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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1955

Page

7

Bitter Cold Ushers In Christmas Cantata At Athens Schools

Athens Junior High eighth and ninth graders presented a Christmas cantata featuring eight vocal and instrumental selections. Patty Lee opened with a prologue as the chorus began, with solos by John Krauskopf Judie Ferguson Linda Lee David Justice and others. The program was directed by J. V. Kessler and Edith Stocklin supervised narration and scenes.

Athens Ign Patty Lee John Krauskopf Linda Lee Judie Ferguson Little Town of Beth-lehem Lord Jesus Judy Buck Robin Flowers David Justice Janet Stiff Mike Downard Connie Glasgo Sharon Weekley Mr. J. V. Kessler Mise Edith Stocklin

West Side Pupil Christmas Pageant Delights School

West Side School children presented a Christmas pageant at the West Side PTA meeting with a 130 member choir performing on stage. Students sang family carols and pieces like Away In a Manger while younger grades formed a trio and others led candle songs. The dramatic retelling featured numerous students and teachers assisting as stage helpers and ushers.

West Side PTA Cinda Conner Linda Bails Judy McKibben Julie McMullen Richard Straw Linda’ McVey Michael Kasler April Cottrell Kay Bell Judy Carsey Richard Haddox Gary Ian Juanita Young Regenia Gilbert Melanie Wood Bruce] Kelsey Robert Graves David Wright John ‘Tippie Jerry Bratton Charles Coen James Bricklee Nancy Bretz Phillip Straw Eva Malone Herbert McClintick

Parking on West Washington St Reverses Side

Police chief Joseph B. Grogan announced a change to parking rules on West Washington Street between High and Pratt. Parking will move from the north to the south side to improve traffic flow and street surface access.

Eran EE Penn Ormsions W. Washington St High Pratt Joloseph B. Grogan Washington Grogan

Mail Through Yule Card Delayed 28 Years

A Christmas card mailed in 1927 from Athens Ohio to Butte Montana arrived in 1955 for Albert Jones after circling the country. Another letter intended for Stockport England bounced via Belfast and the United States before returning to England, illustrating odd postal detours. Arthur E. Cornwell, Athens postmaster, has no explanation for the delays.

Albert Jones Butte Mont Athens Ohi Jones Velinda Jones Ist Arthur E. Cornwell Stockport Ohio Belfast England Chester County United States Engand

Case Against County Opens Before Court

The suit filed by Daniel Pancake against county commissioners seeks 37 531 45 for injuries from an auto accident at the Monday Creek bridge on County Road 74 Sept 12 1982. Pancake alleges negligence in road stone placement and missing warning markers. The petition was filed Jan 8 1954 and demurrers were overruled by Judge Francis D White and the Court of Appeals.

Daniel Pancake Common Pancake Monday Creek Francis D. White Court of Appeals

Amesville Decked for Yale Holidays and Community Events

Amesville glows with Christmas lights sponsored by the council and the Ames-Bern Townships Men's Community Club. A white cross on Ames School and a large tree at the main intersection mark the observance. Santa visits on December 24. In other news, Mrs Helen Hull, 57, pleaded innocent to failing to yield the right of way after a three car collision on Morris Ave. ROTC student fainted in class at engineering building. Perkinsoa resident taken to University Center by city squad. Athens Tenak Walton League to nominate and elect officers at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the league cabin, says president Lee Marsh.

Amesville Yale Council Ames-Bern Townships Ames School Santa Claus Muse Helen E. Hull Montrose Ave Hull Morris Ave Perkinsoa University Center Athens Tenak Walton League Sundai the League Lee Marsh

Ohio University to Open Catholic Student Center and Chapel

The university plans a Catholic student chapel at Ohio University with Rev. Fr. Walter Plimmer as chaplain. The Genestus building will serve as a student church, housing facilities for Catholic students, student meetings, and religious services. Plans include a church named for Saint Genestus with space for activities and worship, reflecting growth in Catholic student enrollment.

Ohio University Walter Plimmer Iain Genesur Hall Ne Court St Ohig Theater Ertner Plimmer Mit Genesius Ual SePault Cainote St Pauls Ana Fangemente Efident Charen Wortip St. ‘Genestun Jean Hamed Father Philmer Bisnon John King Serbemile Tather Pliner Cathole University of America Waanington College of Steudeneie

Automation Concerns at SAM Meeting Highlight Risks

Russell Herrold warned the Society for the Advancement of Management that automation can be carried too far. An Anchor Hocking Corp. VP said automation may raise product costs and depress taste as industries evolve. The Ohio University Alumni Association president urged research to meet customer demand.

Russell Herrold Society For the Advancement of Management Anchor Hocking Corp Ohio University” Alumni Association Herrold Develo

CAP Unit Sets January Events for Civil Air Patrol Cadets

Jeng Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol announces a public fundraiser at the Armory on Friday evening January 30 featuring the orchestra of Hob Hollowey to support CAP programs in the area. The squadron also held a Thursday meeting at Ohio University Airports and discussed government questions and cadet activities. About 40 cadets attended the Monday evening session at Athens High School where Dr. Robert Main conducted physical examinations. no cadet meetings during Christmas tension. next meeting set for Monday evening January 9.

Civil Air Patrol T Olton CAP Hob Hollowey Aga Gluon Ohio Clarence Athens Robert Main Olson

Jury fines Mrs Pearl Brown in assault case

Mrs Pearl Brown of Guysvill was fined 50 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court on a charge of assault and battery. A previous report said 5 dollars.

Pearl Brown Guysvill

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