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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1968

Page

4

Walker shows Holy Land slides after six day war

Marvin F E Walker of Blue Cross of Southwest Ohio addressed about 100 Southeast Ohio Education Association members at First Methodist Church. He discussed his postwar Israel trip with slides of destruction from the Arab Israeli conflict and noted his group was among the first tourists to visit Israel after the war. The event opened with the Wesley Choir and wrapped a joint dinner meeting of School Masters and School Women's Clubs as part of the SE Ohio Education Association conference led by co chairs Roger McClay and Effie McKenzie.

Marvin FE. Walker Blue Cross Southwest Ohio Southeast Ohio Education Association First Methodist Church Holy Land Walker Israel Wesley Choir

Transposition clarifies municipal court marijuana hearings

The Messenger notes a corrected account of sheriff's search warrant and multiple hearings. Lavelle criticizes the warrant permitting deputies to scrutinize the house but says it did not condone searches of the Owens and Abrams cars. Mollia quotes that some searches are legal while Lavelle notes the court lacks authority to hear all seven cases at once.

Lavelle Owens Abrams Mollica Gerald

Awards Go To Newsmen For Public Service Honors

The Messenger, Ohio University's WOUB, and Radio Station WATH received framed public service awards from the U S Post Office Department for outstanding effort in improving postal service. Ralph Bennett presented the awards at the Athens post office to Charles W. Reamer Presley D Holmes and Jerry Izor. Also present were area post masters Arthur Cornwell Gail Slater William Theisen and Jean Pierce. Two local residents pleaded innocent to intoxication charges in Municipal Court. Richard B Hossam and Ted G Molter posted $33 bond each for hearings next Wednesday.

The Messenger Athens News U.S Post Office Department Athens Post Office Ralph Bennett Cincinnati Ohio University WOUB WATH Charles W. Reamer Presley D. Holmes Jerry Izor Bennett Arthur EF. Cornwell Athens Gail Slater the Plains William Theisen Nelsonville Jean Pierce Guysville W. Mulberry St Richard B. Hossam Ted G. Molter

Birth at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens

Mr and Mrs James Armbruster of Athens welcome a daughter. Admitted: Mrs Alberta Shuler of Athens and Mrs James Allman of Albany Route 1.

Sheltering Arms Hospital James Armbruster Athens Alberta Shuler James Allman Albany

Notable Names Listed in Local Social Notices

Nellie Roush Edna Joseph Sandra Gray Clarence Hanning Mrs Robert Newlun Mrs Wayne Morris and son Mrs William Fantone and daughter appear in a society or social column item noting residents and family relations.

Nellie Roush Edna Joseph Sandra Gray Clarence Hanning Robert Newlun Wayne Morris William Fantone

Two Petitions Seeking Damages In Common Pleas Court

Two civil actions filed seek damages over 1967 incidents in Athens. Robert Tevlin and Frances Tevlin sue James Widdoes for assault and battery over a Nov 10 event damaging teeth, seeking 535 dollars plus costs. Charles R. Porter sues John R. Massie for 459 dollars plus costs after a Sept 28 car backing incident on Mill Street. Sheriff reports two more vehicles with shot-out windshields found near Rome Two Road 31 at Frost.

Common Pleas Court Tevlins Widdoes Robert Athens Charles R. Porter Columbus John R. Massie Portsmouth Porter Mill Street Massie Mill St Sheriff's Department Rome Road Frost

Precinct Workers Not To Receive New Election Notices

Precinct workers scheduled for election day duty will receive no more assignment notices from the county election office. William Howe, board director, said precinct assignments indicated by his initial notices to workers last month are unchanged.

William Howe

Bailey Sentenced to Ohio Pen for Homicide by Vehicle

Larry Francis Bailey 21 of Nelsonville Route 1 was found guilty by a Common Pleas Court jury of homicide by vehicle and sentenced Friday to the Ohio State Penitentiary. The term will be set by the Ohio Parole Board for deaths of two pedestrians in York Two on March 10.

Bailey Ohio Larry Francis Bailey Common Pleas Court Ohio State Penitentiary Ohio Parole Board Nelsonville York Two

Dog Owners Warned Athens Police Chief Fred Ames

Athens readers are cautioned as Athens Police Chief Fred Ames reminds residents to secure dogs. The notice urges owners to prevent dog incidents by following local leash and containment rules. It underscores safety for pedestrians and pets alike.

Athens Fred Ames

Charges Dismissed in Fraud Case of Mistaken Identity

In Municipal Court Everett Lee, charged with fraudulently obtaining 70 from Evelyn McKee of Nelsonville, had the charges dismissed after she testified the claim resulted from mistaken identity. The plaintiff could not identify the thief and named Lee only after a cab driver provided his name. Judge Franklin Sheeter ordered the plaintiff to pay court costs.

Everett Lee Evelyn McKee Nelsonville Mr. Lee Franklin Sheeter

Residents To Enforce Leash Or Confined Dog Rules

Local officials remind residents that state law requires dogs to be confined to their owner's property or kept on a leash when off property. The notice emphasizes humane control and public safety.

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