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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1963

Page

2

Two Hurt in City Crashes and Six Drivers Cited

City police investigated weekend crashes injuring two people and citing six motorists. Stuart J. Sharpe 20 injured at Congress and Carpenter Streets later treated at Hudson Health Center. Other drivers include Robert William Davis 47 Parkersburg W Va John Willard Simonton 19 and Gene Tunney Staley 37. DWI case continued. several drivers cited for unsafe operation or failing to yield. Court actions and bonds noted for multiple defendants.

Stuart J. Sharpe N. Congress St Hudson Health Center Sharpe Robert William Davis Parkersburg W. Va Congress Carpenter Sts City Fire Department John Willard Simonton W. State St E. State St Simonton Gene Tunney Staley Chauncey Columbus Rd W. Union St Staley DWI Paul M. Hawk Union St Foster Pl Daniel Leo Parrett Grace Stickney Maplewood Dr

Grass fire burns four lots at The Plains scene

Assistant Chief Dick Bean of The Plains Volunteer Fire Department reported a Sunday grass fire on the John Wandling property caused by trash burned in a barrel by Jerry Linscott. Two trucks and seven firemen used about 1000 gallons of water with neighbor aid to extinguish the blaze._neighbors urged caution with trash burning during daytime hours.

The Plains Dick Bean Plains Volunteer Fire Department John Wandling Jerry Linscott

Bell-Ans tablets promise quick relief for stomach gas

An old advertisement touts Bell-Ans tablets to relieve stomach gas from excess stomach acid and harmful drugs. It urges readers to take the tablets with hot water at bedtime, read in bed, and send postage to Bell-Ans in Orangeburg New York for a free sample.

Bell-ans Posta Orangeburg N. Y Tibera

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

A new healing substance Bio-Dyne from a world famous research institute shrinks piles without surgery and relieves pain. Available as suppository or ointment under Preparation Hi at drug counters with claims of complete relief.

York, N. Y

Five Scout Leaders Attend Training Session in Parkersburg

Five Hock-Hocking District leaders attended a trainer's training session at St Andrew's Methodist Church in Parkersburg. C Roger Harris said the session taught how to run training courses for new leaders across four districts of Kootaga Area Council. Attendees included Harris, Donald Niesse, William Nutter, Wilbur Conkey, and Clay Todd.

Hock-Hocking Parkersburg C. Roger Harris St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Kootaga Area Harris Donald Niesse William Nutter Wilbur Conkey Troop Albany Clay Todd Nelsonville

Plains Entre Nous Club Plans Christmas Party

Mrs. Ever ett Boggess of Albany hosted the Plains Entre Nous Club for the November meeting. A Christmas party is planned at Mrs. Max Michael’s home in December with a gift exchange. Entertainment chair is Mrs. Roger Sapp.

Plains Everett Boggess Albany Plains Entre Nous Club Max Michael Roger Brown Richard Bean Jack Wilson Dale Goldsberry Roger Sapp

First Hunt Mishap Marks Athens County Opening

Athens County reports its first hunting accident of the 1963 fall season. Walter Powell, 39, Amesville, was shot in the right leg by a .22 pistol while crossing a fence Saturday afternoon. Powell was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by neighbor Art Smith. Also noted, Helen Baughman of Chauncey said 10 animal traps owned by her son John Jr. were stolen near Sunday Creek.

Athens County Sheriff's Department Walter Powell Amesville Art Smith Powell Sheltering Arms Helen Baughman Chauncey Sheriff's Deputies John Jr Sunday Creek

Nelsonville mayor recount requested after narrow loss

The Republican challenger Edward L. Murphy asked the county board of elections for a recount of nine precincts after losing to incumbent Democrat William M. Hoffman by seven votes in the November 5 election. Murphy posted a $90 bond and the board said the recount would likely occur this week. Hoffman won 874 to 867.

Nelsonville William M. Hoffman County Board of Elections Edward L. Murphy Election Board

Nest Build Blamed for Athens Power Outage

A bird nest near Palmer Street and Stimson Avenue caused a power outage in east Athens Sunday morning. The electric company said a small wire piece in the nest shorted a transformer, burning lines. Areas including Carpenter, Stimson, part of E State, Sunnyside and May were without power from 10:15 to 11:25 a.m.

Palmer St Stimson Ave East Athens Electric Company Carpenter Stimson E. State Sunnyside May

Dogs' Law Goes On Books Today

Athens enacts a controversial dog and fowl confinement ordinance effective today. Police Chief J B Grogan says complaints will be investigated if owners are identified, otherwise an officer will accompany the county dog warden on city tours. Court challenge rumored.

Athens J. B. Grogan

Cub Scout Orientation and Youth Group Meetings Planned

Glouster hosts a Cub Scout orientation Thursday at 7 pm for parents of boys 8 to 10 at the Glouster Youth Center. Explorer Post No 72 meets Tuesday at 7 pm at the same center for 14 year olds and high school freshmen. Also Glouster Lodge 607 F AM meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the Masonic Hall with Master Mason degree for a candidate and refreshments. Jacksonville WSCS meets Thursday at 7 30 pm at the church with hostesses Mrs Mabel Savers and Mrs Lena Tippie and program on Missions led by Mrs Jane Wintersteen.

Glouster Cub Scouts Explorer Glouster Lodge 607 F& AM Masonic Hall Jacksonville WSCS Mabel Savers Lena Tippie Jane Wintersteen

Bond Forfeitures Filed In Municipal And County Courts

A list of defendants charged with traffic offenses and fines appears under the MUNICIPAL COURT and COUNTY COURT headings. Names include William Willard Adams of The Plains for speeding and other violators such as Robert Lee Van Dyke of Depot Street and Paul Gene Stout of Columbus with fines ranging from 15 to 35 dollars. The report also notes a FIREMEN MEET TONIGHT with The Plains volunteer firefighters scheduled for 7 30 p.m. Monday.

William Willard Adams the Plains Robert Lee van Dyke Depot St Paul Gene Stout Columbus Norman Gene Gabriel New Marshfield Hihway Charles Herman Proffen Jr Batesville Ind Frederick L. Shook Coalton

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Read Names and Dismissals

A list from Sheltering Arms Hospital records births and dismissals. Names include Mr and Mrs George Elefteriou with a son in Athens, Sylvia Obiora in Athens, Ray Zimmerman Albany Route 1, Mrs H A Reeder Athens, Jim Stanley Athens, and many others with residences in Athens, Glouster, Amesville and Marysville. The section shows both newborns and discharged patients.

George Elefteriou Athens Harold Shaver Glouster Sylvia Obiora Ray Zimmerman Albany H. A. Reeder Arnold Wolfe Jim Stanley

Trimble High School Pep Rally Highlights Drama Club

A pre game pep rally at Trimble High School featured a short drama skit Team Team performed by students Jamie Fleming John Brammer John Myers Dorothy Roman Virginia Shifflett Ann Householder Linda Halterman and Mary Rutter directed by Mrs Harold Miller. GLOUSTER Larry E Chesser USN fireman apprentice serves aboard USS Lake Champlain. Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary to meet at 7 50 p m at Mrs Clarence Fuller home bringing wrapped gifts for Veterans Hospital.

Trimble Trimble High School Jamie Fleming John Brammer John Myers Dorothy Roman Virginia Shifflett Ann Householder Linda Halterman Mary Rutter Harold Miller Glouster Larry E Chesser USN Lula M Chesser Spring St. G Ouster Lake Champlain Plains the Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary Clarence Fuller Veterans Hospital

Truck Driver Injured In Route 682 Crash

An area truck driver, Jim Stanley 27 of Athens Route 5, was injured early Monday when his vehicle left Route 682 northern of Route 56. He suffered chest injuries and a lip cut, was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital, and the patrol said he lost control on a curve, sending the truck through a guard rail into a pasture. investigation ongoing.

State Highway Patrol Jim Stanley Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Will Head Lodge Glouster-William Ir elected worshipful master

William Ir was elected worshipful master of Glouster Lodge 607 F&AM at a recent meeting. Other officers chosen for the year include Don Hooper senior warden Charles Milhoan junior warden Larry Schoeman senior deacon Gary Walton junior warden William Parker treasurer Ralph Gatchel secretary Charles Swartz tyler Norbert Johnston trustee. Two Ohio University students were taken to Hudson Health Center Sunday Katherine Tone 20 of 22 N College St at 11 21 a m and Elaine Enders 17 Scott Quad at 135 aim both said to be ill.

Glouster William Irwin Glouster Lodge 607 F&am Don Hooper Charles Milhoan Larry Schoeman Gary Walton William Parker Ralph Gatchel Charles Swartz Norbert Johnston Ohio University Hudson Health Center Katherine Tone N. College St Elaine Enders Scott Quad Aim

Auto Wiring Burns In Parkersburg Car Fire

City firemen answered a Saturday night alarm at E Union and Health Center for a short circuit in a 1963 auto owned by Al Summers. Firemen found slight damage and had the fire out on arrival.

E Union and Health Center al Summers Parkersburg W. Va

Couple Married by Mayor in Office Ceremony

Gerald Lee Snyder an Ohio University senior and Beverly Louise Russell local resident were married Saturday night by Mayor Raymond Shepard in his office. Albert M. Andrews chief storekeeper USN son of Alfred D. Andrews of 30 Cross St Glouster serves aboard the attack cargo ship USS Seminole which recently completed two weeks of amphibious exercises.

Raymond Shepard Gerald Lee Snyder Ohio University Beverly Louise Russell Glouster Albert M. Andrews USN Alfred D. Andrews Cross St Seminole

Class Holds Dinner Party In Glouster

The Loyal Womens Class of the Church of Christ hosted its annual birthday party in Glouster at Hotel Gordon. Twenty two members attended a chicken dinner with a birthday cake centerpiece. prayer and scripture followed. Cards were sent to the ill. Next meeting is Dec 20 in the church social rooms with a covered dish supper.

Glouster Loyal Womens Class Church of Christ Gordon

County Teacher Workshop Set Nov. 27 At Buchtel

Athens County teachers reschedule the annual workshop to November 27 at Buchtel. All county schools will close for the event focusing on vocational education testing guidance and dropout prevention. Morning speakers include Dr. George Hill of Ohio University Dr. Buryl Shoemaker state vocational chief and Dave Winebrenner of the state education department. Lewis Robson chairs the workshop committee.

Buchtel Athens County George Hill Ohio University College of Education Buryl Shoemaker Dave Winebrenner State Department of Education Lewis Robson

Meter Boxes Looted and Windows Broken Downtown

Three city parking meter collection boxes were burglarized over the weekend and several downtown windows were broken. An unknown amount was taken from yellow courtesy boxes on State Mill and Court Streets. Windows were broken at Lomax barber shop in the Security Bank Building, the Cline Parking lot building, and Shannon's Firestone.

State, Mill and Court Sts Lomax Security Bank Cline Shannon Firestone

Bible Class Officers Designated at The Plains

Naomi Bible Class of the Methodist Church elected officers for the coming year with M O Bryan as president and others named. A chicken dinner raised 367 was reported and a Thanksgiving basket plan was set with items due at Tipton's Grocery before November 26. Next meeting at Mrs. Lloyd Kittie's for a gift exchange.

the Plains M. C. Bryan Naomi Bible Methodist Church Paul Tipton Floyd Linscott M. O. Bryan Ray Michael Edith Barrows Tipton’s Lloyd Kittie

Ohio Fuel Servicemen In Training Center Moves to Marble Cliff

Ohio Fuel Gas Co servicemen attend a new training center at Marble Cliff near Columbus. The school moved from Washington Pa and serves seven-state area. New recruits take a three week basic course while veterans receive refreshers and updates. Director Lowell V. Reed leads the program with six instructors including William Gould formerly of Athens.

Ohio Fuel Gas Co Marble Cliff Columbus E. F. Rothel Washington, Pa Columbia Gas System Lowell V. Reed William Gould Athens

Gears to Celebrate Golden Anniversary in 1913

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gears of Glouster Route 3 plan their golden wedding anniversary on November 24. An open house is set for their Jobs home from 1 to 4 p.m. A dinner honoring them will be held November 23 at Blosser's Restaurant in Logan. The couple married November 20, 1913 in Logan and have four children: John Nelsonville Charles Cleveland Laura Mae Brown Waverly and Jay Lattamer Worthington.

Glouster Elmer Gears

Ohio University student denies counts in city case

Wess Jones, 22, of Grosvenor Hall, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to four charges. He faced assault on Patrolman Charles Cochran, intoxication, destruction of prop erty, and disorderly conduct. Bonds totaled 193 dollars. cases continued to November 20.

Ohio University Wess Jones Grosvenor Hall Ronald McBride Gateway Motel Monte Davis Charles Cochran Jones

Nelsonville Youth Fined for Offense Near York High Field

County Judge George Schoonover found Mount Lowery of Nelsonville, age 18, guilty of driving his car at the York High football field. Lowery was fined $10 with costs, the fine suspended.

George Schoonover Mount Lowery Nelsonville York High Lowery

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Bulance Watt and E. State Sts Bean Wrtig Athens County Savings Sayre Felephone LY Dale EE. Schultz Revere Ware Lou Kerr-Hunter S. Court St Athens, Ohio Entre Nous Insurance Service G. Houck Don Reed Dial LY Hoffman Glouster Veetines Lon Davis Clifford Thomas Phillips Vienna Kous Jochen Grell Panorama City Calif Robert Clark Gruff Plains Volunteer Firemen James O. Bean Stewart Judith Armbruster James Armbruster Ernest Hayes James Gilham Gilbert Keirns Marysville Richard Staten William Lavelle William Bricker Melvin Wildman Edward Beckett Jr Jerald L. Rupe Bert Rupe Army Fort Knox Rupe Army Engineers Ohio Fuel Imsurance Burr Indepen Ohio Earl F Matrews, Inc C. M. Gill and Co Dwight H. Rutherford Joseph Seiple Donald K. Barstow D. M. Goddard Houck & Reed. Inc Jessie W. Ley Ins Nelsonville, Ohio Saltz Ins. Agency Richard Guinther MAC State Street Jennie Murphey Jessie W Ley Katherine Hartley Morlo OF On -Und & Sty Trimbine Smith Court St. — LY Ohu
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