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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1969

Page

2

Attorney seekspermission to appeal weapons case in Ohio

William Lavelle represents Wayne Allen Davis of Cleveland in seeking fourth district court of appeals permission to file an appeal after municipal court conviction for a concealed weapons charge. He argues state law allows an extension due to missing records and lack of court reporter. Davis remains free during the appeal process.

Fourth District Court of Appeals Athens County William Lavelle Wayne Allen Davis Cleveland Lavelle Davis

Marine Lance Cpl. Mingus Receives Navy Achievement Medal

Lance Cpl. Joseph Mingus of Millfield earned the Navy Achievement Medal for actions with the Third Marine Division in Vietnam from July 1968 to May 1969. A radio operator, he displayed courage under fire during 12 major operations, continued after being wounded, and helped direct air strikes to rout an enemy bunker complex.

Joseph Mingus Edward Mingus Millfield Third Marine Division Vietnam Mingus U.S Chauncey-Dover High School FBI Washington, D.C Marine Corps

Athens Couples and Others Seek Marriage Licenses

A list of individuals from Athens Amesville Nelsonville and surrounding areas applying for marriage licenses. Names include Timothy Leirson and Linda Dorr both of Athens. Robert Parsons and Lu cinda Johnson of Amesville. Terry Crodigheugh and Janet Hemsley. David Eldridge and Mary Bronstoo. Dwight Robinson and Merla Schroeder. Gary Von Meter and Brenda Davis.

Timothy $. Leirson Linda L. Dorr Athens Robert Parsons Lucinda Johnson Amesville Terry Lee Crodigheugh Janet Sue Hemsley Nelsonvile David Eldridge Mary Sue Bronstoo Dwight E. Robinson Merla Joyce Schroeder Gary von Meter Shade Brenda Davis Bork Tell

Jury Awards $30,000 To Landowners In Albany

A county jury awarded $30,000 to Leslie Lasch and relatives for property on State Street Albany taken for the Appalachian Highway project after rejecting an $18,000 State offer. Attorneys John Newcomb and Erle Bridgwater represented the owners. jurors included Fred W. Kiltan as foreman and 11 others.

Athens County Common Press Court Albany State Highway Department Leslie E. Lasch Brinetta Lasch Julia Lasch Cunningham Edna Lasch State Street John Newcomb Erle Bridgewater Fred W. Kiltan Foreman Rosalie Wood James Leiber Warren Barnhill Jr Patrick Sayre Mary Chase Daisy Reed Connie Mayles Mary Heskett Paul Koons Kenneth Russell Ruth Bentley

Five File Petitions for Office in Athens County Townships

Five individuals filed nominating petitions with the Athens County board of elections for November township trustee posts in most townships. Names include Delbert Trout for Lee Township and Richard French for Alexander, Bill McDonald for York Two, Claire M Ball for Athens, and Roscoe Burdette for Carthage Two. Two trustees will be elected per township. several townships attract multiple candidates while Canaan and Waterloo have only one candidate filed each.

Athens County Board of Elections Delbert Trout Albany Lee Richard French Athens Alexander Bill McDonald Farrow St Nelsonville York Claire M. Ball Sr Roscoe Burdette Coolville Carthage William Howe Canaan Waterloo Trimble Bern Ames Dover Lodi Rome Troy

Exterminator Probe In Athens Probed Solicitor

Athens police investigate a man soliciting in the area for an out of town exterminating firm. He is not tied to local firms and has drawn questions from several clients. Residents advised to contact reputable local businesses via the Athens Chamber of Commerce or police for pest control services.

Athens Police Today Athens Chamber of Commerce Police Department

Temperature Drops with Mild High Forecast

The low reached 62 degrees overnight per U.S. observer C. L. Colmer while the thermometer rose to 67 by 9 am. The high Monday was a mild 82 degrees and the Hocking River stood at 2.9 feet and falling.

C. L. Colmer U.S Colmer Hocking

Construction Delay Grounded in Oakmont Road Plans

Legal action over a road into the Oakmont Subdivision on Carroll Road is postponed until engineers finalize plans. George and Bessie Malloy allege builders erect a hard surface road over their property without permission, with curbs planned and grading concerns affecting their trailers and access.

Oakmont Carroll Road Athens County Common Pleas Court George and Bessie Malloy Oakmont Subdivision Malloys Malloy’s

Addison Promoted Successor Selected

D H Addison 43 Graham Dr Athens has been named eastern district office manager for Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc with headquarters in Cambridge. Delbert J Koch Marysville manager will succeed Addison as Southeastern District office manager. Koch and Addison bring long service in Columbus Toledo Ironton and Athens with multiple civic affiliations and family details included.

D. H. Addison Graham Dr Athens Southeastern Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc Eastern District Cambridge E. F. Rothel Delbert J. Koch Marysville Columbia Gas of Ohio Addison J. Addison Gas Columbus Toledo West High School Ohio State University Athens Kiwanis Club First United Methodist Church American Legion Chamber of Commerce Athens Country Club Betty Randy Lamp Radford Rd Douglas Gary Koch Northwestern Ironton Ohio Valley Gas Co Columbia Gas System

Albany Boy Scout Troop 50 Earn Merit Badges at Camp Kootaga

Eight Albany Scouts from Troop 50 spent a week at Camp Kootaga advancing in ranks and earning merit badges. Jeff Green earned rowing and camping badges. David Ashworth, Garland Reynolds, and Richard DeNune earned camping. Jess Canter earned nature and conservation with partials in archery and swimming. Reynolds earned rowing partials. Attendees included Clifford Canter, John Mullins, Daniel Canter, Steve Coen, David Cunningham, and Robbie Jarvis. Reynolds, DeNune, and Jess Canter attended as explorer scouts. Transport was provided by Reynolds with support from Elmer Coen, John Mullins, Bill Canter, and Scout master Bob Green. Green was assisted by Francis Jarvis. Parents visited on day two for a potluck dinner.

Albany Albany Boy Scout Troop 50 Camp Kootaga Jeff Green David Ashworth Garland Reynolds Richard DeNune Jess Canter Reynolds Clifford Canter John Mullins Daniel Canter Steve Coen David Cunningham Robbie Jarvis DeNune Roland Reynolds Elmer Coen Bill Canter Bob Green Green Francis Jarvis

Non-Support Charge Dismissed In Court

A non-support charge against Terry Bickley of Columbus was dismissed in Municipal Court on prosecutorial motion. The defendant and complainant, Alice Bickley of Glouster Route 1, split court costs after the charge filed June 26 involved alleged failure to provide for a pregnant wife since April 1.

Terry Bickley Columbus Alice Bickley Glouster

Eblen Faces Long Hospital Stay After Vietnam Injury

Army Specialist 4 Samuel A. Eblen Jr. is expected to remain hospitalized for an extended period after a jeep rollover in Vietnam June 29 caused skull facial and pelvic fractures. His mother Vera Eblen, a deputy clerk, reports he underwent surgery at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington D C.

Army Samuel A Butch) Eblen Jr Vietnam Sam Vera) Eblen Athens County Eblen Walter Reed General Hospital Washington D.C Walter Reed Hospital

Union Officers Plan Action After 24 Hour Strike

Union officers from American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees meet in Columbus to review last week's 24 hour strike and plan future actions. Ohio University and Athens locals will report on proceedings and discuss wage hike progress and next steps.

American Federation of State Columbus Council 21 Neil House Athens Union Ohio University Seigfred Hall Athens Mental Health Center Grange Hall County Fairgrounds University Union Oscar McGee Mental Health Center Ben Fortney Ohio Legisla

Housewife Denies Beating Husband in Athens County Court

Sugar Creek housewife Juanita Litteral pleaded innocent to assaulting her husband William Litteral on July 22 at their residence. She was freed on a $33 bond and a hearing was scheduled for 9 a m August 5 in the Athens Municipal Court.

Athens County Sugar Creek Juanita Litteral Athens William Litteral

Krista Hummel Memorial Fund Established in Athens

A Krista Hummel Memorial Fund is created in Athens for the 12 year old who died in Denver after a liver transplant. Krista, daughter of Dr. and Mrs Dean Hummel, died at Colorado Medical Center 11 weeks post transplant. Funeral at First United Methodist Church Athens. Contributions to Ohio University College of Education Cement of Guidance Counseling and Student Personnel.

Krista Hummel Athens Denver Colo Dean Hummel Briarwood Krista Colorado Medical Center First United Methodist Church Holmes County Hummel Ohio University Donald A. Green College of Education

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