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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1963

Page

2

Names Drawn for October Term Grand and Petit Juries

Jury commissioners drew 155 names for the October term of Common Pleas Court. The first 30 serve on the grand jury, 125 on petit juries, with a 15 grand jury mandate under a new state law. Names were selected in the presence of Judge Bolin and officials. The list includes jurors from Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster, Guysville, Millfield, Murray City, The Plains and others, with multiple named residents and towns across Athens County.

Common Pleas Court Edward W. Brooks Matt Adkins John Bolin Phyllis Cross Harold Shields Charles S. Norris Gertrude Pritchard Richard B. Rypma Arthur E. Cornwell George Couradis Wilma M. Johnson Fred E. Landis Joseph M. McBride Robert M. Nelson Athens Benny C. Conant Alton Hope Herb Williams Russell Hall Ed Nelson J. R. Mathen Paul Tomlinson Ruth White Margaret Walker Nelsonville Ralph S. Sayre Guysville Raymond Huston William Stewcil Murray City Elsie Moss Sharpsburg James Fleming Trimble Howard Warner the Plains Eden Ford J. E. Wade Millfield Richard Morgan New Marshfield John Withem Jr Jacksonville Raymond Scott Deanville Eileen Beard Glouster David R. Baker Sr

City progresses on street sealing and resurfacing projects

Milton Nuzum city service safety director said Mulligan Road and Avon Place sealing remains planned while other maintenance continues. Future work includes Frum Road N Black­burn Road and Terrace Drive with a probable resurfacing of Richland Avenue between the South Bridge and Athens State Hospital in October.

Milton Nuzum City Service Safety Mulligan Rd Avon Pl Frum Rd N. Blackburn Rd Terrace Drive Nuzum State Highway Department Richland Ave South Bridge Athens State Hospital Ohio University W. State St Lancaster Congress Sts University Terrace W. Mulberry Ohio Ave Hooper St E. State St Columbia Ave Congress Washington and State Sts

ROTC Officer James W. Shufelt Assigned to Ohio University

Capt. James W. Shufelt from Baltimore Maryland has been assigned to the Army instructor group at Ohio University by 20th Army Headquarters. A 1955 Johns Hopkins graduate and captain of the varsity baseball team he completed the artillery officers career course at Ft Sill before reporting to Athens. He will reside in Athens with his wife and two children.

James W. Shufelt Baltimore Ohio University 20Th Army Headquarters Johns Hopkins University Shufelt Ft. Sill Okla Athens

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits Local Residents

Admission list includes Mrs Florence Bowers of Ath ns Route 3 Paul Beckley Athens John Cunningham of Athens Route 2 Herbert Cox Athens Mrs Howard Fortner Athens Route 2 Mrs Ruth Halsey Athens Mrs Michael Zalupski and daughter Athens Mrs George Whitese Athens.

Florence Bowers Athns Paul Beckley Athens John Cunningham Herbert Cox Howard Fortner Ruth Halsey Michael] Zalupski George Whitese

Cab Driver Seeks Right To Insurance

Donald Pickett Jr. of Nelsonville, injured in February 1961 while employed by Northway Cab Co., sues in Common Pleas Court to join the state workers compensation insurance fund. He alleges permanent disability from the accident and disputes the fund’s prior approval and a disallowed claim. Defendants include former Northway Cab Co. owners Frank North and John E. Bateman.

Nelsonville Northway Cab Co Common Pleas Court Donald Pickett Jr Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation Frank North John E. Bateman Cab Company

Traffic Fines Levied by Municipal Court

Darrell Jarvis 19 from Albany Route 2 cited for improper starting by city police, fined 20 dollars plus costs. Joan C. Trivett 21 of 14 Kurtz Street charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian by city police, fined seven dollars and costs. Robert Leroy Barnhart 23 of 39 Brown Avenue cited for unsafe operation by city police, fined 25 dollars and costs.

Darrell Jarvis Albany Joan C. Trivett Kurtz St Robert Leroy Barnhart Brown Ave

Auctioneer License Law Is Changed

The General Assembly passed a law for state licensing of auctioneers effective Oct. 10. Clerks of Common Pleas Courts lose license issuing authority after that date. Renewals and new licenses must be obtained through the Department of Commerce with contact to J Gordon Peltier in Columbus.

Department of Commerce J. Gordon Peltier Columbus

Weather continues fair and mild in Athens

Fair and mild weather persisted in Athens with a 9:30 a.m. reading of 68 degrees, following an early low of 55. Thursday’s high reached 83 degrees.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Two Athens County men join Marine Corps buddy program

Two Athens County men enlisted in the Marine Corps under the buddy program. Dan L. Morris and Donald L. Flowers will undergo 11 weeks of boot training in San Diego California followed by four weeks of advanced combat instruction at Camp Pendleton before 20 days leave at home.

Athens County Marine Corps San Diego Calif Dan L. Morris Mary DeMett Athens Route 4 Donald L. Flowers Henry Flowers Stewart Camp Pendleton

Glouster MYF Plans Membership Service Event

The Glouster Methodist Youth Fellowship met to plan a membership service on Oct. 2. A committee including Ann Hughes Joyce Andrews Kathy Wilson Carolyn Harry and Barbara Guinther will meet Sunday at 11 30 a.m. to finalize arrangements. Trinda Meade presented a skit The Delin quent about youth entering society. Participants were Carolyn Harry Barbara Guinther Kathy Wilson Loretta Hughes and Jane Guinther. The group will attend Nelsonville MYF meeting Sunday and those going will meet at the church at 5 15 p.m.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Youth Fellowship Ann Hughes Joyce Andrews Kathy Wilson Carolyn Harry Barbara Guinther Trinda Meade Loretta Hughes Jane Guinther Nelsonville

Masters Students and Marine K in Glouster Area

Michael Mudrie studies for a master’s degree at Ohio University while teaching two classes in Germany and serving as a graduate assistant. Larry Colbert, a former Ohio University student, pursues a second master’s degree at Missouri on a graduate assistantship in history. Marine Cpl. Charles E. Spencer, son of William F. and the late (?) Spencer, serves with Third Battalion Fifth Regiment First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton California.

Glouster Michael Mudrie Ohio University Germany Michael Berry Hall George Mudrie Larry Colbert Lawrence Colbert University of Missouri Marine Cpl Charles E. Spencer William F. Spencer Spring St., Glouster Fifth Regiment First Marine Division Camp Pendleton Calif

Mrs. Phillips Is Hostess

GLOUSTER The Chit Chat Club gathered at Mrs. Cynthia Phillips home with Mrs. Ruth Christman as co host. Members planned CARE package collections and past donations noted. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Jody Moore Mrs. Arlene Andrews and Mrs. Glenna Gamwell. Next meeting at Mrs. Barbara Cox house with request to bring an old dress. Salvation Army aid extended to Grace Smathers whose Sand Ridge home burned. Henry Tempel requests drawers storage cabinets and similar items. Donors called LY 31421 to arrange pickup.

Glouster Cynthia Phillips Ruth Christman Mina Vore Jeannine Butt Jody Moore Arlene Andrews Glenna Gamwell Barbara Cox Grace Smathers Sand Ridge Salvation Army Henry Tempel

Intercity Pistol Match Set By Police

An intercity pistol match is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday between regular patrolmen and auxiliary officers from the Athens and Nelsonville police departments at the target range near the city sewage disposal plant. Unclear details list William Hitt and Jerry D. Reese with city police notices and fines.

Athens Nelsonville William Hitt Texas Jerry D. Reese Lakeview Manor

Four Juveniles Cited in Gas Theft Attempt in Meigs County

Deputies arrest four Albany youths, ages 15 and 16, after they tried to steal gasoline from a truck on Route 680 near Albany. A 1954 auto was used to flee. one boy confessed to stealing a stuffed toy from the Athens County Fair. A man, David McAfee of Athens Route 1, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to stealing an air hammer and a drill from Bridgwater Machine Co. He posted 350 bond and was bound over to the grand jury.

Meigs County Bridgwater Machine Co Albany Route 680 George Green Route 50 Whitehall Athens McAfee Gale Price

Fall Fishing Popular At Burr Oak Park

Fall fishing in Burr Oak Park draws fishermen for bass, bluegill, and catfish. A standout angler predicts breaking last winter’s bass record. the 1963 season sees 207,150 park visitors, 26,432 camper days, 165,495 swimmer days, and 36,754 fishing days with 401 boat licenses, 443 motor licenses sold, and 429 docks leased.

Burr Oak Corning

NROTC Test Applications Open At Athens High School

Ronald Mills, counselor at Athens High School, says the Navy's annual NROTC qualification test will be held December 14. Eligible male high school seniors and graduates may apply, with registration closing November 22. Successful applicants receive four years of college aid including tuition books uniforms and a $50 monthly retainer. Training includes three summer cruises with naval units and visits to foreign ports, leading to commissioned officer status after degree and naval science completion. Information bulletins are available at Mills' office or from Navy recruiters.

Navy Athens High School Ronald Mills Mills NROTC Marine Corps Mills’ Office

Logan BWC Claims Drop in Three Counties Report

The Logan Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation branch reports $180 735.95 in awards for June through August covering compensation medical and hospital services. Deputy administrator James M Gault notes a drop from $77 546.43 in the prior three months. The office serves Athens Fairfield Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs and Vinton counties.

Logan Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation James M Gault Athens Fairfield Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Vinton

Coolville Gas Meeting Set for Tuesday at Carthage-Troy Gym

Ohio Fuel Gas Co. invites Coolville residents to a 7:30 p.m. get acquainted meeting at the Carthage-Troy school gymnasium. Ernest F. Rothel says a $119,600 pipeline project will bring natural gas to the village. Officials will describe new services for heating cooking and more. refreshments and prizes to follow.

Coolville Ohio Fuel Gas Co Carthage-Troy Ernest F. Rothel Athens Ohio Fuel Rothel Gas Company Betty Newton

Aviation Test at OU Opens Naval Programs to More Men

A Naval aviation officer procurement team will visit Ohio University's Baker Center from Sept 30 to Oct 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to discuss four programs leading to commissions and administer written exams. A T-4 mentor training aircraft will offer indoctrination flights to qualified students as new medical standards expand eligibility.

Naval Aviation Officer Ohio University Baker Center Navy

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