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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1961

Page

3

Bloodmobile Visit Yields 98 Pints for Athens Red Cross

The Athens County Red Cross chapter collected 98 pints during a visit to Royal McBee Plant 3, short of the 150 pint goal. Plant workers donated 74 pints with notable donors earning gallon pins for Vernon Conkey George Beverage and Robert Gamwell.

Athens County Marjorie Budworth Cleveland Columbus Nelsonville William Diles Hunter Hope Clark Daily Athens

Flood Victim Clothing Drive Led by Jaycees

Jaycees organize a charity drive for Charleston flood victims benefiting the Salvation Army. Call LY-34218 or LY-31511 between 6 and 8 tonight to arrange clothing donations. Joe Barkie chairs the effort as Jaycees collect items, with a focus on children's clothing and personal necessities like soap and washcloths.

Charleston W. Va Chamber of Commerce Salvation Army Joe Barkie Jaycees Barkie

New Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery

New healing substance Bio-Dyne known as Preparation H shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual reduction with thorough results, with patients declaring piles no longer a problem. Available now as suppository or ointment in drugstores.

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Autos Crash Cites Two Drivers on Route 56 and Happy Hollow

The State Highway Patrol investigated two Tuesday crashes. Gilda Culp, 23, Athens, cited for conditional speed after losing control on a Route 56 curve west of Athens and suffering a left elbow wound. Paul Saunders, 32, Nelsonville, cited for driving left of center after his car sideswiped Roberta Bunting, 24, Buchtel, on Happy Hollow Road near Buchtel.

State Highway Patrol Gilda Culp Athens Paul Saunders Nelsonville Roberta Bunting Buchtel Happy Hollow

Divorce petition filed in Common Pleas Court

Judy Smith of Nelsonville Route 1 files for divorce from Ronald Smith of Lancaster on grounds of extreme cruelty. She seeks support for one minor child and its care. The couple married April 29, 1957.

Judy Smith Nelsonville Ronald Smith Lancaster Common Pleas Court

AF Missile Models Display Arrives at Ohio University

An Air Force orientation team from Wright Patterson AFB brings four missile markup models for display at Baker Center and University Airport. Lt. Col. Albert S. Babinec says the team will staff the exhibits daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday to explain the models.

Air Force Wright Patterson Air Force Base Albert S. Babinec Air Science Ohio University Baker Center University

Driver Fined and Jailed for DWI in Columbus

Patrick Leo Wynne, 31, of Columbus, was found slumped at the wheel by Patrolman Robert Windle on Blackburn Road. Wynne moved the car after arousal, was cited for driving while intoxicated, pleaded no contest, and received six days in jail with three suspended, four months probation, a $125 fine plus costs, and a four month driving-privilege suspension.

Patrick Leo Wynne Columbus Robert Windbe Blackburn Rd Wynne Windle

Ex-Chauncey Man Testifies In Detroit Taxi Slaying Trial

Ray mond McDonald, 27, testifies before a three judge panel in Bowling Green about the Detroit taxi driver killing. He says he and Jerry Taylor, 21, were drunk, took the cab, and fled after dragging Walker onto the road where his body was found. His sister and Taylor's mother corroborate prolonged drinking.

Bowling Green Raymond McDonald Jerry Taylor Detroit Taylor Walker Ohio Michigan Toledo Fostoria McDonald Maggie Taylor Thelma Taylor

Chauncey Area Personal Notices Details Of Gatherings And Visits

Chauncey residents held a Sunday basket picnic at Ash Cave with the Way Ketzenberg and Katzenbach families and relatives from Dayton. Several Ohio University ties surface as Snyder Crossnoe group from St Louis and Dallas plan visits with extended family in Waco Columbus and Millfield. The Courtneys and Cra steps feature in Mantua Center and Royal Oak visits as they plan return to Mantua in two weeks.

Jacob Way Judith Roger Theodore Ketzenberg Ash Cave Way George Katzenbach Kenneth McFadden Florence Schauer Dayton John Mullins Baylor University Graduate School Waco Tex Owen Stotts Teresa David Ivan McMaster Duane Debbie Columbus Hoyt McMasters Elhymer Hiram Beckelhymer Charles Hall Cincinnati Keith Clendenin Sugar Grove Gilbert Courtney Mantua Center Ohio Courtney Mantura Christian Church Cheyboygan Mich H. C. Courtney Royal Oak

Stewart Woman Bound to Jury for Prostitution Charge

A 20 year old Stewart woman was bound over to the grand jury in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to prostitution. Bond was set at $1000. Wanda Nottingham had been operating from parked cars and rooms in town with no fixed abode. Capt. Joseph McBride said the case had been under investigation for about a week.

Stewart Wanda Nottingham Joseph McBride

Athens Man Held In Molestation Of Boy

Police detain a 36 year old Athens man accused of molesting an 11 year old youth near W Union Street between noon and 2 pm Tuesday. Capt. Joseph McBride says charges are being prepared. Legion Meets Tonight by K T Crossen reports state convention and Sept 16 stay picnic plan at 8 pm.

Athens Joseph McBride W. Union St McBride Legion K. T. Crossen American Legion James Balding

Meeting Tonight of New Marshfield VFW Post 8804

William Pidcock announces a meeting of the New Marshfield William Frank Post 8804 VFW tonight at 8 oclock. The senior vice commander confirms the schedule for local veterans.

New Marshfield William Frank Post VFW William Pidcock

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