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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1954

Page

5

American Interests in Africa Outlined by World Affairs Speaker

Dr. James S. Coleman outlined American interests in Africa as strategic, material, and humanitarian during a joint Rotarians Lions and Kiwanians meeting at Hotel Berry Ballroom. He urged viewing Africa under colonialism and discussed Africa’s emergence, U.S. bases in North Africa, resources from the Belgian Congo and Liberia, and the need for interdependence while avoiding exaggeration of U.S. investments.

Africa James S. Coleman Hotel Berry Ballroom Kenneth Robinson Oxford University England Coleman United States West Africa Princeton University University of California Russia America North Africa Belgian Congo Liberia U.S Gold Coast Nigeria Dr. Coleman Joint Service Club Peter B. Seel Kiwanis L. F. Lausche Rotary Ray H. Gusteson James 8. Coleman George Rutkoskie Lions Messenger Newsphoto

Five hurt in Route 50 crash at junction with South Canaan Road

At 12 15 p m three cars collided at the Route 50 South Canaan Road junction in Canaanville injuring five people. Injured are Ina V Baraillou x Toledo 51 admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital with leg and thumb injuries Nancy L Baraillou x 14 Louis Jeschke x 23 Ina Singer x 32 Lawrence B Singer x 31 and others suffered bruises. Charles Copeland 82 Athens Route 4 was cited for failing to yield and fined 15 dollars and costs. The Lions later elected Cloyde G Martin senior deputy governor for Lions International.

Canaanville South Canaan Road Sheltering Arms Hospital Ina V. Barailloux Toledo State Highway Patrol Nancy L. Barailloux Louis Jeschke Charles Copeland Athens Canaan James C. Barailloux Ronald Copeland Stewart Cloyde G. Martin Richland Ave Lions International Martin Lions Cleveland Athens Club G. H. Martin

Heat Back as Mercury Hits 93

Athens recorded a rise to 93 degrees by 11 a.m. as heat returned after a cooler night of 62. U.S. observer C L Colmer confirmed the day’s heat, with Monday’s high at 91 and Hamley Run’s Poston Plant similarly reporting 93 highs and 56 low early today.

Athens Mercury C. Ll. Colmer U. S Poston Hamley Run

Guard Camp Rating High for Athens Ohio Unit

The Athens unit of the Ohio National Guard received an excellent rating for summer field training at Indiantown Gap Pa and a superior rating for equipment maintenance and rack inspections. Captain Joel Draper, company commander, noted the Athens company tied with New Lexington for the battalion’s top rate.

Athens Ohio National Guard Indiantown Gap Joel Draper Lexington Draper

Annual Fish and Game Hearing Set for Wednesday

The annual hearing on fish and game laws will be held Wednesday in Columbus. Mark White, fish management supervisor, announced. The open hearings invite public input on hunting and fishing laws and potential new rules, with two men from each of Ohio's five wildlife divisions representing the state.

Columbus Mark White Ohio

Probation Granted In Assault Count

John Van Meter pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Municipal Court. He was fined 200 dollars plus costs and sentenced to six months in the Columbus Workhouse, but the fine and sentence were suspended and he was placed on probation after a claim of choking by Freda Van Meter.

John van Meter Brown Ave Columbus van Meter Freda van Meter

Judgment Awarded in Common Pleas Court for Kenneth and Walree Thomas

A judgment of $763.56 was awarded in Common Pleas Court to Kenneth and Walree Thomas from Clara M. Robinson on a note.

Common Pleas Court Kenneth and Walree Thomas Clara M. Robinson

Graham Chapel Prayer Band Set Meeting at Gaston Home

Grahams Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaston with Mrs. Edith Lauer as leader.

Grahams Chapel Charles Gaston Edith Lauer

Albany Lodge 723 to Confer Master Mason Degree

Wayne F. Welch announces Albany Lodge 723 F and AM will confer the Master Mason degree Thursday at 8 p m. in Albany. The notice outlines the event conducted by the lodge under its master.

Albany Albany Lodge F&am Wayne F. Welch

Address Correction For 50 Central Ave Residents

Gail Cunningham is no longer a resident of 50 Central Ave. as stated in Monday’s paper. Residents at that address reported the correction.

Gail Cunningham Central Ave

Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples in Athens Area

Russell A. Stone, 55, Columbus, weds Delcie Patricia Ash, 53, Athens. Donald Dale South, 21, and Barbara Ann Shirley, 21, Athens. Kenneth James Goodfellow, 22, Stewart, weds Ruth Tene Russell, 18, Coolville.

Russell A. Stone Columbus Delcie Patricia Ash Athens Donald Dale South Barbara Ann Shirley Kenneth James Goodfellow Stewart Ruth Tene Russell Coolville

Legion Post 21 meeting rescheduled to August 4

Charles H. Evans commander said K T Crossen Post 21 will not hold its regular meeting Wednesday night. The next post meeting is set for 8 p m August 4 to seat elected officers not yet installed.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Charles H. Evans

Real Estate Transfers in Ohio Listings

Clarence H. Meek of The Plains transfers real estate in Troy to Della M. Rogers of Frost. Lewis E. Nist of Athens County transfers two tracts in Trimble Township to Katherine A. Jaye of Glouster.

Clarence H. Meek the Plains Della M. Rogers Frost Troy Lewis E. Nist Athens County Katherine A. Jaye Glouster Trimble Township

Water Situation 'Serious', Council Told

Athens council heard Ser vice Safety Director Fred H Beckler describe the water supply as very serious while debating extensions to north Route 33 and the Hughes Rowland Addition. He cited 1.5 million gallons daily demand and aging plant limits requiring upgrades and new pumps and feeder lines.

Athens Fred H. Beckler Beckler Stewart St Keckler Water Department Council Hughes-Rowland C&soe

County Dog Warden Reinstated After Reading Rules

Homer Barnhart the county dog warden was briefly removed after failing to follow regulations. He kept the county truck at the fair grounds and refused to surrender keys, then returned to work once he received and read the updated rules mailed to him. A deputy delivered the rules yesterday.

Homer Barnhart Barnhart

Smoke Nuisance Meeting Scheduled for July 27

A city council scheduled a public 7:00 p.m. meeting on July 27 to discuss smoke nuisance. Representatives of all local firms with smoke stacks were invited to attend. Councilman Charles Ley, head of the smoke committee, urged a public session, noting residents’ concern and interest in a solution. An executive session is likely before the open meeting.

Charles Ley

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