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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1966
Page
5
Athens County Commissioners join with Hocking Conservancy District and nearby soil and water groups to seek federal planning aid for the Federal Creek watershed. Ohio Natural Resources review via Soil Conservation Service survey, with Ames and Morgan and Washington counties backing the move.
Athens High School seniors John Crewson Greg Prakas Ty Porter and Becky Patchen will travel to Cincinnati March 18 for the World Affairs Institute with students from four states. Sponsored by the Athens Rotary Club the event marks its 20th year with the theme India and Pakistan And Long-Range U S Interests.
Joseph C. Stehlin Jr becomes president and general manager of Midget Motors Corp after a limited group of investors acquires controlling interest. Founders Claud Dry and Dale Orcutt remain involved as expansion plans and two new automotive units are announced. Stehlin brings Ford, Chrysler, and Rootes experience to guide the King Midget maker.
A 12 member committee representing Alexander Local School teachers appeared before the board Monday seeking higher salaries and fringe benefits over an indefinite period, contingent on funds. The district averages 4720 dollars base pay. board favors the request if funds are available. The session also covered the new Alexander High School opening in September, relocating Waterloo pupils to the vacated high school, and the resignation of Lois Glaney after 47 years in education.
A Southeast ern Ohio School Boards Association clinic for boardmanship is scheduled for Wednesday at The Ohio University Inn from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. C. Paul Roaden of Ohio University’s Center for Educational Service chairs the event, with a luncheon address by Dr. Lewis Harris of the Ohio School Boards Association.
Admitted list includes Mrs. Steve Tatalos of Athens Mrs. Clyde Gibson of Amesville Harry Henry of Sharpsburg Stephen Kane of Athens John Kerkle of Athens and Mrs. Lelia Steinmetz of Athens Dismissals include John Grim of Albany Route 4 Clifford Steele of Harrisonville Route 1 David Wires of Stewart and Francisco baby boy transferred to Children Hospital in Columbus.
Robert M. Lloyd of Parkersburg West Virginia appeals a denial to vacate two sentences for armed robbery. Lloyd, sentenced by Common Pleas Court in February 1961 to the Ohio Penitentiary, files the notice with the district court based on questions of law.
David Mitchell Bolin 18 of Athens Route 1 was bound to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing on a charge of stealing an Athens High School camera valued at 238. His bond was cut from 1000 to 500. A juvenile implicated in the case was sent to Juvenile Court. Rebecca Kelsey 17 reported missing was found in Tampa Florida police said Monday. A nine inch television valued 150 was stolen from Moore's Store Court Street between 7 and 745 p m. Trent Trimble mayor John F Frazier named vice president of Athens County Health advisory committee. John Frazier was misidentified as Chauncey resident in prior report. Eagles to nominate a vice president and trustee at Wednesday meeting refreshments served.
Athens attorney William Lavelle argued for stronger pre trial publicity controls and sanctions for contempt of court while G Kenner Bush of the Athens Messenger defended free press rights. Both cited England and U S practice and urged balanced limits with voluntary ethics codes.
A city water line and storage tank to serve the new Athens High School on Route 33N are estimated at 150000 dollars. The city schools would pay 30000 dollars and the city government 120000 dollars, pending city council and school board approval. The school share may be spread over five years. The line extends from Athens Lake Motel on Columbus Road to the site and will supply normal use and fire protection. a storage tank will be built nearby.
Peggy Huntley, 18, an Ohio University employee, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital at 10:41 a.m. Tuesday from the old post office building after illness possibly linked to penicillin. Council spokesman noted water lines may start this year but water will be available when school opens, possibly September 1967, with plans possibly tied to a sanitary sewer and water district for The Plains. Several councilmen and school officials attended the Monday meeting.
Kiwanians hosted Athens High School basketball players and cheerleaders at a Buckeye CafeTeria banquet. Coach Charles McAfee praised their spirit during the season while Harry Lackey urged students to follow life rules and take pride in abilities. The club announced its next meeting for March 21 at Baker Center ballroom with Rotary.
The Coolville Riding Club, Inc. received non profit articles of incorporation from Secretary of State Ted W. Brown. Listed as members are Homer A Cole Roscoe Burdett and Marguerite Burdett serving as agent.
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