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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1958

Page

7

Seven ordinances pass in Athens city council session

Athens city council approved seven ordinances under suspension of the rules in an hour and a half meeting. Actions included Eden Place 2nd addition, pension fund class adjustment, Route 33 water line extension, sewer extensions, pool salaries, College St. widening, and $102,950 in bonds for paving Grand Park Blvd Euclid Pl and Charies St.

Athens City Planning Commission Eden Place Claire Berry Robert Sebring Safety Service College St Mill E. State St Grand Park Blvd Euclid Pl Charies St Oscar Cooley William Abraham Cooley John Newcomb Municipal Court Kenneth W. Sands Dalton Ave Townsend Place George Billy Franz Woodworth Norman Hatch Council William Herbert Planning Commission Ohio University House St Ullom St Baltimore and Ohio Railroad B. and O. Railroad W. Union St Carpenter and Lancaster Sts Madison Ave Harold Shields R. A. Smith

Liberia Rubber Link Highlighted by Athens Kiwanis

Fred Helm of Firestone outlined Liberia's rubber industry at the Athens Kiwanis Club. He noted Liberia exports about 78 million pounds of rubber annually to the United States and hosts over 750 independent producers alongside Firestone operations.

Republic of Liberia Ohio Africa Liberia United States Athens Kiwanis Club Fred Helm Firestone Tire and Rubber Co E. T. Hellebrandt Helm Monrovia Firestone

Four Drunk Cases Heard In Municipal Court

Four cases of intoxication charges were heard Tuesday in Municipal Court. Clifford R. Smith and Paul Vamos pleaded guilty and were fined 25 dollars plus costs. Quince Anderson failed to appear after arraignment and forfeited his 30 dollar bond. Alva Hanning, found guilty after pleading innocent, was fined 25 dollars and costs.

Clifford R. Smith Granville Ave Paul Vamos Detroit Mich Quince Anderson Athens

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Birth notices list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Leonard McCollister Nelsonville and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Wayne Holderman Athens Route 1. Admissions include Mrs Emmett Gilkey Athens Beverly Allen Athens Route 1 Mrs Gerald Tabler Chesterhill Carl Legg Athens Robert Trout Athens Kerry DeWeese Athens and Mrs John A Fuller Athens. Dismissals mention Roy Carter New Marshfield and Mrs Charles Henderson Trimble and daughter plus Mrs Grover Hall Athens and Mrs John Crum Millfield Route 1.

Leonard McCollister Nelsonville Wayne Holderman Athens Emmett Gilkey Beverly Allen Gerald Tabler Chesterhill Carl Legg Robert Trout Kerry DeWeese John A. Fuller Charles Jeffers Roy Carter New Marshfield Charles Henderson Trimble Grover Hall John Crum Millfield

Baker to Deliver Commencement Address at Youngstown

Ohio University President John C. Baker will speak at Youngstown University Tuesday evening. The address titled Looking Backwards will discuss the Ohio Commission on Education Beyond the High School and its work.

Galbreath Chapel Dedication Slated at Ohio University

The Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel on the Ohio University campus will be dedicated at a 10 30 a m service Saturday with about 150 guests invited and others able to hear from Memorial Auditorium. Donation by John W Galbreath honors his wife who died in 1946. President John C Baker will preside with Gov C William ONeill and Galbreath family among out of town guests. A luncheon in Jefferson Hall follows the ceremony.

Helen Mauck Galbreath Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Barl C. Seigfred College of Fine Arts John W. Galbreath Lee John C. Baker Gal Galbreath C. William O'Neill Jefferson Hall

Loudspeaker Theft Leads to Fine for Local Man

Robert Rhinehart 43 Stimpson Ave was arraigned Tuesday in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to stealing a loudspeaker from the Valley Drive-In Theatre. The device valued at 17 dollars, attached to his car, was torn loose on departure. Rhinehart said he planned to return it this week and was fined 35 dollars plus costs by Frank Nolan, owner of the theatre.

Valley Drive-In Robert Rhinehart Stimpson Ave Frank Nolan Rhinehart

Fire department responds to heater overheating at OHIO pre-fabs

Athens fire department was called around 12 30 a m Tuesday to the Ohio University pre-fabs on East State Street when a fuel oil water heater overheated. The heater occupied by Max Lehmer drilled a defective valve blamed for the trouble. Oil shut off at heater and external tank with no damage.

Athens Fire Department Ohio University E. State St Max Lehmer

Legion Post election set for Wednesday at Legion home

Officers of K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion will be elected at 8 p.m. in a meeting at the Legion home, announced Harold Young, the commander.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Harold Young

Civil Defense Questionnaires Return in Athens Area

About 2200 completed forms were returned from the house to house civil defense survey in Athens. The Ohio University Interfraternity Pledge Council distributed the questionnaires covering evacuee housing, blood types, and training needs. Civil defense director Roger Jones called the effort successful and comprehensive.

Athens Ohio University Interfraternity Pledge Council Roger Jones Civil Defense Athens County Red Cross Jones

Twelve Athens Countians Inducted Into Army At Ft Hayes

Twelve volunteers from Athens County left by bus for Columbus to be inducted into the Army at Ft Hayes. Leaders included John A. Davis of Albany and others from The Plains Coolville Glouster Guysville Stewart and nearby towns. The inductees received Bibles from the Gideon Society.

Athens Columbus Army Ft. Hayes Selective Service John A. Davis Albany Paul W. Dotson Ronald E. Golden Roger G. Brown Joseph A. Rhoades Bret A. Russell Kenneth D. Garrett Coolville Charles M. Burdette John L. Thompson the Plains Kenneth E. Barnhart

Albany man held for grand jury in non-support case

Charles Miller, a resident of Albany, was ordered held for the grand jury Saturday in Municipal Court after pleading innocent to a non-support charge filed by his wife Rosemary Miller.

Charles Miller Albany Rosemary Miller

Awards Given at Athens Junior High Honors Assembly

More than 200 students received awards at the Athens Junior High School honors assembly on Tuesday afternoon. GAA, cheerleader, student council, perfect attendance, library, service, Readers Digest, Little A society, honor roll, and Camp Arrowhead awards were listed with multiple recipients across seventh, eighth, and ninth grades.

Athens GAA Linda Sams Pat Love Connie Helwig Terry Trout Karen Embrey Linda Fields Lynn Hunter Cindy Black Sandy Black Jan Lee Tom Liz Cline Shirley Jones Mary Jane White Lee Trout Lynne Trout Sandy Falkner Sonia Nanna Patty Legg Janie Dean Ann Rowland Gerald Mosier Phyllis Lausche Dick Cone Jacqui Fenstermaker Bill Reamer Anita Scott Joyce Smith Maxwell Evans Errald Howell Lizabeth Cline Robbie Frey Steve Bridgewater Barbara Phillips Tom Bean Dale Thompson Boyd Cornwell Jim Everett Nancy Chadwick Karen Crewson Mike Downard Juliana Roberts Helen Hunter Steve Chase Carol James Jim Martin Tom Norris Nancy Organ Phil Romine Peter Reih Ann Smith Myron West Robert Rutter Morgan West Tom McBride Shelly Rowland Little A_ society Tom Turnbull Reid Krantz John Bowlingham Snyder Shirley Ann Toomey Susan Cady Cheryl Slater Charlotte Lane Pat Verity Phillip Romine Stephen Riggs Ron DeVeau Mike Tedrick Elizabeth Cline Michaelle Barnhill Walter Christiansen Diana Cliffton Patty Conant Carolyn Frost Charles Fulks Mary Gilmore Carl Gustavson Stephen Krauss Diantha Murphy Jan Beckley Indy Black Molly Butterworth Max Evans Lauretta Glasgo Bill Harmon David Kantner Ed Lynn Carla Miller Mary Jane Roberts Robbie Rutter Chip Schleicher Ron Selleck Stephanie Sherow Phillip Straw Tim Turnbull Virginia Welch John Bowling

Ideal Weather Returns With Sunny Day At Hamley Run

Ideal weather returned today after a cooler humid day, with a bright sun and cooling breezes. In Hamley Run the high rose to 70 after a low of 55, following yesterday's extremes of 57 and 70.

Hamley Run

Man Placed on Probation in Auto Title False Statement Case

Chester Griffis of Parkersburg West Virginia pleaded guilty to making a false statement on an auto title application. Judge Francis D. White placed him on a five year probation in Common Pleas Court. Probation requires lawfulness monthly reports to the prosecutor, payment of 25.64 dollars in costs within 60 days, and avoidance of places where intoxicating beverages are sold.

Chester Griffis Parkersburg W. Va Francis D. White Common Pleas Court Griffis

New Marshfield Man Fined for Falsifying Driver License Claim

Raymond McKee of New Marshfield Route 1 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a State Highway Patrol charge of making a false statement to secure a driver's license for his son. The court fined $50 with $30 suspended and costs, and placed him on three months probation after doctor consultation.

Raymond McKee New Marshfield State Highway Patrol McKee

200 Attend 4-H Club Training Conference

More than 200 officers, advisors and parents attended the 4-H officers and advisors training conference at the Mechanicsburg School. Guest speaker C F Christian of Ohio State University outlined three keys to a good 4-H club and emphasized leadership, citizenship and parental involvement.

Mechanicsburg C. F. Christian Ohio State University Christian Kenneth Ackerman

Eagles Plan Installation at Ath ens Aerie 529

Newly elected officers of Ath ens Aerie 529 Fraternal Order of Eagles will be installed at a 7 30 p m meeting Wednesday with Curt Watson as installing officer Heading the aerie for the year beginning June 1 are John W Easterling president Clarence Stotts vice president Gerben Rypma chaplain Charles Pierce inside guard Cecil Perry outside guard Jim Gates conductor Duke Pennell treasurer Charles Burchfield trustee for three year term The meeting will include degree work by the Logan team A lunch will be served after the meeting.

Athens Aerie Order of Eagles Curt Watson Aerie John W. Easterling Clarence Stotts Gerben Rypma Charles Pierce Cecil Perry Jim Gates Duke Pennell Charles Burchfield Logan

Lima Stay Is Ordered In Lewd Material Case

Ebert J. Thompson of Athens was indicted for publishing lewd material. He pleaded insanity and was ordered for a 30 day observation at Lima State Hospital by Common Pleas Judge Francis D. White, after an initial plan to send him to Athens State Hospital failed. Sheriff Harold Shields took Thompson to Lima for the observation.

Ebert J. Thompson Athens Lima State Hospital Thompson Common Pleas Francis D. White Lima Harold Shields Athens State Hospital

Scott seeks bachelor of science degree at CSU June 6

Virgil Errett Scott of Athens Route 4 is a candidate for a bachelor of science degree at Colorado State University’s 74th annual commencement in Fort Collins on June 6.

FT. Collins Colo Virgil Errett Scott Edward M. Scott Athens Colorado State University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sheltering Arms Hospital Arthur Easler Galbreath Chapel Breath Roy A. Burkhart First Community Church John W. Bricker Harry B. Crewson George Voinovich Troy Organ Philosophy Robert Baker Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church Temple Emanu-El New York City Legion Post National Secretaries’ Association Jean Molchan Red Cross Office Juanita Salyers Gancie Spaulding Rita Spencer Ted Stiff Dick Lattimer Melanie Wood Patty Woodburn Sue Booth Linda Grafton Betsy Gray Larry Jones Charles Lax Dianne Locks William Ogg Peter Seibert Brent Spencer Tom Thompson Sharon Baxter Nancy Bretz Patricia Bricker Ine Hanson Patricia Love Edward Lynn Toni McGrath Thomas Schleicher Carolyn Smith Eva Malone Phillis Gilkey Patty Cowan Elizabeth Ribenson David Dunfee Don Bullock Paul Aiken Jim Stewart Clyde Ballinger Barbara Henry Florence McBride Karen Kelch Vivian Munn Ross Wright Martha Dee Morrison Don Davis the Electric Co Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company MGM Sum
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