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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1958

Page

8

Future of World Seen Hinges on Far East Drive

Albert V. Dix, publisher of the Martins Ferry Times-Leader, told Ohio University students that the world’s future rests on Far East events. He warned Russia seeks food by expanding into Indo China and Burma, with Formosa and South Viet Nam showing signs of improvement due to U S aid. Dix praised Ngo Dinh Diem’s efforts in Saigon and argued Formosa remains the top U S project in the region.

Far East Russia Albert V. Dix Martins Ferry China Dix Indo-China Burma Southeast Asia Orient Malaya Formosa Singapore South Viet Nam U.S Ngo Dinh Diem Saigon Diem Korea Chiang Kai Shek Gordon K. Bush the Messenger Mr. Dix Mr. Bush OU School of Journalism L. J. Hartin Wooster Ravenna Kent Bellaire Defiance Ohio University Ewing Hall

School Board Accepts $27 602 Cafeteria Equipment Bid

The Athens Senior-Junior High and East West elementary cafeterias will receive equipment from General Hotel Supply Co of Columbus after a bid of 27 602 was accepted. Remainder items and installation are to be delivered by April 1 with about two months for operation testing before year end. Funds come from a million dollar bond issue for the three building additions.

Athens Board of Education General Hotel Supply Co Columbus

One Driver Fined Two Cited by Patrol

One driver was fined and two others cited on traffic charges by the State Highway Patrol. Roy G. Moss, 22, Vienna, W. Va., pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a sign and was fined 10 dollars plus costs in Mayor John Aiken’s court at Coolville. Alvin Vandeveer, 57, Athens, cited for the same offense, will appear Friday in Municipal Court, and Howard Pinnell, 48, Middleport, charged with speeding, will appear the same day in Mayor Aiken’s court.

State Highway Patrol Roy G. Moss Vienna W. Va John Aiken Coolville Alvin Vandeveer Athens Howard Pinnell Middleport Aiken

Waterloo High Alumni Meet Set at New Marshfield

NEW MARSHFIELD The Waterloo High School Alumni Association will gather at the high school music room at 7:30 p m Thursday.

New Marshfield Waterloo High School Alumni Association High School Music Room

Legion Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

kK. T. Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion will hold its meeting at 8 p m Wednesday in the Legion home. Commander Harold Young announced the gathering.

Kk. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Harold Young

Burial Plot Group Votes To Continue In Athens

The Athens Cemetery Association will extend for two years after a meeting at the Berry Hotel. About 25 stockholders attended as officials planned closure and transfer to a board of trustees, but the group voted to continue and seek additional land. Roger Jones Jr John Bolin George Hunter Dr Blaine Goldsberry Dwight Rutherford were elected directors for two years. The code required action with only 10 plots left. all land is sold. Officials cited efforts to secure more land, including a possible strip from the Athens County Fair Board, and the audit showed the finances in good shape.

Athens Cemetery Association Berry Hotel Roger Jones Jr John Bolin George Hunter Blaine Goldsberry Dwight Rutherford Athens County Fair Board

Dr. A C Biddle dies at 84 in Mansfield

Dr. A C Biddle 84 of Mansfield died unexpectedly Monday night after a 30 year Mansfield medical practice. Born in Alexander Township he studied at the University of Maryland and belonged to medical associations. Survived by second wife Helen Lynch Biddle two daughters and siblings. Services set for Thursday at Fin-frock Funeral Home Mansfield with graveside rites at Alexander Cemetery Hebardville led by Rev. Roger M. Rice.

A. C. Biddle Mansfield Alexander Township John F. and Mary Biddle University of Maryland Richland County Ohio State American Medical Associations Lewistown Mont Columbus Bess Allen Biddie Helen Lynch Biddle Don Harvey Pittsburgh Sherman Gilmore Athens John Harner David Biddle Benjamin Biddle Lancaster Finefrock Finefrock Funeral Home Alexander Hebardville Roger M. Rice

Three Truck Drivers Charged With Overload

Three truck drivers were cited by the State Highway Patrol for overloads. Frank Rushing of Zanesville was fined 25 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty before Mayor Robert Auflick in Nelsonville. George McKibben of New Plymouth and Elmer Smart of Buchtel were cited to appear next Monday in Mayor Charles Wadley s Chauncey court.

State Highway Patrol Charles Wadley Chauncey Frank Rushing Zanesville Robert Auflick Nelsonville George McKibben New Plymouth Elmer Smart Buchtel

Degree Conferral by Athens Knights at Masonic Temple

Willard L. Simonton announces that the Order of the Temple will be conferred at 7 30 p m Friday in the Masonic Temple by Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar.

Order of the Temple Masonic Temple Athens Knights Templar Willard L. Simonton

Charter Presented to Central Labor Council in Ohio

The Hocking Valley AFL C IO Central Labor Council received its charter at a Red Men Hall meeting. William Kircher presented the charter and Charles Pancake accepted as president. The council, first since AFL CIO merger, aims to unite unions, improve communication, and oppose forthcoming right to work laws.

Hocking Valley Afl-Cio Central Labor Council Red Men Hall William Kircher Afl-Cio Charles Pancake Hocking Valley Council AFL CIO Pancake Kircher Athens Ohio University Council Ohio Charles Ennis Messenger Newsphoto

Scoutleaders Business Meet Set Thursday

The first combined Hock-Hocking District Scouters Roundtable and district business meeting of 1958 will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in the First Presbyterian Church. Charles Wolfe urges institutional representatives operating committee men and district officers to attend this January meeting. Topics include Blue and Gold Dinner ideas, window displays, skits on great men, first aid, emergency service, fire building and junior leaders training with a pot luck dinner planned. The session is usually on the third Thursday but was postponed one week.

First Presbyterian Church Charles Wolfe Wolfe

West Virginia Driver Fined in Patrol Stop Case

Edward Gales a 19 year old of Clarksburg WV paid $25 and costs after a minor collision at the Routes 329 and 50 junction. He failed to stop in an assured clear distance and was cited by the state Patrol following the noon Tuesday incident that involved Thomas Young a 44 year old from Guysville. No injuries were reported.

Edward Gales Clarksburg W. Va Robert Auflick Nelsonville Gales State Patrol Thomas Young Guysville

Shelter and Admissions at Arms Hospital

Admissions include Mrs. Leonard Rose and Mrs. David Neal of Athens and Albert Carpenter of New Marshfield Route 2. Dismissals list R. F. Turner of Carpenter, Charles Amick of Columbus, and Mrs. Lester Rutter with daughter of Carbondale, plus Mrs. Charles Tinkham of The Plains.

Leonard Rose Athens David Neal Albert Carpenter New Marshfield Mabel Norris R. F. Turner Carpenter Charles Amick Columbus Lester Rutter Carbondale Charles Tinkham the Plains

Lindley Divorce Petition Filed in Common Pleas Court

John F. Lindley sues Martha Ann Lindley of Cambridge for divorce in Common Pleas Court. Married July 7, 1957 in Athens. No children. Grounds listed as gross neglect.

John F. Lindley Martha Ann Lindley Cambridge Common Pleas Court Athens

Seven Seniors Start Air Instruction Program at Ohio U

John C. Baker announces an Air Force ROTC flight instruction program at Ohio University. Seven Air Science seniors begin 35 hours of flight and ground school toward a Private Pilot's Certificate. Flight info: Cessna 172 from OSU. ground instruction by OU ROTC. Participants: Raymond Bukovsky. Gordon Clovis. Ronald Friday. Donald Michiels. Peter Wentz. Robert Wray. William Phillips Jr.

Ohio University John C. Baker Air Science Dick Zahler Ohio State University School of Aviation Ohio University Air Rotc Department OSU Raymond A. Bukovsky Fairport Harbor Gordon T. Clovis Charleston W. Va Ronald J. Friday Painesville Onald E. Michiels DePere Wis Peter A. Wentz Bernardsville N. J Robert E. Wray Lockland William J. Phillips, Jr New Philadelphia

Light Snowfall and Cool Temps Reported in Athens

Athens saw light precipitation late Wednesday morning mainly as snow that melted upon impact. The observed fall was 0.02 inches. Temperatures stayed steady through the night and Wednesday morning at 35 degrees.

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