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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1967
Page
3
The Federal Hocking school board set July for bids on the proposed one million dollar Federal Hocking High School near Stewart. Bond issuance could reach about 1.065 million with site costs around 41 thousand and other financing discussions ongoing.
Richland Avenue council approved a 80,000 1967 appropriation to build a new sub station at 494. The house on the property was sold and plans by Clark Millman and Smothers were completed. The station will be staffed around the clock by two men with one or two pumper trucks.
Ohio University plans its third campus dedication this year at Belmont County Watson Shannon Hall in St Clairsville four miles west of St. Clairsville on Route 40. The $19 million Georgian building serves about 800 students with remarks by President Vernon Alden James Furman and Dr Edward Penson.
Kiwanis in Athens County honored top students from four county high schools at an awards dinner. Recipients listed from Ames Bern High School Alexander Local Carthage Troy and Rome Canaan include seniors juniors and underclassmen. Kiwanis President Earl Mathews urged continued study and leadership as superintendents Weinfurtner Lohr and Koehler attended.
The US Public Health Service granted $11,959 to Ohio University for the medical technology and Zoology programs. Dr. Wesley Peterson will direct the grant, funding the first year from April 15, 1967 to April 14, 1968, with a continuation possible for two more years. Alden named SBA Council chair and will attend state meetings in Washington. Jury trial requested by Raimes Co Townsend in Counts Court for driving while intoxicated, bond set at $300.
City officials say condemnation under Urban Renewal rules is the only viable option to resolve price disputes in the South Green project. About a quarter of 92 parcels face proposed offers deemed low by owners, with a legal decision awaited before proceeding.
Dean Jack S Morrison of the College of Fine Arts and his wife Jeanne Cagney will headline the Ohio University Association meeting. The event begins with a social hour at 7 30 p.m. at the Ohio University Inn, the final gathering of the academic year.
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