Mur Ray City Gerald Eblin University Hospital Columbus Mount St. Mary Hospital Robert Cook Eblin St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Federation of Republican Women Buckeye Margaret Wakefield

West Virginia Firm Low Bidder On Coolville Marina Job

OK Construction Co. of South Charleston tops bidders with 136 903 30 for marina and recreation facilities on the east bank of the Hocking River. Other bids: State Construction 175 994 40 Allen Stone 179 848 77 Wilson Construction 213 107 95. Project to start within 10 days and finish in 150 days for 1969 boating season near Route 507 bridge.

Coolville Hocking River OK Construction Co South Charleston W. Va State Construction, Inc Huntington Allen Stone Co Chesterhill Wilson Con Hocking

Births and Admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Raymond Harless of Langsville Route 1 welcomed a boy and Mr and Mrs Garry Kittle of Athens Route 2 welcomed a girl. Admitted at Sheltering Arms are William Jolley Linda Holland Ralph Dunfee Dean Browning James Darnell William Wade Dalton Mrs John Hewitt all of Athens plus Mrs William Mitchell Albany Route 1 Mark Bobo Athens Route 5 Gary Lemay Timothy Keirns Freddy Baughman Larry Baughman Robert Hall Rowland Congdon Mary Peters Fred Beckler.

Raymond Harless Langsville Garry Kittle Athens William Jolley Linda Holland Ralph Dunfee Dean Browning Shade James Darnell William Wade Dalton John Hewitt William Mitchell Albany Mark Bobo Gary Lemay Timothy Keirns Freddy Baughman Larry Baughman Robert Hall Rowland Congdon Mary Peters Fred Beckler

FASTEETH Denture Adhesive Claim in Advert

Advertisement urges denture wearers to use FASTEETH to keep plates firm and comfortable. Claims alkaline formula prevents sour taste and odor while aiding fit. Recommends purchasing at drug counters and visiting a dentist regularly.

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