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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1967

Page

2

Athens School Levy Proposal Details Student Reporter’s View

The Athens District faces a $250,000 levy aimed at renovating Morrison Elementary East Elementary and The Plains with new libraries music rooms audio visual aids and better spaces for classrooms and lunch. Principals teachers and Miss Rowan describe how funds could create space reduce crowding and improve facilities across the district, including a librarian at East and plasters for aging walls.

Richard Carelli Messenger Athens District Morrison William Haydon Frances Baker East Myrta Ashworth the Plains Athens Alice Rowan

Quiet Monday on Ohio Highways After Busy Weekend

State Highway Patrol investigated one minor accident in Athens County Monday following a weekend with five crashes and two fatalities. Injuries occurred in two Sunday crashes involving Richard Gilbraith and Patricia Hutton, both 17 to 66. Several citations were issued for no license, speed, and failure to stop for AC dis tance. A brush fire at E W Cole residence prompted fire department response with no damage.

Athens County State Highway Patrol Richard Gilbraith Carbondale Patricia Kay Hutton Athens Athens County Rd Ronald Lee Mash Waveleen Fuller Nelsonville

Bloodmobile to Visit Athens Next Week for ROTC Drive

Ohio University ROTC and the Athens County Red Cross sponsor a blood drive at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 64 University Terrace. Donors 18 to 21 need a parental consent slip from the Local Red Cross. walk-ins with appointments possible, call 593-6877. Last drive yielded 189 pints.

American Red Cross Blood Program Ohio University Army and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps ROTC Con Athens County Red Cross Good Shepherd Episcopal Church University Terrace Charles B. McVey Ohio University N. Congress St

Firemen Answer Four Calls In 35 Minutes

Athens firemen answered four alarms in 35 minutes Monday night. A car owned by Helen Flood burned at 6:45 p.m. on W State Street due to backfire. Leaves burned at 8:21 p.m. on N Congress Street with no damage. At 8:47 p.m. gas ignited in a heater on a Rosser residence stove. minor damage. A 8:56 p.m. car fire on Old Carpenter Street caused about 300 dollars damage to William Holcomb's vehicle.

Athens W. State Street Helen Flood Woodward Ave McBee N. Congress St Rosser Old Carpenter Street Mound Street William Holcomb N. Lancaster Sr Charles Dalton

Goldwater Slated For Lancaster Talk

Barry Goldwater the 1964 GOP presidential candidate will deliver an address as part of the Ohio University Lancaster campus cultural program. He will speak Thursday at 8 30 p m in the Lancaster High School auditorium on timely issues.

Barry Goldwater GOP Ohio University - Lancaster Goldwater Lancaster High School

Patrolman Brothers Honor Ohio State Patrol Academy Class

Graduation exercises were held Saturday for the 78th class at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. Thomas L. Dupler of Lancaster, brother of Patrolman Donald Dupler at the Athens post, was assigned to Mt. Vernon. Thomas D. Danner of Gallipolis to Ironton. Michael L. Riley of Medway to Gallipolis.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy Thomas L. Dupler Lancaster Donald Dupler Athens Thomas Mt. Vernon Thomas D. Danner Gallipolis Ironton Michael L. Riley Medway

Births in Athens Area Highlight Newborn Wanda Jane Skinner

Mr and Mrs William Gannon of Athens announce a son Wanda Jane Skinner born to Mrs Dale Sams Mrs Carl Hall and other Athens residents. Names listed include Mrs Carl Hall Athens Route 3 Mrs Mathew Chojnacki Albany Clarence Casteel Guysville Kay Hampton Homer Buckley Ella Mae Cumbo and William Thompson among others.

Wanda Jane Skinner Larry Smith Dale Sams Carl Hall Mary Vincent Frank McDaniel Paul Melko Athens Mathew Chojnacki Albany Clarence Casteel Guysville Kay Hampton Ernest Champlin Homer Buckley Ella Mae Cumbo William Roberson Marvin Kidd William Thompson

Richland Area Fire Department Meeting Planned

A Richland Area fire department meeting is scheduled for 7 30 p m Wednesday at the station to discuss department matters and upcoming priorities.

Richland Area Fire Department

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Athens School Levy Fice Plains Bob Rogers Morrison Elementary School Carter Jax Terry Lee Nicholas Parkersburg Mark Leroy Stobart Amesville Steven Modell Richad Area E. W. Cole Route 50 Culligan, Water Conditioning, Inc W. Stimson Ave American Red Cross Kennedy Winthrop Rockefeller Arkansas Memorial Auditorium Rockefeller Orval Faubus Lancaster Talk Patrolman Academy Athens Messenger Olicitor Rowland Atitiam UW. Een Niciin Pal Sheeter Gerald A. Mollica Richard Holtz Sheltering Arms Hospital William Gannon Mens Dept Athens, Ohio the Electric Co Columbus and Southern Onig Electric Company
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