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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1960

Page

6

Ohio University Receives Air Force Surplus Aircraft

Ohio University owns a C 45 Twin Beechcraft delivered from Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama under a surplus aircraft program. The craft cost under 200 dollars and will be modified for civilian use in about 30 days. It will seat a pilot co pilot and four passengers and be used jointly by the university and the Air Force ROTC.

Ohio University Air Force Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Ala Ohio U Paul R. O’brien Air Force Rotc

Dow Lake Nears Full in Strouds Run Valley

Dow Lake nears full as rains and melting snow raise water behind Strouds Run Dam. Wildlife officials stock muskies red ear sunfish channel catfish and largemouth bass and plan limited summer fishing boating. Motorboats banned restrooms built fishing boating access open with no concessions.

Dow Lake Strouds Run Stroud’s Run Everett Ridge Ohio Division of Wildlife Ridge

Judge Grants Probation in Non Support Case

Francis Leonard Kinnison 29 of Columbus is placed on five year probation by Judge Francis D. White after entering a guilty plea to a non support indictment. Terms require lawful conduct and employment, no drinking إقامة visitations, monthly report to the prosecuting attorney, and gradual child support payments totaling 25 weekly, reduced to 20 weekly after arrears reach 340. Costs of 26.30 due within 60 days.

Francis Leonard Kinnison Columbus Francis D. White Common Pleas Kinnison

Salaries Boost Candidate Fees for May Primary

Salary hikes approved last year raise county office salaries in 1961. Filing fees hit a record 1040.25 from 39 candidates as pay increases range from 200 to 2600 dollars. key boosts include the common pleas and probate judges to 11859.34 and 9950.34 respectively, with other offices rising to 4200 5750 5300 6200 6000 6400.

Election Board Athens County Ray Bobo Board of Elections Common Pleas Probate Court Common Pleas Court

Richland Brigade Called To Grass Fire

The Richland Area Fire Brigade sent one truck to Rome Township Thursday afternoon to fight a grass fire at the Orville Stover residence on New England Road. Firemen arrived to find the blaze under control and it was extinguished, though it had threatened the New England Cemetery.

Richland Area Rome Township Orville Stover New England Rd New England

Athens State Hospital Staffer Licensed To Practice

Dr. Eugene Omelsky of the Athens State Hospital staff has been licensed to practice medicine and surgery. A Vienna graduate, he was listed among those who passed last December's examinations by the Medical Board of Ohio.

Eugene Omelsky Athens State Hospital Associated Press University of Vienna Austria Medical Board of Ohio

Fire department responds to 688 E State St for unconscious woman

At 2 42 p m Thursday emergency squad was sent to 688 East State Street for Mae Leviner 85 reported unconscious. She received oxygen at home and was transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital for further care.

Fire Department E. State St Mae Leviner Sheltering Arms Hospital

Falgione Fined in Athens County Court for No Operator License

Joseph Falgione aged 28 of Nelsonville was fined 25 dollars and costs in Athens County Court after a State Highway Patrol arrest for lacking an operator's license.

Joseph Falgione Nelsonville Athens

Questionnaire Drives Farm Data For Watershed Plan

Ohio University agriculture students and FFA members will survey farmers in the Margaret Creek Watershed to collect data for the final watershed program application, according to Athens Soil Conservation District conservationist John Millar. Annual 1960 work plans were reviewed at a joint meeting of district supervisors and the watershed committee. A minimum of five farm plans will be completed each month. The newly elected president of the Athens County Junior Fair Board, a Freshman at Ohio University and First Baptist nursery teacher, will chair her first meeting Monday at 8 p m in the county extension office.

FFA Ohio University Department of Agriculture Margaret Creek John Millar Athens Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors Athens County Junior Fair Board E. T. van Dyke Ohio First Baptist Church FHA AHS

Bound To Jury On Non Support Charge

Robert Foreman 33 of 343 W State St pleaded innocent to a non support charge in Municipal Court. He was ordered held on 200 bond for the grand jury. The complaint signed by Forest Rose Foreman charged him with failing to provide for two minor children. TO MEET SUNDAY Athens Council Knights of Columbus will meet at 7 30 pm Sunday in the K of C Hall. Carl Gueswin Ironton district deputy will attend.

Robert Foreman W. State St Forest Rose Foreman Brown Ave Athens Council Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Carl Gueswin Ironton

Ministers Plan Vacation Church School in Athens

The Athens County Ministerial Association met at Central Ave Methodist Church to discuss a united Vacation Church School and heard poet evangelist Charles Hastings Smith of Arkansas. They agreed to consider a plea for a part time chaplain at Athens State Hospital. Ministers present included J A Long Arnold Beckwith Kenneth Nason Joe Maffett James Charl ey Ewing Ross Paul Hooks Jack Haun Carl Wooten Miles Hoon Lester Litten Lloyd Evans and John McRoberts.

Athens County Central Ave. Methodist Church Charles Hastings Smith Arkansas Athens State Hospital J. A. Long Arnold Beckwith Kenneth Nason Joe Maffett James Charnley Ewing Ross Paul Hooks Jack Haun Carl Wooten Miles Hoon Lester Litten Lloyd Evans John McRoberts

Ex Marshfield Resident Dies in Port Clinton Funeral

Friends report the death of Ivo M. Cooper former New Marshfield resident who died this week in Port Clinton. Funeral services were held today. He is survived by his wife Marie Straight, two daughters Mrs Bigle Green of New York City and Mrs Gene Bolt of Catawa Cliff Ohio, two granddaughters, a sister Mrs Ross Gregor of Genoa, a brother Kenneth of Toledo, and other relatives.

New Marshfield Ivo M. Cooper Port Clinton Cooper Marie Straight Bigle Green New York City Gene Bolt Catawa Cliff Ohio Ross Gregor Genoa Kenneth Toledo John Withers Union John Charles William Cooper Athens R. H. Stright

Births and admissions noted at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson Guysville a daughter. Admitted Mrs Chris Hansen Athens H O Wagner Athens Mrs Cora Mae Leviner Ath ens Richard Nutter Carpenter Mrs Ralph Sayre Guysville Mrs James Young Athens Edgar Burton Coolville Route Mrs Paul Poston Logan and son Mrs Albert Knox Carpenter Route 1 and daughter Mrs J E Cline Athens Robert Lent Jacksonville Mrs Vernon Walls Athens Route 4 and daughter Otis Munn Albany Thomas Ayers Athens Mrs Bill Jay Turner Athens

Chris Hansen Athens H. O. Wagner Cora Mae Leviner Richard Nutter Carpenter Ralph Sayre Guysville James Young Edgar Burton Coolville Paul Poston Logan Albert Knox J. E. Cline Robert Lent Jacksonville Vernon Walls Otis Munn Albany Thomas Ayers Bill Jay Turner

Camp Group Elects Officers for Arrow Camp Display Plans

Officers of the Order of the Arrow elected at a meeting last night with Russell Tippett Chaunce as new chief and Nathan Robe Athens as secretary-treasurer. They succeed Robbie Mahn and Joe Watkins. William Philabaum Buchtel is adult adviser. The chapter plans store window camping displays in Athens and Nelsonville after Saturday trail work at Camp Lowman.

Order of the Arrow Scouting Russell Tippett Chaunce Nathan Robe Athens Robbie Mahn Joe Watkins William Philabaum Buchtel Lowman Nelsonville

Ohio Wesleyan President Speaks at Athens Church Event

Dr. David A. Lockmiller, newly named president of Ohio Wesleyan University, will be guest speaker at the second anniversary service of the First Methodist Church in Athens. The program includes morning prayer, scripture reading, and choral performances by three choirs under the direction of Mrs. Nessley, Mrs. Stephenson, and Judith Dearth.

David A. Lockmiller Ohio Wesleyan University First Methodist Church Athens Tenn Lockmiller North Carolina State College University of Chattanooga Emory and Cumberland The Association of American Colleges Phi Beta Kappa Rotary International W. Carl Hickey Chillicothe George Kennedy

Scout Week Observance Launches Golden Anniversary Year

Nearly 900 Athens Countians join the National Boy Scout Week events marking the 50th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. In the Hock Hocking District 31 units will observe with church services, potlucks, courts of honor, displays, and a statewide Columbus meeting. Robbie Mahn will represent the Kootaga Area Council, with jamboree plans in Denver and a Washington DC monument project ahead.

Athens Kootaga Area Nelsonville Columbus Ohio Robbie Mahn Kootaga Robert Mahn Lockbourne Air Force Base Teders Denver Colo Hock-Hocking Jack Sowers Post 70 Frank Grubb Glouster Ripley W. Va

State Auditor James H. Rhodes Visits OU in Athens

State Auditor James H. Rhodes toured Ohio University in Athens with his daughter on Thursday. He met OU representative Don Campbell and Treasurer Paul R. O'Brien, then had lunch at the OU Center.

James H. Rhodes Athens Ohio University Don Campbell Paul R. O'Brien

Two 19 Year Old Drivers Fined for Speeding

Lawrence T. McDaniel 19 of Nelsonville Route 1 paid 20 dollars plus costs for speeding after pleading guilty in Municipal Court. Wendell L. Marratta 19 of Springfield was fined 10 dollars plus costs. A light rain totaling .01 inch fell in Athens last night. The high yesterday reached 57 with a low of 41 this morning.

State Highway Patrol Lawrence T. McDaniel Nelsonville Wendell L. Marratta Springfield Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

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