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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1964

Page

2

Grover Wins Representative Nomination in Athens County

In unofficial returns from Athens County primary voting Roy Walsh defeated Claudis Chappel 2353 to 2146 for Republican recorder. Brandon Grover Sr led three way GOP race for representative with 1753 total. Margaret Barber topped GOP clerk of courts with 2438. Wakefield and Lowry won GOP commissioner nominations.

Paul Efaw Athens County Roy Walsh Albany Claudis Chappel Chappel Dwight Scott Athens Route 1 Alex Molnar Glouster W. H. Wakefield Earl Lowry Waterloo Township Grover Elmer Jones GOP Ryoma Jones Wakefield Lowry Chriss Wolfe John H. Robinson Miss Barber Athens Romine Clerk of Courts Office Scott Molnar Election Board Margaret Mitchell George Sheeter C. F. Patton Patton Sheeter U.S. Navy Reserve

Taft Leads County Primary in Athens County Returns

U S Rep Robert Taft Jr led Athens County primary balloting for state contests with 3600 to 1114 for Ted W Brown Secretary of State. Bond issue passed 5299 to 2542. In Democratic Senate Stephen Young led with 2130, John H Glenn Jr 846, Albert T Ball 63, William Hotchkiss 44.

U.S Robert Taft Jr GOP Athens County Taft Ted W. Brown Sena Stephen Young John H. Glenn Jr Albert T. Ball William Hotchkiss Charles J. Carney Richard D. Kennedy Robert E. Sweeney Oliver P. Bolton

4-H Advisors Officers Attend Training Meeting

Athens County 4-H advisors and officers met at The Plains School to review the national leadership forum and welcomed a Uruguay visitor. Delegates Marion Blazier and O C Harner led sessions while Miss Karen McInturf shared Uruguay travel notes and slides.

Athens County 4-H the Plains School National Leadership Forum Uruguay Marion Blazier 4-H Leadership Forum Washington, D. C O. C. Harner Blazier

Well Contract Awarded For City Water System

The contract to connect two water wells to the treatment plant on W State St was awarded to Wolfe and West Construction Amanda after bidding 7543.93 for work on Ohio University property and city land. The mayor said the firm will supply the pipe for the job. Common Pleas Court orders Franklin Federal Savings and Loan to recover 775.85 on a promissory note from Conrad and Mary Hewlett Nelsonville.

W. State St Wolfe and West Construction Amanda Ohio University Common Pleas Court Franklin Federal Savings and Loan Association Conrad Mary Hewlett Nelsonville

County Chairmen Win Committee Contests

Unofficial returns show political party chairmen winning central committee contests in their home precincts. Republican William Rowland led Athens Ward 4 Pet. 2 with 59 votes to Marlene Dunfee 48, while Democrat William Lavelle led Ames Township 55 to 22 for C. E. Sheridan. Grover Koons led Trimble Democrats with 56 in a three way race, Harry Sharp 30, Mort McClelland 8. William Liggett edged Charles McDonald 28 to 27 in The Plains 1. Pearl E. Graham topped Robert D. Landis 43 to 32 in Buchtel Democrats.

Central Committee Wiliam Rowland Marlene Dunfee Athens Pet William Lavelle Ames Township C. E. Sheridan Grover Koons Trimble Harry Sharp Mort McClelland William H. Liggett Charles McDonald the Plains Pearl E. Graham Robert D. Landis

Driver Hurt In Route 50 Auto Crash

A two car collision on Route 50 west of the Athens Washington line at 3 p.m. Tuesday left Gerald Leroy Uldrich 24 Athens Route 5 with possible back and spinal injuries and a cut lip. He was admitted to Camden Clark Hospital. Garnet Marie Griffin 47 Coolville Route 3 was treated and released with knee and shin bruises after her car failed to stop at a stop sign and struck Uldrich’s vehicle.

Athens Washington County State Highway Patrol Gerald Leroy Uldrich Camden - Clark Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Garnet Marie Griffin Coolville Griffin Ulbrich

Radar Hill Open House at Ohio University Facility

An open house at Radar Hill facilities in Ohio University was underway with buses transporting visitors every 20 minutes starting at 4 30 p m. The event concludes at 7 30 p m.

Ohio University Radar Hill

New Officers Elected By Lions Club

Athens Lions Club names 1964 65 president elect Cecil McGlone and officers including William Rose Jerry Myers Ray Noel Dudley Bumpas Hap py Howell William Channell Lester Moench Jr S J Parkis Francis Pontious H C Rutter David Funk Directors will be installed May 19 at the Sportsman Grill with district governor staff attending. June vehicle safety check program and July hole in one golf tournament planned.

Athens Lions Club Kent Bumpass Sportsman Grill Cecil McGlone William Rose Jerry Myers Ray Noel Dudley Bumpass H. W. “Happy” Howell William Channell Lester Moench, Jr S. J. Parkis Francis

Board Grants Appeal In Drive In Zoning Case

Athens zoning board sustains appeal clearing way for Frisch's Big Boy drive in restaurant in downtown Athens. Wade Tom owner of Spot Pizza leases land to Lou Anon of Cincinnati who will operate local franchise. Erle Bridgewater defends that the B-2 downtown district zoning fails to mention drive in restaurants.

Athens’ Zoning Board of Appeals Athens Wade Tom Spot Pizza W. Union St Lou Anon Cincinnati Erle Bridgewater Tom

Tax Forms Mailed and Local Permits Updated

The city income tax depart ment mailed 402 estimated Athens income tax declarations for April 1 to Dec 31 1964 with one third due by July 31. Help is available at the city hall basement. Marriage licenses were issued with zoning notes for Athens. Property remodeling and lease details include a $40 000 to $50 000 cost and a plan to start June 1 with opening Sept 15. The Parfitts seek a property boundary clarification at 14 N Congress St with 30 days for additional information. The last Junior Leader Club meeting precedes final enrollment on Wednesday at 7 p.m in the Junior Fair Building.

City Income Tax Department Athens J. Emerson Davis Tax Department City Hall Robert Linder Frisch Corporation Anon Bernice Hope Begorra W. Parker Walker Tom

Membership Awards Given At Athens Masonic Event

Seven members of Para mathia Lodge 25 F and AM received awards during Past Masters Night, a sesquicentennial lodge event. Ben R. Evans presented 50 year pins to David L. Jones and Alvis C. Law. 25 year pins went to John W. Chappell Ernest E Hart Solomon Rosenberg James A. Simpkins and Roy F. Wichterman. Past masters in attendance included Glenn L. Atkinson Bernard Spaulding J W Kelley Raymond Webb Joe Jagers W W Connett and others.

Paramathia Lodge F&am Ben R. Evans Ohio Grand Lodge David L. Jones Mansfield Alvis C. Law Pittsburgh John W. Chappell Ravenna Ernest E. Hart Solomon Rosenberg James A. Simpkins Roy F. Wichterman Athens Glenn L. Atkinson Bernard B. Spaulding J. W. Kelley Raymond W. Webb Joe Jagers W. W. Connett Carlos M. Bowman Frank B. Nuzum Donald E. Sanders Ira W. Burnfield Harold Pierce Wendell O. Rose Hanson B. Martin C. G. Houck Robert Brown

Mercury Reaches 86 On Tuesday Heat Wave Continues

The article notes a high of 86 on Tuesday with temperatures rising. U S Observer C L Colmer reported a 9 30 a m reading of 74 and an early morning low of 56, indicating a continuing warm spell.

U.S C. L. Colmer

Four Bridgwater Machine workers forfeit bonds in court

Four Bridgwater Machine employees charged with failing to obey police during an April 27 incident forfeited $25 bonds in Municipal Court. The defendants are Darby Thompson of The Plains Milton Cooksey of 241 North Congress Street Raymond Finnerty of Athens Route 2 and Dana Carsey Jr of Athens Route 3.

Bridgwater Machine Darby Thompson the Plains Milton Cooksey N. Congress St Raymond Finnearty Athens Dana Carsey Jr

Former Area Man Joins Whitehall Fire Department

Basil Cullison, former resident of The Plains, becomes a regular fireman with the Whitehall department. He is the son of The Plains Fire Chief Basil L. Cullison and has volunteered in both communities. He and his wife Sandie reside at 3646 East Main Street.

Basil Cullison the Plains Whitehall Cullison Plains Basil L. Cullison Sandie E. Main St

Municipal Court Clerk Sets Jeffrey Carder Fine

Jeffrey Carder, 19, of Athens Route 2, cited for unsafe operation. Police impose a fine of $25 plus costs.

Jeffrey Carder Athens

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