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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1962

Page

3

Contractor Named For C and S O E Office

The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. awarded a 200000 dollar Athens division headquarters contract to Knowlton Construction Co. of Bellefontaine. Frank Shay announced the selection Tuesday afternoon. Work to begin in two weeks with completion set for May 1963, at S May and Morris Aves. The new single story building will house the commercial department and Athens division offices. Meter, engineering and line crew headquarters will stay on Curran Dr as S Court St quarters are vacated after 1915 tenure.

Frank Shay Athens Knowlton Ohio University Shay S. May and Morris Aves C&soe Curran Dr S. Court St

Good-Time Charlie Uneasy Bladder Relief Ad

Unwise eating or saw may irritate the bladder causing restlessness and discomfort. Doan s Pills offer soothing bladder relief, fast backache and headache relief, and mild diuretic action. Get the large size for ongoing relief used for over 60 years.

Doan P Doan Adv

Man Charged With Theft In Stewart County

A 23 year old Stewart man Stanley Giffen pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to stealing a transistor radio and 40 dollars in cash. Bonds were set at 50 and 75 dollars. The case was continued. Police said the items were taken from Edward Brooks room at the Homestead Hotel on July 28 after Giffen asked for overnight lodging.

Stewart Stanley Giffen Giffen Edward Brooks Homestead Brooks

Hair regrowth claim interview with Mr. T A Melton Jr

Mr. T A Melton Jr of Hollidaysburg Pa says an exclusive home method regrew his hair in months after an interview. He did not have male pattern baldness.

T. A. Melton, Jr Hollidaysburg

Ebb Hair Specialists visit Athens Ohio Hotel Friday

J C Kell of the Ebb Hair Specialists will be at the Athens Hotel Athens Ohio Friday August 10 from 1 to 8 30 p m to offer free consultations on hair and scalp care Interviews are private and guaranteed in writing with a pro rated basis No obligation or embarrassment.

Ebb J. C. Kell Athens Ohio Fridaday United Tes Hote J. C

Kell to Visit Marietta at Lafayette Hotel Saturday

Mr. Kell will be in Marietta Ohio on Saturday August 11 appearing at the Lafayette Hotel to speak or meet with attendees.

Mr. Kell Marietta, Ohio Lafayette Hotel

Veterans meeting at American Legion Home for 1917 18 vets

Athens area veterans and Auxiliary members gather at the American Legion Home Thursday at 7 30 p m. Delegates to the National Convention in Buffalo will be chosen and district reports presented. The Ladies Auxiliary will skip August meetings and resume in September. All 1917 18 veterans are invited. attendance time is earlier than usual.

Athens USA American Legion Buffalo Ironton Ladies Auxiliary

Mrs. Bertha Sayers Dies at 81 in Athens County

Bertha Sayers 81 died Tuesday at her Millfield Route 1 home after a short illness. A lifelong Athens County resident, she belonged to the Methodist Church. Survived by two sons Homer and Faymond, two daughters Nellie Linscott and Maude Kasler, plus four granddaughters, 11 great grandchildren and three Misner brothers. Services set for Friday 1:30 p.m. at Concord Church with Rev. Lillian Wright. burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Hughes funeral home Wednesday 7–9 p.m. and at the family home after Thursday noon.

Bertha Sayers Millfield Athens County Charles Emma Misner Methodist Church Ephraim Fred Homer Faymond Nellie Linscott Amesville Maude Kasler Charles Misner the Plains Harry Misner Nelsonville Clarence Misner Mantua Ohio Concord Church Lillian Wright Hughes Funeral Home

U S To Sponsor 1200 Teachers In Africa By Thanksgiving

Harris Wofford, Peace Corps representative, told business leaders and university staff at Ohio University that the United States will sponsor 1200 American teachers in Africa by Thanksgiving 1962. He described the Peace Corps as fostering two way cultural traffic and noted volunteers face lands seeking aid due to outdated practices. A training project on campus involves 49 trainees preparing for teacher training in West Cameroons Africa.

the Messenger Athens Ohio U.S Africa United States Harris Wofford Peace Corps Ohio University Kennedy Wofford Cen America Roy P. Fairfields Richard Bald Carl Gustavson Arti Cles West Cameroons

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