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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1964

Page

2

City funds rely on July income tax for street work and hires

The city expects July income tax revenue to finance two street contracts totaling 50 619.30 and to fund three new city patrolmen whose pay rises from 330 to 370 per month on June 1. Mayor Raymond Shepard said first collections cover July 1 31, with about 1000 already collected from withholding. The city may borrow up to half the anticipated income tax if needed to cover bills. A Madison Ave revamp project 40 000 to 50 000 bids May 20 will also be financed from income tax revenue.

Raymond Shepard Service Safety Dwight Robinson Robinson Madison Ave

Gentle NR laxative ad encourages vegetable relief

Doctors will tell you a gentle laxative is best. Try NR tablets for gentle easy relief. Only 23 cents at your drug store or write for a free NR family sample to Lewis Howe Co Dept 834 St Louis 2 Mo NR tonight tomorrow alright.

Lewis- Howe Co Dept St. Louis

Junior High Votes Heads of Council

Russ Miller and Betty Gene Wheaton were elected president and vice president of the Athens Junior High Student Council. Miller is son of Benton Miller of Athens Route 1 and Wheaton is daughter of Fred W. Wheaton of 77 Elmwood Place. They will begin in fall with a semester swap planned for spring.

Russ Miller Betty Gene Wheaton Athens Junior High School Miller Benton Miller Athens Miss Wheaton Fred W. Wheaton Elmwood PI Washington Kristi Kendall Curtis Heady

Cincinnati Motorcyclist Injured Near Athens State Hospital

A Cincinnati man, Lee Cook aged 28, was injured when his motorcycle sideswiped a tree near the Athens State Hospital Dairy Ave gate. He sustained a broken lower right leg and severe leg cuts, first treated at Hudson Health Center and then transferred to a Parkersburg West Virginia hospital after losing control on a curve due to cinders.

Cincinnati Athens State Hospital Dairy Ave State Highway Patrol Lee Cook Hudson Health Center Fire Department Parkersburg W. Va

Jury Trial Continued In Driving Case

The jury trial for Stanley Rood, 42, Coolville, was continued by County Court until May 19. Eighteen jurors appeared for the sheriff's department charge of driving while intoxicated as witnesses had not all been served. Howard G. Donaldson, 41, of 142 N Lancaster St, was cited for improper backing after an accident on Columbus Rd north of Second St at 6 40 a.m. Tuesday, city police said.

Stanley Rood Coolville Roods Sheriff’s Department Howard G. Donaldson Lancaster St Columbus Rd Second St

Amateur Talent Sought for Athens County Fair Variety Show

The Athens County fair plans a two night grandstand variety show August 12 and 13 directed by Clayton L. Stein. Local youth and adults are invited to audition as vocalists musicians dancers comedians jugglers magicians actors ventriloquists or trained animals with applications due by May 20.

Athens County Fair Clayton L. Stein

Awards Planned for Athens County Western Horse Show

More than 300 in awards will be offered at the 19 event western horse show Sunday June 7 at the Athens County fair grounds. The Junior Chamber of Commerce and Western Riding Club sponsor. Signs indicate 10 a.m. halter classes and 12 30 p.m. performance classes with Lee Tracy judging. Proceeds aid club charitable projects.

Athens County Fairgrounds Junior Chamber of Commerce and Western Riding Club Bill Riley Lee Tracy

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

A list of individuals associated with Sheltering Arms Hospital including Joyce D. McNabb of Athens and various residents from Athens, The Plains, Albany, Glouster, Millfield, and Leetart. The roster names spouses and relatives such as Mrs. Leon Parsley, Mrs. Nancy J. Gibbs, Dr. Marie Quick, John Jeffers, and Betti Scarberry among others.

Joyce D. McNabb Athens Leon Parsley Nancy J. Gibbs Lewis Adkins Millfield Ronnie Stotts Albany Marie Quick Donna Atbell Earl Bailey O. C. Harner Paul Gilkey Johnny Johnson Clarence McDonald the Plains Walton Swart John Jeffers Terry Harkins James Guseman Eric Hinton Glouster Betti Scarberry Letart W. Va

Jury Rules Har old Rowan Eligible for Insurance Fund

A Common Pleas Court jury ruled Harold Rowan of 255 W Union St is entitled to participate in the state insurance fund. Rowan said injuries on April 29 1960 while employed by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co left him permanently impaired. The state disputed the heart condition linkage. Bureau of Workmen's Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio were defendants.

Common Pleas Harold Rowan W. Union St Rowan Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation The Industrial Commission of Ohio

Avon Place Slurry Seal Work Begins Thursday

A city contractor will start slurry seal treatment on Avon Place this Thursday. The street will be closed to traffic during the day and residents are asked to move cars early. A full street schedule will be announced later by Dwight Robinson, service safety director.

Avon Pl Dwight Robinson Robinson

Alden Re-Elected To Midwest Research Institute

Ohio University president Vernon R. Alden is among 45 leaders re-elected as trustees of the Midwest Research Institute in Kansas City Missouri. Twenty seven new trustees were elected bringing total to 198. Additional names include William Robert Finnearty Chauncey and Patricia Ann Truszka Millfield. Fred Thompson and Phyllis Jean Lee Athens are noted as retirees and caregiver respectively. Officers and members of Ohio University Employees Local 37 will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs Laura Betz 215 West Union Street.

Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Midwest Research Institute Kansas City William Robert Finnearty Chauncey Patricia Ann Truszka Millfield Fred Thompson Athens Phyllis Jean Lee American Federation of State Laura Betz W. Union St

NSF backed math institute for teachers in Jackson area

Ohio University and the Jackson City school system will run a NSF funded two semester institute for math teachers in grades 7 to 12 during 1964 65. Dr W T Fishback directs the first semester and Ohio University awards six semester hours. No stipends or tuition. NSF provides textbooks and nominal transportation. eligibility favors Jackson city teachers.

Ohio University Jackson City National Science Foundation In W. T. Fishback Jackson County NSF

Columbus Man Fined On Theft Charge

Melvin Edward Sanders, 24, of Columbus, pled guilty in Municipal Court to stealing $5.25 from Lo-Boy Service Station on Columbus Road. He received a $50 fine and costs, a suspended 30 day jail term, six months probation, and must repay the amount. The charge was filed by Thomas E. Bailey.

Melvin Edward Sanders Columbus Columbus Rd Thomas E. Bailey

Traffic Fines in County Court and Municipal Court

Elizabeth M Belda 20 Shaker Heights guilty for passing at curve with 15 dollars and 5 dollars suspended. Dout L Galloway 48 Stewart speeding with 30 dollars and costs. Garnet Marie Griffin 47 Coolville Route 3 failure to yield at stop sign with 15 dollars and costs. Michael L Fasoldi 21 Cincinnati speeding with 15 dollars and costs plus 10 dollars and costs for license transfer. George Wallace Mizner 49 Athens Route 4 conditional speed with 10 dollars and costs. Henry Hixon Brown 25 Millfield Route 1 unsafe vehicle with 10 dollars and costs. David Allen Coon 19 Findlay speeding with 15 dollars and costs.

Elizabeth M. Belda Shaker Heights Dout L. Galloway Stewart Garnet Marie Griffin Coolville Michael L. Fasoldi Cincinnati George Wallace Mizner Athens Henry Hixon Brown Millfield Municipal Court

Rainfall Reported as Forecast Missed Wednesday Morning

Rain that did not materialize Tuesday night fell during the night and into Wednesday morning. U S Observer C L Colmer measured 0.27 inches by 10 am with a 62 degree temperature, a slight rise from the early low. Tuesday’s high reached 84.

U.S C. L. Colmer

County Fruit Crop Held Encouraging

The field day for fruit farmers from five counties reported an encouraging crop outlook with heavy peach set and good apple set. Kenneth Ackerman noted prospects as growers discussed thinning, management, and spray programs led by Eldon Banta and Blair Janson. Visits showcased canning orchard work at Lloyd Moore Farm and packing facilities at Wagner Farm. Attendees came from Meigs, Vinton, Athens, Morgan and Washington counties.

Kenneth Ackerman Eldon Banta Blair Janson Gerber Baby Food Co Wagner Fruit Layman Washington County Meigs Vinton Athens Morgan Washington Counties

Pre-Induction Examinations Taken by 30 Ohio Men

Twenty nine Athens county residents and one transfer traveled to Columbus to receive pre induction physical examinations at Ft Hayes. Leader was Larry D Wadley with a list of names from multiple towns. Robert N Bryan of The Plains was inducted May 4 and sent to Ft Knox while Ronald D Stotts moved to Peoria for induction.

Athens Columbus Ft. Hayes Selective Service Larry D. Wadley Chauncey James R. Young Ted M. Dudash Gordon R. McAfee Donald L. Hess James H. Daggett Robert L. Gilbert John M. Pidcock Armour W. Radcliff Clair W. Stobart Larry L. Crites Guysville Louis J. Murray, Jr Jacksonville Robert H. Ellis Torch Robert L. Owens Millfield Robert A. Welch Youngstown Steven O. Chase Alexandria Jay E. Butterworth Albany J. Newark Herman D. Hill Glouster Ravenna Clifford E. Malony

Loan Official Elected Secretary of District 5 S&L League

Dale Shultz secretary of Athens County Savings and Loan was elected secretary of District 5 Ohio Savings and Loan League for a one year term at a Lake White meeting this week. He lives at 64 Columbia Ave and is married with two children. He is a Logan High School and Lancaster Business School graduate and has been with the local firm for over two years.

Dale Shultz Athens County Savings and Loan Ohio Savings and Loan League Ohio Shultz Lake White Columbia Ave Logan High School Lancaster Business School

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