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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1960

Page

2

Dooley Discusses Laos Medicine and Medico Outreach

Dr. Tom Dooley spoke at Buckeye Boys State about Lao medical practice mixing modern care with witchcraft and the value of his Medico network. He described field clinics with local witch doctors, and highlighted Medico’s 17 outposts in 12 countries.

Tom Dooley Memorial Auditorium Dooley Life Magazine Boys Sandusky Boys State W. L. DeWeese Buckeye Boys State Stars and Stripes Forever DR. Dooley Laos Medico Asia Africa Viet Nam U. S. Navy Medico Organization

Local Legionnaires Aid Trustees at Boys State

The Senate dropped charges to impeach three judges of the court of appeals. A corporation formed by boys to buy Jefferson Hall cafeteria failed to lease it to the Boys State trustees, while another youth group venture earned a $40,000 profit from a $5,000 stake. Athens K T Crossen Post 21 of the Legion supplied two service wagons for opening day and three for Saturday, aided registration, and a color guard at inauguration. Andy Kastely presented the Boys State flag to the governor. his son Bela is a BBS delegate.

Senate Court of Appeals Supreme Court Jefferson Hall Boys State Trustees David Klatman Warren BBS Athens K. T. Crossen Post 21 the Legion Furnished Boys State Andy Kastely Bela

Legion Post Names Officers In Local Election

Wilson H. Carr of Athens was chosen commander of K. T. Crossen Post 21. James Balding and Francis Pontious were elected first and second vice commanders, with Har lan Carpenter adjutant C. K. McKinstry finance officer Harley Moler service officer Edgar Tuckerman chaplain and Charles McGinnis sergeant at arms. Installations slated for July 6 at the next meeting.

Wilson H. Carr Athens K. T. Crossen American Legion James Balding Francis Pontious Harlan Carpenter C. K. McKinstry Harley Moler Edgar Tuckerman Charles McGinnis

Man Rescued by Fire Squad After Suspected Stroke

Paul Casley aged 56 of 16 Bedford Street was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Thursday by the fire department emergency squad after suffering a possible stroke. The squad was called to his residence at 2 52 p m.

Paul Casley Bedford St Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department Casley

Four Men Taken To Penitentiary

Four inmates from the county jail were moved to Ohio State Penitentiary after convictions in Common Pleas Court. Thomas H. Schall 25 of Athens County received consecutive terms for robbery and jail break attempts and faces a further grand jury indictment for theft. Robert Dailey 23 of Columbus received one to five years for attempted jail break. James Seymour 22 and Raymond McCray 28, both of Columbus, were sentenced to one to seven years each for breaking and entering and grand larceny.

Ohio State Penitentiary Common Pleas Court Thomas H. Schall Athens County Schall Buckeye Harry J. Steele John F. Newcomb

Rain Threat Lingers Over Athens After Thursday Shower

More rain is forecast for Athens following a Thursday night shower that dropped .11 inch. The morning low was 68 with a 10 am reading of 71, while Thursday’s high reached 89, said U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Athens Men Win Degrees At Harvard Commencement

Three Athens men earned degrees at Harvard University's 309th commencement in Cambridge. G Kenner Bush received a master of business administration while Richard L Slater and David L White earned bachelor of laws amid about 3000 graduates.

Athens Harvard Cambridge Mass Harvard University G. Kenner Bush Richard L. Slater David L. White

Father of Ohio U Assistant Dean Dies

The Rev. John A. Schofer a retired Lutheran minister died Wednesday at his Lima home. He was the father of Paul Schofer assistant dean of men at Ohio University. Funeral services are planned Monday.

John A. Schofer Lima Paul Schofer Ohio University

Fire Truck To Be Driven To The Plains

Three Plains Volunteer Fire Department members will travel to McConnellville to retrieve a 1941 International pumper tanker purchased for 3500 dollars from funds raised by a 1.5 mill levy. Kenneth Harvey leads the drive with Dick Bean and Jim Wallace. The truck will be stored in a barn while crews begin building a permanent fire house and plan a volunteer training program.

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department Association McConnellville Plains Kenneth Harvey Dick Bean Jim Wallace

Driver Cited On Complaint In Chaunce Millfield Incident

Curtis Williams aged 23 of Glouster Route 3 was arrested on Route 13 between Chaunce and Millfield after a telephoned complaint. State Highway Patrol cited him into Athens County Court on a June 25 charge of reckless operation. A boy riding with him jumped from the car and escaped on foot, losing a shoe.

Curtis Williams Glouster Chaunce Millfield State Highway Patrol Athens Williams

Birth at Athens parents welcome son

Mr and Mrs W Glen Taylor of Athens announce the birth of a son. Admitted Ben Barnhill of Athens. Paul Casley of Athens. Walter Williams of Gloucester and Mrs Francis Conrath of Athens Route 5. Kim Licht of Athens discharged a note lists.

W. Glen Taylor Athens Ben Barnhill Paul Casley Walter Williams Glouster Francis Conrath Kim Licht

Plane Crash Report Probed By Patrol

No crash report received in Athens area this morning. A resident near Albany said he saw a plane with engine trouble last night and numerous calls followed, but patrols found no wreckage after inspection.

Athens State Highway Patrol Albany

Junior Fair Building Fund Barbecue Slated

Athens County's Junior Fair Board plans its second annual Chicken Bar-B-Q for Saturday June 25 at the fair grounds rain or shine. Proceeds fund winterization of the Junior Fair Building to host youth meetings and activities year round. Tickets available from the extension office 4-H advisers scouts FFA FHA instructors and board members with extra activities for non diners.

Athens County Junior Fair Board FFA FHA

Athens County Agent Wins Ft Collins Fellowship

Kenneth Ackerman Athens County extension agent in agriculture won a Farm Foundation of Chicago fellowship for a three week session at Ft. Collins Colorado to study farm policy and take a public relations in agriculture course. Don Davis will cover duties June 17 to July 4 during Ackerman’s leave.

Kenneth Ackerman Athens County Ft. Collins Colo Farm Foundation of Chicago Ackerman Athens County Extension Advisory Council Don Davis

Tax Deadline Is Extended for Athens County

Athens County tax deadline extended by 30 days to July 20 announced by County Treasurer T O Kincade. Also released out of town tax collection schedule with bank dates across Amesville Coolville Glouster Nelsonville for multiple townships in July.

Athens County T. O. Kincade Amesville First National Bank Ames Bern Coolville Tri-County Bank Carthage Troy Glouster Community Bank Glouster Trimble Nelsonville York Township

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