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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1961

Page

3

Ambassador Udochi Praised for Outstanding OU Address

Nigerian ambassador Julius Momo Udochi received high praise for his World Affairs Conference speech at Ohio University in Athens. Dressed in native robes, the diplomat toured campus, answered questions, and stressed Nigeria’s focus on educational improvement and international cooperation.

Julius Momo Udochi United States Ohio University Athens Nigeria Midwest

Patrol Lists Two Wrecks and Citations in Three Accidents

State highway patrolmen investigated three accidents Monday and cited two drivers. Richard Lawless, 28, Millfield Route 1, and Oscar Rogers, 50, Columbus, collided on Route 33 north of Logan at 10:20 p.m. Rogers cited for passing without audible signal. he faces Hocking County Court. Earlier on Route 50 east of Albany at 9:15 p.m., Virginia Ruth, 23, Athens Route 1, turned left into a county road and collided with William Jones, 26, Greenbrier Tennessee. Ruth ordered into Athens County Court for no operator's license.

Richard Lawless Millfield Oscar Rogers Columbus Logan Lawless Rogers Hocking County Court Albany Virginia Ruth Athens William Jones Greenbrier Tenn Ruth

Fair detail prep by police auxiliary at headquarters

Chief Joseph B. Grogan said the police department auxiliary will meet at 7 30 tonight in police headquarters to prepare for the fair detail.

Joseph B. Grogan

Coonville Man Dies at 89 in Mount St. Mary Hospital

William F. Crawford 89 of Coonville died Monday night at Mount St. Mary Hospital where he had been admitted Saturday. A retired coal miner born in Hocking County he was the son of John W. and Minnie Crawford. Survived by wife Maggie and two brothers Clarence and Eugene of Columbus. Services set 1 pm Thursday at Coonville Church. burial Connett Cemetery. Friends may call Verna Kilkenney residence in Coonville any time.

Nelsonville William F. Crawford Coonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Mr. Crawford Hocking County John W Minnie Crawford Maggie Clarence Eugene Columbus Connett Cemetery Verna Kilkenney

Two Athens Men In Ft. Knox Armor Training

Two Athens high school graduates Pvt. Thomas M. Burns and Pvt. Gerald A. Johnson are undergoing basic combat training in the same company at the Army Armor Training Center Ft. Knox Kentucky. Pvt. Lewis R. Wigal of New Marshfield is also listed as a trainee in 1961, daughter?

Athens Army’s Armor Training Center Ft. Knox Thomas M. Burns H. M. Burns Richland Ave Gerald A. Johnson William M. Johnson W. State St Athens High School Lewis R. Wigal John D. Wigal New Marshfield

Divorce petition filed over alleged neglect in 1960 marriage

Ada Sikorski, a minor, is charged with gross neglect by Robert Sikorski in his petition for divorce filed with Common Pleas Court. The couple was married on August 6, 1960.

Ada Sikorski Robert Sikorski Common Pleas Court

Legion seeks $500 from R L Green in court filing

K. T. Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion filed a petition with the Common Pleas Court seeking $500 from R. L. Green. The amount is due on a promissory note dated October 18, 1960, per the petition. Upon the application of the court, proceedings continue.

K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion R. L. Green Common Pleas Court

DiSalle Jovial At Dinner in Athens Honors Udochi

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle spoke jovially at a dinner in Ohio University Athens honoring Nigerian Ambassador Julius Udochi. President John C. Baker introduced the governor who paid tribute and presented the key to the city in the ambassador’s absence amid light remarks.

Michael V. DiSalle Ohio University Julius Udochi Pres John C. Baker Athens Udochi Crit DiSalle Baker Kenneth Sands

Driver Denies Count in City DWI Case

Charles Dorman, 20, Peach Ridge Road, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a driving while intoxicated charge. Bond set at $200 and hearing scheduled for 8:15 a.m. Aug. 15. Charles E. Hammack, 4, Johnstown, Tenn., was fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to a police intoxication charge.

Charles Dorman Peach Ridge Rd Charles E. Hammack Johnstown Tenn

Johnson urges Nigeria ties with Ohio shape world future

Fred Johnson of Ohio University warned at a dinner for Julius Momo Udochi that Africa's progress, led by Nigeria, may determine global leadership. He cited Nigeria's education link with Ohio and praised Nigerian people while addressing Udochi on American race issues.

Ohio University Fred Johnson OU Board of Trustees Nigeria Johnson Africa Udochi United States Bush U.S J.G

Each Culture Must Receive Consideration

Ellis O. Jones of the U S State Department urged that African problems cannot be solved in mass and must be addressed culture by culture. Speaking to the Athens Rotary Club he noted Africa’s diversity and the need to study each culture as a distinct unit. He cited varied leaders from old civilizations to labor figures and said familiarity with Africa is essential as it aligns more with the United States. Dr Gaige Paulsen presided and next week a Rotary picnic is planned at Sam Altman’s home.

Mass Ellis O. Jones U. S. State Department Jones Athens Africa U. S State Department Nigeria Turkey Ohio University Gaige Paulsen Rotary Rotary Club Sam Altman

Bonds Forfeited In Municipal Court

Two men cited by city police for intoxication forfeited $31 bonds in Municipal Court Monday. The defendants were Robert I. Frost of 614% N Court Street and Howard E. Clark of 39 Depot Street.

Robert I. Frost N. Court St Howard E. Clark Depot St

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