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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1957

Page

8

Auto Crash Fatality Ends Athens Man’s Night Club Role

Robert Slagle 45 of 33 Avon Place died in Sheltering Arms Hospital from internal injuries after a Route 33 collision near Club 33. Former Columbus poultry dealer, he led the Athens night club for five years. survived by wife Bonnie, two sons, and extensive family. Services planned by Jagers and Sons in Athens.

Robert Slagle Avon Place Sheltering Arms Hospital Route Athens Mr. Slagle Columbus Moose Lodge Bonnie Bobby Tommy Howard Myral Frances Cavanaugh Hazel Ritter Evelyn Walter Pearl] Osborne Ruth Peck Tonawanda N. Y Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Lions Honor New Citizens At Athens County Event

Athens Lions Club hosted a patriotism themed evening honoring naturalized citizens Donna Fae Cornele Konstantinos Koskinas Horst Hammer Dieter Hammer Anna Charney Eileen Llewellyn John Olley and their families. The group received pamphlets on symbols and government with Rep. Jenkins contributing. Lions study group and nominating committee members announced for upcoming officer elections.

Athens Lions Club Washington Shrine Donna Fae Cornele Donald E. Cornele Athens County Konstantinos Koskinas Avon Pl Horst and Margaret Hammer Marietta Ave Dieter Hammer Route 50 Anna Charney the Plains Eileen Llewellyn New Marshfield John Olley Glouster Donna Cornele Thomas Jenkins Lions Club Grange Hall Gomer Jones Cloyce Martin George Rutkoski Dwight Robinson

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

The notice lists births for Mr and Mrs Donald Bennett Athens Route 4 a daughter and Mr and Mrs George Mara Athens a son. Admitted include Mrs Robert Oberholzer Athens Dan Smith Athens Route 2 Delmar Sams Athens Mrs Floyd Beveridge New Marshfield Mrs Dan Lightfoot Logan Mrs Alice Caldwell Carpenter. Dismissed Grace Wharton Athens Mrs Eber Fulton Athens.

Donald Bennett Athens George Mara Robert Oberholzer Dan Smith Delmar Sams Floyd Beveridge New Marshfield Dan Lightfoot Logan Alice Caldwell Carpenter Grace Wharton Eber Fulton

Jury Name Drawing Set by Judge for May Term

Common Pleas Court ordered the May term jury list drawn April 12 with the grand jury meeting possibly May 6. Ninety-five names will be drawn from the county poll books. first 20 names are grand jurors and the remaining 75 may be called for petit jury service.

Common Pleas Court

Services Held For Daughter Of Professor In New York

Services were held Tuesday in New York City for Mrs. Patricia Alice Mackinnon July 36 who died Monday at Beth Israel Hospital after a illness of several months. A native of Athens she was the daughter of Prof and Mrs C N Mackinnon. Survivors include a sister Mrs Nate Croy and a brother Richard Mackinnon. She served in the Waves during World War II and later studied at Parsons School of Design. She was married in 1946 to Robert W July of Rockefeller Foundation. Cremation followed services in New York.

New York City Patricia Alice Mackinnon Beth Israel Hospital Athens C. N. Mackinnon Utah Place July Ohio University Nate Croy Marietta Richard Mackinnon Coshocton Columbus The Waves Smith College Naval Reserve Parsons School of Design New York Robert W. July Columbia University Rockefeller Foundation Stuyvesant Oval N. Y City

Elks Install New Officers at Ath ens Lodge 973

Ath ens Lodge 973 BPOE installed new officers Tuesday in a ceremony at the Elks lodge attended by about 100. Charles H. Evans led the installation with J B Vanity Jr as exalted ruler Everett E Ridge leading knight Fred Hampton loyal knight Darrell Todd lecturing knight Francis A Lavelle secretary Ralph Kyle treasurer Clyde Beverage ryler C J Ailstock and William Gould trustees Frank Barton esquire Fred Lee Tom chaplain Parker Crow inner guard all appointive officers.

Athens Lodge BPOE The Elks ‘Lodge Charles H. Evans J.B. Vanity, Jr

OU Professor Judge In Plastic Contest

An Ohio University associate professor of chemistry served on the judging panel of the Koppers Co Inc annual Design Competition for Plastic Housewares Tuesday. Prof. Jesse E Day judge with Jay Doblin of the Illinois Institute of Technology and Dr. Mavel A Rollins of Cornell University.

Ohio University Koppers Co., Inc Jesse E. Day Sunny Side Dr Jay Doblin Illinois Institute of Technology School of Design Mavel A. Rollins Cornell University

Cancer workers ring doorbells in county drive

Athens and Nelsonville volunteer workers plan a door to door Cancer Crusade from 6 to 8 30 p m Thursday to meet the 8000 dollar Athens County quota. Dr L C Staats urges participation and outlines collection points and township chairs including Ruth Seaman and Harold Shields.

Athens Nelsonville L. C. Staats Athens County W. State W. State St Ruth Seaman Sorority Harold Shields Lloyd Kittle Francis LaVelle Alexander Verna Gardner Ames Harry Henry Bern Armour Skinner Canaan John Depoy Carthage Berg Johnson Dover Ruth Simpkins Millfield Mary Pearman Lee Wayne Harris Lodi Grace Brill Rome Lizzie Clark Troy Esta Haskins Trimble Robert Brennan Glouster Ruby Steinmeyer Waterloo Ruth Daugherty York

Minstrel Show by Athens Kiwanis Draws Crowd

Athens Kiwanis presented Here Comes the Showboat at the high school auditorium. Sigma Nu Quintet, Capt. Falkner, OU Orchesis girls, and local performers drew cheers. Tonight at 8 offers a final performance with proceeds benefiting underprivileged children.

Athens Kiwanians Athens High School Kiwanians Sigma Nu Robert Falkner Ohio University Orchesis Jim Lochary Robert Sutton George Crawford Dixie McNeill Judith Zimba Bobby Keck Lochary Sutton Crawford Miss McNeill Oklahoma Falkner Carol Ann Russell Mary Wilson Ellie Thackery Roger Carter Don Painter Lynn Blickenstaff Lester Kennedy Dennis Ramsbottom Kenneth Kerr Earl Washburn Jack Gilbert E. T. Hellebrandt Harry Lackey Charles Slusher Loren Staats Charles Minelli Howard Cozart Michael Lamade Robert Smith Donald Black Kiwanis Fund E.R.R

Seniors Tour Wright Patterson AFB From Athens County

Thirty five Athens County seniors will tour Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton on Thursday as guests of the Air Force. Sgt. Ronald Miller arranged the trip for both boys and girls, meeting at 6 30 a m at the Athens Post Office Room 24 and departing by Air Force bus. The tour includes the base museum installations and lunch on the base. Actors: Sgt Ronald Miller contact 31408 for details.

Athens County Wright Patterson Afb Daytona Air Force Ronald Miller Athens Air Force Athens Post Office Wright Patterson Miller

Commissioners Buy Water Coolers for courthouse

The Athens County Board of Commissioners accepted a low bid of 784.87 installed from F. H. Gifford Co. of Amesville for three water coolers to be installed one on each floor of the courthouse. Wakefield said a meeting with Glouster officials about Oakdale Road improvements is set for April 8 at the board’s office.

Court House Athens County Board of Commissioners F. H. Gifford Co Amesville W. H. Wakefield Glouster Oakdale’ Rd Board

Fifteen 4-H Clubs Honored At Athens Grange Hall

Fifteen 4-H clubs were honored Monday night at the Athens Grange Hall for earning at least 85 points in the past year. County Agent Kenneth Ackerman and Don Young announced the awards as Mary Ellen Hoffman and Carolyn Withers led entertainment.

Athens Grange Hall Kenneth Ackerman Don Young Mary Ellen Hoffman Carolyn Withers Bernard Withers Ardath Llewellyn Sandra Marshall Larry Henry

New Ownership at Don Rae Cleaners by Mr and Mrs Walter McDonald

Walter and Mrs McDonald take over Don Rae Cleaners promising efficient prompt dry cleaning service and inviting customers to call for service.

Walter McDonald Donrae Cleaners

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