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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1956

Page

6

Career Day at Athens High To Review 36 Vocational Fields

Athens High School hosts a Tuesday Career Day reviewing 36 vocational fields. Adults from each field will speak during morning sessions, with three sessions per student and 62 participating adults led by OU and local professionals.

Athens High School Athens L. C. Staats Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club AHS OU Center Roger Connor the McBee Co George Hill OU Edu Don ‘Thomann Leland Krieg Southern Chi ‘Co E. J. Taylor College of Applied Science Paul Beasley Ray Riggs Motors E. A. Hansen

New Officers Elected By SAM Chapter And Undergrad Unit

The Athens Chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Management in Ohio University officers were elected Tuesday. Tom Stevenson of Parkersburg W Va was named president Charles Tanguy of Sylvania Electric Co Nelsonville vice president Jack Thornton Athens Machine secretary A J Slatter Athens Machine director. Existing directors Burton Hail Loga Clay Products and Gordon K Bush Athens Messenger retain posts. E Hellebrandt continues as rational director. The undergrad SAM chapter elected John Greco Nutley New Jersey president Jim Banks vice president Bette Dowdell Beverly secretary Walter Manske Eggertsville N Y Jim Seward Cass Lake Minn Bill Rodgers Apeo publicity directors Pauline Kachman Chauncey Coal Hollow was fined 30 and costs for unsafe operation. fine reduced to 5 on plea of innocent.

Ufbers Tom Stevenson American Whose Co Parkersburg W. Va Charles Tanguy Sylvania Electric Co Nelsonville Jack Thornton Measurer A. J. Slatter Athens Machine Burton Hail Loga Clay Products Gordon K. Bush Athens Messenger E. Hellebrandt SAM John Greco Nutley N. J Jim Banks Bette Dowdell Beverly Walter Manske Eggertsville Jim Seward Cass Lake Minn Bill Rodgers Apeo Pauline Kachman Coal Hollow Chauncey Miss Kachman Harry Russell, Jr Jacksonville

Lower Plains Fire Prevented in Porter Lane Occupied Home

Residents acted quickly Friday morning to stop a five room house on Porter Lane in Lower Plains from fire damage. Sparks from a chimney ignited the shingle roof. Ralph Calendine alerted help, and with Curtis Calendine and Ben and Billy Joe Gabriel joined, a ladder was used and the blaze was doused before spreading. Roy Cline's tank truck from Mechanicsburg arrived to find the fire already extinguished.

Porter Lane Lower Plains Levi Hale Ralph Calendine Curtis Ben Billy Joe Gabriel Roy Cline Mechanicsburg

Bennett Case Sent to Jury

The 71 year old Athens man Bennett bound over to a grand jury Friday on grand larceny charges after pleading innocent. He broke out of Jackson County jail last week, was recaptured in West Virginia four days later, and is held in the county jail awaiting arraignment. Police Capt. J W McBride said Bennett boasted he could clear up other city break ins if bond were lowered.

Grand John F Newcomb Bennet Athens Jackson County West Virginia J. W. McBride Bennett McBride

CAP Plans Air Search Participation

The Athens Civil Air Patrol sends representatives to Lancaster on May 6 for SARCAP a simulated air search and rescue mission as prep for a statewide SARCAP June 9 and 10 at Willard Ries. The local CAP squadron will sponsor a bake sale at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co starting 10 a.m. Officers and non commissioned officers were appointed in the Cadet CAP led by Capt Keary Murchinson 1st Lt Thomas Jones 2nd Lt John Alden Jr David James Sgt Key and Sgt Olivia Bardin.

Athens Civil Air Patrol Lancaser John Alden Willard Ries Clarence Markins Naomi Barnes Cecil Barnes Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co CAP Keary Murchinson Thomas Jones John Alden Jr David James Key Olivia Bardin Cone

Frank Dorst Dies at 63 in Columbus death notice

Frank E. Dorst 68 formerly of Athens died Thursday night at his Columbus home. A plumber by trade, he worked for Grayson Stove Co and moved to Columbus about 20 years ago. Survived by wife Pearl, son William in Japan, two grandchildren, two sisters Mrs John Power and Mrs Mary Hoffman. Fire later destroyed a tool shed at Shumway Rd near Sand Ridge with $2000 damage. cause unknown and firemen fought without portable pumping water from a new tank truck.

Frank E. Dorst Athens Columbus Dorst Grayson Stove Co Pearl William Japan John Power Harland Athens Mary Hoffman Webster Sand Ridge Cleveland Jagers and Sons Chauncey-Dover Volun Funeral Home Teer Shumway Rd

Lambert pleads innocent in left of center charge

Frank K. Lambert, 19, of 476 Nichland Ave., pleaded innocent in Municipal Court Friday to a State Highway Patrol charge of driving left of center. A $100 bond was set for a hearing April 25.

Frank K. Lambert Nichland Ave

Former Albany resident Mrs Welch dies in Floral Park

Mrs. Mem Welch, formerly of Albany, died Wednesday at her Floral Park Long Island home, where she had lived for years with her son Wynard Welch. She was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John V Smith of near Albany and sister of the late Mrs Charles Masheter of Thurston. Funeral and interment were in Floral Park. Survived by a son, three grandchildren, two nieces Mrs James Sharp and Mrs Clara Masheter, and a nephew Pearl Masheter.

Mem. Weien Albany Floral Park Long Island Wynard Welch John V. Smith Near Charles Masketer Thurston Welch James Sharp Clara Masheter Medina, O Pearl Masheter Columbus

Walton Lake to stock blue ratfish for members

Walton Lake will receive hundreds of blue ratfish from Laske Erie stocked for member pleasure. A Waltonian meeting announced the shipment by truck, a fish fry is planned for May 20, and a work party with meals is scheduled with notices to Gerald Glover.

Rmeszaaxk Walton Farm Laske Erie H. C. Sedwick John W. Hartley Henry E. Hurst Steen E. Baney, Jr Steve E. Vardy Davis E. McAfee Ray Rose Robert Merz Athens Forest Research Center Gerald * Glover

Ex-Resident Mary Wilcox Dies in Columbus at 79

Former Athens resident Mary Wilcox, 79, died Friday in Columbus at her daughter Mrs. Osa Cooper's home, where she had lived 21 years. Services set for 8 p.m. Saturday at Phipps funeral home, with burial Sunday at Standish Cemetery near Dexter after graveside rites. She also leaves daughter Mrs. Gleneyre Ator, Columbus, three brothers, a sister, and three grandchildren.

Mary Wilcox Athens Columbus Osa Cooper Phipps Standish Cemetery Dexter Cooper Wilcox Gleneyre Ator Walter D Wallace B A. J. Holiday B. E. Saxton Lancaster

Driver 18 Fined for Driving Without License

Bobby D. Dalton, 24, of Stewart, was fined by Justice of the Peace P. E. Cecil for driving without a license. Arresting constable R. Stover reported the incident.

Coolville Bobby D. Dalton Stewart Coats Justice of the Peace P. E. Cecil R. Stover

Thursday Clear Weather With Extreme Temperatures

A rural Hamsey Run report notes Thursday brought clear skies and temperatures ranging from 57 to 28. Friday’s low reached 29, marking a continued cool spell in the area.

Hamsey Run

Route 329 Improvement Planned Public Hearing Set

State Highway Director Linzell announced a plan to relocate and abandon a one third mile section of Route 329 in Athens County to fix a bad alignment, hazardous intersection, and landslide risk. A hearing is set for 10 30 a m Tuesday in the county courthouse to hear arguments for and against the proposal.

Athens County High Sway Linzell Court House Will Federal Creek Sharp Fork

Military Duty Discussed By Athens High Recruiters

At Athens High School a Navy recruiting team led a Little Theater program on youth military obligations and fulfillment options. Chief Petty Officers Howard Fortney of Athens and Roy Murray of Parkersburg outlined training and life aboard ships with two films, while Clarence H. White discussed Reserve opportunities.

Athens Athens Naval Reserve Navy Howard’ Fortney Roy Murray Parkersburg Clarence H. White Ohio University Naval Reserve Columbus Arthur H. Blckle Vincent Jukes

Admitted and discharged names at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Hospital notes list admitted George Douglas on Albany Route and Mrs Albert Keirns and others in Athens and Albany. Dismissals include Charles Drake of Gloucester and Br Gaynett Rishatov as witness names appear with Athens Route entries.

Sheltering Arms Hospital George Douglas Albany Albert Keirns James Mayles Athens Lawrence Fouty Clarence Stanley Martha Sue Potter Charles Drake Glouster Gaynett Rishatov Donna Denyens Hollie Woodruff

Harold E Shields Seeks Athens County Sheriff Nomination

In a campaign filing officer Harold E Shields seeks the Republic nomination for Athens County Sheriff in the May 5 pri ty election. He notes nearly eight years in law enforcement and his motto Courtesy To All.

Republic

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Karl Arendt OU School of Music Carroll Widdoes Andrew Kovlan WATH Christopher Lane University Athens Machine Co Earl Williams John Huffman Huffman Isabelle Work J. B. Vanity Mechem Stanley's Dwight James Boden Athens Flooring Co Dan Merrick John Webb Messenger Man't Denver White Leon Berger U County Welfare Department Chester Marquis Presbyterian Grous Work Burton DeVeau Betty Morgan Sheltering Arms Agriculture Agricul Hospital Leland Ure Emmett Conway Baker Civil Service Ruth Bank P.F. Good Law Daugherty Charleshead Press A. C. Gubitz Pro- Fulks L. P. Eblin W. D. Robertson Huntsman Chemistry Tor Dewey Laughlin Laughlin Flying Service Marion Rose Beasley-Mathews A L. Bechtel F. J. Beasley Co E. G. Williams Pauline Collins Myrta Ashworth East Side Dean Taylor John Dowler Helen Dinsmoor H. H. Hendricks Rufus Putnam Gilbert Bergquist FBI Harry Simmons Simmons Radio Service Charles Reamer Messenger City Arthur Kasler Kaser Dairy’ Products Clarence Heft Heft’s Automotive Service R. F. Wichterman E.’ E. Harkins Hudson Platt Motor Sales W. Union — Athem Society For the Advancement of Management Attention TV T.V CASTO Radio & TV Ohio Board of Commissioners Rexel Boggs State Highway Patrol W. B. Vance J. W. Brooks Jackson Dale E. Cox Frank Dorst Order of Temple Athens Commandery Knights Templar Neomonta Jer Lynn White Funeral Walton Lake James E Jimmy) Lee Ohio ‘Turnpike James E. Lee Pol. Ady Harold E, Shields Peter B. Seel Congress of the United States Salvation Army West Union Street Athens, Ohio S. A Ining College New York City Cadet Armstrong the Salvation Reader's Digest Rock of Ages Keller and Weltner Monument CO E. E. Byrne E. State St Rt. 33 North Commonwealth
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