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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1958
Page
7
Ralph M. Besse executive vice-president of the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company addressed about 843 Ohio University graduates. He urged they pursue discipline in work self reliance and broad civic participation to sustain democracy and lead in society.
Burglars entered the Athens High School Saturday night, damaging doors and a safe but leaving no obvious theft. Entry came through an unlocked east side window. the fire hose was turned on in the principal’s office. Suspects appear to be youths per Police Captain McBride, with offices of the superintendent, principal, Miss Connett, E. G. Clafton, and Harold Lee breached.
Rain forced Ohio University’s commencement indoors at the last moment after two days of sunshine forecasts. Drizzle continued through nearly two hours of ceremonies, with overflow seating at OU Center. John W. Galbreath noted the event as the 186th commencement, while Joan Bush received her BA and shared a father’s kiss as Gordon K. Bush watched from the stage.
Dr Harold L Yochum president Capital University spoke to 843 graduates at Memorial Auditorium urging a habit of greatness through education. He cited work through college, praised tax supported universities and independent colleges, and described a new physics building with a 7000 seat arena for emergencies and larger future needs.
Commencement activities included awarding second lieutenant commissions to graduates who completed ROTC requirements. Lt. Col. Caleb P. Moberly, professor of air science and tactics, administered the oath to 20 Air Force Reserve second lieutenants while Lt. Col. Burton S. Andrews, professor of military science and tactics, administered the oath to 30 Army Reserve officers.
Charles Minelli directed the Commencement Band in Pomp and Circumstance and the Grand March while Larry Buckles led the 1958 class farewell. Rev. John G. Koontz delivered invocation and benediction. Allan R. Kresge played organ for the processions, and Evangeline Merritt directed the choir.
Weekend dedication of the Helen Mauck Galbreath Chapel drew Sen. John W. Bricker and Gov. C William ONeill to Ohio University near Athens. John W Galbreath used two planes to shuttle guests between Athens and Columbus with other executives Joseph B Hall and Harvey Jordan also flying in.
Changes of Methodist pastors and ordination of two area men as deacons were announced at the closing session of the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church on Sunday at Lakeside. Ordained as deacons were James C. Charnley of Athens.
Four persons were injured Sunday evening in a two car crash at the intersection of Rock Riffle and Hastings Roads east of Athens. None were hospitalized. Injured: Martha A. Goodin 21 Athens driver, bruised right arm. Mrs Orville Skinner 18 right leg abrasions. Donna Bing 15 right arm abrasions. Mrs Agnes Bernard 65 Glouster forehead abrasions. Bernard was a passenger in a car driven by husband Clarence E Bernard 70 Glouster who failed to stop for a stop sign. Bernard fined 15 dollars and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty. Aaron Cunningham of Nelsonville named to the post among 26. Ministerial assignments announced for districts including Chillicothe Logan Lima Portsmouth Defiance.
Albany area farmer Pearley West 72 died Sunday at his home on Albany Route 1. He is survived by a son Arthur two daughters Arlene Mansfield and Eloise Sewell five grandchildren two sisters Emma Jones and Louisa Stanley and three brothers Worley William and John. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Townhouse Church with burial in Alexander Cemetery. Friends may call at Bigony funeral home until service time.
Mr and Mrs John Hall of Athens welcome a daughter. New admissions include Esther Dunham Edith Junod Nancy Lemoine Karen Jeffers Constance Jeffers and Mrs Shade. Discharges list Charles Goldsberry Alice Gray Walter Freeman Mrs Richard Bohn and daughter Mrs John Mueller, Mrs Clarence Biggins, W R Dailey Delmar Brown Joseph Sligo Michael Marshall and Janice Littera.
Norman L. Saylor of New Marshfield, WW II veteran and Messenger foreman, was elected commander of the VFW 12th District at a Sunday meeting in Nelsonville. New officers include Kenneth Harvey, Richard L. Heiss, Hobart J. Raub, Lauraerne Dickey, Thomas Llewellyn, Henry Truitt, and trustees Dimety Sickels Whyte. Auxiliary president elected was Elizabeth Frownine. retiring commander Ray Keirns presided.
Athens police department will conduct a safety inspection for passenger cars, trucks and motor scooters Tuesday evening at Grand Park Boulevard and E State Street. Police and auxiliary members will oversee the inspection with scooter operators urged to participate. defective features will allow time for corrections.
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