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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1968

Page

2

Youth Explains Refusal Of Draft in Ohio

Larry Duncan 22 formerly of Athens explains refusal of induction saying war is morally indefensible. He moved to Coshocton last month, expects arrest, and faces 1-A to 1-A-0 rating disputes with Athens County Selective Service and Ohio State Appeal Board. Duncan contends boards misunderstood 1-O vs 1-A-0. FBI prelim hearing followed in June. he may return to Ohio State University this fall. In Athens, two others face charges over theft at a trailer court. hearings set Sept 27.

Larry Duncan Duncan Coshocton Athens Ohio University Athens County Selective Service Board Ohio State Appeal Board Larry Ohio Appeal Board Canada FBI Columbus Osho Leland Maple Athens County Selective Service Athens County Board H. C. Dorman James Vercoe E. B. Young Clyde Parrish Coolville Conestoga Athens County Ronald W. Bookter Joseph J. Stanko Andy W. Ransom Mill St

Two More Break-Ins Reported

Athens police report five break ins since Sunday with four sites on Union and Carpenter streets. Buck's Sinclair Service Station gained entry by a back door and five dollars was stolen. Certified Service Station was broken into through a back door and a rifled cash drawer held no money. Other targets included Matthews Goodyear on West Union Street, Ambassador Laundry, and University Volkswagen on Stimson Avenue. Suspects identified, no arrests made.

Athens Buck Sinclair W. Union St E. Carpenter St Matthews Goodyear Ambassador Laundry University Volkswagen Stimson Ave

New Officers Installed By Underwriters

Athens County Association of Life Underwriters elected and installed new officers for their fifth year of state and national affiliation. Gomer Jones becomes president, David Lundberg vice president, Joseph Bryan secretary treasurer, Hubert Cottrill national committeeman, Jack Wooddell training course chairman. Wooddell urged agents to submit training course applications by Oct. 1 and offered information via phone at 592-1690.

Athens County Association of Life Underwriters Gomer Jones Prudential Life Insurance Co David Lundberg American General Life Insurance Co Joseph Bryan Western and Southern Life Insurance Co Hubert Cottrill Peoples Life Insurance Co Jack Wooddell Life Underwriters Wooddell Life Insurance

Set Hours For Voter Registration In Athens County

The Athens County Board of Elections will extend hours for the next four days to help last minute registrations. The registrant deadline is Wednesday night, Sept. 25. The courthouse ground floor office closes Saturday at 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. The office opens daily at 8 a.m. according to elections director William Howe.

Athens County Board of Elections William Howe

Architects Alter Plans For Garage

The Columbus firm Trott and Bean works on new bid advertising for Athens planned parking garage at College and Washington. Mayor Raymond Shepard expects bids in 3 to 4 weeks. Changes from pre cast to poured on the job concrete and minor adjustments aim to lower costs to city acceptable levels. Knowlton Construction Co low bidder on original plans says changes would reduce its bid.

Columbus Trott and Bean College and Washington Athens Raymond Shepard Knowlton Construction Co

Patrol cites Plains driver in two car crash

A two car crash at The Plains Thursday involved local drivers. Jerome D. Lee, 17, was cited by the State Highway Patrol for failure to yield the right of way after his car crossed Route 682 at First Street into the path of Richard M. Stanley, 59.

the Plains State Highway Patrol Jerome D. Lee First Street Richard M Stanley

Sheltering Arms Hospital Births and Dismissals

Births listed from Sheltering Arms include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Stephen Kokovich of Athens and a son for Mr and Mrs William Muse of Athens. Other births mention Jeffrey Glover Brian Jones Leonard Rand Athens Joseph Estep Mrs Albert Carder Athens Route 2 Mrs Jerold Mc Daniel Millfield Route 1 Jean Lievellen Albany Route 1. Dismissals include Mabel Pinney Edward Vore Ferrel Rife and Lewis Bailey.

Stephen Kokovich Athens William Muse Jeffrey Glover Brian Jones Leonard Rand Joseph Estep Albert Carder Jerold McDaniel Millfield Jean Lievellen Albany Mabel Pinney Edward Vore Ferrel Rife Lewis Bailey

Athens Applies to Join LEADS System with Patrol

Athens has filed to join the Law Enforcement Automated Data Service with the Ohio Highway Patrol. Mayor Raymond Shepard said LEADS would link Athens to a nationwide law enforcement information network and would cost about $100 monthly. Donald E. Yeho of Route 2 was fined $35 with $20 suspended for repaid insufficient funds check.

Athens Ohio Highway Patrol Law Enforcement LEADS Raymond Shepard Donald E. Yeho

Ohio University braces for record student arrival and Band Day turnout

Athens readies for the largest fall term influx with 17 300 students plus 1 200 Band Day musicians. Traffic plans by police and university hosts aim to smooth flow as 4 200 new freshmen and about 1 700 graduates join. Registration hot line 594 6861 operates with extended hours through Tuesday.

Bobcats Marshall University Athens City Special “University

Three Plead Innocent To Grand Jury Indictments

Three Athens County grand jury indictments led to arraignments in Common Pleas Court. James William Handa Glouster 44 faced non support bonds set at 300. James Albert Knight The Plains 41 charged with incest bond 5000 each of four counts. Gail Singer Glouster 28 charged with auto larceny bond 2000. Mike Mannier Logan to face forgery arraignment later. Gerald Mollica named defense for Mannier. Defense teams appointed for Handa Knight and Singer.

Athens County Grand Jury Common Pleas John Bolin James William Handa Glouster James Albert Knight the Plains Gail Singer Handa Knight Singer Mike Mannier Logan Gerald Mollica Mannter Honda Joseph Vanity Hubert Lappin Phil Henderson Parker Walker

Curriculum on World Food Problem at Ohio State

A one day curriculum on the world food problem will be presented to 2,000 of the state's outstanding high school science students Saturday at Ohio State University. Students from every county will attend. Representing Athens County from Glouster are Lois Lantz Nina Parks Robert Cart wright Brenda Keith and Jeni fer Jarvis. Michael Hanson Glouster science teacher will also attend tomorrow. The program is sponsored by the college of agriculture and home economics at Ohio State and the Ohio Agricultural Council.

Ohio State University Athens County Glouster Lois Lantz Nina Parks Robert Cartwright Brenda Keith Jenifer Jarvis Michael Hanson College of Agriculture and Home Economics Ohio State Ohio Agricultural Council

270 Pints Needed At Blood Drive In Athens County

Athens Jaycees sponsor an American Red Cross blood donor drive at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The event runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 8. To contribute contact the Red Cross chapter at 593-5273.

Athens County American Red Cross Athens Jaycees Church of the Good Shepherd Red Cross

Rainfall and Mild Temps Reported in Athens

Athens recorded .91 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Thursday peaked at 65 degrees, with Friday morning low 56. At 10:45 a.m. the temperature was 69. The Hocking River remained steady at 2.38 feet, per observer C. L. Colmer.

Athens C. L. Colmer Hocking

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