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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1962

Page

2

Hated Chuck Hole In Athens Streets Being Eliminated

City workmen began extensive repairs on S Congress St between Beta Theta Pi and the Christian Science Church to eliminate a long standing chuck hole. A spring under the street caused the hole to reappear after temporary repairs as traffic increased on the Route 50 33 artery. Crews will install a drain from the spring to a storm sewer, add a concrete foundation, and resurface the road after the spring issue is controlled.

Athens S. Congress St Beta Theta Pi Christian Science Church Milton Nuzum Sion Nuzum Ohio University

Police Cite 3 Drivers in Municipal Court

Clarence Lewis of Middleport was found guilty of changing lanes on N Court St and interfering with traffic, fined $5 plus costs. Kenneth Eugene Wines, 23, of 489 Richland Ave, cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance, fined $10 with costs and with the fine suspended. Charlene Dygert of Columbus pleaded innocent to failing to observe a red signal, found guilty and fined $5 with costs and $3 of the fine suspended.

Clarence Lewis Middleport N. Court St Kenneth Eugene Wines Richland Ave Charlene Dygert Columbus

Automotive Exhibit Touring Athens Chevrolet Show

An automotive exhibit from the 1962 Regional Chevy Show opened Wednesday at Bob Hess Inc in Athens and runs through Sunday. The three foot cutaway display reveals engine parts and moving components with a taped message highlighting features. In a separate matter Common Pleas Court dismissed Elmer B Russell's suit against Hartzell O Nixon and Euell D Elswick, Nixon providing partial satisfaction of $27,059.70 for a 1960 auto accident.

Bob Hess, Inc Athens Common Pleas Court Elmer B. Russell Hartzell O. Nixon Euell D. Elswick Nixon

GOP Club Meeting Discusses Ohio Party Future

Rob ert Strange vice chairman of the Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs led a Tuesday Athens County Young Republican Club meeting. John Stinson introduced county candidates John Cline for commissioner and James Whaley for auditor while Don Campbell spoke for James Rhodes in the gubernatorial race. William Rowland welcomed attendees as reports were given by secretary Goff Dunfee and treasurer Bill Whaley.

Robert Strange Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs Athens County John Stinson John Cline James Whaley Don Campbell Guysville James Rhodes William Rowland Young Republican Club Goff Dunfee Bill Whaley

Drivers Forfeit Bonds In Municipal Court

Two drivers forfeited $31 bonds after failing to appear in Municipal Court to answer city police citations. David T. Harmon, 22, Columbus, was cited for unsafe clear distance, and Gladys G. Williams, 56, Wadsworth, for failing to yield the right of way.

David T. Harmon Columbus Gladys G. Williams Wadsworth

Weather Report From Athens Sees Mild Rise

U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer reports a Wednesday morning temperature of 61 in Athens with a modest rise of three degrees from the dawn low. Tuesday’s high reached 78 as the region remained cloudy and cool.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

1200 Boys Staters Here

Roger L. Downing of Columbus serves as chief counselor for the Ohio University undergraduates at Boys State. K T Crossen Post 21 American Legion aids traffic control and delegate registration at Jefferson Hall. Bird Arena hosts evening sessions with former U S Senator John Bricker scheduled to speak Friday.

Roger L. Downing Columbus Boys State Ohio University K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion Athens Jefferson Hall DeWeese Charles W. Davis Bird Arena U. S John W. Bricker Boys Staters

Divorce and Custody Sought in Common Pleas Case

Jo Ann Clark seeks divorce from Charles Everett Clark and custody of three minor children in a Common Pleas Court filing. The couple wed in Nelsonville in September 1950. In Denver 15,000 attend Kiwanis International 47th annual convention with Athens delegates Werner D. Hondell and C. Roger Barron.

Jo Ann Clark Common Pleas Charles Everett Clark Nelsonville Denver Colo Kiwanis International Werner D. Hondell C. Roger Barron Kiwanis Club of Athens

Three Juvenile Drivers Fined in Athens County Court

Three juvenile motorists were fined and given 30 day license suspensions after guilty verdicts in Athens County Juvenile Court. Harold M. Loos 18, speeding, 5 dollars and costs. Roger D Bolin 17, driving left of center, 10 dollars and costs. Barbara J Burt 17, conditional speeding with licenses retained for Bolin to keep employment and Burt to transport her mother and sister.

Athens County Harold M. Loos Paul M Inez Loos Garfield Ave Roger D Bolin Cecil and Emma Bolin Athens Barbara J. Burt Lena Burt Mill St Bolin

Forfeit Bonds After Patrol Arrests

Bonds were forfeited in Municipal Court Tuesday by three drivers cited by the State Highway Patrol. Walter C. Wasco 20 Lorain and Donald E. Kramer 21 Genoa forfeited 16 each on illegal parking at Athens State Hospital grounds. Walter Lewis Braley 25 Baker Rd forfeited 11 for a defective turn signal.

State Highway Patrol Walter C. Wasco Lorain Donald E. Kramer Genoa Athens State Hospital Walter Lewis Braley Baker Rd

Postal Clerk Pleads Guilty In U S Court

Athens substitute postal clerk Paul E K Parsons, 22, pleaded guilty in U S District Court in Columbus to two counts of taking money from the mail totaling 37 dollars. He was held pending probation investigation and sentencing after inspectors linked him to missing letters to the Athens County Society for Crippled Children and the Athens Messenger.

Columbus Athens Paul EK Parsons U. S. District Court Mell Underwood Athens County Society For Crippled Children The Athens Messenger Crippled Children’s Society

Three Athens Countians Inducted Into Army At Ft Hayes

Three Athens County youths Roy R Leedy Stewart John L Barnhouse left by bus for Columbus to join the Army at Ft Hayes Carl D Lewis of Sharpsburg was a trio leader and each received a Bible from the Gideon Society A further youth was sent last week for a pre induction physical according to Selective Service headquarters

Athens Carl D. Lewis Sharpsburg Roy R. Leedy Stewart John L. Barnhouse Guysville Gideon Society Ft. Hayes Selective Service Headquarters

Damage Suit Filed After Tavern Fracas

Nelsonville man Virgil Matheny sues assailant Harry H. Matheny and tavern operator Blanche Pritts for 24619 928 in Common Pleas Court. He alleges a April 6 attack with a beer bottle and neck wounds needing 40 stitches.

Nelsonville Common Pleas Virgil Matheny Harry H. Matheny Blanche Pritts

Alden Elected to Harvard Business School Association Council

President Ver non R. Alden of Ohio University is chosen as a three year council member of the Harvard Business School Association. The organization, made up of Harvard Business School graduates, counts about 25,000 members.

Alden Harvard Council Boston Vernon R. Alden Ohio University Harvard Business School Association

ROTC Officers Begin Summer Training at Shaw AFB S.C.

Lt. Col. Albert S. Babinec and Capt. Larry V. Girton of Ohio University's Air Force ROTC staff report for summer training at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. They will resume duties in mid July.

Albert S. Babinec Larry V. Girton Ohio University Air Force Rotc Shaw Afb S.C

False Teeth Powder Ad Speeds Hold and Odor Control

An improved powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates makes false teeth hold firmly with no sliding or slipping. The alkaline formula avoids sour taste and helps control denture odor. Available at any counter.

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