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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1964

Page

3

Municipal Income Taxes In Ohio To Stay, AP Survey Shows

Ohio municipalities rely on income tax for operating funds and capital needs. AP finds 84 towns use the tax, led by Akron with over 7 million in 1963 receipts, while Columbus depends heavily on it and Cleveland has not enacted one. The tax ranges from 0.4 to 1 percent and political support varies across cities.

Ohio Columbus Associated Press Akron Lima Allen County Dayton Ohio Municipal League Middletown St. Bernard Hamilton County Cleveland Toledo Philadelphia Springfield Youngstown Warren Cincinnati John Gotherman, Jr Lorain Portsmouth

Heatwave Continues In Athens After Summer Arrival

Heat and humidity persisted in Athens on Monday after summer officially arrived. US Observer C L Colmer noted 10 am temperature at 82 degrees, up 11 from the morning low, with Saturday and Sunday highs at 94 and 95. A total of 0.88 inch of rain fell during two electrical storms, one of which brought a bright display and thunder.

C. L. Colmer

Lightning Blamed for Fire at Robert Hawk Residence

Fire chief Basil Cullison said a lightning strike hit the Robert Hawk home on Lower Plains causing a 4 30 p m blaze. The bolt damaged the second floor exterior and caused some interior damage while the electrical system remained intact. The Plains fire department responded with two trucks. Betty Lou Shaner vs Lawrence Shaner seeks custody support and alimony for three children.

Robert Hawk Lower Plains Basil Cullison The Plains Fire Department Cullison Plains Department Betty Lou Shaner Lawrence Shaner

Juniors Hold Buckeye Boys State Posts

About 16 area high school juniors were named to posts in the American Legion Buckeye Boys State program. Elected officials include Mike Murray and George Hummel from Logan High School. Appointments span mythical Buckeye state cities with students from Mid dleport Smith City and others.

Buckeye Mike Murray Ronald George Hummel Donald Calvert Ingersoll Watercraft Ron Bolin Glouster High School Dave Brown Hartpeace Eric Gustavson Gardner Athens High

Marshfield Driver Denies Patrol Charge

Larry Lavern Chesser of New Marshfield faced Municipal Court on DWI and excessive speed charges from the State Patrol. Judge Joseph B. Vanity Jr. set bonds at 225 dollars and continued the cases to July 1.

Larry Lavern Chesser New Marshfield Joseph B. Vanity Jr Chesser

Willard Guesman Fined After Family Abuse Charge

Willard Elwood Guesman of 361 W State St was fined $25 and costs by Acting Municipal Judge Joseph B Vanity after pleading guilty to family abuse. Betty Rose Guseman accused her husband of threats to break her neck mash her head and kill her. County Court records show Harold Parsons Jr 23 of Guysville Route 2 faces assault and battery charges filed by sister Norma Jean Spriggs with $25 and costs.

Willard Elwood Guesman State St Joseph B. Vanity Betty Rose Guseman Harold Parsons, Jr Guysville Norma Jean Spriggs

Two drivers cited in weekend accidents in county

Patrol cites two drivers after weekend crashes. Harry Lee Fannin, 18, of Nelsonville Route 2, was cited for left of center after a two vehicle crash on Route 278 north of Route 56. Terry Lee Bishop, 17, Athens Route 1, was cited into Juvenile Court for conditional speed after a single vehicle slide on County Road 17 south of Route 50. A DeMolay swimming party is set at Crystal Pool 7 to 9 p m Monday for DeMolays and guests.

State Highway Patrol Harry Lee Fannin Nelsonville Terry Lee Bishop Athens Bishop Crystal Pool Order of DeMolay

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

A list of patients and dismissals from Sheltering Arms Hospital includes names such as Robert Guinn of Athens Route 2, Mary Rood of Athens, Anna Pickering of Athens, and Twila Rowland of Albany Route 2. Also noted are dismissals of Mrs. Wilford Jolley and son of New Marshfield and others from Athens and surrounding routes.

Robert Guinn Athens Mary Rood Anna Pickering Twila Rowland Albany Francis Fuller G. F. Pincelli Chauncey Wilford Jolley

Court Levies Fine For Assault and Battery

Jack McCulloch of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to assault and battery before County Judge Schoonover. He was fined 25 dollars, costs, a 10 day suspended jail term, and six months probation. Also, Jean Robb, 35, of Athens fainted from a possible heart attack and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Jack McCulloch Nelsonville Schoonover Louise McCulloch York Township Jean Robb Athens Gateway Motor Lodge Fire Department Sheltering Arms Hospital

Buckeye State Team Wins 1964 National Police Pistol Crown

Deputy Sheriff Bob Allen helped the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association team win the sheriff’s class at the 1964 National Police Pistol Championships at Indiana University Bloomington. Allen placed second on the four man squad amid 34 teams and 214 competitors from 22 states. The NRA sponsored event, run by IU, tested combat pistol skills across prone seated kneeling and crouch positions with both hands.

Athens County Bob Allen Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association Indiana University Bloomington Ind Allen National Rifle Association IU Department of Police Administration Ting NRA

AP Bureau Chief Speaks To Editors At Ohio U Workshop

Al Dopking chief of the AP Columbus bureau will address 2000 high school editors at the 19th annual High School Publications Workshop at Ohio University. He joined the AP in 1935 and will outline operation and career opportunities. He covered World War II and reported the surrender of Japanese aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

al Dopking Associated Press Columbus Bureau Ohio University Dopking Tokyo Bay Homma Manila Bataan

Train Hits Stalled Auto on Crossing Across Rebee Frost Rd

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck an unoccupied auto stalled on the tracks across Rebee Frost Road. The car owned by Charles Craig of Cutler was demolished, per Deputy Sheriff Dewitt Buffington and the sheriff's department.

Baltimore and Ohio Rebee- Frost Rd Sheriff's Department Charles Craig Cutler Dewitt Buffington

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Robert E. Miller Avevy Glen Flexifone Vere Smith N. Court St. — LY Athens, Ohio Dukane Corp ST. Charles Ill Benjamin Core Paints Vert Amin Moore Kerr-Hunter Hardware CO Grand Lodge Grand Lodge of Masons Paramathia Lodge F&am Earl Henderson Elyria Clyde Mantis Rocky River Robert Hinshaw New Concord William Roberson John P. Buck Clayton Smith Dr. Henderson Mantis Baker Center Area School Archie W. Stanley Jr Chauncey- Dover High School Gregory Linscott Campbell the Plains High School David Enlow Ingersoll City Resource Dept Albany High James Dean Eaton Ames-Bern Dennis Avner Gallipolis Williams Bill Wamsley Kanauga Martin Marshfield Patrol Donald K. Barstow D. M. Goddard Houck & Reed, Inc Jessie W. Ley, Inc Earl F. Mathews, Inc C. M. Gill & Co Dwight H. Rutherford Joseph Seiple Oakley Ins Saltz Ins Glouster, Ohio Richard Guinther Lycra Bestform Z.uu Nimans Aeerte RS Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company North Front Street Columbus 15 the Electric Co Columbus and Southern O10 Electric Company
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