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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1967

Page

3

Smothers Named Acting Architecture Director

Fount T. Smothers Jr. was announced as acting director of Ohio University School of Architecture by President Vernon R. Alden. The previous director J Ingram Clark returns to full time teaching. Smothers joined the faculty in 1965 and has practiced with Nick and Smothers Naples Florida and Carruthers Coleman and Associates Lexington Kentucky. He holds architecture registrations in five states and with the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards. He is a registered fallout shelter analyst and works with Clark Milliman and Smothers. He studied civil engineering at Vanderbilt and earned a B S in architecture from Georgia Tech.

Fount T. Smothers Jr Ohio University School of Architecture Vernon R. Alden J. Ingraham Clark Smothers The Architec Ture Nick and Smothers Naples Fla Carruthers, Coleman and Associates Lexington Tennessee Florida Georgia Kentucky Ohio National Council of Architecture Registration Boards Clark, Milliman and Smothers

Cooperrider Honored As Newark High Senior

Wendell Cooperrider, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Cooperrider and former Hazel Wilson of Canaanville, was named outstanding senior industrial arts student at Newark High School. He received the Rockwell Standard award for excellence.

Canaanville Newark High School Wendell Cooperrider Floyd Cooperrider Hazel Wilson Rockwell Standard

Athens Man Receives Army Commendation Medal

Sp Nicholas J Bodnar 22 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bodnar 59 First St Athens awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam He is a radio operator with the 12th Cavalry 4th Battalion at Fort Carson Col The award was presented by Maj Gen Charles A Cocoran commanding general of the 5th Infantry Bodnar served with Army Advisory Team 91 in Vietnam for a year Also noted is Bruce L Higgins son of Mr and Mrs Brewster W Higgins Athens Route 5 serving with Marine First Battalion Da Nang Vietnam The First Battalion Fifth Marine Regiment of the First Marine Division is engaged in a search and destroy operation

Athens Vietnam Nicholas J. Bodnar Joseph Bodnar First St Charles A. Cocoran 5Th Infantry Ft. Carson Bodnar 12Th Cavalry 4Th Battalion Army Pic Bruce L. Higgins Brewster W. Higgins Marine First Battalion da Nang Fifth Marine Regiment First Marine Division

Notable Visits and Local Sports Highlights Include Radcliff Trip

Radcliff area residents Dr. and Mrs. E L Murphy and daughter Martha visited Radcliff cemetery to honor parents. Bluefield couple Earl and Mrs. Trent paused in Radcliff on route to Westerville to see Trent’s son Charles. Athens resident George Sands traveled through Radcliff to Gallipolis to visit John Palmer. Monmouth Park jockey Jorge Velasquez eyeing season lead after 75 victories last year. Michigan State pitcher Mickey Knight set school record with 18 games pitched this spring, surpassing Robin Roberts and Fred Devereux.

E. L. Murphy Martha Nelsonville Radcliff Dr. Murphy Earl Trent Bluefield W. Va Parnie McLaughlin Westerville Mr. Trent Charles George Sands Athens Gallipolis John Palmer Jorge Velasquez Monmouth Park Mickey Knight Michigan State Robin Roberts Fred Devereux

Neighborhood Youth Corps Employs 108 Athens Pupils

108 Athens County youths aged 16 to 21 begin 10 week summer jobs funded by a federal grant through the tri county Community Action committee. Assignments include janitorial work bakery assistance clerical and librarian tasks at schools hospitals and public facilities. Pay is 1.25 dollars per hour for 30 hours weekly. Begin Head Start programs in four Athens and two Perry County school systems next week.

Athens County Carl Seiferth Nyc Stu Dents Tri-County Community Action Committee Athens Children’s Home Athens State Hospital Alexander Albany City of Athens Athens City Federal Hocking Coolville Amesville Stewart Glouster Glouster Village Nelsonville-Buchtel City of Nelsonville Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Village Trimble Village Jacksonville Village Bill Dunlap New Lexington Dunlap Perry County Rev H. H. Hughes Hocking County

Athens Native Dr Edwin E Higgins Retires From Rio Grande College

Athens native Dr Edwin E Higgins retired as sociology professor at Rio Grande College after four decades in education. He served 1957 1961 full time since 1961 as dean of students acting chair division of Education and Psychology night classes and summer school. He held prior posts as principal GA High School Gallia Academy 1928 1936 city superintendent Gallpolis 1936 1955 and director of guidance 1955 1958 pupil personnel 1958 1961. Higgins earned BS 1925 from Ohio University MA 1929 from Columbia. received honorary Doctor of Education from Rio Grande 1953 and Valley Forge Teachers Medal 1960.

Athens County Edwin E. Higgins Rio Grande College Rio Grande Division of Education Higgins F. D. Higgins Fred Lee Tom Athens Ohio University Columbia University Gallia Academy High School Gallipolis GAHS East Palestine Ohio Valley Forge

Athens Man Earns Doctorate at Michigan State University

An Athens man Thomas Pietras, 320 Carroll Lane, was among 135 graduates to receive a doctoral degree from Michigan State University Sunday, earning his degree in curriculum. Also noted is Bob Pinney of Athens, son of Mrs. Mabel G. Pinney, who earned a BA in English at Berea College and a 1963 Zaleski High School graduate planning graduate work at Ohio University. TOP TRAINER J Bowes Bond led Monmouth Park trainers last year with 19 winners.

Athens Michigan State Univerity Thomas Pietras Carroll Lane Bob Pinney Mabel G. Pinney Berea College Pinney Zaleski High School Ohio University

Ohio Highway Department Seeks Proposals for 1967 Contract

State of Ohio invites sealed proposals until June 20 1967 for unit price civil improvements in Athens Gallia Meigs Vinton and Washington Counties. Projects include cleaning and painting structures with varied pavement and roadway widths. Bidders must submit a five percent certified check or ten percent bid bond and comply with prequalification. plans on file at Department of Highways. Director reserves right to reject all bids.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens Gallia Meigs Vinton Washington Highway Credit Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Department of Highways P. E. Masheter

Budget requests due from county offices in June

Athens County offices must submit budget requests during June as the commissioners prepare the 1968 county budget. The county extension office filed its 1968 budget request for 12,559 dollars. The board will have an expert inspect a bad antique boiler before deciding on repairs and will open bids for sale of scrap iron from the highway department.

Athens County Highway Department

Legal Notice of Quiet Title Action in Athens Ohio

Gladys Louise Demchak now Gladys Louise Kochis filed a petition in Athens County Common Pleas on May 22 1967 Cause No 24290 seeking judgment declaring defendants interest in property null and void and quieting plaintiff title to sole fee simple ownership. Defendants must answer by August 1967 or be barred from any claim. Attorney John F Newcomb represents the plaintiff.

John Demchak Mildred Demchak Troesier Ave Detroit Michigan Mike Demchak Catherine Demchak Knodell Ave Andrew Demchak West George St Hazel Park Anna Demchak John Ray William Ray Hattie Ray Sarah Jones Lewis Jones William Bowkley Hanna Bowkley Charles E. Campbell Emanuell Rothman C. V. Grimes Mary A. Grimes John Angel John Angie M. E. Angel M. E. Angle Almira J. Russell Geo A. Russell Caroles A. Russell Clara B. Russell D. H. Moore Stella M. Moore Florence John Angle George A. Russell Florence R. Russell John D. Russell Maggie M. Russell Daisy Henderson Charles A. Henderson Gladys Louise Demchok Gladys Louise Kochis Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Gladys Louise Demchak John F. Newcomb

Births and dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital notes

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Gerald Sedwick Athens for a son. Mr and Mrs Jerry King Athens for a son. Mr and Mrs Manuel Serna-Mayto rena Athens for a daughter. Mr and Mrs Ernest Powell Buy sville for a son. Dr and Mrs William Duckler Athens for a daughter. additional names from Athens, The Plains, Shade, Albany, and Chauncey. Dismissals include Rev Walter Jeffries and others. Grease fire causes smoke damage to Mrs Maxine Mixon home. firemen respond.

Gerald Sedwick Athens Jerry King Manuel Serna-Maytorena Ernest Powell Buysville William Duckler Maxine Mixon State St

Two Battery Cases Heard In Municipal Court

Municipal Judge John Newcomb heard several cases this morning including a man charged with assault and battery against his mother. Oba Doughlas Jr., 34, pleaded innocent to the charge and was held on a $32 bond with the case continued. Dellinger, 23, pled guilty to writing a $37.80 check with insufficient funds and was fined $50 plus costs. His wife Virginia Lee Dellinger, 24, is bound over to the grand jury on a bad check charge. Charles C. Ward, 21, pleaded guilty to a $35 bad check and was fined $50 with $25 suspended if restitution is made in two days, placing him on probation. George Burns, 67, pleaded no contest to intoxication and was found guilty. probation revoked and fines/costs imposed after last month’s probation.

John Newcomb Oba Doughlas Jr Address Flossie Douglas N. Congress St Robert Hancel Deilinger Parkersburg W. Va Charlotte Boyd

Weather report from Athens hits 91 degree high

The overnight low in Athens dropped to 60 degrees after a Sunday high of 91. U S observer C L Colmer reported the 11 30 a m temperature today at 82 with skies clearing and a warm spell continuing.

Athens C. L. Colmer U. S

Subpet Sold After Ran Cocas Stakes Win

Subpet winner of the Ran cocas Stakes at Garden State Park this spring was acquired by Thomas LeClair at the Hialeah sales last winter for 14500 dollars.

Subpet Garden State Park Thomas LeClair

Preparation H Advertises Hemorrhoid Relief

An advertisement from New York reports that science supports Preparation H as a fast acting treatment. It claims it can shrink inflamed hemorrhoids while relieving itching and pain and preventing further infection in ointment or suppository form.

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