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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1969
Page
3
James Charles Napier 30, an escapee from Kentucky's LaGrange Reformatory, was to face an extradition hearing in Athens County Common Pleas Court after refusing voluntary extradition. Napier was arrested along Route 50 by Sgt. Ralph Knight following a LEADS check.
Ohio University Chamber Music Institute gains a $1500 matching grant announced by Senators Oakley Collins and Rep Ralph Welker. The institute trains in service teachers and graduate students in the small ensemble field. Ohio Arts Council promotes state arts funding.
Barry Arthur Roberts, 22, of Galpolis, was fined 50 dollars and costs with his license suspended 115 days after pleading guilty to driving 1100 mph in a 60 mph zone. He was apprehended Aug. 23 after a patrol chase from Little Hocking to Torch. The report notes a chilly 49 degrees and a high of 82 Tuesday.
Work began Tuesday on a street project behind Haning Hall to widen a portion of Congress Street. Dwight Robinson says crews grade and remove a retaining wall at the former Delta Tau Delta site, with OU contributing land. An extra lane will give straight access to the Richland Avenue bridge for southbound traffic. A 6.5 ft sidewalk and a large pedestrian island at the intersection will guide turning traffic toward President Street.
Four of seventeen defendants in marijuana possession cases linked to Aug 22 raids were bound over to the grand jury after Municipal Court preliminary hearings. Three others were released after charges were dismissed for insufficient evidence. Remaining defendants include Massman Dwyer Kean and Daley. Rosenblum Smith and Stember had counts dismissed. Preliminary narcotics hearings follow midweek.
Mrs. Richard Marilyn McElhiney started her duties Monday as a Municipal Court deputy clerk filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Sam Vera Eblen. Another woman is to assume duties soon, leaving three deputy clerks including Mrs. Eileen Burchfield and Clerk Mrs. Yvonne Wharton.
The final plat for Valley View Estates was approved by the Athens planning commission on Monday. Francis Conrath proposed the subdivision on Athens Two 58 off Route 50 west of Athens. The commission withheld action on a resident petition regarding an outlet for the Athens Medical Center tying into Harris Drive pending a meeting with Ohio Department of Highways officials.
Copies of the 1969 Athens High School Arena are being distributed daily at the high school during lunch hours. Year books may also be obtained in the old gym from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. After Sept. 11, pickup moves to McVey's residence at 62 Franklin Ave. Paid up receipts required.
Lewis D. Hillyer, 29, Lancaster, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a State Highway Patrol charge of driving without a license. He was fined $100 and costs, with $50 suspended on condition he not drive until properly licensed.
The Ohio University Belmont County Campus will host the second annual Conference on College Teaching from September 16 to 19. About 150 faculty from OU branch campuses Athens and other universities will attend. Edward W. Erner coordinates the event with branch faculty heavily involved in planning.
Sheriff's deputies Tuesday investigated a possible attempted burglary at Beacon School on Route 50A Sugar Creek. A quantity of milk left outside was missing while a window was found broken.
Chauncey village council reports the new water treatment plant is 90 percent complete with a Sept 30 deadline after two extensions. Kel-Par Construction cites floods and material shortages for delays. paddle wheel parts replacement also holds progress.
The Hocking Valley Craftsmen will hold its first general meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday in room 115 Seigfred Hall on the Ohio University campus. The open session will cover officer nominations, committee reports, and plans for the coming year plus details for the first annual Craftsmen’s Fair in mid October.
Blaine Evener of Athens Route 3 jailed on two counts assault and battery and assault in a menacing manner after pleading not guilty in Municipal Court. Hearings set for 9 a.m. Sept. 17. Bond $33 on each charge. Accusers Jean Brown and Elizabeth Thompson describe beating and menacing assault.
Robert L. Ewing, 26, of Elyria, was fined $60 plus Municipal Court costs after pleading guilty to disregarding a stop sign and driving without a valid license. $50 was for the license charge with $25 suspended on the condition he does not drive until properly licensed.
Ruth P Brooks 39 Mineral Route 1 fined 18 for disregarding a stop sign and petrol. Terry S Ross Pleasant W Vo and Don M King 37 Shade Darrell D Harding 27 Glouster Cynthia A Coles 2 Lakeview Apts fined 18 each for speeding or petrol. William M Frye 20 of 47 Hudson Ave fined 18 for failure to stop near an accident. Walter D Freeman 64 New Marshfield Route 2 fined 18 for unsafe vehicle patrol. Lilfien Cohen 42 Athens Route fined 8 for blocking the roadway patrol.
Jerry K Stansbury 27 Albany Route 3 cited for improper left turn after Aug 29 accident with patrol $10 and costs Ronald H Cornell 28 Athens Route 5 cited for failure to yield after Sept 3 accident with patrol $10 and costs Guysville Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM meets at 8 pm Thursday with fellow craft degree for two candidates refreshments served says Robert Webb master Top Horse Auction Harrisburg Pennsylvania hosts the world’s greatest harness horse sale each fall
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