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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1968

Page

3

Bookbinders Reject McBee Contract Offer in Athens Plant

Athens McBee plant workers and four joint unions rejected the company offer, with local president Carl Efaw citing wages as the dispute focal point. The unions prepared for a possible strike while awaiting international authorization. Local 269 Pressmen and Assistants sent an international representative to negotiate. no meeting date set.

Athens Larry Hughes William Addis Stereotypers McBee Machinists Clarence Warner Efaw International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union Pressmen’s Union Henry Hefti Warren McCann L. R. Libhart Litton Industries Hefti

Preparation H advertised as shrinker for hemorrhoids

In New York special section an advertisement touts Preparation H as a unique formula that in many cases shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves itching and pain. Doctors reported gentle pain relief with actual reduction, with the product available as ointment or suppository and also helping soothe irritated tissue and prevent further infection.

New York, N.Y

Union Ratifies Two Year Labor Pact With Ohio U

Union members of Local 1699 AME ratified a two year labor agreement with Ohio University. The contract runs to October 21, 1970 and resolves the stalemate over in house services. It includes improved employee insurance, uniforms, maintenance of membership, and a no strike clause. University officials estimate benefits exceed $300,000 annually.

American Federation of State Union Ohio Uni Oscar McGee

Patrol Cites Two Drivers In Accidents

State Highway Patrol reported two Saturday crashes. Shirley E. Withrow Jr., 22, of New Plymouth Route 1, was cited for conditional speeding after a one vehicle wreck on Route 278 in Vinton County. His car left the roadway and rolled over after skidding off the left side. Carlos Reeves, 62, The Plains, was charged with making an improper turn when his car struck a stopped vehicle driven by John Henry Ruth, 42, Athens Route 4, on Route 682.

Shirley E. Withrow Jr New Plymouth Vinton County State Highway Patrol Route 50 Withrow Carlos Reeves the Plains Reeves John Henry Ruth Athens

Commission OKs Bills For Welfare and More

Athens County Commissioners approved bills and allocated 1 756 51 to the Child Welfare Board for Children's Home medical funds drawn from payments tied to cases under county home jurisdiction. Nearby resident T W Gaston reported spray from county workers damaged his car, costing 75 to repair. The Plains sewer rates remain undecided as consultant George Mara reviews projects. A planned Plains sewer complex is uncertain after The Plains site lost the Athens Bottling Company plant to Athens. The Philippines comprise 7109 islands, with 2773 named.

Athens County Canaan Area Child Welfare Board Children’s Home Welfare Board T. W. Gaston South Canaan Canaan Township George Mara Plains Athens Bottling Company Athens

County receives 47723 grant for flood repairs in townships

The U S Office of Emergency Planning awarded Athens County townships and villages 47723 for flood damage repairs. County engineer Harold Hitchens said about half the funds should arrive within two weeks, though Athens city is not included. The county had requested 49000 after the late spring floods and more details are awaited from Washington.

U. S. Office of Emergency Planning Athens County Harold Hitchens Hitchens Athens City Washington

Pleads Guilty To Assault In Club 33 Case

A 19 year old Jacksonville man pleaded guilty in Athens County Municipal Court to assault with intent to kill. He is held on a $5,000 bond at Athens County jail. Patricia Jatsek accused him of attempting to choke her at Club 33 Saturday night. He was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Franklin Sheeter.

Jacksonville Athens County Bolin Patricia Jatsek Franklin Sheeter

Dunfee and Others Welcome Newborns in Athens Area

A list of births and admissions appears for families in the Athens area including Mr and Mrs Keith Dunfee with a daughter at Athens Route 5 and Mr and Mrs Ronald Dzierszawski with a son in the same vicinity. Additional names include William Holt Milton Williams and several residents with connections to Athens Route 5 and Route 3 as well as The Plains and Albany Route 1.

Keith Dunfee Athens Ronald Dzierszawski William Holt Milton Williams Hollie Young James Wolfe Hazel Dunfee Delbert Cline the Plains Daniel McClellan Glouster William Lieullen Albany Gary Stalling Chauncey

Municipal Court Charges Filed in Three Fast Traffic Citations

Patricia Louise Hernandez, 22, Box 256 New Marshfield, cited for speeding with a $10 fine plus costs. William H. W. Theisen, 36, Nelsonville Route 1, cited for driving with an expired operator's license with a $2 fine plus costs. George Martin Mcintosh, 52, Red Row Haydenville, cited for unsafe vehicle and expired operator's license with a $15 fine plus costs.

Patricia Louise Hernandez Box New Marshfield William HW. Theisen George Martin Mcintosh Red Row Haydenville

Help Needed In Dressing Yule Dolls

The Salvation Army Athens unit seeks volunteers to dress 84 dolls for Christmas baskets. Baby dolls are 11 inches and girl dolls 15 inches. groups may pick up dolls at headquarters, dress them, and return by December 1 with a prize for the best dressed doll.

The Salvation Army Ruth Benner Athens Benner

Land Suit Fund Use Approved

The Hocking Conservancy District agreed to withdraw 25000 from the clerk’s deposit pending the appropriation trial involving Erwin O. Kincade and three co-defendants in right of way suits for flood control on 7.36 acres in Canaan Township. The district offered 26440 for land and structures to Kincade Harvey L Kincade Thelma E Moore and Cledythe D Franhaurer. Funds withdraw shall be deducted from verdict or settlement. attorney Francis D. White filed the petition on Oct 4.

Hocking Conservancy District Common Pleas Court Clerk’s Erwin Kincade Albany Conservancy District Hocking River Canaan Township Hocking District Harvey L. Kincade Cleveland Thelma E. Moore San Antonio Tex Cledythe D. Franhaurer Washington W. Va Common Pleas

Vandalism Hits Athens Lumber Building and Cemetery

Athens police investigated two weekend vandalism incidents on West Union Street. Four windows at the Athens Lumber Building sustained bullet hole damage. In the West Union Street Cemetery, three headstones were knocked over and a young maple tree broken.

Athens Athens Lumber W. Union Street West Union Street

Rain Dampens Athens as Hocking River Rises

A quarter-inch of rain fell on Athens Sunday and early Monday as the Hocking River rose steadily. C. L. Colmer, observer, noted today’s 8:30 a.m. temperature at 50 after a dawn reading of 46. Sunday’s high reached 54.

Athens Hocking C. L. Colmer

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