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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1967
Page
8
Ralph Bartlett of Athens Route 4 was fined 25 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace by intoxication. The charge was filed by Thelma Goff of Spanish Maine Route 508 in a sheriff's case.
Ohio legislators returned from Easter with 18 new House measures. A private insurers bill seeks to sell workers compensation coverage by private firms despite AFL-CIO opposition. LSD penalties tighten for pushers and first-time offenders face up to 1,000 fine or six months. second offenses up to 10 years. House also votes to raise hunting licenses and retiree classroom limits, while salary bills seek 10 percent raises July 1967 and 5 percent in 1968 for state workers including cabinet members. Other bills create separate departments, redefine urban affairs, and tighten oil and gas well separations. Rep. Leith McNamara leads work on private insurance. Rep. Troy James advocates tuition aid. Rep. Robert Jones backs operator licenses.
Gov. James A. Rhodes signed an emergency bill setting May 2 as the statewide primary date for consideration of bond commission and apportionment resolutions. The action came after lawsuits alleging improper voter consideration and ahead of a Democratic push to defeat the proposals. The measures also affect tax levies for Lakeland Community College and Kent State University branch district, and authorize a multipurpose levy for Ashtabula Joint Vocational School District.
New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison seeks warrants to seize two key figures in his JFK assassination inquiry. A warrant is issued for Lilly Mae McMaines as a material witness in Oswald related conspiracy claims. Garrison asks U.S. Attorney to issue an unlawful flight order for Gordon Novel,Doe. The move aims to bring FBI involvement in locating Novel amid questions from federal authorities.
Bowling Green Wood County will host the 1967 National Tractor Pulling Championships on Aug. 18 and 19 at the 80 acre Wood County Fair grounds. A total purse of 4500 dollars is the highest ever offered, with first prize in heavyweight middleweight and lightweight classes at 500 dollars plus a trophy. Dean Roach notes 30 money and nine trophy winners. Thousands are expected. housing arrangements are being made by the Wood County Agricultural Society.
Police records list Raymond Johnson 23 of Nelsonville cited for unsafe operation with a 25 dollar fine plus costs. John Karahuta 21 of 373 Richland Ave. fined five dollars and costs for no horn. George Orians 20 of 77 Mulberry St. fined ten dollars and costs for unsafe vehicle. Charles Johnson 46 of Nelsonville found guilty for left of center with ten dollars and costs. five dollar fine suspended. Walter Harrison Jr. 22 of Dayton charged with speeding. ten plus costs. Asa Pickett Jr. 30 of Nelsonville fined ten dollars for traffic light violation.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Yinger Logan welcome a son. Merl J Cave Sugar Grove Route 1 Mrs Margaret Stover New Straitsville Mrs Eliz beth Ansel and Mrs C F Ack ers both of Logan Miss Vickie F Danner Laurelville Route 2 Mrs Lawrence Smathers and son Mrs Lawrence Hart Mrs Clara Riggs Mrs Tom Souders details continue listing local names and addresses for birth notices.
Classified ads section described as a shopping center at your fingertips offering items from apples to zoo animals. Ads help buyers and sellers, aid newcomers, job seekers, and caregivers find openings and services, with staff assisting wording for best results.
Markets show cattle and calves steady to slightly lower with mixed livestock activity in Cincinnati and Gallipolis. Steers and heifers by weight range 800 to 1,050 pounds command 21.00 to 25.00 dollars. cows and bulls 17.00 to 23.50. calves 32.00 to 38.00. hogs, sows, and boars meet moderate demand. Ohio Dept. of Agriculture grain prices list No 2 red wheat 1.60 to 1.63 per bushel and No 2 corn 1.25 to 1.32 per bushel.
Logan firemen responded to two rural calls on Monday. At Floyd Thompson farm Route 595 Green Township eight acres of corn field burned after wind carried a trash fire. Later at Gore Wayne National Forest hillside fire burned three quarters of an acre prompted by a boy's campfire.
Six representatives from Meigs and Gallia attended a regional CAP conference in Jackson with Ohio Office of Opportunity sponsorship. Highlights included a public affairs training session led by Bettie Bjorn, a job training panel with Dr. Donald Beautty, Starthead training for summer programs, and a CAP funding procedures forum. Attendees included Richard Sayre and Lauren Hoffman of Gallia Meigs CAP and Frank Childers of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation.
Belpre area obituary notices report the deaths of Willard Lough formerly of Albany at St Josephs Parkersburg after an extended illness. James Riley Iron of Cheshire, and Hattie Keirns of Glouster are also noted with funeral details and survivors. Leonard Hanning of Roseville formerly Oak Grove is noted with incomplete funeral arrangements.
Clarence T. Wolfe, 20, of Racine Route 2, Pomeroy minor, is charged with reckless operation after his vehicle ran off Plants Road in Letart Township and struck a fence post. Deputy Sheriff Carl Hysell reported the incident and charges.
Donov an F Clagg 44 of Rio Grande is in Holzer Hospital for a fractured back after a 12 foot fall while employed by Dra vo Construction Co contractors on the Racine locks and dam project at Letart. He was injured Monday morning and is listed in fair condition.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey lands in The Hague to meet Queen Juliana and Dutch political leaders in a bid to ease tensions over the antiwar demonstrations. The trip frames him as a friendly intermediary rather than a top negotiator in the ongoing talks.
Four persons Marilyn Alkire Shirley Alkire Bonnie Welsh and Joyce Waggoner joined the Harrisonville Presbyterian Church during Sunday night services in Middleport.
The Zaleski PTA sponsors a square dance at Zaleski School this Saturday from 8 PM to midnight. Music will be provided by the Cherry Ridge Runners.
In Mayor Charles Legar court, Jimmy Watson 23 of Columbus paid a $15 speeding fine and costs. Leonard Smith Mason West Virginia and Fred Staats Parkersburg West Virginia forfeited bonds for disturbing the peace and assured clear distance. Carl Sauvage 18 of Pomeroy caused minor damages on W Main St by rear shifting into another car. Richard L. Harker filed a civil action in Wayne County circuit court for $9860 against James Randall Gilliam of Bidwell Route 2 claiming recklessness caused injuries to back, chest, neck and head with possible permanent damage. represented by attorney Don Kingery.
Almo B White of Route 1 Middleport Ohio named Administratrix of the Estate of William F Breley deceased of Rutland Meigs County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Dated March 11 1967 John C Bacon Probate Judge Meigs County Ohio 3 14 3 21 3 28
Notice declares Clair W Giles Jr of R D 2 Morrow Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of Clair W Giles deceased of Meigs County Ohio. Dated March 17 1967 John C Bacon Acting Probate Judge Meigs County.
Alma Miller of Middleport Ohio has been duly appointed executrix of the estate of D E Miller deceased of Meigs County Ohio. Fiduciary claims must be filed within four months. Dated March 3 1967.
Lawrence A. Smith of Pomeroy is named executor of Gladys M Smith estate Meigs County. Floyd M Brookins of Athens is named administrator of Olive Brookins estate Millfield Athens County. Public bids invited by Village of Jacksonville for liquid asphalt and limestone resurfacing, bids due April 17, 1967. Bonnie Oskey Clerk.
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