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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1965

Page

5

Rural Ohio Churches Face Reorganization Or Die

Rural Ohio churches are deteriorating as congregations and facilities shrink. Dr. John B. Mitchell of Ohio State University warns that many churches may die without reorganizing congregations and programs. A study in several counties shows inadequate facilities and limited active participation, with many members not attending Sunday School and low weekly contributions.

Ohio Columbus Ohio State University Mitchell United States Tuscarawas Harrison Guernsey Coshocton Leon C. Neher Manchester Ind.) College

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Cosmic ray particles arrive from beyond the solar system

Scientists report cosmic ray particles entering Earth's atmosphere carry energy millions of times higher than achievable in ground experiments. The mysterious origin outside the solar system prompts researchers to study their sources and acceleration mechanisms.

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Ribbon Cut In Opening Of Bridge

A new bridge over Sandusky Bay opens to traffic with ribbon cutting by state and federal highway officials. Gov. Rhodes attends. The Thomas A Edison Memorial Bridge costs 15.5 million and shortens the old two land drawbridge. The structure spans 2048 feet and rises 43 feet above the bay, part of a 6.7 mile highway link from U.S. 6 to Ohio 2.

Sandusky—P Sandusky Bay James A. Rhodes U.S. 6 Sandusky Ohio 2 Port Clinton Cleveland Toledo

Contested Beatings Allegation At Longview Hospital Hearings

In Columbus Pa a full day hearing on the dismissal of attendant Harold K Leigh from Longview State Hospital explored alleged brutal treatment of mental patients. Testimony conflicted as Leigh and backers push for scrutiny while hospital officials cite cause including inefficiency and absenteeism. If Leigh loses, further legal action may follow.

Columbus Longview State Hospital Harry H. McIlwain Cincinnati McIlwain Harold K. Leigh Longview Asst. Atty William M. Hoiles Leigh Pound Charles W. Wardlow Wallace Wardlow McKwain Common Pleas Court

Wilkesville Community Christmas Events Highlight Week

Wilkesville notes report a Home Demonstration group Christmas party at Mrs Alva De Vaults with gift exchanges. Visitors include the Findleys of Gallipolis and Eugene Campbell visiting his ill father-in-law Charles Campbell. A week of vacationing Georgia Gray stays with the Grays. Stephen Foley visited Cecil and Louise King in Athens. A community Christmas entertainment is set for December 22 at 7 30 p m at the Presbyterian Church.

Wilkesville Alva Devault Ray Findley Gallipolis May Duffy Eugene Campbell Fronton

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