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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1962

Page

2

British Consul Sees Common Market Impact on Britain

British Consul from Cleveland J. K. F. Bamford told Ohio University that economic competition often fuels war and praised the Common Market for uniting Europe. He noted its population surpasses the United States and discussed Britain’s tentative entry and potential trade realignments with the European Free Trade Association.

J. K. F. Bamford Cleveland Ohio University Bamford Europe European Economic Community Rome France West Germany Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Society of Europe Mr. Bamford Great Britain United States Britain British Commonwealth Commonwealth European Free Trade Association Free Trade Association Common Market United United States of Europe

Temperature Reaches 90 Degree Mark in Athens

After near misses for two days, Athens records a 90 degree high with a 64 degree low and 83 at 11 am. Rural areas run cooler by about two degrees. Hamley Run reports 88 with a 59 degree low. Disabled veterans invited to a Conrath Bean Chapter meeting Friday at 8 p.m. to recruit new members. Martha Merriman of Sheltering Arms Hospital elected secretary of The Central Ohio Chapter of Hospital Accountants. The Central Ohio Chapter, organized in 1955, covers central and southeastern Ohio. about 60 chapters exist nationwide and last year 300 hospital representatives attended an Indiana University institute.

Athens C. L. Colmer U. S Hamley Run Conrath Bean Chapter The Disabled American Veterans E. State and Home Sts Martha Merriman Sheltering Arms Hospital Central Ohio American Association of Hospital Accountants United States Indiana University Bloomington Ohio

More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH

advertise a denture product FASTEETH powder to improve fit and comfort of upper and lower plates. claims to be alkaline with no gummy taste, reduces denture odor, and promises firmer wear. urges purchase at drug counters.

City Prepares Five Streets For Blacktop by Local Firm

Lancaster streets to be resurfaced by F. H. Brewer Contractors. W. Washington Shafer Second and Stewart Ohio Watt to Shannon set for work at an estimated 17 502 80 dollars. Start in about ten days as crews finish cleaning repairs.

Lancaster Milton Nuzum F. H. Brewer Contractors W. Washington Court Congress Shafer Union State Second Stewart Ohio Watt Shannon Nuzum Grosvenor St S. Congress St S. Congress W. Union

Young GOP Group Hears Of Briley

The Athens County Young Republicans met Tuesday night at Ohio Fuel Gas Co. offices with about 35 attendees. Brook Cheney wife of Briley campaign executive director spoke on John Mar Briley’s background, noting his rise to corporate executive. The group adopted a constitution and by laws and planned officer elections for July 10.

Athens County Young Republicans’ Club John Marshall Briley Brook Cheney Briley Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Court Hears Traffic Cases

Richard J. DeLaubenfels 29 of 15 Woodware Ave pled guilty to driving the wrong way on N Congress St fined 5 dollars with costs and 2 dollars of the costs suspended. David Helvie Ashland was fined 22 dollars with costs suspended for 11 parking meter violations credit for 30 cents already paid. James P. McClain 45 of Logan Route 3 was fined 10 dollars and costs for driving left of center after pleading guilty.

Richard J. DeLaubenfels Woodware Ave N. Congress St David Helvie Ashland Helvie James P. McClain Logan

Marshfield Resident Appeals BWC Ruling

Thomas Hood of Marshfield files a notice of appeal in Common Pleas Court challenging an Industrial Commission of Ohio order from April that disallowed his claim for injuries sustained while working for Ohio University in March 1957. Defendant includes James L. Young as BWC administrator.

Marshfield Thomas Hood Common Pleas Court The Industrial Commission of Ohio Hood Ohio University James L. Young Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation

Two Meetings Called For Guysville Masons

Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM Guysville schedules two special sessions this week. Worshipful Master J. H. Smith announces Thursday at 8 PM practice for Master Masons degree and Saturday at 8 PM confer MM degree. Refreshments to follow each gathering.

Savannah Lodge F&am Guysville J. H. Smith

Two Athens youths named to All Ohio Boys Band

Two Athens County youths Lewis Shields of Chauncey and Darrell Ulbrich of Athens were selected for the All Ohio Boys Band at the Ohio State Fair August 24 to September 3. About 310 band members will begin practice in Columbus August 19 and give two free concerts daily at the fair plus nightly grandstand shows. Selection was based on ability judged by state music teachers.

Athens County Lewis Shields Mill St Chauncey Darrell Ulbrich Hooper St Athens Columbus

Three Army Reservists Promoted in Local Unit

Three men earned higher non commissioned ranks in the local Army Reserve unit Co FE 3d Battle Group 2nd Infantry. John L Schwarzel was promoted to staff sergeant while Nelson B Huff and James L Morgan became sergeants. Frank A Eschelman advanced to specialist four. The unit also received a superior rating during a combined battle group field problem at Dillon Dam near Zanesville, observed by a command inspector from XX Corps Columbus.

Army Reserve John L. Schwarzel Nelson B. Huff James L. Morgan Frank A. Eschelman Co FE 3D Battle Group 2Nd Infantry Dillon Dam Zanesville XX Corps Columbus

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admissions List

Admission notes list several patients at Sheltering Arms Hospital including Mrs Leonard Martin of Athens Mrs Pearl Bolin of Albany John Tryon of Athens Route 2 Fanny Pickett of Athens Mrs Richard Moore of Athens and Mrs Harry Russell of Jacksonville Mrs Raymond Lee of Athens Donald Kenney of Athens Route 5 Mrs Robert McDonnell of Athens and son Jeffery Miller of Athens Route 3.

Leonard Martin Athens Pearl Bolin Albany John ©. Tryon Fanny Pickett Richard Moore Harry Russell Jacksonville Raymond Lee Donald Kenney Robert McDonnell Athens, and Son Jeffery Miller

Seven Guns Studied In Death Of Kirkersville Boy

Seven confiscated .22 caliber rifles were sent to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification for ballistic tests to identify who fired the shot that killed 13 year old David Hoch in Kirkersville. The boy was found shot in the neck while reading a book on a backyard blanket. authorities estimate the bullet traveled about a half mile. The weapons were taken from residents near David, who lived with his stepfather Clyde Mansfield and his wife. David, an eighth grader at Kirkersville School, had moved with his family from Athens to Columbus then Kirkersville in 1953. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Kirkersville Methodist Church.

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation Athens David Hoch Kirkersville Licking County David Clyde Mansfield Columbus The Bay Kirkersville Methodist Church

Fraternity Zone Variance Approved for Phi Kappa Sigma

City zoning board of appeals granted a variance to the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity at 28 W. Washington St after a Tuesday meeting. The unanimous vote allows immediate construction of an addition to the existing structure following testimony from two fraternity representatives and an attorney.

City Zoning Board of Appeals Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Washington St

Banks Bid for Funds in Athens County Dispute

A county official explains the $125,000 in active funds, deposited in Security Bank Athens, Tri-County Bank Coolville, and Community Bank Glouster on bid basis. Auditor and treasurer disagree over administering the money.

Athens County Security Bank Athens Tri-County Bank Coolville Community Bank Glouster

Residents Warned Weeds Must Be Cut

City administration reminds residents they have a few days left in June to mow weeds and clean lots. Areas will be weeded in July and costs billed to occupants. If unpaid, the expense will be added to the tax bill.

Two Bonds Forfeited In Municipal Court

Rodney A. Howery aged 19 of Athens Route 2 forfeited a $31 bond in Municipal Court for failure to stop within assured clear distance. James D. McClung aged 33 of Parkersburg West Virginia forfeited a $21 bond on a State Highway Patrol improper passing charge.

Rodney A. Howery Athens James D. McClung Parkersburg W. Va

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