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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1965
Page
2
The university releases a list naming Athens residents who will be honored with degrees. Each entry notes the recipient and the specific degree they are receiving, reflecting the institution's graduation roster for the season.
The board met to review high school site choices and funding. The district will receive $484 000 from the state foundation program, a slight increase from 1964. Five sites were under consideration, with a sixth added after the west bypass announcement. an architect is preparing a cost analysis.
Final examinations at Ohio University conclude the fall term as about 11 400 students wrap up tests and prepare for a long weekend. Many left campus and plan to return for advising Tuesday and registration Wednesday. Spring classes start Thursday.
Don Haning and Lawrence Bean were reelected directors of the Athens County Dairy Service Unit at the annual meeting. Richard Ogg of the Central Ohio Breeding Association reviewed methods of predicting yields using individual bulls. Russell Bashore reported 614 cows tested in 1964 and Wayne Henry noted 2565 cows bred by artificial insemination. Lawrence Bean presided as president with Dana Vibberts providing entertainment.
Frigid conditions lingered in Athens as readings barely rose above freezing. By 9:30 a.m. the temperature crept to 10 while rural areas reported subzero values and snow accumulated up to an inch.
Merlin the Magician and WOUB television present Falkner in a magi test act before about 2500 attendees at Masonic Auditorium. The act features sawing a lady in two. the woman is Falkner's wife Dory, mother of seven.
A November race for city solicitor is assured as Gerald A. Mollica filed a Democratic nomination petition. Details about other candidates and county officials were unclear due to fragmented text.
President Vernon R. Alden and Mrs. Alden were feted at a reception and dinner by Ohio University trustees at the Ohio University Inn. The event marked three years since his arrival, with remarks on enrollment growth and program development. The president praised faculty and outlined future incentives, stressing atmosphere as key to a great university. A WOUB-TV film, The Alden Years, closed the program.
Dean Noble will resign from the New York Post of Business Administration since 1959 to become president of Printing Industries of Metropolitan New York, effective March 1. Seymour Udell announced the appointment in New York City. Noble brings extensive admin and financial experience, with Ohio University and Ohio State degrees and senior roles in Cleveland and Columbus firms.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Crabtree welcomed a son at Albany Route 1. Mr and Mrs Harry Coon had a son in The Plains. Mr and Mrs Jeck Yates reported a son from New Straitsville Route 1. Admitted include Mrs Arley Elliott Albany Route 1 Richard Dublon Athens Mrs Timothy Scholl Athens Mrs Carl Bower Athens Nicholas Heiser Mrs Phon Jeffers Athens Myron Dewey Athens. Discharged: David Butcher Frost Route 1 Grant Hodkinson Athens Robert J Jackson Gloucester.
Billie Jo Dixon age 16 and Carolyn Dixon age 17 from Glouster were last seen Thursday evening at Beshara's Confectionary. They are described as 5 foot 3 inches tall, 155 and 130 pounds with black hair. Ma bel Kiraly reported them to the sheriff. Contact sheriff's office with any information.
Police blamed two Friday morning mishaps on Stewart Street and nearby Spring at Franklin due to bad road conditions. Michael T. Kuriak, 21, of Athens, was cited for left of roadway after an early incident on Stewart Street near Washington Hall.
Urban Renewal Review Accepted with preliminary approval of the city’s workable community program. John P. McCollum says submission can be processed while Richard Beagle notes initial loan and grant steps must conform to federal rules. Six to eight weeks for Chicago review. March completion target for the comprehensive plan with a March 15 extended deadline.
Athens County Farm Bureau reports 210 paid memberships and pledges early today after less than two days of enrollment. The drive aims for at least 225 members with canvassers led by Ronnie Scott continuing until next Monday eve. Myron Dewey, 81, was hospitalized after a breathing difficulty.
Wendell E Calendine of Athens Route 2 was found innocent by a Municipal Court jury after about 45 minutes of deliberation of a State Highway Patrol driving while intoxicated charge. He was arrested January 1 after an accident on Route 682. Calend ine was defended by Joseph B Vanity Jr and faced five by Solicitor William Rowland.
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