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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
2
Two top political analysts Rowland Evans Jr and Robert D Novak present concise behind the scenes reports for Messenger. They blend differing views from global events with in depth grounding in US politics. One reporter pursues fast moving international developments while the other tracks the national scene in Washington.
County board notes swift progress on plans for a joint vocational school with Hocking County and Logan City Schools open to cross-county enrollment. A teachers poll shows strong demand for supervisory roles in reading math science literature and art education, plus specialists for handicapped students and psychology services.
Readers are urged to follow Evans and Novak regularly on the Editorial Page for regular opinion and analysis on current events. The note underscores their prominence and encourages ongoing engagement with their columns.
Athens officials report the soon vacated post office building will transfer to Ohio University after a directive from Washington rejected local requests. County Commissioner John Cline said a Chicago GSA official cited transfer to the Health, Education and Welfare secretary for university use. An official announcement is expected later this week.
Ohio University releases summer service hours for its libraries. Main Library operates Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon, and Sunday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Education Library runs Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 5 10 p.m. Fine Arts Library is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon and closed Sundays.
Richard Gene Collins, 23, Union, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to intoxication and resisting arrest after allegedly hitting Patrolman Charles Butcher at the Millview Inn on West Union Street Saturday night. He was fined $50 and costs on each count with $25 suspended. He was taken to the city jail after attempting to flee.
A jury trial opened in Common Pleas Court over Ray E. Knott's bid to participate in the state insurance fund. The suit targets Gem Coal Co, the Industrial Commission of Ohio, and the Bureau of Workmen's Compensation.
Shelter Arms Hospital notes list births in Corning and Athens and ad ditional admissions and discharges in Athens area. The annual meeting of Ath en Council 15 R&SM is set for 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple with William D Stewart presiding. Police cite Willis Spicer Keirns for a lane change after a Monday Columbus Road crash. An Entered Apprentice degree is to be conferred at 7 p m Tuesday at the Masonic Temple Paramuthia Lodge 25 F&AM with John P Buck presiding.
Francis E. Chute of Mt. Gilead earned a certificate from Warren city and Warren Tribune after completing his sixth gallon of blood donated at Red Cross facilities. A Fisher and Associates employee, he lives with his wife Jean and has roots in Athens Ohio.
A 15 year old youth, Stewart Allman of Albany Route 1, was injured when he rode a scooter from a private drive into the path of a truck driven by 51 year old Walie Starcher of Carpenter on County Road west of Route 681. He received treatment from a family physician and will be cited into Juvenile Court.
Evelyn M. Landers of Pomeroy was awarded 3000 by a jury in a 30000 damage suit against Ralph E. Wheatley of Athens over a 1960 Belpre traffic accident. Wheatley admitted liability but contested the damages and introduced evidence of prior injuries.
Athens man Ross M. Mitchell Jr. received a certificate at Tri-State College 80th annual commencement in Angola Indiana. Warren Clayton Hall Jr. of Athens earned a PhD at University of Illinois annual commencement in Urbana. Mrs. Vera Righter was hospitalized after a fall at her residence.
Clarence C. Bowers 79 of 45 S Culver St died Sunday in Hocking Valley Hospital after admission Saturday. Retired 14 years from C and O Railroad, he returned to Logan eight years ago and held a 40 year service pin. Survived by nieces nephews and cousins. Services Wednesday 2 p.m. at Heinlein funeral home with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Logan Route 3 resident Leverett Montgomery 51 died Sunday at Hocking Valley Hospital. former flour miller at Keynes Mill and Logan circulation manager for Athens Messenger. Survived by wife Gladys two sons Roy Owen and Roger Wayne a daughter Judy Mae three brothers and a sister and three grandchildren. Services Thursday Leonard funeral home with burial at Shaw Cemetery. Charles Daniel Daubenmier 81 of Logan Route 4 died Sunday at Lancaster Fairfield Hospital from Earl's Rest Home Hooper. Retired farmer life member Emanuel Lutheran Church. Survived by three sons Harold Hugh F and Robert E a daughter Mrs Paul McLin a brother William a sister Mrs Fred Duffy ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services Wednesday Leonard funeral home with burial at Emanuel Cemetery Rush Creek area.
County treasurer Vaughn Earich will collect 1963 real estate taxes at Nelsonville First National Bank June 22 and 23 and Glouster Community Bank June 24 with books closing July 20 plus a 30 day extension. Commissioners approved mileage for the trips.
Athens city schools join nine systems at the 13th annual Ohio Workshop on Economic Education at Ohio University. Administrative Assistant Sidney P. Roach coordinates the Athens team with Maydelle Helwig and Kathleen McAfee. The three-week session runs June 15 to July 3, funded by scholarships from business labor agriculture and other fields.
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. undertakes a $400 000 pipeline replacement across Athens Hocking and Meigs counties to improve natural gas delivery to Crawford Compressor Station for underground storage and later Columbia Gas of Ohio customer use. About six miles of 18 inch pipe replaces 24 segments of a 64 mile line from near the Ohio River opposite Ravenswood West Virginia to the Crawford station near Sugar Grove in Fairfield County. Completion is expected in July.
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