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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1969

Page

3

Rhodes seeks $4.17 billion Ohio appropriation bill

Ohio Senate may vote on Gov Rhodes $4.17 billion two year appropriation to fund state departments and meet July payroll. Senate Finance Committee could report the bill tonight. after passage it returns to the House for concurrence with amendments.

Senate Rhode Columbus Ohio Ohio Senate James A. Rhodes Theodore M. Gray House Senate Finance Committee Robert EB. Shaw Means Legislative Service Commission E. W. Lampson Jefferson

Mayor seeks federal aid for Athens city hall remodeling

Mayor Raymond Shepard plans to request Omnibus Crime Bill funds from the SEC Council of Governments for remodeling Athens City Hall second floor and Municipal Court operations. He notes bids exceeded estimate, and federal aid could be available July 1, with readvertising and bidding to follow.

Raymond Shepard Marietta Shepard SEC Council of Governments Athens City Hall SEC

Seven Fined and One Forfeits in Nelsonville Court

In Nelsonville mayor's court during the past week seven persons were fined and one bond forfeiture was reported. Carmen Newsome forfeited a $20 bond for disturbing the peace charges. Ronald J. Romine pleaded guilty to failure to yield and was fined $15 plus costs. Denver L. Saunders and Vivian V. Keller each fined $15 plus costs after guilty pleas. Darrell M Tolliver and Dan J. Danlei ch pleaded guilty to red light violations and were fined $10 plus costs. Carolyn Marie Rife pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $14 plus costs. Paul Thomas Young pleaded guilty to improper passing and was fined $10 plus costs.

Nelsonville Carmen Newsome Myers St Michael Lee Windle Ronald J. Romine Short St Denver L. Saunders Vivian V. Keller Columbus Carolyn Marie Rife Paul Thomas Young Lancaster

Candidacy Sparks Beard Decision in Dudley Council Race

Joe Payre, 28, announced his bid for town council on the Labour ticket in Dudley. He then shaves his beard after being told by party women that it should go, saying the decision was left to them.

Dudley England Joe—Payre Joe

Four Months Closing Possible For Bridge

Athens County officials heard the Mill Street bridge may close up to four months. County commissioners president John Cline said Corps of Engineers officials confirmed the time. Earth movers will haul dirt from Mill Street north side to fill the lake behind Lakeview Manor.

Athens County Mill Street John Cline Corps of Engineers Lakeview Manor Hocking River Stimson Avenue Cline Gearid Hann Hastings Road Mulligan Road

Heavy Rains Raise Hocking River in Athens

Upper valley rains sent the Hocking River rising six feet to 9.09 feet at Athens on Wednesday, despite only 0.27 inches of rain. U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer reported continued rise from heavier precipitation near Lancaster as heat and humidity persisted.

Hocking River Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Lancaster

Local Folks Return From Winter Visits

Racine Mrs. Clara Roush returns from winter at daughter Mrs. Eileen Stump in Akron. Stump joins her for a week and they visit Miss Vera Beegie. Mrs. Margaret Houdashelt and Mrs. Stella Grueser dine with Mr. and Mrs Milton Houdashelt in Gallipolis. Mrs. Sybil Miles comes home from Pickerington, joined by daughter Mrs. Lee Jackson who stayed several days.

Clara Roush Eileen Stump Akron

Ohio University Departments Win Federal Grant

More than a dozen academic departments at Ohio University will share a federal grant of 58 740 dollars. The award was announced by the office of 10th District Congressman Clarence B. Miller. Funds will buy instructional equipment for undergraduate programs including laboratory and audio visual gear under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Ohio University 10Th District Clar

Examination for Fireman Draws Athens Applicants

Fire Chief Charles Dalton announced a civil service examination for a fireman on July 21 at 7 30 pm at department headquarters Columbus Road. One vacancy exists with an eligibility list to fill future openings. Applicants must be high school graduates aged 21 to 30 and need not reside in Athens to test. if hired they must move to the city. Applications are available at the chief's office and due by noon July 18.

Civil Service Charles Dalton Columbus Road Charles Dalton Asid Athens

Mason County Youth Corps counseling session announced

Olston O. Wright, program director, said the first week will end Friday with a two hour counseling period to review enrollees personal records. Enrollees must bring birth certificates and social security cards and have work permits and W-4 forms completed. Sessions span Hannan High School Point Pleasant High gym Wahama High School gym and emphasize attendance. May savings bond totals and a land transfer update were also noted in the briefing.

Mason Mason County Neighborhood Youth Corp Olston O. Wright Wright Hannan Hannan High School Point Pleasant New Haven and Mason Corp Wahama High School

Summer Classes Canceled at Athens High School

Athens High School canceled planned summer classes due to poor enrollment. Curriculum director Carl Sears cited higher fees from lack of state aid and many students preferring regular year courses with modular scheduling. Transportation concerns and location at The Plains also noted as factors.

Athens High School Carl Sears Currilum Sears Athens School the Plains

Athens Pastor Ordained As Adventist Minister

Philip Gager pastor of the Athens Seventh day Adventist Church was ordained to gospel ministry at the Mount Vernon camp meeting Saturday. He has served since September 1967 and holds BA and MA degrees from Andrews University. Gager, born in Georgetown Guyana, resides at 4 Palmer Street Athens with his wife and seven month old son Michael Todd. He also serves the Adventist church in Pomeroy.

Philip Gager Athens Michael Todd Palmer Street Adventist Church Pomeroy

Bad Check Charge Dismissed In Municipal Court

A bad check count against William M Hains of 26 Race St was dismissed in municipal court Wednesday for lack of jurisdiction. The 1986 check for $6 to 5 Pizza followed a closed account and prompted the charge filed 24 years ago.

Charles Winchell Nelsonville Winchell Beulah M. Kasler Hains St. Was Dis

Narcotics Charges Denied in Municipal Court

Three persons bound over to the grand jury on narcotics charges after a Municipal Court session. Judith A. Taylor and Robert E. Scheck Jr waived preliminary hearings on marijuana possession charges, each free on 5000 bond. Carride Percival did not waive his hearing on allowing his apartment to be used for narcotics dispension. All arrests followed an early June 15 raid at 20 Walker Street by Athens police and sheriff's deputies assisting with a search warrant.

Judith A. Taylor W. Union St Robert E. Scheck Jr Walker St Carride Percival Miss Taylor Scheck Percival Athens

Traffic Fines From Municipal Court Featured

Homer L. McWilnees Athens Route fined 75 dollars plus costs for driving with suspended license not returned. Paul W. Huffine 18 Albany cited for reckless driving 80 dollars and costs. Tome Gere 25 The Piers fined ten dollars for double yellow line violation plus costs. Dorald Miller 25 Albany cited for speeding with costs.

Homer L. McWilnees Athens Paul W. Huffine Albany Tome & Gere

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