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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1966

Page

3

Commissioners edge toward land swap with Ohio University

County commissioners tentatively back a land trade with Ohio University to swap land behind the county garage for a square section west of the garage to aid a flight pattern for a longer airport runway. The move awaits approval by the prosecuting attorney and the university board of trustees.

Ohio University Commission James Edwards Ohio U. Board of Trustees University Edwards

Cub Scouting Program Explained by Local Leaders

Larry McDaniels Hock Hocking district Boy Scout field executive spoke last night at First Presbyterian Church detailing the Cub Scouting program. Hock Hocking district commissioner H James Graham urged attendance at this month's roundtable Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at First Methodist Church Nelsonville. McDaniels announced a new program titled Scoutcraft to air weekly at 6:15 p.m. on WOUB TV Channel 20 with Col. Cecil C Helena serving as moderator and district chairman.

Larry McDaniels Hock- Hocking First Presbyterian Church Hock - Hocking H. James Graham First Methodist Nelsonville McDaniels Scoutcraft Woub - TV Col Cecil C. Helena

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Highlights Births

List of individuals with newborn daughters and associated addresses across Athens Glouster Amesville Briggsdale and Albany routes. Names include Jimmie Spears Donald Miller James Deeter Faye Bogg Simon Jones Jr Eric Diubosch Dana Nichols Sim Riggle William Runyon George McLaughlin Robert Frank Orland Brawley Charles Sheppard and Steven Weekley.

James Deeter Stewart Faye Bogg Athens Simon Jones, Jr Eric Diubosch Dana Nichols Sim Riggle William Runyon George McLaughlin Glouster Robert Frank and Son Orland Brawley Amesville Charles Sheppard Briggsdale Steven Weekley Mark R. Abel Richard FE. Cone, Jr Gary F. Pontious Barry W. Young Paul N. Aikman James E. Storer Ronald L. Whitehead John E. Rise Danny L. Lasure King Kelly Michael C. Young Gary L. Covert Jerry L. Stalder Paul A. Turn Nelsonville Ronald A. Verian Paul M. Harrison Robert B. Irwin Richard FE. Moore John W. Gaus Darrell D. Tewksberry Roger L. Stiles Terry L. Starcher Albany James P. Smith the Plains David P. Danko Millfield Charles A. Cremeans Coolville Rolland N. Llewellyn New Marshfield Gerald S. Hart Guysville Tom E. Morrison Jacksonville

New Patrolman Joins Aty Police Force

James Mann a 29 year old former employee at Fairfield School for Boys has been appointed as a city patrolman. A 1955 Lancaster High School graduate he is married with four children and has passed the city civil service examination.

James Mann Fairfield School For Boys BIS Lancaster High School Mann

Legionnaires To Hear 10VS State Delegates

A report of last summer's Buckeye Boys State in Athens will be presented by delegates to members of K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion at the 8 p.m. session Wednesday. Refreshments will be served after the meeting, said George Perry, commander.

Buckeye Boys Athens K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion George Perry

105 Pints Of Blood Collected For Red Cross Drive

One hundred five pints of blood were collected Monday for the Red Cross blood program during a two day visit co sponsored by Ohio University fraternities and sororities. The operation ran 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd basement.

Red Cross Paul H. Wagner Ohio University Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Athens Keith Andrews Barry W

Area Traffic Court Fines Reported for Numerous Offenses

The Municipal Court lists defendants including Marvin Wortman 20 McConnelsville speeding patrol 21 dollars and Jerry Schultz 23 Mentor speeding patrol 23 dollars. Others cited include Rollie Sutton 35 Trimble stop sign patrol 14 dollars and James Allison 18 Columbus traffic sign patrol 14 dollars. Additional offenses include speeding and traffic signal violations with fines ranging from 14 to 23 dollars.

Marvin Dean Wortman McConnelsville Jerry Dale Schultz Mentor Rollie Eugene Sutton, Sr Trimble James R. Allison W. Mulberry St Donald Albert Hunter Glouster Gary William Allen Ontario Canada James D. Patterson the Plains

Club Project Re Scheduled by Athens Kiwanians

The Athens Kiwanians rescheduled their annual door to door sale of fruit cakes to October 10 to avoid the United Fund drive conflict. Proceeds fund a Halloween parade and party, the club said.

Athens

Local Students Face Minor Offenses On Campus

Charles Foster 44 of Marysville Calif cited for intoxication with $25 and costs, trespassing by campus police. Christopher R Stephens 20 of 333 E State St held on disorderly conduct with $33 bond. Louise Lee of Athens Route 2 charged with intoxication and $32 bond forfeiture. Darrell Bartlett of Athens Route 5 forfeited $32 bond on intoxication charge.

Charles Foster Marysville Calif Christopher R. Stephens E. State St Louise Lee Athens Darrell Bartlett

Rotary Hears Ohio Banker On Changes

O E Anderson executive secretary of the Ohio Bankers Association told the Rotary Club at The Ohio University Inn that the current generation has endured vast change from horse and buggy to space age. He urged adaptation while noting Athens area changes and future plans and labelled banking a dynamic industry with expected more technological advances.

Rotary Club Ohio University Inn O. E. Anderson Ohio Bankers Association Anderson Athens

Food Stamp Plan Topic Meeting for Athens Grocers

A USDA representative will speak at 7 30 p m October 12 in the Athens Armory to acquaint county retail grocers with the new food stamp program. County welfare director Mrs Phyllis Ross notes the plan acts as a substitute for commodity distribution and allows public assistance recipients to buy stamps with bonuses. Stamps are available at most county banks. the program starts November 1.

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Athens Phyllis Ross

Canaan Well Drilled Reports Oil and Gas Output

A newly completed Canaan Two well from Saratoga Production Co produced an estimated 30 barrels of oil and 265000 cubic feet of gas. Drilled to 1460 feet on land leased from Wade Storer and fractured after reaching total depth. Athens RAM Chapter 39 meets 7:30 p.m. and Athens Council 15 R&SM at 8:30 p.m.

Canaan Ohio Oil and Gas Association Saratoga Production Co Wade Storer Masonic Temple Athens Chapter RAM Athens Council R&sm

Seventeen Athens Countians Inducted Into Army

Seventeen Athens County men were inducted into the Army Tuesday at Ft. Hayes. Thirty two others went to Columbus for pre induction physicals. The Salvation Army and Gideon Society aided the event with coffee, doughnuts, Bibles, and support.

Athens County Army Ft. Hayes Columbus Ohio University Athens County Selective Service Board Salvation Army Gideon Society Gary L. Hooper Glouster Roger L. Grubbs Ernest L. Porter Robert E. Vermaaten Larry E. Limo Terry K. Mavle James F. Steele Athens Michael L. Tedrick

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