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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1967

Page

3

Conservancy Board Holds Firm On Land Prices At Margaret’s Creek

Margaret's Creek Conservancy District directors voted to stand firm on land appraisals and offer amounts, despite farmer objections. They will pursue the same land area as before while considering individual case reconsiderations for survey corrections. Federal and state officials said independent appraisals may back options, with potential court actions raise costs and rates if settlements exceed appraisal values.

Margaret’s Creek James Stingel The Conservancy District James Richardson State Trict Lavelle Stinger Waterloo

Fire Crew Openings At City Fire Department

The city fire department seeks three qualified men for vacancies under Fire Chief Charles Dalton. Starting July 1 the salary is 475 a month with raises to 525, plus uniform allowance, holidays, pension and disability benefits, and two weeks vacation. Applicants aged 21 to 30 in good health and with a high school diploma should contact Chief Dalton at the fire station on Columbus Road. Added manpower supports the South Athens sub-station expansion due 1967 or 1968. civil service examination will follow for qualified applicants.

Charles Dalton Dalton Columbus Road South Athens

Court Rules Damages Are Collectable In Ohio Case

Athens County Common Pleas Court awarded Frank Cargould $3,000 after ruling Cecil Hanks admitted the plaintiff’s contentions. Hanks, an ex Ohio University student, failed to appear in court on a $12,500 damages suit. Jury verdict was delivered last month. defendant Jon A Moorehead from Zanesville also involved in the attack.

Athens County Zanesville Cargould

Gilkeys and Athens residents welcome new arrivals

Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Gilkey from Guysville announce a son. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Brew of Athens welcome a son. Admitted are Mrs. Paul Keever Mrs. Samuel Buffington Lee Kliesch Mrs. Margaret Tippie Milton Williams all of Athens Mrs. Perry Hartkins Athens Route 1 Mrs. Ethel Cartwright Glouster. Dismissed are Homer Kittle Delbert Adams Mrs. Leslie Cornwell and daughter Mrs. Blanch Russell Mrs. Raymond Dunfee Miss Jane Patterson Mrs. Daniel Miller Mrs. Allen Bennett Mrs. Donald Riley and son.

Kermit Gilkey Guysville Claude Brew Athens Paul Keever Samuel Buffington Lee Kliesch Margaret Tippie Milton Williams Perry Hartkins Daniel Miller Allen Bennett Donald Riley

Ex Alexander Teacher Files for School Board Seat

John Snediker, a former Alexander Local School District teacher, filed a petition to run for a county school board seat after not being rehired for 1966-67. His case followed an appeals ruling that denied reinstatement. In Athens County, candidates for five districts must file by Aug 9, with York Nelsonville and other districts adjusting seats.

Alexander John Snediker Perry County County Board of Elections Snediker Davis Greene Daniel Stright Athens County York-Nelsonville Athens City Trimble Glouster

Courthouse Exit Sign Relocated at Athens County Court

The red and white exit sign in the Athens County Courthouse basement has been moved to over the W Washington Street door after confusing taxpayers. An elevator remains unmarked in the basement, with many workers and visitors unaware of its location. The county owes 70000 on a seven year old elevator, pays 5000 yearly in maintenance, and bonds of 100000 won’t be paid until 1980.

Athens County W. Washington Street

Fishin Hole Full Ready For Worms

The old fishing hole for youngsters is now located on E State Street in front of the state natural resources building. George Billy, fish man agement official, said more than 250 catfish have been added to the pond in the last two weeks. Youngsters with poles and bait are needed now to catch fish. Billy warned the fish may be moved to other wildlife ponds if not caught in the next few days.

E. State Street State Natural Resources Building George Billy Billy

Miss Lenigar Earns Anderson College Degree

Phyllis Jean Lenigar daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Lenigar 93 Mulligan Rd Athens graduates from Anderson College with a bachelor of arts in sociology and psychology. She is among 219 students at the 50th anniversary ceremonies in Anderson Indiana.

Phyllis Jean Lenigar Glenice Lenigar Mulligan Rd Athens Anderson College Lenigar Anderson, Ind

Second Cool Night Recorded In Athene Area Weather

The Ath ens area cooled for a second night with an overnight low of 50 and a frigid 48 on Sunday. U.S. observer C. L. Colmer notes a Monday high of 80 and 11 am temp of 78, while forecasters warn of rising temperatures into the 90s by midweek and advise adding clothing.

Athens C. L. Colmer U.S Colmer

Survey Will Pinpoint County Health Needs

Three Ohio State medical students will live in Athens this summer to survey residents, doctors, nurses and administrators about the county health situation. The project, directed by Dr. Martin Keller and Frank Banks, aims to inform plans for an Appalachian Health Center in Southeastern Ohio and is funded by a federal grant and the Columbus Hospital Federation. The team will earn 360 dollars monthly and report to the Athens Medical Association in fall.

Athens County Ohio State University Athens Appalachian Health Ohio Frank Banks Ohio State Martin Keller State Keller Bolivia Banks Columbus Hospital Federation Athens Medical Association Linda Gilmore William Feeman Herbert Kahn

Judge Bolin Denies Bond Release Plea

Judge John Bolin refused a bond release for two Columbus men Gary Hicks and Ronald Schatz indicted for grand larceny. Both have had three lawyers since May 6 and failed to appear with their latest attorney as the June 14 trial neared. They remain jailed with $1,500 bonds. trial is now set for September 21.

Common Pleas Court John Bolin Columbus Gary Roger Hicks Ronald Hewitt Schatz

Parasite Institute Draws Biologists from 20 States

A six week summer parasitology institute at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine will be attended by Oscar Heck, associate professor of zoology at Ohio University. Thirty nine college and university biology teachers from 20 states participate in the program on general parasitology.

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Oscar Heck Ohio University

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