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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1958

Page

6

Dems To Hear House Speaker At Athens County Banquet

James Lantz Lancaster attorney and speaker-elect of the Ohio House will headline the Athens County Democratic victory banquet Thursday after a 6 30 p m program at the Berry Hotel. Also speaking will be Walter H Moeller Lancaster congressman-elect and county winners George Banks and Wayne Wiley. County chairman William A Lavelle said tickets are available from Ruth Stratton at the county board of elections office.

James Lantz Lancaster Ohio House of Representatives Athens County Lantz Berry Hotel Walter H. Moeller George Banks Wayne Wiley William A. Lavelle Ruth Stratton County Board of Elections

Theft of Boat on Hocking River Near Canaanville

The sheriff's office investigates the theft of a $200 wooden boat from the Hocking River docking area near Canaanville. Owner Alex Darnell reports three or four college-aged boys seen Friday before the craft vanished. An abandoned boat was found nearby, and authorities believe the youths departed downstream with the missing vessel.

Hocking River Canaanville Sheriff's Office Alex Darnell

Automobile Liability Claims Drive Community Insurance Rates

A 1957 public message notes that insurers paid out thirty three hundred dollars every minute for automobile liability claims, asserting that local driving habits shape rates. It urges drivers to reflect on how behavior affects premiums.

Houck Reed Duo Contact at 5 W Union Dial 31999

Named figures G Houck and Don Reed appear with a contact line at 5 W Union and phone 31999. The fragment suggests a business or personal listing with two individuals and a local address.

Prospective Teacher Test Deadline Near

Less than two weeks remain for prospective teachers planning to take the National Teacher Examinations at Ohio University Fed. 7. Applications must reach the Educational Testing Service by Jan. 9. Dr. George R. Klare announced details and testing options.

Ohio University Fed George RK Klare The Educational Testing Service Nassau St Princeton N. Y OU College of Education

Driver Cited After Court Street Crash

Gary L. Bartlett 24 of Millfield Route 1 was cited for reckless operation after a late Sunday night crash on N Court Street. He said he fell asleep at the Washington Court Street light and collided with Dayton Kern 38 at 51 Charles Street, pushing Kern’s car into a parking meter.

Gary L. Bartlett Millfield N. Court St Bartlett Orth Court St Washington-Court St Dayton Kern Charles St Kern

Local servicemen complete tours and training assignments

Airman David E. Young returns from three years in England and plans a Florida visit with his parents before deployment to Palmetto. Pvt. Roger G. Brown, 1957 Athens High School graduate, completes basic and eight weeks of mechanical school in Kentucky. Cpl. Donald O. Taylor finishes Marine duties in Japan and Hawaii then heads to Camp Lejeune with his parents’ visit.

David E. Young Air Force England Burtonwood Afb Manchester Don H. Young Athens Palmetto Fla James KE. Hutchison Young Pvt Roger G. Brown Athens High School St. Knox Brown Harold W. Brown Cpl Donald O. Taylor Marine Corps Japan Hawaii T. E. Taylor Camp Lejeune N. C

Driver Fined Jailed and License Suspended in DWI Case

Eugene A. McCarthy aged 54 of 21 Clark Street pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 125 dollars plus costs, sentenced to three days in jail and had his license suspended for three months.

Eugene A. McCarthy Clark St State

Commerce Faculty Members At Meeting

Prof. Ralph F. Beckett of Ohio University led a session of the Ohio College Accounting Teachers conference at the Ohio Union in Columbus on Saturday. Other Ohio University College of Commerce faculty attending included W. H. Fenzer E Tay William C. Stewart Gilford Frazee and Edward N. Koury. Cold weather persisted with Hamley Run at 21 degrees at 9 a.m. after a low of 13. Temperature extremes over the weekend ranged from 4 to 24 degrees.

Ralph F. Beckett Ohio University Ohio College Accounting Ohio Union Columbus OU College of Commerce W. H. Fenzer E. Tay William C. Stewart Gilford Frazee Edward N. Koury Hamley Run

Paramathia Lodge to Meet for Christmas Party Plans

Paramathia Lodge 25 F and A M will convene at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Masonic Temple. Committees will be appointed and plans set for the annual Christmas party said Don Sanders worshipful master.

Paramathia Lodge F&am Masonic Temple Don Sanders

Athens Man Returns From Europe Trip

Paul W. Springer former Athens resident returns to his post as chief scientist at the Wright Air Development Center in Dayton after a European trip. He presented a paper at the International Scientific Conference in Liege Belgium and chaired a session. The event ran Oct 6 11 as part of Brussels exhibition with attendees from Australia the United States Canada and Europe. Springer then completed three weeks of business in Belgium Holland and England before touring the British Isles France and Switzerland.

Paul W. Springer Athens Wright Air Development Center Dayton Europe Springer EF. Vance Springer Franklin Ave Ohio University Leige Belgium Brussels Australia United States Canada Ussr Holland England British Isles France Switzerland

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Births and Discharges

A hospital notes a series of births and discharges. New parents listed include Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ellis Athens Route 1 a daughter and Mr and Mrs Glenn Mullins Athens Route 2 a daughter. Several patients are admitted or dismissed with names and addresses.

Kenneth Ellis Carpenter Glenn Mullins Athens Paul Lehrer Dwight Cook Albany Eliza Holdcroft Arthur Jago Nell Simsonson Ray Mathews Jackie Lewis Johnny Phillips William Miller Rebecca Sanborn John Campbell Marty Lenhard

Ames-Bern Student Wins Peace Contest

Larry Norris of Ames-Bern High School won first place in the Athens County Prince of Peace contest at First Wesleyan Methodist church. Norris will represent the county in district competition early in January with Mildred Tabler of Rome-Canaan as the alternate if he cannot participate.

Ames-Bern Larry Norris Ames-Bern High School Athens County First Wesleyan Methodist Church Noble Rome-Canaan Ee Willa Eugene Brundige the Plains Norris Mildred Tabler

Cub Scout Pack 77 Honors Ceremony at Wesleyan Church

Cub Scout Pack 77 held a ceremony led by cub master Ralph Wigal at Wesleyan Methodist Church. Billy Walker earned a bobcat badge while David McCalusky Kim Catlin and Barry Wolfe received wolf badges. Rex Ballinger Charles Ballinger Mike Wigal McCalusky and Catlin received arrow points. A Thanksgiving skit was performed and refreshments were provided by den mothers Edith McGarney and Ralph Wigal.

Cub Scout Pack 77 Ralph Wigal Wesleyan Methodist Church Billy Walker Wolfe David McCaulsky Kim Catlin Barry Wolfe Rex Charles Ballinger Mike Wigal McCalusky Catlin Cubs Edith McGarney

Knights Templar Meet in Athens Commandery Session

Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple A potluck dinner will be served at 6 30 p m

Athens Knights Templar Masonic Temple

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