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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1966

Page

2

Margaret Creek Lake Project Starts Monday

Construction of the Wagoner Lake in the Margaret Creek Conservancy District begins Monday. Groundbreaking is Sunday Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. on Waterloo Two Road 29. Joe Skinner Construction Co. won the bid of eight at 14 days to complete. The 50 acre lake will be funded 18 percent by the Department of Natural Resources with the rest from the Ses. The site will be a 400 acre wildlife and recreation area near the Dr. Robert Main farm and County Road 81 will be raised four feet to prevent flooding.

Wagoner Lake Margaret Creek Conservancy John Hamill Conservancy District Waterloo Two Baker Rd Conservancy Board The Soil Conservation Service State Division of Wildlife Department of Naural Resources Albany Village Joe Skinner Construction Co Belmont Department of Natural Resources Ses Robert Main

New Jersey Man Assists OU Treasurer

Robert H. Barnett named assistant treasurer of Ohio University by President Vernon R. Alden. Barnett comes from Monmouth College where he was business manager and director of personnel services for five years. He is a 1950 Upsala College graduate with Navy and Army service and has worked at New Jersey Bell and Princeton University. The Barnetts reside at 306 East State Street with five children.

Robert H. Barnett Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Barnett John F. Milar Monmouth College West Long Branch N. J Upsala College East Orange New Jersey Bell Telephone Co Newark Princeton University Princeton East State St

Brinkman Becomes Financial Officer at Wheeling College

Maximillian N. Brinkman 110 Morris Ave started this week as financial officer of Wheeling College a 10 year old Jesuit institution in Wheeling West Virginia Brinkman previously served in Ohio University roles including business manager of the Center of Economic Opportunity He is a Marine Corps veteran of 20 years and will relocate with his wife and five children after the first semester in Athens.

Maximillian N. Brinkman Morris Ave Wheeling College Wheeling W. Va Brinkman Ohio University Center of Economic Opportunity Marine Corps

New Athens High School Begins 1966 67 Term With Major Changes

Athens High School opens with a new principal Richard Stacy and revised English curriculum as it shifts toward a non graded system. A new IBM computer class scheduling system processed fall schedules amid mixed class pairing issues. Officials plan a new building near The Plains by fall 1967 and expand printing classes funded by Title I allocations.

Athens High School Richard Stacy IBM Athens the Plains Chauncey High Schools The Plains Stacy

Lakeview Center to Add Two Cafeteria Dining Rooms

Rumac Inc owner of Lakeview Center plans two cafeteria dining rooms opening by Tuesday with immediate service by Saturday. Area Co will remodel a former mini golf area into a central kitchen and dining rooms for 1500 capacity. The second floor restaurant will offer sandwiches and later an a la carte menu.

Rumac, Inc Athens Lakeview Center Fenton Miller Area Co James Braden Hugh Erickson Said Rumac, Inc Automatic Canteen Corp Chicago Rumac

Zoning Board approves Tiny Tot Playtime at 59 Pomeroy Rd

Athens zoning board of appeals unanimously grants a conditional use permit for a recreational and organized play center at 59 Pomeroy Rd. Lori Marinacci Lynn Jacoby and the Tiny Tot Playtime board may operate for up to 15 children for one year starting Sept 15 under three conditions.

Athens’ Zoning Board of Appeals Pomeroy Rd Lori Marinacci Lynn Jacoby

Probation Granted On Car Theft Charge

Thomas J. Stuter of Westlake pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to car theft involving a 1960 car owned by Hattie Carpenter on August 30. He was placed on two years probation with several special terms outlined by the court.

Thomas J. Stuter Westlake Common Pleas Hattie Carpenter

Athens Police Prep for Heavy Weekend Traffic

City police chief J B Grogan says auxiliary officers will aid regular patrols at key intersections to handle Ohio University traffic this weekend. Parking restrictions apply around Bromley Hall and university dorms, with 15 minute limits in unloading zones and one way traffic on University Terrace from Race to Park Place.

Ohio University J. B. Grogan Bromley Hall Dormi Tory Congress Union Sts University University Terrace Race St Park PI Park Pt Grogan

Four Injured In Area Traffic Crashes

State Highway Patrol investigated Thursday crashes injuring four people. Robert Lewis Sheppard 18 suffered mouth injuries in a Route 56 crash east of Route 691. An unidentified passenger had a cut mouth and was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Franklin Cain 69 The Plains had head and right hand cuts and was cited for failure to yield. John Richard Hurd 18 Nelsonville Route 1 left the road on Route 78 and struck a cable, sustaining head cuts. a road blockage lasted four hours. Kenneth Earl Morrison 22 Shawnee was charged with passing without assured clear distance after a two vehicle crash on Route 33 north of Route 682.

State Highway Patrol Robert Lewis Sheppard New Marshfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Franklin Cain the Plains Hurd Kenneth Earl Morrison Shawnee

Births and weather and locals in Athens area

Sheltering Arms Hospital notes report multiple births including a son born to Mr and Mrs Larry Jeffers of Athens Route 1 and several other newborns in nearby areas. Athens overnight low 44 and a 9 30 a m temp of 71 suggest yesterday’s high 79 may be surpassed. A breach bond case in Municipal Court and a grass fire near the Wilbur McKnight farm are also noted.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Area Farmer Elected to PCA Board in Jackson Association

Davis Greene, Albany dairy farmer, was elected to a three year term as director of the Jackson Production Credit Association. At the annual reorganization he was named an alternate on the PCA's executive committee.

Davis Greene Albany Jackson Production Credit Association Greene PCA

Osram Leads State Employees Hospital Fund Drive

Dr Gordon Ogram administrator of Athens State Hospital is named coordinator for state employees in the Sheltering Arms Hospital building fund campaign. John LaPoint announces the assignment as he seeks chairmen in offices with state workers excluding Ohio University. The drive is organized by LaPoint and hospital affiliates.

Gordon Ogram Athens State Hospital Sheltering Arms Hospital John LaPoint Ogram Athens Sandusky American Medical Association American Psychiatric Association Ohio University Elizabeth Stanton LaPoint

New Store Donates TV Set to City Police

The F. W. Woolworth Store on Court Street donated a 21 inch television set to the city police department. Chief J B Grogan said the gift honors cooperation during the new store building project. Woolworth will cover installing the television cable in the report room at police headquarters in city hall.

F. W. Woolworth Court St J. B. Grogan Richard Moore Grogan Woolworth Police City Hall

Court Rules On 6 Civil Money Cases

Common Pleas Court ruled on six civil money cases including three confessed judgments. Arthur Goodin may collect 1208.34 from Earl Goodin and Harold E Hanson. Economy Savings and Loan Co. pursues 1763.59 against King Kelly and Anne Kelly Nelsonville and 2165.84 from Conrad Hewlett and Mary Hewlett Logan. Walter C. Cornwell may collect 334.17 from Donald Yoho. Other judgments include 1087.99 against James F. Yates and 611.58 from Leo and Laura Woodyard.

Common Pleas Court Arthur Goodin Earl Goodin Harold E. Hanson Economy Savings and Loan Co King Kelly Anne Kelly Nelsonvile Conrad Hewlett Mary Hewlett Logan Walter C. Cornwell Cornwell and Co Donald Yoho

Bond Forfeitures From Municipal and County Courts

George McLain 18 of New Marshfield Route 1 cited for speeding by police and forfeits 22 dollars. Russell Max Pulfer 38 of Bellefontaine cited for left of center by patrol and forfeits 25 dollars. Romaine Belle Bayless 21 of Chillicothe cited for speeding by patrol and forfeits 15 dollars.

George McLain New Marshfield Russell Max Pulfer Bellefontaine Patrol Romaine Belle Bayless Chillicothe

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Margaret Creek Lake Donald K. Barstow Insurance Agency Mill St Don Barstow Pone RIO Grande College Ohio Sterner ASSES Lasses Credit Pomeroy Pomeroy Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Wellston Roy E. Holmes Rio Grande, O New Jersey Maid Bob Hess Chevrolet Avon Athens Fayette ST Nelsonville By Doug Geary Messenger Lakeview Benton Miller Milton Engelman Allen Bennett J. H. LeMaster Messenger Newsphoto Okaos John Richard Hurd Glouster Larry Jeffers Frank Barnhart Amesville Stephen Falkner Gary Johnson Donald West Kathleen Marcum Clarys Stack Anthonia Cvitkovish Janet Hollinger Maynard Thomas Howard Stout Ricky Harris William Cunningham Mercury Roger Bucklew Tom Lynch University Shop Richland Area Wilbur McKnight Fisher Rd Acscors West Fairgrounds Osram Lospital Edwin A. Herrick State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co James F. Yates W. Union Sr Rockwood and Co Leo Laura Woodyard Leach Dari Obie S. E. Ohio Strawn N. Court Ency Hnings Washington ST Home Loan Bank Lowe’s Billisee Putnam Howe Drive Belpre, Ohio DIAL
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