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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1960

Page

5

Business Role Major In World Development

Dr. Paul L. Noble, dean of Ohio University College of Commerce, urged that American business play a major role in aiding underdeveloped regions. He argued for self interested, non exploitative aid to foster economic development and prevent communist influence, while noting these areas also supply raw materials and serve as markets for U S goods. Other OU speakers described self preservation in policy, education’s role, and the International Cooperative Association as a successor to Point Four with Guatemala’s urban education project and development plans.

Paul L. Noble Noble Ohio University College of Commerce College of Education Gifford B. Doxsee Frederick H. McKelvey Doxsee American University Beirut Lebanon Coxsee United States McKelvey International Cooperative Association Ministry of Education Guatemala

Cancer Crusade meeting stresses early checkups and public awareness

Cancer workers from 14 Southeastern Ohio counties heard Dr. Roger Johnson urge early doctor visits as essential to curing cancer. Karl Reiser noted cancer survival rose from one in seven in 1945 to one in three due to crusades. Local leaders and volunteers attended the Berry Hotel session ahead of the April 1960 Crusade.

American Cancer Society Berry Hotel Ohio Roger Johnson Nelsonville Karl Reiser Cleveland Society

Lions Review Continued Use of Projector

Athens Lions Club weighs further funding for a 1947 ceiling projector once used to help invalid readers. President Scotty Roberts reports it was kept by Ohio University Library, but has been lost several times and is now back in the library with librarian Walter Wright seeking Lions support to resume its use.

Athens Lions Club Scotty Roberts Lions Club Ohio University Library Walter Wright

Ten Athens Countians and OU students to Columbus for pre-induction tests

Five Athens Countians and four Ohio University students rode by bus to Fort Hayes in Columbus for pre-induction physical examinations. Group leader was Robert G. Scott of Athens. others included Edward Hughes of Guysville Carl Taylor of Stewart Leo Richards and Harry Kennedy of Glouster. Ted Stansbury of Glouster did not appear. OU attendees came from Troy Warren Canton and Terre Haute Indiana.

Athens Ohio University Columbus Ft. Hayes Robert G. Scott Edward E Hughes Guysville Carl W. Tabler Stewart Leo W. Richards Harry F. Kennedy Glouster Ted Stansbury Selective Service Donald C. Swift Troy Dennis M. Mosholder Warren Harold E. Maine Canton Theodore J. Warwick Terre Haute Ind

Moeller to Speak on Industry in Rural Area at Albany Lions

Cong. Walter H. Moeller will discuss Industry in the Rural Area at an Albany Lions Club meeting Saturday night. The open 8 p.m. session will be in the Albany High School cafeteria. Invited guests include members of the Margaret Creek Watershed District.

Walter H. Moeller Albany Lions Club Albany High School Lions Margaret Creek

Rites Set For Ex-Resident Evan Hamilton Sr

Funeral services will be held Friday at Central Ave Methodist Church for Evan Hamilton Sr former Athens resident who died Tuesday in Franklin. The service starts at 2 pm with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. He left Athens 29 years ago and worked as a machinist in Franklin and Hamilton. Surviving are three sons Evan L Thomas and Harry six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His wife died in 1933. Friends may call at the Robert Eaton funeral home in Franklin.

Central Ave West Union Street Hamilton Athens Franklin and Hamilton Evan L Chautauqua Ohio Thomas Franklin Harry Nelsonville Robert Eaton

Police School Session Tonight Postponed One Week

The third session of the police refresher school sponsored by the Athens Police Department has been postponed for one week. Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan announced the delay Thursday morning.

Athens Police Department Joseph B. Grogan

Albany Student Wins County Sportsmanship Essay

Albany eighth grader Stanley Willock, 12, won the Athens County Sportsmanship Association theme contest on Good Sportsmanship. Judges Myrta Ashworth and Mable Olson selected him from seven finalists. the work stresses everyday living fair play, and learning from defeat, with the association convening at Rome Canaan High School.

Lee Kleine Stanley Willock Albany Athens County Sportsmanship Association Juanita Clyse Stanley Myrta Ashworth East Elementary School Mable Olson Ohio University Athens County Rome-Canaan High School Tom Thomas

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

A list of admissions and births at Sheltering Arms Hospital includes a new son for Mr and Mrs Edwin Perry of Athens Route 1 and multiple patients admitted or noted, including Mrs Walter Ruth Athens Route 5 and Mrs Dorothy Graham Athens. Other entries mention Patricia Ann Stiers Athens and Grace Hawk Stewart among numerous named residents.

Edwin Perry Athens Walter Ruth Dorothy Graham Glen Brown Patricia Ann Stiers Fred Hammer Thomas Burke Lee Sherman Rowland Dais Pomeroy Paul Foreman Albany Grace Hawk Stewart

Traffic case against Franklin D. Penn in municipal court

Franklin D. Penn of Waverly, 33, was fined 20 dollars and costs in municipal court after being charged with failing to stop within the assured clear distance following a February 10 traffic accident. Police arrested Penn after the incident.

Franklin D. Penn Waverly Penn

Native of Lebanon Dies at 72 in Athens

Louis Abraham 72 of 392 N Court St Athens died Wednesday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a long illness. He came to the U S from Lebanon in 1895 and lived in Athens since 1927 operating pool rooms and restaurants until ill health forced retirement. He is survived by his uncle Joe Abraham of Athens. Funeral mass 9 a m Saturday at St Pauls Catholic Church Fr Jan B Kish officiating. Burial Mount Calvary Cemetery. Rosary 8 p m Friday at Jagers and Sons funeral home after 2 p m Friday visitation.

Louis Abraham N. Court St Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr. Abraham U. S Lebanon Athens Joe Abraham St. Paul’s Catholic Church Jan B. Kish Mount Calvary Cemetery Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Effie Bridge 82 dies in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Effie Bridge 82 of New Marshfield died early Thursday after a two month illness. She was born at Mineral and was active in the Church of Christ and several organizations. Survived by husband William L. Bridge four daughters two grandchildren a brother and two resigned or deceased siblings. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the New Marshfield Church of Christ with burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home to host calling after Friday noon.

Effie Bridge New Marshfield Mount St. Mary Hospital Mineral Thomas Anna D. Withers Church of Christ, Order of Eastern Star Summit Grange Pythian Sisters Garden Club William L. Bridge Mildred Niles Emma Sprague Kenton John C. Herron Margaret John Withers Athens Thomas Withers Martina D. Miller New Marshfield Church of ‘Christ Reece McGoldrick Miles E. Hoon New Marshfield Cemetery Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes

Two Drivers Charged In Athens Municipal Court

Two drivers were fined Wednesday in Municipal Court after state highway patrol charges. Thomas Sherman Pitts, 25, of Athens, was fined 10 dollars for improper backing and improper registration. Frederick J. Bishop, 36, of Athens Route 1, was fined 15 dollars plus costs for conditional speed. Both arrests followed accident investigations.

State Highway Patrol Thomas Sherman Pitts Athens Frederick J. Bishop

Shade Man Fined After Guilty Plea in Municipal Court

Norman B. Fulton of Shade pleaded guilty to intoxication in Municipal Court. He was fined 50 dollars and costs, forfeited a 100 dollar bond from last week, and received a 30 day jail sentence.

Norman B. Fulton Shade Fulton

Ath ens Masons confer Past Master degree at temple

The Past Master degree will be conferred at 7 30 p m Friday in the Masonic Temple by Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons, said William D Stewart high priest DeMolay to meet The Athens DeMolay will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Masonic Temple

Masonic Temple Athens Royal Arch Masons William D. Stewart Demolay Order of DeMolay

Marriage License for Allan Tate and Helen Cole

Allan Jay Tate a 22 year old truck driver of Walnut Grove Minnesota and Helen Cole a 20 year old cashier of Coolville are issued a marriage license in this filing.

Allan Jay Tate Walnut Grove Minn Helen Cole Coolville Cashier

Load Limits Reduced on County Roads in Ath ens County

County commissioners reduced load limits by 50 percent on all but five highways starting Saturday. Engineer John W. Dowler cited heavy snowfall and freezing thaw as reasons, listing nearly 106 highways affected. Exceptions include Kimberly Carbondale Road Glen Ebon Road Big Bailey Run Road Little Bailey Run Road and Poston Station Road.

Athens County John W. Dowler Kimberly-Carbondale Rd Glen Ebon Rd Big Bailey Run Little Bailey Run Poston Station

Tax Deadline Is Saturday In Athens County

Athens County Treasurer T. O. Kincade announced real estate tax collection ends Feb 20. Payment accepted while mail is processed, and taxpayers without statements should verify their address so statements can be mailed in the future.

Athens County T. O. Kincade Kincade

Patterson Taken To Penitentiary

Willie Patterson of Detroit Michigan was sent to the Ohio State Penitentiary to serve a sentence for non support after violating probation. He had been placed on probation in March and was escorted to Columbus by Sheriff Harold Shields.

Willie Patterson Detroit Mich Ohio State Penitentiary Patterson Harold Shields Columbus

Athens Legion Post honors past commanders at banquet

At a Post Commanders banquet in Athens, Roger Connor recalled the K. T. Crossen Post history since 1919 and the 41 year milestone. He highlighted a drum and bugle corps event at O. U. Stadium and urged Legionnaires to pursue community projects as he introduced former commanders including C. J. McKinstry and Alex Blair.

American Legion K. T. Crossen Athens Roger Connor Royal McBee Armory Connor O. U College Town The Legion Auxiliary Co. J. Ailstock Harley Moler Paul Shannon R. W. Finsterwald Byron Wolfe W. R. Shafer John Cox Ben

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