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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1966
Page
2
Athens residents endure a second week of near 100 degree heat with a Sunday high near 99. Crystal Pool draws large crowds as farmers report drought stress. Kenneth Ackerman notes corn and hay losses from dry weather and flea beetle pressure while pond and livestock water remain adequate pending rain.
Two hundred community leaders are expected to attend an Agri Industry Twilight Review at Carpenter. Kenneth E. Ackerman, county extension agent, says the event runs 4 to 7 30 p.m. at the Southeastern Branch of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. A tractor wagon tour precedes an open pit beef barbecue with displays. Dr Roy M Kootman OSU College of Agriculture will speak on agricultural research contributions to Southeastern Ohio's economy.
In Alexander, a teacher named Snediker questions his nonrenewal as testimony opens in Common Pleas Court before the Fourth District Court of Appeals. Kenneth Elliott and board clerk testify about April minutes and Porter’s recommendations, while the board’s attorney argues state law on rehiring after nonrenewal.
Glouster Daily Bible School at the Church of Christ ended with a Sunday program. Don Seevers directed the two week event and awarded certificates to teachers and helpers. About 80 youngsters performed as chapters 192 CES set an annual meeting for Tuesday at 7 30 honoring 25 years of members with refreshments.
Beckley West Virginia incident reports Mrs. Garrett Hudnell of Union in satisfactory condition after a Sunday turnpike collision near Mossy Interchange. Jean McClain of Dayton, 26, died in the crash. Hudnell’s three children were not hospitalized. In Albany, James R. Dearth, son of Evelyn Dearth, is under observation at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey.
A hospital notes entry records multiple admissions and new births from Athens Albany Millfield and The Plains. Recipients include Mr and Mrs Richard Chubb with twins. Mr and Mrs Charles Elliott a son. Mr and Mrs Stanley Phelps a son. Mr and Mrs Norman Knapp a son. plus numerous named patients admitted across Athens Chauncey Albany Radcliff Mount Pleasant Millfield Glouster Belpre and The Plains with various route addresses.
Stanley Road and his wife Betty Sue Coolville were found guilty in Athens County Court Saturday of mutual assault and battery. They received one year probation and suspended $25 fines. Rev. Walter Jeffries returned to Athens after attending the Wesleyan Church of Americas 32nd General Conference in Houghton New York.
A sequence of property transfers lists numerous Athens area parcels. Transfers include Alva and Freda Vandeveer to Ruth Matthewson and Eilen Gillespie in Athens, and Arthur Cherrington to Eugene and Lola Hall in Trimble Two. Continuous entries cover farms, subdivisions, and lots in Athens and surrounding towns.
Three Pittsburgh youths were arrested by police Sunday and charged with trespassing at Ohio University Berry Hall. The student Delbert D. Hamilton 20 and two friends Lee Youngquist 19 and Thomas S. Werlinich 20 were released on 22 dollars bond for their Tuesday hearing.
Sealed proposals for unit price contract No. 86 497 cover nine bid items across Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Monroe Morgan Noble and Washington counties for state routes 7 21 33 50 93 180 327 401 664 and related roads. Prequalification and a five percent bid deposit required. plans on file with the Department of Highways Columbus.
Margaret Creek Conservancy District plans Site 6 construction soon at Wagoner Lake after a road flood-avoidance accord with county commissioners. The district seeks a flood easement and condemnation to secure four acres owned by William K. O’Brien of Columbus, with work due by October 1, 1967 and costs split between the district and county. The lake will honor Edwin R. Wagoner, former conservancy board president.
State Highway Patrol reported six people injured in a head on collision on Carthage Two Road south of Route 50 and investigated five other weekend crashes. Victims include Joyce Friend 27 Bernard Friend 33 George Clark 31 Bonnie Clark 20 Jerry Niggemeyer 20 and Char lene Heisman 17. Injured were taken to St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg.
A 17 year old Albany boy was cited to appear in Juvenile Court after admitting to three Albany burglaries. He bought a bus ticket in Athens for Akron Saturday morning and was apprehended by Franklin County sheriff's deputies. He allegedly broke into Sinclair Service Station Enlow and Zimmerman's Feed Stores and took about $16 in change. The youth was returning from Athens toward Columbus when detained.
The Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction invites sealed bids by July 20 for furnishing and labor to renovate and equip Athens State Hospital and Receiving Hospital in Athens Ohio. Plans and specs from Engineering Section 427 Cleveland Ave Columbus Ohio. bid bond 100 percent. bids may be rejected or accepted as deemed in the state’s best interest.
Two teenagers stopped at the North Y intersection of Routes 33 and 50A were cited by the State Highway Patrol for selling sparklers. William Wilcox, 18, from Central Ave, faces possession of fireworks charges and will appear in Municipal Court. a 17-year-old from Central Ave will be cited to Juvenile Court. They had about 500 dollars worth of fireworks including 10 cases of sparklers and a vendor claimed sale for a local merchant. The case remains under investigation.
The fourth annual Jaycee All-Western Horse Show opens at 7 30 p m July 3 with nine classes judged in the evening at the Athens County fairgrounds. Halter judging starts 10 30 a m July 4 while 15 performance classes begin 1 p m the same day. Awards totaling over 1000 dollars are offered for 28 events across two days, per Bud Ford, chairman.
Mrs. Sue Leedy age 64 of Athens Route 2 suffered a head injury when she fell on a sidewalk at W Union and Foster Place Saturday. She received first aid from the fire department emergency squad and was taken to Sheltering Arms.
Gaylord E. Cook president of the Athens County Farm Bureau and Floyd Mathews policy development chairman attended the annual conference at Columbus headquarters last week. Paramathia Lodge 25 F and AM will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Masonic Temple.
Local attorney Joseph Yanity was elected grand Knight of Council 1716 of the Knights of Columbus Sunday night. Other officers include Maj. Stephen Kovacs deputy grand knight Bob Kline chancellor Richard Rutkoskie recorder James Farley treasurer Bill Lavelle advocate Carl Ley warden Jim Niggemeyer inside guard Paul Coffey outside guard Jack Ley Paul Farley and Howard Eschenbacher trustees Pat White financial secretary and Frank Morgan publicity chairman. A swimming party is planned for 5 p.m. Sunday at Vanitys home.
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