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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1968

Page

2

Two Mishaps On Hocking County Road 25 Near Haydenville

Two weekend accidents reported by the highway patrol in Haydenville area. William Tuckett, 40, of Nelsonville, tried to turn onto Co. Rd. 25 from Route 33, veered left of center and hit Henry Sparks, 63, of Haydenville at a stop sign. Tuckett was later charged with leaving the scene and unsafe operation. No injuries. Sparks’s car moderate damage. In a second crash Alma Shively, 65, of Cleveland, attempted a U turn on Co. Rd. 25 and struck a motorcycle ridden by Mike Glenn, 18, of Columbus, who was taken to Hocking County Hospital with left ankle and foot injuries. No citations issued yet.

Hocking County Haydenville The Highway Patrol William Tuckett Nelsonville Co. Rd Henry Sparks Tuckett Alma Shively Cleveland Co. Rd. 25 Mike Glenn Columbus Hocking County Hospital

Stewart man faces threats and intoxication charges

A Stewart area man Romanus Cunningham 42 of Stewart Route 1 pleaded in non to charges of making menacing threats and intoxication in Municipal Court. The threat charge was filed by William Lucas Stewart Route 1. Cunningham is to reappear in Municipal Court. Deputies linked him to another incident on April 27 when his brother George Cunningham 40 of Canton was wounded.

Stewart Area Romanus Cunningham Stewart William Lucas George Cunningham Canton

Motorcycle burning appears attempted at Mill Street

A Mill Street resident told Athens police someone attempted to burn his motorcycle Saturday. John Moehl reported a rag was stuffed into the gas tank and lit, but the flame went out before the cycle was damaged.

Mill Street Athens John Moehl Mill St

Ohio State Wins NI AIA Flying Meet. Dayton Tops Women

Ohio State finished first at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s 20th annual meet with San Jose State second and Ohio University third. Terry Timmester of Ohio U was named top male pilot and Patricia Cleary of the University of Dayton top woman pilot. About 300 student pilots from 35 colleges participated over three days to display flying skills.

Ohio State San Jose State Ohio University National Intercollegiate Flying Association Terry Timmester Ohio U Patricia Cleary University of Dayton

South Bridge Repair Debate At County Meeting

The county commissioners discussed repairing the South Bridge on Richland Avenue. Commissioner John Cline challenged the bid process and the use of Auble-Mitchell-Burgess specifications while awaiting a state bridge inspector report. The panel also approved paving a village road joining Four Mile Road at Coolville.

Richland Avenue John Cline Harry Dusz Dusz Cline James Edwards John Law Auble-Mitchell-Burgess and Associates Auble-Mitchell-Burgess Auble-Mitchell- Burgess Bridge Construction, Co Cambridge Edwards Law Ohio Bridge Co Coolville Ivan Creeger Four Mile Rd

Ex-Athens Man Named To Post In Admissions For Harvard U

A former Athens resident, James A. Gardner, 24, has been named assistant director of admissions at Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts, effective September. Gardner, Harvard graduate, plans to practice law at Pillsbury Madison Sutro in San Francisco before taking a California bar exam and returning to Harvard to teach Law and the Juvenile Delinquent and serve as pre law advisor. He is the son of Mr and Mrs G A Gardner of 35 Grosvenor Street and has a brother Dr Charles Gardner, orthodontist in Midland Michigan.

Athens Harvard U Harvard University Cambridge Mass James A. Gardner G. A. Gardner Grosvenor St Gardner Harvard Ames-Bern High School Athens High School Yale Law School Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro San Francisco Charles Gardner Ohio University Midland, Mich

Pfc Kasler Injured in Vietnam Hospitalized After Artillery Fire

Pfc Donald E Kasler 20 son of Mr and Mrs Don Kasler of Stockport Route 3 formerly of Amesville hospitalized with serious injuries from May 5 in Vietnam. He was on a Navy boat hit by artillery fragments suffering wounds to head right leg and chest. A 1965 Windsor High School graduate he attended Amesville schools before move to Stockport area. Address: Pfc Donald E Kasler RA 11707249 Hospital Mail Section APO San Francisco CA 96381.

Amesville Donald E. Kasler Don Kasler Stockport Vietnam Windsor High School Pfc APO San Francisco Calif

Inferno Given 7 Day Suspension

The state's board of liquor control ordered a seven day suspension of Conti's Inferno D-5 permit on Court Street from June 10 to 17 for alleged sale of beer to a minor.

Board of Liquor Control Conti’s Inferno Court Street

Two Apprehended In Stolen Auto

Highway patrolmen stopped a motorcycle on Route 690 near Route 50 Sunday due to no helmets. Driver Danny Harris 22 of Riverdale Maryland and passenger Kenneth Lucas 18 of Hyattsville Maryland face helmet violations. Harris also charged with no operator’s license. They were jailed for Hyattsville authorities.

Maryland Route 50 Howard Falk Robert Long Danny Harris Riverdale Kenneth Lucas Hyattsville Harris

River Crest Reaches Peak as Rain Boosts Levels

The Hocking River crested at 10.31 feet Sunday at 7 p.m. after 1.08 inches of rain over the weekend. At dawn Monday it stood at 9.12 feet and was falling. Athens recorded a Sunday high of 70 and an overnight low of 46 with the 8:30 a.m. reading at 48.

Hocking U.S C. L. Colmer Athens Colmer

New Mexico Camp Trip Scheduled for Scouts

Eight Nelsonville Boy Scouts from Troop 69 will join Kootaga Area Council’s Philmont trek in Cimarron New Mexico next July. Keith Butt of Athens leads a mixed Ohio West Virginia group with 30 council scouts for a 10 day trail test on the ranch stretching 137 493 acres. Activities include horseback riding burro packing and exploring ancient Indian ruins. Applications due May 20 with eligibility limited to registered scouts age 14 plus. Camp dates July 3 to 21.

Nelsonville Kootaga Butts Athen’s Boy Scout Council Fourth St Parkersburg W. Va Dave Weaver Nick Ogg Dave Zlitkind John Reed Steve Brown Dick Standish Greg Wharton Don Godenschwater

Athens Ohio ordinance funds water system by notes to bonds

Ordinance approves issuance of 400000 dollars in notes in anticipation of bonds to improve Athens city's water supply and distribution system including enlarging and upgrading treatment facilities. Notes issued May 11 1968 bear 4 percent interest and mature by May 1969. Taxes levied annually to back notes with pledged funds for principal and interest, notes backed by city full faith and credit. Emergency measure to preserve public safety and city credit.

City of Athens Ieee Athens County State of Ohio Ohio National Bank of Columbus Columbus Harry B. Crewson Patricia Brett Raymond Shepard

Ohio highway contract bids May 26 1968 notice

State of Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals by 10 00 am EDT May 26 1968 Columbus for unit price improvements Nos 1 to 6 covering sections of Ohio routes in Athens Gallia Meigs Monroe Vinton and Washington counties including State Routes 50A 56 129 690 35 7 and 160 with bids on a single contract.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens Gallia Meigs Monroe Vinton Washington Athens County Crown City Gallia County

Five Runs Reported By Squad

Athens fire department emergency squad reported five runs on Sunday. Two were aid for the same persons. At 1 32 a m they aided Miss Mona Pyle 19 of Dayton at 20 Cable Lane to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Pete Anderson 26 of Murphysboro Ill sustained cuts from a fall at 8 Coulson Ave and went to the hospital at 3 57 a m. At 11 17 a m they aided Miss Marian Coe 60 at 2 South College St to hospital. At 5 07 p m they aided Miss Coe who had fainted at 27 N College St and recovered, advised to see physician. At 2 08 p m they responded to 97 N Lancaster St for Mrs Rachael Stewart 49 to hospital.

Cable Lane Mona Pyle Dayton Sheltering Arms Hospital Pete Anderson Murpheysboro Coulson Ave First Methodist Church South College St Marian Coe N. College St Miss Coe N. Lancaster St Rachael Stewart

Apartments Entered In Two Court Street Units

Athens police report two apartments at 324 S Court St entered Saturday. Jack Donaldson lost a $125 watch, shoes, and $3. Anthony Nicholas lost $6. Three Bromley Hall youths paid $45 bonds in Municipal Court for destruction of property and intoxication. Terry Daudt Randy Pearson and Michael Perkins allegedly smashed a Salvation Army window. Five day forecast predicts above normal temps through Saturday with scattered midweek and late week showers.

Athens S. Court St Jack Donaldson Anthony Nicholas Municipal Court Terry Daudt Randy Pearson Michael Perkins Bromley Hall Salvation Army W. Union Street

Ohio highway bid notice for Meigs and adjoining counties

State Highway Department invites bids to paint guard rails on routes including No 7 in Meigs County and routes 7 8 26 78 255 536 in Monroe County 50 and 328 in Vinton County and 124 555 618 in Washington County Plans on file in Columbus and at the Division Deputy Director. Bids require a five percent certified check up to ten thousand dollars or a ten percent bid bond. Prequalification forms due at least 10 days before bid opening. Minimum wage set by the Department of Industrial Relations. The Director reserves the right to reject any and all bids. P E Masheter Director -13. 5-20

Board of Education Trimble Glouster Ohio Bridges Meigs County Clarington Monroe County Vinton County Washington County Highway Credit Examiner Columbus Department of Industrial Relations Department of Highways P. E. Masheter

Ohio University to study consumer credit insurance nationwide

An Ohio University research team advised by industry executives and public representatives will conduct a year long nationwide study of consumer credit life and disability insurance. It covers coverage, rate making, consumer costs and regulations with aims to aid regulators, insurers, and lenders. Dr Peter F Freund leads the project with an advisory board chaired by Oliver C Carmichael Jr and includes five faculty members.

Ohio University Consumer Credit Life and Disability Insurance Credit Life Insurance Credi Vernon R. Alden Oliver C. Carmichael Jr Associates Investment Co South Bend Ind Peter F. Freund Department of Finance Ohio University Department of Finance Department of Insurance State of Ohio Ohio Univesity Freund Wayne E. Etter Frederick G. Davis Harlan R. Patterson Yezdi K. Bhada Harry Blythe

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes In Athens Area Remain Busy

A list of admissions and discharges at Sheltering Arms Hospital includes multiple Athens residents adding daughters and confirming transfers to University Hospital Columbus. The Plains volunteer fire department responded to a medical emergency at Lewis Connel’s home with transport to Mount St Mary Hospital after a possible heart attack.

Plains Volunteer Fire Department Lewis Connel the Plains Connel Mount St. Mary Hospital

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