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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1955

Page

6

Spring Vacation Begins At OU City Schools Easter Programs Held

OU and City Schools start spring break with kindergarten hunts and a series of Easter programs across junior high Central elementary and Athens High. Students and staff enact religious and seasonal themes through songs, poems, and short plays.

Don Moore Central Elementary J:ior High Rofter Ohio University Athens High School de Wain Tucker John Renate Hammer Christ Julia Ann Gor Des Jesus Edith Stocklin Amelia Conkey Vera Dow Jeff Young Judy Goldberry Sonia Young David Kempton Tee Sonie Rowe Melvin Pyle Jim McMuhen Little Theater Harold Kindergarten Kessler Charleen Minelli Betty Assembly Jean Roberson Logan Smith Mary Jenkins Charles Burnter

Athens Milk Sales Dispute Faces Appeals Court Action

The Fourth Judicial Court of Appeals hears an appeal from Athens Milk Sales managers seeking to suspend a Common Pleas Court injunction ordering elections for two directors. The case centers on by law changes excluding Hocking and Chesterhill locals, with 12 directors to be elected across eight locals. Attorneys argue disenfranchisement and jurisdiction issues while the appeals panel weighs whether to uphold, modify, or stay the injunction and director elections.

Fourth Judicial Court of Appeal Common’ Pleas Jame Kinnison Jackson Kinnison Worlat Portmouth Ieee Common Pleas Court Chesterill Colville, Shade and Chesternill

Ray F Barnes Journalism Scholarship Awarded at Ohio University

The Ray F Barnes Journalism Scholarship of 250 dollars will be awarded to four Ohio University upperclassmen starting in 1955 56. Funded by Ray F Barnes of nd Elwood the award honors his journalism legacy and supports students lacking funds for study in journalism. Director L J Hartin announced the fund recognizes need scholarship leadership and vocational plans. Barnes a Midwest publisher with roots in West Virginia and long career in newspapers including Kenton Times and Tribune etc. The couple Mr and Mrs Barnes reside in Alamosa with sons Jack and Charles.

Ohio University Ray F. Barnes Nd. Elwood L. J. Hartin Ohio Ul. School of Journal Hartin Barnes Middle West Mansfield Iso Bucyrus Telegraph Forum Mary Stoker Zanesville Jack Charles Eff Alamosa

Rockville Educator C D Giauque Dies at 63

Charles D Giauque 63 of Rockville Maryland former Ohio University faculty member died March 30 at Bethesda Naval Hospital He served about three years on the Ohio University staff and wrote the Ohio school song Beloved Ohio He was minister of music for Rockville Baptist Church and authored three books on physical education He previously commanded Navy rehabilitation training in World War II and was born in Elyria Ohio

Charles D. Giauque Rockville Ohio University Bethesda’ Naval Hospital Physical Education Department Giauque Ohio Profesor Giauquead

Fined and jailed in illegal liquor case near Frost

Willard Bill Guess, 64, of near Frost, changed his plea to guilty on unlawful possession of untaxed liquor in municipal court. He was fined, jailed for remaining days from prior sentences, and ordered to serve additional time for liquor-law violations.

Willard Bill) Guess Frost Troy Township

Lions Hear Ohio Talk At Athens Lions Club Meeting

A talk on Ohio was presented to the Athens Lions Club by Mrs. Carl Sargent. She highlighted Ohioans attaining national prominence and noted Athens men joining the club at the Berry field meeting, including Gordon Stout of Stout Farm Supply and Donald Perry, assistant professor of Industrial Arts at Ohio University. Clair Berry, Athens County's new prosecuting attorney and Lions Club member, was introduced.

Ohio Athens Lions Club Carl Sargent Athens Gordon Stout Stout Farm Supply Donald Perry Ohio University Clair Berry Athens County Lions Club

Shelter ing Arms Hospital Notes

Two families in Athens note a new arrival and related details. Mr and Mrs Herbert Young report a son, with names Eva Baker Evmp and Thelma Nelson among Athens residents. Also listed are Johnny Norman Jerri Duncan and Mrs Gertrude Stephenson from Frost Route plus John Hi Fisher and Rout Route.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Herbert Young Athens Eva Baker Evmp Edwick Mohler John Hi. Fisher Jerri Duncan Thelma Nelson Carpenter Johnny Norman

Municipal Court hearing set in Garrett case

The Municipal Court case against James Garrett was set for a hearing after a charge filed by Everett Bolen of Albany. Garrett posted an $85 bond for appearance as the store closes Friday for Good Friday.

Municipal Court James Garrett Everett Bolen Albany Sadam Garrett

Rain and Thundermark Hit Athens Fights Weather

Rain and thunder visited Athens during the fight with 34 of an inch of rainfall reported by CL observer Colmer. Mild temperatures continued with 33 degrees at 9 am and a high of 71 at Poston Power Plant Hamley Run station on Tuesday.

Athens CL. Colmer EM. Poston Hamley Run

Is Favored In Case Against ICO

A jury ruled in favor of Homer Davis of Milled Route 1 in his case against the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Davis, injured in 1944 at work for the New York Coal Co, sought to continue participation in the Workmen's Compensation Act, and the request was granted. Another compensation case, James F. Young, was being heard this morning for right to receive payments under the act.

Gmumonese Sf Homer Davis Milled Route 1 Industrial Commission of Ohio Davie New York Coal Go James F. Young

Guard Unit Inspected At Fort Meade Armory

Federal inspection of the At eng National Guard unit was conducted last night at the armory by Lt Col William A Edwards of the 2nd Army headquarters at Fort Meade Maryland. Staff Lt Don Bridgewater announced the unit made a good showing and preparation for range firing at Zanesville has been completed. The unit will fire between now and summer camp with intensive training planned from July 18 to 38 and a recruiting drive to fill slots. Contact Cari Vinson at the armory for joining.

Eng William A. Edwards 2Nd Army Fort Meade Don. Bridgewater Zanesville Zaneville Unite Ful Siena Natmients He Ani

Feline Misidentified as Bobcat In Ohio University Area

A tree-dropped feline near Ohio University proved to be a domestic cat with Bengal and other domestic strains, not a bobcat as initially suspected. Chester Copeland and a neighbor tracked and tagged the cat after it preyed on small game, prompting officials to confirm its true origin.

Ohio University New England Everett E. Ridge Ohio Division I Wwitate Chester Copeland

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Junwrigh School Donald Smith Paul Coury Jody Ferguson Bob Trout Donald Glasgo Edwood Ind Pratt Eighborhhond School Fural Shou MK. Barnes Adda G. H. Martin Ta Son C.D. Giauque East Mae Coe Earl Sez Fire Department National of Hartford Group Earl F. Mathews General Insurance Athens County Inurance Agents Assa Security Bank Gertrude Stephenson CLOSS Ohio State J.C. Mulligan Maneer Legion K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Home Athens Aerie Order of Eagles Ohio Civil Service Employer Association Athens State Hospital Virgil Bickel Donrae Cleaners the Plains, Ohio Elberfeld Logan, Ohio the Security Bank Ferraera Orpor Court Street Union St Maine Red Bliss Goodyear First Baptist Church E. State St Athens National Bank
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