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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1968

Page

2

Lettershop Business Is Purchased and Renamed

Mr and Mrs James McReynolds have bought Graphic Business Services at 1814 Court St and renamed it Lettershop Plus They will offer photography offset mimeographing folding typing mailing and related services They stock advertising specialties McReynolds an ROTC staff member at Ohio University will retire from the Army next month He previously worked with business machines photography and plate making The couple ran Athens Reproduction Service from home until purchasing Graphic from David Keller Keller sold Graphic citing increased demands in his public relations business

James McReynolds Graphic Business Services Court St Lettershop McReynolds ROTC Ohio University Army Athens Graphic David Keller Keller

Democratic candidate Dr Harry B Crewson to speak at Jaycees

Dr Harry B Crewson the Democratic candidate for the 10th District will address the Athens Jaycees on Thursday at 8 p.m. The talk is part of the Jaycees meet the candidates series set for the Columbia Gas Co building on Route 50F.

Harry B. Crewson Athens Jaycees Columbia Gas Co Route 50F The Jaycees Crewson

Area Man Held On Desertion Charges

A 20-year-old Athens Route 4 man is held in Athens County Jail on desertion from the armed forces. The sheriff's department reports Paul Allen Bartlett is being held for military police in Columbus. Two stolen vehicles were reported to Athens police: a test drive gone wrong from Lincoln-Mercury on 88 N. Court St and a motorcycle stolen from Kermit Gilkey on W. Union St.

Athens Harlan Antle Ray Riggs N. Court St Kermit Gilkey W. Union St

Fire Hazard Cited at Athens Lumber Yard

J. B. Roberts, president of the Athens Lumber Co., fined $50 in Athens County Municipal Court for a fire hazard at the business. The fine is suspended until Oct. 15 pending a written report from Fire Chief Charles Dalton on premises. Roberts said the hazard was eliminated before the case. He faced charges of weed and rubbish accumulation and insufficient fire extinguishing equipment.

J. B. Roberts Athens Lumber Co Athens County Charles Dalton Roberts

Fire Alarm and Emergency Call Reported in Athens

Firemen responded to a 6:23 a.m. alarm at 34 Elliott St. where a fire was found in the back seat of a 1967 car owned by Raymond Bowles, possible cigarette cause, damage about 100 dollars. An emergency squad call at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday to Stimson Avenue’s Hocking Valley Bank for a knee injury to Mrs. Charles Levering followed. Multiple Athens and surrounding-area residents named in the report.

Athens Elliott St Raymond Bowles Elliott Charles Dalton Hocking Valley Bank Stimson Avenue Charles Levering Coolville

Men's Recreation Course Starts Tonight

The Athens city recreation department opens a Wednesday night program for men at the Middle School gym from 7 to 9. The course runs until January 29 with a $3 fee. Registration by mail or at the first class. for details call Recreation Director Robert Burson at 592 2433 or instructor Bill Wooddell at 592 5476.

Athens City Recreation Department Robert Burson Bill Wooddell

Driver Cited After Crash Near Albany

A two car crash on Route 681 three miles north of Albany resulted in no injuries. Dale E. Estep, 30, Pom eroy was cited for failing to stop in the assured clear distance after his car rear ended James W. Carpenter, 43, Columbia West Virginia, as Carpenter turned left onto a township road.

Albany Corporation Limits State Highway Patrol Dale E. Estep Pomeroy James W. Carpenter Columbia W. Va

Leary and Cohen clash over drugs as future religion

Dr Timothy Leary argued future society will be built on psychedelic drug use, likening Western civilization to a dying Roman Empire and urging a god-centered trip. Dr Sidney Cohen cautioned against drug reliance, urging outside action and medical restraint while criticizing current laws on marijuana.

Timothy Leary Memorial Auditorium Sidney Cohen Ohio University Leary Cohen United States Roman Empire Augustus Hubert Anthony Billy Graham William Sloan Coffin Sion U. S

Manpower Workshop Set for Oct 15 in Ohio

Ohio University Inn hosts a manpower services workshop on October 15 to discuss the CAMPS system. Willard P. Dudley, administrator of the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, announced. Attendees include local CAMPS committees, the state CAMPS office, and civic organizations. Athens is the first in a trio of sessions with Akron on Thursday and Fostoria on October 24.

Ohio Ohio University Inn Ohio Cooperative Area Manpower Planning System Coordinating Committee Willard P. Dudley Ohio Bureau of Employment Services Athens Akron Fostoria

False Teeth Solution Advertisement FASTEETH

Advertisement for FASTEETH claims it keeps dentures firmer and steadier with no pasty taste. It suggests sprinkling on plates to reduce wobbling and embarrassment while improving bite and denture breath. Recommends regular dental visits and availability at drug counters.

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