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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1960

Page

3

Kiwanis Fetes OU Team with Cancer Talk and Orator

Ohio University Coach Jim Snyder and the OU basketball team were guests at the Athens Kiwanis Club. Snyder praised effort and luck behind the season as Jack Gilbert voiced strong Kiwi support. Speakers Greta Spuler and Bill Davis discussed cancer research and world peace themes.

Kiwanis Fetes OU Snyder Athens Kiwanis Club Jack Gilbert Kiwanians Ohio Ohio University Greta Spuler Virginia Beach Athens American Cancer Society Bill Davis Canton Church

City warns on required burning permits for open fires

Fire Chief Charles W. Dalton urges gardeners to obtain burning permits before any open fires. He notes many permits are issued during the spring yard cleanup for burning old leaves and branches.

Charles W. Dalton

First Girl and Boy Enroll For YMCA Camp Nelson Dodd

Janet Mason and John Crewson become the first boy and girl to enroll in the 1960 YMCA Camp Nelson Dodd program in Brinkhaven. Janet, 10, from Athens, is the daughter of James G. Mason, Ohio University associate professor. John, 11, from Athens, is the son of Harry B. Crewson, also an OU associate professor. Dean E. J. Taylor of OU chairs the Athens camp effort, with campers and their families aiding fund-raising.

Nelson Dodd Janet Mason Church St John Crewson Columbia Janet East Elementary School James G. Mason Ohio University Athens Brinkhaven YMCA John Rufus Putnam Harry B. Crewson The University E. J. Taylor College of Applied Science Russell Hall Messenger Newsphoto

Film Washington at Work Shown to Athens Rotary

Thousands watched a Kiplinger Newsletter film titled Washington at Work shown to the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry. Nogales Rotarian Paul Kulp attended as a guest with President Parker Walker presiding at the weekly luncheon and meeting.

Athens Washington Kiplinger Newsletter Athens Rotary Club Berry Paul Kulp Nogales Arizona Parker Walker

Bond Forfeited After City Accident

Bond of 31 dollars forfeited Monday by Nancy Jane Sidle 32 of Wooster after she failed to appear in Athens Municipal Court to answer a traffic charge. She was cited Saturday for failing to stop within the assured clear distance after a collision on Route 33. The citation stemmed from an Columbus Road accident when she struck the rear of another auto operated by Charles D. Rowland 22 of 6 Euclid Drive as he turned into the State Highway Patrol barracks.

Nancy Jane Sidle Wooster Athens Columbus Road Charles D. Rowland Euclid Dr State

Wool Growers Filing Deadline Slated

The Agricultural Stabilization Committee sets April 30 as the final day for wool growers to apply for payments under the wool incentive program. Early applications at ASC office 182 S Court St speed payment calculations.

Agricultural Stabilization Committee ASC S. Court St

Two Cases Settled Dismissed By Court

Two cases in Common Pleas Court were dismissed by Judge Francis D. White. The Home Savings and Loan Association of Athens against Burl Stanley and Jerrie Stanley was dismissed as fully settled. Ruth Pierce and Celina Mutual Casualty Co. versus Marie Cavanaugh was dismissed by mutual agreement. the case had been pending since 1942.

Tfo Common Pleas Court Francis D. White The Home Savings and Loan Association Mutual Home and Savings Association of Athens Ohio Burl Stanley Jerrie Stanley Ruth Pierce Celina Mutual Casualty Co Marie Cavanaugh

Exams Announced for Federal Posts

Examinations for positions including landscape architect photographic aid and photographer scientist and engineer have been announced by the U S Civil Service Commission. Salaries range from 3255 to 12770 dollars a year. Details and applications can be obtained at the post office from A Cooley.

U. S. Civil Service Commission A. Cooley

Corning youth held in Tube theft near Glouster

An 18-year-old Corning youth named Robert Rush is jailed in Athens County on theft of Messenger delivery tubes along Route 13 north of Glouster. Sheriff Harold Shields says Rush admitted taking $6. delivery man Neal Strausbaugh says $10 was taken. No charges filed yet.

Corning Athens County Route 13 Glouster Harold Shields Robert Rush Rush Neal Strausbaugh

Marriage License Formed for Wilbur Drake Jr and Donna Jones

Wilbur Drake Jr aged 20 of Giou ster and Donna Jones aged 16 of Giou ster applied for a marriage license. Both listed as unemployed.

Wilbur Drake Jr Giouster Donna Jones

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