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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1956

Page

7

Choice Now Oppose to Pay Allegiance at Athens HS Service

Dr Roach spoke at the Athens High School baccalaureate with 112 seniors, parents, and friends in attendance. He warned against regimented living and urged students to let their names signify something great for God. The address urged ongoing learning and applying knowledge to daily life, citing Matthew and urging personal growth.

Roach Athens High School Board of Christian Education Presbyterian ‘Church Synod of Ohio High School Dr. Roach

Athens High School Band Plans Summer School and Patrol Reports Crashes

The piece details a summer band school to be held July 2 through Aug 3 for beginners and advanced musicians led by instructor Thomas Kain, with daily lessons and a rehearsal. It also summarizes patrol accident reports citing several injuries from weekend crashes on Route 395 near Athens and Route 50 near Whitehall, including a fined driver for unsafe operation.

Athens Killcrest Johnny Kain Richard Baldwin Kay Jones Campbell Ronald Kennedy Athens High School Kathleen Kain John R. Campbell Tui Kudents Thomas Kain Charles C. Callentine Detroit Route 395 Whitehall Thomas Lacy Carpenter Richard M. Eliot Clifton Pearman Arley Elliott Lacy

McBee Co Anniversary Show Tickets Now Available

Free tickets for the McBee Co commemorative business show are offered to Athens residents. Call M953 or 31452 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily except weekends, or obtain them at Athens Office Supply or from any McBee employee. The two day event runs June 11 and 12 at Ohio University Center ballroom with public access on June 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

McBee | Co Athens McBee Ohio University Center

Four Attendance Records Are Cited At Athens High

Athens High School honors day awards highlight perfect attendance for 40 students. Principal Don Thomann notes four students stand out with record streaks including Nancy Howell and Frank Poston at six years, Sandra Garber at four years, and Sandra Linton with two years of perfect attendance.

Wnue Athens High School Don Thomann Nancy Howell Frank Poston Sandra Garber Sandra Linton

Commencement set for 112 Athens High seniors

Commencement exercises for 112 Athens High School seniors occur Thursday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Mrs. Sarah C. Caldwell Akron educator and former NEA president to speak at the 97th annual convention. Principal Don F. Thorns to present the class and Supt Willard P. Barker to hand out diplomas with benediction by Rev Jan Kish.

Athens High School Sarah C. Caldwell Akron National Education Association Don F. Thorns Willard P. Barker

Athens Man Receives Divinity Degree at Drew

Robert E. Nida, son of Mrs. Lena Nida, is reported to have received a divinity degree at Drew University in Madison New Jersey. Further details on the date and program were not provided in the fragment.

Athens Drew Adison, N. J Robert E. Nida Lena Nida

Athens Hospital Notes and Names Gathered in List

A fragmented report lists admissions, discharges, and births at Shelterin g Arms Hospital alongside names and addresses in Athens and surrounding areas. The Combined Meeting slate notes an Athens Air Reserve squadron planning to meet with the Naval Reserve unit Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the basement of Ohio University’s Speech Building.

Athens’ Air Reserve Squadron Naval Reserve Ohio University

Gross Neglect Cited In Divorce Petition

A divorce petition cites gross neglect as ground. The couple, Kene weaau and Howard Westfall of Glouster, wed June 29, 190, have several listed children. The petition seeks custody and support, with multiple Athens area individuals named in related filings. A $200 bond was set for a preliminary hearing.

Kene Weaau Howard Westfall Giouster Common Pleas Court Sylva D. Norman Malta Mary Vielen Mayle Sharpsburg Ronald K. Tompkins Glous Jacksonville Suzanne Colbert Glenn A. Gantt Claryce Ann Buck Athens Robert IE. Stufflebean Nelsonville Sierie Sue Campbell Haydenville Everett Lott Sugar Creek Rex Maiden Nancy Smith Betty Ray B. Karns Genevieve Keirns

Mrs. Poston Dies at 86 and Civic Notices

Mrs. Poston dies at 86 after illness two weeks. Survivors include son Ray E. Poston and a brother. Services in Athens and burial at West Union Street Cemetery. Also a cub scout parent orientation set for 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

Barich Christian Church Poston Canaan Township First Presbyterian Elijah F. PostChurch Ray E. Poston Athens C. Calvin Dis Gaynell Adkins Triet St. Mary's W. Va Walter Mittee Arias Hemepeareaaerl Fay Dowler Fergusonation J. Mervin Hess West Union Street

Ohio University Promotes Faculty Members to Higher Ranks

President John C. Baker announces promotions for Ohio University faculty effective September 1986. Mathematicians William T. Fishback Robert K. Butner Samuel J. Jasper advance to associate professor within the mathematics department. Other promotions include W. C. Counting and De Lee C. Salton in commerce, A. A. C Nellis in engineering drawing Irvin P Badger in civil engineering and several former assistant professors across industrial arts education home economics physics philosophy economics bacteriology physical education journalism.

Ohio University John C Baker William T. Fishback Robert K. Butner Samuel J. Jasper Commerce W. C. Ounting de Lee C Salton A. A.C

OU Physicist Selected for National Science Foundation Research

An OU physicist joins a 10 physicists institute at the University of Chicago under the National Science Foundation. Joe Four will study cosmic ray physics and particle acceleration, continuing work with the Chicago project. His family will move to Chicago, with promotions also listed for several faculty members across arts, engineering, and education departments.

Maie National Science Foundation University of Chicago Joe Wil Randall Uuversity of Chicago Chicago

ACS Grant Renewal for Chemi cal Research Fund Award

Antsman receives renewal from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund. The grant of 3100 dollars runs February 1957 through December 1987, supporting research to be presented at the June conference. Ohio University is among 29 schools nationwide and abroad selected for the funding.

Antsman American Chemical Society Peroleum Research Chemical and Engineering News Ohio University United States

Three Drivers Fined After Patrols Arrests

An Ohio University student fainted on stairs at a building and was taken to Hospital. Fire Chief Norman J. Lind said emergency squad administered oxygen. Several individuals, including Eber Carpenter and Robert White, were fined in Municipal Court. The incident occurred around 8:05 p.m. on Saturday night.

Mice Margares High St Sheltering Arms Hospital Ohio University State Highway Patrol Norman J. Lind Charles Dalton Satsdor Robertx Tiffin Hall Eber Center W. Washington W. Kiengensmith Richland Ave Jake Eviaranto Court Carpenter

Weather Highlights for the Week

A garbled report notes Monday will be warmer with a low of 46. It lists temperature extremes for Friday Saturday and Sunday as 14 to 54, 57 to 58, and 48 to 58 respectively, though several figures are unclear.

Fuiday

Keep Him Secure in a Planned Insurance Program

A baby relies on a secure plan to stay safe and happy. An insurance program offers a real way to ensure healthy growth and protection. Consultation is free and without obligation for an insurance plan.

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Insurance Agencies Listed Across Athens and Nelsonville

A collection of local insurance firms in Athens and Nelsonville Ohio includes Donald K Barstow CB Dillon CM Gill 8 Co 0 M Goddard Houck and Van Dyke Earl F Mathews Richard Guinther Oakley Ins Agency The Salty Inn Agency and others offering coverage options.

Athens, Ohio Donald K. Barstow Dillon Gill 8 Co M. Goddard

Court records: Joseph Pierce fined for intoxication

Joseph Pierce of Sugar Creek was fined 25 dollars and costs in Municipal Court on Monday for intoxication, as led by his wife.

Joseph Pierce Sugar Creek

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