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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1968

Page

3

Bus Stops Announced For Southeast Route

The Athens Transit System unveiled the southeast route stops. First bus departs downtown 6 45 a m and last at 5 45 p m. Stops include Mill and College, Mill and Stewart, Mill and Elliott, East Bridge, Riverside and Hastings, Hastings and Hooper, Hooper and Richland, Richland and Canterbury, Canterbury and LaMar, Canterbury and Mulligan, Mulligan and Perry, Perry and Hooper, Monticello Apartments, Hooper and Hastings, Hastings and Riverside, Lakeview Apartments, Mill and Eliott, College and Mill, Court and Union.

Athens Transit System Mill and College Mill and Stewart Elliott East Bridge Riverside Hastings Hooper Hooper and Richland Richland and Canterbury Canterbury and LaMar Mulligan Mulligan and Perry Perry and Monticello Lakeview Mill and Eliott College and Mill Court and Union

Athens Mayor Denies Knowlton Bid No Show on Garage

Athens Mayor Raymond Shepard dismissed radio rumors that Knowlton Construction Co may skip bidding on the city parking garage. He said bids are expected to be advertised within two to three weeks.

Athens Raymond Shepard Knowlton Construction Co

Itch of Piles Get Relief Now

Millions over forty years have found fast relief from itching and smarting of piles using a cooling soothing astringent formula. Peterson’s Wonder One user reports itching and smarting ceased and slept all night. Pete Ointment praised as marvelous. Be delighted or money back.

Peterson Pete

Civil Service Exam Planned For Police

Athens police department opens a civil service exam at 7 p.m. October 28 in City Hall. Applications are available at the police station and must be returned by October 25. Eligible applicants are men aged 21 to 31.

City Hall Fred James James

Trio of Thieves Sought After Ring Theft at Logan Jeweler

Logan City police seek a three person group described as a pretty wildly dressed two men and a woman who stole three rings valued at a little over fifty dollars from the window display at K and K Jewelers on West Main Street Tuesday afternoon. A high school student who witnessed the theft alerted authorities.

Logan K & K Jewelers West Main Street

Davis Appeal Filed In Davis narcotics case appeal sought

A late Tuesday filing in Common Pleas Court asks the Fourth District Court of Appeals to review Wayne A. Davis’s narcotics case. Davis was charged last March with sale and possession, and a June jury failed to reach a verdict. The attorney of record is William Lavelle, who seeks dismissal on appeal. Sigma Xi will meet Thursday at noon in the Buckeye Cafeteria with Dr. Jerome S. Rovner speaking. Officers for the year are Dr. William D. Baasel president, Dr. Robert J. Kline president-elect, and Dr. J. Herbert Graffius secretary-treasurer. In Athens, James W. Allen was found guilty of blocking Blue Line Lane and fined $5 plus costs after pleading innocent. Traffic charges against Fred Castle White were dropped. Paul W. Keirns was cited for improper speed and left-of-center in a Route 329 crash near Amesville. An old fashion hymn sing will be held at Shade Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p.m.

Common Pleas Court William Lavelle Wayne A. Davis Lavelle Davis Fourth District Court of Appeals Sigma Xi Buckeye Jerome S. Rovner Ohio University Zoology Department William D. Baasel Robert J. Kline J. Herbert Graffius Athens County James W. Allen N. Congress St Athens Fred Castle White Richland Ave Amesville State Highway Patrol Paul W. Keirns

Ohio University talks with non academic union delayed

Not scheduled talks between Ohio University officials and the non academic employee union as of this morning due to a failure to schedule a meeting with the union attorney Herschel Sigall.

Ohio University Herschel Sigall

Ohio U Group Sets Meet Rohr To Speak

Southeastern Ohio civic and business leaders who are members of The Ohio University Associates will host a buffet luncheon at the new Convocation Center where William D. Rohr will address the group. A tour of the $8.5 million circular facility follows.

Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Associates William D. Rohr

Public Turkey Shoot Planned By Police

A public turkey shoot is scheduled for November 10 by Southern Ohio Lodge 55 of the Fraternal Order of Police. The event at Hocking Valley Sportsman's Club starts 1 p.m. to fund the new lodge building under construction. The shoot will feature slug and trap shooting. A separate item notes Richland Area Fire Department responding to a tree fire on Long Run Road Tuesday night, where the resident Leonard Keirns cut the tree to extinguish it.

Ernest F. Rothel Athens Business Association Otis Simpson McBee Systems Athens Henry Colby McBee Ohio Simpson Southern Ohio Lodge 55 Fraternal Order of Police Hocking Valley Richland Area Fire Department Long Run Road Leonard Keirns

Ditty Bag Quota Reached for Overseas Servicemen

The Athens Red Cross Chapter reports a quota of 200 ditty bags for overseas servicemen has been met. Bags mailed Tuesday include candy and nuts, hygiene items, stationery, lighters, address books, games, wipes, and a photograph book. About 20 organizations and several individuals contributed.

Charles McVey Athens

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