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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1962

Page

3

Forester Assists ACP Tree Planting Across Six Ohio Counties

Frank Newell of the Ohio Division of Forestry aids Agricultural Conservation Program cooperators in six counties around Athens. ACP cost sharing rose to 36 per thousand trees, plus 1.50 per rod for fencing and 80 percent of brush clearing. Applications through the ACP office at 18 1 2 S Court St. Newell handles pruning, fencing, vines, cull trees, thinning and woodland improvements. He processes about 150 to 175 ACP requests yearly.

Frank Newell Ohio Division of Forestry Athens ACP Newell

Telecast on Cancer Operation Slated for Friday

Dr. E. A. Sprague of the Athens County unit of the American Cancer Society calls attention to a 9 30 p m Friday telecast titled Into Thy Hands about an operation for a suspected cancer to be shown on WBNS TV.

E. A. Sprague Athens County The American Cancer Society Wbns-Tv

Elks To Compete In District Ritualistic Contest

Athens Elks Lodge members travel to Newark this weekend for a district ritualistic contest to win the right to represent the district in a state competition next May. Exalted Ruler Fred R. Hampton and lodge officers with their wives compete against eight other entries.

Athens Elks Lodge Newark Fred R. Hampton

Spring Planting To Be Signed CORN DATES SET

The signup period for the spring planted corn under the 1961 feed grain program runs Feb 5 to March 30 for 1962 crop acreage. Farmers may file at local ASCS offices. base acreage is average of 1959 and 1960 for new participants, while returning participants keep their established base.

Irvin A. Wolfe Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Wolfe ASCS

State Report Critique Sparks County Education Shakeup

County and state officials clash over inadequate reporting of school activities as reorganization looms. Administrators acknowledge past errors in teacher certifications while pledging future compliance. consolidation debate centers on two big high schools and possible charter revocations.

Porter George Christman Jesse M. Cain Ames-Bern Ellis OU Educational Survey Center Robert Harrison Albany Harrison Waterloo Carthage-Troy Rome Christman Michael Disko Shade H. W. Humphrey the Plains Raymond Brooks C. VY. Christman York

Athens County Births and Deaths in 1961 Report

Mrs. Bicknell Foraker, registrar of vital statistics, reports 1259 births and 550 deaths in Athens County for 1961. Compared to 1960 totals of 1180 births and 613 deaths, births rose by 79 and deaths fell by 63.

Athens County

Municipal Court Activity Increases Cases And Fines

Athens Messenger reports 1961 saw 1828 criminal cases and 64740 in receipts for fines forfeitures and traffic tickets, up from 1566 cases and 41513 in 1960. Judge John Newcomb presided. five days weekly. Receipts include 17350 fines, 2302 costs, 9479 traffic, 10412 state patrol. Disbursements totaled 4000 to county law library 34192 to city general fund 4685 to state treasurer. Civil cases 18 in 1961 vs 21 in 1960. January 18 1962.

Blanche Wallar John Newcomb County Law Library

Ship'n Shore Blouses and Cardigans Feature Embroidered Flair

Waterlily-inspired blouses from Ship'n Shore showcase delicate embroidery and bright color options. Uniform 65 percent Dacron polyester and 35 percent cotton with sizes ranging from 28 to 38. Cardigan-shirts and no-collar shirts highlight easy care and modern silhouettes.

Ship’n Shore Dacron

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