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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1966

Page

2

City Council Orders Demolition Of Fraternity Annex

The Athens city council approved demolishing the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity annex on W Washington St due to collapse risk. The meeting also considered a fire department substation plan, a new pumper truck purchase around 30000, and water expansion updates.

Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity W. Washington St Con St Dwight Robinson State Fraternity Raymond Shepard

Albany Route 2 crash injures Albany area girl

An Albany Route 2 girl, Kath erine L. Althouse, 19, was treated for head nose and right shoulder injuries after a two car Route 50 collision four miles west of Athens. She was riding with Elmer J. Althouse 64 who was cited for improper passing. A second incident on Route 691 near Route 33 involved John J. Kimes 20, whose car left the road and plunged into a ditch. he was uninjured and charged with conditional speed.

Albany Althouse Parsons John J. Kimes Nelsonville Hillcrest

Cornwell Jewelers Inc Receives Articles of Incorporation

Secretary of State Ted W. Brown issued Articles of Incorporation for Cornwell Jewelers, Inc. with members Walter C. Cornwell Norma K. Cornwell and R. Leslie Cornwell. Foster B. Cornwell serves as agent. The firm issued 500 shares of non-par common stock.

Cornwell Jewelers, Inc Ted W. Brown Walter C. Cornwell Norma K. Cornwell R. Leslie Cornwell Foster B. Cornwell

Area Traffic Court Records From Ohio City

A long list of traffic court dispositions shows dozens of defendants from Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster and surrounding areas. Judges assess speeding, unsafe vehicle, left of center, and other violations with fines ranging from five to thirty dollars and several cases include costs or driving rights suspensions.

Thomas Windfield Lowry Eugene Lowry Albany Donald Wayne Coler Herbert Coler Coolville Kelly M. Adkins Max Adkins Nelsonville Paul Edward Richards Norman Richards

Ward Named Heating Engineer for Southeastern District

Mark T. Ward has been assigned as heating engineer for the Southeastern District Industrial Department of Columbia Gas Co. of Ohio. He will advise industrial and large commercial customers on natural gas space heating air conditioning and processing applications from Athens. Ward joined last June completed the firm’s engineer training program and holds a BS in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin born in San Francisco.

Mark T. Ward Southeastern District Columbia Gas Co. of Ohio, Inc Ernest F. Rothel Ward Athens Nicholson Rd San Francisco Calif University of Wisconsin

Commission Views County Road Projects

County commissioners led by chairman James Edwards and County Engineer Harry Dust inspected multiple roads. They toured an old Lee Two Road 9 bridge near Albany with limited bus access, a near-complete County Road 49 bridge at Sharpsburg, and observed raised grades on County Road 109 near Beebe along with widened segments on Roads 112 and 70 near Albany.

Harry Dust Lee Two Rd. 9 Albany James Edwards Sharpsburg Beebe

Rain Tops Inch Mark in Athens Weather

Partially cloudy skies followed Monday steady rain in Athens. U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer recorded 1.22 inches, 10 a.m. temperature 65, overnight low 58, and Monday high 68.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

City Considers Truck Loading Time Rules Downtown

City solicitor says the town cannot ban large trucks from Court Street but can limit unloading time in parking zones. Officials discuss restricting truck zones and setting hours for downtown unloading while merchants complain about scope and enforcement.

Court St William Rowland Raymond Shepard Colley St. Rowland Shepard Crewson

Hospital Fund Division Reports Progress Toward Goal

The Sheltering Arms Hospital building fund campaign reports $27,682 in pledges, combining $16,562 newly pledged and $12,120 from the first report. The total is about 22 percent of the $125,000 goal, with teams urged to hit at least $3,000 each. Awards were given to Fred Chase, Edward Robe, and Mrs. Don Eskey. The next report meeting is 7:30 p.m. September 26 at The Ohio University Inn.

Exchange Sheltering Arms Hospital Building Fund William Black Fred Chase Edward Robe Don Eskey Ohio University Inn

Arts Council Chief Speaker Dolan at Ohio University Inn luncheon

Dr. G Philip Dolan executive director of the Ohio Arts Council will address a Wednesday noon luncheon at The Ohio University Inn for people in Southeastern Ohio arts advancement. Former Kent State assistant dean of men and PhD holder from Boston University.

G. Philip Dolan The Ohio Arts Council Ohio University Inn Southeastern Ohio Kent State University Dr. Dolan Boston University

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