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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1968

Page

7

Thieves Crack Two Safes at Buchtel and Burglary at Athens Club

Athens County sheriff deputies report two safes opened in Buchtel with about 342 dollars stolen. A separate break in at Athens Country Club involved a greenhouse blast shaker and a mower storage refrigerator damage. Additional thefts include a printer and roughly 300 dollars taken from a school or shop.

Athens County NeWrts Stalinsk Schol Toner Nager Tad Due Sot Wits Lab REN End Hildbert Savned Country Club

City Buses Carry 4 000 Passengers First Week

Athens Bus Lines reports 4000 riders in the first week of expanded service managed by Ray Lyons for James Morton Bucyrus. A six daily run mini bus now serves The Plains with flexible pickup along routes and rider fares set at 60 cents cash or 50 cents with booklets. Lyons is compiling second week figures and notes the temporary PUC permit enabled The Plains service.

Athens Ray Lyons James Morton Bucyrus Lyons Plains The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Busy May Term Grand Jury Expected Heavy Docket

Athens County Prosecutor Homer B Gall Jr plans a long May term grand jury starting May 13 with more than 30 cases. He notes the session could span two to three days and calls it the heaviest docket since his taking office. Charges include two manslaughter counts narcotics possession and use and multiple breaking and entering counts.

Athens County Homer B. Gall Jr Gall

Court totals 680 cases in Athens County Municipal Court

Judge Franklin Sheeter reported April filings of 680 court cases and bond forfeitures in Athens County Municipal Court, excluding civil cases and the 37 small claims suits. April collections from court cases and bond forfeitures totaled $40 423.50.

Athens County Franklin Sheeter Sheeter

Servicemen Honored as Vietnam Service Echoes at Home

Airman J C Cartwright of Glouster is in the 504th Tactical Air Support Group at Bien Hoa Vietnam and earns the Pacific Air Forces Tactical Unit Safety Trophy for 1967. Tech Sgt Robert L Slagle of Hamden received the Air Force Commendation Medal at Oklahoma City for meritorious service at Cam Ranh Bay Vietnam. Army Spec Four Peter P Butcher of Harrisonville earned the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam. additional Athens area servicemen and local youths are enlisting or training in the Air Force or electronics and mechanics.

J.C. William F. Cartwright Wilbur J. Cartwright Broad St Glouster 504Th Tactical Air Support Group Bien Hoa AB Vietnam Pacific Air Forces Tactical Unit Glouster High School Army Peter P. Butcher Charles L. Butener Harrisonville Rutlana Sign School Athens Air Force Stephen A. Hamer Jack Hamer Theancey Sands Harold S Or Clyde Harold Nelsonville T Hamer Harold

Athens Eyes New City Pool With Federal Support

Athens officials report the recreation commission is studying a new pool for the city and may present recommendations to a council committee. The plan is not settled but aims for operation by next summer and includes possible repairs at Crystal Pool this year. Health departments urged corrections, but officials favor a new facility possibly combining a community center.

Athens Raymond Shepard City Recreation Commission Shepard Recreation Commission Crystal Pool Ohio Department of Health Local Health Department

Lauderdale Book Brings Complaints

City officials initiated a study into the sale of a pocketbook titled What Happens in Fort Lauderdale amid educator and parent complaints. They review state and city ordinances on indecent literature and are contacting local stores to identify where the book is sold. Parents of grade school children filed complaints.

Fort Lauderdale Florida

Athens sees 49 degree low as rain and river rise

The Athens mercury fell to 49 degrees in the early hours after a high of 72. At 8:30 am the low held and 1h inches of rain were recorded. The Hocking River stood at 3.94 feet and rising. April rainfall totaled 3.59 inches, above last year’s 3.21 inches.

Athens Mercury U.S Cl. Colmer Colmer Hocking

Perry County Court Notes Seeks Divorce and Property Orders

Elisabeth Hummer of Thornville files for divorce from Newark man with petitions to divide real estate and property, while other notices include restoration of property and charges of gross neglect. The couple married in Newark on September 24, 1969, and attorney Phil Henderson represents the petitioner. Also noted is a divorce filing for Buddy Ray Allen with claims of neglect of duty and cruelty. they married in Gore on some date and have one child.

Eliabeth Hummer Thornville Pater Newark Mcklechin Phil Henderson Buddy Ray Allen Chargi Bath Junction City Gore

David Levett Named As Assistant Manager

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David J. Levett Adho Pedra Sayings and Janin Association Sis Fo Brive i Eyndon Juhnsen Isimm. Said Athens Lovert Canina Finance Corp Evans. Ville, Inc Lovet

Tattooed Shian Tribesmen Turn Alien Symbols Into Manhood

The Gilcoig tradition started as charms against illness and harm and evolved into intricate designs on Shian tribesmen. The once practical marks now symbolize manhood and cultural identity.

Aided PS Squad Aids City Fire at Heath Center

A fire department responded Wednesday morning to a blaze at Heath Center. Fire crews from Ned and the city assisted in extinguishing the incident around 9:23 am. No injuries were reported.

Laken Heath Center

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