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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1964

Page

2

City Council Approves N College St Parking Plan

City council moved ahead with plans for a N College St parking lot and the old funeral home at 9 N College St to be used as office space. The vote also authorized UR loan and grant applications and related actions while delaying water tap fee ordinance readings.

N. College St N. College Sts Municipal Court and Health Department Service - Safety First Presbyterian Church Knowlton Construction and Columbia Co Knowlton Chicago Richard Beagle

New and Used Car Sales Rise in County figures

The county reports September totals: 188 new cars and 712 used cars sold, up from August and with 46 of 1965 models. Boat and motor titles rose to 22 with $40.40 in fees, while regular titles reached 1 198 with $1 818.90 in fees. Additional September items include 26 new trucks and 100 used trucks, plus various vehicles and trailers.

Clerk of Courts Phyllis L. Cross Auto Title Office

Ohio SAR President Speaks at Athens Rotary Meeting

Dr. W. A. Hammond president of the Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution spoke at the Athens Rotary Club meeting Monday at the Sportsman Grill. A chemist turned historian he shared stories of Ohio history and the buckeye state origins. Local SAR members attended as guests.

W. A. Hammond Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Athens Rotary Club Sportsman Grill Hammond Ohio Buckeye State Xenia Rotary Club Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Sons of the Revolution Rotary Club

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals

Admitted Peter Corrigan of Athens Larry Webb of McArthur Route 2 Clifford Laughlin of Athens Emory Schwartz of Albany Mrs J David Lundberg of Athens John Zeynik of Athens. Dismissed Robert Zulius of Athens Mrs Warren Bentz of Millfield Route 1 Luther Mayles of Chauncey Mrs David Smith of Athens Mrs Joe Gura of Athens Route 4. Firemen called to Bryan Hall dormitory for a clothes dryer smoking at 11 45 am Monday. unit disconnected before arrival.

Peter Corrigan Athens Larry Webb McArthur Clifford Laughlin Emory Schwartz Albany J. David Lundberg John Zeynik Robert Zulius Warren Bentz Millfield Luther Mayles Chauncey David Smith Joe Gura Bryan Hall City Fire Department

Taken to Center by Fire Department Squad

Pauletta Hall eighteen from Lindley Hall was taken ill and transported to Hudson Health Center by the city fire department emergency squad at 6 58 p m Monday.

Pauletta

Amesville school names class officers and city police report traffic incidents

Amesville AmesBern High School announces class officers for Twelfth through eighth grades with named presidents and officers. City police cite Clyde R Bronson for running a traffic light after a two vehicle accident at Carpenter and State Streets. A second minor crash involving a city school bus and a car on Lancaster Street is reported with no children aboard.

Clyde R. Bronson Berkeley Dr Carpenter and E. State St Lancaster St

Court Docket Of Reckless and Speed Violations

Municipal Court Daniel Carson 22 of 1 Vine St reckless operation. Neil H Krebs 20 Athens Apts excessive speed. County Court William C Dailey 74 Athens Route 3 left of center. Ralph Edward Dicks 32 3914 N Court St failure to yield and no valid license. Sherry Kay White 19 Athens Route 4 failure to stop within assured clear distance found guilty. Costs total listed.

Daniel Carson Vine St Neil H. Krebs Athens Apts William C. Dailey Athens Ralph Edward Dicks N. Court St Sherry Kay White

Firemen to Meet in Richland for Training

Richland area fire department will meet Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the station. A movie on fighting hospital fires will be shown.

Richland Area Fire Department

Mercury Freezing Mark Shocks Ath en Citizens

The article notes the temperature dropping to freezing in Ath ens amid a cold snap. Frost ranged from medium to heavy while sunlit skies persisted. By 10 a.m. the reading was 50 after a morning rise of 18 degrees from 32. Monday’s high reached 63.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

ROTC Chief Addresses Kiwanis on Ohio University program

Col. Cecil C. Helena spoke to the Kiwanis Club about Ohio University's advanced Army ROTC. He noted the two fold aim of teaching recruits to follow orders and act in emergencies. Helena, a 23 year Army veteran with Leg ion of Merit and Bronze Star, emphasized recruiting top men from universities.

Ohio University Cecil C. Helena Kiwanis Club Helena Army John D. Lucas Armed Services

Immunization Drive at Athens High School

Freshmen and seniors at Athens High School received diphtheria and booster shots and smallpox vaccinations Tuesday. About 300 students were eligible. School nurse Mrs. Joann Kerr administered the injections with help from two county health nurses. Training in standard and advanced first aid starts Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Grover Center, per the Athens County Red Cross chapter.

Athens High School Joann Kerr Grover Center Athens County

Athens State Hospital Employes Union Meeting

Local Union 1782 members will gather at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Grange Hall on the Athens fairgrounds for a union meeting.

Athens State Hospital Grange Hall Fairgrounds

Improvement Report Highlights Recreation Program Upgrades

Tony Reis chair of the city recreation committee outlined a busy season with spending of 10 897 of 12 897 budget and a 2 000 balance. New members James Mason John O Neal and Harry Lackey joined the committee and programs expanded at Crystal Pool with seven day access and evenings reserved for groups. 524 youngsters took swimming instruction and residents learned golf archery and tennis. Baseball saw about 130 Pee Wee players 220 on 12 Little League teams and 90 on six Pony League squads. planned additions include a year round physical education supervisor and four new baseball diamonds plus development of Highland Park and 26 acre Sells Park for outdoor leisure.

Tony Reis Reis James Mason John O’neal Harry Lackey Robert Kappes Athens Jaycees Kiwanis Club

Traffic accidents rise, Athens patrol reports

Sgt. Roger Wilson of the State Highway Patrol Athens post notes a steady rise in area accidents. With winter ahead he urges caution for rain fog snow and deer crossing areas. September saw 55 accidents including one fatal. 7 hurt in 15 injury crashes. 267 arrests and 421 warnings.

Roger Wilson Athens State Highway Patrol

Bound To Jury On Jail Arson Charge

Clyde E. Singer 54 of Gloucester pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to arson and intoxication. He was placed under $500 bond and bound to the grand jury after police said he tried to set the city jail on fire on Oct. 1. He also paid a $25 fine plus costs.

Clyde E. Singer Glouster Singer

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