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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1966

Page

18

Athens City Council Rejects Daylight Saving EDST Plan

Athens city council voted to kill the daylight saving EDST proposal citing county opposition and public opposition. A petition drive and unofficial counts showed more opponents than supporters, while some members noted local ties, busier evenings, and work schedules as factors. The meeting also approved ordinances funding engineers, city planner, and extended fire protection contracts with Ohio University.

Athens Council Harry Crewson W. B. Pruden Elliott St

County Stand Continued as Commissioners Oppose DST

Two Athens County commissioners oppose daylight saving time citing confusion and lack of benefits. Louise Linscott of Amesville Grange 798 backs the stance, while a third commissioner plans to study the issue. The board also reviews bids for two dump trucks but sees no bid for the recorder’s microfilm editor and will solicit new offers.

Commission James Edwards John Law John Cline Louise Linscott Amesville Grange 798 Athens County Athens D. M. Merrick Athens City Highway Department Bob Hess, Inc Gail Watkins Equipment County Recorder

Tuesday Warmth Returns to Athens After Snow

Observer C L Colmer reports a warm Tuesday in Athens with a 10 am temperature of 31 degrees, up 17 from the morning low. Monday brought a high of 34 and a light dusting of snow.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Dover Boys Committed In Entries

Two Chauncey youths aged 15 and 16 broke into three school buildings five private homes and the old county dog pound. They were committed to a state juvenile institution after testing by the state youth commission. Sheriff deputy and county youth officer led the investigation. A separate item notes the National Association of Retired Civil Employers meeting at Buckeye Cafeteria at 6 p m Friday with Medicare and income tax on the agenda.

Chauncey Harold Rose Old County Chauncey Area State Youth Commission NARCE National Association of Buckeye Ross Wright

Countywide dog quarantine ordered by commissioners

The county board of commissioners, following the health commissioner and state veterinarian, imposed a 90 day quarantine on all dogs to curb possible rabies spread. Rabies cases were reported in Meigs County and the Shade area after a rabid skunk was found dead on Mohler Lane. Two children exposed will receive anti rabies shots as the move emphasizes local confinement of rabies.

County Board of Commissioners Meigs County Shade Mohler Lane Mullizan Health Department

Athens High Earns 36 Top District Music Ratings

Athens High School received 36 top ratings in a district music festival sponsored by the Ohio Music Education department. Awards covered soloists and ensembles across grades, with firsts noted in instrumental and vocal categories and multiple named students recognized for top ratings and ensembles.

Athens High Athens High School Ohio Music Education Walter Suchanek Dorothy Shuster Daniel Fleming Thomas Wiseman Chriss Stubbs Jane Culbert Steve Hedges Mike Dalzell Barbara Kendall Beth Dublin Sandy Elliott David Shafer Nancy Selleck Priscilla Clark Ginger Potts Steve Couradis Rich Brophy Tyke Weekley Dave McFarland Roger Boyd Martin Kirkendall Linda Williams June Hudwell Jane Williamson Cathy Smith Carin Olson Susan Seileck Anna Bannon Dan Williams Randy Wheaton Don Glasgo Anne Turnbull Beth Davies Judy Martin Ned Tribe John Baker Peg McGinnis Pete Couladis

Waterloo Club Plans Fund-Raising Sale

Members of Waterloo High School's Vocational Industrial Club collect dishes clothing furniture and radios to fund their annual Detroit trip. Donations can be picked up at Howard Parsons Shell Service Station on Carpenter St Athens or by calling 664 2106 or 664 2159.

New Marshfield Waterloo High School Detroit Mich Howard Parson Shell Carpenter St Athens

Defendants Sentenced For Break-Ins In Buchtel Tavern

Two Lancaster area men James Edward Deal 23 Bremen Route 1 and Kenney Paul Culbertson 18 Lancaster were sentenced Tuesday by Common Pleas Judge John Bolin for breaking into a Buchtel tavern. They pleaded guilty to informations bypassing grand jury action. Officers linked them to 15 burglaries across three counties. Two co-defendants remain jailed on 5000 bond each.

Lancaster Area Ohio Common Pleas John Bolin Buchtel Tavern James Edward Deal Bremen Route 1 Ohio Penitentiary Kenney Paul Culbertson Lancaster Mansfield State Reformatory

Air Force Team to Visit Ohio U to Explain Officer Programs

An Air Force information team will visit Ohio University's Baker Center March 8 and 9 to explain commissioning procedures and answer questions about officer programs, according to local recruiter T Sgt. Jack Stephens.

Air Force Ohio University Baker Center Tsgt Jack Stephens

Fire crews respond to chimney fire at residence

City firefighters rushed to 16 Campbell Street at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday after soot in a chimney caused a small fire at Ben Dishon’s home. No damage was reported. Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Masonic Temple.

Ben Dishon Campbell St New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&am Thursdday Masonic Temple

Time Proposal Athens maps utilities for planning project

Athens city planners propose mapping underground utilities to aid future development. The plan accompanies two bills related to selling bonds for the 1965 Graham Drive paving project.

Athens Ing Graham Dr

City seeks safety director with police background

City administration plans a new safety director post. Two candidates have been interviewed as the council created four new posts Monday night. The appointee will oversee police and fire, traffic control and lighting, with a $550 monthly salary rising to $650.

Raymond Shepard City Cuncil Dwight Robinson Shepard

Margaret Creek Unit Seeks Waterloo Land for Wildlife Lake

The Margaret Creek Conservancy District aims to close Waterloo Township land deals soon for a wildlife lake as part of the Margaret Creek Watershed Project. Attendees at a Monday meeting included district staff, Jerald Miller from Farm and Home Administration, and FHA officials. The district seeks FHA loans totaling 51 816 for water supply 78 999 for water treatment and 200 000 for recreation with Alexander Water Co. to handle Albany area distribution after a man made lake near U S Route 50.

Margaret Creek Jerald Miller Marietta Home Administration FHA Columbus Lavelle John Hamill George Mara Evans Mechwart Hambleton Tilton Floyd Williams Alexander Water Co Albany Athens

Come on in. Go all out clean white sock in the

The fragment offers no clear event or names. It reads as a casual invitation with an unclear directive about a clean white sock. No discernible action, location, or organizations are present.

Adlastic Socks Claim Superior Stretch and Longevity

An advertising pitch touts Adlastic socks as 65 percent lambswool and 35 percent nylon with spandex for full stretch. It promises durability and a better fit for feet sizes 10 to 15, offering colors and prices for clean white socks and other options.

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