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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1955

Page

7

Ohio U to Hear Civil Service Chief at Mid Year Graduation

U S Civil Service Chief Ph Young will deliver the commencement address to 119 Ohio University seniors at Memorial Auditorium at 2 p.m. The speaker, representative on civilian personnel matters to Eisenhower, previously led Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business. Degrees go to 72 men and 27 women. a reception follows in the 184 Lounge of the Ohio University Center hosted by President and Mrs. John C Baker.

Ph Young Ontesdean Civil Service Commission Ohio University Eisenhower Young Columbia University Graduate School of Business Administration U. S John C Baker Ohio University Center Memorial Auditorium

Columbus Lnit To Confer Degree

Columbus Lnit To Confer Degree meets at the Masonic Temple Friday at 8 p m to confer the degree in full form on a class of candidates for Athens Commandery 15. Refreshments will be served after the meeting, said G Houck commander.

Mt. Vernon Knights Templar Columbua Masonic

Three Athens Brothers Serve in Army

Mr and Mrs P S Warsley of 32 Lorene Ave report three sons serving in the Army. Two are in the Far East and one in Alaska. Harold R Wameley, married to Helen of Pitkin La, is stationed in LA as a purchasing agent in a special projects office. Private Jack Wayne Wamaley serves on Okinawa after February 194. 16 months duty. Private Gilbert Lawrence Wamaley is a ski trooper at Ft Richardson near Anchorage Alaska, departed in eigen 194 for 18 months of duty.

P S Warsley Lorene Ave Far East Alaska Korea Special Projects Harold R. Wameley Helen Pitkin Okinawa Jack Wayne Wamaley Ft. Richardson Anchorage Gilbert Lawrence Wamaley Uty

One Leg Is Shorter Than the Other

The piece from Los Angeles notes that many people have one leg shorter by about a half inch and discusses common concerns about leg length differences. It reflects light entertainment style rather than a formal health report.

Los Angeles

Radar Station In Canada Keeps Vigil

A Pine Tree radar station perched on a Ontario hill forms part of a North American air defense chain. The facility, staffed by 280 personnel, links with US and Canadian forces to track and intercept enemy aircraft, with future lines planned along the 55th parallel and in the Arctic.

North America United States Canada 55Th Parallel Arctic

Wilful Absence Cited In Divorce Petition

Virginia Mitchell cites wilful absence in a divorce petition against Robert Mitchell filed in Common Pleas Court. The couple married April 6 1945 in Kansas City Kansas and have four children whose custody is sought by the mother. She says the husband left their Athens Route 3 home on April 5 1952 and has not returned.

Virginia Mitchell Common Pleas Robert Mitchell Kansas City Kan Mitchell Athens

Real Estate Transfer James Odenthal to Jacob Wagner

James Odenthal transfers real estate in York Township to Jacob Wagner in Buchtel. Property details not specified in the fragment. The deed appears recorded in the local York Township transfer notices.

James Odenthal Buchtel Jacob Wagner York Township

Columbia Ave Resident Mae Sheperd Dies at 73

Athens native Mae Sheperd, 73, dies Thursday morning at her home 59 Columbia Ave after a long illness. Survived by daughter Georgia James and sister Stella Guew of Athens. First husband Lewis Cosa died in 1929. second husband Ligi Sheperd died last November. Arrangements are being completed.

Mae Sheperd Athens Columbia Ave Georgia James Stella Guew Lewis Cosa Ligi Sheperd

Marriage License for Douglas Calvin and Margaret Calvin

Herald reports a marriage license issued for Douglas Calvin, 32, and Margaret Calvin, 25, both of Athens.

Herald Douglas Margaret Calvin Athens

March of Dimes Campaign Lags in Athens County

The 1956 March of Dimes drive in Athens County trails behind last year with Joe Chepenmin, campaign director, appealing for more donations. To date the drive has netted only about $9,000, far short of the $21,000 raised in two campaigns last year, as organizers warn the chapter will fall short of its needs for upcoming campaigns.

Athena Joe Chepenmin Chapman Athens Oia

Roll With the Punch in Auto Crashes Says Surgeon

A bone surgeon from Los Angeles urges occupants to cushion heads during crashes. His exhibit shows how head, leg, and arm protection reduces injuries, with indirect notes on how airbags, steering, and reduced power affect fatalities.

Los Angeles American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Jacob Kulowski St. Joseph Cornell University Kulowski

Athens Rites Planned for Meigs County Miner Minister

Funeral rites will be conducted Friday morning in reburied for Hedley Maser coal miner and Ar ototic Church minister who died Wednesday afternoon at Wisey in Sneveville Meigs County. Survivors include wife May five daughters and several sons. Friends may call at the Dowler Home Friday 11 am services will be led by Hettie Hawk with further rites Saturday in Cambridge.

Hedley Maser Ar Oatotic Wade Henday Wisey Sneveville Meigs County Fern England Mason Fife Guertemy County Oie May Clyde Plwer Dayton Joseph Scott Derwent Hettie Hawk Bertal Cambridge

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