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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1961
Page
4
City notes reveal 8062 spent on salt and cinders and 2617 to spread them but no snow ploughing or catchbasin clearing. Only East State received state equipment aid. other streets rely on traffic to compact snow. Call for major resurfacing bond issue due to chronic underfunding and failing cold patching.
Athens honors its police and fire departments for a decade of rising performance. From 1950 to 1960 arrests climbed from 703 to 1040 while traffic violations rose to 480. two more larceny cases occurred despite population gain. Fire calls grew from 81 to 389 with reduced loss, and inspections rose from 39 to 250, all without more personnel.
The article notes the strong anti-trust push under Robert A. Bicks and reports his resignation. It confirms Associate Justice Lee Loevinger of Minnesota Supreme Court will replace him, praising Loevinger's intelligence and knowledge and predicting a vigorous hand in anti-trust prosecutions.
Jim Bishop recalls a late night call delivering news that Gayle, his 17 year old daughter, has given birth to a daughter. He revisits Gayle’s childhood, Elinor’s death, and the family’s evolving dynamics through memories of Virginia Lee, Frank Gerace, and the newborn’s arrival.
A reader questions husband’s after dinner excuses and a friend’s absence. Abby cautions against mystery suspicions and urges open trust. Another letter asks about allowing a 19 year old to drink wine, and a young woman recalls premarital sex and its impact on marriage. Abby invites letters to ABBY Box 3365.
Jane R a 17 year old high school senior seeks Dr Crane's counsel on premarital sex and loyalty'). he argues against going steady and outlines risks including STDs pregnancy and social stigma. The piece promotes his booklet Sex Problems of Young People and urges sending 20 cents and a stamped return envelope through the newspaper.
A humorous vignette features a rich dowager in Africa who fires a rifle and asks the guide to name the animal. The guide returns with Sylvester as the animal. The piece also notes a family attending a revival of a film about darkest Africa and a child asking about the jaguar and its cylinders.
The Ladies Friendship Club met at Mrs. Donald Roush home in New Haven with attendees including Mrs. Almia Coleman Mrs. Carol Workman Mrs. Verlie Workman Mrs. Shirley Priddy Mrs. Donnia Roush and son Mrs. Peggie Russell Mrs. Peggie Arnott Mrs. Helen Roush Mrs. Helen Elias Miss Peachie Elias Mrs. Charlett Roush Mrs. Judy McKnight Keith Roush Russell Elias Beverly Russell Janett Smith and Karen Coleman. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Peggie Arnott in Middleport. The White Falcons Boosters planned a basketball banquet for March 10 with Oak Howard president Ralph Sayre coach John Scarberry treasurer and several members in attendance. Visitors included Wilda Coleman and others visited Etta Young. David Roush Eugene Stewart visited Point Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grinstead of New Haven visited Point Pleasant. Mrs. Nannie Johnson of New Haven visited relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Arnott and son of Middleport visited her parents. Mrs. Dale Priddy and daughter visited Charles Roush’s home in Point Pleasant.
George Sokolsky notes President Kennedy reappointed J Edgar Hoover and most insiders predict he will stay, though some Washington insiders expect Hoover to depart by summer. He defends the FBI's independence, opposes merging agencies, and argues any resignation would be politically costly.
A mother seeks guidance for her bright 4th grader who scored 8.2 on an achievement test. The advisor questions boarding for family balance but suggests enrichment at home with reading and science discussions or a capable local tutor to boost basic skills. The piece also notes parental dynamics and advice on managing strictness.
Kenneth A. Mitchell will chair a March 7 dinner meeting at McArthur school cafeteria to discuss Ohio State University’s role in meeting future higher education needs. OSU vice president Dr Gordon B. Carson will speak. tickets from local organizers at Gorback Drugs.
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