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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1968

Page

2

Four held for grand jury after Athens narcotics raid

Four people from Palmer Street were bound over to the Athens County grand jury after a March 10 narcotics raid. Ravindra Shukla and Susan Shukla, both 25 and 21, faced charges as keepers of a house for narcotics. Wayne Davis, 27, charged with selling and possessing marijuana and carrying a concealed weapon. Arnold Waldstein, 19, charged with possession of marijuana. Bond totals ranged from 4,000 to 10,000.

Athens County Franklin Sheeter Athens County Grand Jury Ravindra G. Shukla Susan Palmer St Wayne Allen Davis Palmer Street Arnold Aaron Waldstein

Motorist Cited After Auto Crash

Rose H. Follrod 41 of Euclid Dr charged with failure to yield after Avon Place Dalton Ave collision at 7:45 am. Her car hit Marjorie Hollinger 9 Charles St causing damage to fenders and Hollinger’s right door. Two passengers and Follrod minor head bumps treated on scene. Then multiple people listed with various bond forfeitures and charges including speeding and assorted amounts.

Rose H. Follrod Euclid Dr Avon Place Dalton Avenue Charles St Sue Ann Follrod

Forest Fire Danger Returns in Southeast Ohio Dry Weather

Southeastern Ohio sees renewed forest fire danger as seven fires reported in Athens Meigs and Perry Counties amid high winds and temperatures. Fires burn across multiple townships with several incendiary origins. since mid February over 900 acres have burned, approaching double the seasonal average.

Ohio Hocking River Athens Meigs Perry Richland Area Ohio Division of Forestry Long Run Richland Ivan Brown Hooper Street Dis N. L. Russell Harmony Road Coolville Rome Township Meigs County Salem Rutland U.S. Forest Service Wayne National Forest New Straitsville Perry County Federal Forest

Spring Weather Brings Warmth to Athens

The Athens area enjoyed bright spring conditions as the U.S. observer reported a 75 degree high today, five degrees warmer than Tuesday. The overnight low was 40, marking a cooler night ahead.

Athens C. L. Colmer U.S

Rip Van Winkle and Nagging Backache Remedy Ad

Doans Pills offered as a non habit forming analgesic for nagging backache and muscle pains tied to overexertion stress and sleepless nights. Claims long standing use, urging readers to try the large size for relief and convenience.

Rip van Winkle Doan

Special Train Brings Students Back To Town

A one time only Balti more and Ohio special train from Cincinnati to Athens brought 14 Ohio University students back for spring vacation. The event restored platform lights at the Athens depot and followed the old Train 32 schedule before the National Limited was cut in January. The hearing on the earlier discontinuance continues in Columbus with a Public Utilities Commission decision pending.

Athens Baltimore and Ohio Cincinnati Ohio University B&o Old National Limited Columbus Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Bobo May Get Back Election Board Post

The Republican executive committee endorsed the return of Bobo as Athens County elections director saying he has changed his mind and will accept the post at the old salary. He and deputy Ruth Stratton had resigned after a 2-2 deadlock over salary increases.

Ray Bobo Athens County Republican Executive Committee William Rowland Bobo Ruth Stratton Board of Elections William Lavelle William Hoffman Ted Brown E. B. Young Young Rowland William Howell Nelsonville Raymond Case Glouster State Highway Garage

Alexander Site For OSBA Forum

Alexander High School hosts an Ohio School Boards Association information forum Thursday night to discuss the educated child's future. The film What Do We Want Our Children To Become by Melvin Tumin of Princeton tackles IQ tests and the stunting effect of schools. Registration starts at 7 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. start for the hour long film followed by a panel discussion among local educators and university professors ending at 9:30 p.m.

Alexander High Ohio School Boards Association Albany Melvin Tumin Princeton University Tumin I. Q

Eighth Grade Science Fair At The Plains School

Athens eighth graders display science projects tonight at The Plains School auditorium. About 175 of 300 students have displays with doors open 7:30 to 9 p.m. Top three announced at 8:30 p.m. Awards follow. Preliminary for district fair at Ohio University Saturday. 20 top entries advance to Ohio U.

Athens Plains Ohio University Ohio U

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