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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

10

Labor Equality Talk Amid Sober Appeals At Union Meeting

Harry Ross of the fair employment department outlined labor unity and racial equality at a United Auto Workers event. He cited the UAW removal of a southern local charter over discrimination and announced an institute for 80 tri state plant students on auto factory problems led by James Stern and Brendan Sexton of the UAW education program.

United ‘Asto Harry Ross Fair Employment ‘Department UAW South Tri-State James Stern UAW Ng School Brendan Sexton

OU Building Cornerstone Laid at Court and President Streets

The Ohio University College of Commerce cornerstone for an $860,000 building was laid in recent ceremonies at the corner of Court and President streets. Gordom K. Bush holds the cornerstone box as university officials and contractors pose for the event with campus leaders and the architectural team present.

Somerstone Ohio University College of Commerce Court President Streets Gordom K. Bush the Messenger OU Board of Trustees Ning Laverne Lausche Paul R. O'Brien Virgil R. Knowlton Knowlton Contraction Co HE. Larson W. H. Fenzel B. T. Grover Clark E. Myers John Richards Jelman, Gillett and Richards, Deigners

Peddler Blamed for Years Ago Street Number Mixup

A longtime Athens resident recalls a street numbering mixup blamed on a peddler who sold house numbers door to door. He notes residents chose numbers as mail delivery expanded, leading to uneven First Street digits and similar quirks on other streets.

N. Court St Athens First St

Real Estate Transfers Featured Across Athens County

A compilation of real estate transfers in Athens County lists numerous conveyances. Names include Exline, Smith, Good, Goodsey, Thompson, Willeke, and several trustees and institutions. Properties span Athens Township to Glouster and Nelsonville with parcels in Lot 836 837 and inlets 442 and 473 among others.

Exline Giouster Lena Exline Clyde V. Smith Athens Frank Hooper Real Eestate Lodi Laster J. Leffler Athens County Robert D. Morman Nelsonville John D. Good Joseph E. Thackery Mary B. Jacobs State of Ohio Ohio University Jo Ann Riley Wilbur D. Thompson Alfred Willeke Patverstey Orville W. Martin Walter 'F. Rosenheimer Athens Township Athens Cemetery Association Coftinghan Aiden Lettie Smith Avvens Generye Wheaton Aiens Helen Crawford Burnett Glouster L. FE Burnelie Fing Ether Ie Afecks Rt Simons Baltimore Raitrona Isg Rares Sevatet Faye Marshall Chapman Jens ‘County Otis F. Stimpson Board of Athens City Inlet Robert M._Estrich Franklin County Dallas Taylor Clarence F. Nichels Field Dover Clarence. F." Nichols Clarence Smith Frank R. van Dyke Eal Cane Aan Arthur Lee McQuaid Goldie Levering Nelson Ville

Ferguson Rites Friday at Camp Conley

Funeral services for William James Ferguson of Camp Conley are set for Friday at 2 PM at Fogle Long Funeral Home with Rev. W. Gearhart officiating. Burial will be in Graham Station Cemetery. He is survived by wife Marie Stewart Ferguson and sons Charles and Clyde Ferguson.

Point Pleasant Orvices William James Ferguson Camp Conley Fogle 1 Ong W. le Gearhart Graham Station Ceme Mr. Ferguson Marie Stewart Ferguson Charles Clyde Ferguson Edwards David W. Hughes Perry Coun MET ‘Ty Phi Delta’ Theta Club Floyd Bolin Veterans Athens Inlet ITI Warn Jean Voret Murray Carolyn Manta Aid France Arent Nehonvil Lavell Speeder Jones” Realty, Inc Robert M-_Wieman James Morris A. Williams Stanley J. Blasence

Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court Case

Divorce granted from William Hartley on grounds of neglect and extreme cruelty. Married Oct 30 195, four children placed with mother with father ordered to support. Court records show details amid other local notices and real estate mentions.

William Hartley Ross Hartey

Cadet Program and Uniform Plans for CAP at Athens

The Athens Civil Air Patrol plans a student cadet program starting when school opens. Squadron commander Kent Hjalmer Olson says uniforms and L-4 airplane parts will be acquired, with Mary Olson coordinating khaki uniforms. A breakfast committee was picked for early October preparations.

Athens Civil Air Patrol Ohio University Kent Hjalmer Olson Olson Inge Mra Mary Olson Orly

Coast Guard Seeks Reserve Officers for 1966 Classes

The Coast Guard Reserve invites applicants for 1966 officer candidates. Captain George C. Carlstedt announced two 1966 class dates October 12 and February 2 with 150 total slots. Candidates attend a 16 week Officer Candidate Course at the Coast Guard Academy and are commissioned Ensigns in the Coast Guard Reserve, then serve at least three years active duty. Interested individuals should contact Commander, Second Coast Guard District, St. Louis.

Coast Guard Academy New London Connecticut Coast Guard Reserve 3Nd Coast Guard Boa St" Laue 1 Ste

Driver Found Guilty After Highway Patrol Charge

Fred S. Cooper aged 32 of Millfield Route 1 was found guilty of operating a vehicle after a previous offense. He was fined 15 dollars plus costs by Municipal Court. The Highway Patrol filed the charge following an accident last week on Route 33 just north of the city.

Fred S. Cooper Millfield Municipal Couse Mate Highway Patrol

New Parking Meters to Crown Court Street

Chief Joseph B. Grogan announced 33 new meters will be installed along Court Street by week’s end. The meters will include three hour machines with timing devices for one two or three hour parking at the southern end.

Joseph B. Grogan Court St Grogan

Albany Seeks Clear Title To Property

The village of Albany petitions Common Pleas Court to quiet title to Clinton Street land used for Wells Library. It names the Albany Board of Education and heirs of Samuel H. Shiner as defendants while asserting village possession for over two years and seeking resolution of competing claims.

Albany Common Pleas Wells Library Albany Board’ of Education Samuel H. Shiner Clinton St Board of Education Avention

U S To Get 10 Million From County

Ohio Chamber of Commerce cites Athens County expected obligation of about 10.6 million dollars as part of a 60.3 billion federal program for 1995 96. The report notes Ohio's share plus local tax impacts and per family costs, with figures from the chamber president.

Athens County Ty Congress Ohio Chamber of Commerce Ohio Ohio ‘Chamber Harry W. Arnold Bho

EUB Ohio Southeast Conference Opens Session

The Rev Paul E Stockman pastor and Ada Lent lay representative attend the fifth annual session of the Evangelical United Brethren Church Ohio Southeast Conference at First Church. Tuesday reports include area pastors in southeastern Ohio.

Paul E. Stockman Astor Evangelical United Rethren Church Ada Lent EUB Ohio Southeast Bria Ohio

OU Workshop Drivers Set For Testing

The Ohio University driver education workshop will run a stopping tests Friday at 10:15 am using a specially equipped car in the W Mulberry area. Wen sel More of Farm Bureau Mutual Auto Insurance Co will supervise and Athens police will assist with traffic control. Richard Joseph Michaeliteh, Rutland, was among those assisting final planning and addressing local traffic safety concerns.

Ohio University Wensel More Farm Bureau Mutual Auto Insurance Co W. Mulberry] St Athens Grogan Inv Richard ‘Eph Michaeliteh Rutland

County Schools Plan Trial Run For Uniform Maturity Tests

Athens County teachers prepare a first trial of the California Mental Maturity Test for the 1965 56 school year. Sample answer sheets and practice exercises will introduce students to the new format before official exams.

Athens County California Igoun Burson

Shelter Paper Notices at Sheltering Arms Hospital

List of patients and dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital includes Mrs. Marie Russell of Millfield Albert Bolin of Albany John Roberts of Glouster with dismissed Mrs. Robert Ayers of Athens and daughter and others including Mrs. Cecil Calvin McArthur and son Robert Carter of Glouster Mrs. Adeline Gilkey Albany Mrs. Juanita Carr The Plains Mrs. Helen Douglas Albany and Mrs. Bernice Winning Athens.

Marie Russell Millfield Albert Bolin Albany John Roberts Glouster Robert Ayers Athens Cecil Calvin McArthur Robert Carter Adeline Gilkey Juanita Carr the Plains Helen Douglas Bernice Winning

Cooler Weather Returns to Athens Area

Athens saw slightly cooler conditions with a north breeze. At 9 am the temperature was 76 degrees, up five degrees from the morning low, while yesterday the high reached 86 and the low was 63 under humid conditions.

Emerhat Athens Hamley Run

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