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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1962

Page

2

Dr DeVeau To Head ARA 7 County Program

Dr Burton DeVeau of Ohio University was chosen to direct the Area Redevelopment Administration's technical assistance program in a seven county Southeastern Ohio district. The $70 000 grant funds a three fold plan to utilize university resources develop new and expand existing industry and form a permanent economic development unit at OU for Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs and Vinton counties.

Burton W. DeVeau Ohio University Area Redevelopment Administration Ohio DeVeau Paul L. Noble College of Business Administration Erwin Gericke Lancaster U. S Department of Commerce Walter H. Moeller Martin L. Hecht The University Ted Hecht Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Vinton Southeastern Ohio Regional Council

Housing Discrimination Discussed By McElroy

Attorney General Mark McElroy chaired a Thursday conference with presidents of Ohio University Bowling Green State University and Miami University. He urged adopting off campus housing rules to prevent federal lawsuits and outlined a plan based on court decisions expert opinions and policies from other state universities. The presidents agreed to pursue non discrimination policies in off campus housing.

Mark McElroy Ohio University Bowling Green State University Miami University McElroy Ohio University Boards of United States

County Treasurer Sets Visits For Real Estate Tax Collection

Tax collector T. C. Kincade announces second half real estate tax collection in Nelsonville Glouster Amesville and Coolville. He will staff Nelsonville First National Bank Monday and Tuesday for Nelsonville York Township taxes. July 5 and 6 Gouster Community Bank serves Trimble Glouster. July 9 Amesville First National Bank covers Ames and Bern Townships and Amesville. July 10 Tri-County Bank Coolville serves Carthage Troy Townships and Coolville.

T. C. Kincade Nelsonville Glouster Amesville Coolville Nelsonville First National Bank Nelsonville York Township Gouster Community Bank Trimble Township Glouster Amesville First National Bank Ames Bern Tri-County Bank Carthage Troy

Democrats Hold Precinct Worker Workshop in Athens

About 75 Democrats from the 10th District attended a precinct workers workshop at the Sportsman Grill. Stewart Minns of the Democratic state HQ spoke on organizing precincts, with literature and instruction books distributed for the county workshop planned before the fall campaign. About 17 Athens County central committee members attended.

10Th Sportsman Grill Stewart Minns Athens County Athens County Central Committees

Vers O Neal Dies in Athens County

Mrs. Faye O Neal 51 of Athens Route 3 died Thursday evening in Sheltering Arms Hospital after a short illness. She lived in Athens County all her life, and with her husband ran a local restaurant. Survived by husband Don two sons Jack and Richard a brother Leland Southerton and mother Alice Heavner. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. at McDougal Church with burial at the adjoining cemetery. Two men named Stewart were fined by County Judge George Schoonover for traffic offenses. Helen Parker 79 of 77 North High Street dies earlier in week. services Saturday at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home.

Faye O'Neal Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Don Jack Richard New Lexington Leland Southerton Alice Heavner John Heavner Jagers and Sons Funeral Home McDougal Church Stewart George Schoonover State John A. Stewart Raymond Stewart Hartford W. Va Helen Parker N. High St Jagers and Sons James Sherf West Union Street

Royal McBee Declares Dividends. Common Stock Action Omitted

Royal McBee directors approved quarterly dividends on serial preferred stock with amounts for Series A B C and D payable July 16 to record holders July 6. Board did not act on a common stock dividend. Also notes social visits, a Michigan death, and a delinquency charge against Rodney Shutts in Nelsonville.

New York N. Y Royal McBee Allan A Ryan

Dozer Burns After Battery Theft and Fire Incident

Ben Runyon of Amesville reported misfortune with his bulldozer, including a stolen 12 volt battery used for timber cutting on Broadwell-Bartlett Hill, followed by a major fire two days later causing heavy damage to the machine. The bulldozer had been purchased about two months earlier.

Ben Runyon Amesville Broadwell-Bartlett Hill Robert Allen Runyon

County Schools Begin Search For Teachers

Ath ens County schools seek to fill about 35 teaching posts for 1962 63 as 150 applications arrive. George Christman says the bulk are for secondary positions with 15 high school and 20 primary openings. The superintendent's office screens applicants and districts hire, aiming to fill all vacancies by fall term.

Athens County George Christman Christman

Drivers Cited By Police Are Fined

Three motorists were fined in Municipal Court Friday on city police traffic citations. Dolin of Albany pleaded guilty to improper brakes and was fined $10 plus costs. Gadi ne and Hawk paid fines for parking meter violations. Walker pleaded guilty to a stop sign charge and McAfee's case for failure to yield was continued until July 19 with bond set at $40.

Kenna E. Dolin Albany Dolin Paul Phillip Abraham W. Union St W. Union Foster Pl JoAnn Gadine Athens Paul M. Hawk Barbara Jean Walker Glouster Robert Wooten McAfee Euclid Dr

Birth at Athens couple welcome a son

Mr and Mrs Donald Mc Carthy of Athens announce the birth of a son. Hospital notes list admissions for Myrtle Van Meter of Guysville Route 1 Charles A Pratt of Athens Route 5 Mrs William Tippie of Jacksonville and Harold C Rutter of Athens. Discharged Jeffrey Merriman of Millfield Route 1 Mrs Ellen Clark of The Plains and Helen Laverty of Athens. Blood used one pint.

Donald McCarthy Athens Myrtle van Meter Guysville Charles A. Pratt William Tippie Jacksonville Harold C. Rutter Jeffrey Merriman Millfield Ellen Clark the Plains Helen Laverty

Chauncey Personals Note Family Visits Across Ohio

Albany couple Mr and Mrs Harry Love welcome Johnny Love home after a week with grandparents and aunt. Waverly’s Raymond Savage spent a day with mother Mary Lee Savage. Athens visitors included Raiford Kirkendall and children Timmy Greg Jeff. The Hillens hosted Mary Cox Ella and Mabel Moore with ties to Cox and Moore. Russell family reunion at Park of Roses Columbus. District acquaintances frequent calls and dinners across Athens Columbus Nelsonville McConnelsville and Buchtel communities.

Johnny Love Harry Love Albany Willard Simonton Ann Simonton Raymond Savage Waverly Mary Lee Savage Raiford Kirkendall Timmy Greg Jeff Athens Emory Hillen Mary Cox Ella Mabel Moore Connett Cox William Evener Ruby Williams Logan

Albany Man Victim Of Thief At Lake Hope

Roger Van Dyke reported three watches a class ring and a wallet stolen from beach possessions while he swam with family at Lake Hope. Value listed as 160 dollars. Also, two drivers were fined in Athens County Court for traffic violations. Marilyn Daily, 19, Athens charged with driving on a freshly painted centerline. Charles Saxon, 55, Nelsonville, cited for driving left of center. Family Night set at Crystal Pool from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 cents admission.

McArthur Lake Hope Beach Roger van Dyke Albany Vinton County Harold Steele State Highway Patrol Athens Marilyn S. Daily Charles E. Saxon Nelsonville Crystal Pool

Sunday and midweek services listed for multiple churches

In Athens the weekly church schedule lists Chauncey Churches Chauncey Methodist Sunday School at 9 30 am Worship 10 10 am, Millfield Methodist Sunday School 10 am Worship 11 am Bible study midweek, Church of Christ Parish Greens Run and other congregations with service times. The weather report notes a high of 91 and a low of 64 as a four day stretch of 90 plus continues. C L Colmer US observer reports.

Chauncey Methodist Millfield Paul Robinson Chauncey J. A. Long Morristown Holiness Pilgrim Holiness Church of God Concord Athens C. L. Colmer U. S

Bond Forfeiture Returns to Cincinnati Firm

Athens County fails to collect a $10,000 bond posted by Wabash Fire and Casualty Insurance Co of Cincinnati after Robert Ross Nicholson did not appear for sentencing. Nicholson was later arrested in Fort Wayne and sent to the Ohio Penitentiary to serve his term for possession of burglary tools. Chief Justice Weygandt notes the bond will be returned to the bonding firm and Athens may recover $143.31 in incidental expenses.

Athens County Wabash Fire and Casualty Insurance Co Cincinnati Phyllis L. Cross Supreme Court Nicholson Ohio Fort Wayne Ind Athens Carl S. Weygandt Homer B. Gall Jr Justice Weygandt

Driving Case Re scheduled after deadlocked jury

Jurors failed to reach a verdict in the Municipal Court driving while intoxicated trial of Francis A. Lavelle age 76 of Athens Route 1. After more than two hours of deliberation a new jury list will be drawn and a new trial date set. Lavelle was represented by two attorneys and his son with the State Highway Patrol arresting officer and city officers testifying for the prosecution.

Francis A. Lavelle Athens John Newcomb Lavelle William Joseph B. Vanity Jr State William Rowland H. G. Miley Clyde Beasley Jr Harlan Harris Earl Goodin Athens Fire Department Robert Liggett Prim Rosser Bateman Athens Police Department Harold Miller George Fee Fannie

Driver Cited After Crash on Route 50 near Coolville

State Patrol cited 23 year old John Brozak of Athens Route 1 after a collision with a truck driven by 25 year old Harold Harrison of Gallipolis Route 2 on Route 50 east of Coolville. No injuries were reported. Brozak faces improper turning charges and a court appearance set for July 7 in Athens County Court.

State Highway Patrol Coolville John Brozak Athens Harold Harrison Gallipolis Brozak Athens County

Horse Show Parade Set Saturday in Athens

A downtown Athens parade precedes the Richland Area Fire Department horse show opening Saturday at 7 p.m. The parade leaves the fairgrounds at 5 30 p.m. traveling a loop through Union Street College State Carpenter Congress and back to the fairgrounds with fire equipment and riders from English western and pony events. The two day show continues Sunday with events from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Profits fund equipment for rural area protection.

Athens Richland Area Fire Department Fairgrounds W. Union St S. College el. State Carpenter Congress W. Union Richland Department

Man pleads guilty to discharging firearm in city

James Edward Reinhart 39 of Columbus pleaded guilty in municipal court to discharging a firearm in Jake’s Sandwich Shop on Court Street near midnight Wednesday. He was fined $25 and costs and charged with carrying a dangerous concealed weapon. The case was continued to July 10. bond set at $100. James D. McClung 33 of Parkersburg forfeited $21 bond for improper passing.

James Edward Reinhart Columbus Reinhart Jake Court St James D. McClung Parkersburg W. Va State Highway Patrol

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