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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1966

Page

2

McBee Pledges 125000 To Sheltering Arms Hospital Fund

The McBee Systems Division of Litton Industries pledged 125000 to the Sheltering Arms Hospital building fund campaign. James E Widman and H C Musser announced the gift at a major gifts meeting as part of pushing toward the 1 million dollar mark. The donation is valued as a major industrial contribution to Athens Ohio’s hospital effort.

McBee Sheltering Arms Hospital Fund Sheltering Arms Hospital Building Fund McBee Systems Litton Industries James E. Widman Otis Simpson Athens H. C Musser Ohio Dwight Rutherford Major Gifts Widman Sais Rutherford Board of Hos Hospital Building Fund West Union St Charles G. O’bleness Hill-Burton

Tri County CAP Hears IRD Officials Maps Program

Tri County CAP discussed drought of poverty and outlined a 1966 67 plan including dental treatment education for 625 youths ages 6 to 10 in Hocking Perry Athens counties. IRD officials pledged continued aid and data evaluation while CAP lined up staff for administration and conduct.

Samuel Sharp Institute For Regional Development Tri - County Sportsman Grill CAP Sharp Dole Ohio Mason Morfit IRD Morrill Athens Hocking Perry Martin Sharrett Tri-County Cap Athens County Sharrett Logan New Lexington Sharret State Employment Service William Dunlap Nyc Tri-County

Wandering steer causes city chase in Athens

Two Athens police officers tried to corral a 600 pound white faced steer wandering Tuesday morning. Sightings included a lot near Jaynes Furniture and the Ohio University Airport before the animal was driven onto a hill behind the Children’s Home. The steer belonged to Dr. W. W. Patton and escaped Monday night.

Athens Jaynes Furniture E. State St Ohio University J. B. Grogan Ted Hutchinson Strathmore Utah Jacobs W. W. Patton Peach Ridge Rd

County Hears Athens High Site Drainage Issue

County commissioners viewed the drainage problem at the Athens High School site near The Plains at the request of adjoining property owner. They stated they have no authority. The board also hired Phyllis Morrow as a county welfare caseworker at a state-set salary of 360 dollars per month.

New Athens Plains Phyllis Morrow

Wildlife staff complete first aid course

Twenty seven Ohio Division of Wildlife personnel, guided by district supervisor Everett Ridge, finished a first aid training. Instructors included Miss Charlotte LaTournette, Ohio University associate professor and Athens Red Cross safety service chair, and Clarence McKinstry of Columbia Gas Co.

Ohio Division of Wildlife Personnel Everett Ridge Charlotte LaTournette Ohio University Athens County Red Cross Safety Service Clarence McKinstry Columbia Gas Co

Ohio University Press names Ian MacKenzie director

Ian MacKenzie formerly managing director at St Martin's Press in New York is named director of Ohio University Press by President Vernon Alden. He succeeds the late Cecil Hemley and brings 14 years at St Martin's plus time at Macmillan and Company in London.

Ian MacKenzie St. Martin’s Press New York Ohio University Press Vernon R. Alden MacMillan and Company Ltd London MacKenzie University of Liverpool University of Edinburgh United States Edinburgh

358 Enrolled In Second Recreation Swim Program

A total of 358 children and adults are enrolled in the second six weeks of the city recreation swimming program starting this week. The overall enrollment reaches 739 across both sessions, with 381 in the first six weeks. Sixty five adults signed up for both sessions and Kiwanis Club sold nearly 1000 swimming patches awarded at session end.

Kiwanis Club

County School Offices Move to Campbell Building

The Athens County school board and superintendent moved Tuesday to the Campbell Building on Court and State Streets. School supervisors relocate to the third floor and will share offices with the superintendent. Prosecuting attorney and staff will move into vacated space in the courthouse on Wednesday.

Athens County School Board Campbell Court and State Streets Campbell Bldg

Ohio University Professor Attends Nuclear Protection Institute

James I. Clark, architecture professor at Ohio University, attends a six week design for nuclear protection course with computer aid at the University of Colorado in Boulder. The program ends August 12 and grants certification by the Office of Civil Defense as a qualified instructor of fallout shelter analysis.

Boulder, Colo James I. Clark Ohio University University of Colorado Office of Civil Defense

Court Case Dismissed for Insufficient Evidence

Enid E. Blauser 37 of Cutler Route 1 faced a patrol stop sign violation charge in municipal court. The case was dismissed for insufficient evidence.

Enid E. Blauser Cutler Route 1

Heatwave Persists as Athens Sees Sticky Morning

The Athens area endures hot humid conditions with a morning low of 65 and a 9 am reading of 80. Monday reached a high of 93 as heat continued to grip the region.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Auto Fire On Albany Route 2 No Damage Reported

A fire in an auto owned by Emory Stover on Albany Route 2 was started by a backfire through the carburetor. Firemen answered the alarm on Richland Ave at 7 43 p m Monday and said there was no damage to the car.

Emory Stover Albany Richland Ave

Court rules Hocking Valley Bank can collect on promissory note

Common Pleas Court orders Hocking Valley Bank to recover 1621 dollars from Mark Leroy Douglas Nancy L Douglas and Pearl W Douglas on a promissory note. The judgment identifies 441 Richland Ave as the residence of the defendants.

Common Pleas Court Hocking Valley Bank Mark Leroy Douglas Nancy L. Douglas Pearl W. Douglas Richland Ave

Viet Nam error admission seen as possible without prestige loss

CBS correspondent Martin Agronsky warned in a Memorial Auditorium address that admitting error by the United States could be acceptable. He argued policy should change if unworkable, urging restraint from all out force and emphasizing reason, tolerance, and realist attitudes in world affairs.

Viet Nam CBS News Martin Agronsky Memorial Auditorium U. S Agronsky Lyndon Johnson

OU Receives 21382 In State Interest Payment

Ohio University receives 21382.66 as part of a 184864.74 semi annual state interest payment on irreducible debt. State Auditor Roger Cloud notes 6 percent rate and six month period ending June 30 1966 with Ohio State University Miami University also receiving funds.

Ohio University Roger Cloud Cloud Ohio State University Miami University

Theft Counts Filed Against OU Student

A 21 year old Ohio University student from Akron pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to stealing golf clubs and an English textbook from a car on Mound Street valued at 260 dollars. He was bonded 2000 dollars and bound to the grand jury. The theft also included a 1961 car. The arrest followed the sale of the book to a local store. The car was found in the Lakeview area.

Charles Edwin Gross Ohio University Akron Gross Athens N. Congress St Mound St Richard D. Blosser James Feardlay Congress St Fred James Lakeview

Woman Roughly Struck, Injured On City Street

Mrs. Roberta Garrett aged 55 of 202 West Washington Street was bumped by a boy and knocked to the pavement at 15 South Court Street. She suffered a laceration to the back of her head and received first aid from the city fire department emergency squad before being taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. The incident occurred at 2 10 p.m. Monday.

Roberta Garrett Washington St City Fire Department Sheltering Arms Hospital S. Court St

Divorce Petitions Include Child Custody Demands

Donna Jean Young sues Michael Young alleging non support and gross neglect and seeks custody and support for their child. Gail Burns files against Albert Burns alleging wilful absence and gross neglect and requests custody of the child.

Donna Jean Young Michael Young Gail Burns Albert Burns

Unclear Names List From Ohio Area Addresses

A jumble of names and addresses appears linked to Athens and surrounding routes. Individuals include Mrs Lewis Smith Mrs Robert Whit Mrs Roberta Garrett and others across Athens New Marshfield Parkersburg Junction City Albany McArthur with multiple route numbers.

Lewis Smith Athens Robert Whitlatch Roberta Garrett Frank Hutchinson New Marshfield Darrel Ziggafoos George Martin Carl Coe Gayle Clark Parkersburg Loyd Steele Junction City Irah Martin Albany John Reiter McArthur John Epple

Coolville Pupils Visit Marietta Museums on Field Trip

Coolville Title I summer program pupils went to Marietta for an educational trip visiting the Campus Martius Museum and the W. P. Snyder river boat. The group viewed a film about the Ohio Land Co. settlement efforts and were guided by teachers Gladyce Aiken Phyllis Chaney Victoria Frank erhoff Daniel Hall Ruth Pierce with aide Aleece Meador and director Charles Taylor.

Coolville Marietta Campus Martius Museum W. P. Snyder Ohio Land Co Gladyce Aiken Phyllis Chaney Victoria Frankerhoff Daniel Hall

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Beasley Wandering Steer Klades ¢ Aly Police Automobile Insurance Company Tom Hendershot Columbus Road Athens, Ohio State Farm Mutual Secas Eren Minors Earl F. Mathews, Inc. Insurance Earl F. Mathews Co. M. Gill Security Bank Bldg Earl A. Hooper D. M. Goddard New Yorker Ils Directs OU Press Shetland Islands Volunteer Reserve Royal Navy Robert Baird Jim Blythe Ed Charle Robert Daniel Ron Graham Karen Kahn Peggy Kappes Nancy Mason Shawn McCarthy Gary Nelson David Sager Judy Spalding Jan Stephenson Chris Stubbs Ann Swardson Mike Wilkinson Jo Woods Economy Savings and Loan Company N. Court St Pomeroy Nelsonville Sen William Fulbright The Ohio State Ohio U Miami Northwest Territory Congress Hayden, Stone Cline Bldg NEW York Stock Exchange D. H Jonesy) Sams William Ross Midwest Stock Exchange Richard M. Phillips Culliganwate Conditioning, Inc Stimson Ave
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