Church To Be Stronger After Fire Damages First Methodist
Dr. John M. Versteeg told his Athens Ohio congregation that the First Methodist Church building was lost in a $575,000 fire but the church would endure and grow stronger. Officials organized building and campaign committees and sought office space for church and Wesley Foundation activities as fire crews continued cooling and guarding ruins into Sunday. Mayor Peter B. Lee praised firefighters who fought the blaze through the night and halted spread toward nearby homes and the Pi Beta Phi sorority house.
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John M. Versteeg
First Methodist Church
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Versteeg
Dr. Versteeg
Peter B. Lee
Pi Beta Phi
Distributor Wanted Spare Time to Start Small Wholesale Business
Classified notice seeking a district manager to interview for a nationwide opportunity. Established accounts, no risk, no selling or experience required, $2200 cash handles all equipment and inventory, references required, respond with phone number to Box 3874 The Messenger.
Freedom Week Balloon Launch at Ohio University Airport
Athens plans a 1 p.m. Saturday observance with 23 plastic helium balloons launched by the Athens Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mayor Peter B. Seel and Eagles president Elmer Tittle urge participation to promote Radio Free Europe as part of the Crusade for Freedom.
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Athens
Crusade For Freedom
Athens Aerie
Order of Eagles
Peter B. Seel
Southeastern Ohio
Eavles
Elmer Tittle
Ohio University
Radio Free Europe
Ex-Resident George Graham 66 Dies in Akron
George Graham 66 a former Wolfe Street resident of Athens died Sunday in Akron at his niece’s home Miss Mildred Hughes. He was a retired brick mason and is survived by brother Harry Graham Miami Fla nephew Carlos Bean Athens and niece Mariel Bean Columbus. Friends may call after Tuesday noon at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with services Wednesday 10 a.m. by Rev John Snedden. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
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George Graham
Wolfe St
Athens
Akron
Mildred Hughes
Harry Graham
Miami
Fla
Carlos Bean
Mariel Bean
Columbus
Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes
John Snedden
West Union Street
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births announced for Mr and Mrs J W Seyfried Athens a daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Wingett Guysville a daughter Mr and Mrs Roger Wolfe Cananville a daughter Mr and Mrs Walter Zinn Wellston a son Admitted Estella Benson Columbus George Billy Athens Harley Wallace Chauncey Harry G Miller New Marshfield Charlies Bobo Shade Carrie Kranyik Chauncey Mattie Bean Albany Thelma Rodehaver Athens Route 4 Beth Kelly Athens Mrs Melba Henslee Zaleski Dismissed Joseph W Gura Athens Route 4 and son Dorothy Perry Albany James Matheny Athens Route Earl H Funk Athens Jo Ann Bainey Athens Route Darrell Andrews Athens William Gibson Cleveland Mrs Marvel Love Corning Kerry DeWeese Athens Mrs Mallie Lowther Carpenter Judy Smith Amesville Stanley Road Coolville
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J. W. Seyfried
Athens
Charles Wingett
Guysville
Roger Wolfe
Canaonville
Walter Zinn
Wellston
Estella Benson
Columbus
George Billy
Harley Wallace
Chauncey
Harry G. Miller
New Marshfield
Charlies Bobo
Shade
Carrie Kranyik
Mattie Bean
Albany
Thelma Rodehaver
Beth Kelly
Melba Henslee
Zaleski
Joseph W. Gura
Dorothy Perry
James Matheny
Darrell Andrews
William Gibson
Cleveland
Marvel Love
Corning
Kerry DeWeese
Mallie Lowther
Carpen
Woman and child injured in Athens traffic crashes
A woman Carrie Kranyik of Chauncey and a 7 year old Cathy Chakiris were injured in separate Athens crashes Saturday. Kranyik was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. The second crash at S Congress and W Union Streets involved Robert Seddon of Athens Route 2. Cathy Chakiris suffered a bump to the head. Police report not available Monday.
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Athens
Carrie Kranyik
Chauncey
Sheltering Arms Hospital
S. Congress
W. Union
Robert Sedden
Cathy Chakiris
Mike Kakiris
Church St
Thefts Hit Athens Hat Cleaners and Decker Home
The Athens Hat Cleaners on 29 South Court Street was entered through a basement window and $150 stolen. A pocketbook was taken from the Robert Decker home on Stimson Avenue, later recovered with a small amount missing. second such theft at the Decker residence in a month.
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Athens
S. Court St
Robert Decker
Stimson Ave
Decker
OU Graduate Joins Defiance Law Firm
Ohio University 1942 alumnus David W. Williams was made a member of Shaw and Clemens in Defiance. A Tuscarawas County native, he was admitted to the bar in March 1961 after Cleveland Marshall Law School and has been with the firm since October 1952. Williams is secretary of the Defiance County Bar Association and is married to Marybeth Davies. they have two sons, David and Stephen. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II.
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David W. Williams
Ohio University
Shaw and Clemens
Defiance
Tuscarawas County
Cleveland- Marshall Law School
Defiance County Bar Association
Marybeth Davies
the Plains
David
Stephen
Williams
Marine Corps
Two Calls Answered By Fire Department
Two city fire calls Sunday evening caused only minor damage. At 7 19 pm firefighters went to Jake's Restaurant 8 Court St where a fluorescent light transformer burned out. damage minimal. Earlier at 6 40 pm they answered 250 E State St where an emergency brake stuck on Harold Buchert's auto at Biddle Hall. no damage reported.
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Jake
Court St
E. State St
Harold Buchert
Biddle Hall
Cabeen Denies Assault Charge In Municipal Court
George M Cabeen of Athens pleaded innocent to assault and battery in Municipal Court. Ralph W Clark the affidavit filer alleged Cabeen struck Clark's daughter Sue Clark. Cabeen remained jailed on a 200 dollar bond after a Wednesday hearing.
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George M. Cabeen Athens
Ralph W. Clark
N. Congress Sr
Cabeen
Sue Clark
Fellow Craft Club Announces Tuesday Meeting
The Fellow Craft Club will meet on Tuesday at 8 30 p m in the Masonic Temple per president Don Sanders.
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Masonic Temple
Don Sanders
Paramythia Lodge 25 meets at Masonic Temple Tuesday
Paramythia Lodge 25 F and AM will hold its meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Masonic Temple, according to the C M master.
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Paramythia Lodge
F&am
Masonic Temple
C. M
First Year Report Presents Athens Municipal Court Stats
The Athens Municipal Court, in its first year, handled 1555 cases with receipts totaling 38147.03 dollars, mostly criminal. Civil actions were 14. average five court days weekly with nearly six cases daily, some taking multiple days.
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Athens
John Newcomb
June Hunter
McBee Award Night For City Fireman And Policeman
The McBee Awards for meritorious municipal service will be presented Monday night at the City Council meeting. Fireman and policeman named as Man of the Year will receive the honors, with Vice President Roger Connor of The McBee Company making the presentations. A special committee of civic, ministerial, and elected leaders selected the recipients.
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McBee
Roger Connor
McBee Company
Portrait plans funded for Copeland portrait at Ohio University
Funds to paint a portrait of the late Professor C. M. Copeland founder of the Ohio University College of Commerce. The work will hang in the new Commerce building under construction. Donors of $1000 gain inscribed names on the back of the canvas with committee members named.
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C. M. Copeland
College of Commerce
Ohio University
Commerce
R. P D. Beckett
W. H. Fenzel
R H. Paynier
E. E. Ray
Boris M Sponselier
Cub Parent Meet Is Slated Tonight
The monthly cub parent orientation is at 7 30 p m Monday in First Presbyterian Church. District leaders and training committee oversee the session for eight year old boys seeking cub scout applications. Prospective cub scouts need not attend the meeting.
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First Presbyterian Church
Driver Fined Jailed as License Is Suspended
Robert L. Welch 34 of Columbus was arrested by the State Highway Patrol on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He pleaded guilty in Municipal Court, was fined 125 dollars plus costs, sentenced to three days in jail, and his driving rights suspended for three months.
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Avera
Iran
State Highway Patrol
Robert L. Welch
Columbus
Welch
Hocking River Crest Reaches New High After Rain
Floodwaters from a heavy rainfall sent the Hocking River to 198 feet the highest since January 1953. Creeks including Federal and Ungated Route WA overran roads. motorists aided by a wrecker after a truck stalled in floodwater. Area roads blocked, workers report high water limiting access.
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Hocking River
CL. Colmer
Hamley Run
Federal Creek
Amewilie
Sharpeburg
Fisher Station
Poston
Glen Ebon
Defense Corps Unit Dines at Stadium Restaurant
Members of Company A 22nd Battalion 2nd Infantry Ohio Defense Corps held a dinner at the Stadium Restaurant on Saturday. Present were Capt and Mrs Kenneth W. Landa Lt and Mrs Jonert W. McAfee Lt and Mrs Drennen of Goldaferry Lt and Mrs James M. Holland Sgt and Mrs James W. Gates Sgt and Mrs Andrew J Mroenk Sgt and Mrs Holly Hudnell and Sgt and Mrs Wilbur Witham.
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2Nd Infantry
Ohio Defense Corps
Stadium
Kenneth W. Landa
Jonert W. McAfeend
Mere Drennen
Goldaferry
James M. Holland
James W. Gates
Andrew J Mroenk
Holly Hudnell
Wilbur Witham
EXSORA Claims Fast Relief From Itch Mite
An advertisement claims EXSORA eliminates the itch mite almost instantly and offers that only three applications are required for relief. Available at all drug stores and ady.
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Ufe
Ady
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