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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1963

Page

2

Top Physicists to Convene in Athens Ontario University hosts resonance particle conference

A cadre of leading physicists from 12 major universities and Brookhaven Lab gather at Ohio University in Athens for a two day session on high energy resonance particles. Ten survey papers and 20 short papers will be presented. Dr Charles A Randall Jr chairs the planning with remarks by Vernon Alden and Max Dresden.

Ohio University Ohio University Physics Department Charles A. Randall, Jr Randall Brookhaven National Laboratory Vernon R. Alden Max Dresden University of Iowa Roger Finlay B. A. Muni E. R. Sanford James Shipman

AHS Chorus Seeks State Final Rating in District 15

Athens High School chorus, under Mrs. Sue Sheeder, competes in District 15 Class B-1 at Kenton for a state rating. They will perform Ora Pro Nobis, Summer Dawn, and Jubilate Amen with Suzanne Drach on piano and a large lineup of chorus members.

Athens High School Kenton Sue _ Sheeder AHS Williams Dawn Gibb Kjerulf Michelle Barnhill Kay Bell Mary Brown Janet Carey Diana Cliffton Janet Conrath Yvonne Cooley Wallie Hahn Sue Mixon Diantha Murphy Carol Phillips Judy Sheldon Kay Verity Sandra Wilson Sharon Wilson Marcia Woodrum Pamela Frame Nancy Conrath Marsha Fugate Jan McMullen Tracy Smith Janet Thompson Sue Workman Linda

City Squad Called Twice

The fire department emergency squad responded twice Monday afternoon to aid an 80 year old man. Arthur Romine of 58 N Lancaster St was said to have an abrasion after a fall on the sidewalk but refused aid. Thirty minutes later at 3 40 p m he fell again on the sidewalk near 221 W Washington St and had reportedly left in a private car before help arrived.

Fire Department Arthur Romine Lancaster St W. State Lancaster Romine W. Washington St

Wiring Short Blamed For Partition Fire At Launderette

Firemen said a possible wiring short to a clock ignited a wood partition around the top of dryers at the Launderette in Richland and Woodland. 10:05 p.m. Monday. Booster hose used. damage slight.

Launderette Richland Woodland

Traffic Fines in Municipal Court Case Summaries

State Highway Patrol cited Hyman Gambill 19 of Athens Route 3 for an overhanging road issue with a ten dollar fine plus costs. Donald Bruce Shafer of Athens faced intoxication charges and forfeited a thirty one dollar bond in municipal court on Monday.

Hyman Gambill Athens State Highway Patrol Donald Bruce Shafer

Heavy winds damage area near Athens with barn collapse

Early Tuesday near Athens strong winds, described near tornado caliber, damaged farms and structures. A barn 30 by 44 feet at Carseytown was demolished and roof collapsed, a breezeway garage was flattened four miles southeast of Athens, and an auto top was ripped off. Weather data shows a 54 degree morning and a 58 degree high with 0.34 inches of rain.

Athens Floyd Hartley Carseytown Athens Country Club Hooper Ridge Ames Township U.S C. L. Colmer Hocking

Honor Roll Announced By Two County Schools

In NEW MARSHFIELD Waterloo Local School lists 32 students on the fifth six week honor roll across grades twelve to seventh including Anita Chesser Chevy Lowery Judy Carman and Joe Pidcock in twelve grade and Karen Elliott Barbara Gabriel Robert Brooks Rita Dinsmoor among eleventh graders. Albany Local School names 42 pupils on the same period list led by Ruth Cooley Carolyn Dickson Linda Gold and Carole Haning in twelfth grade and Kathy Seel Cathy Seel and Laura Price in eleventh.

New Marshfield Raymond H. Brooks Waterloo Anita Chesser Chevy Lowery Judy Carman Joe Pidcock Tom Zimmerman Karen Elliott Barbara Gabriel Robert Brooks Rita Dinsmoor Lucille Ware Marilyn Lovsey Nancy Adams Karen Sandra Saylor Joyce Allbaugh Jackie Crow Wan Albany Marcus D. Lohr Ruth Cooley Carolyn Dickson Linda Gold Carole Haning Marilyn Mitchell Maurita Ross Judy Starcher Dan Stright Anita Kay West Andrea Young Cathy Seel Laura Price Janet Massey Shirley Greer Diane Gold Della Hayes Donna Allen David Enlow Rosalia Gross

School Safety Unit Forms At Ames High

Amesville Ames Bern High School forms safety council under William McIntorf to promote school and grounds safety. Flora Copeland is president with officers and a slate of representatives from grades seven through twelve. A school safety week is planned for May 13 to 17.

Amesville William McIntorf Flora Copeland Arthur Smith Marylou Powell Janice Brill Tim Smith Lyda Gunter Chuck McPherson Pauline Woolley Richard Starlin Patsy Golden James Kasler Mark Smith Becky Roberts Jack Taylor

Railroad Retirement Location Shifted to Union Street Station

The U S Railroad Retirement Board announced a new office site effective May 1. A representative will be at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger station on W Union St from 11 am to 1 pm or on the first Wednesday of each month, replacing prior locations.

U. S. Railroad Retirement Board Baltimore and Ohio Railroad W. Union St

Wheat Referendum Meeting Set at Athens County Fairgrounds

An 8 p.m. meeting Wednesday at the Junior Fair building on the Athens County fairgrounds will discuss the National Wheat Referendum and its background ahead of the May vote. County extension agent Kenneth E. Ackerman will present context for the referendum.

Athens County Fairgrounds Kenneth E. Ackerman Agriculture

County Board Reviews Road Sites and Bridge Plans

County commissioners viewed two proposed road sites in Canaan and Dover Townships and set hearings for next Monday. They approved a purchase order for 400,000 gallons of asphalt for dust control and road work. A bridge plan over Federal Creek on County Rd. 85 faced rejection by two firms over state spec interpretations. Dog warden reported 24 dogs impounded with humane society representatives present.

Country Rd Canaan Township Dover Township Harry Dust Federal Creek County Rd Rome Township Homer Buckley Sharpsburg The County Humane Society

Kiwanis Club Committee Reports Boost Easter Egg Hunt

Kiwanis Club committee chairmen presented Monday at the Sportsman Grill. Ed Van Dyke praised Easter egg hunt aid. Phil Peterson proposed student visits to businesses. Henry Tempel and Ira Burnfield noted chairs donated to Sheltering Arms Hospital chapel. Beech Butler reported about $750 from Cake Day.

Kiwanis Club Sportsman Grill Ed van Dyke Phil Peterson Vis Henry Tempel Ira Burnfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Beech Butler Max Brinkman Circle Ek al Bechtel John Huffman William Diles Max Kinneer Carl Frey Verner Hondell W. W. Patton Howard Stout Earl Hooper Frank Batdorff

Gun theft list cites multiple handguns and shotguns

Entry gained through a rear door. Presstime tally shows stolen items including H and R .22 pistol Colt Frontier Scout Browning .22 Colt .375 Mag Colt Ruger Bearcat S and W K22 two Civil War Colt pistols H and R Guardsman H and R models 229 and 732 930 .38 Special Colt .22 Austra automatic starter revolver Browning 12 gauge auto shotgun three Browning shotguns and two Marlin rifles.

Browning

Absentee voting slow ahead of May primary

The county election board reported slow advance absentee voting for the May primary with four ballots cast, all by city residents. Glouster is the only other county section voting in May. Civilian absentee ballots must be postmarked by May 3 at noon.

Glouster

Patrolman James R. Schaur Assigned to Athens Post

James R. Schaur, an early April graduate of the Patrol Training Academy in Columbus, is assigned to the Athens post of the State Highway Patrol. He was among 31 new troopers who completed 14 weeks of training and filled vacancies across the state. Schaur previously served as a dispatcher from 1961 to 1963 at London and Delaware posts, is a Columbus North High School graduate, attended Ohio State for one year, is 21, and has been married one year.

Patrol Training Academy Columbus James R. Schaur Athens State Highway Patrol Schaur London Delaware Columbus North High School Ohio State University

Sheltering Arms Hospital Note Births and Admits

A list from Sheltering Arms Hospital records births and admissions: Mr and Mrs Williams welcomed a daughter in Athens. Mr and Mrs Mourouzis and Mr and Mrs Kerr welcomed sons in Athens. Mrs Edmund Settle Athens. Michael Martin Athens Route 1. Mrs Byron Calvert Guysville admitted. Mrs Kenneth Welch Carpenter and Mrs Edson Riley The Plains dismissed.

Thomas Williams Athens Nick Mourouzis John Kerr Edmund Settle Michael Martin Byron Calvert Guysville Kenneth Welch Carpenter Edson Riley the Plains

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AHS Chorus Belks O.K Scotty Roberts Second Street Gallipolis Public Square Nelsonville E. Main Street Pomeroy City Loan and Savings Company Athens County Lester Ware Belford Hoisington Athens Township Dorman Householder Oil Co James E. Householder Canaan Howard Hively Cincinnati Adams Ideal Bakery, Inc Jackson Adda A. Phillips John B. Ley Raymond C Smith Birge Chaun Cey Paul M. Hawk Bernard L. Lonas J. E. Christman Trimble Elmer Knott Inlet George Redd David Shutts Paul Burson Richland Ave W. C. Jeffers Nicholas Gilkey Allendale Blanche M. Hill William Parker Jackson and Corcoran Sedalia William Stanley Ryan Roger E. Gilkey Alexander Township Laverne Spencer Donald Spencer City Harry L. Dalton Lorene Ave Frank Joseph Conti Larry Lee Smith Brown Ave Frederick Webb da Gorby Judy May Christy Carpenter Elizabeth Cutlip Alan Moore Clara Elliott Kathy Lightfritz Gene Taglia Dale Perry Ramona Shambart Randy Brooks Jeff Clark Linda Hawk Dea Jane Holland Becky Hudnell Larry Clark Myron A. Hutcheson Ohio University Fund, Inc Athens Rotary Sol Rosenberg Winding Hollow Country Club Ronald Dille Pacific Ave Commission Okavs Champion Bridge Co Wilmington Ohio Bridge Co Cambridge Kiwanis Athens Pharmacy Yoana America Motor Trend Magazine Rambler Douglas Rambler, Inc Union St Athens, Ohio
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