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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1962

Page

3

Urbanization drives higher public spending and political strain

James lecture speaker Robert C. Weaver warns that growing urban populations will force a larger share of national income into public services such as schools and water systems. He notes shifts in urban demographics, political power, and the move of industry toward smaller communities while central cities bear many social problems. Weaver, a leading national official, delivers the Herman G. James Lecture on Municipal Government at Ohio University.

Robert C. Weaver Housing and Home Finance Agency Ewing Auditorium Weaver Herman G. James United States Ohio U. S James Ohio University Ray H. Gusteson Ernest Collins

Urban Renewal Partnership Outlined by HHFA Chief Weaver

HHFA chief Robert C. Weaver explains Urban Renewal as a federal local partnership free of private excess costs. He notes two thirds of project costs can be funded by the federal government with local non cash contributions and university led development in Athens Ohio University.

HHFA Robert C. Weaver Kennedy Af Times Weaver Ohio University Athens Ohio U Harvard University Urban Renewal Administration

Health Commissioner Joins Ohio Health Leaders Group

Dr. H. M. Boocks, health commissioner for Athens Hocking and Vinton County health departments, has been elected to the executive committee of the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners Inc.

H. M. Boocks Athens, Hocking and Vinton County The Association of Ohio Health Commissioners, Inc

Taken to Center for illness Ruth Woodside

Miss Ruth Woodside aged 19 from Lindley Hall was taken ill and transported to Hudson Health Center by the fire department emergency squad at 6 40 p m Monday.

Ruth Woodside Lindley Hall Hudson Health Center Fire Department

State Hospital Chief Addresses Rotary Club

Dr Cleve C Odom Athens State Hospital superintendent told Rotarians he runs the Athens hospital on dreams and optimism. He praised housekeeping and sanitation and noted 147 employees hired since July 1 1962 to replace freezes. He was born in Texas and served 30 years in the army before leading mental institutions. The court dismissed a police unsafe operation charge against D H Brown due to incorrect affidavit. Athens Commandery Knights Templar meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the Masonic Temple with a 6 30 pm potluck.

Cleve C. Odom Athens State Hospital United States Odom Texas Army Athens Municipal Court D. H. Brown Bolleana Knights Templar Masonic Temple Albert B. Vercoe

Three Inducted By Kiwanis At Berry Hall

Three new Kiwanis Inter national members were inducted Monday night at Berry Hall. They are Max Brinkman Walter Suchanek and Captain Henry Tempel Brinkman is with Ohio University's School of Business Administration Suchanek directs the Athens High School Band and Tempel heads the Athens Salvation Army headquarters. Kiwanis will host a Christmas party for their families next Monday at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co building on Route 50 East.

Kiwanis International Berry Hall Max Brinkman Walter Suchanek Henry Tempel Brinkman Ohio University School of Business Administration Suchanek Athens Tempel Salvation Army Kiwanis Ohio Fuel Gas Co Route 50

OU Investigates Dormitory Raid by Outside Students

Ohio University officials say the raid on Lindley Hall by five students from another university is under investigation. The group wearing stockings and masks stole clothing from several rooms during a 15 minute foray, with losses over $100. Auto plates led to the five, who face questioning as campus authorities notify the other school.

Ohio University William Butler Lindley Hall Dean Butler

Snow and Cold Persist Across County With Record Coverage

Snow and cold continued to grip the area as U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer reported a latest total of 214 inches. Thermometer readings fell to 13 degrees, rose to 19 by 9 a.m., with yesterday’s high at 24. Rural Hamley Run logged a 7 low and 19 high yesterday. Most county schools remained closed except Albany which planned a class attempt.

U. S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run Albany

Ohio University WOUB-TV to Begin TV Tests Next Monday

WOUB-TV in Athens will start telecasting audio and video test signals next Monday under Dr. Presley D. Holmes Jr. The tests run 1 to 3 pm and 7 to 9 pm daily through Friday to aid viewer setup. Channel 20 in the UHF band will carry test patterns and early programs begin Thursday January 3 with a 5:30 to 9 pm schedule.

Ohio University Woub-Tv Presley D. Holmes, Jr

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