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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1969

Page

4

Greens Run Man Injured Fleeing Glouster Police

Bob Stover of Greens Run was seriously hurt when his car chased by Glouster officer Jack Andrews failed to negotiate a curve on Route 13 near Jacksonville. Stover’s car struck two Culp family cars, another Culp car was hit by the cruiser, both cars demolished and the cruiser damaged. Stover was treated at Mount St Mary Hospital then sent to University Hospital in Columbus.

Jacksonville Bob Stover Greens Run Route 13 North Village Neil Culp Glouster Police Department Stover Jack Andrews Glouster Culp Andrews Aiser Thomas Williams Jr Mount St. Mary Hospital University Hospital, Columbus Ken Steinhoff

Three Men Arrested In Shooting Incident

One man received a jail sentence in Municipal Court this morning and two others were fined after a shooting Saturday evening at a cabin on Route 278. Sheriff deputies report Roy M. Johnson, 20, Athens Route 2, among those involved.

Route 278 Sheriff's Deputies Roy M. Johnson Athens

Sunday Picnic Sparks Small Woods Fire Near Nelsonville

Firefighters responded to a 3 02 p m call behind 358 Richland Ave as grass burned in a 30 foot circle and a hollow tree caught fire. In a separate matter, Charles Dalton pleaded guilty to intentionally pointing a firearm and received 10 days in jail and a $50 fine. Jack R Johnson and Ray A Pickett were cited for giving false information and fined $35 each.

Athens Fire Department Richland Ave Charles Dalton Jack R. Johnson Nelsonville Ray A. Pickett Lela Dupier

Ohio University Professor to juror Fall Art Show

Clifford McCarthy an associate professor and chair of art education at Ohio University will serve as a juror at the Fall Art Show held at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center near Akron. The show runs from November 16 to December 5.

Ohio University Cuyahoga Valley Art Center Akron Clifford McCarthy

Cochran To Speak To Chauncey PTA

Athens police Capt. Charles Cochran will address the Chauncey PTA at 7 30 p m Monday in the elementary school multi purpose room. He will discuss narcotics with a film and display. Miss Wal rath will speak on the Beacon School Levy on the November ballot.

Chauncey PTA Charles Cochran Athens Police Department Miss Walrath Beacon School

Community notices in Chauncey and Columbus items

CHAUNCEY groups meet on Monday and Tuesday with time slots for Girl Scout Cadets Cub Scouts Junior Choir and Millfield CYF planning a Halloween party An adult choir event and Boy Scouts gathering are listed. COLUMBUS Ohio Liquor Commission dismisses a sales tax violation against Tom Crow Enterprises now Gino's Pizza Athens The permit holder is not a successor in interest INJURED PAINTER Ray Stinespring 31 Henderson fell 65 feet from a Span of the new Ohio River bridge and is listed in fair condition in Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Chauncey Cub Scout den Christian Church Millfield Cyf Chauncey Boy Scouts Columbus Ohio Liquor Commission Tom Crow Enterprises, Inc Harry and Marjorie McMillen Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House S. Court St Athens Fair Point Pleasant Ray Stinespring Henderson Ohio River Cabell-Huntington Hospital

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits Local Residents

The Sheltering Arms Hospital notes list admissions from Athens The Plains Millfield Albany Coolville and surrounding areas. Names include Edna Rose Bob Yaw Anthony Agnone Emma F Householder David Shaver and many others with family members and spouses. Local officials and community members are noted among the admissions.

Edna Rose Bob Yaw John Canine Robert Torter L. C. Baker Anthony Agnone Emma F Householder Athens Warrer Penrod the Plains Chester Carpenter Albany David Shaver Bernard Weekley Millfield Rober Dalton Coolville Ronald Perry

GE workers strike in Ohio over contract dispute

About 14 000 GE employees across 20 Ohio plants walk out in a nationwide action tied to an IUEW contract dispute. In Cincinnati 6 500 strike at the large Evendale plant threaten court action. in Cleveland 3 000 to 4 000 join. Arbitration demand rejected by GE.

Ohio General Electric Co Logan Nati International Union of Electrical Workers IUEW Cincinnati Evendale Bender Cleveland Richard M. Evans New York City United

White House paid cheering sections greet dignitaries

Thousands of government workers join a taxpayer funded cheering section when the president welcomes foreign visitors or pins medals. Last week about 5000 passes were issued to gather a crowd for the Shah of Iran, with quotas set across agencies and participation described as voluntary.

Washington White House Ses Nixon Iran Agriculture Department Civil Service Commission John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson

Licavoli Probe Report Expected From Ohio Governor

Gov. James A. Rhodes said a Highway Patrol report on his commutation of Thomas Licavoli’s murder sentence would arrive very soon. Rhodes ordered the probe after Life magazine questioned the action and alleged tax and campaign fund issues. He stressed no political action would be taken without factual basis.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Ohio Highway Patrol Thomas Licavoli Rhodes Life Magazine Licavoli Toledo

Naval ROTC Examination Scheduled

Deadline for Navy ROTC applications is November 14 with a national DEC 13 exam. The Navy offers full tuition, a $50 monthly subsistence, and at sea training as a midshipman between college years. High school seniors may apply for the Navy College Aptitude test with medicals and full apps in January and February.

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Navy The Navy College Athens

Deadline Set For Service Academy Applications

U S Rep Clarence E Miller announced a November 1 deadline for district residents seeking academy appointments. He plans four to US Military Academy, one to Naval, and two to Air Force Academy. selections to be made by the 10th District Academy Board. Applicants must reside in the district and be 17 to 21 years old.

Washington D.C Clarence E. Miller U.S. Military Academy Naval Academy Air Force Academy 10Th District Academy Board

Absentee Voting Deadlines Set by Elections Board

Board of Elections Director William Sowe announced no absentee voting applications will be accepted after 4 p.m. Thursday. The last day to receive absentee ballots in his office is noon Friday, with service members allowed to submit ballots up to noon on election day.

Board of Elections William Sowe Howe

Driver Fined Jailed and License Suspended for DWI

Frederick G. Jones twenty one of York South Carolina pleaded guilty in Municipal Court Monday to two charges. He was jailed seven days and fined two hundred five dollars plus costs. His driver license was suspended for thirty days. Police said Jones was arrested Saturday night on EF State Street for driving while intoxicated and reckless operation.

Frederick G. Jones York S. C Jones State Street

Car Burns Driver Cited Near Glouster

A Murray City driver Lester D. Harden 24 was cited for driving without an operator permit after his car caught fire on Route 78 near Glouster. Harden pulled off the road and notified the Glouster fire department which put out the blaze.

Murray City Glouster Lester D. Harden Route 78 Harden

Woman Fined On 2 Charges In Zanesville Court

Sal ley N Powell Beach 53 was cited for driving while intoxicated and driving the wrong way on a two lane highway on Route 33. She pleaded guilty and received seven days in jail a $210 fine and costs and 30 day driving rights suspension.

Zanesville Salley N. Powell Beach

Honorary Father of the Year at Ohio University named

William Kerr Shaw Sr of Richmond Ohio University student father of three was chosen Honorary Father of the Year for his civic efforts in mental health and education. Co chairs for Fathers Weekend cited his work with the community and his role as a father. He will be guest of honor at events including the Ohio University Western Michigan game and a Memorial Auditorium show.

IBM Ohio University William Kerr Shaw Sr Richmond Ing Steel Corp Steubenville Tom Frazier Logan Kendra Rhoades Piqua Shaw Robin Kaye Shaw William Kerr Shaw Jr Christine Agnes Shaw Ohio University-Western Michigan Peden Stadium Afl-Cio Wheeling Steel Corp

Inner-City Teaching Series to Hear Dr Smith Address

Dr Donald H Smith of the Urban Coalition in Washington will address the third session of Ohio University Inner-city Teaching Series at 7 pm Tuesday in McCracken Hall Room 214. Sponsored by the College of Education and Black Studies Institute, the six session series promotes teaching in inner cities and prep for education students. He will also speak at a Phi Delta Kappa meeting that evening.

Donald H. Smith The Urban Coalition Washington, D. C Ohio University McCracken Hall Smith College of Education Black Studies Institute Inner City

Man's Trial In Session In Newark Ohio

Jury selection starts in the first degree murder trial of William Q Siddle 26 for the February 22 stabbing death of Mary Luca 50. Siddle formerly of Nelsonville was arrested three days after the killing after police found he sought treatment for hand cuts the day of the murder. He pleads not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity to murder while attempting to commit robbery and rape.

Newark Ohio William Q. Siddle Mary Luca Siddle Nelsonville

Magnetic Field Is Lecture Topic

Dr. Alan Nairn of Case Western Reserve University will speak at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Room 406 Porter Hall Ohio University on paleomagnetism the changes in earths magnetic field and why a compass would point south a million years ago. He is guest of OU physics geology departments and sponsored by the American Geophysical Union.

Alan Nairn Ohio University Porter Hall Nairn Case Western Reserve University OU Physics American Geophysical Union Physica Department

Water main break disrupts Athens service on East State Street

A six inch water main ruptured at 2 a.m. on East State Street near the shopping center, halting service in Athens for about four hours. Safety Service Director Dwight Robinson confirmed the break and ongoing repairs were underway.

Athens Safety Service Dwight Robinson E. State Street

Athens High Initiates Reading Skills Program for 1969-70

Athens High School begins a remedial and developmental reading program funded by Title II. Reading specialist Mrs. Elizabeth Elmore leads efforts to aid struggling readers while advancing others, with individualized instruction and no formal grades. Parents may contact the school for details.

Athens High Athens Elizabeth Elmore Elmore Trimble Alexander Ohio University Gerald A. Killeen Killeen Athens High School Athens High Schools

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Greens Girl Scout Christian Church Parish Sheltering Arms Hospital Willard Cumbo Donna Perry Charles Randall Lee Engelman Jerry Anway Raymond Venick George K. Strode Jane Lowry Robert Green Richard. Hentz and Son Logan Plant Associated Press New York Charles Bender Cincin Auto Workers and International Association of Machinists IAEW State Highway Patrol John W. Glenn McConnelsville Athens Mental Health Center Sheriff's Department William G. Abdella State College Sharon Penn State Otis White William Shaw Inner-City Dan Dry
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