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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1955

Page

8

Shirer at Convocation Questions Nazi Destruction Hope in Germany

Williams L. Shirer, author of the Berlin Diary, spoke at Ohio University convocation and questioned whether Nazism was ever destroyed. He warned of a rising neo Nazism under surface tensions in Germany and discussed U S and Soviet relations, NATO, and the balance of power in a changing world.

Ohio University William L._ Shire Germany Berlin Shirer United States Russia Ohio CBS Adenauer Uniti

Three Join Scout Troop Hike Reported

Three boys Ted Smith Mike Carmichael and Larry McAllister joined Boy Scout Troop 57 in Mechanicsburg School. The explorers earned merit for a survival hike at Camp Bootaga near Parkersburg West Virginia scoring 1089 of 1200.

Wood Boy ‘Scout Troop Mechanicsburg ‘School Ray Carmichael Richard B. Rympn Athens Lions Club

Local Births and Admits in Athens Area

Mr and Mrs Rolland Smith of Athens Route 5 welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Donald Mansfield of Athens warmly announce a daughter. Admitted are Cloyce Martin Warren Henson and Jona Jones in Albany. Mrs Pattie Boyer and Stewart Mra age Brookhart are noted in Athens.

Rolland Smith Athens Donald Mansfield Cloyce Martin Warren Henson Binet Cole Jona Jones Albany Yy Smith Pattie Boyer Nui Grethel Parsons Stewart Age Brookhart Athen Anna Welsh Seaman

ROTC Welcomes New Staff Officer Capt Schelman at Ohio University

Capt Schelman, a World War II veteran of the 6th Marine Division, returns to active duty with Army ROTC at Ohio University in 1949. A Cincinnati graduate and Ft. Benning advanced officers course alumna, she and husband Patricia reside at 21 Sunnyside Drive as they settle into Ft. Hood assignments. Weather in Athens remains cool with morning low around 30 and a high near 31.

Marcus (. Schewman Ohio University Capt. Schellman 6Th Marine Division Ft. Hood Texas University 1 Cincinnati Schelman Ft. Benning Capt. Schman Patricia Mny Som Sunnyside Drrive Athens

Rotary Hears Athens High Debate Team

Athens High seniors Carol Blosser Phil Saunders and Jim Taylor with coach Clayton Smith gave a demonstration on how their debate topics are chosen and developed. Superintendent Willard Barker praised Smith for dedicating about 400 hours annually and 1300 to 1400 miles yearly driving students to contests.

Carol Blosser Phil Saunders Jim Taylor Soach Clayton ‘Smith Smith

Carter Rites Planned for Charles C Carter Drowned

Charles C Carter 41 a Huntington W Va resident drowned in the Muskingum River at Stockport Morgan County coroner verdict evidential drowning. Funeral services by Rev N L Russell at Jagers funeral home at 2 pm Wednesday burial at Clarks Chapel Creek bridge Route 329 repair to replace damaged bridge floor by State High three day job weather hampering road work crews.

Charles C. Carter Athens Muskingum Stockport Morgan County A. A. Coulson Carter Huntington W. Va Columbus Jagers Funeral Home N. L. Russell Clarks Chapel

Athens County Men Enlist In Marine Corps

Two Athens County men enlisted for four years each in the Marine Corps. Mary Elizabeth Nichols of Millfield Route and another local resident were sent to San Diego for training. A divorce petition was filed in Common Pleas Court by Emily Risley against Paul Risley alleging gross neglect of duty. The couple, married January 2 1994 in Lancaster, have no children.

Athens Marine Corps Athens County T-Sat Mary Elizabeth Nichols Millfield San Diego Common Pleas Court Emily Risley Minor Paul Risley Grow West Lancaster

Church fund passes goal for rebuilding campaign

The church on College St. reports surpassing a 205000 goal after a final solicitors meeting. 673 pledge cards brought 196650, with corporate and large gifts pushing total past 205000. Fred McKay and Arthur Rae Len thanked lenders and volunteers as John Goodnough plans departure for a Washington, DC camp.

Amens First Team Organizaion Artur Raelen Jonn’ Goodnough Rem Marte and Landig. Inc Goodnough Athens Washington, D. C

Juvenile Court Gets Custody Fight

A custody dispute over two children was transferred from Common Pleas to Meigs County Juvenile Court after a preliminary hearing. The grandparents Earl and five Baughman seek custody from Clarence Sr and Eileen Throckmorton, with Judge Francis D. White noting the issue is custody oriented. Grandparents were granted temporary custody while the Meigs Court had previously granted and then revoked custody.

Common Pleas Court Juvenile Court Earl Five Baughman Clarence, Sr Eileen ‘Throckmorton Francis D. White Tempo

Two Drivers Fined In Municipal Court

In Municipal Court this morning two drivers were fined after arrests by city police. Brenda Hartley, 36, New Marshfield Route 1, was fined 135 and costs for failing to yield. Stiers, Elli, 32, of 106% Washington Street, paid 10 and costs on a speeding charge.

Brenda Hartley New Marshfield Elli Stiers Washington St

Bell Poses Problem In Church Rebuilding

The First Methodist Church bell, a symbol since 1908, lies among fire ruins as plans for a new church proceed in skeletal form. Debates hinge on whether to reuse the stone bell in the new Georgian style tower, given its weight and traditional tone versus lighter electric bells. A dinner will decide the old bell’s fate, and a salvaged cornerstone box and pastor’s fund plaque will be opened at dedication.

Helen Jones First Methodist Raymond M. Stutz

Kiwanis Division Nine Members Hear on Service

Al Bechtel, Ohio Division Nine lieutenant governor and Athens Kiwanis Club member, spoke on Kiwanis service projects aiding farmers children and community improvement. He urged members to meet attendance goals. next week is ladies night with wives as guests.

al Bechtel Division Nine Athens Kiwanis Club

Nelsonville Man Is Held After Threatening Woman With Shotgun

Nelsonville police arrested Vaughn Sauters on the Public Square after he fled officers in Nelsonville. Officers say he argued with a woman he knew at The Plains and threatened to shoot her with a shotgun. Deputy Porter said charges will be filed in Municipal Court.

Nelsonville Sherif Berard Porter Vaughn Sauters Sauters Plains

First Jui Meeting Set T Crossing Safety Urged by Agencies

Athens County Junior Deputy Sheriff League announces a Thursday night meeting at 7 pm in the courtroom. Deputy Harold Shields says boys with application cards and other young men are welcome as three safety agencies join in observing National Crime Prevention Week. The event, part of a railroads safety campaign, aims to reduce grade crossing accidents after 113 died in Ohio last year.

Fist Toweung Athens County Sher- HP Harold Shields Peter B. Seel Athens

Film on Prior Claim Shown for Senior High Students

A group named HX Ateng Tah ool sponsored an assembly for senior high school students. A film addressing the Prior Claim of nature on today’s development was shown.

Seins HX Group Ateng Tahool Fuser Nature

Grant ly Aware Father of OU Official Dies in Cleveland

Alex Sudnick 78 father of Ea Mudnick, Ohio University director of student financial aids, died Monday in Cleveland. The OU official, one of 10 surviving children, and his wife had traveled for the funeral. A decree in Common Pleas Court granted custody and support in a divorce case involving Genevieve McDonald and Edgar McDonald. The mother, Mrs AL Johnson, 91, died earlier and a property settlement was noted. Friends may call at First Presbyterian Church from 1 p.m. until services tomorrow.

Cleveland Alex Sudnick Common Pleas Genevieve McDonald Edgar McDonald Mra AL. Johnson Sunnday Columbus

Old Ti Ki ners Party Quelled by Eagles at Event

An old Ti Ki ners party was ended by the Eagles after a late start. The event followed the regular meeting, according to Rey Sams.

Rey Sams

Charge Is Dismissed In Athens Assault Case

A Municipal Court dismissal on Monday ends an assault and battery case against Ronald Bruce and Bryan Hall after the complainant Agnes Adrienne Hutchinson of Athens failed to provide witnesses to support her testimony that Bruce struck her. Bruce had pleaded innocent.

Ronald Bruce Bryan Hall Agnes Adrienne" Hutchinson Athens Bruce

Ret Jam turned Deputy Sheriff Harold Cox to Athens Saturday

Deputy Sheriff Harold Cox of Dayton was returned to Athens Saturday to face Common Pleas Court on a non support charge. Cox has been on probation for non support and is charged with violation of the terms of probation.

Harold Athens Cox Dayton Ommon Pleas Court

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