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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1959

Page

7

Muskingum Chief to Speak at Athens Church

Dr. Robert N. Montgomery president of Muskingum College will speak at Athens Presbyterian Church as the fourth sesquicentennial speaker. He will deliver the 10 and 11 a.m. sermons. Montgomery, a former moderator, helped lead the college since 1932 and presided over the United Presbyterians assembly before the church union.

Robert N. Montgomery Muskingum College Athens Presbyterian Church Ohio College Montgomery Roger M. Rice Presbyterian Church of North America New Concord Institution Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Ohio University John C. Baker Commission For Education Muskingum United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterians Presbyterian Church of the U.S.A

Chester Wells Denied Charge in Municipal Court

Chester Wells age 32 of Long Bottom pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a city charge of driving while intoxicated. He was ordered held under a $350 bond which was furnished for hearing Monday morning.

Chester Wells Long Bottom

Fire Chief Dalton to Reoccupy Remodeled Office

Remodeling of Fire Chief Charles Dalton's office will be completed Monday with him moving back from a temporary west side suite after three weeks. The former hallway stairway and washroom were removed, creating a single large room. department members did the work including plastering and shelving. The area was repainted and floor waxed. further painting is planned in the department front.

Charles Dalton Fire Department

Juveniles Pay Traffic Fines

Two juveniles were fined five dollars plus costs in Juvenile Court after guilty pleas on traffic offenses. Grubbs 16 speeding and Slagle 17 reckless operation causing an accident. fines suspended, costs due by July 1, and licenses suspended 30 days. Gilbert Polansky forfeited a twenty dollar bond in Municipal Court for trespassing after parking in a spot rented by a local businessman.

State Highway Patrol Gary H. Grubbs Herman Grubbs Athens Robert N. Slagle, Jr Bonnie Sl Gilbert Polansky N. Congress St

Trailer Tax Deadline Near

County Auditor J W Whaley warned that the Ohio house trailer levy is due April 1 with a 30 day grace period. After May 1 a penalty of 1 per day up to 25 will be charged for non payment and only about half have paid so far. A check will be made after May 1 for those without tax certificates.

Ohio J. W. Whaley Whaley

Professor Funds 26 000 For Short Term Student Loans

Professor William H. Fenzel, a senior College of Commerce member and Athens native, provides 26000 for low interest 30 to 90 day loans up to 200 each to Ohio University students. President Baker and the Board thank him, noting prior funds were insufficient amid rising demand.

William H. Fenzel Ohio University College of Commerce Athens John C. Baker Ohio U. Board of Trustees Fenzel Baker Athens High School New York University Ohio U

Cleveland man fined for failing to stop at red light

George Nemes aged 22 of Cleveland was fined 10 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to a State Highway Patrol charge of failing to stop for a red traffic light.

George Nemes Cleveland

Bishop Plans Final Visit in Athens Ohio Church

The Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson will administer confirmation and preach at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Church of the Good Shepherd Athens. This visit will be his last official one before retirement June 30 after 29 years. He will be succeeded by Rt. Rev. Roger W. Blanchard. A coffee hour in the parish hall will follow.

Henry W. Hobson Southern Ohio Church of the Good Shepherd Pitt S. Willand Hobson Roger W. Blanchard Athens Warren Wistendahl Church Women

Midget Cars Mixup on Price Is Right Corrected

A mix up on the Price Is Hight program caused confusion over a child's model car and a larger model to be given as a bonus. The larger model was shown with the wrong descriptive matter, leading to bids by a man for the small car and a woman for the larger one. Both contestants returned the next day with the larger car, each receiving one. The April 22 bonus offer remains in effect.

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