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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1963

Page

2

Downtown Athens Study Explores City Hall Relocation

Ohio University architecture class led by George T. LeBoutillier presents seven seniors’ proposals for moving city hall and redeveloping E Washington Street. Projects include a possible two level parking structure, church site swaps, and a future TV studio expansion, all classroom oriented with no city cost.

Athens Ohio University George T. LeBoutillier City Hall E. Washington St City Council LeBoutillier Charles Dalton Fred Weber Paul O’brien College and Washington E. Washington and College Sts First Presbyterian Church Washington and Court Presbyterian Church College St Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center Presbyterian Presbyterian Manse On College St First Methodist Church University Washington and College Washington Mill St Court St LeBoultilier Ohio University Architecture Mike Hadley Paul Williams Larry Kuns Washington and College Sts Messenger Newsphoto

Dr. E. Harry Bean Dies In Florida

Funeral services were held in Florida for Dr. E. Harry Bean 89 Athens native who died in Pensacola from injuries after being struck by a car. Educated at Ohio University and the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Mo he practiced in Columbus before moving to Florida 35 years ago.

Florida E. Harry Bean Athens Pensacola Ohio University American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Columbus

Police Department Faces High Turnover and Vacancy

Dwight West resigns effective Sunday after 18 officers left the force in the last decade. Chief Joseph Grogan says most left for higher pay, some dismissed during probation for qualifications, and one was hired briefly to fund medical school. A vacancy will open April 30 with West’s two weeks vacation. Five applications exist. civil service to schedule an exam to build an eligibility list.

Dwight West Joseph Grogan Grogan West Civil Service Board

Cancer Crusade Kickoff In Athens County

Twenty volunteers attended a 1963 Cancer Crusade kickoff breakfast at Mrs. Paul Fontaine's home. Mrs. John Risch led the session in Mrs. Leland Southerton's absence and distributed a flip chart and kits to zone captains and area workers.

Paul Fontaine John Risch American Cancer Society Athens County Leland Southerton Crusade Risch Howard France

Traffic Fines Listed For Numerous Violations Across Cities

A list from the State Highway Patrol shows multiple violators with fines. John Edward Stinson 23 Albany speeding 15 dollars and costs. George Grimmett 20 Youngstown speeding costs. Sherry Splover 20 Cleveland speeding 15 dollars. Josephine Lewis 47 Trimb le excessive speed 25. Charles Sharpe 58 Athens Route 5 stop sign 5. Marshall Ward 19 Ath ens Route 2 speeding 20. Ned Hermann Jr. 19 Cincinnati stop sign 5 and costs. Ruth Varady 48 Athens Route 3 speeding 15 and Cellar Kittle 63 Glouster Route 3 passing on approach to curve 10 and Howard Mayles 32 Sharpsburg no valid operator license 35 and costs.

John Edward Stinson Albany George Edmund Grimmett Youngstown Sherry Lee Splover Cleveland Josephine Lewis Trimble Charles Arthur Sharpe Athens Marshall K. Ward Ned Charles Hermann Jr Cincinnati Ruth Vernita Varady Cellar Moine Kittle Glouster Howard Ivan Mayles Sharpsburg State Highway Patrol

Looking For Cat He Winds Up In Court

Police said Angus Macauley 24 of 2514 S Court St wandered in an alley near Court St Thursday night with a small knife looking for a cat to kill He was arrested and cited for intoxication Macauley pleaded guilty in Municipal Court Friday fined $25. Lewis Emmett Van Cooney 29 Middleport charged with driving while intoxicated appeared in County Court Friday Case continued until Monday not placed under bond.

Angus Macauley S. Court St Court St Macauley Lewis Emmett van Cooney Middleport State Highway Patrol

Easter Egg Hunt Slated by Kiwanis Club

An Easter Egg hunt for children 12 and under will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. on the Athens County fair grounds, conducted by the Kiwanis Club.

Athens County Fairgrounds Kiwanis Club

Ex-Teacher Hattie Aden, 78, Dies at Home

Hattie Kendall Aden of Coolville aged 78 died Thursday afternoon at her home. Retired teacher of Coolville Torch and Hockingport for 40 years she belonged to the Presbyterian Church and taught at Coolville Methodist Church. Survived by sister Helen McCleod five nephews two nieces. Funeral Monday 2 pm at Coolville Methodist Church with Rev Eldon Boggs officiating burial in Coolville Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 pm Saturday at the residence.

Coolville Hattie Kendall Aden Torch Hockingport Presbyterian Church Coolville Methodist Church Eldon Boggs

Freezing frost hits Athens with 28 degree low

U S Observer C L Colmer reports frost and sub freezing air in Athens. Early morning low reached 28 degrees with temperatures rising to 48 by 10 a m. Thursday's high was 60 degrees.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Bond Forfeitures Reported for Two Young Drivers

Clifton Lee Morris age 19 of Georgia Hanna faces a $25 for speeding cited by State Highway Patrol. Thomas James Wyszynski age 19 of Wickfield forfeits $15 for a stop sign violation cited by State Highway Patrol.

Clifton Lee Morris Gahanna Thomas James Wyszynski Wickfield

Red China’s Scientific Rise Warns U S Audience

Dr. Tien Hsi Cheng of Penn State warned Ohio University students and faculty that Communist China shows strong scientific progress since 1949. He cited rapid advances and a mix of old and modern methods, noting China lags behind the United States yet presses toward world prominence.

Tien-Hsi Cheng Red China Cheng Pennsylvania State University Ohio University China Red

Nigerian Secretary to Speak at Ohio University Banquet

The first Nigerian Embassy secretary in Washington F M C Obi will address a 5 30 p m banquet in Baker Center ballroom sponsored by the International Club and Ohio University African students. Thirteen students led by Rudy Roberts of Liberia head the group. tickets are available to the public by calling Mrs William Diles LY 3 4550.

Washington, D.C F. M. C. Obi Baker Center Ballroom International Club Ohio University Rudy Roberts Liberia William Diles

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Earl Reeves announce a son born in Athens Route 1. Admissions include Joseph B Vanity Jr Daniel J Smith William T Harding and Mrs Richard Theken in Athens and Athens Route 4. Dismissals cover Mark South Athens Route 1 James Brookhart Athens Route 3 Anthony Kinnen Guysville and Mrs Dorothy Dent Athens.

Earl Reeves Athens Joseph B. Vanity, Jr William T. Harding Richard Theken Daniel J. Smith Mark South James Brookhart Anthony Kinnen Guysville Dorothy Dent

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Athens Appliance T. Y Storm Insurance Earl F. Mathews, Inc C. M. Gill & Company Earl Mathews, Earl Hooper, C. M. Gill and Jerry Kyle Phone LY Security Bank DaVita LOGAN Tel Sears Logan, Ohio the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp R. C. Cook Wayne L. White Evelyn Linscott N. Court St Police Department THE Athens Pharmacy Athens, Ohio Cat Patrol Harry L. Coon Vitilious Rutter Carl Cunningham Doanville Ruth Newtun Carol Crawford Shively Hall Hudson Health Center Fire Department South Canaan Baptist Church Mercury Circle K Club St. Paul’s A&p Sime Siemer Packing CO Corning, Ohio Sheltering Arms Hospital Christ Keller & Weltner Monument Co John Eberst Larry Eberst Paul Beach W. Hunter St Luckoff Savvice Home Savings & Loan Association Washington St Ohio Federal Home Loan Bank
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