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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1963
Page
3
A historical notice describes backache relief pills that produce a mild diuretic effect by acting on the kidneys. It notes the product's claimed health impact and cautions about general use.
The Athens County Sheep Committee voted to cooperate with a federal state program to eradicate sheep scabies. Inspection begins January 6 and ends February 1 with certificates required for movement except to slaughter or licensed yards. Dale Scott re-elected chairman. a sheep shearing school set for January 29-30 at Albany High School.
Haig Addison, cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 56, accepted an adventure roundup award for registering five new books since Oct 1. The honor was given by C. Roger Harris at a cub and boy scout roundtable in The Plains community room.
A shiny Christmas tree stands in Glouster High School decorated Tuesday by the Student Council. The tree and other holiday decorations will stay until dismissal for Christmas vacation. Elementary and high school windows, including Madison and Monroe Buildings, will display Yuletide scenes by faculty and students.
Lions Club members announced a zone meeting for December 11 at McArthur Methodist Church, a ladies night on December 16 at First Christian Church in Athens, and a bowling tournament set for March 15-16. Ohio University Judo Club members Alex Horvath Don Degh and Bob Burger demonstrated judo techniques and discussed its history.
Dog tags for 1964 go on sale at six locations in Athens County per the county auditor. Current tags valid until January 20, 1964 with a $1 penalty afterward. In 1963 Athens issued 5991 licenses. kennel tags cost $10 and individual tags $2. Locations include the auditor’s office, the dog pound on Route 13, and agents in Glouster Coolville Nelsonville Stewart and Torch.
Glouster High announces honor roll for the second six weeks. Seniors Connie Ahle LeRoy Grubbs Barbara Guinther and Carole Jewell made it. Juniors Greg Morris Loretta Hughes Donald McDonald Billie Jo Stephenson and Denny Cunningham earned recognition. Sophomores Stephen Alderman Byron Cartwright Terry Dugan Larry Grubbs Monna Russell Gretchen Verian and David Sprott. Freshmen Jacalyn Andrews Patrick Dew Pamela Gamwell Sue Milhoan David Morrison Mary Skinner and Brenda Chase. Eighth graders Ralphetta Cowan Linda Grubbs Madalena Gyure Parry Hall. Seventh graders Jan Cunningham Darrell Dugan Ellen Faires Mary Richards and Paul Roberts.
Twig No. 2 of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild holds a bazaar Friday at Rainey’s Furniture Store on High Street Glouster starting 9 30 a m Regular meeting of Mc Cann Frederick Post 414 American Legion Auxiliary is Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Legion Building
Royal MeBee executives Carl McKelvy and James Widman will visit the Athens plants on Friday and attend the Athens Country Club banquet honoring supervisory personnel. About 100 attendees are expected.
US market report from Cincinnati shows mixed livestock trends with cattle steady to lower in some categories and hogs mainly steady to higher. Steers and heifers mostly lower at 800 to 1050 pounds. cows and bulls mixed. Hogs steady to higher on barrows and gilts with varied weights. sows steady to weak. Lambs and sheep steady with choice slaughter lambs around 105 to 122 pounds.
Salvation Army lists how to sign up for Christmas baskets capt. Henry Tempel says in person applications due by December 14 with time needed to clear names and send notices. Daily sign ups 9 30 am to 12 30 pm at 92 W Union St plus partial sites in Chauncey Jacksonville Trimble Glouster and Nelsonville with local officials handling accepts dates December 7 and 14 for some locations.
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