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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1969

Page

2

Athens Area Produces Chess Champs In State Tournaments

Norman Clearfield of 25 Graham Dr Athens High School sophomore earned second place in a statewide Columbus state tournament amid a neighborhood rising as a chess hub. Ben Smothers, Bob Williams and peers from Athens High joined a strong youth delegation. US Chess Federation sanctions and prep for a high school team.

East Athens Graham Dr. Eden Pi Norman Clearfield Abraham Clearfield Graham Dr Athens High School Norman Columbus Clearfield United States Chess Federation Interst Ben Smothers Smothers United States Cleveland Athens Bob Willams Norm Smithers Ben Bob Bostrom U. S. Route 50 Mark Nostrant Eder Athens High Poard

Four Injured In Weekend Crashes Reported By Highway Patrol

State Highway Patrol investigated weekend crashes injuring four people. Kenneth Remy 24 McArthur was in a Route 50 crash west of Route 683 blamed on sleeping at about 2:45 am Sunday. Roger Tomlin 22 Jackson was taken to Chillicothe Hospital after a Route 327 Vinton County two car crash with Maniyn Runkle 29 Londonderry. Carol Schermer 18 Shaker Heights was a Burr Oak Lake passenger in a crash involving Edward Moeller 18 Ohio University student from Pittsburgh. John Walls 22 Lakewood reported injuries but was not treated after a Route 50 crash near Athens. Fred Chapman 20 Coolville escaped injury in a Route 50 rollover near Coolville.

State Highway Patrol Chiliicothe Hospital Vinton County Kenneth E. Remy McArthur Chillicothe Roger Lee Tomlin Jackson Maniyn Kay Runkle Londonderry Sheltering Arms Hospital Burr Oak Lake Carol Schermer Shaker Heights Edward John Moeller Ohio University Pittsburgh Trance Road John D. Walls Lakewood Athens Betty T. Wilams Reynoldsburg

Four Plays Scheduled At School

Four student directed productions will be presented at p m Friday on the stage of Athens High School. The arena seating setting will place audience on stage with the actors. The program includes The Glass Menagerie The Members of the Wedding J B and an all school variety show later that morning.

New Athens High School M. H. Rimmer Glass Menagerie Rebecca Hollinger Adria de Cappo Jon Missall Lil Auton J. B Michael Dalzell

Ohio University student charged with DUI and police abuse

Carmine M. Restino, 21, of 204 Scott Quad, appeared in Municipal Court on charges of driving while intoxicated and abuse of a police officer. He pleaded innocent to both but guilty to a traffic signal violation, fined $10 and costs. Bond was set at $200 and hearings are scheduled for 9 a.m. May 26.

Carmine M. Restino Scott Quad Ohio University Franklin Sheeter Restino Byno Restino

Charge Denied in Municipal Court Hearing Set for May 26

Charlies W. McBean of Perkins Hall pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to abusing a police officer charge from early Saturday. He posted $58 bond and a hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 26.

Charlies W. McBean Perkins Hall McBean

Auditions Set Tonight for OVST Summer Season

Ohio Valley Summer Theater announces its 1969 season with three of four plays and audition dates. Auditions run Monday and Tuesday 8 to 10 pm at the Ohio University Theater for The Lion in Winter The Boy Friend and A Thousand Clowns. Alexander Winters directs The Boy Friend and Stop the World. Arthur Wagner directs The Lion in Winter and A Thousand Clowns. Cast needs include leads for The Lion in Winter and The Boy Friend and multiple supporting roles for A Thousand Clowns. Residents of Athens and Ohio University students urged to audition.

Ohio Valley Summer Theater James Goldman Sandy Wilson Herb Gardner Leslie Bricusse Anthony Newley Robert L. Winters Arthur Wagner Ohio University Teater College Street Athens Ohio University

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits Wide Roster

Hospital notes list admissions including William Matheny Chauncey son William Mulligan and Norma Nisley from Athens as well as Victoria Lacy from Pittsburgh and others. Names span Athens Glouster Moos Douthat Ratcliff and Clifton Brown with numerous Mrs entries and family connections.

William C. Mulligan Frank Phillips James Parsons Pat Llewellyn Norma Nisley Nancy Helms All of Athens James O. Bean Stewart Norma Pallo Glouster Victoria Lacy Pittsburgh

Knife Carrier Fined in Municipal Court

Philip E. Lonsway of Springfield pleaded guilty in Municipal Court Monday to carrying a knife with an automatic release device. The offense occurred early Saturday. He was fined 45 dollars plus costs.

Philip E. Lonsway Springfield Lonsway

Two Mishaps Investigated In Athens Police Report

Athens police report two traffic mishaps with injuries and charges. Sandra Strotzsky age 18 of 4 Hooper Street refused medical aid after her compact auto flipped at 10 25 p m in front of 77 Hooper Street sustaining arm bruises. Carolyn J King age 20 of Cincinnati was ordered into Municipal Court for driving the wrong way on a one way street after hitting a parked car on Mill Street near College Street and Sewell's 405 Davis Hall.

Athens Sandra Strotzsky Hooper St Fire Department Miss Strotzsky Carolyn J. King Cincinnati Miss King's Mill Street College Street Riche D. Sewell Davis

Four Men Plead Guilty to Fishing Without Licenses

Four men William T. Watkin, David Mosnet, Keith Roeth, and Nelson J. McDonald pleaded guilty in Municipal Court on Monday to fishing without licenses. Each was fined $15 plus costs. Addresses were not listed on state affidavits.

Wiliam T. Watkin David Mosnet Keith Roeth Nelson J. McDonald

New Clinic At Hospital Awaits Federal Approval

A five year project to establish a new outpatient clinic at Sheltering Arms Hospital awaits federal approval. The seven county plan would expand services and aid payments for the medically indigent and has been submitted to the Appalachian Regional Commission for implementation this year.

Washington Appalachian Regional Commission Jean Baird Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation, Inc Baird Rio Grande College OVHSF Ohio Department of Health Ohio Planned Parenthood

Ohio University students plead guilty to disturbing the peace

Six University of Ohio students pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to disturbing the peace early Sunday. Each was fined $25 with costs. Four defendants live at 26 Hocking Street: Thomas Dare Malcolm Bowes Robert J Keller and Robert K McDonnell. The others are Scott Ellington and Jonathan W Mettle of 16 Walker Street. Police said the men were loud and boisterous at parties.

Ohio University Hocking St Thomas Dare Malcolm Bowes Robert J Keller Robert K McDonnell Scott Ellington Jonathan W. Mettle Walker St

Miller To Visit District Saturday

Congressman Clarence F. Miller returns to the Tenth District for public service meetings with an open door session at the Meigs County courthouse jury room from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. He will then go to Mason County West Virginia for a Boy Scout camporee near Point Pleasant.

Washington, D.C Clarence F. Miller Tenth District Meigs County Mason County W. Va Point Pleasant

Top Agent Named by Farmers and Traders Life

Syracuse N Y Robert P O Neil of The Plains has been named top writing agent for April at Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Co based on sales.

Syracuse N. Y Robert P. O'Neil the Plains Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Co

Entered Apprentice Degree Conferral at Masonic Temple

Paramuthia Lodge 2 F and AM will confer the Entered Apprentice degree at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Masonic Temple.

Masonic Temple Paramuthia Lodge 2 F&am

Weekend Rainfall Continues in Athens Area

Rain totals reached 0.4 inches in Athens reported by U S Observer C L Colmer as showers threaten to continue into Monday. The Hocking River stood at 3.4 feet with Sunday high of 68 and an overnight low of 62, 9 a m reading 67 on Monday.

Athens U.S C. L Colmer Hocking

Plane Radio Theft Probed at Ohio University Airport

State patrolmen and university investigators probe the theft of a $1500 radio navigation device from a Cessna owned by the Flying Bobcats. The loss was found Sunday around 11 a.m. at the university airport, said University Security Director Robert Guinn.

State Highway Ohio University Security University University Security Robert Guinn Flying Bobcats

Caldwell visitors noted among local acquaintances

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Denney with Jean and David of Caldwell visited here. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Frecker of Columbus visited Mrs. J. M. Beattie.

Robert Denney Jean and David of Caldwell Stephen Frecker Columbus J. M. Beattie

Such Pile Relief She Can't Describe Says Mrs H Williams

Louisville reader Mrs. Hugh Williams credits Preparation H with shrinking inflamed hemorrhoids and relieving pain. Doctors have proved the formula’s effectiveness. users note prompt relief from pain burning and itching followed by reduced swelling.

Louisville Hugh Williams

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