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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1961

Page

2

Athens County to tour Area Redevelopment Act sites

A July 10 tour of Athens County and surrounding towns, led by Rep. Walter H. Moeller, will assess how the Area Redevelopment Act can aid dep­ressed areas in the Tenth District. Ohio University leaders and local officials will explore financing, technical help, and training to spur job growth and development.

Area Redevelopment Act Athens County Walter H. Moeller Tenth Congressional District Moeller Kenneth E. Ackerman Jackson Ackerman Paul L. Noble Ohio University College of Commerce Noble OU Commerce College Athens Congressman Moeller William Sheehan Ohio Ohio University Baker Center Amesville Strouds Rundam Rotary Club

New Athens Minister Is Ex-Judge, Lawyer

James William Brown, a 40 year old lawyer, becomes the new pastor of the Central Ave Methodist Church in Athens after eight years of study at Hamma Divinity School. He was a Kentucky police judge, World War II Army service in DC, and a former circuit judge, ordained in June 1960. His wife Mrs Brown, a Union College graduate, and their five children will pursue studies in Ohio and local schools.

James William Brown Hamma Divinity School Springfield Brown Central Ave Athens Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Kentucky University of Louisville College of Law Washington, D. C Senate Alben Barkley United States

Equalizing Board Named for Sewer District 2

A three member equalizing board was appointed at a special city council meeting in Sanitary Sewer District 2. Names are Alan Barnhill Ray Cook and Delbert Hayes. A 2 p m Saturday meeting will hear written complaints against sewer assessments. Council approved the trio 5 to 0. absent were Emerson Sherow and William Weisenbach.

Alan Barnhill Ray Cook Delbert Hayes

Harry B. Settle Rites Set Thursday

Services for 75 year old Harry B. Settle of Crooksville will be held at 2 30 p m Thursday at the Crooksville Chapel of Cannon and Cannon funeral home Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery He is the father of Edmund Settle manager of the Luckoff Store in Athens and died at his home on Monday.

Harry B. Settle Crooksville Cannon and Cannon Funeral Home Rose Hill Mr. Settle Edmund Settle Joneswood Dr Luckoff Athens

Visconti Denied Charge in Municipal Court Hearing

Frank Visconti of 1 Vine St pleaded innocent to trespassing charges filed by Harry Faulkner. A hearing was set for Wednesday by Municipal Court with bond set at 21 dollars.

Frank Visconti Vine St Visconti Harry Faulkner

Equipment Testing by Firemen in Summer Drill

Firemen tested rescue equipment on the Hocking River using an aluminum boat ropes lifebuoys and wear checks under Lt John Tall. Volunteers operated Pump No 1 at Ohio University Airport testing hoses under 200 pounds water pressure and loading hose onto the pumper. Monthly drills are planned for both groups.

Hocking River John Tall Ohio University Charles W. Dalton City Water Department Dalton

Man Held For Investigation In Athens Indecent Exposure

A 24 year old Athens man is held by city police for investigation of indecent exposure. Police say several parents reported the man made indecent advances toward several small girls over several months. He was arrested after a parent complained and will likely be charged later today. The chief said there were no physical advances.

Athens Joseph Grogan Grogan

Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Charles E. Dickerson, 27, Carbondale, was fined $15 and costs in Municipal Court for speeding after pleading guilty to a State Patrol charge. Richard Alston Bacon, 18, of 14 Northwood Dr., was fined $5 and costs for running a stop sign after previously pleading no contest to the patrol citation.

Charles E. Dickerson Carbondale Richard Alston Bacon Northwood Dr

Athens Sees Warmer Midweek Temperatures

In Athens on Wednesday, officials record an 11 am high of 78 after an early low of 52. The day follows Tuesday’s afternoon peak of 84, reflecting a somewhat warmer trend. C. L. Colmer of the U. S. Observer notes the readings.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Pleasant way to ease loose plate discomfort

FASTEETH is an improved powder sprinkled on upper and lower plates to hold them firmer for a more comfortable denture feel. It leaves no gummy taste or pasty texture. It is taaline none acid, does not soil, and checks plate odor. Get FASTEETH at any drug counter.

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