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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1966

Page

2

University Audit Shows Operating Costs Rise

Ohio University’s three year operating expenses rose about 9 million dollars. The state auditor covered July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1965 and found adequate records with some exceptions. Current expenditures for 1965 totaled 22 million with 30 percent from student fees and 27 percent from dormitory income.

Ohio University John Milar Milar Ohio U Vernon R. Alden Rumac, Inc Lakeview Manor Ohio U. Fund, Inc Berry Hall Institute For Regional Development

Route 56 Bypass Approved for New Marshfield

State Highway Director P. E. Masheter approves a 972000 journal entry for a 2.6 mile Route 56 bypass of New Marshfield. Public hearing September 21 at city hall noted the plan to eliminate a dangerous crossing with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by building an overhead structure. The 14 mile east extension runs from the 691 and 56 junction to 1.09 miles east of the B and O crossing, with a 1967 program date.

P. E. Masheter New Marshfield City Hall Masheter Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Ohio University athletics chief urges academic image

Athletic Director William Rohr spoke to more than 60 associates at the Ohio University Inn in the first meeting of the school year. He said athletics must reflect the university’s academic reputation and praised his coaching staff as top notch.

Ohio University Associates Ohio University Inn William Rohr Rohr Ohio University

Two New Firemen Join City Fire Force

Two new firemen will join the city force on Saturday to fill vacancies from resignations. Gerald Daft 24 of 116 Central Ave is on a one year probation after civil service exam. Ronald Nichols 22 of Jackson Route 3 will have 30 day provisional appointment after Marine Corps service and civil service test. They replace Bruce Slane whose resignation takes effect Oct 1 and Larry Jones who resigned Sept 15, bringing the department to full authorized strength.

Charles Dalton Gerald Daft Central Ave Daft Ronald Nichols Jackson Route 3 Nichols Athens Marine Corps Bruce Slane Larry Jones

Civil Case Ruling Reversed in Kentucky Traffic Suit

The Fourth District Court of Appeals reversed Judge John Bolin in a $32,000 civil suit by Garnet Ferrebee, administratrix, against Eula Boggs of Elizabethtown. The trial court had directed verdict against proceeding to a jury after finding no substantial evidence. The case is remanded for a new trial.

Fourth District Court of Appeals Common Pleas John Bolin Bolin Garnet Ferrebee Chauncey Joseph H. Ferrebee Eula Boggs Elizabethtown

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert Frank welcome a son in Athens. Admissions include William G Runyon Harold Penwell Wilbur Van Ness James Buck Jr Paul Burson Mrs William Conolly Mrs Gerald Weekley Albany Route 4 and many others. Nancy Frum of Lawson Trailer Court has been granted a divorce from Jerry W Frum per Common Pleas Court. previous report misstated petition.

William G. Runyon Athens Harold Penwell Washington Court House Wilbur van Ness Sharpsburg James Buck, Jr Paul Burson William Conolly Reedsville Gerald Weekley Jimmy Haning Albany Leo Mace New Marshfield Annabell Field Clifford Andrews Lorena Warnock Nancy Frum Lawson Trailer Court Jerry W. Frum Common Pleas Court

Store Entry Plea Entered In Greer Municipal Court

David E. Gould 20 pleaded guilty to breaking into the Hocking Valley Music Store on W State St in July and was bound over to the grand jury with a $500 bond. His brother Charles E. Gould 23 also pled guilty to a similar charge and was bound over. Agnes L. Eisien 57 was fined for failing to stop after a collision on Mill St. Gloria Jean Topsail seeks custody in a minor case against John Franklin Topsail. David E McCollister seeks custody against Betty Jane McCollister in gross neglect and extreme cruelty case.

David E. Gould Nelsonville Hocking Valley W. State St Gould Charles E. Gould New Marshfield Mill St Agnes L. Eisen Gloria Jean Topsail John Franklin Topsail David E. McCollister Betty Jane McCollister

Fire Destroys Albany Area House Trailer

A house trailer owned by Charles G. Smith was destroyed by fire at 1 25 a m Friday at the Plaza Trailer Court east of Albany Mrs Smith suffered a burn on her right arm escaping the blaze Firemen say the cause is under investigation The 1962 model auto parked beside the trailer received heavy damage Trailers adjacent to the Smith unit had minor exterior damage Twenty one firemen responded in three trucks

Charles G. Smith Plaza Trailer Court Albany Smith

Three Fined In Beer Sale Case At County Court

A Club 33 bartender was found guilty of selling malt liquor to minors and fined 75 dollars plus costs. Two Ohio University students, Victor Walker and John Loper, both 18, were found guilty of buying liquor as minors and each fined 25 dollars with 10 dollars suspended.

Club Robert Nelson Bryan The Plains Ohio University Victor Eugene Walker Bromley Hall John Scott Loper Reed Hall

Former Athens Man in Congress Race John Guthrie Enters Illinois 24th

John Guthrie 32 a former Athens resident and building contractor enters the Illinois 24th District Republican race for Congress. He is an Ohio University alumnus and 1952 Athens High School graduate, son of Forest and Mrs Guthrie, married to Geneva West with two children Cathy 12 and John 8. He lives on Lucia Lane in O Fallon Route 1 Illinois and campaigns with Charles Percy. Guthrie holds a labor union endorsement and seeks absentee votes while informing servicemen of his Air Force veteran status.

John §. Guthrie Athens Ilinois Forest Guthrie Ohio University Geneva Cathy John Lucia Lane O'Fallon Dllon O’fal Guthrie Charles Percy Labor Union Illinois Air Force

Athens Business Association Publishes Revised Convenience Map

The Athens Business Association releases a second edition of its Convenience Map of Athens. The update, following the January 1965 first edition of 12 000 copies, includes new OU Science and Engineering Research Center and the McBee plant facts along with revised weather, industries, and civic data.

Athens Business Association Athens ABA OU Science and Engineering Research Center McBee

Furnace Smoke Triggers Fire Call at Ohio University Building

A loose belt on a furnace motor caused smoke that filled a residence at 757 E. State St, prompting a 4:26 a.m. call to city firefighters. No damage was reported to the Ohio University owned building adjacent to the airport. An ABA official noted locals may obtain map copies at the ABA office on Security Bank Building’s fifth floor.

Ike Ashbaugh State St Ohio University ABA Security Bank Bldge John Jones James Anastas Charles Ramseth Thomas Turnbull Ohio U Lawhead Press

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E. State St Uescors Handy West Fairgrounds City Force Sheltering Arms Hospital Robert Frank Albany Area S. E. Ohio Strawn N. Court Obie Congress Gail Burns Albert Burns Business Association J. M. Jones East State ST Athens, Ohio BUICK Cis Jones Cadillac
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