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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

5

Oceanic Flight Proves Smooth Road to Dublin

An eye witness diary aboard the Pan American Clipper The Mayflower describes a non stop eastward flight from Nantucket toward St Johns Newfoundland then Paris noting calm weather, luxury cabin comfort, a full crew, and steady 220 mile per hour progress with 19 000 feet cruising altitude The writer compares the trip to Lindbergh s solo transatlantic feat and ends with arrival in Paris after a long night flight and in flight meals and drinks served through the journey.

Panercomn K Paris Lindbergh Nantucket Island St. Johns Newfoundland North ‘Atlantic Atrival France Columbus Cleveland Aaron Waldo Lloyd Marysville College Navy Dublin Athens Pagene Geneva

24 Top Executives Hit the Books During OU Development Program

Twenty four executives from Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Missouri, Connecticut, New York and Illinois joined a four week Ohio University College of Commerce development program. They studied six business areas, rapid reading, and produced case studies with faculty guidance. The $800 per man package covered board, room, tuition and instructional materials, with participants from top firms occupying senior posts.

Ohio University of Commerce Kresten Theit Clark E. Myers College of & Ject Easly Enone Tod Wen Nee Nclides Tom Ohio Pennsylvania West Irginia Missouri Connecticut New York Illinois Maithew College St. Dart College of Commerce Progres Davis Levinson Warren H. Rennings Edwin T. Hellebrandt Amos ©. Anderson Levin ¢. Staats Duane F. Blackwood William Fichthorne

Court fines four drivers in Municipal Court

The State Highway Patrol weekend actions led to four drivers fined in Municipal Court on Monday. Jack E. Howard could not pay 15 dollars plus costs after an on the right side pass, Carl E. Jenkins faced the same for parking on the highway, Clarence T. Flowers paid 10 dollars for failing to yield, and Clyde A. Furley spilled coal on the highway. Two defendants were jailed for inability to pay.

State Highway Patrol Jack E. Howard Millfield Carl E. Jenkins Mineral Howard Clarence T. Flowers Lash St Clyde A. Furley Centerbury

CAP Lists Change In Meeting Plans

A Crystal Pool aims to demonstrate water survival methods to members of the Air Patrol squadron. The squadron announced meetings shift from July 18 to Tuesday July 26 at Ohio University Wangar to hear lectures on military drill and readership.

Ath. Gril Air Patrol Ohio University

Mercury Temperature Trend May Rise Over Weekend

Weekend temperature reports show Friday low of 71 rising to 85 then 88 on Saturday. Sunday cooled briefly after a 91 high with a low near 70 and a light rain later.

Harley Hun Mercury

Two Drivers Fined In Weekend Municipal Court

A jumble of names reports fines from Logan Municipal Court. Charges include driving to the left of center and passing over a yellow line. Fines range from 10 to 25 dollars with costs or bond requirements. some sentences show suspended fines.

Logan Joseph Phillips Robert Prdcork Arthur Gilbraith Pisin Bondale Charles Buchel Sored Fideos Air Force Chauncey Wadley William. Everett Vernon

Four County Prisoners Sentenced in October Parish Penitentiary

Four county prisoners from Athens County, initially set for October transfer to the penitentiary, are to become eligible for parole after September 3. The men named include John Athens and Ernest McGrath. In distant regions, ships often appear in the sky as a common sight.

Onio Athens ‘County Leble Joy Houston Tex John Athens Ernest McGrath

Three Crashes Listed Over Weekend in Williston Area

Three accidents were investigated by the State Highway Patrol over the weekend in Williston area. A Columbus driver escaped serious injury when his car cut left and was struck at Route 682 Lower 3. William Evans Sr. received treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital for a left knee abrasion and possible rib fracture after his vehicle collided with a highway path.

Investi Williston Hocking County Columbus Dean ‘B. Logan William 2. Evans, Sr Sheltering ‘Arms Hospital Robert

Roster Picks Three Ex Athens Residents for Program

The Fixeewm Development Program roster features three former Athens residents and one current local, led by James Scriven of St. Louis Missouri serving as assistant general manager.

Tor Athens James Scriven St. Louis

New Salesman Joins Athens Auto Agency 1

A new salesman joins the Athens auto agency with duties including selling a Ford vehicle and handling customer transactions. The note references an original title and a sale dated in November, with partial mentions of staff and internal details.

Athens Auto Agency

Sheltering Arms TS Announces Newborn Daughters in Athens and Stewart

A brief notices column lists births: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Peart Burchfield of Athens. a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Huddy of Athens. Name James Mingus noted in Athens with Arthur Downey. James Comn of Stewart also mentioned.

Peart Burchfield Athens William Huddy James Mingus Arthur Downey James Comn Stewart

Nazarene Delegates Attend District Assembly in Columbus

The Athens Church of the Nazarene will be represented at the Central Ohio District annual assembly in Columbus Tuesday through Friday by its pastor, the Rev. Drell H. Gott, and by several delegates from the church.

Athens Church of the Nazarene Central Ohio Columbus Drell H. Gott

Moore Avenue Resident Dies in Letart Falls Cemetery

A Moore Avenue resident died with services set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jagers Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Dreit H. Goff. Surviving: three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a brother Harry Parkersburg of W V and sister Mrs Lenna Snyder of Columbus. Burial at Letart Falls Cemetery.

Harry Parkersburg W. Va Lenna Snyder Columbus Jagers ‘Funeral Home Dreit H. Goff Letart Falls Cemeter

Three Drivers Fined After Police Arrests

Police arrested three drivers in a stakeout operation. Each offender was fined for unsafe operation and related violations. George Hoy of New Strateone Route 1 faced fines for similar offenses. The report notes monetary penalties totaling several dollars.

Mnace Stunkpal Tang Mater Oeyr Burehteid Richard Garvie George Hoy Strateone Cota Fom

Insurance Agencies Named in Ohio Listings

In Glouster and Nelsonville areas a reference lists Oakley Insurance Agency and The Saltz Insurance Agency as local providers. Names Richard Guinther appear in the fragmentary notice with no further details on actions or dates.

Nelsonville Ohio Oakley Ins The Saltz

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