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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1967

Page

2

Keller Sent To Grand Jury In First Degree Murder Case

A 34 year old Pomeroy man pleaded innocent to a first degree murder charge in county court over the death of his wife Evelyn Keller. Judge George Schoonover bound him over to the grand jury with no bond until its May session. The case follows Evelyn Keller being fatally shot while on a phone call with the Sheriff. The defendant was appointed counsel after requesting representation.

Pomeroy Area Charles Junior Keller Ball Run Road Pomeroy Franklin Sheeter Harold Shields George Schoonover Keller Sheltering Arms Hospital Meigs County Common Pleas John Bolin

Hocking River Falls Below Flood Stage

The Hocking River was falling today after cresting at 12.85 feet on Wednesday, now at 10.80 feet by 11 a.m. Colmer of the U.S. observer reports a trace of rain overnight. Temperatures ranged from a low of 31 to a high of 45, with the 11 a.m. reading at 53.

Hocking Co. L. Colmer U.S Colmer

Six Threats Reported In Athens Area

Six threats reported in Athens area as dairy farmers describe threatening phone calls. Sheriff deputies said about 13 calls have been received threatening physical or property damage, including a call promising to blow up a barn. NFO members report similar threats during ongoing disputes with NFC.

Scioto Milk Producers Association Portsmouth NFC NFO Earl Bailey Athens County Nfo Bailey

Voter Registration For May Primaries Closes

About 75 people registered for the May primaries as the county election board reported. Registration closed Wednesday and will reopen May 13. Athens voters in five precincts will register for the November 7 general election, while May primary registration is not required for them. About 4,475 Athens residents are eligible to vote. City residents face two constitutional amendments and a school tax levy, with Republican candidates for treasurer and Fourth Ward council noted.

County Election Board Athens Baker Plains Athens City Fourth Ward Council

Kiwanis Kee Hunt At Athens Fairgrounds

The Athens Kiwanis Club sponsors an Easter egg hunt at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Saturday morning. Brad Davis chairs the event, which offers three age groups and prizes for the top three finishers in each group. Eggs will be candy not candy substitutes.

Athens Athens County Fairgrounds Athens Kiwanis Club Brad Davis Davis

Easter Party Planned For Area Children

Thirty two children from low income families in the Athens Chauncey area will be guests tonight for an Easter party at Bromley Hall sponsored by the private dormitory's sixth floor residents. Each room on the floor sponsors at least one child with a steak dinner donated by Bromley Hall management and Easter baskets provided by students. Two students will wear Easter costumes to hand out prizes and run games.

Athens- Chauncey Area Bromley Hall Bromley Hall Management

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