Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1961

Page

2

OU to Award Degrees For 353 At Summer Commencement

Ohio University will award 353 degrees at the Saturday summer commencement in Memorial Auditorium at 10:15 a m. President Paul F Sharp of Hiram College will speak on Knowledge and Life. A total of 12 doctorates will be awarded by OU since the program began in 1956. The College of Education leads with 130 graduates followed by Fine Arts Applied Science Commerce and Arts and Sciences. Athens residents listed among graduates include Karen R Atkins David C Baird Edward G Bare and others.

Paul F. Sharp Hiram College College of Education TUE University Athens Karen R. Atkins David C. Baird Edward G. Bare Dallas D. Bates Harold F. Benner Laurence J. Bollinger Opal B. Burton Glenn F. Chester Warren Warren W. Cooper Nancy L. Dunn Elizabeth J. Durst Joseph E. Essman Francis C. Johnson BSC Harry R. Russel Lillian A. Knudson Bsed Mark M. Littler Gary L. Peterson Paul R. Pugh Sally L. Randlett Carolyn L. Saxton Carol E. Scott Donna R. Shay Austin F. Shell Donald M. Snyder

Bucyrus Man Hurt After Striking Auto on Columbus Road

Bucyrus resident Thomas C. Cory, 8 or 10? was struck by a northbound auto on Columbus Road at 7:45 p m. He suffered a skull fracture and a fractured pelvis and was listed in critical condition at Sheltering Arma Hospital. Driver Carol M Hart, 21, Athens Route 3, claimed she did not see him until impact. Police noted skid marks and that Cory was near a Sunset Motel area when hit. His wife was admitted to the hospital.

Thomas C. Cory Arma Hospital Fire Department Cory Carol M. Hart Athens Bucyrus

Plains Scout Troop Plans Outing at Lake Burr Oak

The Plains Troop 8 planned an outing from The Plains to Lake Burr Oak on Monday. Scoutmaster James Mullins said they will leave at 1 p.m. for swimming and fishing, with all members welcome.

the Plains Zaleski State Forest Lake Hope Lake Burr Oak James Mullins Jerry Wade Ronald Thompson Paul Hamilton Ronnie Bumgardner Robert Hamilton David Cullison Terry Graham Za- Teski Naturalist Center Hope

Adelaja and Pratt Families Welcome Newborns

Ason and daughter births reported from Athens and Jackson. Mr and Mrs Samuel Adelaja announce a son in Athens. Mr and Mrs James Pratt announce a daughter in Jackson. Admitted individuals include Mrs James Jackson in Millfield and Mrs Howard Eschenbacher on Athens Route 1. Additional names listed: James A Pratt Orville Buck Mark Sutton Charles Ruth Michael Green Lewis Hannah Mrs Dale Hart Mrs Stella Chandler.

Samuel Adelaja Athens James Pratt Jackson James Jackson Millfield Howard Eschenbacher James A. Pratt Orville Buck the Plains Mark Sutton Charles Ruth Michael Green Lewis Hannah

College President To Be Local Speaker

De. J. Lowell Lusby president of Kentucky Christian College will speak at 9 a.m. Sunday to members of the newly organized Church of Christ in Athens. Fred Waggoner, former KCC student, is ministering to the new congregation which has met temporarily at the Charles Russell home 171 W Washington St.

de. J. Lowell Lusby Kentucky Christian College Church of Christ In Athens Fred Waggoner KCC Charles Russell Washington St

Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Two drivers were fined in Municipal Court Friday following arrests by the State Highway Patrol. Roger Lee Harbison, 31, of 97 St May Ave, pleaded no contest and was found guilty of speeding, fined $8 and costs. Paul Seymour Mack, 39, Lancaster, was fined $5 and costs for running a stop sign.

State Highway Patrol Roger Lee Harbison St. May Ave Paul Seymour Mack Lancaster

Todd seeks child support in Common Pleas Court

Evelyn Todd of Louisville sues for support in Common Pleas Court naming Harold Arthur Todd of Union Luhrig Road as the defendant. The action seeks relief consistent with support obligations and court process.

Evelyn Todd Louisville Common Pleas Court Harold Arthur Todd Union-Luhrig

Light Rain Reported in Athens Thursday and Friday

Intermittent light rain totaled .08 of an inch in Athens at 9 30 a m Friday recorded by U S Observer C L Colmer The temperature reached 76 a rise of six degrees from the early morning low More rain is threatened Thursday’s high was 86

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Opening Of School Set At Waterloo

Waterloo schools prepare for fall with a 9 a m teachers meeting at Waterloo High School and a 8 10 a m start the next day. First graders need six birthdays by Sept 1. kindergartners five. Birth certificates and immunizations required. Bus schedule unchanged. Alfred Carter’s early bus runs as before.

Waterloo High School Raymond H. Brooks Brooks Alfred Carter Waterloo

Rome-Canaan School Expands Water Supply and Baseball Field

Rome-Canaan School has augmented its water supply by purchasing ten acres from P G Chapman this summer. A pond already built on the site helps supplement the deep well supply. The district plans a baseball diamond on the new land next year.

Ellis Rome-Canaan

Navy Urges Students to Finish Education and Plan Careers

The Navy, via area recruiter ABI D. N. Tapp, urges youths to complete high school or college and plan their careers early. A good education helps enlistees advance, though no specific education level is required for enlistment.

The Navy Abi D. N. Tapp Tapp

Mother of Athens Resident Dies in Minneapolis

Mrs. Anna Dahlgren mother of Mrs. P L Peterson of Athens died Thursday in Minneapolis at a daughter's home. Mr and Mrs Peterson have gone to Minneapolis for the funeral.

Anna Dahlgren P. L. Peterson Athens Minneapolis Peterson

Teaching Vacancies Still Unfilled As School Opening Nears

With less than two weeks until opening day, the county school system still seeks candidates to fill several teaching vacancies.

County school heads plan meetings across the county

The county school executive heads met at the office of County Supt. George Christman to outline future gatherings. Sept 14 at Trimble marks the school heads meeting with rotations to York Albany and Shade. a county bus drivers meeting is Sept 27 at Trimble with a speaker planned. The county has 48 new teachers hired but several vacancies remain as openings include Albany Columba Carthage-Troy Rome-Canaan Shade Trimble and Waterloo. Immunization reports will be submitted for grades 1 8 and 11. The group approved continued hiring of three speech and hearing therapists and will distribute 50 Ohio Temperance League questionnaires to each school.

George Christman Ohio University Christman Albany Columba Carthage-Troy Rome- Canaan Shade Trimble Waterloo Ohio Temperance League

Mrs. Amanda Clutter 89 Dies at Home

Amanda Clutter age 89 died Friday morning at 28 Ohio Ave after three weeks illness. Born in Lee Township to David M. and Mollie Cooper, she was a member of Alexander Presbyterian Church. Survived by sons Reno and Robert, daughter Carolyn, and two granddaughters plus five great grandchildren. two sisters. Funeral at 3 p.m. Sunday at Alexander Church with Rev. Laurence Woodruff. burial in adjacent cemetery. Friends may call Hughes Funeral Home Saturday and church Sunday. contributions to American Bible Society.

Amanda Clutter Ohio Ave Lee Township David M Mollie Cooper Alexander Presbyterian Church Robert L. Clutter Donald Willard Reno Athens Robert Miami Fla Carolyn Clutter E. L. Wilson Sara S. Cooper New Marshfield Alexander Church Laurence Woodruff Cemtery Hughes Funeral The American Bible Society

Address Change Report for Jesse Burt Court Fine

Police note Jesse Burt who was fined in Municipal Court for intoxication has moved from 117 Mill St to 7% W State St. Burt says he is from Louisville.

Jesse Burt Mill St State St Louisville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Paul F, Sharp Kindegarten the Home Savings & Loan Association City Hall Federal Home Loan Bank Keller & Weltner Monument CO Jorn LVN Ee el He Hocking Fairfield Counties Sentai Logon Obie Columbus Rd E. State and Hudson Charles Junior Baker Guynville Baker E. State St Gary Leslie Phillips Utah PI Plains Scout Sheltering Arms Hospital Dale Hart Stella Chandler Rome Herman Ellis P. G. Chapman Earl F. Mathews, Inc And C. M. Gill & Company Earl Mathews Earl Hooper C. M. Gill Security Bank Bidg York Buckeye Cafeteria Court 81 Tol, LY Bologna Wieners Li] Davey Bey Ibe Glouster Seaman's W. Union St Union Maxwell House Campbells Tomato Jaynes
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication