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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1958

Page

4

Two Take Detector Tests In Area Slaying Case

Two unnamed witnesses in the slaying of Eugene Hayes in Columbus last Friday submitted to lie detector tests at the London prison farm, with Sheriff Harold Shields planning further tests next Tuesday. George Gross of Albany Route 2, held on second degree murder charges, provided statements supporting his account.

Eugene Hayes Columbus London Harold George Gross Albany Sylvester Marshall Athens Lowell Dean Stanley Gross Hayes Congreve

School Winners Listed In Legion Essay Contest Results

The American Legion post announced winners of its annual essay contest judged by a neutral panel. Benna Miller of Athens Route 1 won first prize with a $5 award, then Mitchell Smith, Barbara Walton, and Anna Marie Keirns shared the next prizes, with eight county winners named by grade.

American Legion Edward T. LaVelle K. T. Crossen Benna Miller Athens Route 1 Athens Mechanicsburg Mitchell Smith Sharpsburg Ames-Bern Barbara Walton Amesville Anna Marie Keirns Ames- Bern LaVelle Raymond Chesser Shade the Post Bill Porter Vera Gilchrist Ivan Tribe Albany

Appeal Notice Filed In Case Against County

Daniel Pancake sues Wakefield and others over a limestone pile on a county highway dispute. Sam B. Erskine files appeal to the Fourth District Court of Appeals alleging improper trial rulings by Judge Francis D. White. Commissioners named include Wakefield Wayne Ward and Charles Bolin.

Daniel Pancake W. H. Wakefield Common Pleas Court Sam B. Erskine Fourth District Court of Appeals Francis D. White Wakefield Board of County Commissioners Wayne Ward Charles Bolin

Mercury Clears Freezing Benchmark in Warmer Span

The mercury rose above freezing for the first time in two weeks with a 36 degree high reported by U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer. Snow receded as temps slid to 13 overnight, then climbed to 32 by late morning. Rural Hamley Run logged 34 and 3 yesterday, with a 5 degree low today.

U. S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run

Seminar Speaker A Denis Baly Sets Weeklong Talks

A Denis Baly visiting Kenyon College lecturer starts a five day seminar on God and the University at Church of the Good Shepherd parish hall. Talks open to the public at 7 30 each evening and he will preach at the 10 30 a m service Sunday. Baly is a University of Liverpool graduate who advised Ohio bishops on university work and has led St George's Upper School in Jerusalem and served for the World Council of Churches in Geneva.

A. Denis Baly Kenyon College Church of the Good Shepherd Baly University of Liverpool Ohio St. George’s Upper School Jerusalem World Council of Churches Geneva

Albany FFA Plans National FFA Week Activities

The Albany FFA chapter with 40 members led by President Jim Frost and Vice President Ronnie Scott schedules a high school assembly, an initiation ceremony, and radio programs during National FFA Week February 22 to March 1. Dale Scott leads as advisor at Albany High School with officers Reuben Rickard secretary David Crabtree treasurer Worley Mitchell reporter and Bob Ator sentinel. The National organization counts 380000 members in 9000 local chapters across the United States Hawaii and Puerto Rico with Ohio totaling 11500 youths.

Albany Future Farmers of America Jim Frost Ronnie Scott Dale Scott Albany High School Reuben Rickard David Crabtree Worley Mitchell Bob Ator Sentinel National Future Farmer Organization United States Hawaii Puerto Rico Ohio

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Roy Saylor Athens welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Darrell Phillips Columbus greet a son. Mr and Mrs Jack Monroe Athens have a daughter. Mr and Mrs Joseph Vanity Jr Athens report a son. Mr and Mrs Robert Chasteen Albany announce a son. Dismissed Mrs Robert Young Athens and daughter. Mrs Richard Garrison Athens and daughter. Mrs William Docie Gloucester. Blood used one pint.

Roy Saylor Athens Darrell Phillips Columbus Jack Monroe Joseph Vanity Robert Chasteen Albany Robert Young Richard Garrison William Docie Glouster

Fire squad helps woman after possible heart attack

The fire department emergency squad removed Mrs. Belle Smith, 47, of 22 Granville Ave, to Sheltering Arms Hospital at about 4 16 a m Friday after she suffered a possible heart attack.

Fire Department Belle Smith Granville Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital

Fifteen Jehovah's Witnesses Head to Bellaire Seminar

Andy Benyi said fifteen members of the Athens congregation are attending a three day semi annual seminar at Bellaire starting Friday.

Athens

Enrollment Rise Presses Ohio University Engineering

Ohio University reports spring enrollment in the College of Applied Science reaches 592, mirroring nationwide trends. Dean E J Taylor cites a looming shortage of engineering instructors and urges expanded resident graduate work, greater basic research, and larger federal grants to support engineering education. The new engineering building, finished in 1957, adds labs, classrooms, offices and a student lounge to expand facilities.

Ohio University E. J. Taylor College of Applied Science American Society For Engineering Education U.S ASEE Dean Taylor Taylor

Ohio U Debaters Headed to State Championship

Ohio University debaters travel to Capitol University in Columbus for the state championship debates on the labor membership issue. Five OU members—Ron Stewart Bill Loftus Gary Stansbury Jim Thompson and Chuck Zumkehr—have won 85 percent of this year’s debates and will face 17 teams across six rounds. Dr. Thomas S Ludlum leads the event with Dr. L C Staats accompanying the team.

Ohio University Capitol University Columbus Ron Stewart Irondale Bill Loftus Dayton Gary Stansbury Marion Jim Thompson Cambridge Chuck Zumkehr Louisville Ohio University of Pittsburgh Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan William and Mary Morris-Harvey Wittenberg College Thomas S. Ludlum Ohio Intercollegiate Debate Association L. C. Staats

Driver Cited After Parked Car Rolls Onto Home

Joseph F. Lang Jr. 6 Mound St. cited for improper parking after his car rolled from its parking spot on Mound Street and struck a small boat and a house at 70 Mound Street belonging to Herb Hooper. The incident occurred as the vehicle moved away from its parked position in front of Lang’s home.

Joseph F. Lang, Jr Mound St Herb Hooper

Alice Shannon Dies at 79 in Athens County

Miss Alice M. Shannon, 79, died unexpectedly at her home after a possible stroke. She taught in Athens County and city schools, was a Catholic Ladies of Columbia member, and is survived by her brother Paul and niece Virginia. Funeral Mass Monday at St. Paul’s Church. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation begins Saturday at Jagers and Sons. Altar and Rosary Society meets Sunday.

Alice M. Shannon S. Shafer St Michael and Margaret Ryan Shannon Shannon Zaleski Athens County Athens Catholic Ladies of Columbia Paul Virginia Patrick Ellen John Timothy Mary Margaret Elizabeth St. Paul's Catholic Church Jan, B. Kish Mount Calvary Cemetery Jagers and Sons Funeral Home Altar and Rosary Society

Senior Follies at Athens High Presented by Class of 1958

Athletes and staff join the Athens High School Senior Follies with a heaven themed show titled Good Heavens By Cloud 58. Staged by the class president Bob Collins and features skits songs and a musical finale with the full cast. performances continue tonight at 8 with students in a cloud and pearly gates setting.

St. Peter the Devil Athens High School Cloud Heaven Bob Collins John Simpkins Harry Begg Jim Hughes Vic Campbell Mike Carmichael Ronnie Martin Brent Perry Terry White Suzanne Elliot Sue Hall Jill Gaston Becky Laughlin Alice Mills Suzanne Seaman Donna Shay Anita Wallace Tom Evans Dick Life Douglas Judie Stalder Quincy Robe Dick Knight Max Schwarzel Sharon Downard Judy Hill Nancy Ashworth Larry Looney Jeannie Murchison Ron Smith Dick Rife Verna Bickley Bob Trout Florence Nightingale Brent Cornwell Nancy Nolan Beverly Hoskins Three Tons Marlene Hudwell Rosellyn Paige Vivian Richards Lee Ann Rose Mary Kay Slusher Wally Boden Coni Bacon Pat Douglas Molly Moore Barbara Beverly Corradini Five Notes Beverly Cor Radini Chopin Man I Love Laura Ernestine Wade Linda Brookins Clara Fr

Offices To Close Here Saturday For Washington Birthday

Government offices and banks will be closed all day Saturday in observance of Washington's Birthday. County courthouse and city hall offices will be closed, the post office will have no delivery or window service, and banks will mark the day by closing.

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