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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1966

Page

2

Miller Urges Lower Costs and Informed War Policy

Clarence Miller addressing the Athens Jaycees argued butter costs are too high while urging a full discussion of the Vietnam War. He criticized the war being run by politicians, called for reducing domestic program excess, and urged fiscal restraint during high national prosperity. He blamed opponent Walter Moeller for misleading voters and cited Rhodes and Appalachia program involvement. He noted concerns over rural counties and open housing wording.

Miller James A. Rhodes Ohio Rhodes U. S Wayne Hayes Flushing

Campaigners Pitch Views in Athens County Meeting

Messenger coverage details Clarence Miller Republican candidate for congress and Robert Sweeney Democrat running for attorney general. Efaw notes Miller’s talk and Sweeney interview with voters. A second piece by Geary will report a debate between Miller and Democrat Walter Moeller at Rio Grande College tonight.

Athens County Messenger Paul Efaw Clarence Miller Congress Robert Sweeney Doug Geary Rio Grande College Miller Walter H. Moeller

Notable Surgeon to Keynote Rush Elliott Lecture Series

Dr. C. Frederick Kittle, a Chicago thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon and Athens native, will headline the first Rush Elliott Lecture Series at the Ohio University Inn with Dr. Asia Whitacre as chairman. The event highlights integrity in medicine and professional standards, while Sweeney campaigns stress reform in Ohio state government and attorney general duties. Police urge use of Hastings Road and Hooper Street to ease traffic for Saturday’s Ohio University Miami game.

Chicago Athens C. Frederick Kittle Rush Elliott Ohio University Inn Asia Whitacre Chesterhill Elliott Kittle University of Chicago Society of University Surgeons University of Kansas School of Medicine Fred Kittle Athens High School Ohio University University of Kansas di Kittle Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Omega Alpha American Cancer Society Robert Sweeney State House Sweeney Ohio State Tax Commissioner State Tax Department Ohio University - Miami Hastings Rd Hooper St

Cold snap lowers Athens to season low of 29

The mercury dipped to 29 degrees early Friday in the Athens area with heavy frost. By 10:30 a.m. a bright sun and a warmup lifted readings to 5 above zero, after Thursday’s high of 61 reported by U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Miami Sign Appears On E Union Street Hill

Police report a painted message reading roll over Miami on the E Union Street hill seen by motorists on the steep grade. Friday night youths were said to run across the Varsity Theater roof at 41 S Court Street around 11:25 p.m. and others upset garbage cans on S Congress Street the same night, Allice said.

Miami E. Union St. Hill Varsity Theater S. Court St S. Congress St Allice

Post Office site selection announced for Stewart

Congress man Walter H. Moeler announced a new Post Office site in Stewart at the southwest corner of Center and State streets. The land covers about 8,400 square feet with a net interior of 1,014 square feet and a 5,000 square foot parking area.

U. S. Post Office Department Stewart Walter H. Moeler Center State Streets

Court notes show intoxication and assault cases. custody ruling

Francis P. Hunt of Philadelphia charged with intoxication and patrol cost of $25. Andrew Kovian on Tulane Rd pleads not guilty to assault and battery filed by his wife Irene. $32 bond set and case continued. George Auflick from Katherine L. Auflick charged with gross neglect. court grants custody of the child and alimony.

Andrew Kovian Tulane Rd Irene George Auflick Katherine L. Auflick

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals

The Sheltering Arms Hospital notes list admissions Luther Gibson from The Plains Mrs Daniel Wallace of Athens Route 1 Carol Young of The Plains Jesse Frum of Albany Clark E Williams of Athens Francis Dye from The Plains and dismissals Donald Barstow of Athens Mrs Norman Allen of Athens Route 5 and daughter Basil Bennett of Athens Route 1 Lelia Van Dyke of Athens Mrs Ralph Mc Kinley of Amesville Route 1 Terrance Cunningham of Chauncey Fannie North of Amesville.

Luther Gibson the Plains Daniel Wallace Athens Carol Young Jesse Frum Albany Clark E. Wiliams Francis Dye Donald Barstow Norman Allen Basil Bennett Lelia van Dyke Ralph McKinley Amesville Terrance Cunningham Chauncey Fannie North

Athens dairy school second in four series scheduled

The second of four Athens dairy schools is set for 12 30 p m Monday at the Junior Fair building according to Kenneth Ackerman county extension agent agriculture Delores Hanko 20 of Wilson Hall was taken to the Ohio University Health Center Thursday after fainting at the dormitory at 638 p m by the fire department emergency squad

Athens Kenneth Ackerman Agriculture Delores Hanko Wilson Hall Ohio University Health Center Fire Department

City Hall Remodeling Costs Detailed in Auditor Records

The remodeling following the fire department move to Columbus Rd cost 5200 dollars. Work began this summer and included a partial front upgrade and room updates for the police department city council mayor and administration. Costs cover city employee labor and materials.

Fire Department Columbus Rd

Extension Advisory Committee to Hear E L Kirby

Extension Advisory Committee will hear E L Kirby speak Monday at 8 p m in the extension office. Kenneth Ackerman says Kirby will explain how the extension plans and programs aid families and improve community life.

E. L. Kirby Kenneth Ackerman Agriculture Kirby

Athens County schools adopt new office hours schedule

The Athens County schools office hours shift under Supt. Robert Weinfurtner aims to improve accessibility. New hours: Mondays noon to 8 pm with a 5 to 6 pm break. Tuesday to Friday 8 am to 4 30 pm with a 12 to 12 30 pm lunch closure.

Athens County Robert Weinfurtner

State Department Skips Ohio U Viet Nam Teach In

The State Department told sponsors that no official will attend the Viet Nam teach in at Ohio University. Speakers include pro and anti administration scholars and students with a moderated discussion following two sessions.

State Department Ohio U Viet Nam U.S. State Department Ohio University Gerald Scully Manila Ewing Auditorium U. S. Viet Nam Lester C. Mills Richard H. Bald Harold C. Lyon Alden John F. Cady Troy Organ Tom Hayden

Power Outage Hits East of Athens Route 50 Area

Electricity was off in sections east of Athens along Route 50 from 30 minutes to three hours on Thursday. Three spans of conductors were knocked from poles after insulators broke, possibly from a hunter’s shot. The outage traced back to Ohio University Airport and affected areas from the airport through Coolville Hockingport to Torch before repairs in the morning.

Athens Frank Shay Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Guysville Ohio University Coolville Hockingport Torch

Equipment Theft Probed At Galloway Equipment Co

Deputies investigate a breaking and entering at Galloway Equipment Co Route 50F entry gained after a hasp was pried from a northeast door. A six volt battery and tools valued at 100 dollars were stolen from the business.

Sheriff's Deputies Galloway Equipment Co Route 50F

Glouster Village Discusses Industrial Site Purchase

Glouster Village Council discussed buying a 3.5 acre tract in No 6 for possible industrial use recreation or a trailer park. Mayor Williams formed a committee to meet Ed Wade about the land while councilors plan a protest to the Marietta Social Security Office closing.

Glouster Glouster Village Marietta Glouster Social Security Thomas Williams Jr Ed Wade No. 6 W. R. Balderson Frank Darling Wade Joe Roback Civic Center

Cub Scout Pack Elects New Officers

Cub Scout Den 1 at Ann Frazee’s home elected Tom Daugherty as denner Richard Ross as assistant denner and Danny Rogers as news reporter. Games were played and Halloween stories read.

Cub Scout Pack Chauncey Cub Den Tom Daugherty Denner Richard Ross Danny Rogers

WSCs Plan Week of Prayer Self Denial

WSCS announces a week of prayer and self denial beginning October 23. An annual observance started with Methodist women in 1887, now involving 36 000 societies across 50 states and over 1 000 000 women. The 1966 theme is These my Brethren.

Cently Methodist Church

Church events announced for Sunday services

Chauncey C Y F leads a Church of Christ service at 6 p.m. Sunday. Hocking Valley Parish holds an evening service at 7 30 p.m. Sunday at Taylor Ridge Church. A Gideon speaker and program is planned.

Christ Hocking Valley Parish Taylor Ridge Gideon

Plans Made For Glouster Fall Festival

Glouster Community Development Corporation with Trimble Local PTO and band boosters outlined the annual festival plan. A 6 p.m. parade on October 28 will start at Gamwell’s Store and end at the high school gym, followed by booths run by each elementary class and prize awards for costumes.

Glouster Glouster Community Development Corporation Trimble Gamwell Main St High St

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