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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1963
Page
2
Athens council again delays a resolution to extend water and sewer lines to the Greenhills Subdivision near Route 50. Officials cite planning, capacity, and annexation questions as university officials and engineers warn of facility limits and cost alternatives.
Viet Nam educator Duong Tong told Athens Rotarians that eastern and western cultures differ in outlooks and time use. He described westerners as active and materialist while eastern people are passive spiritual and preordained, emphasising humility as central.
An article reports a hard of hearing inventor perfecting a tiny transistor hearing aid. The device supposedly renders whispers crystal clear and remains discreet. Readers are invited to request information by writing HEARING to P. O. Box 8302 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Freddy the bull frog from Frost Route 2 shows an extra pair of back legs, with only one functioning. Officials say the inactive limb may drop off, while owner Donald Guess suggests a frog-raising venture if a mate is found. Freddy’s math joke notes two down and four to go.
Cub Pack 53 held a July meeting with a swimming party at Crystal Pool. Bobcat awards went to Richard Dailey Fred Van Dyke Charles Dailey Mike Rosser Garry Warner and Jim Scott. Bear and lion badges awarded to Leonard Collins Garry Darnell and Victor Cline. Den mother cards to Glenna Grim Hazel Hibbard Evelyn Romine Emma Celeskey Martha Jones Suzanne Brooks Rita Kyle Phyllis McDonald. Lt Col David Smith presented the Pack charter to Robert Essex. Dale Kyle leads 29 members with Leonard Collins as assistant. Pack committee includes Don Collins Charles Hibbard Richard Grim and John Romine. A picnic is planned August 18 on the Athens State Hospital grounds.
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. said natural gas rates drop by a half cent per thousand cubic feet effective Sept 1 for Athens and Nelsonville, bringing total reductions since last Sept 1 to five cents per 1000 but with two and a half cents expiring Dec 1. E F Rothel notes refunds from gas suppliers drive such reductions under fuel cost clauses. further one cent cuts take effect Sept 1 in several communities including Pomeroy Middleport McConnelsville Jackson Wellston.
Law enforcement officers searched around 2:30 a m after reports a Chillicothe Federal Reformatory escapee headed toward Athens. The Ross County sheriff said the man was seen in McArthur hitchhiking, but officers did not locate him.
A list of patients and dismissals from Sheltering Arms Hospital includes Carl Legg of Athens with names Mrs Ray Ahle Glouster Route 2 Paul Lockard Athens Mrs Robert C Martin Athens Route 1 Paul H Beckly Athens Connie Jo Turrill Albany. Dismissed are Mrs Charles Misner Ath ens Route 2 Cathy Charney The Plains Charles Stack Athens Gerald Sidders New Marshfield.
A traffic safety demonstration at Richland Ave in front of Athens State Hospital grounds will show how long a car needs to stop. Even at 20 mph a car requires 45 ft or more to halt, disproving the idea of stopping on a dime. Local participants include Police Capt. J. W. McBride and Prof. William Covert of Ohio University. Vernon Slattery of Nationwide Insurance Co. leads the event.
Kiwanis members at the Athens Kiwanis Club Monday meeting signed worksheets for the fair booth. A volunteer work team will build the shelter booth Saturday at 1 p.m. Finishing touches follow that evening. The refreshment booth is set to open next Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Scouts from Troop 90 depart Burr Oak Camp at 4 30 pm Wednesday for a four day outing ending Monday. Parents are invited to a potluck dinner at 1 pm Sunday at the camp as part of the troop program.
Leroy A. Wires of Coolville Route 3 facing municipal court action for intoxication after police contact. fined or penalty amount listed as $31. case details indicate city police were involved.
Out of town relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Minnie Stalder including residents from Logan Nelsonville Columbus Athens and Dayton. Guests and visitors from across Ohio and Pennsylvania visited Jay Union Hemlock Gahanna The Plains Corning Columbus and Pittsburgh meantime with several families hosting gatherings and trips to Canada afterward.
Chauncey Dover band members in Chauncey must attend meetings at Chauncey School Wednesday at 6 50 p m for winter uniform replacements. Millfield area members meet Thursday at 6 30 p m at Mrs Carl Moody home. Sugar Creek area members meet Friday at 6 30 p m at Mrs James Davis home.
County commissioners reaffirmed their plan to close the courthouse on Saturdays starting August 3 and left room for other offices to open if needed. They also approved investing 300000 in U S treasury bills for 45 days, noting no impact on recurring expenses and potential annual interest of 10000 to 15000.
A 20 year old Athens youth Kenneth Welch admitted buying beer for two minors aged 15 and 16. Judge Harold Rose placed him on two years probation with a $500 fine, suspended $450, and a six month jail sentence suspended after five months. Welch must not purchase alcohol for minors and stay law abiding. Investigated by juvenile officer and city police.
A July cook-out for the Jolly Chatters includes many local residents led by Mr and Mrs James Romanouski and Cathy. also listed are Dwight Ferrell Dean Ann Jim Herron Mike Russ Tinkham Rusty Lou Ann Darrell Brown Denny Debbie Keith Bateman Jane Ann Basil Jeffers Greg Mrs Don Stauffer Ruth Thompson Debbie Bill Jo Jackie Mrs Arnold Cline and Alice Ethel Pierce and David. The August meeting will be at Mrs Arnold Cline’s home.
James Stanley Lonas, 49, Albany Route 2, cited for no valid operator license by State Highway Patrol with $35 and costs. Gertrude Viola Leuellen, 39, Albany Route 1, charged with improper backing by State Highway Patrol with $10 and costs.
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