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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1966

Page

2

Rutland Man Dies After Crash West Of Albany

Oliver E. Malone, 39, of Rutland Route 1, died at the scene after a two vehicle crash on Route 50 near the Athens Vinton County line at 2 15 am Sunday. He was eastbound in a 1959 station wagon that collided with a tractor trailer driven by Dwight Marvin Cousert of Francisco Indiana who sustained arm injuries. Malone is survived by his wife Gloria five daughters and several relatives. Friends may call Tuesday at Martin Funeral Home with funeral Wednesday at 2 pm. Burial at Miles Cemetery.

Rutland Area Athens- Vinton County State Highway Patrol Oliver E. Malone Rutland Vinton County Malone Dwight Marvin Cousert Francisco Ind Sheltering Arms Hospital Bethel Church Gloria Patricia Carol Roassie Peggy Irene Bessie Malone Nelsonville Edwin Malone Albany Irene Murray Eileen Jarvis Columbus Jane Ann Bloom Michigan James Straud Don Martin Funeral Chester Lemley Miles Cemetery

Three Hurt In Weekend Crashes Patrol Reports

Three people were cited and two injured in weekend accidents investigated by the State Highway Patrol. Don Franklin Pinkerton 26 of Glouster suffered a bloody nose and bruises after losing control on Route 50A east of Route 33 striking a bridge marker then an electric pole. Earl Harvey Seel 49 of Athens Route 4 sustained lacertations after veering into gravel on County Rd 11 west of Route 681 and into an embankment. Raymond Kenneth Hudnall 17 of Athens Route 5 was cited for passing at an intersection after a two car collision on Route 33 west of Logan. Clinton Clark Courtney 71 of Athens Route 2 was cited for conditional speed after his auto struck four barricade drums in a construction zone on Route 353 north of Route 682.

Don Franklin Pinkerton Glouster Earl Harvey Seel Athens County Rd Raymond Kenneth Hudnall Logan Hocking County Clinton Clark Courtney

Sheltering Arms Hospital fund campaign hits local injuries

Workers for the Sheltering Arms Hospital fund campaign report they were right about needing the hospital. Major gifts solicitor Howard Stout fractured his left leg, secretary-receptionist Mrs Edelmann called on the hospital when her daughter cut her arm, and Fritz Wheaton visited for ankle sprain treatment.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Building Fund Howard Stout Major Gifts John Edelmann Fritz Wheaton Individual Gifts

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Admitted Dwight Consert Francisco Ind Harry Cokenougher Athens John Phillips Nelsonville Joh Reiter McArthur Tom Smith Athens Route 1 Richard Foster Athens Coy McKibben Zaleski Dismissed Mrs Larry Jenkins Athens Mrs Terry Woodyard Albany Mrs Clyde Featherston Athens Henry Kerr Athens Route 3 Gerald Forbes Athens Route 2 Deboraha Houser Athens Howard Stout Athens Mrs Georgia James Athens Mrs Martha Gabriel Albany Firemen called to W State St near Court Saturday night for overheated radiator no fire or damage

Dwight Consert Francisco Ind Harry Cokenougher Athens John Phillips Nelsonville Joh Reiter McArthur Tom Smith Richard Foster Coy McKibben Zaleski Larry Jenkins Terry Woodyard Albany Clyde Featherston Henry Kerr Gerald Forbes Deboraha Houser Howard Stout Georgia James Martha Gabriel W. State St Court

Democratic district caravan schedules August campaigning stops

A Democratic state caravan touring the 6th and 10th Congressional Districts arrives in Logan on August 3 for a noon luncheon and 2 p.m. rally, then stages events in Wellston, Ironton, Gallipolis, Marietta, Pomeroy, McConnelsville, New Lexington and other counties through August 4. County chairmen are listed from Hocking, Gallia, Meigs, Athens, Morgan and Perry.

Athens John Law Frazier Reams, Jr William Lavelle Logan Federal Savings and Loan Bldg McArthur Wellston Ironton Gallipolis Blue Fountain Crow Steak House Pomeroy Athens County Fair Grounds Marietta American Legion Hall McConnelsville New Lexington John Ayers Hocking Woodrow Jeffers Vinton Frank Ruff Gallia Ernest Wingett Meigs Harry Crewson Marion Alcock Morgan Donald O’farrell Perry

Traffic Court Fines For Numerous Speed and Safety Violations

A list from Area Traffic Courts and Municipal Court records shows offenders from Athens Springfield Baltimore Marietta Nelsonville Sharpsburg The Plains Glouster Torch Logan and other locations. Violations include speeding left of center failure to stop and driving with revoked license with fines ranging from 5 to 45 dollars plus costs.

Robert Richard Dickenson Pomeroy Rd Athens Clara Ruth Gregory Springfield Barry Wayne Blackstone Baltimore Crandle Dwayne Treadway Marietta Charles Harris Nelsonville Robert Harry Hawk Stewart Edward Russell Weekley Sharpsburg Ronald Barber Middlesex N. J John Michael Sanders Robert L. Harper Point Sharon Lee Poston the Plains Hoyt Samuel Williams Glouster Richard Harold Torch Robert Edward Behm Logan Donald Lewis Neff Charles Hubert Thompson Shawnee

Marriage Licenses Listed for Nine Couples in Athens District

The Athens area issued marriage licenses to nine couples. Named individuals include James Bobo and Bonnie Lee both 21 from Athens. William McCoy Jr 19 of Glouster with Beverly Conway 18 of Glouster. Jimmie R. Brammer 23 Columbus with Norma J. Six of Glouster. Edward LeMaster 19 Guysville with Bonnie Markins 18 of Athens. William J. Farmer 22 Athens with Druscilla A. Dickerson 21 New Marshfield. Rexford Storer 21 Athens with Lynda Schoonover 19 Chauncey. John David Jackson 21 The Plains with Linda Lou Cunningham Athens. Dawson Meeks 67 Athens retired with Bernice Swartz 55 Shade. and Robert D. Potts 23 Columbus with Joyce Ann Wright 18 Glouster.

James Bobo Athens Power House Bonnie Lee William McCoy, Jr Glouster Navy Beverly Conway Jimmie R. Brammer Columbus Norma J. Six Edward LeMaster Guysville Bonnie Markins Beautician William J. Farmer Druscilla A. Dickerson New Marshfield Rexford Storer Lynda Schoonover Chauncey

County seeks regional planning to unlock federal water aid

Athens County officials report federal water funding is stalled until a regional planning commission is established. Officials cite lack of action by village mayors and the county planning commission as delaying FHA grants and a $20 000 countywide water and sewer plan. The Aug 9 meeting will elect new officers.

Regional Planning Commission Athens County County Commission James Edwards George Mara Hollister the Plains Margaret Creek Conservancy District Goff Dunfee Athens Planning Commission FHA Func Edwards County Planning Commission

Police Cite Driver After Auto Crash

A motorist injured in a Saturday crash received a citation. Max Dean Turrill, 39, Befpre, drove north on Lakeview across Mill St and hit an electric pole. He faced a driving while intoxicated charge, pled innocent, and is held on 300 bond. James J. Armbruster, 35, of 101 S May Ave, was charged with failing to yield after a collision on College St near the Speech Building.

Max Dean Turrill Befpre Lakeview Mill St Turrill James J. Armbruster S. May Ave College St

Algerian Journalism Students Arrive for Ohio University Workshop

Seven Algerian students from Algiers University, selected by exam, arrive in Athens to join a month long journalism and English program at Ohio University. The group is sponsored by the U S State Department and taught by Dr. Leslie Sargent, Dr. John Spaulding, and Robert T. Roe.

Athens Ohio University Algiers University School of Journalism U. S. State Department Government Affairs Institute Leslie Sargent John Spaulding Robert T. Roe

Bond Forfeited In West Virginia DWI Case

A $300 bond posted by Amsy Hodge of St. Albans was forfeited in County Court after he was cited by the State Highway Patrol for driving while intoxicated. A court official said extradition is not possible since the charge involved only a misdemeanor.

Amsy Hodge St. Albans W. Va Hodge State Highway Patrol

Non-Support Charge Dismissed In Court

A non support charge against James R Young aged 82 Hudson Avenue is dismissed by Common Pleas Court for good cause at the complainant witness Donna Youngs request. Young had been bound to the grand jury by Municipal Court and pleaded in nocent to the charge in that court. She is to pay court costs of 24.50 dollars.

James R. Young Hudson Ave Common Pleas Court For Good Cause Donna Young Young

Fire Alarm Flasher Ignored by Columbus Rd Motorists

Fire Chief Charles Dalton said motorists have not observed the new flashing fire alarm signal on Columbus Road. The 30 second red light hangs over inbound traffic near the fire department station to clear alarms, while outbound traffic halts at Second Street. drivers ignore or miss the word stop.

Columbus Rd Charles Dalton Fire Department

Chemical Engineering Gets Equipment Grant

Western Electric of Chicago awarded Ohio University chemical engineering $975 for analog computer input and output equipment. Purchase and installation will be directed by Dr. Richard S. Mayer, professor of chemical engineering. The grant was made through the companys college relations department.

Western Electric Co. of Chicago Ohio University Chemical Engineering Department Richard S. Mayer

Servicemen Update From Athens Bainbridge and Beyond

Charles H Summers has completed basic training at Great Lakes and attends a communications technician school in Bainbridge with wife Barbara Smith residing in Port Deposit Maryland. Elmer E Noland sails toward the Mediterranean aboard USS Independence. Charles B Allman leaves Charleston for Holy Loch Scotland aboard USS Simon Lake.

Charles H. Summers James H. Summers Warren Rd Athens Great Lakes Training Center Ill Bainbridge Barbara Smith Port Deposit Charles 8. Allman Seaman USN John D. Allman Albany Charleston S. C Holy Loch Scotland Navy Simon Lake

Court Cases in County Court Dismissals and Fines

Tim Whitman of Nelsonville two York Two constable faced a disturbing the peace charge lodged by Mary Glenn but was dismissed for lack of evidence. Bernard Triplett of Route 50A sheriff received a ten dollar fine plus costs on a disturbing the peace charge filed by Beatrice Mc Daniel.

Tim Whitman Nelsonville York Two Mary Glenn Bernard Triplett Route 50A Beatrice McDaniel

Meeting date changed for Canaan Two trustees

The Canaan Two trustees will now meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, instead of Aug 6. The change shifts the schedule to late July, aligning with a weekend session.

Canaan

Three Taken To Hospital After Bicycle and Illness

Three people were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the city emergency squad. Maria Tatalos, nine, complained of back pain after a bicycle accident at 3 49 p m Saturday at her home. Jenny Bobo, 70, of 38 N Shafer Street, received oxygen en route after an asthma attack on W State Street at 7 02 p m Sunday. Georgia James, 59, of Columbia Avenue, was ill at 12 28 p m Saturday.

Sheltering Arms Hospital City Fire Department Maria Tatalos Steve Tatalos Frum Jenny Bobo N. Shafer St W. State St Georgia James Columbia Ave

Weather Update Athens Monday Warm and Humid

U S Observer C L Colmer reports Monday morning temps at 80 degrees after a 65 degree low. Weekend highs reached 74 Saturday and 79 Sunday with rainfall totaling .14 inch.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rutland Man W. State Jennie We Key Insurance Agency W. Union ST Allan J. Cain Geo. W. Cain Air Force Lackland Afb Tex George Wright Ames- Bern Rapp Palmer Street Athens, Ohio Cecil C. Helena Bernie D. Johnson Indicantown Gap Military Reservation Penn Helena Pleasant John David Jackson Carpenter Linda Lou Cunningham Dawson Meeks Bernice Swartz Shade Robert D. Potts Joyce Ann Wright Donald K. Barstow Jessie W. Ley, Inc Earl F. Mathews, Inc. and C. M Gill & Co Dwight H. Rutherford Reed & Baur, Inc Joseph Seiple Ohio Oakley Ins the Saltz Ins Martin Agronsky CBS News Memorial Auditorium United States Chemical Engineering Cecil Robinson Eliza Jane Robinson Mildred Ackley Clarence Ackley Elmer E. Noland Fred H. Noland Amesville Mediterranean Sea Independence County Court Smith George Haney Dan Simons Kent Craver W. Washington St Pomeroy, Nelsonville
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