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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1961
Page
2
Ohio University schedules a final pre holiday week with the theater performance The Second Shepherds Play in Memorial Auditorium and remarks by retiring President John C. Baker and successor Vernon R. Alden. Christmas events, carols, and vacation hours follow across campus.
Athens County commissioners awarded a road maintenance truck contract to Bob Hess agency of Athens after bids met specifications set by Engineer Harry Dust. Hess bid $6582, the lowest price, with a 1948 truck to be traded in.
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Don C Hooper with a son and Mr and Mrs Larry Bell with a son. Admissions include Pearl McClean The Plains Della Butts Shade Route 1 Arthur Chiki Athens Donald Erwin The Plains Lucille Vickers Athens Leroy Wires Coolville Route 3 Idene Chesser Athens and Jeffrey Goldsberry The Plains. Dismissals include Fred Conner Athens Route Edista Kell Athens and Si Allen Athens Route 5 with two pints of blood used.
Adult leaders will hold a 7 30 p m meeting for Guysville's newly organized Boy Scout troop at the Masonic Hall. Members are urged to attend and bring 50 cents for dues to apply for a troop charter. Leaders plan to divide scouts by age after organization is complete.
The new Ohio University president, described as a clock watcher, attended the OU game with Mrs. Alden amid the crowd of about 3500 fans. The final twenty minutes were tense, ending in a one point OU win as the Aldens observed fan reactions and met staff. They plan to attend tonight’s faculty Christmas party and begin official duties in January.
Beacon School at the Athens County Children's Home on E State Street will welcome visitors Wednesday and Thursday this week from 1 30 to 2 30 pm. Teacher Mrs Helen Vaughn and assistant Mrs Madge Holbert will answer questions about the school's routine and activities.
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