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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

3

Obscene Language Costs Ohio Student 75 Fine

Douglas E Kaufman of Athens was found guilty of using obscene language in front of a woman at Shamrock Studio. He was fined 75 dollars plus costs after apologizing to Pamela Rutter and after testimony from John Rutter. He did not testify.

Ohio University Douglas E Kaufman Mill St Athens Franklin Sheeter Kaufman Pamela Rutter the Plains Shamrock Studio Washington St John Rutter

Divorce Decrees Across Several Ohio Cases

Multiple divorce actions reported from Ohio courts involve Jeannine Neutzling of Upper Sandusky and David E Neutzling, and Janice Dowler of Florence Kentucky with Gary Lee Dowler of The Plains, all citing extreme cruelty and gross neglect. Decisive outcomes include restoration of maiden names Leach Malone and Young.

Jeannine Neutzling Upper Sandusky David E. Neutzling Athens Gary Lee Dowler the Plains Janice Dowler Florence Leach Janice Malone Curtis Malone Young

Bond Forfeited By Driver In High Speed Chase

A 22-year-old Ironton man, Philip D. McKnight, forfeited $3489 bond on six traffic charges after a pursuit by Athens police and state patrol reaching 95 mph. He posted $58 on each count for speeding, unsafe operation, disobeying an officer, and running a red light. The chase began Oct. 14 on Columbus Road and ended when his car hit a yard and tree near Bolleana and Stimson in Athens.

Ironton Route 1 Athens Philip D. McKnight McKnight Columbus Road Route 33 Route 13 State Carpenter Stimson Grant Bolleana

Admitted and Dismissed Names From Athens and Surrounding Areas

Admitted Lorenzo Foss of Athens Route 1 with Mrs. Daniel Crislip and addresses. Dismissed Eleanor Holderman and multiple named parties including Mrs. James Schobel, Mrs. James Tinkham, Lee Phil lips, Mrs. Gilbert Cooper, Mrs. Pearl Conant, Gene Gunselman, William Follrod, Mrs. Wilbur Warner, Desireee Shoemaker, and Sue Phelps.

Lorenzo Foss Athens Daniel Crislip Reedsville Eleanor Holderman James Schobel James Tinkham Lee Phillips Gilbert Cooper Pearl Conant Gene Gunselman William Follrod Wilbur Warner Desireee Shoemaker Sue Phelps

Plains Gardener Grows Huge Potatoes and FFA Camp News

The Plains reports two members of the Federal Hocking Future Farmers of America attended Camp Muskingum near Carrollton over the weekend, sponsored by the Athens Izzak Walton League. Ohio University author Daniel Keyes will read from The Touch on Oct. 23 in Ellis Hall. Orland Mansfield of The Plains grows record potatoes, finding 12 and 10 inch spuds weighing about a pound and recalling a five pounder from last year.

The Federal Hocking Future Farmers of America Donald Rise Greg Cable FFA Muskingum Carrollton Athens Izzak Walton League Ohio University Daniel Keyes Ellis Hall Orland Mansfield Orland Mansfield Road

Union Negotiations Resume Possible Friday At Ohio U

Ohio University personnel director Ward Wilson telegrammed attorney Herschel Sigall proposing resuming nonacademic employee union negotiations Friday Saturday or next week. He cited prior commitments for Thursday and noted the Oct 12 session set the stage after members authorized a strike. The contract labor dispute, termed the real stumbling block, mirrors threats at Kent State and Ohio State where unions allege private firms handle custodial work in multiple buildings.

Ohio University Ward Wilson Herschel Sigall Sug Union University Sigall Wilson Ohio U Ohio State Kent State Kent Non-Academic University John Bunn

Spock Talks In Columbus At Rally And Meeting

Benjamin Spock renowned baby doctor and anti war activist speaks in Columbus Saturday He addresses a student rally at the Ohio State University Oval at 1 p m and a public meeting at Hitchcock Hall Woodruff and Neil Streets at 8 p m Spock has led anti Vietnam efforts and recently was convicted on charges of encouraging young men to violate the Selective Service law He is free on bond while his base is appealed.

Benjamin Spock Columbus Spock Ohio State University Hitchcock Hall Woodruff and Neil Streets

Bond Continued In Dis orderly Conduct Case

Bond was continued and a Friday hearing set for James J. Tarras, 22, of 44 Elmwood Pt., in Municipal Court Monday after he pleaded innocent to a disorderly conduct charge made by city police this weekend. Tarras is charged with interfering with a police dispatcher during an argument. His bond is $33.

James J. Tarras Elmwood Pt Tarras

Rail Crossing Light Slated at Route 144 Crossing

Officials from the Federal Hocking School Board announce a set of warning flasher lights to be installed at a dangerous crossing on Route 144. State Senator Oakley Collins and State Representative Ralph Welker said the Bureau of Public Roads approved the project and a contract was signed between the state highway department and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Installation will follow state plans approval.

Federal Hocking School Board Oakley Collins Ralph Welker Bureau of Public Roads State Highway Department Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Charge Dismissed in Defective Affidavit Case

Traffic charges against New Marshfield Route 1 woman Geraldine Kern Burt were dismissed in Municipal Court today due to a defective affidavit. She had been charged with improper backing.

Geraldine Kern Burt

Peterson's Ointment promisses fast relief for piles

Advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cooling astringent that relieves pile torture in minutes. Claims no box or 95e tube required, promises joyful relief or money back.

Peterson

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