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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1968

Page

5

Three Route 33 crashes injure one, cite three drivers

One woman was injured and three drivers cited after three Route 33 accidents Tuesday. Jeannette B. Grim, 50, of Nelsonville, was taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital after her car was rear ended near Route 691 while stopped for a school bus. John Michael Pidcock, 25, Nelsonville, was cited for failing to stop in the assured clear distance. Lois Maxine Bateman, 21, Chauncey, received the same charge after rear ending Lynette Elizabeth Brown, 20, Athens, who slowed for a flagman at a railroad crossing near the Athens–Hocking line. Deborah A. Cook, 16, New Straitsville, was charged with failing to yield after entering Route 691 into the path of Don G. Smith, 21, Buchtel.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Jeanette B. Grim Nelsonville John Michael Pidcock Pidcock Lois Maxine Bateman Chauncey Lynette Elizabeth Brown Athens Athens-Hocking County Deborah A. Cook New Straitsville Don G. Smith Buchtel

Bloodmobile Visit Set Next Monday Tuesday

Red Cross bloodmobile drive sponsored by Army and Air Force ROTC visits Church of the Good Shepherd at 64 University Terrace. Dr Dale Nitzschke notes need for O positive blood for a four year old undergoing open heart surgery in Columbus. Donors should bring blood type cards. appointments at 593 5273 or 593 6244. Free parking on University Terrace. Mon 11 am 5 pm Tue 10 am 4 pm.

Red Cross Army and Air Force Rotc Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Dale Nitzschke Columbus Charles McVey Nitzschke

Top Pupils Listed On Honor Roll

Rhonda Williams and Grant McQuate lead Athens Middle School honor roll for the first nine weeks with all A reports. The list includes extensive cohorts across Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades such as Brenda Barn Doug Bolen Valeria Conkey Howie Dean Lynn Fairhurst Carla Flannery Emily Flum and many others.

Rhonda Williams Grant McQuate Athens Middle School Brenda Barn Doug Bolen Valeria Conkey Howie Dean Lynn Fairhurst Carla Flannery Emily Flum Bob Gall Sharon Hagen Carol Henderson Kenny Kendall Patti Lou Pennell Mark Reid Debbie Rose Carl Stemple Joel Wellington Joan Witmer Tina Abdella Connie Adams Anne Alden Jane Anderson Carolyn Billy Deborah Carpenter Ronnie Cartwright Nancy Cline Gary Crabtree Howard Clearfield Sarah Crawford Susan Duckler Debbie Duntee Diane Ellis Lora Eldridge Pam Finder Susan Gibson Denise Graham Jill Gray Teresa Hann Beth Henderson Laurie Hess Krista Hummell Stan Huffman Jeff Hopkins Gina Johnson Lois Johnson Linda Koppes Melisssa Kegerris Julie Kessler Kathy Munro John Nicholls Joy Quisenberry Marjorie Riley Don Reed Cynthia Schneider Kim Smith Carolyn Taylor Jane Tribe Maria Tong Becky Slisher

Court Levies Fine In Cigarettes Theft Case

Edward Wilson, who pleaded innocent to stealing a pack of cigarets from Kroger’s Athens supermarket on Nov. 12, was convicted in Athens County Municipal Court Tuesday. He was fined $15 and costs after being jailed on $33 bond until payment. Charles Doherty, 20, Rockbridge Route 1, fined $75 and costs for driving without license with $30 suspended on condition of not driving again. Carel Bish, 31, Albany Route 1, fined $10 and costs for speeding.

Edward Wilson Kroger Athens Athens County Charles &, Doherty Rockbridge Carel Bish Albany

Man Hur t Two Cited In Athens Crashes

One man was injured and two drivers cited in two Athens accidents early today. Larry Prill, 21, suffered rib injuries when a car he rode in hit a pole after speeding from E State Street toward Elmwood Drive. Driver Joseph Simol, 22, of 12 Smith Street, said he lost control and the car skidded 130 feet before striking the pole. he was cited for unsafe operation. Charles Robinette, 51, Athens Route 1, was cited for failure to stop within assured clear distance in the other crash. Donald McBride, 40, Athens Route 1, stopped for traffic when Robinette hit him from behind. no injuries.

Athens Larry Prill Smith St Joseph Allen Simol E. State St Madison Ave Elmwood Dr Simol Charles Sanford Robinette

Career day eyed for Athens County pupils

In a meeting of the Inservice Guidance Counselors the possibility of a career day for secondary school students was discussed. Guidance services available to citizens were reviewed, with emphasis on ongoing teacher improvement in instruction and guidance techniques. The plan would provide occupational information about certain jobs to students.

Athens County Robert Weinfurtner Edwin C. Leatherwood

Equipment Company Burglary Reported

Athens police investigated a $600 burglary at the Gail Watkins Equipment Co. on E State Street. Sometime Monday night a burglar broke a window and gained entry, stealing equipment and exiting through a sliding door, according to a police report.

Athens Gail Watkins Equipment Co State St

Stolen Property Charge Dismissed in Athens County Court

James Rupe of New Marshfield faced a charge of concealing stolen property that was dismissed for insufficient evidence by Athens County Municipal Court on Tuesday. Rupe had pleaded innocent and posted a $68 bond after being charged on October 1.

Athens County James Rupe New Marshfield

Teen Center Closed Friday for High School Preview Game

The Athens Teen Center will not be open Friday evening due to a time conflict with Athens High School preview basketball games. The next regularly scheduled program will be Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, according to Director Eugene Brundige.

Teen Center Athens Eugene Brundige Athens High School Brundige

Former Athens Man Named Bank Cashier

Jack L. Sedwick, former Athens County resident, named assistant cashier and Medway office manager of New Carlisle National Bank. He succeeds Harold M. Mills who becomes Clark County sheriff. Sedwick joined the bank this year after four years with Capital Finance Co. and two with a Dayton bank. He is married to Roseann Fields. they have two daughters.

Jack L. Sedwick Athens County Medway New Carlisle National Bank Sedwick Harold M. Mills Clark County Capital Finance Co Dayton Bank Dorothy Sedwick Amesville Roseann Fields Emery Coen Athens

Lions District Governor speaks to Athens Lions at OU Inn

Gov Cecil McGone Jr announces the 13th district convention to be hosted by the Athens Lions with about 400 guests and regional members expected. In a separate case Delores J Deal sues John A Deal, found guilty of gross neglect, custody awarded to Delores.

Lions Club Cecil McGone, Jr Athens Lions Ohio University Inn McGone Athens Delores J. Deal John A. Deal

Bridge Firm Seeks Payment Over County Contract

The Ohio Bridge Corp of Cambridge seeks $60,566 from Athens County for materials used on two county bridges five years ago. An injunction blocked payment, citing illegal force account contracting. The firm offered to let the county use Frost Bridge and another on Federal Creek until new contracts are issued, but officials refuse to tear down the structures. Prosecution and officials review legal options as discussions continue.

Ohio Bridge Corp Cambridge Athens County Federal Creek John Cline W. H. Wakefield James Edwards Cline Force Gabriel Pincelli Chauncey Common Pleas Court Pincelli Ohio Contractors Association James Whaley Harry Dust State Industrial Relations Department Common Pleas John Bolin Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Bridge Commission Homer Gall Jr Richard D. Rogovin Ohio

Births at Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Birth announcements list multiple families and newborns including Mr and Mrs Marvin Sham bart New Marshfield a son Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sickels Athens Route 5 a daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Arnold Nelsonville a son Conrad Foss Athens Tony Maynard Little Hocking Clarence Rutter The Plains Mrs Jerry Pettit Glouster Route 3 Eugene Hogue Trimble Don Spurgeon Athens Delbert King Chauncey Mrs Gary Carter Athens Verna Leroy Mrs Dale Duckler and daughter Mrs Carl House May Cole

Marvin Shambart New Marshfield Kenneth Sickels Athens Charles Arnold Nelsonville Conrad Foss Tony Maynard Little Hocking Clarence Rutter the Plains Jerry Pettit Glouster Eugene Hogue Trimble Don Spurgeon Delbert King Chauncey Gary Carter Fred Hart Janet Lowery George Troy Verna Leroy Dale Duckler Carl House May Cole

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State Highway Patrol Donald Clair McBride Richland Ave Canterbury Dr Robinette McBride Equipment Company Cade Shoe Store Logan, Ohio Marines Karen Sue Bowers Gladys Bowers Guysville Marine Corps Quantico Parris Island S. C Ufc Karen Bowers WM. Co Wos Marine Corps Base WM Mess Hall the Messenger Bridge Company Sheltering Arms Hospital Bank Americaid Shrine Aladdin Temple Crippled Childrens Fund New Athens H. S. Gym Richland Avenue Humble Service Center Athens National ‘Bank Federal Deposit Athens National Bank TAP Credit Just C.P.O. Shirts Stevens Belk Dan River Skein Ladie Larry Ricky Orson North Court Street
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