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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1961

Page

2

Aid Available Action Needed Officials Say

In Athens County the first day of a tour led by Congressman Moeller highlighted a push to use federal funds for local redevelopment. Officials stressed leadership, coordinated planning, and local government plans before money or technical aid will flow.

Moeller Athens County McBride Lewis McBride Athens Francis Lee the Plains Home Demonstration Council Athens Rotary Club John C. Baker University Center Ohio University Paul Noble College of Commerce Ackerman Larry Best Noble Southeastern Ohio Walter A. Taylor Ohio University School of Architecture Taylor

Growing Family Enjoys Great Eating on the Bob Evans Farm

The Bob Evans family home a 149 year old farm near Rio Grande Ohio hosts summer cookouts on a 670 acre site off U S 35. Bob Evans Farms sausage is produced nearby in the southern Ohio hills and the article lists family members including Colonel Cat and 3 Lenel Evans with ages ranging from 2 to 20. The piece invites readers to send a family photo for possible publication.

Bob Evans Evans Ohio Ohio Hills Rio Grande U.S Anthe Cat Elenel Evans Bob Stanley Robbin Gwen Debbie Stevie Bob Bane

Rotary Club Hosts Development Tour in Athens

Athens Rotary Club hosted a luncheon for Area Redevelopment tour guests and representatives. Rep. Walter H. Moeller, sponsor, and John B. Mitchell outlined rural development aims. Ralph W. Moore discussed area resources. Sol Rosenberg chaired the meeting.

Athens’ Rotary Club Walter H. Moeller Coopera Tion Ohio Agricultural Extension Service Moeller John B. Mitchell Ohio State University Mitchell Ralph W. Moore Sol Rosenberg Rotary

Court Fines Six Drivers in Athens County Court

Six drivers were fined in Athens County Court after highway patrol arrests. George Godenschwanger 64 Nelsonville Vincent Adams 34 Columbus Earl Mirerd 39 Sharpsburg and Lewis Jeffers 31 New Marshfield were cited for speeding. Norton 33 Laurelville got 10 dollars plus costs for speeding and Paul Jones 19 Athens Route 2 was fined for driving left of center.

Athens County State Highway Patrol George Godenschwanger Nelsonville Vincent Adams Columbus Earl Mirerd Sharpsburg Lewis Jeffers New Marshfield John Norton Laurelville Paul Jones Athens

Harold Douglas Found Guilty On Driving Left Of Center

Harold R. Douglas of Athens Route 2 was found guilty by Municipal Court on a driving left of center charge filed by the State Highway Patrol after a prior plea of innocence. He was fined $10 plus costs.

Harold R. Douglas Athens State Highway Patrol Douglas

Weather report notes warmer trend in Athens and surrounding areas

A U. S. Observer reports a 56 degree low in Athens with 72 degrees at 9 am. Rural Hamley Run recorded a 50 degree low after a 44 degree dip earlier, while yesterday’s high reached 81.

U. S C. L. Colmer Athens Hamley Run

Truck Drivers Cited After Route 36 Collision

Two westbound dump trucks collided on Route 36 near Route 356 with no injuries. One driver Thomas Dester 47 of New Plymouth was cited for passing without a signal and taken to Athens County Court. The other driver William Sheppard 59 of New Marshfield was not cited.

Route 356 Athens County Thomas Dester New Plymouth William Sheppard New Marshfield

Knights Templar to Meet Wednesday in Athens

Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple. Commander Robert J. said the gathering will be led by the temple officials and focus on upcoming plans.

Athens Knights Templar Masonic Temple Robert J. Commander

Marriage License James Edwin Mattia and Nancy Jo Chadwick

James Edwin Mattia 18 of Athens, student, and Nancy Jo Chadwick 18 of Athens, assistant cashier, obtained a marriage license.

James Edwin Mattia Athens Nancy Jo Chadwick

Guidance Center Plans Outlined By Director

The guidance center opened in December 1960 serving 12 counties and a population of about 500000. It aims to treat minor mental hygiene cases before they worsen with no overnight stays and no charge to patients. Funding comes from county state federal aid United Appeal and individual contributions. Kiwanis president Max Kinneer reported on the recent Toronto convention.

Toronto Canada

Chauncey Boy Treated For Knife Cuts

A four year old Chauncey boy was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for knife wounds believed caused during a neighborhood incident. A four year old boy reportedly cut him with a small pering knife while playing in a yard around 8 30 p.m. Six other children were present as juvenile authorities began an investigation. Chauncey Marshal Gene De Vore filed the report with authorities.

Chauncey Boy Sheltering Arms Hospital Chauncey Gene DeVore

Disturbing the Peace Charge Cited Man in Nelsonville

Elston Mace of New Marsh Field was cited by sheriff's deputies Monday to appear in County Court on a disturbing the peace charge. The warrant was signed by Joan Prittz in Nelsonville.

Elston Mace New Marshfield Joan Prittz Nelsonville

Birth announced at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Joe Daily of Athens welcomed a son. The brief notice records the birth at Sheltering Arms Hospital with parents named and location given.

Joe Daily Athens

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