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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1960

Page

2

Courthouse rehab and elevator work awarded in New Lexington

A. J. McMillan of New Lexington won the general contract for top floor rehabilitation and a four floor elevator. Bergen Brothers of Marietta won plumbing and HVAC. Electrical bids were not for the lowest bidder due to union concerns. A total bid review continues with Columbus architects and county officials.

A. J. McMillan New Lexington Lexington Bergen Brothers Marietta Lumbus Otis Elevator Co Columbus

Fog Lingers After Steady Rain In Athens Area

Fog remained over the Athens area as a quarter inch of rain fell in the past 24 hours. Temperatures dipped to 40 degrees this morning with a 10 am high only four degrees warmer, matching Wednesday’s peak. Rural Hamley Run logged a low of 39 after a swing from 26 to 44 yesterday.

Athens Hamley Run

National Publication Poem Accepted From Local Teacher

Mrs. Mildred C. Krauss of 19 North May Avenue has a poem accepted for the National Poetry Anthology in Los Angeles. Her sonnet My Plea was written for Logan High School students where she teaches. Seven essays by her senior composition class also appear in the National Essay Anthology this month.

Mildred CC. Krauss N. May Ave National Poetry Association of Los Angeles Krauss Logan High School Logan Ohio University Paul G. Krauss Raymond Athens High School Stephen Ted Michigan State University

Driver Cited for Leaving Parked Auto After Collision

Harry Amon Bradbury of Millfield is cited to appear in Municipal Court on a charge of parking his auto on a traveled highway after his car was struck in the rear on Harmony Road near Eastbridge. His passenger Ted Kempton was present. Iris J. Huggins of Athens Route 4 caused the collision in fog and left the scene.

Harry Amon Bradbury Millfield Bradbury Harmony Road Eastbridge Ted Kempton Iris J. Huggins Athens Huggins

Divorce Petition Filed in Common Pleas Court

Jean C. Terry files for divorce from William E. Terry of 7 W Mulberry St in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect. The couple wed November 30 1956 at Highland Park Hawaii and have no children.

Common Pleas Court Jean C. Terry William E. Terry W. Mulberry St Highland Park

Dale Puch Dies at 56 in Columbus Hospital

Dale Pugh 56 of Athens Route 1 died Thursday morning in University Hospital Columbus after several weeks of illness. Arrangements are being planned by Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home.

Dale Pugh Athens University Hospital Columbus Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Funeral Home

Minor crash on Route 356 injures none

State patrolmen report a Wednesday evening accident on Route 356 two miles south of Route 56. No injuries. Vehicles driven by James Sickels, 17, Mineral, and Merrill Dickerson, 23, New Marshfield, were involved. Sickels to be cited into Juvenile Court for parking on the highway.

James Sickels Mineral Merrill Dickerson New Marshfield Sickels

Salvation Army Aiding Two Stricken Millfield Families

The Salvation Army seeks help for two Millfield area families needing complete household furnishings. One home was destroyed by fire and all possessions were lost, the other family has just been released from hospital. Call LY-31421 to arrange pickup.

The Salvation Army Millfield

Safe Taken From Beverly Store Recovered Near Athens Washington Line

A safe stolen last weekend from a Beverly supermarket was found Tuesday afternoon in a ditch near the Athens Washington county line. About $1900 in cash was missing, with only checks and papers remaining inside the safe. Athens County deputies aided Washington County detectives in the ongoing investigation.

Beverly Ashens County Washington County Athens-Washington County William Rose Stewart Save More Athens County Route 124

Student's Car Stolen Upsets Ohio University Trip Plans

Ohio University freshman Jay E. Jones reported the theft of his 1952 Plymouth sedan with license Y 787 V from the OU parking lot near East Green. His sister Beverly J. Jones, a junior in education, planned to ride home with him but had to seek alternate transportation.

Ohio University Jackson Jay E. Jones East Green Beverly J

Midwinter Conference for School Administrators at OU

A total of 150 reservations are in for the Midwinter Conference of School Administrators to be held Friday in the Ohio University Center ballroom. The event, titled The School Testing Program, is sponsored by the OU Center for Educational Service for Southeastern Ohio officials.

Ohio University Center OU Center For Educational Service Southeastern Ohio William W. Chase Service Center F. N. Hamblin College of Education Samuel I. Hicks

Birth of a son announced in Athens couple

Mr and Mrs Dean Edwards of Athens welcome a son. Also listed are dismissals for Mrs Charles Misner of Athens Route 2 Richard Selleck of Athens Route and Luella Cliffton of Athens and David Hartley of New Marshfield.

Dean Edwards Athens Charles Misner Richard Selleck Luella Cliffton David Hartley New Marshfield

Ohio University Union Chapter Meeting Set for Monday

Ohio University chapter of the Civil Service Employees Association will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the Chemistry Auditorium.

Ohio University Ohio Civil Service Employes Association Chemistry

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