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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1961

Page

2

Bridge Repair Included In County Road Plans

County highway crews have repaired and refloored about 30 bridges this summer and replaced several with metal piping. Foreman Wendall Wright leads the bridge crew under engineer Harry Dust, with work from April to November seen as optimal.

Harry Dust Allen St Glouster Dover Alexander Glen Ebon Road Hocking River Rome American Bridge Co Wendall Wright Dusz Dow Lake Carthage Dog Hollow

Peterson's Ointment promises quick relief for piles

It is estimated that over a million dollars yearly is spent on pile cures. Drugists praise Peterson's Ointment for cooling astringent relief within minutes. 60c box or 85c tube applicator. Be delighted or money back.

Peterson Adv

Opening Set For St. Pauls School September 8

St Pauls Catholic School begins Friday September 8 with classes from 8 30 am to 2 pm for opening day. Regular hours 8 30 am to 3 pm resume Monday September 11 with bus routes serving The Plains Chauncey Nelsonville and Buchtel.

St. Paul’s Catholic School Mariella Plains Chauncey Nelsonville Buchtel St. Paul’s Diocese of Steubenville Steubenville Catholic Central High School St. Paul's John King Massie Henry Grigsby St. Paul's School Sisters of St. Francis of Stella Niagara N. Y

Application For Permit Processing COLUMBUS Ohio

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control processes an application filed Aug 14 by Elsworth F Sammons of 145 Columbus Road Athens for a D-2 permit to sell high powered beer and wine for on premises consumption and carry-out.

Columbus Ohio Department of Liquor Control Elsworth F. Sammons Columbus Road Athens

Weakening Dam Draws City Scrutiny In Athens

City officials and engineers examined White's Mill Dam after its latest breach. Safety Director Arthur Coon said repairs would require outside experts and noted the dam's timber crib structure without a spillway. The debate centers on dam impact to Athens water supply and flood plain levels while water levels decline this week.

White's Mill Dam City Service Arthur Coon Coun Cil Coon Athens Hocking

Births and Admits at Sheltering Arms Hospital

A list from Sheltering Arms Hospital notes births for Mr and Mrs Billy Miller of Athens a daughter. Mr and Mrs Ronald Gilmore. Mr and Mrs Roy Urban of Athens a son. Mr and Mrs Denny Walters of Guysville Route 1 a daughter. Admits include Ralph Smeck Athens. Mrs James Wolfe Athens. Mrs Naaman Calentine Amesville. L W Lee The Plains. Mrs Roy Langel The Plains. Paul Eschenbacher Athens Route 1. Richard Pierce Athens. Mrs Glen Frost Coalville Route 2. Mrs Stanley Smathers Athens. Michael Heath Athens. A H Carpenter Athens. E J Taylor Athens. Mrs Robert Andrews New Marshfield and daughter. Blood Used One pint.

Billy Miller Athens Ronald Gilmore Roy Urban Denny Walters Guysville L. W. Lee the Plains Roy Langel Paul Eschenbacher Richard Pierce Glen Frost Coalville Stanley Smathers Michael Heath A. H. Carpenter E. J. Taylor Robert Andrews New Marshfield

Marriages Listed for Athens Residents

A series of marriage licenses shows Floyd Orville Martin 24 Athens student wed Sally Lou Randlett 20 Athens student. Robert Gerald de Laval 32 Athens teacher wed Nancy Lou Dunn 2 Athens teacher. Richard K. Hillis 24 Athens student wed Nancy Jo Shay 18 Athens student. John Allen Matheny 19 Millfield Army wed Judith Ann eae 19 Chauncey. Warren Williams 20 Centerville student wed Lena Mills 20 Athens stenographer. William Wilford Spencer 41 Carbon Hill mechanic wed Lenora Mae Hannas 39 Nelsonville shoe worker. Russell Roger Hooper 19 Glouster timekeeper wed Susan Kay Fleming 20 Trimble assistant cashier.

Floyd Orville Martin Athens Sally Lou Randlett Robert Gerald de Laval Nancy Lou Dunn Richard K. Hillis Nancy Jo Shay John Allen Matheny Millfield Army Judith Anneae Chauncey Warren Williams Centerville Lena Mills William Wilford Spencer Carbon Hill Lenora Mae Hannas Nelsonville Russell Roger Hooper Glouster Susan Kay Fleming Trimble

Ohio University Largely Unaffected by School Survey Ruling

Attorney General Mark McElroy ruled that city villages and local school districts lack authority to contract for comprehensive surveys. The decision will hurt Ohio State and Bowling Green, but Ohio U remains least affected with a four man team focused on county surveys.

Ohio University Mark McElroy Ohio State Bowling Green Ohio U

Rain Forecast For This Area In The Columbus Report

Moderate temperatures persisted in Athens with a 75 degree 10 AM reading. A low pressure system from Columbus was expected to bring widespread showers tonight and tomorrow, after a foggy start and yesterday's high of 84.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer U. S. Weather Bureau Columbus

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