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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1968

Page

2

Mrs Elmore Seeks Education Board Seat in Ohio

Elizabeth Elmore, Shade Elementary School teacher, is a candidate for the Ohio Education Association reading circle board of control. ACEA executive voted support at its Friday meeting. ACEA president Lucy Harvey outlined procedures for teachers seeking OEA offices at the Representative Assembly. Other ACEA attendees included Reba Marshall, Mary Davis, Vivian Munn, Lucille Grubbs, Sue Osborne, Frances Grogan, and Barbara Govoni. John Law, Athens Hocking Perry Community Action Committee member, attended a rural poverty conference in Kansas City last week.

Elizabeth Elmore Shade Ohio Education Association Reading Circle Board of Control Elmore Didacy Athens County Education Association Lucy Harvey ACEA OEA Barbara Govoni Glouster Reba Marshall Ames Bern Mary Davis Hollister Vivian Munn Alexander Lucille Grubbs Trimble Sue Osborne Albany Frances Grogan Federal Hocking Mrs. Elmore For Shade John Law Athens-Hocking

Name Similarity Causes Kennard Court Action Mixup

A Common Pleas Court action naming William and Betty Kennard of Chauncey concerns the Chauncey Kennards, not the Athens pair at 126 LaMar Drive. William Rowland of Athens represented plaintiff Guy Martin, with judgment issued against the Chauncey Kennards, Athens residents warned to avoid identity confusion.

Kennard Common Pleas William and Betty Kennard Chauncey William L. Kennard LaMar Dr Sunday Messenger Athens LaMar Drive William Rowland Guy Martin

City police eye joining LEADS LETS network

Athens officials and city police discussed joining the LEADS system a nationwide law enforcement data and communications network. Mayor Raymond Shepard and Police Chief Fred James weighed the $100 monthly cost and the potential for rapid access to stolen property, wanted criminals, vehicle registrations, and licenses through a Columbus computer linked with LETS NCIC and other states.

Athens Raymond Shepard Fred James Ohio Law Enforcement Automated Data Service LEADS Columbus LETS NCIC

Teachers Honorary Holds Meet at Swackhamer Home

POMEROY Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met at Mrs. Lucille Swackha mer Mason's home. Helen Smith led devotions, Maxine Wingett presided, discussing Summer Experiences. Yearly 1968 1969 programs distributed, and attendance urged for Dayton State Convention October 18 20. They prepared bandages and gowns for the American Cancer Society and set Oct 15 at Wingett's for Handbook on Sub Chapter duties.

Maxine Wingett

Production Record Set by 10-Year-Old Holstein

Athens Balsam Supremus 4642475 a 10-year-old Holstein owned by Southeast Ohio Mental Health Center produced 22 060 lbs of milk and 810 lbs of butterfat in 346 days. OSU supervised the operations with Holstein Friesian Association of America programs. Also notes Kemmerle Brown University elected to help run freshman orientation and local social visits in Millfield.

Athens Southeast Ohio Mental Health Center Ohio State University Holstein-Friesian Association of America

Appointment of Co-Executors for Jiles Brooks Estate

Notice declares Raymond Brooks Sr and Arthur Brooks Sr of Athens Ohio appointed co executors of the estate of Jiles Brooks deceased in Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims with fiduciary within four months Dated September 12 1968 Harold J Rose Probate Judge Athens County Ohio

Raymond Brooks Carroll Rd Athens Arthur Brooks Hooper Ohio Jiles Brooks Iate Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

Feeder Call Sales Planned In October

Two fall feeder calf sales are on tap Oct. 8 in the area with 8 a.m. at Ohio Valley Livestock Co. barn Gallipolis and 1 p.m. at Athens Livestock Co. barn Route 50 W. Sponsored by Southeastern Ohio Cattle Improvement Association. Open to all area producers calves born after Jan. 1 weighing at least 275 pounds eligible. Bull and dairy calves may not be entered. Market charges apply and calves paid by the pound. Calves graded into uniform lots by weight sex quality color and breed. Spot inspections to disallow unfit stock.

Ohio Valley Livestock Co Gallipolis Athens Livestock Co Route 50 Southeastern Ohio Cattle Improvement Association

Four People Fined In Municipal Court

Four individuals faced fines in Athens County Municipal Court. Roger Franklin Gilkey pleaded guilty to public intoxication after being found asleep in Route 33 southbound lanes near Johnson Road. Albert Burns Jr received seven days jail, $200 fine, 180 day license suspension, and $10 costs for driving while intoxicated and improper plates. Richard B. Hossom was fined $25 and costs for failure to stop within a safe distance. Bill Davis was fined $25 and costs for trespassing. Ernest L. Shiver was fined $5 and costs for failure to register a motor vehicle.

Athens County Roger Franklin Gilkey Athens Johnson Road Albert Burns Jr Gahanna Richard B. Hossom Coss St Bill Davis Sugar Creek Ernest L. Shiver Trimble

Sod Webworms Threaten Athens County Lawns

About a dozen city lawn owners report one inch sod webworms. Larvae chew grass blades above the thatch line creating small brown patches. Above 40 degrees worms persist. Kenneth Ackerman advises lawn care and a treatment of seven mixed with 50 percent powder applied at two cupfuls per 1,000 square feet with three to five gallons of water to reduce damage.

Athens County Extension Office Kenneth Ackerman

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

List of recent hospital notes names multiple patients and family members including Mr and Mrs Charles Nichols of The Plains and Linda Covella of Cleveland. Other entries include Ta mera Cooper John Williams Guy sville Edward Markins Trimble John Schmittauer Athens Route 3 Ben Blessing Albany Route 2 Jason Weekley Millfield Route 1 Edward Vare Athens Route 4 and additional relatives and patients.

Linda Covella Cleveland Tamera Cooper John Williams Guysville Edward Markins Trimble John Schmittauer Athens Ben Blessing Albany Jason Weekley Millfield Edward Vare

Athens City Council Deliberates on Funds and Housing Ordinance

Athens City Council meets at 7 30 PM in City Hall with a single agenda item the third reading of a bill transferring city funds and an amendment to the housing ordinance. The session focuses on budget allocations and housing policy changes.

Athens City Council City Hall

Mason Plans Airport Job Expansion at Mason County

Waldo Blake, engineer for Lever drup Parcel and Associates, told the county court meeting that plans to extend Mason County Airport from 3,200 by 60 feet to 4,000 by 75 feet have been submitted to the FAA. The court hopes FAA approval within 10 days to advertise bids and award a contract to complete the earthen work before bad weather.

Point Pleasant Waldo Blake Leverdrup-Parcel and Associates Federal Aviation Agency Mason County FFA

Missing TV Set Traced After Identity Mix Up

County deputies investigate a case of mistaken identity over a missing television set. Deanie Phillips moved into The Plains last weekend when a young couple allegedly took her TV, assuming it belonged to the previous resident. Names of alleged suspects include James Lucas, Phyllis Walker, and others from nearby towns and colleges.

County Sheriff's Deputies Deanie Phillips the Plains Miss Phillips

County Officials Discuss Route 33 Bypass Moves

County Commissioners met with State Highway Department reps to review state funds for relocating the Children’s Home to accommodate a planned Route 33 bypass. Southern Culvert Co. won the contract for reserve culvert pipe at 2884.30 for 88 pieces. American Culvert Fabricating and Berger Highway also bid.

State Highway Department Southern Culvert Co Charleston W. Va Southern American Culvert Fabricating Co Cambridge Berger Highway Products Inc Mount Vernon John Cline John Law State Highway Patrol

Union Negotiator Seeks Resumption Talks With Ohio University

Oscar McGee president of Local 1699 AFL CIO said he has contacted Ohio University administration about resuming negotiations. The university proposed two possible meeting dates Wednesday or Friday and he will consult union negotiators. In the meantime peaceful demonstrations will be held each evening by employees in front of the convocation center protesting non union maintenance work.

Oscar McGee American Federation of State Afl-Cio Ohio University McGee Convocation

Mrs Holter Helps Plan State Meet

Mrs. Roy Holter of Meigs 4H Club attended the Ohio Extension Advisory executive meeting in Columbus with daughter Ann, planning the state meeting for 88 counties on Dec 11 at Wooster and advising on budget and programs. Other Middleport items note visits by local residents and a Vietnam deployment for Edward McComas. Ideal Athens weather reported with 84 high and 54 overnight low.

Pomeroy Roy Holter Meigs 4H Club Meigs County Columbus Ohio Extension Advisory Committee Agricultural Administration Ohio State University Ed Kirby Extension Service Wooster Holter Ann 0.S.A School of Nursing Miss Holter Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Assistant Treasurer Appointed By Ohio U

Gordon W. Sleeper, formerly assistant controller at Detroit Steel Corp, named assistant treasurer at Ohio University effective Oct. 16. He will manage fiscal affairs, oversee the controller's office, budget, and student financial aids, joining after a long career in public accounting and steel industry finance.

Gordon W. Sleeper Detroit Steel Corp Ohio University John F. Milar Sleeper Milar Newton Mass Universty of New Hampshire Detroit Mich Portsmouth

Dr Helsel Appointed To UCP Capitol Staff

Dr. Elsie Helsel joins United Cerebral Palsy Associations as Washington representative of the legal and legislative department. She will liaise with HEW agencies and federal legislators, aid grant requests, and contribute policy ideas for the handicapped. Helsel holds a PhD in genetics and a master's in special education, with prior work at Ohio State and Athens Ohio University. she and her husband have a son with cerebral palsy. she has served as associate director of the American Association on Mental Deficiencies Division of Special Studies.

Elsie Helsel United Cerebral Palsy Associations Washington UCPA Earl H. Cunerd Helsel United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare Helse Ics Ohio State University UCP Ohio University Athens Hessel Division of American Association On

Glouster Garden Club Installs New Officers

The Glouster Garden Club met at Mrs. Arthur Gorsuch’s home where new officers were installed. President Mrs. James Van Fossen. first vice president Mrs. John Davis. second vice president Mrs. B. R. Angle. secretary Mrs. Harold Vaughn. treasurer Mrs. Ernest Vernon. Installation by Mrs. Esther Lamborn. Club plans Country Fair participation Oct 10 at the Athens center. donations due Oct 9. Mrs. Bingman spoke on lawn care. 17 members and one guest attended.

Glouster Glouster Garden Club Arthur Gorsuch James van Fossen John Davis B. R. Angle Harold Vaughn Ernest Vernon Esther Lamborn Gorsuch Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center Athens van Fossen E. S. Bingman

Athens Student Cited At Brown U Meiklejohn Society

Providence R I Mark K Kemmerle son of Mr and Mrs Llewellyn G Kemmerle 34 Elmwood PI Athens has been selected for The Meiklejohn Society an honorary counseling group at Brown University The Athens High School graduate a junior at Brown is a Deans List student Columbus Incorporation amendments filed with Secretary of State Ted W Brown include Premier Photo Service Inc Coolville 10000 shares per value 10 common to 1200000 shares no par common

Mark Franklin Kemmerle Brown University Kemmerle Athens High School Brown Llewellyn G. Kemmerle Elmwood PI Providence R. I Mark K. Kemmerle Athens Meiklejohn Society Columbus Ted W. Brown Premier Photo Service, Inc Coolville

Hit-Skip Crash Listed Involving Hudnell Vehicle

A hit and run driver early Sunday caused moderate damage to Victor Leroy Hudnell s car on U S Route 50. Hudnell 36 of Guysville Route 2 swerved to avoid a passing car after the other vehicle met his car head on. No injuries were reported by the State Highway Patrol.

Victor Leroy Hudnell Guysville U.S

Chauncey Scout and Choir Meetings Schedule

Chauncey Boy Scout committee meets Monday at 7 30 p m. Chauncey Cub Scout committee meets Monday at 8 30 p m. Chauncey Junior Choir gathers Tuesday at 4 p m. Chauncey Adult Choir meets Tuesday at 7 p m. Chauncey Boy Scouts meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m.

Chauncey Boy Scout Committee Chauncey Cub Scout Committee Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts

Rebekah Lodge Plans October Inspection in Jacksonville

GLOUSTER Marcellite Rebekah Lodge met in the K of P building Saturday evening. Plans were made to hold the annual inspection October 25 in the Jacksonville IOOF Hall. The next regular meeting will be Friday September 28 with a potluck lunch and a silent auction.

GLOUSTER — _ Marcellite Rebekah Lodge K of P Jacksonville IOOF

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