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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1960

Page

7

Zionist Leader Forecasts World Progress At Ohio Univ Service

Dr Abba Hillel Silver, longtime Zionist spokesman in the United States, spoke at Ohio University’s Memorial Auditorium during a Sunday baccalaureate service. He urged optimism about humanity’s future, citing advances against disease and poverty and the rise of freedom, while warning against propaganda and urging peaceful coexistence of ideologies. Ohio University President John C Baker introduced the speaker after a vocal solo by William Walton.

Abba Hillel Silver United States Ohio University John C. Baker William Walton Jerald Hamilton

Independent Agent Sells Property Insurance Across Communities

A property insurance agent operates as an independent businessman placing business with multiple fire casualty and surety companies. He runs a retail venture that helps property owners in cities towns and villages secure suitable protection from appropriate insurers.

Insurance Agencies Advertise Local Services

For Your Every Insurance Need Call On Us lists multiple agencies and agents in Nelsonville and Glouster Ohio including Barstow Dillon Goddard Houck Reed Mathews Gill Seel Rutherford Seiple Murphey Oakley Saltz Guinther. The clipped ad promotes confidence in these firms serving area residents.

C. B. Dillon D. M. Goddard Houck & Reed, Inc Earl F. Mathews, Inc C. M. Gill and Co Murphey Ins Dwight H. Rutherford Peter B. Seel Joseph Seiple

Munro Sees Summit As Guidepost

Former New Zealand diplomat Munro urged progress toward halting nuclear tests while demanding strong verification. He warned breaches by the Communists in Korea and Europe complicate disarmament. He suggested United Nations General Assembly as a path to solutions amid a Paris setback. At Ohio University commencement presiding officer Fred H. Johnson led 865 graduates with 792 bachelors, 53 masters, 20 associate diplomas.

Korea West Soviet Union Europe Free World New Zealand General Assembly General Assembly of the United Nations Munro China Paris Khrushchev Eisenhower

Certificates Awarded In Final Assembly West Elementary Honors 48 Students

In the final assembly at West Elementary School, 24 perfect attendance certificates and 24 student council certificates were awarded. Twelve students were named student of the week. Ronald Davis and Sharon Graves presided, with musical selections and a farewell gift to Joyce Rucker, the music director moving to Kansas.

Cil West Elementary School Ronald Davis Sharon Graves Joyce Rucker Kansas

Insurance Agency Jessie W Ley Owner Manager

Jessie W Ley runs an insurance agency at 1442 North Court with management and contact offered via phone LY 3-1916. Local office provides policies and risk coverage for individuals and businesses in the area.

Jessie W. Ley Mgr

Patrol Cites Three Drivers After Crashes

Three drivers were cited by the State Highway Patrol after investigation of three Sunday accidents. Earl Fleming aged 55 of Homeworth was charged with failure to yield the right of way after turning left into the path of Howard Bobo 35 of Athens Route 1. Also cited in Athens County Court for driving left of center were Charles McDaniel 19 of Marietta and Raymond Hapney 23 of Coolville after their cars collided on a county road four miles northeast of Coolville. A pony was killed when it ran into Route 346 in the path of Johnny Fitzpatrick 22 of Carpenter.

State Highway Patrol Earl Fleming Homeworth Athens Charles McDaniel Marietta Raymond Hapney Coolville Johnny Fitzpatrick Carpenter

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Admits list shows Mr and Mrs Edward Selby of Athens welcomed a son. Others admitted include Irene Lowry and Wayne Thompson among several Athens and surrounding area residents. Dismissals include Florence Jones Ruth Pierce Rodney Rutter and Charles Quick.

Edward Selby Athens Florence Jones Ruth Pierce Rodney Rutter Charles Quick McArthur

UA Board To Meet On Review Of Appeal Campaign

The United Appeal board will review the organization and the upcoming campaign at its 7:30 p m session Wednesday. Meeting location is the Red Cross chapter house at 132 N Congress St.

United Appeal Organization UA Board of Directors Red Cross N. Congress St

Divorce Granted to Claxtons in Common Pleas Court

Divorce granted to Jack Ray Claxton and Mildred Gene Claxton from 97 Columbia Ave. on grounds of gross neglect of duty. They were married March 12 1955.

Common Pleas Jack Ray Claxton Berry Mildred Gene Claxton Columbia Ave

Three Calls No Fires Over Weekend For City Firemen

Firemen responded to three weekend calls but found no fires. A gasoline leak at 5 50 p m Saturday required a booster hose to flush the leak from a car in front of N College St. A 5 30 p m Saturday call at Richland Ave and Stella Ave involved a locked emergency brake causing smoke in a car owned by H P Curry Jr 57 Columb ia Ave. A 130 p m Sunday call to Mrs Mary Smith 33 E Carpenter found the dryer lint caused the blaze to be out upon arrival.

College St Richland Ave Stella Ave H. P. Curry, Jr Columbuia Ave Mary Smith E. Carpenter

Two Drivers Fined In Municipal Court Plea

Fines were imposed on two men Monday in Municipal Court. William Boyer, 28, of 115 Mill St., received $30 and costs for reckless operation, while Clarence Q. Will, 63, of 378 Richland Ave., paid $15 and costs for failure to yield right of way. Both pleaded guilty to charges brought by the State Highway Patrol.

William Boyer Mill St Clarence QO. Will Richland Ave State Highway Patrol

DeMolay Car Wash Planned by Athens Chapter

The Athens Chapter of the Order of DeMolay will sponsor a car wash next Saturday June 11 at Beasley and Mathews garage starting at noon. Proceeds fund the chapter’s June 30 initiation. Adviser George R Williams will supervise with 16 to 18 boys washing cars.

Athens Order of DeMolay Beasley and Mathews George R. Williams

McCoy Divorce Petition Seeks Name Restoration

Mary Catherine McCoy files for divorce from Robert Lee McCoy in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty. She seeks to resume her maiden name Sid ders. they married June 14, 1959 at Connett Road The Plains.

Mary Catherine McCoy Common Pleas Court Robert Lee McCoy Connett Road the Plains Sidders

UN Official Sees China As Threat

Munro argues China poses a long term risk with its population and territory. He supports Formosa’s Nationalist government but doubts disarmament can happen without Red China. He suggests Communist China may have influenced the Paris Summit failure and envisions a 25 year horizon for easing tensions.

China Formosa Red China United States Peking United Nations

Ohio University Honors Two Professors with Distinguished Awards

Two Ohio University professors received Distinguished Professor Awards at Sunday commencement. Dr. Robert L. Morton of English and Dwight Mutchler in drawing were honored, with Morton recently retiring and Mutchler noted for the Wright Brothers Memorial painting and the Sesquicentennial Seal design. The awards include options of cash or a paid leave, funded by a private alumnus. A new Dr. Eleanora L. Schmidt professorship in student health was announced in recognition of Schmidt's service and leadership at the Hudson Health Center.

Ohio University Robert L. Morton Dwight Mutchler Baker Eleanora L. Schmidt Schmidt Hudson Health Center Mutchler State Capitol Columbus Ohio Historical Society Harvey C. Lehman John F. Cady Paul M. Kendall

Clear and cooler after rain and Ohio University events

A cool front followed Sunday rain as a 9 30 a m reading reached 68 degrees, up four degrees from the morning low. Ohio University commencements preceded by 0 21 inches of rain. Rural Hamley Run reported a high of 90 and a low of 62 with 0 36 inches of rainfall.

U. 8S C. L. Colmer Ohio University Hamley Run

Office Entry Brings Arrest In Athens

Athens man Leroy W. Rogers, 22, was arrested by city police after a 12:30 a.m. warning of a break in at the Ohio Fuel and Gas Co. on West State Street. He was found leaving the building and charged with breaking and entering. no property could yet be confirmed missing.

Athens Ohio Fuel and Gas Co W. State St Robert Liggett Robert Windle Gas Company Leroy W. Rogers Liggett Rogers

Millfield Man Sentenced for Probation Violation

James McLean of Millfield Route 1 received six months in the county jail for violating probation on a non support charge. The probation was originally imposed in October 1959 and reimposed in January 1960.

James McLean Millfield

Albany Man Fined for Intoxication Guilty Plea

Albany resident William H. Phelps aged 36 pleaded guilty to a police intoxication charge in Municipal Court on Monday and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

William H. Phelps Albany

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