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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1964

Page

2

Committee Seeks State Aid For Ohio University Services

A 12 member Athens group led by John Biddle proposes Ohio University pay more for city services, or have the state cover part of the cost. Byron White says state legislation should fund local services for the university, which IA expansion could hamper city finances. The plan compares practices in other Ohio towns and cites 10 million payroll and high local tax burdens.

Ohio University Byron White Columbia Ave White Athens Cline Wilson Smith John Alden Russell Slaughter Lowell Patterson Alden Smith Veron R. Alden Ohio Ohio U State Board of Regents Harry Crewson Oxford Bowling Green Bowling Green U Kent Miami

Nelsonville Couple Named Defendants In 1962 Car Crash Suit

Grace Mingus of Glouster Route 3 files in Common Pleas Court naming Thomas M Polley and June Polley of Nelsonville as defendants seeking 5000 dollars damages. The plaintiff alleges Thomas Polley was driving his wife s car during a two car collision in Nelsonville in 1962.

Grace Mingus Glouster Route 3 Common Pleas Court Thomas M June Polley Nelsonville Polley

Fair, Cool Follows Rain in Athens Weather

Weather in Athens turned fair and cool after a hot humid spell with showers. U S Observer C L Colmer logged 63 degrees at 8 30 a m after a low of 54 this morning. Weekend rain totaled a half inch, with 0 29 inch yesterday.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer Colmer

Defense Corps To Honor Commanders Dinner

The Ohio Defense Corps local detachment plans a dinner Wednesday to honor former commanders led by Col. Charles Cook of Columbus and Col. Kenneth Sands. Speakers include Capt. George Perry and Maj. Robert McAfee, with wives attending at 6 30 p.m. at the armory.

Ohio Defense Corps James Gates Charles Cook Columbus Republic Franklin Insurance Co Kenneth Sands Capts George Perry John Newcomb Wilbur Witham Drennen Goldsberry James Holland Carl Wilson Maj Robert McAfee

Two Car Thefts Reported in Local Area

Monday night two vehicles were stolen. Ralph Newman’s car was taken from Buchtel area. Charles Ney of Albany reported a 1957 model stolen at about 10 p.m.. it was recovered four hours later with his 15 year old son driving. Emerson Campbell, 30, of Haydenville, to be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and driving without a license after having a 15 year old in the car and allegedly supplying beer. Izaak Walton League meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday after a 6 p.m. potluck. film Island Oddities to be shown. Southern Ohio Lodge, Fra ternal Order of Police, meets 7:30 p.m. Monday at Nelsonville scout house. new members to be initiated.

Buchtel Ralph Newman Charles Ney Albany Haydenville Utah Ridge State Highway Patrol Emerson Campbell Izaak Walton League Southern Ohio Lodge Order of Police Nelsonville

Overtime Parking Fine Increase Is Given First Okay By Council

The city council gave first reading to an ordinance to raise overtime parking tickets from 25 to 50 cents citing ticket costs and a 1963 total of about 70 000 issued. The council also hired Squire Sanders and Dempsey for legal services for the South Green UR project at 3300 dollars, set a downtown parking restrictions hearing for August 3, and approved purchasing a sewer cleaner for 3000 to 3500 dollars plus engineering work for Graham Dr. The body also transferred 2000 dollars to the recreation fund, leased 23 acres near the well field to Athens State Hospital, sought a liquor permit transfer for Tap House, and discussed pay raises and subdivision fee studies for July 6.

Ohio University Raymond Shepard City Planning Commission George Sheeter Graham Dr Dwight Robinson Rotary Columbus General Council Recreation Commission State St Athens State Hospital Jaycees Union Union St University Inn Tad Grover

City Retains Financial Advisor For Plant Work

City Council hired Faylie-Clark of Cleveland as financial advisor to help fund 500000 dollars in sewage plant improvements. Mayor says plant has outgrown capacity and needs a complete rebuild. Agreement also lets safety service sign a contract for a spiral staircase at the plant. staircase is rusted and hazardous. Ordinance to hire Roger Jones Jr as assistant city solicitor to cover absences or dual court needs.

Faylie-Clark Cleveland Shepard Safety-Service Department Dwight Robinson William Rowland Roger Jones Jr Jones

NASU Athens Unit to Hold Final Organization Meeting

The Athens unit of the National Association of Life Underwriters schedules a noon Wednesday meeting at the Sportsman Grill. Guest speaker William C. Anderson of Ohio Extension chairs will help form officers and sign the charter. About 50 agents are expected. the luncheon is open to all local life agents for charter signing and officer voting.

Athens National Association of Life Underwriters Sportsman Grill William C. Anderson Ohio NASA Washington, D. C

Millfield Birth Sparks Local Notices at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

A list of individuals associated with Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes a new daughter for Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders Millfield and several discharges including Mrs Frank Miller Athens Mrs Paul Vamos and daughter Athens Route 3 and Mrs William Rose and daughter Corning plus Mrs Charles Sanders Athens.

Charles Sanders Millfield Arden Adams Athens Charles Bail Edward Pyle Martha Chevalier Louisa Omelsky Pauline Ware Bill Sanders James Boyd Floyd Buck Harvey Deem Frank Miller Paul Vamos William Rose Corning

Knights Templar Officers Installed in Athens Commandery

Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar announced installation of officers Harold R. Kimes commander Ralph W. Clark generalissimo Robert J. Mingus captain general Herald L. Ogg senior warden James N. Blower junior warden James N. Blower prelate Orlan G. Houck treasurer Glenn L. Atkinson recorder Robert E. Hedges standard bearer Roger A. Wiseman sword bearer Kenneth C. Davis warder.

Athens Knights Templar Harold R. Kimes Ralph W. Clark Robert J. Mingus Herald L. Ogg James N. Blower Orlan G. Houck Glenn L. Atkinson Robert E. Hedges Roger A. Wiseman Kenneth C. Davis

Court Notices and Meetings From County and Municipal Courts

County Court records list Jewn Eugene Zimmerman 23 and William Perry Zimmerman 30 of Stewart cited for beer consumption with fines and bonds. Municipal Court shows George Kempton of W Washington St cited for intoxication with costs. Union meetings include Ohio University Employees' Local 37 at Grange Hall Friday 7:30 p.m. and Richland Area firemen at the fire station Wednesday 7 p.m.

Jewn Eugene Zimmerman Stewart William Perry Zimmerman George Kempton W. Washington St Ohio University Grange Hall Richland Area

State Hospital Doctor Hurt By Patient

Dr Louisa Lorber Omelsky, a physician at Athens State Hospital, suffered a broken right hip after being grabbed and thrown to the ground by a woman patient during a brief scuffle on hospital grounds near the main building. She was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by private ambulance.

Athens State Hospital Louisa Lorber Omelsky Sheltering Arms Hospital State Hospital

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By Paul Efaw Citizen’s Industrial Brokerage Commodities Hayden, Stone NEW York Stock Exchange D. H Jonesy) Sams Cline Bldg Athens, O Arthur M. Wallace Atwell M. Wallace Arden PL Air Force Officer Training School Lackland Afb Tex Air Force Plymouth Ford Chevrolet Raceway Park Indianapolis Mt Plymouth Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute U.S.A Kinneer Motors E. State ST Defense Corps Armory Walton Squire, Sanders and Dempsey South Green UK Michael Molchan The Planning Commission Molchan Edgar Tuckerman Richard M. Phillips Lynnwood City NASU Logan Federal N. Market St Logan Marietta Chemical Products Company Ohio Pest Control Association Watchmaker Jeveler Wilson Baker Berry N. Court Complete Insurance Service Don Reed Bob Baur Houck & Reed, Inc Athens, Ohio C. G. Houck
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