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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1964

Page

2

Citizens urge Athens income tax to fund city needs

Mrs Idus Murphree and Roger Jones told local Athens clubs that property owners bear most of the tax burden while only 4.90 of every 32 dollars paid remains in city revenue. They urged a one percent city income tax to fund streets sewerage police fire and other improvements citing Madison Avenue work and snow removal costs.

Athens Idus Murphree Roger Jones Citizens For Madison Avenue

United Appeal Nears Quarter Pole Drive Progress

United Appeal contributions neared 25 percent as of Thursday night with $11,183.70 raised total. Ohio University pledges reached $1,943 and the Government and School section $476, plus $2,993 from business and industry. Capt. Henry Temple urged broad participation and noted over $5,000 had been pledged in advance toward a $46,765 goal.

United Appeal Henry Temple Ohio University Capt. Temple

West Green Open House Planned By University

Ohio University invites the public and campus community to an open house at West Green dormitory complex on Sunday Oct 18 starting 3 p.m. in Dormitory 6 dining room. President Vernon R Alden will preside followed by tea and tours.

Ohio University West Green Vernon R. Alden Paul R. O’brien Teria University O’brien

Three Hurt In Area Crashes Investigated By Patrol

An Ohio University student was ejected from a southbound car on Route 33 south of Athens and flown to University Hospital after a fatal rollover. Jerome Jeric of Brecksville suffered a possible concussion and was first treated at Hudson Health Center. Two youths on Route 50A near Route 33 were injured. driver Michael Porter, 16, Athens Route 3, had a laceration and bruised shoulder, passenger Joe Stanley Smathers, 16, Athens Route 3, had scalp bruising and shoulder injuries. Porter was cited for left of center driving.

Ohio University Route 33 Athens State Highway Patrol Jerome Jeric Brecksville Hudson Health Center University Hospital Columbus Michael Porter Joe Stanley Smathers Athens Medical Center Porter

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes

Personal notices list new births including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Pratt Albany and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Fillinger Guysville Route 1. Admissions include Herbert Boudinot Nelsonville Route 1 Sarah Harkins Carpenter Imogene Verity Athens Ronnie Yates Athens Mary Slutz Carrie Smith Albany William Goodin Zaleski Robert Nelson Albany Route 1 William Shockey Guysville Route 1 Clarence Leedy Millfield Route 1 and David Trout Albany.

David Pratt Albany Harlan Fillinger Guysville Herbert Boudinot Nelsonville Sarah Harkins Carpenter Imogene Verity Athens Ronnie Yates Mary Slutz Carrie Smith William Goodin Zaleski Robert Nelson William Shockey Clarence Leedy Millfield David Trout

Columbus Day Closings Plan City Services

City hall and the court house will close Monday for Columbus Day while banks suspend operations. A post office official said regular mail service will be maintained Monday.

City Hall Court House

K of C To Hear Centre Chaplain

The Rev. Fr. Frank C. Cronin, chaplain of the Ohio University Catholic Centre, will address the Knights of Columbus Communion breakfast at the K of C Hall after the 8 30 a m Mass. Holy Name Society members of St Pauls Church have also been invited.

Frank C. Cronin Ohio University Catholic Centre Knights of Columbus K of C Holy Name Society of St. Paul’s Church

Moeller Attacks Abele Goldwater In Ohio University Talk

Democratic candidate Walter Moeller spoke to the Young Democrats Club at Ohio University criticizing Homer Abele and the Goldwater wing for fiscal policy and social programs. He defended anti poverty measures and urged full federal investment for the 10th District while challenging Abele over a pay raise vote in committee.

Walter Moeller Moeller Young Democrats Club Ohio University Homer Pete” Abele Abele Alden Jaycees Lancaster Logan Rase Party Goldwater Appalachia Republican Party John Kennedy Lyndon Johnson United States Democratic Party Young Democrats

Weather Report: Cloudy and Colder After Rain

The report notes rain last night and a 10 am temperature of 50, a two degree rise from morning low. Thursday reached a high of 68 with total rainfall of .03 inches, as recorded by U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer.

U.S C. L. Colmer

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