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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1959

Page

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West Invites Russia To New Summit Amid Berlin Tensions

Western leaders including Eisenhower De Gaulle and Macmillan met to plan a April 7 summit with Khrushchev. They reaffirmed four power principles to defend Berlin and pressed for disarmament talks by a 10 nation East West commission as a test of Soviet intent. De Gaulle accepted a U S invitation to visit in April as discussions moved toward a potential series of summits.

East Berlin Khrushchev Konrad Adenauer Geneva de Gaulle United States Paris Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty NATO Europe U.N Washington Algeria Big Four

West European trade pact aims to avert war, ease tensions

An Atlantic economic council seeks to harmonize European and North American trade groups and resolve rival blocs in West Europe. Khrushchev’s summit invitation goes to the big three ambassadors in Moscow, leaving an open door for a new meeting site. Eisenhower caps his goodwill mission with talks alongside De Gaulle Macmillan and Adenauer before a Madrid visit.

Lantic Economic Council Europe West Europe Common Market Britain Khrushchev Moscow Kremlin Eisenhower de Gaulle Macmillan Adenauer Madrid

Two Pomeroy Teens Poisoned by CO From Stove

Two 19 year old Norma Barrett and 18 year old Joyce Case were exposed to carbon monoxide in a Pomeroy apartment. They were rushed to Meigs General Hospital in fair condition after finishing shifts at Crow's Steakhouse. Fire and Ohio Fuel Gas Co. workers found a heavy CO concentration from an unvented gas stove. Police urged residents to check stoves and warned of danger.

Robert Hoeflich Messenger Pomeroy Meigs General Hospital Norma Barrett Robert Barrett Rutland Joyce Case Stephen Case Apple Grove Manning Roush Miss Case Ohio Fuel Gas Co Goodwin Meigs Hospital Meigs Countians

Former Suitor Townsend Weds in Brussels Ceremony

Peter Townsend, once linked to Princess Margaret, married Marie-Luce Jamagne in Brussels at noon. Townsend, 44, had been engaged to his secretary Marie-Lake. the Church of England bans such a marriage while the former wife is living.

Brussels Belgium Margaret Peter Townsend Marie-Luce Jamagne Antwerp Townsend Marie-Lake Princess Margaret Church of England

Veteran Perry County Doctor Dies At Age 88

Dr. James W. Miller 88 longtime Perry County physician died Friday in Bethesda Hospital Zanesville a day after his 88th birthday Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Corning Methodist Church Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery New Lexington He was president of the Corning Board of Education a director of the Perry County Health Department and a director of the Corning Bank Survived by his wife Goldie a foster daughter two nieces and three stepdaughters Friends may call at the Miller family home.

Corning James W. Miller Perry County Miller Bethesda Hospital Zanesville Corning Methodist Church Stanton Smith Greenlawn New Lexington Goldie Corning Board of Education Perry County Health Department Corning Bank

Police Find Stolen Motors

Police in Norwood report 23 high speed auto transmissions smuggled from a General Motors plant were recovered. Alan Doherty 33 Covington Ky Arthur McCreary 34 Norwood and Thomas Smith Kenwood bartender were charged with grand larceny and receiving stolen goods. Value of the gear estimated at 7000 to 10000 dollars.

Cincinnati Norwood General Motors Corp

Thief Caught With His Pants Down in Mineola Burglary

Mineola New York detectives questioned John E Whitfield about a tavern burglary. He raised his hands and then slipped his trousers revealing $20 in coins in his beltless pockets. He admitted taking the money from the bar and was held for grand jury action.

Mineola N.Y John E. Whitfield

Promise Of A White Christmas Hits Athens Area

A pre Christmas snowfall reached about 2.5 inches in Athens Monday morning causing traffic snarls. Crews spread salt and cinders to clear streets as state highway workers aided clearance. Two accidents were reported as patrol advised cautious driving.

Athens Area Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Logan Huntington W. Va

Mental Facethiv Proper Scores Conditions

Jay W Collins, head of Euclid Glenville Hospital, criticized past leadership for Ohio mental hospital conditions after a statewide survey. He spoke at Newton D Baker Health Center, defending tax policy while predicting steady improvements over the next six months. Governor DiSalle received praise.

Cleveland Jay W. Collins Ohio Newton D. Baker Health Center Parents Volunteer Assny For Collins Euclid Glenville Hospital

Mother Dies Unaware of Infant birth in Bronx Hospital

Mary Materasso, 27, died Sunday after a coma from a cerebral hemorrhage in a Bronx apartment. Doctors delivered a premature baby daughter Thursday while she lay in an iron lung, the infant dying Saturday.

New York Mary Materasso

War bride finds aid as Fort Worth police rally support

Marie Mackey, a Korean War bride, cried with relief as officers and neighbors organized a rescue after alarmed neighbors found her two young daughters in distress. Officer Haddix coordinated help, a grocer donated food, and barroom collections plus radio appeals funded gifts. Carolers from First Congregational Church provided comfort at Somers’ home.

Fort Worth Tex Marie Mackey R. J. Haddix Haddix Beverly Judy Marie Marie Mac Key George Somers First Congregational Church

Steel Negotiators Resume POINT PLEASANT

John D. Smith 74 of Arbuckle died from a gun shot wound en route to Holzer Hospital after the rifle was allegedly loaded by him following a dog disturbance. Deputy Harsh Barger labeled the shooting accidental. Survived by a wife two sisters and one brother funeral service Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Raynes Funeral Home with burial in Suncrest Cemetery.

Point Pleasant John D. Smith Arbuckle Holzer Hospital D. M. Harshbarger Neve Stradw Angeles Calif Deborah Nichols East Liverpool Ohio Roma Raynes Buffalo Raynes Funeral Home Charles Rodgers Suncrest Cemetery

Stalemate in Steel Talks Triggers Mutual Blame

Washington AP Union and steel company negotiators meet after a 10 day gap as both sides trade accusations over the deadlock. Union President David J. McDonald says companies block progress while reports say union demands drive the stalemate.

Washington Union and Steel Company David J. McDonald United Steelworkers McDonald Big Steel

Oil Fire Wrecks Tank At Logan Farm

Firefighters subdued a crude oil blaze at a Washington Powers farm near the Hocking River in Logan. The fire, started before dawn, burned about a quarter of a tank and was under control by 9:45 p.m. Snow and mud slowed response and a pumper truck and ladder wagon became bogged.

Logan — Logan Logan Washington Powers Farm Hocking River Robert Courter

Six Die In Lima Hotel Fire At Holloran Hotel

Six men aged 50 to 89 were killed when a blaze on the upper floor of Lima Ohio's Holloran Hotel swept through the structure Sunday night. Firefighters contained the flames with neighboring businesses unharmed, while cause remained undetermined.

Lima, Ohio Holloran Barney McCloskey John Phalen Patrick Moran Fred McCoy Wasil Kierucek Thomas O'Day Lima Mae Milbaugh

Goats Arrested In Glouster Overnight Prank

Patrolman James Trace jailed six goats after a Route 2 homeowner reported uninvited guests. The chief and mayor learned of the joke, bail was posted, and the goats were housed at the dog pound while owners are sought. If unclaimed, goats may go to the humane society.

Glouster James Trace Billy Marie Jewell Route 2 Trace Ray Fulton Wilbur Balderson Balderson The Humane Society

Three Ohioans Ordained To Catholic Priesthood

In Rome at the Pontifical North American College 45 students were ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood on Sunday. Among the honorees were Charles M. Benedetti of Columbus David F. Sorohan of New Lexington and Francis W Voellmecke of Cincinnati.

Rome Pontifical North American College Charles M. Benedetti Lockbourne Rd Columbus David F. Sorohan N. High St New Lexington Francis W. Voellmecke Hayward St Cincinnati

Logan Woman Among 36 Injured In Bus Crash

An elderly Logan woman was among 36 injured when a Greyhound bus swerved to avoid sliding cars east of Springfield and overturned. Daisy Mae Harris, 15, Cleveland, was killed. Driver Robert Everman, 41, Franklin Indiana, said slick road conditions caused the crash and his attempt to swing left led to the bus overturning.

Logan Greyhound Scenicruiser Springfield Bedside Daisy Mae Harris Cleveland Robert Everman Franklin Ind

Teachers Warned About Christmas Payola in Westbury

Westbury New York teachers received a memorandum from Supt. Cecil Rice cautioning against gifts that may be payola. He said teachers may accept gifts showing love and respect but warned a large gift could influence grading, leaving teachers to decide which gifts are sincere and which are payola.

Westbury N.Y Cecil. Rice

Rhodes Scholars Named From United States

Two Ohio youths are among 32 men named 1960 Rhodes scholars from the United States. Richard F. Celeste of Lakewood and Dennis Shaul of Akron are selections, Celeste a Yale student and Shaul a Notre Dame student.

Swarthmore Ohio Rhodes United States Richard F. Celeste Lakewood Yale Dennis Shaul Akron Notre Dame

Weekly Temperature Outlook with Light Weekend Snow

The forecast shows a warming trend through the week with average highs around 35 to 40 and lows near 21 to 25. Light snow is possible tonight and a chance of rain edging in Saturday as temperatures rise slightly above normal.

Last Civil War survivor Walter W. Williams laid in state in Houston

Walter W. Williams the last Civil War veteran, age 117, lay in state in a gray and gold uniform in Houston. Flags flew at half staff by executive order as President Eisenhower reflected on the fallen veteran. A full schedule of services followed including a 11 a.m. funeral at South Main Baptist Church and graveside rites in Franklin Texas. Williams listed Hood's Brigade forage master service with 5th Regiment as his role and lived with a daughter in Texas in recent years. He left more than 200 descendants.

Houston Tex Walter W. Williams Confederacy Soldiers of the Union Eisenhower White House Williams Harris County Civil Courts U. S. Army Houston Music Hall South Main Siv

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