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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1964
Page
5
A jury pool of 75 names was drawn for the first degree murder trial of Darrell Napoleon Fierce, 51, of Glouster Route 3. The trial, tied to the February 1963 killing of his brother Loran in a Buchtel tavern, is set for 9 a.m. October 29 with a court ordered psychiatric examination.
George T. Boyce and John M. Pierce join the Institute for Regional Development staff, announced by director William Sheehan. Boyce brings eight years in community and industrial development with manufacturing experience and ties to Ohio chambers. Pierce, Cornell agriculture alumnus with a master's in forestry, will collaborate with regional college faculties on creation field studies and regional planning for private citizens and agencies.
City hall issued a permit Wednesday to Tishman Athens Corp for a $2,750,000 private dormitory on W Union St between Congress and High Sts. Tishman Realty Construction Co of New York City is the contractor. Site prep has begun, foundations laid, with completion expected next fall for a nine story structure housing 581 students.
S Sgt. Jack Stephens announces a new basic training plan. Starting Oct. 5 recruits complete training in a single six week stint at Lackland AFB in San Antonio Texas. The prior eight week period is shortened under the new schedule.
The 1965 United Appeal kickoff rally at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church starts the drive emphasizing unity and dedication. Campaign chairman Max Brinkman will coordinate with six speakers from city business, university, church, and public service, with about 300 volunteers expected.
The Athens Salvation Army corps at 92 West Union Street receives part of the United Appeal funding. Captain Henry Temple says UA support funds 41 percent of the 1965 budget, with the rest raised through a Christmas drive. The agency offers chapel services, hospital and jail visits, youth programs, fire and disaster aid, and shelter for transients. Four cadets will attend a Salvation Army Congress in New York under Lt. Thomas Wilson.
Burnice Maynard Jr. of Parkersburg escaped injury when his car left Route 144 and hit an embankment. He was fined 150 dollars and costs, and sentenced to three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. He also paid 35 dollars and costs for lacking a license. John O Hopkins of Belpre, 51, was fined 35 dollars and costs for intoxication and 35 dollars for permitting an unlicensed driver.
Royal McBee Corp. will redeem 15000 shares of its redeemable preferred stock at 102 dollars per share to retire the issue. The Series B 5 percent Series C 5 1/2 percent and Series D 6 percent preferred stock comprise the total outstanding. Dividends will be paid through the redemption date of October 31. Dr Norman S Cohn of Ohio University will speak at Gallia Academy High in Gallipolis on October.
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