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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1962

Page

2

Peace Corps Officer Harris Wofford to Speak at OU World Affairs

Harris Wofford, head of Peace Corps Africa activities, will headline Ohio University fifth annual Conference on World Affairs on Tuesday August 7. The forum at Space Arts Building offers a public 2 pm address and a closing dinner at Baker University Center.

Ohio University Harris Wofford Africa Space Arts Kennedy Wofford Peace Corps Cameroon Baker University Center

Four Juvenile Drivers Fined and License Suspensions Issued

Four juvenile traffic offenders were fined five dollars and costs each. two received 30 day license suspensions. William Julian Laziman 17 and Jerry Gene Cottrill 16 had suspensions for speeding and reckless operation, with limited driving to work or school and to transport parents. Parons 17 and Mansfield 17 had costs suspended.

William Julian Laziman Robert Laziman Hooper St Jerry Gene Cottrill Robert Cottrill Nelsonville Laziman Cottrill Ohio University Thomas H. Parsons Roy Parsons Guysville Daniel D. Mansfield Donald Mansfield Athens

Birth At Frost Route 1 Parents Welcome Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brunty of Frost Route 1 welcomed a daughter. In admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital were Fawne Cone of Athens Harley B. Moore of Coolville William Fichthorn of Athens Mrs James Wallace of Athens Route 4 Mrs James Haning of Carpenter William Boring of Albany Route 2 and Marjorie Goldsberry of Athens. Discharges include Emma Young of Athens Mrs Wayne Aaron of Athens and son Mrs Hollis Black of Athens and daughter Mrs Donald Collier of Athens and daughter Mrs David Gilmore of Athens Robert Stubble n of Athens and Mrs E B Smith of Athens.

Ralph Brunty Frost Fawne Cone Athens Harley B. Moore Coolville William Fichthorn James Wallace James Haning Carpenter William Boring Albany Marjorie Goldsberry Emma Young Wayne Aaron Hollis Black Donald Collier David Gilmore Robert Stublen E. B. Smith

Foundation OKs Grant to Ohio University for Chemistry Research

The National Science Foundation approves a $35,800 grant to Ohio University through the OU Fund Inc to support a three year project titled thermal cyclization reactions. Project directed by William D. Huntsman professor of chemistry at OU.

Ohio University National Science Foundation OU Fund, Inc William D. Huntsman

Motorbike rider fined for missing plates and lights

Sam K. Beetham Jr., 21, Lindley Hall, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to two city police charges. He was fined $5 and costs on each count after being cited for riding the wrong way on South Court Street and on the sidewalk with insufficient lights and no license plates.

Sam K. Beetham, Jr Lindley Hall S. Court St John Mann N. Court St Bertha John Newcomb Mann

Appointment of G. Kenner Bush Jr as assistant publisher

G. Kenner Bush Jr was named assistant publisher of The Messenger at a luncheon with department heads led by Publisher Gordon K. Bush. He joins from Rochester Times Union and Democrat Chronicle where he worked in national advertising. Bush is an Athens High School and Colgate alumnus with an MBA from Harvard.

G. Kenner Bush, Jr the Messenger Gordon K. Bush Bush Rochester, N.Y Times-Union Democrat & Chronicle National Advertising Department Athens High School Colgate University Beta Theta Pi U.S. Army Graduate School of Business Administration Harvard Margene Gilson Robert R. Gilson Rock Riffle Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sunnyside Dr Rochester

Light Rain Falls in City and Surrounding Area

A light rain fell in Ath ens on a cloudy day. U S Observer C L Colmer recorded 68 at 9 a m after a low of 66. Tuesday’s high reached 82. Rural Hamley Run also hit 82 with a low of 60.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run Yesea Toy

Euchre Club Hosts Three Guests At Sanders Home

Mrs Clif ford Sanders hosted the Euchre Club with two tables of play on Wednesday. Three guests joined: Mrs Della Yockey Mrs Helen Sanders and Mrs Louise Muzio. A dessert course followed. In Middleport the Loyal Women's Class plans a potluck dinner Thursday at the Middleport Church of Christ.

Chauncey Clifford Sanders Della Yockey Helen Sanders Louise Muzio Middleport Middleport Church of Christ

Rita Ann Douglas Birthday Pool Party at Lake Burr Oak

Miss Rita Ann Douglas celebrated her birthday with a swimming party and wiener roast at Lake Burr Oak Saturday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hubert Douglas and Robert Douglas, parents and brother of Rita, Mrs Anna Daugherty, Miss Dorothy Daugherty, Richard Daugherty, and Terry Daugherty of Nelsonville.

Chauncey Rita Ann Douglas Lake Burr Oak Hubert Douglas Robert Rita Anna Daugherty Dorothy Daugherty Richard Daugherty Terry Daugherty Nelsonville

Altier Cookout Honors Two Year Old Marilyn

A Nelsonville Newark gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Altier and Mrs. Mabel Sayre celebrated Marilyn Altier's second birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Altier and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Altier Jr., Darrow Tolliver and family, and Emmett Hillis and family.

Chauncey Paul Altier Mabel Sayre Marilyn My Altier Carl Altier Dave Ronnie Carl Altier Jr Darrow Tolliver Nelsonville Emmett Hillis Newark

Anna Daugherty Hosts Circle Hill Birthday Cookout

Mrs Anna Daugherty entertained Friday evening with a cookout in honor of Frank McDaniel's birthday. Present were the honoree and Mrs McDaniel, Terry Daugherty Nelsonville, Dorothy and Paul Daugherty. Traffic fine levied for failing to stop at a red light. Maximillian Newman Brinkham of 123 Morris Ave pleaded guilty in Municipal Court.

Chauncey Anna Daugherty Frank McDaniel Circle Hill Maximillian Newman Brinkham Morris Ave Carpenter and N. Court

Glouster Man Kills Wife in Apparent Domestic Tragedy

Neighbors heard screams as a Glouster man shot his wife multiple times then killed himself. Mrs. Cain died from a shoulder wound. the husband Cain shot himself in the forehead after a pursuit. Survived by three daughters, two sons, a grandson, and extended family. Arrangements handled by Norbert W. Johnston funeral home.

Mick Hinton Hinton Chuck Paul McAllister McAllister Guy Tedrow Cain Charles Riley Charles Patton Norbert Johnston Ed Ray Stoncel Republic Ave Stoncel Harold Shields Carl Welling H. G. Miley Virgil Phillips B. H. Cross Maple St Patton Homer B. Gall, Jr Ray Fulton Sam Buffington State Hospital

Ex Chauncey Man Earl Mann Dies in Richmond

Earl Mann aged 61 formerly of Chauncey and Athens died in Richmond Indiana burial held there His wife predeceased him He leaves two daughters Margaret and Elizabeth Mann and three sons John James and Larry all of Richmond He is survived by two sisters in law Mrs Donald Cunningham Clarington and Mrs Russell Cunningham Chauncey

Chauncey Earl Mann Richmond Ind Chauncey and Athens Margaret Elizabeth Mann John James Larry Donald Cunningham Clarington Russell Cunningham

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