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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1968

Page

2

Four Athens juveniles charged in 16 break ins

Athens police say four youths aged 14 to 16 confessed to 16 break ins from August and September and one last year. They were turned over to juvenile authorities. alleged entries include Jima Nott's Restaurant and Bar on West Union Street and multiple sites such as Eagles Club, Lakeview Center, Bridgestone Cycle Sales, Red Ram, Chapman’s Laundry, and several service stations and businesses on Union Street and nearby streets.

Athens Jimanott’s West Union Street Eagles Club N. Court St Beasley and Mathews E. Carpenter St Bridgestone Cycle Sales W. Union St The Red Ram Chapman’s Laundry West Union St Russell's Sinclair Columbus Rd University Volkswagen Stimson Ave Ambassador Laundry Mathews Goodyear W. Union Bucks’ Sinclair Inferno S. Court St

Telephone Expansion Slated At The Plains

The Plains Ohio plant will receive a 120000 dollar service improvement program by The Ohio Telephone Co. to be completed in March 1969. Athens district commercial Manager Robert Keatley announced new switching equipment for The Plains office that also serves Chauncey. The two exchanges will keep separate identities and the project was moved up from a late 1970 schedule.

Plains — General Telephone Co. of Ohio Plains Robert Keatley Athens District Chauncey the Plains

Stolen Car Recovered and Local Court Notices

A car reported stolen from Athens County Savings and Loan on East State Street was recovered by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The owner, C. W. Sherwood of Route 56, said the car was taken while he ate breakfast near the bus station. Officers found the vehicle abandoned east of the Athens Washington County line on Route 50. no arrests. Kermit Clark of Guysville pleaded innocent in Municipal Court on child neglect charges with bond set at $300 for a hearing October 1, 1971. General Telephone moves forward with a $120,000 install adding 600 lines and 900 numbers plus 100 rotary business terminals, toll equipment, metering, and intercept gear to serve The Plains. A separate $27,300 cable project aims at urban expansion, nearing completion. The Plains will see all numbers change in March. a new directory will be issued two months prior. Residential customers will be informed ahead of time.

Athens County Savings and Loan East State Street Ohio State Highway Patrol C. W. Sherwood Route 56 Athens Washington County Kermit Clark Guysville Rachel Clark Clark Keatley Plains The

House Entry Reported At Sugar Creek

Illegal entry of a Sugar Creek house and theft of items were reported to the sheriff's deputies today by Pyam Bartlett who rented the house. Intruders entered through an unlocked window and removed curtain rods curtains wall pictures and play equipment. The department is also investigating thefts including a $200 electric chain hoist from Millfield and an entry at Albany store taking $100 in change ammunition knife and cigars.

Sugar Creek Sheriff's Deputies Pyam Bartlett Bartlett Sheriff's Department Jerry Burdette Millfield Charles Elliott Albany

Dr Berry Promoted at Hudson Health Center Ohio University

Dr Earl Berry named associate director of Hudson Health Center at Ohio University by Executive Vice President James J Whalen. He has led the mental health department since July 1967 and will assist Dr E Dale Mattmiller in clinical services while retaining mental health duties. He and his wife Louise live at 125 Lamar Drive with two children.

Earl Berry Hudson Health Center Ohio University James J. Whalen Berry Ruth Matthewson E. Dale Mattmiller Lamar Drive Louise

Youth Cited After Crash At College and Union

A 17 year old Palmer Street resident was cited for failure to stop within assured clear distance after a two car crash at College and Union. Athens police charged Michael E Wrestler with driving into the rear of William E Zeman Jr. 19 of 407 Parks Hall as the light turned green.

Palmer St College and Union Athens Michael E. Wrestler William E. Zeman Jr Parks Hall Wrestler

Buddhist Art Lecture Under Zen Inspiration

Dr Hugo Munsterberg a New Paltz art history professor will deliver a lecture on Buddhist Art Under Zen Inspiration at 7 30 p m Saturday in Siegfred Auditorium Ohio University The event is sponsored by the art history department College of Fine Arts.

Ohio University Siegfred Hugo Munsterberg New York State University New Paltz College of Fine Arts Ohio

Weight Limit Considered For Glen Eden Road In Athens County

Athens County may place a weight limit on county road 4 Glen Eden Rd to deter trucks headed to Peabody Coal Co processing plant. County Engineer Harold Hitchens and commissioners discussed a 15 to 20 ton limit. They approved three force account road jobs and noted state funding to widen a Richland Avenue bridge sidewalk.

Athens County Glen Eden Harold Hitchens Hitchens Peabody Coal Co Ers County Rd Rome Dover Shelly Co Thornville

Carpenters Local 1720 Change of Meeting Site

Carpenters Local 1720 of Athens will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the Elks Club on W Union Street replacing the Grange Hall venue previously planned.

Carpenters Local 1720 Athens Elks Club W. Union Street Grange Hall

Four Suits Seek Funds in Athens County Court

Four claims totaling 143.54 were filed in the Small Claims Division. Maurice R. Berez seeks 56.75 from Wendel White for a rental dispute after moving furniture and finding the unit relet. he also seeks moving costs. Charles and Wanda Dicken sue three New Marshfield residents for unpaid bills at Dicken Grocery, seeking 40.08 from Helen Secoy 14.46 from Roger Brown and 32.25 from Henry Hawkins.

Athens County Municipal Court Maurice R. Berez Pomeroy Rd Athens Wendel White Berez White Charles Wanda Dicken New Marshfield Dicken Helen Secoy Roger Brown Henry Hawkins

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Births and admissions

Births list two couples in Albany Shade and New Marsh field with newborn sons. Admissions include Ethel Kelley Marie Dixon Edi son Heaton and others in Athens. discharges note Betty Davis and Caroline Evener. NSSC president elect Dr. Robert Goyer to lead three day Cleveland conference April 24 25 26. Charles Blackford plead innocent on non support, jail in lieu of 100 bond hearing Oct 1 Munic Court. Fire squad assisted Mrs Wealthy Tate 75 at 33 N Court St after fainting. advised medical follow up.

Ethel Kelley Athens Marie Dixon Richard Mathews Edison Heaton Jesse Carsey Robert Six Nelsonville John Redding Coolville Betty Davis Caroline Evener Robert $. Goyer Center For Communication Studies College of Communication National Society For the Study of Communication Iis NSSC Cleveland Charles Blackford Chauncey Athens County

Police Investigate Two Complaints

Two complaints reported Sunday to city police are under investigation. Steve Kamber of 94 W State St said someone stripped his car of spark plugs and other items before 1 25 p.m. Martha McFarland of 1 Franklin Ave reported furniture taken while she was moving.

Steve Kamber State St Martha McFarland Franklin Ave

Paving Accident Delays Route 50A West of Wash County

A trailer loaded with asphalt overturned on U S Route 50A two miles west of the Washington County line, spilling about 50,000 pounds of material. State Highway patrol credited the loose trailer to driver John McNabb, 19, Beverly, as the westbound rig neared a sharp curve. Crews cleaned the spill. no injuries reported. A separate Monday incident cited Juanita Douglas, 42, Shade Route 1, for stopping on the highway and Arthur Atherton, 59, Coalville Route 3, for failing to stop in the assured clear distance after Douglas’s car was hit at a roadside newspaper tube?

John McNabb Beverly Highway Department Juanita Douglas Shade Arthur Atherton Coalville Douglas Atherton

Four Leave For Army Induction From Athens County

Four Athens Countians left by bus Tuesday for Columbus to be inducted into the Army at Fort Hayes. Seventeen others underwent pre induction physicals. Alan E. Moore led the Athens inductees assisted by Richard D. Duncan Russell A. Puckett and William M. Cooper. Each received a Bible from the Gideon Society.

Athens Columbus Army Ft. Hayes Alan E. Moore Richard D. Duncan Russell A. Puckett Guysville William M. Cooper Millfield Gideon Society Larry S. Young Larry R. Everett Gregory W. Black Ross A. Locke David E. Reeves Morgan M. James David L. McCaulsky Michael W. Guess Terry L. Morman James R. Lauderback Roy R. Kimmey William C. Wend Nelsonville John Warner Albany Lacy L. Withrow, Jr the Plains John L. Clem John C. Harvey Coolville John W. Balch

K of C Sets Youth Project in Athens Area

Athens Council 1716 of the Knights of Columbus joins 282 Ohio councils in the 1968 All-Ohio Youth Campaign begun Sunday. Grand Knight Franklin Morgan names Patrick D. White local campaign chairman to raise funds for youth programs including Columbian Squires, scouting activities, a K of C Little League team, and a Athens High School student sponsorship to Boys State.

Athens Council Knights of Columbus Franklin Morgan Patrick D. White Ohio State Council Athens Columbian Squires

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Lakeview Center General Telephone Firestone Auto Supply, Inc Cor, Court Carpenter Streets Dr. Berry Richland Avenue County Glouster Bridge Sheltering Arms Hospital James Steele Edward Lemaster William Osborne Fire Department Wealthy Tate Oakley C. Collins Young Republicans Republican Ironton Ohio Senate K of C Akid Don Juan
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