County appoints nine to arrange field schedule
A nine man committee was appointed by the county commissioners to coordinate scheduling for the Athens County fairgrounds baseball and two softball fields. George Christman was named chair, with contact through his office for summer field use. A meeting to outline the schedule is planned for early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wakefield
Athens County Fairgrounds
George Christman
Christman
Charles McAfee
Athens High
Nolan Mace
Athens
William Smith
Chauncey Dover
Estel Crabtree
Nelsonville
Raymond Ogg
Rome
Cannan
Kenneth Neville
Waterloo
E. B. Bannon
New Officers Elected By K. O. C. Athens Council
Athens Council Knights of Columbus announces new officers James Armbruster Grand Knight Thomas Taylor Deputy Grand Knight Hubert Eddy Chancellor Ralph Dosch Treasurer Don McBride Advocate Dr R A Strekal Recorder Donald Niesse Warden John Niggemeyer Inside Guard Edward Mizicko Outside Guard Paul Farley Lee Walker Vincent Scarmack Trustees Golf tournament set Elm Golf Course Sunday June 11 and the state K of C Journey July 29 at Granville Country Club Paul and Pat Eddy The Plains named to attend Boys State at Xavier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Knights of Columbus
James Armbruster
Thomas Taylor
Hubert Eddy
Ralph Dosch
Don McBride
R. A. Strekal
Donald Niesse
John Niggemeyer
Edward Mizicko
Paul Farley
Lee Walker
Vincent Scarmack
Farley
Elm Golf Course
Granville Country Club
Paul and
Pat Eddy
Plains
Xavier
Drunk Driver Fined and Jailed in Local Court
Glouster K. Crosston of McConnelsville Route 4 was fined 125 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail by Mayor Thomas Williams for driving while intoxicated. Wilmer Stevens of Morganville was cited into court and fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication and 25 dollars and costs for abusing an officer. Welthy Walter Falk of Corning was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding and 15 dollars and costs for ignoring a police halt signal. Clyde Hupp of Trimble was fined 15 dollars and costs for driving a motor vehicle without 1961 license plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Kennard Loring Crosston
McConnelsville
Thomas Williams
Wilmer Stevens
Morganville
Welthy Walter Falk
Corning
Clyde Hupp
Trimble
Wotor
Cub Awards Presented at Pack Meeting in Church
Cub Pack 55 held a meeting at First Presbyterian Church where Cubmaster Kent Bumpass awarded badges and arrows to members including Steve Couladis Steve Kappas Ricky Smith Clark Draper Mike Adams Nicky Engleman and Danny Wickerham with Indian lore themed dances and skits led by William Diles and helpers Mrs Jo Kappas Mary Diles and Libby Bumpass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Kent Bumpass
Steve Couladis
Steve Kappas
Deaner
Danny Wickerham
Bobcat
Wolfe
Ricky Smith
Clark Draper
Mike Adams
Nicky Engleman
William Diles
Jo Kappas
Mary Diles
Libby Bumpass
Loyal Workers Make Cancer Dressings
The Loyal Workers class of Millfield Christian Church met at Mrs. Alex Kozma’s home. Mrs. Paul Gould led devotions. Mrs. Ralph Sanders presided as the group assembled to make cancer dressings and share refreshments with members including Mrs. Mike Danko and others in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield Christian Church
Alex Kozma
Paul Gould
Ralph Sanders
Mike Danko
Homer Omen
Mary Kennard
Hazel Kennard
Bert Kozma
Mabel Shaner
Sig Kozma
William Sanders
Carl Moody
Alex Nogrady
Calmon Kozma
Athens
Larry Pallister
Danny
Columbus
Mike Kostival
Jan
Jon
Cheryl
Steven Charney
Gene
Joe
the Plains
Andy Kostival
Paul
David
Elizabeth Kostival
St. Pauls Catholic Church
Albert True Watkins
Park Park Forest
Ill
Charlotte
A. E. Watkins
Evelyn Young
Watkins
Ohio University
Hughie McCune
Donna
Evelyn Burchfield
Bond Forfeited In Ohio Univ Student Case
The bond of $11 was forfeited when Ghassan A. Al-Rawi a 24 year old Ohio University student from Baghdad Iraq failed to appear in Municipal Court Monday. He had been cited last week for failure to obey an automatic traffic signal and his case had been continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghassan A. Al-Rawi
Ohio University
Baghad
Iraq
Commissions Awarded To OU Graduates
A joint commissioning ceremony at the Ohio University Speech Building saw 30 graduating seniors take oaths of office. Prof. L. C. Staats gave the leadership address as families looked on. Lt. Col. David G. Smith led the Air Force oath for 11 officers, while Lt. Col. John D. Lucas administered the Army oath to 20 cadets including David Fulton and Ronald Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
L. C. Staats
James R. Patrick
Jan B. Kish
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
David G. Smith
Air Force
David H. Fulton
Cheshire
Ronald J. Hay
Athens
Ralph R. Wolfe
Glouster
George W. Fenneken
Corning
John D. Lucas
Glouster Personalities Enjoy Weekend with Hosts
Glouster section notes Billie Jean Brown of Canal Winchester visiting Brenda Miller in Columbus and staying with Brenda’s parents for the weekend. Ro-Ann Barnett from Elizabethtown, Ky., visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Balderson Sr. for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Jean Brown
Canal Winchester
Brenda Miller
Columbus
Miss Miller
Glouster
Carl Miller
Brenda
Phyllis
Ro-Ann Barnett
Elizabethtown
W. R. Balderson Sr
Ro-Ann
Roy R. Barnett
Euchre Club Meets At Mrs Toth Home
Monday night Euchre gathering hosted by Mrs. Margaret Toth awarded high score to Mrs. Joan Price. Second high went to Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mrs. Grace Zimmerlow. Refreshments served to several members. Mrs. Strohmeyer to host on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Margaret Toth
Joan Price
Mary Johnson
Grace Zimmerlow
Neal Morris
Loretta McGlaughlin
Elsie Whaley
Freda Strohmeyer
AHS Students Named To All Ohio Band 1961
Two Athens High School students John Bowling and Darrell Ulbrich have been named to the All Ohio Boys Band for the 1961 Ohio State Fair. Selection was announced by Louis E. Pete, longtime band director, citing character leadership and musical ability as the basis. Bowling is a senior, Ulbrich a junior, both with family ties listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
John Bowling
Darrell Ulbrich
Louis E. Pete
Bowling
A. S. Bowling
Fairview
Ulbrich
Darrel Ulbrich
Hooper St
Chauncey Personal Visits Highlight Weekend in Athens Area
Local social notes detail weekend visits and illness reports among families in Athens, Apple Grove, and nearby towns. Entries include Chauncey Chase visiting his in laws, Dr. Robert Nye spending with relatives and attending Ohio University graduation, and multiple attendants at church events and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Chase
Athens
Chase
Claude Chase
Floyd Nye
Ohio University
George Guthrie
Jenings
J. A. Long
Andrew Jackson
Lonnie Eaton
Coshocton
Herb Mingus
Columbus
Dan Johnson
Hiram Mingus
Millfield
Johnson
Edith Fultz
Russell Childress
Mary Beverage
Marion and Son
Gary
Navy
North Carolina
Andy Kostival
Mr. Kostival
Elizabeth Kostival
Past Matrons to Meet in Masonic Hall
The Past Matrons will meet at 7 30 p m Friday in the Masonic Hall for a regular gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Masonic Hall
Glouster Students Excel in District Scholarship Tests
Glouster High School principal GLOUSTER F A Cady announced top district placers from Glouster High School at Ohio University Athens. Paul McAllister sophomore earned eighth in district and honorable mention in World History. Patty Harrison senior ranked ninth in English 12. Merrie Kay Norris senior placed tenth in district in French II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
F. A. Cady
Glouster High School
Ohio University
Athens
Paul McAllister
Ohio
Patty Harrison
Merrie Kay Norris
Ohio University to Host Buckeye Boys State Delegates
Ohio University will welcome more than 1200 high school juniors for the Buckeye Boys State from June 8 to 17. Delegates will stay in Fast Green dorms, form cities and counties, and attend nightly programs at Bird Arena with speakers including President Baker and notable officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
John C. Baker
Buckeye
American Legion
Ohio
Pete DeWeese
DeWeese
Athens
Dan Horvath
Jefferson Hall
Bird Arena
President Baker
James A. Rhodes
U. S. Olymnic Committee
John H. Noble
Harvey C. Hahn
Dayton
West Point
John W. Brown
Don G. Hanning
FBI
R. C
Scotty
Young
Ohio Supreme Court
Athens County Farm Bureau Trustees Back Aid Bill Support
The Athens County Farm Bureau Federation board passed a motion to support aid for distressed areas in a federal bill. They pledged cooperation in securing county aid and criticized the administration's omnibus farm bill. A July 16 fish fry at the Izaak Walton League cabin was planned with trustees naming members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Farm Bureau Federation
Board of Trustees
Coop
Athens County
Izaak Walton League
Leo Williams
Paul Robinson
Francis Henderson
Gaylord Cook
Ed Wagoner
H. G. Henry
W. O. Davis
E. R. Jacoby
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The
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James Edwards
Alton Hanning
Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association
E. Main St
Logan, Ohio
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Euchre Club
AHS
Boys State
Athens Messenger
Baker
William O’neill
Robert R. Bangham
Society of Cpa’s
General Electric
Freezer
Cece
SY Hor
B.V.D
Dad
Baevs
Limans
U.S. Pat
America
Buick
Athens II
N. Court and
Carpenter Sts
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