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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1958

Page

6

AEC Exhibition Opens in Athens at Ohio University

The Atomic Energy Commission display Atoms for Peace opens Wednesday at Ohio University Indoor Practice Building and runs daily 1 to 9 p.m. through July 2. The 6000 square foot exhibit, free to the public, features 100 atomic energy applications in industry medicine agriculture power and research with interactive panels and a 16-foot nuclear power plant model. Dr. L P Eblin notes Athens scheduling followed a last year science institute request.

Atoms For Peace Athens AEC Atomic Energy Commission Ohio University Richland Ave Dis American Museum of Atomic Energy Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies L. P. Eblin OU Department of Chemistry

Graduate pastor named for Lovers Lane Christian Church Akron

Joe E. Maffett son of the Rev and Mrs Joe Maffett will lead Lovers Lane Christian Church in Akron with wife Clara Davis. The couple, 1956 Transylvania College graduates, will reside at 936 Rowe Street and he plans to enter Oberlin College graduate school of theology.

Joe E. Maffett Joe Maffett First Christian Church Lovers Lane Christian Church Akron Maffett Clara Davis Transylvania College Lexington Rowe St Oberlin College Graduate School of Theology

License Violation Charge Is Dismissed

A charge of driving without an operator's license was dismissed in Municipal Court against Thomas L. Christy 19 Athens Route 3. The prosecution moved for dismissal after reporting he had a valid license. Christy had pled innocent at arraignment.

Thomas L. Christy Athens

Maerker Re elected Ohio State Heart Association Delegate

Frank M. Maerker of Athens is re elected as a voting delegate to the Ohio State Heart Association for the coming year. He sits among 11 delegates at the association annual meeting and previously served as county heart fund chairman in 1957.

Columbus Frank M. Maerker Athens Ohio State Heart Association County Heart Fund

Marriage Licenses in Athens Area Reported

A list of marriage licenses issued for residents and nearby towns. Couples include James Dow and Joan Lowry of Athens. Rolland Swart and Grace Kearns of Jacksonville. Samuel Kasler and Melinda Gamwell of Glouster. Larry Goldenberry and Sandra Hunsicker of Athens. Andrew Monk and Patricia Figgins of Nelsonville. Gary Johnson and Cherry Woods of Athens Route 2. Donald King and Rita Richards of Glouster Route 1. Robert Hughes and Evelyn Foraker of Athens. David Lenington and Sally Roscover of James Meredith White and Marie Phillips of Albany. Leroy Hotchkiss Jr. and Barbara Priser. Jack Johnston and Muriel Williams of The Plains. John Reod and Priscilla Alden of Athens. Joseph Rodgers and Doris DeLuce of Athens. Jon Barrer and Catherine Miller of Jacksonville. John Nunemaker and Janet Woodrum of Athens Route 1. Fred Thorn and Norma Parsons of Athens Route 1. Ronald Johnson and Phyllis Snodgrass of Athens. Donald Grafton and Julia Salyers. Harry Sands and Buranita Pennell of Chauncey.

Samuel L. Kasler Glouster Melinda Gamwell Larry Allen Goldenberry Sandra Jean Hunsicker Athens Andrew Jackson Monk Nelsonville Patricia Ann Figgins Gary Allen Johnson Cherry Sue Woods Donald J. King Rita Ann Richards Robert D. Hughes Oak Hill Evelyn B. Foraker David Robert Lenington Sally Ann Roscover James Meredith White Ashley Marie Louise Phillips Albany Leroy Forbes Hotchkiss Jr Barbara Ann Priser Jack Lee Johnston Muriel Elaine Williams the Plains John M. Reod Priscilla Joan Alden Joseph M. Rodgers Doris DeLuce Jon Roger Barrer Murray City Catherine Louise Miller Jacksonville John Eugene Nunemaker Janet Kay Woodrum Fred Earl Thorn Henderson W. Va Norma Lou Parsons Ronald B. Johnson el Paso Texas Phyllis Ann Snodgrass Donald M. Grafton Julia Kay Salyers

Mt Zion Church Cancels Fathers and Men's Day Event

A combined Fathers Day and Men's Day observance scheduled for Sunday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church has been canceled.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Meeting Set Tonight for The Plains Fire Dept Plans

The Plains volunteer fire department will hold a 7 30 p.m. meeting Friday in the high school community room to discuss upcoming plans and activities.

Plains Volunteer Fire Department

Friday 13th Court Session Closes with No Arraignments

The Municipal Court session with Judge John Newcomb opened at 9 a.m. on Friday but no one appeared for arraignment. Officials cited superstition and sparse business as the session was declared closed.

John Newcomb

Three youths held for theft of motorcycle

Three youths, two of them juveniles, were in custody Friday in connection with the theft of a 1957 Dot motorcycle owned by Columbus man Dan Inskeep. The bike disappeared after breaking down during an endurance run north of Mineral on June 1 and was recovered after deputies questioned the group. Gene Everett Holley, 18, Carbondale, remained held. the other two were sent to juvenile authorities. Inskeep plans to retrieve the cycle and file charges.

Columbus Dot Mineral Dan Inskeep Harold Shields Gene Everett Holley Carbondale

Early Rain Hits Area With Morning Showers

Showers that struck Athens early Friday deposited about 0.39 inches by 9 a.m. in rural Hamley Run where the temperature was 69. Partly cloudy skies and humid air lingered with a threat of more rain as the low reached 62 after a high of 81 yesterday.

Athens Hamley Run Mercury

Fire Chief Urges Direct Emergency Line Use

Fire Chief Charles Dalton called Thursday for using the fire department emergency line 190 for fire and emergency calls. He noted many calls previously went to the police phone causing delays of a minute or two. He urged using fire line 190 and routing other inquiries to 31391 rather than 190.

Fire Department Charles Dalton

Two Drivers Cited After Route 50 Crash in Coolville

On Route 50 in Coolville two drivers were cited after a Wednesday collision. Leonard O. D. Russell, 22, Coolville, was charged with making an improper right turn. Roy Tyree, 29, Catlettsburg, Ky., was cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance.

Coolville State Highway Patrol Leonard OD. Russell Roy Tyree Catlettsburg Russell Tyree

YMCA Summer Camp Program Kicks Off Sunday

The YMCA launches a full summer camping program with 28 boys departing Sunday for Camp Nelson Dodd for the first of five periods. Activities include two weekend family camps, father son campouts, and a canoe expedition for older boys. Leaders, registrations, and contact details are announced by secretary Bob Taylor.

YMCA Nelson Dodd Bob Taylor Brinkhaven Richard Blosser John Crewson Marvin Crippen Kenneth DeVeau Ross Hecht Noel Humphreys Denny White Terry White Richard White Taylor Camp Moore Zanesville James White Camp Nelson Dodd Glen Chadwell Ted Neutzling Ralph Straw Lee Soltow Athens Ronald DeVeau Stephen Riggs Michigan Beckley Bldg

Civil Defense Survival Plans Heard by Chief

Ohio law and civil defense officials met in Columbus to review a planned mass evacuation framework. The plan anticipates 1000 cars per hour along 23 one way routes, moving up to 220000 vehicles and 70000 evacuees to Athens County and surrounding areas with a 200 bed temporary hospital staged in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Grogan Athens Athens County Nelsonville

Planning Commission Holds Brief Session

The city planning commission met with city council members Thursday evening at the city building for a brief session. No business was transacted and the main discussion was a survey report to be prepared by an outside firm, with a preliminary report likely ready for the July meeting.

City Planning Commission

Three Forfeit Bonds On Traffic Charges

Three drivers forfeited bonds in Municipal Court Friday on traffic violations. Paul E. Steinmetz age 29 of 123 W Washington St forfeited 30 on failing to stop within the assured clear distance. Juanita Clyse age 39 of Athens Route 5 forfeited 20 on passing over the yellow line. Carl Tippie age 23 of Stewart forfeited 30 on unsafe operation.

Paul E. Steinmetz Washington St Juanita Clyse Athens State Highway Patrol Carl Tippie Stewart

Two Athens Countians to Receive Degrees at OSU Convocation

Two Athens County residents are among 2240 OSU students earning diplomas at the 81st June Convocation in Columbus. Nancy A. Wright of Athens is awarded a bachelor of science in nursing and Herman E. Rickard receives a doctor of philosophy.

Columbus Athens Ohio State University Nancy A. Wright Herman E. Rickard

Vacation Bible School Offered for Two Weeks

Two weeks of Bible School will run from Monday June 16 with morning sessions 9 30 to 11 30 Monday through Friday. All community children are invited to attend.

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