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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1968

Page

2

Winter Drought Hurts Ohio Wildlife More Than Cold

Ohio Division 4 fish and wildlife officials say a February winter drought, not the extreme cold, may depress summer fishing and affect reproduction of pheasants and quail. Shad suffered a moderate kill from the freeze, while other fish remained largely unaffected.

Hocking Fish and Wildlife Division 4 Ohio Department of Natural Resources Athens George Billy Billy Talbott

Planning Commission Receives Water Survey Draft

Athens County Planning Commission members reviewed a preliminary draft of the Athens County Comprehensive Sewer and Water Study. William McKinley of the Ohio University Development Planning Institute presented findings on population housing transportation and resources and proposed eight sewer and water districts including Nelsonville Burr Oak Chauncey Amesville Margaret Creek Stewart Coolville and Athens. The districts could serve more people with water than sewage. The report notes the Tuppers Plains Chester Water District serving part of the county but not mentioned in the document.

Athens County Regional Planning Commission Athens County Comprehensive Sewer and Water Columbia Gas Co William McKinley Ohio University Development Planning Institute Nelsonville Burr Oak Chauncey Amesville Margaret Creek Stewart Coolville Athens Commission Tuppers Plains-Chester Athens County

Four of six arrested in dope raid released on bonds

Four of the six people arrested in a city narcotics sweep at 5 Palmer Street were freed on $16,000 bonds. Ravindra Shukla and Susan Shukla posted $4,000 bonds each. Arnold Waldstein released on $4,000. Richard son posted by father. Wayne Davis remains jailed on $10,000 total bonds with additional weapons charge. A 17-year-old OU student is in juvenile custody. Preliminary hearings set for Friday and March 25 for different defendants. Police seized marijuana and speed.

Palmer St Ravindra G. Shukla Susan Joan Palmer Ohio University Arnold Aaron Waldstein Teaneck N. J Robert Eugene Richardson Marietta Richardson Navy Wayne Allen Davis Davis Shukla Waldstein

Burglars Take Saws From Watkins Equipment Co

Athens police and sheriff deputies investigate an overnight break in at Gail Watkins Equipment on E State Street. Seven new chain saws valued 140 to 150 dollars each and eight used saws valued 50 to 100 dollars, plus one being repaired, were stolen. Burglars entered through a rear window and loaded the goods into a vehicle. Deputy units were called due to the site being in a newly annexed city area.

Athens Gail Watkins Equipment Co E. State Street Watkins

Name Our Season Contest At Ohio University Theater

Ohio University Theater seeks ideas for the 1968 69 season with six plays to be chosen. The winning entry earns two season ticket coupons for each show. Send six suggestions to Box Office Ohio University Theater Speech Building before March 17.

Ohio University Theater

Births At Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Gerald Kelly of The Plains welcomed a daughter. Admitted were Richard Van Dyke Athens Frederick Wooten Albany Mrs Michael Byron Albany Route 1 Mrs Elmer Althouse Albany Route 2 Louis C Seipel Sr Albany Route 2 Raymond Phillips Millfield Route L Mrs Gary Hanning and daughter Mrs Frank Morgan Mrs Pearl Wigal George Scott Louise Goodwin Zachary Clem ns Ernest Coe Mrs Freder ick Savage Tony Vaughn De io Darby and Mrs Roy Mil

Richard van Dyke Athens Frederick Wooten Albany Michael Byron Elmer Althouse Louis C. Seipel Sr Raymond Phillips Millfield Gary Hanning Frank Morgan Pearl Wigal George Scott Louise Goodwin Zachary Clemns Ernest Coe Frederick Savage Tony Vaughn Deio Darby Roy Mil

NYC Project Will Employ 125 Youths

A summer Neighborhood Youth Corps project in Columbus, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and approved by Secretary Willard Wirtz, will train 125 youths ages 16 to 21 in state parks, forests, nurseries and wildlife areas. Enrollees earn $1.25 per hour. total cost $209,485 with $169,100 federal funding and $40,385 state support. The program is administered by the Bureau of Work-Training Programs in Cleveland under John G. Turner.

Columbus Ohio Department of Natural Resources Willard Wirtz Department’s Bureau of Work-Training Programs Ohio Federal Office Building East Ninth St Cleveland John G. Turner

Two Athens Youths To Get Commissions At Ohio U ROTC

Sixteen ROTC cadets from Ohio University will receive commissions in Army and Air Force ceremonies Friday in Seigfred Hall. Brigadier General George W. Dicker will speak at the 8 p.m. event. William J. Culp of Jacksonville earns a second lieutenant commission in the Army from Col. William W. Bohn, while Donald E. Barrett receives an Air Force commission from his father Col. Donald L. Barrett.

Athens County Ohio University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps ROTC Army Air Force George W. Dickerson Ohio U Seigfred Hall William J. Culp Jacksonville William W. Bohn Donald E. Barrett Donald L. Barrett Ohio U’s Gen Dickerson U.S. Continental Army Command Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Ohio University extends 11 day spring recess for students

Ohio University students numbering 16 250 start an 11 day spring recess this Saturday marking the end of winter quarter. Spring classes resume March 28 while new students arrive March 25 for orientation and non pre registered students register March 26. Residence halls reopen March 25 with housing in Hayes Hall and Lakeview.

Ohio University Athens

Two OHIO Seniors Win Danforth Fellowships for PhD study

Honors College seniors at Ohio University Diana Yeager Ludonville and Marshall C Spradling Charleston received Danforth Graduate Fellowships for advanced study toward PhD degrees.

Ohio University Danforth Diana Yeager Loudonville Marshall C. Spradling Charleston

Denture Care Tip Promotes FASTEETH Use

To overcome denture discomfort sprinkle FASTEETH on the dentures. It helps keep them firm improving eating and comfort. The product is alkaline and helps prevent odor while promoting better fit. See your dentist regularly and obtain FASTEETH at drug counters.

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