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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1969

Page

6

Athens Board Approves New Salary Schedules and Boosts

Athens city board of education gave final approval to salary increases effective Nov 1 under HB 531. The move raises starting teacher pay to 5200, boosts non teaching staff, funds come from state support and local levy gains, with total added state aid about 66089 next year. The board also approved extra duty pay for intramural directors and substitutes, and honored National Merit finalists.

Athens Gerald Beckley Chauncey Jane Trout the Plains Lee Beckett James Mason Elizabeth Elmore Tri-Hi-Y Donald Barber Rifle Club Lawrence Burgess FTA Susan Dykstra Juthika Chatterji Bettina Jones Phyllis Katz Dana McMahon Laurie Olthof Laurie Price Elva Reed Michele DeMott Kathleen Karstensson Joan McFarland Carol Nelson Lois Book Julia Flanagan Wanda Lasure Catharine Mullins Joyce Heaton Mary Adams Suzanne Brooks Joann Boram Dorothy Doughty Betty Reese Gladys Gallaway Sally Fealock Morrison Ronald Kreutel Irene Mickmnas Theresa Hartvik Irene Olson West Lois Simpson Rita Kovaleski Linda Sycks Jane Nogrady Shirley Ross Yvonne Perry Carol Wender Helen Langel Michel DeMott John Heffken Louise Collins Marilyn Sue Brown Gerald Killeen Robert Burson Helen Porter Vera L. Smith Harold L. Lee James Blythe Bradley Bridgewater Barbara Hill Robert Drach Patsy Phillips Sharon Arthur Melvin Easler Robert Patterson Patrick Eddy Athens City Board of Education Athens Education Association 108Th General Assembly Sam Henderson Henderson

Two Raids Made But No Arrests In Athens

Athens police raided two student houses last night with no arrests. Prosecutor Claire Ball Jr. said a Municipal Court warrant allowed searching Marc Solomon at 193 W Washington St. Items seized included prescription medicine duplicating paper New Left literature a postcard and a wrapped bouillon cube.

Athens City Claire M. Ball Jr Franklin Sheeter Marc Solomon W. Washington St Solomon Jeff Kemp Solomon House Charles Cochran Kemp Ball

Judgment Sought for $362 in Auto Purchase Case

A petition filed in Common Pleas Court by Page Chevrolet-Olds seeks judgment for 362 dollars against James R. Estep and Albany Ponte 1 for alleged payment default on an automobile bought in April.

Common Pleas Court Page Chevrolet-Olds James R. Estep Albany Ponte 1

Kiwanis Tour Visits McBee Plant in Athens

Athens Kiwanis Club members toured the McBee plant on Route 50 in east Athens after a dinner at Buckeye Cafeteria. They visited drafting, printing, and photography labs and learned about offset printing. Claude Sowle of Oso University will speak at next week's meeting.

Athens Kiwanis Club McBee Route 50 East Athens Buckeye U. S Kiwanis Claude Sowle Oso University

U S Wheat Allotments Reduced in 1970 Program

National wheat allotments total 45.5 million acres, down 12 percent from 1969. Farmers must sign up with the Athens County ASCS office, meet planting limits, and divert 30.3 percent of their allotment to conserving use. Wheat certificates worth about $1.60 per bushel paid on 48 percent of projected production on allotted acres.

Clifford M. Hardin Athens County Agriculture, Stabilization and Conservation Service Office E. State St

$80 000 Sought In Girls Death

A civil suit filed in Common Pleas Court claims Albany area girl Lynda Sharon Aters died in a March 1 traffic accident caused by driver Edward A. Smart Jr. The plaintiff Susan L. Aters seeks $80 000 in damages.

Common Pleas Athens

Inter-University Library Council Interlibrary Loan Service Formed

Ohio University join ten state-assisted universities to create a shared interlibrary loan and reference service. The program, directed by Miss Kay L. Shaffer and housed at Ohio State University, aims to expand access to OSU’s vast holdings for faculty and students across member campuses.

Ohio University Ohio State University Columbus Alden Library Inter-University Library Council Ohio State Library Kay L. Shaffer Ohio State OSU University of Akron Bowling Green State University Central State University University of Cincinnati Cleveland State University Kent State University Miami University University of Toledo Wright State University Youngstown State University Ann T. Johnson

African Novelist Chinua Achebe to Speak at Ohio U Lecture

Achebe, Nigerian author of Things Fall Apart and Arrow of God, will lecture on African Art Today at Ohio University Seigfred Hall Auditorium. He recently toured the United States and served as Biafra's speechwriter, with five novels in print in the U.S.

Chinua Achebe Ohio University Seigfred Hall United States Lagos Achebe Arrow of God Chike BBC Nigeria Biafra

Theft Case Account Is Clarified

The Messenger reports three men were arrested for theft from two Malta manufacturing concerns with losses around $5,000. William Foughty of Jacksonville pleaded guilty to petit larceny, received a $100 fine and 30 day jail sentence, suspended for 75. The Morgan County sheriff says the investigation continues and the relation to the larger theft remains unclear.

Messenger Malta William Foughty Jacksonville Foughty Morgan County Ralph D. Dye Jr Morgan County Sheriff's Office Thetory

Traffic Fines Reported By Municipal Court Names and Charges

Eva Glasser of Warrenville 20 was cited for speeding by patrol and fined $15 plus costs. Robert L. Keaton 21 of Coalville Route 3 was charged with speeding and fined $35 plus costs. Ronald M. Stover 20 of Athens Route 2 faced failure to yield in an accident with $10 plus costs. Theodore W. McCutcheon 39 of Galloway was cited for speeding by patrol fined $50 plus costs and licenses suspended 18 days.

Eva Glasser Warrenville Robert L. Keaton Coalville Ronald M. Stover Athens Theodore W. McCutcheon Galloway

Divorce Decree for Kennedy Couple Shown in London Court

Karen Kennedy of Beechwood Lake Estates files for divorce from William L. Kennedy after a London court finds him guilty of gross neglect. The decree details asset divisions and custody considerations pending further hearing.

Karen Kennedy Beechwood Lake Estates William L. Kennedy London

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits List

A hospital note lists Admissions including Mrs. Robert Rogers Captain Nancy Mangum Mrs Luella Cliffton Mrs Dale Morris Mrs William Brophy all of Athens and other patients from Athens Route 5 Route 1 Route 2 Albany Route 1 Guysville Route 2 Miamisburg The Plains Coraopolis Pa plus Patricia Orlanda and Frank Hunt Jr dismissed Elwood Scaggs Mrs Clarence Elkins Mrs Thomas Buckley Joanna Denman Sally Dunfee.

Robert Rogers Nancy Mangum Luella Cliffton Dale Morris William Brophy Athens Kevin Maurath David McClain David Harner Donald Cunningham Henry Fletcher Hawk Rodney Canter Charles Keck Albany Frank Hunt, Jr Guysville Florence L. Pyle Miamisburg Herbert Wilson the Plains Patricia Orlando Coraopolis Elwood Scaggs Clarence Elkins Thomas Buckley Joanna Denman Raymond Clark Sally Dunfee

Squad Called After Football Accident at Athens High

An Athens High School football field incident sent emergency squad to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Dick Goodin, 13, son of Lt and Mrs Earl Goodin, suffered a possible lower right leg injury. the call came at 5 44 p m Monday.

Athens Athens High School Dick Goodin Earl Goodin Mound St Sheltering Arms Hospital

Rankin Divorce Case Cited as Gross Neglect

James L. Rankin Jr Trimble versus Mildred Rankin Giouster cited in court filing as gross neglect. Proceeding outlines marital dissolution with focus on alleged neglect and related filings.

James L. Rankin, Jr Trimble Mildred Rankin Giouster

Halloween Parade Set On Oct 29 In Athens

The Kiwanis Halloween Parade is scheduled for Wednesday October 29. Participants meet at 6:15 pm in front of General Telephone on West Washington Street and parade to Athens High School Stadium. Prizes will be awarded for costumes by age groups with rain date judging at the Ohio National Guard Armory.

Kiwanis General Telephone Co W. Washington St Court St Court Mill St Mill Athens High School W. Washington Ohio National Guard

Two Injured In Vinton Auto Crash

A Vinton County auto accident sent two men to Chillicothe Hospital early this morning. Robert L. Molihan, 29, Zaleski, and passenger Obie M. Bowen, 55, McArthur, were taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries was not known. Molihan was cited for driving left of center after his car went left of center and hit a guardrail.

Vinton County Chillicothe Hospital Robert L. Molihan Zaleski Obie M. Bowen McArthur Mollihan Logan

Ohio Uni student forfeits bond in shoplifting case

A 20 year old Ohio University student Martin Levine was charged with shoplifting after a $2.95 item was taken from Buckeye Mart. Levine forfeited a $33 bond for failing to appear in Municipal Court. Five other students charged with aiding and abetting posted $33 bonds each for Oct 27 hearings.

Ohio University Buckeye Mart Martin Levine Pratts Fork Otto Rolley Levine Richard M. Cawley Pittsburgh Linda Jo Zeto S. College St Elizebeth T. Hanlan Carbondale Ill Deborah Gillam Cleveland George L. Anton Greenbrier Dr

Access Road Set For Hospital In Athens

Athens City Council approved an emergency measure to allow construction of a 30 foot wide, 700 foot long access road from West Union Street to the new hospital. Safety Service Director Dwight Robinson said work, of asphalt, would cost about 13 thousand dollars and aim for completion by November 15, about three weeks after starting.

Athens West Union Street Safety Service Dwight Robinson W. Union Street Robinson Richland Avenue Candeub, Fleissig and Associates Edna Hoodler Dairy Lane Stanley Huffman Park Hill Townsend Place

Three Ohio county chairs back Sweeney for governor

Three southeastern Ohio Democratic county chairs Perry Hannetty Meigs Jack Crisp and Vinton Woodrow Jeffers endorse former Congressman Robert Sweeney for governor citing his perceived sense and focus on farmers as key to party plans. The Lancers Yearbooks for 1969 at Federal Hocking High School are ready with graduates and former students able to pick up copies from Wednesday onward.

Columbus Ohio Robert Sweeney Perry County Charles S. Hannetty Ohio Chairmen Association Meigs County Jack W. Crisp Vinton County Woodrow Jeffers Hannetty Sweeney Lancers Federal Hocking High School

Prosecution OK'd in Athens Human Relations case

City Council approved moving forward with prosecution in the citys first Human Relations Commission case. Mrs. Paul Kinnen is charged with violating the anti discrimination ordinance for refusing to rent to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cortez for racial reasons.

Human Relations Commission Gerald Mollica Edgar Tuckerman The Paul Kinnen Arthur Cortez Continental Cablevision Co Harry Crewson East State St.recreation Center Safety Service Dwight Robinson Recreation Committee Council Crewson Athens Charter Commission

Folk Singers Set for Week at Baker Center Ohio Room

John Bassette of New York and Steve Gilette of the West Coast headline a Baker Center Program Board series at Ohio University's Baker Center Ohio Room. Shows run 8 and 9 30 p.m. today through Friday and 11 a.m. and 8 and 9 30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with public admission. Proceeds fund future student entertainment.

Ohio Room Ohio University Baker Center John Bassette New York Steve Gilette West Coast

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tom Hendershot Richland Ave State Farm Life Insurance Company Bloomington UINOM Athens, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Capt. Cochran Grosvenor Sheriff's Steff Chuck Beckley Eugene Willoughby Armitage Road Willoughby Kiwanians U.S OU Library Church Missionary Society University of Ibadan University of Biafra Vinton Raymond Shepard Huffman Townsend Myron T. Sturgeon James A. Rhodes Sturgeon Ohio Recreation and Resources Commission Ohio Exposition Center Kinnen Bulbissimo Delbert Kasler Kurtz
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