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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1968

Page

2

Six bound to grand jury in Guysville marijuana raid

Municipal Court Judge Frank lin Sheeter bound six youths over to the Athens County grand jury after a three hour hearing on the Oct. 12 Guysville Route 1 marijuana raid. Defense motions to dismiss were denied. the case centers on a confidential informant and the warrant. Four defendants face marijuana charges, with others charged for related narcotics offenses. Several defendants are Ohio University students. Evidence included 34 items, a large plant, tablets, and substances. prosecutors say it was tested by the Bureau of Criminal Identification. Some suppression motions were rejected. bonds remain at about $5,000 each, with Owens at $7,500 and others pending.

Franklin Sheeter Athens County Grand Jury Guysville Area Sheriff's Department Harold Shields Sheeter Guysville Gerald Mollica Shields Clyde Beasley Lavelle Paul Abrams Michael Schwartz Wayne Owens Oadis Ave Harvey Salsky N. High St Michael Edgecomb W. Washington Ohio University Barry Wolfe John Coffey Groveport Wolfe Coffey Mollica Athens N. Congress St DeWitt Walker V. Owens Owens O. Big Rock Wayne Vanity Edgecomb London Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation Walker Paul Krisjanis Schwartz Gary Johnson Guysville Route 1 Abrams Salsky Miss Kristanis

Fat loss tablet Galaxon advertisement guarantee

Advertisement for Galaxon fat burning tablets promises no doctor’s prescription and a money back guarantee. It claims easy swallowing and $3.00 price with full refund if not satisfied. Sold by Walgreens Drug at 21 S Court, with mail orders filled.

Scout Program Needs Town Help for Success

The Pay Scouts of America require community support and leadership to succeed. District officials in Hock-Hocking District covering Athens County and parts of Meigs County report about 720 scouts in cub, boy, and explorer programs. They outline sponsor duties, round tables, training, and involvement with United Appeal and Red Cross relief efforts.

Thomas F. Falce Pay Scouts of America Thomas McGovern Hock-Hocking Athens County Tuppers Plains Reedsville Meigs County Mgovern United Appeal Red Cross

Court Asked To Remove Land Deposit

Albert E. and Grace Hess of Albany Route 1 petitioned Common Pleas Court to strike the state highway department's $17 253 deposit on their 22.44 acre property. Ohio Department of Highways had filed an appropriation suit last month to acquire land for a new highway through Albany. The Hesses are open to the department's offer of 5615 for land 2895 for the structure and 8743 for residue damages. The parcel sits near the Route 50 entrance to Albany.

Albert E Grace Hess Albany Common Pleas Court State Highway Department Ohio Department of Highways

Driver Hurt on Route 216

Paula Lee Borgert 22 of Athens is treated at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville for injuries from a one car crash on Route 216 just south of the Perry Athens County line. Patrol says an oncoming car forced her off the road into a creek. New Straitsville squad transported her. injuries unknown.

Paula Lee Borgert Athens Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Perry Athens State Highway Patrol

Power Outage Hits Downtown Athens After Substation Fault

A blown fuse at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Clark Street substation cut power in downtown Athens Wednesday evening. The outage began at 6 10 p m and affected the State High Court street area and portions of Ohio University's campus before full service was restored by 6 52 p m.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Clark St Athens State High Court Street Ohio University C&soe

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