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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1959

Page

7

University Officials Target 10,000 Enrollment in Ten Years

Ohio University officials outlined long range plans contingent on funds. President John C. Baker said enrollment could reach 10 000 within a decade and highlighted projects including a space arts building, remodeling of Men s Gymnasium, Ellis Hall, a West Green housing area, and a large engineering building. Financing relies on loans repaid by student rentals and state funds are not used for housing.

Ohio University John C. Baker Baker Space Arts Ellis Hall Fredrick D. Leach School of Painting and Allied Arts Laverne Lausche Brandon T. Grover East Green West Green President St. Bridge Life Science Lausche University Engineerig Commerce University Center

Burnelle New County GOP Chief Elected in Athens County

Dr. Lowell E. Burnelle of Glouster was elected chairman of the Athens County Republican Executive Committee, replacing William Mechem who resigning Wednesday. Ellis Woodworth was chosen vice chairman as the party moves to build a stronger organization for the 1960 presidential year.

Lowell E. Burnelle Glouster Athens County William Mechem Nelsonville Ellis Woodworth Royal McBee Corp Athens Mechem Elmer Jones Burnelle Harry Richard William J. Abraham Abraham Woodworth Presi

OU Officials To Attend State Meeting

Several Ohio University faculty and administrators will attend the 88th meeting of the Ohio College Association and Allied Societies at the Ohio State Student Union in Columbus. Dean Rush Elliott will lead a general session while Richard L. Bitters will preside over a Friday noon panel program. Dr. L. C. Staats will present a special retirement award to Dr. Bert Emsley. Dean Gaige B. Paulsen serves on the association's technical research committee.

Ohio University Ohio College Association and Allied Societies Ohio State Student Union Columbus Rush Elliott College of Arts and Sciences Richard L. Bitters OU Fund John C. Baker L. C. Staats Bert Emsley OSU Gaige B. Paulsen University College Association

Two forfeit bonds in Municipal Court traffic cases

Ruth E. Johnson of Parkersburg forfeited $21 and Isaac L. Walton, 41, of Wellston forfeited $13 after traffic violations were cited by city police in Municipal Court.

Ruth E. Johnson Parkersburg Isaac L. Walton Wellston

Boy Scout Activities By JOE O CONNOR

Three Athens Countians named to Explorer Council Cabinet for Hock Hocking Washington Blennerhasset Districts coordinate 14 explorer posts. Includes Dr E P Lynn Robert Mahn Jr Frank Bean William Polley Walter Ervin. Plans include inviting 200 Explorers to Cear Lakes Camporee June 5 7 and a tri district survival hike near Nelsonville. Monthly roundtable Chauncey. April 20 recognition dinner at Ohio University Center. Buchtels Troop organized and active.

Athens Hock-Hocking Cear Lakes SAV Nelsonville

Rain Follows Warm Day With 84 Degree High

Cloudy and cooler weather Thursday followed a night rain that measured .11 inch. The rain came after a record high of 84 degrees, per U.S. Weather Observer C. L. Colmer. After a low of 60, the temperature rose only two more degrees by 11 a.m.

U. S C. L. Colmer

Professor To Address OU Graduate Club

O. R. Eggers assistant professor of sociology at Ohio University will address the Ohio University Graduate Club at 7 30 p m Friday in the Chubb House on The Future American Family The meeting is open to graduate students faculty undergraduates and residents.

O. R. Eggers Ohio University Graduate Club Chubb

Juvenile Driver Cited After Route 56 Crash

A two car crash on Route 56 five miles west of Athens caused no injuries. Donna Scott of Athens and 17 year old Paul Young of Nelsonville were involved. Young was cited into Juvenile Court for unsafe operation.

Athens State Highway Patrol Donna Scott Paul Young Nelsonville Young

Catalyst to Speak at Chemistry Meeting in New Martinsville

Upper Ohio Valley Section of the American Chemical Society will meet at 8 p.m. on Tuesday April 14 at the McKay Chemical Co Research Library in New Martinsville West Virginia. Dr John N Patton director of research and development for The Girdler Co Louisville Ky will discuss Fundamental Principles of Industrial Catalysis.

Upper Ohio Valley American Chemical Society McKay Chemical Co New Martinsville W. Va Fundamenta John N. Patton Catalyst The Girdler Co Louisville, Ky

Paint Vapors Blamed For Shop Blaze

Fire at Kinneer Motors body shop 28 E Carpenter St caused by fumes from paint and thinner on a work bench. Flames damaged interior woodwork and a three wheel motorcycle. two 1955 cars at the firm were only partially damaged. Fire crews were recalled to the scene after a smoldering ceiling rafter was found.

Kinneer Motors E. Carpenter St Grosvenor St Dodge Ford Motors Carl Norris

Two Juvenile Offenders Fined in Athens Court

Two youths appeared in Juvenile Court on charges from Athens city police. Each fined 5 dollars with 4.74 dollars costs, suspended fines and costs payable from earnings. Licenses suspended 30 days. Charles Gwinn 17 may drive to school. Gwinn failed yield right of way in a collision at May and Lincoln, injuring two in the Keirns auto. Wayne Hamer 17 was found guilty of unsafe operation.

Athens City Charles Gwinn Gwinn Forest Gwinn Richland Ave Jack Keirns Athens May Lincoln Ave Keirns

Founders Day Banquet Planned By K of C

A Founders Day banquet for members and wives is planned for 6 30 p m Saturday by Athens Council 1716 Knights of Columbus Rev Jan B Kish is principal speaker Capt Robert D Falkner of the Ohio University Air Force ROTC will present a magic show A dance follows the announcement confirms

Athens Council Knights of Columbus Jan B. Kish Robert D. Falkner Ohio University Air Force Rotc

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