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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1968

Page

3

Parking Garage Plans Studied With Architect

Athens Mayor Raymond Sheppard and City Council President Harry Crewson visited Trott and Bean in Columbus to review changes to the planned parking garage at College and Washington Streets. Architect Jim Bean said alterations could fit new drawings with no higher fees, and the aim is a $249,000 cost reduction by site concrete work, lower parapets, and cheaper brick. Demolition of the Warren Building may delay work. bids were not yet received. Total project cost now about $1,055,000 including land, architect fees, and elevators, averaging $3,660 per space.

Athens Raymond Shepard Harry Crewson Trott and Bean Columbus College and Washington Streets Shepard Jim Bean Knowlton Construction Co Crewson Bean Knowlton Warren Washington Street

Hocking Valley Day School Slated for Sept 16 Opening

The Hocking Valley Day School for ages 3-5 will open September 16 at 8 45 a.m. Registrations are now being taken and information is available by calling 592-1997.

Hocking Valley Day School

Damage Suit Filed After Collision In Athens

A former Athens taxi driver, John Franklin McCoy, filed a $79,653.33 damage suit against Brian David Clark for injuries from a September 13 1966 collision at Congress and Carpenter Street. McCoy seeks $1,233.33 for hospital costs and $3,420 for loss of wages plus neck back shoulder and arm whiplash alleged to be permanent.

Athens Brian David Clark N. Shaffer St John Franklin McCoy Smith St Clark McCoy Congress and Carpenter Street

Bond Forfeitures In Municipal Court List Of Fines

A lengthy municipal court list shows numerous defendants from Athens Madison and surrounding areas paying fines for traffic violations including speeding failure to yield improper lane changes and disobeying signals. Fines range from 14 to 38 dollars with references to names towns and route numbers.

Steven H. Menderson Cincinnati Dale and Daisy Canter Chauncey Robert Steel Dean the Plains Robert Frank Hoefer Brookville Berm Ralph Knight Jr Dale O. Clark South Bloomingdale Jack Ray Dane Nelsonville Douglas Stewart Levasseur Wolf St. Apts Athens Denver A. Vanne Albany Gary L. Funkhouse Dayton Everett Rowe Ronald Wayne Pittman William M. Cooper Millfield Alice Eillen Smith Raymond F. Otting Lancaster John Alfred Featherstone Christina B. Boston Vienna W. Vo Bruce C. Bayles Marvin Tom Hocking Valley Bank Wilbur White Tampa Fia Ralph Vernacchia Daniel Tolson Jean Burton Charlies Edward Loveless Elizabethtown Clyde Miller Columbus James Ewing Dover Phillip Kinnard Elmwood Allen Carsey

Ceremonies Planned for Athens High School Dedication

Dedication ceremonies for the new Athens High School are set for Sept 22 at 2:30 p.m. at the new building in The Plains. Dr. Martin Essex, state superintendent of public instruction, will deliver the dedication address. Board of education members and Athens officials will participate. An open house will follow for tours. Essex, a former Meigs County official, took the post July 1, 1966 after serving in multiple school posts.

Athens High School the Plains Samuel Henderson Martin Essex Henderson Board of Education Athens Essex Meigs County Middleport East Liverpool Lakewood Akron Ferndale Mich

Area Meets On Schedule For Crewson

Democratic candidate Harry Crewson for the 10th District Congress will attend three local events to meet voters. He plans to appear at the Albany Community Fair this evening, the Hocking County Fair in Logan Friday and Saturday, and the Elks picnic at the New Lexington fairgrounds Sunday afternoon, with a Democratic Party booth at the fair.

Harry Crewson Crewson Albany Hocking County Logan New Lexington Fairgrounds

Committee to pick Alden’s successor at Ohio U

A five member panel will be named to appoint Alden’s successor. Joseph B Hall will chair the committee consisting of trustees and faculty. The aim is to secure a successor before Alden leaves so no continuity is disrupted. Hall noted Alden’s extended tenure built on prior progress and that the next leader will inherit a strong foundation.

Alden Board of Trustees Fred AH. Johnson Joseph B. Hall Johnson Ohio U

Alfred Methodist Church Homecoming Set for Sept 15

The Alfred Methodist Church will host its annual homecoming on Sunday September 15 with morning Sunday School and worship, a noon basket dinner, and an afternoon program featuring Rev Charles Norris, plus performances by Mr and Mrs William Uber of Wellston and special singing.

Alfred Alfred Methodist Church Charles Norris William Uber Wellston

ABA Selects New Director At Athens Business Associa tion

Dale Nitzschke, assistant dean at Ohio University College of Education and former Jaycees president, was chosen to replace Tad Grover on the Athens Business Association board. Grover’s unexpired term will be served by Nitzschke as ABA members discuss new industry contacts, tourism promotion, and a continuing membership drive with numerous local businesses adding their support.

Dale Nitzschke B. T Tad) Grover Athens Business Association E. F. Rothel Nitzschke Ohio University College of Education The Jaycees Grover Sportsman G. Kenner Bush Rothel Robert Savage ABA Ann Algeo Chillicothe Ohio Tiki Tom’s Pizza Palace College Inn Ace Plumbing Jim’s 42 Grill Atheneon Keith’s Men’s Store Key Realty Harris Furniture Cunningham Music Center M. K. Fugate Dannie’s Trailer Sales Jon Tipton

Games Joins Penn State

A former Ohio University professor has been named professor of educational psychology at Pennsylvania State University, University Park. Dr. Paul A. Games, formerly of 89 Mulligan Rd., spent 11 years on the Ohio U. staff and is co author of Elementary Statistics: Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences.

Ohio University Pennsylvania State University University Park Paul A. Games Mulligan Rd Ohio U

Athens VFW and DAV Chapters Meet Friday Evening

The Athens VFW Chapter 3477 will hold a meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the post home on E State Street led by Commander Robert Carsey. The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 37 meets the same night at 8 p.m. with Post Commander Neil L Petty.

Athens Veterans of Foreign Wars E. State Street Robert Carsey Disabled American Veterans Petty

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