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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1963
Page
2
Storms dropped .71 inch of rain and caused minor outages in Athens and surrounding areas. Utilities reported no major damage as crews cleared scattered disruptions, while farmers welcomed the moisture to revive pastures amid a dry spell.
Forty new extended area service and long distance circuits have been installed across Athens County eight General Telephone exchanges and two nearby communities. Officials note local calls per phone average seven daily, above the statewide local rate, with ongoing additions to lines and circuits to handle rising traffic.
Nine county executive heads and the superintendent met in Albany Local School to study county office services for schools starting in October and to review bus inspection and outside activity bus-use laws. The group also noted lengthy local calling circuit expansions and planned central office upgrades.
Ronald Ervin, 18, of 10 N. Lancaster St., allegedly knocked over a stack of dishes at the College Inn after being refused a loan by owner Steve Tatalos on N. Court St. He posted a 31 dollar bond on a malicious destruction of property charge and will appear in Municipal Court Monday.
Athens businessmen finish refurbishing their establishments to present a brighter downtown while Ohio University's record student body arrives tomorrow. Messenger photos illustrate some improvements on Page 9.
Jack Nedley Totman of The Plains faced a citation for conditional speed from the State Highway Patrol with a $30 fine plus costs.
Nine Athens County youths attend the four day Ohio 4 H Club Congress at Ohio State University. Delegates Sue Stobart Stewart Julia Tippie Nanette Davis Mark Lee Richard Everett James Perry and Richard Blazier travel with advisors Mrs Lucille Holden and Mrs Chester Riggle to join leadership conferences and mock legislative sessions at the State Capitol. Sponsored by Athens County Agricultural Society and Farmers Insurance with demonstrations by Richard Blazier and safety speaking by Richard Everett.
Eugene Lindsey Winnans of Glouster forfeits bond after a stop sign violation detected by the State Highway Patrol. George Randolph Faris of Columbus forfeits bond for passing on the right as flagged by patrol. Billy Junior Arnold of Dayton forfeits bond for a conditional speed violation observed by the State Highway Patrol.
Dr. Byron Morton and Glenn Rich outlined why building new facilities might not be necessary for a proposed district including York Glouster Trimble and Nelsonville. They noted some existing schools could be altered and emphasized a broader instructional program if created. Final decision rests with voters. if rejected the state will seek alternative solutions and information will be distributed to residents.
Congressman H E Pete Abele approves the Presidents draft order halting married men from being drafted while adequate single men aged 19 to 25 remain available. He calls for congressional revision of the draft law to require earlier induction and expanded training to aid post service employment.
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