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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1967

Page

2

Three Persons Injured In Two Area Accidents

Three people were hurt in two area crashes investigated overnight by the Athens post of the Highway Patrol. Donald W. Williams, 35, of Pomeroy, was treated at Holzer Hospital for facial fractures and other injuries after a Route 50 crash two miles west of Route 7 at 12 30 a.m. He reportedly tried to avoid an unidentified car, went off the highway, through a guardrail and over an embankment. the other auto did not stop. On Route 78 near Glouster, two youths, Jack O. Caine, 19, and James R. Shafer, 16, suffered minor bumps after Caine lost control and hit an embankment. Caine was charged with conditional speed. A Route 180 crash near Route 33 in Hocking County involved Raymond Shott, 71, of Columbus, and Janet McNichols, 27, of Laurelville. Shott was charged with failing to yield the right of way. Mrs. Helen Swanson, 56, of Columbus, was charged with failing to stop within an assured clear distance after her car struck the rear of Cecil R. Antes, 67, of Laurelville, on Route 33 south of the Hocking Fairfield County line.

Athens Highway Patrol Donald W. Williams Pomeroy Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Williams Wile Route 78 Glouster Jack O. Caine James R. Shafer Cain Route Hocking County Raymond Shott Columbus Janet McNichols Laurelville Shott Helen Swanson Hocking Fairfield County Cecil R. Antes

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Donald Skinner of Athens welcome a son and Mr and Mrs Ronald Smith of Albany welcome a son. Admitted at the Athens hospital include Thomas E Pagel Hollie Thomas Kenneth Thomas Kathryn Mosier Michael Allen Ruth Nicholas Floria Kavlish Edna Lasch Sherry Conley Robert Via Mrs Raymond Duckler T R Hamilton and Gail Chapman. Teen dances sponsored by the city recreation department run through next Monday culminating with a dance at Athens High School cafeteria featuring the Vigilantes from Mount Sterling. Admission 35 cents.

Donald Skinner Athens Ronald Smith Albany Thomas E. Pagel Hollie Thomas Kenneth Thomas Kathryn Mosier Michael Allen Hazel Boudinot Glouster Edna Lasch Sherry Conley Robert Via Raymond Duckler Ruth Nicholas Floria Kavlish T. R. Hamilton Gail Chapman City Recreation Department Athens High School Vigilantes Mount Sterling

Frisch's Big Boy to Double Seating in Remodel

Frisch's Big Boy at 21 W Union St undergoes a six week remodeling adding an east side wing to seat 135. Interior rework includes new fixtures carpet and air conditioning. Architect Laverne Lausche contractor Robert Martin and Weber Co Cincinnati handle design. Louis Anon says despite expansion demand remains high.

Frisch W. Union St Louis Anon Frisch’s Athens Laverne Lausche Robert Martin Weber Co Cincinnati Anon Howard Johnson

Second Land Appropriation Suit Filed Against Bean Lands

A second condemnation suit was filed in Common Pleas Court by the Margaret's Creek Conservancy District against Lawrence W. and Marjorie Bean for 16.05 acres on the watershed Site Two. The district seeks forced sale to begin a water impoundment project. appraisers valued the land at $9,900, while the Beans claim $24,500. A jury will determine the payment.

Common Pleas Court Margaret’s Creek Lee

Sheriff Files Bigamy Count

Andrew Jackson Hill 45 of Law son Trailer Court Route 50W pleaded innocent in County Court to bigamy. Bond set at 500 with grand jury bound over. Hill married Ella Rae Ball Hill in June and also wed Goldie Virgene Hill in Zanesville, prompting the sheriff’s investigation.

Andrew Jackson Hill Lawson Trailer Court Route 50W Harold Shields Hill Ella Rae Ball Hill Parkersburg W. Va Zanesville Goldie Virgene Hill Athens

Ohio University professor to lead Vietnam education project

Dr. James Davis Steele, project coordinator at Ohio University, is assigned a two year role as general education advisor for the Ohio Project in Vietnam starting August 1. He will help develop ten new comprehensive secondary schools as part of U S aid programs linked with Hue Saigon and Can Tho universities. Mrs Steele and the couple’s children will accompany him to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, the dependents’ safe haven.

Vietnam James Steele Ohio University Center For International Programs Thomas S. Smith Steele U. S. Agency For International Development Ohio Hue Saigon Can Tho Jane Jeffrey Far East Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Berkley Meno Lowenstein Charles G. O’bleness Lowenstein Ohio U

Year of the University at Ohio U Eyes Reform

Inquiry into Ohio University prompts a drive to redefine the campus. Professor Lowenstein chairs a 14 member panel to survey the entire student experience, proposing 22 improvements and a three quarter discussion to culminate in a weekend defining the university.

Lowenstein Ohio U Hoover Commission Ohio University

Anti-Poverty Official To Visit Athens

Theodore M. Berry, head of the Community Action Program in the U S Office of Economic Opportunity, will visit Athens Saturday for an 8 a.m. breakfast at Ohio University South Green Cafeteria. He plans talks in Chicago Youngstown Oklahoma City and Detroit, urging a focus on rural poverty amid criticism of urban spending. The Southeastern Ohio Alliance of Community Action comprises sixteen agencies across 27 Appalachian Ohio counties.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Alliance For Community Action Theodore M. Berry U. S. Office of Economic Opportunity Chicago Youngstown Oklahoma City Detroit Ohio University South Green Berry Cincinnati Southeastern Ohio

Municipal Court Records and Weather Summary

Rasmond Corman and Raymond Cole listed for intoxication with fines of 25 dollars and costs. Flora Copeland hospitalized after medicine reaction at McBee Plant No 1. W F Cline files suit in Common Pleas for 3651.74 from C and G Construction. Clovis Chesser is firm president. Forecase: below normal weekend, highs 80s south, 50s-60s north, warming by Wednesday, isolated showers likely Friday through weekend.

Rasmond H. Corman Athens Raymond Cole Coolville Flora Copeland Mound St Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department McBee Plant No. 1 W. F. Cline McArthur Common Pleas Court C and G Construction Co Albany Clovis Chesser

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Jon Webb W. Union Street Dr. Steele James Davis Steele Ohio Project Putnam Howe Belpre DIAL Ments Lovenstein University College Honors College Institute Honors College Thomas Smith Nelsonville Coats Luckoff Orion
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