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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1964
Page
2
Athens faced widespread damage as the Hocking River crest reached 24.15 feet, the highest since 1913, flooding 380 homes and numerous businesses. City officials considered disaster status while evacuation of hundreds occurred and OU students evacuated from campus housing.
The Hocking River flooded Athens Tuesday night washing out a Baltimore and Ohio rail bed in east Athens. Water rushed into Bridgwater Machine and Vanadium Tool plants and possibly Athens Flooring Co warehouse, isolating Midget Motor Supply. Bridges and motors faced 30 inches of water in the boring mill area.
The piece lists past Hocking River high stages at Athens, noting March 1913 26 ft and other dates. It reports plant damage estimates unclear until re-entry, warnings of crippled operations, and disrupted contract talks with a federal mediator unable to reach Athens due to floods. Also mentions vanadium plant water intrusion, Midget Motors and Athens Flooring damage notes, plus a separate Cleveland homicide-related release and a defense authorization bill passage.
About 200 phones in Athens area out as high waters flood dorm basements and cut West Green lines. A National Guard truck aided Elliott Street equipment moves. 4965 long distance calls handled, 1900 above average. Local family reported missing then found at Morrison School. B and O rail line service disrupted by washouts and a damaged rail bed. Guard units aided police and Red Cross in evacuations and shuttle service.
Floods isolate Athens State Hospital and Jefferson utilities go out while National Guard supplies reach flooded areas. Fire department rescues a home from rising waters and classes cancel at Space Arts Building. Several residents are listed as displaced or discharged from local hospitals. Monthly engineers’ meeting canceled due to flood. Names of residents and locations included.
Doan’s Pills claim rapid pain relief for nagging backache headaches and muscular aches. They also soothe bladder irritation and act as a mild diuretic, aiming to improve kidney output. The advertisement invites readers to seek the large size for lasting nightly relief.
William J. Lewis, 49, pleaded innocent when arraigned Monday on a first degree murder charge in the 1962 strangulation of Marion Brubaker.
Mrs Forest Coon was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital at 5 45 p m Tuesday by The Plains emergency squad after becoming ill at home. She was given oxygen en route to the hospital.
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