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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
5
Water from a vandalized science room faucet flooded the science and home economics rooms at Glouster High School. Intruders forced the door, entered after 9 40 p m Tuesday, and the janitor found the entry at 6 30 a m Wednesday. Insurance notified.
Kiwanis sponsored sale reports about 25 trees sold on the first day. Club members will staff the lot beside the Moose Building Friday 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lights will be arranged for evening selections. Proceeds aid welfare and Boys and Girls work in Trimble Township.
In Gallipolis Municipal Court Judge William H. Jones fined Henry W. Grose of Roanoke Virginia $15 and costs for an assured clear distance violation and Phillip R. White of Northup $10 and costs for the same charge. Five others forfeited bonds including Charles Oberlin Mansfield 25 for improper left turn Carl Osmeyer Portsmouth and John Geus Springfield both 25 for crossing the yellow line Charles Napier East Lynne West Virginia 25 for excessive speed and John Kapp Glenwood Springs Colorado 15 for disobeying an automatic traffic signal.
Mohawk Aerie 1034 sponsors a dance Saturday night at Jacksonville Seagles Hall from 9 to 12 with dancing. The event invites the community to attend and enjoy the evening.
The Trimble Local School District Board of Education voted Saturday night to buy 1600 dollars of science department equipment and join the federal aid program for school science projects. It also accepted the resignation of Mrs. Blanche Buchman, Hollister teacher, effective January 2. Clerk Clifton Kloh announced exam results, and an organizational meeting is set for January.
Glouster High School rules limit married students to academic activities only while excluding most extracurriculars. The board also proposed Sunday gym use restrictions for non school events and set tutoring requirements for students over 21 seeking to finish schooling. A Jan 4 reorganization was planned with funds and payroll approved.
The Loyal Women's Class of Chauncey Church of Christ met at president Mrs Willard Simonton's home for a year end gathering. Officers were elected: President Mrs Willard Simonton first vice Mrs Eldon Skinner second vice Mrs Charles Wadley secretary Mrs Homer Johnson and treasurer Mrs A J Jackson. A donation to Cleveland Christian Home and a watch party were planned.
Gallia County State Highway Patrol auxiliary elected Gallipolis native Louis Marehi as captain at a Legion Hall meeting. Outgoing captain Tom Adams, plus officers Vance Rees and W. Bryan Cooper as lieutenants, Kenneth Worman and Cecil Cotton as sergeants, were named. Training officer Cecil F.E. Carpenter and Set. Pierce D. McCreedy attended from Jackson district headquarters.
Chauncey post office will be open all day Saturday with window service until 5 p.m. The lobby remains open until 6 p.m.
Wildlife researchers warn more than 20 000 sperm whales die annually while the industry reports a 60 foot whale yielding about 80 barrels of sperm.
Larry G Colbert of 33 Madison St Glouster has been initiated into Phi Gamma Nu the national social science honor society at Ohio University emphasizing academic achievement and recognition.
Members of Jobs Daughters prepare for installation with a Sunday practice at 2 in the Masonic Hall. The event leads to the installation on Monday December 19.
Chauncey Church of God invites all to practice tonight at 6 p.m. for the upcoming Christmas program. Participants should arrive prepared and ready to rehearse.
Gallia County Red Cross appealed for food clothing furniture and money after the Irvin Clay family home on a Bob Evans farm burned Tuesday night. Vinton department responded with four firefighters at 9 p.m. a faulty flue caused the blaze. Donations can be arranged by calling Herman Skaggs at GI 6 2572. The Clays include two sons aged 21 and 23 who need clothing.
Mr and Mrs James Hanson of Athens were guests of Miss Francis Howard and Miss Janice Howard. Virgil Wilson of Bartlett spent Wednesday with his mother Evelyn Burchfield. Mr and Mrs William A Forsyth of Cleveland stayed with Mr and Mrs Don Forsyth last week. Sturgill S Cline and son from Grand Rapids Michigan visited his mother Maude Cline over the weekend. Saturday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Pete Bachus of Stockport and Mrs Dorothy Blackford and Maxine Bateman.
Mexico marks three independence days each year on September 15 16 and November 20 with ceremonies and national events observed across the country. The observance highlights the historical milestones of Mexico's struggle for sovereignty and unity. Local communities join in patriotic rituals and official celebrations.
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