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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

2

Third Youth Captured In Glouster Auto Theft Case

The third youth tied to a Glouster car theft has been arrested in Kentucky per the Cincinnati FBI office. Noah Keeton, 18, Glouster, faces a Dyer Act warrant and will likely be sent to Columbus. Kenneth Fierce, 21, and Vern Hogsett, 19, also charged in Glouster with transporting the vehicle to Huntington, West Virginia where it broke down, and await federal arraignment next week. Ernest Six, 15, has been returned to local authorities in Grayston, Kentucky, with juvenile proceedings ongoing.

Kentucky Cincinnati FBI Noah Keeton Glouster Columbus Kenneth A. Fierce Vern Hogsett Huntington W. Va Ernest Six

City buys cinder salt spreader from local firm

The city purchased a hydraulic cinder salt spreader for 940 from Pioneer Tractor Co. in a Wednesday deal negotiated by Mayor Kenneth Sands. The unit attaches to a truck rear, operable by one driver, replacing a former three-person crew. Delivery is expected in about 10 days after council approval.

Zanesville Kenneth Sands Pioneer Tractor Co

OU Research Topic To Be Discussed At OU AAUP Meeting

The OU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors will hold its second meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in Baker Center. Prof. Thomas Smith will discuss the OU research administrator office and join a panel with Prof. Taylor Culbert John Milar Dean Donald Clippinger and Myron Hutcheson. Membership not required.

Ohio University American Association of University Professors Baker Center Thomas Smith Taylor Culbert John Milar Donald Clippinger Graduate College Myron Hutcheson Ohio University Fund, Inc AAUP

Elks Lodge Charitable Drive Nets About $600

Athens Elks lodge raised roughly $600 in a two part Christmas charity drive. The Charity Newsy sale earned $283.50 with 50 participants, and over 100 tickets at $3 were sold for the Charity Ball. Emblem Club added $50. Exalted ruler Fred Hampton said proceeds support lodge charity work and baskets for 60 to 70 families.

Athens Elks’ Lodge Newsy Emblem Club Fred Hampton

Albany School Board approves $100 raise for teachers

The Albany School Board adopted a county wide salary schedule to give each teacher a $100 annual raise starting in 1962. The board also hired George R. Cotter to fill an industrial arts vacancy, authorized no parking signs for emergency access, and approved purchases of science equipment and guidance materials.

Albany School Board George R. Cotter Glouster Donald J. Killen Athens Albany Boyd Williams Williams

Flicked Cigaret Blamed For Porch Rug Fire

A flicked cigarette is blamed for a blaze on an outside porch railing at 1 Pearl St. A room used by Ohio University student Don Smith housed the rug. Firemen arrived to find the fire at Mrs. Edna Lash residence extinguished.

Pearl St Don Smith Ohio University Edna Lash

Dr Carl Frey resigns from Athens health board after 25 years

Dr Carl Frey announced at a city county health board meeting on Wednesday night that he would resign after a 25 year tenure. He is a professor of bacteriology and chairs Ohio Universitys Zoology Department and has led the board as president for four years. The mayor will appoint his replacement. The County Budget Commission approved the health department budget of 40000 for 1962, which the board then approved.

Carl Frey Athens City- County Health Board Health Board Frey Ohio University H. M. Boocks County Budget Commission Health Department

Mrs Eckler Dies At 70 In Athens Home

Katherine Eckler aged 70 of Athens Route 3 died unexpectedly Thursday morning at home. Survived by husband David. Jagers and Sons funeral home handling arrangements.

Katherine Eckler Athens David Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Births and admissions at Shelter­ing Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Everett Lee of Athens Route 2 welcomed a son. Admissions include Mrs James Dolan Glouster Route 2 Mrs John D Mingus Logan Mrs Fawn Cone Athens Mrs Vada Caldwell Athens Mrs Fred Conner Athens Route 3 Mrs Robert Sands Athens. Dismissals list Farl Mace The Plains Mrs Gladys Crawford Athens Route 4 Mrs Alfred Brooks Athens Mrs Charles C Brown Athens and daughter Aubrey Oxley Athens.

Everett Lee Athens James Dolan Glouster John D. Mingus Logan Fawn Cone Vada Caldwell Fred Conner Robert Sands Farl Mace the Plains Gladys Crawford Alfred Brooks Charles C. Brown Aubrey Oxley

Post Office Hours Set At The Plains

Postmaster Gail Slater announces Saturday hours through December at The Plains office. For Dec 9 and 16 the lobby remains open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and service windows run 7:45-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m. Regular weekday hours resume outside the two Saturdays.

Plains Gail Slater

Driver Cited After Smashing Into Fence

Robert W. Decker Jr., 23, of 22 Stimson Ave., lost control near a curve and rammed a car into the fence of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. sub station on West State Street. He was cited for reckless operation and forfeited a $45 bond in Municipal Court.

Robert W. Decker Jr Stimson Ave Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co W. State St Decker

Conrath Bean Chapter to Meet at 8 P.M. Friday

Disabled American Veterans unit Conrath Bean Chapter will meet at 8 p.m. Friday with a wild game dinner served after the session. Commander Dale Kirken dall confirmed the event.

Conrath Bean Dale Kirkendall

Meeting Set Tonight by The Plains Volunteer Fire Dept

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday. A fish fry fundraiser is planned for 6 to 11 p.m. Friday to support the building fund.

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department

Civil Air Patrol Open House Marks 20th Anniversary

Athens Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol observes CAP's 20th anniversary with an open house at Ohio University Airport this evening. Capt. Clarence Markins says the event starts at 7 30 p m with a film and squadron officers outlining activities. Membership is open to Americans 14 and older, with cadet and senior groups. In 1961 a radio transmitter with independent power was added to local facilities. The squadron operates an L 16 Aeronca plane for training and emergency use.

Ohio University Athens Civil Air Patrol CAP Clarence Markins

Richland Ave Fire Hydrant Replaced After Bulldozer Incident

Service Safety Director Arthur Coon reports a Richland Avenue fire hydrant damaged by a bulldozer during service station construction was replaced with a city stock hydrant. The Humble Oil Co. plans a station there and the contractor will be billed for the repair.

Richland Ave Arthur Coon Humble Oil Co Coon

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