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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1956

Page

10

Local Science Day Honors Highlight Ohio University Event

Twenty one young science students earned superior ratings at the district Science Day contest held at Ohio University. Athens Junior High students James Eblin and Mary Jane Lee led the top performers, with numerous others from Wellston Chillicothe Huntington and Beverly also earning superior ratings. The event previews the state meet at Nittenburg College with scholarships for top entrants.

Ohio University Athens James Eblin L. P. Eblin Grosvenor Sr Mary Jane Lee William Lee Lorene Ave Ralph Liste Wellston David Bachman Malta Lolita Lowery Forest Haines, Jr Huntington Robert R. Young Bob Wagner Carl Schwalbe Eric Griesdheimer Robert Barntart, Jr Chillicothe Jane Ann Ullman Larry Smith Adna Ann Riecker Gene Plum Iiner Louis Heninger

Education Honorary Elects 26 at Ohio University banquet

The Kappa Delta Pi education honorary selects 26 new members for a Tuesday ceremony at Ohio University. Notables include Herbert Agner, William Seder of Athens, Sheila George of Gallipolis, John Taylor of Guys, Ronald Brandon of Lagan, and Eleanor Hall, Phyllis Peterson, and Albert H. Shuster among officers and organizers.

Kappa Delta P2 Ohio University Joan E. Brown Lancaster Herbert Agner William Seder Athens Sheila George Gallipolis John Taylor Ronald Brandon Marshall Collensinger Vandalia S Oatieay Eileen Wi ‘Huntington Eleanor Hall — ‘Cording Phyllis Peter Albert H. Shuster Thornton "Nichols

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes and Local Admits

A list from Shelter ing Arms Hospital notes several new births and admissions. Among the births are a daughter for Mr and Mrs Bernard Cuckler Athens Route 4 a daughter. a daughter for Mr and Mrs Roger Stright New Marshfield. a son for Mr and Mrs Fred Ellis Nehlsonville Route 1. and two sons for Mr and Mrs Morris Walker Crooksville Route 2. Admitted are Pamela Sue Harper Athens Charles Ballinger Athens Lorna Nicholson Athens Route Charlotte Castle Athens Route Mrs Wiliam Mahatey Wilkes Mrs Rex Cheadle Carpenter Route 1 Roy Vermaton Glouster.

Asnncraes Bernard Cuckler Athens Roger Stright New Marshfield Wiliam Mahatey Wilkes Rex Cheadle Carpenter Roy Vermaton Glouster Raymond Smith Joseph Martin Stephen Hamilton Alvin Dye Harrisonville Robert Guess Nelsonville Janice Cain Ralph Frost Murven DeWeése Grant ‘Teater Joseph Quivey Cecil Welch Shade Donald Norman Frank Lambert Bernadine Whan

Charity Money Box Stolen From Diner

White manager of Jake's Restaurant on South Court Street reported to police that a Cancer Society collection container was stolen from the diner's counter sometime after 11 p.m. Friday. No estimate of the money taken was available.

Police Hunt One Driver After Crash On Route 39

Two minor accidents occurred on local roads Friday. Police seek a man tied to a head on collision on Route 39 south of Athens at 9 p.m. A vehicle driven by George R. Burson of Shade sustained heavy damage with no injuries. The County Mobile Library truck on Route 280 at Amesville was hit by Charles J. Vincent of Millfield, resulting in minor damage. Vincent and library driver Donald Smith of Nelsonville were each fined ten dollars plus costs for related violations.

Tfe Harold Shields George Bate Chauncey Charles Wadman Rey Irol Shields Everett Stiers Clarence Stiers Sykes Nelsonville Samuel McLeish Lahugh Middleburg Robert ‘Shields Millfield Wadley Rhediate Hghway Larea Mayo Athens George R. Burson Shade Amesville Charles J. ,Vincent Vincent Charles Wadley Donald Smith

World War I Veteran Lockhart Dies at Huntington Hospital

World War I veteran Lockhart 61 of 112 West Washington Street died Saturday at Huntington veterans hospital after illness. Surviving are two sisters Mary Jot and Dora Porter of Columbus and a brother Elmer of Columbus. Funeral arrangements are with Jagers and Sons funeral home.

Auage) Lockhatt Washington St Veterans Hospital Huntington Lockhart Mary Jot Dora Porter Columbus Elmer Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Union St. Dealers Granted 3 2 Beer Permit

The Onin Department of Liquor Control issued a 3.2 beer permit for on and off premise use to Emmanuel Gevas and Gus Kar George at 2 W Union St. The application was filed May 3 1955. Liquor Director William C. Bryant said the Athens permit and 13 others were issued under a court decision mandating new retail beer and wine permits.

Emmanuel Gevas Gus Kageorge W. Union St Onin Department of Liquor William C. Bryant Athens

Army morale note on music and feast duties in ranks

The passage notes that music lifts soldiers spirits and steadies the rear ranks. It references meals as a practical duty and compares a cheerful mood to Santa Claus, suggesting morale hinges on rhythm and sustenance in Army life.

Santa Claus

County to Install New Culverts on Three Roads

County engineer John Dowler says three large culverts were received to replace a narrow dangerous bridge on Hickory Street and a ford on Cable Lane within Athens limits. The third culvert will replace a concrete ford on County Road 30. Cable Lane work will close the road about a week. Dowler notes many culverts blocked by winter ice and recent rains have slowed maintenance. 800 culverts are being cleared.

Mannounce Hickory St Richland Ave John Dowler Dowler Athens Corporation Langle

Wednesday Proclaimed As Navy Band Day in Athens

Mayor Peter B. Seel proclaims April 11 Navy Band Day in Athens. The Navy Band visits next week for a Memorial Auditorium concert with proceeds benefiting community charitable and public purposes.

Navy Band Athens Peter B. Seel Memorial Auditorium

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