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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1963

Page

3

Ohio University Flying Bobcats win national aviation title

In just their second year the Ohio University Flying Bobcats captured the National Intercollegiate Flying Association championship held at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Pilot Dave Hoover won power-on accuracy landing. Jim Jenkins claimed precision cross country navigation. other members included Mike Fuller and Terry Becker.

Ohio University Flying Bobcats Flying Bobcats Southern Illinois University Carbondale Conrad Chesser Dewey Laughlin Chesser Dave Hoover Columbus Jim Jenkins Jackson Hoover Mike Fuller Toledo Terry Becker Aviation David Vaughan University Ohio University Steve Spires

Government Week Begins at Athens High School

Government Week at Athens High School opened with a morning assembly featuring city officials led by Mayor Raymond Sheppard and Police Chief Joseph Grogan. Planned events include talks by Ohio University educator Dr. E P Lynn, party officer elections, caucuses, and unofficial voting. A memorial service for R W Finsterwald is planned for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Common Pleas courtroom, open to the public, and Royal Arch Masons meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple.

Athens High School Raymond Shepard Joseph Grogan Charles Dalton Michael Molchan Milton Nuzum E. P. Lynn Ohio University John Grogan Federalist Party Carl Gustavson Chris Young Ann Rowland Bill Biggs Chuck Fulks Nationalist Party Margaret Seay Peggy Lenigar Judy Smith Jim Ferguson R. W. Finsterwald Athens County Bar Association Common Pleas Nation Law Day Athens Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Roger A. Wiseman

Athens Juniors Attend Ohio Student Councils Conference

Two Athens High School juniors Dick Fulks and David Brown attended the Ohio Association of Student Councils Conference at Whitmer High School Toledo from Thursday through Saturday. Fulks joined clinics on council membership roles and leading workshops at the member schools. Brown participated in a Responsibilities clinic and a swap shop on student council problems.

Athens High School Dick Fulks David Brown Ohio Association of Student Councils Whitmer High School Toledo Fulks Brown

Athens Man Judges Miss Southeastern Ohio Pageant

Roger Barron of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co and Athens Kiwanis Club president served as one of five judges Saturday in Lancaster for the Miss Southeastern Ohio Pageant. Miss Carol Neuhoff, Ohio University student, finished third. other entrants included Donald E. Hawk and Sandra C. Mayles.

Roger Barron Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Commercial Department Athens Kiwanis Club Lancaster Smith Howard Lancaster Jaycee Carol Neuhoff Ohio University

Rock Traps and Bike Falls Prompt Fire Squad Aid

A rock pinned six year old Teresa McCleary at 1 17 p m Sunday but was removed by two firemen and a physician. Eleven year old Kathy Sheridan fell from a bicycle with knee and elbow injuries treated at the scene before hospital transport. Carl Hall sustained a finger cut from clock glass and received first aid before hospital admission.

Fire Department Teresa McCleary J. S. McCleary Cable Lane Miss McCleary Kathy Sheridan Robert Sheridan W. Union St Sheltering Arms Hospital Carl Hall Hall

Youths See Bill Defeated at Mock Convention

Four Athens High School students attended the 12th annual Youth in Government Mock Convention in Columbus. Bill Reamer and Chuck Fulks, seniors, Susan Cady, senior, and Barbara Hall, junior, represented Hi Y and Tri Hi Y. The boys bill to eliminate townships was defeated on the House floor. the girls bill to reallocate funds for technical and vocational schools passed the House but was vetoed by the governor.

Athens High School Columbus Bill Reamer Chuck Fulks Susan Cady Barbara Hall Ohio

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes and Court Entry

Hospital notes list new births and residents including Mr and Mrs James A Brooks in Athens and others in Athens Route areas and nearby towns. Municipal Court entry shows Judith Ann Kelly of Columbus cited for speeding by State Highway Patrol with a $36 fine.

James A Brooks Athens Robert Rice New Marshfield Judith Ann Kelly Columbus State

Athens High chorus earns two rating at Kenton contest

Athens High School chorus directed by Mrs. Sue Sheeder earned a two rating at Kenton as part of District 15 Class B 1 competition. The group performed Summer Dawn Jubilate Amen and Ora Pro Nobis among four high school choruses in the state music contest for chorus and band.

Athens High School Kenton Sue Sheeder AHS Gibb Kjerulf Williams

Stewart Woman Hit By Shotgun Pellets

Deputies reported Myrtle Pollard of Stewart was struck on the head by shotgun pellets from a stray blast Saturday night. She was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by a relative but a physician found no injury. Athens Aerie 529 Fraternal Order of Eagles will elect officers at 7 30 p m on Wednesday.

Sheriff's Deputies Myrtle Pollard Stewart Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Aerie Order of Eagles

Regents Authority Debated as Committee Studies New Bill

Lawmakers clash over a proposed Board of Regents bill that would centralize degree authority. Senators and representatives consider keeping existing boards’ power to determine courses of study while conference members weigh removing or preserving degree control.

Board of Regents Ted Boring Vinton County Regents Boards of Trustees

First ABA Annual Meet Set Tuesday

Athens Business Association outlines its first annual meeting for Tuesday at 6 15 p m in Ohio University Baker Center ballroom. Robert E Smith of Columbus adult education consultant will speak on what an organization like ABA can do to develop the community and area. David Young ABA president will review the past year and 1963 64 program. Dr Vernon Alden OU president will address the group. Program chaired by Charles Ramseth and Martin Hecht.

Athens Business Association Ohio University Baker Center Robert E. Smith Columbus Ohio Distributive Smith ABA David Young Vernon Alden Charles Ramseth Martin Hecht

Light Rain Falls in Athens Monday Morning

A light rain was falling in Athens Monday morning as U. S. Weather Observer C. L. Colmer reported .02 of an inch by 10:30 a.m. The temperature rose from a low of 53 to 59 after a 77 degree high on Sunday.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Mercury

Traffic Fines Imposed by County Court

Frederick James Bishop aged 39 of Athens Route 1 was fined $25 plus costs for speeding by the State Highway Patrol. Lewis Leon Moore aged 62 of Stewart was fined $15 plus costs for a stop sign violation by the State Highway Patrol.

Frederick James _ Bishop Athens Lewis Leon Moore Stewart

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