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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1959

Page

8

New OU Commerce Dean Named

Ohio University announces Paul L. Noble to become dean of the College of Commerce on July 1. Noble, 37, a 1942 OU graduate, currently assistant treasurer at Ohio State University, succeeds acting dean Karl H. Krauskopf. Butler named dean of men at OU last month.

Ohio University John C. Baker Paul L. Noble Ohio State University OU College of Commerce Karl H. Krauskopf Cleveland Noble OSU Ohio Department of Highways Ohio State Inter-University Council Ohio Army Finance Department Columbus William R. Butler

AHS Students Take Math Examination

Thirty four Athens High School juniors and seniors took a national mathematics test sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America and the Society of Actuaries. The test, directed by Harold Lee, aims to spark further study in mathematics. Regional participation included multiple regions in the United States and Canada. Individual and school team awards were planned.

Athens High School Mathematical Association of America The Society of Actuaries Harold Lee United States Canada Frank Bean Ronnie Begg Eddie Cable Donna Chadwick Td Corns Donna Fairfield David Hoback Joy Jeffers Joan Krauskopf Raymond Krauss Jim Mcullen George Murphy Charles Niggemeyer Roger Ramseth Nancy Rutkoskie Geg Sherow Marlene Steiner Janet Stiff

Albany Man Is Sentenced For Delinquency Charge

Albany resident Robert Guess Jr. 33 withdrew his innocent plea and pleaded guilty to acting to cause the delinquency of minors. Juvenile Judge Harold Rose fined him 1000 dollars plus costs, and sentenced him to one year in Athens County jail with five to ten months suspended. He is placed on two years probation under strict conditions. Original charges were filed Feb 18 with bond set at 1000 dollars on each charge.

Robert Guess Jr Albany Harold Rose Guess Athens County

Musical Vespers Planned At Chapel

Musical vespers will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Helen Malleck Galbreath Memorial Chapel. Ohio University Men's Glee Club directed by Philip Peterson will perform with organist Margaret Pan coast and violinists Marilyn Baker and Grace McDonald. Mezzos Ruthanna Jones and Patricia Schles will accompany on the organ.

Helen Malleck Galbreath Ohio University Men's Glee Club Philip Peterson Margaret Pancoast Mingo Junction Marilyn Baker Portland Oregon Grace McDonald Cleveland Patricia Schles Dartmouth Mass Ruthanna Jones Dayton Glee Club

Mrs Thena Jane Smith Dies At Leon Route 2

Mrs Thena Jane Smith of Leon Route 2 died suddenly at her home Friday morning. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mt Olive Church with Rev Kenneth W Chandler officiating. Burial will follow at Suncrest Cemetery. Friends may call Crow funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday and at the late home after 2 p.m. Saturday. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service.

Crash Victim Rites Set for Kenneth E. Congrove

Funeral services for Kenneth E. Congrove 22 of Stewart are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at New England Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Veldwitzen officiating. Burial will follow in Stewart Cemetery. Congrove died Wednesday at Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg from injuries from an auto wreck Tuesday on Route 50 near Coolville. Two other men were injured. Friends may visit at the home of his parents Gerald and (name unclear) Congrove on Sharps Run Road. He is survived by his parents and brothers Dana and Richard.

Kenneth E. Congrove Stewart New England Presbyterian Church John Veldwizen Stewart Cemetery Congrove Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg Route 50 Coolville Gerald Congreve Sharps Run Rd Dana Richard

Michael Check Dies After Surgery in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Nelsonville Ohio area resident Michael Check died Friday morning at Mount St. Mary Hospital after surgery earlier in the week. He was unmarried, a World War I veteran, and a member of St. Philip Neri Church in Murray City. Survived by several brothers and sisters. arrangements by Johnson funeral home.

Nelsonville Michael Check Jobs Glouster R Mount St. Mary Hospital John and Mary Check Check St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Murray City Johnson Funeral Home

Fire Department Meeting Planned At The Plains

Plans for a new fire department at The Plains will be discussed at a 7 p.m. meeting at the local school next Wednesday. Athens Township trustees will meet with proposed volunteers and invite all interested residents to attend. County Prosecutor Joseph B. Vanity is expected to attend per trustee Dwight Robinson.

the Plains Athens Township Joseph B. Vanity Dwight Robinson

County names Security Bank depository for $45000

Athens County commissioners at the courthouse weekly session named Security Bank as depository for 45000 in inactive funds from the Children's Homeland sale proceeds. The bid pays 2 percent interest. other bids included Athens National Bank at 2 percent with no withdrawals or 1 percent with withdrawals, plus 1 percent from Commercial Bank of Glouster and Peoples Bank of Nelsonville. Some funds will fund home improvements with the rest held for reserves. The board also approved routine bills and arranged state examiner access, with the state to reimburse 25 dollars monthly for utility costs for two rooms now in use by state examiners.

Athens County Security Bank Athens National Bank Commercial Bank of Glouster Peoples Bank of Nelsonville James Rhoades Hayrold Rose

Island Trees Are Removed in Athens Traffic Island

Nine elm trees on Richland Ave traffic island near Athens State Hospital were felled by state and city crews after health died and dying risks. A crane aided removal. stumps will be ground down and shrubs or maples planted later.

Richland Ave Athens State Hospital State

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

A list notes births for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wooten and Mr. and Mrs. William Perry in Athens. Several residents are admitted or listed as inpatients, including Michael Bean, Virginia Harry, Karen Barney, James Bolin, Donald Hoisington, Thomas Walraven, Dale Cunningham, Jack Neal, Mrs. William Fish, Mrs. Travis Robinette, Mrs. Frederick Perry, Ida Cope, Mrs. Vincent Scarmack, Mrs. James Jordan, Mrs. Stella Frame, Mrs. John Newman, Mrs. Russell Shields, and Mrs. Wiley Colburn in various Athens area routes and nearby towns.

Stella Frame the Plains John Newman Buchtel Russell E. Shields Athens Wiley Colburn Albany

Giant crane moves to Ohio University site

A 52-ton crane with a 50-foot boom was transported from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot to Ohio University’s new physical education building on Richland Ave. The move required police escorts and traffic diversions on Union Court and President streets to accommodate the low-bay and rear boom setup.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad W. Union St Ohio University Richland Ave Pittsburgh Mountain States Fabricating Co Humes Construction Co Steubenville Texas Eastern Transmission Co Fisher Rd Union St Court St President President St Court President Sts

Front Porch Flooring Damaged by Fire at Davis Home

Fire department answered a general alarm at 4 13 p m Thursday to Mrs Don Davis home 76 Mill Street The blaze started between porch flooring and sub flooring and was put out with booster hose Loss described as slight as firefighters removed sections of flooring to reach the fire

Don Davis Mill St

Crandall Pleads Guilty to Driving Left of Center

Lyle Rodric Crandall, 39, of 134 Morris Ave., pleaded guilty Friday in Municipal Court to a city police charge of driving left of center. He was fined 15 dollars plus costs.

Lyle Rodric Crandall Morris Ave

Water Project Plans Discussed by Athens Health Board

Athens City County Health board held its monthly meeting to review a water purification project and a new chlorinator for the city water system. The Deanville school will also receive a chlorinator soon. The board voted to send two clerks to a clerical training workshop in Lancaster April 22 24. Dr H M Boocks noted evolving state laws and the need for better clerical training. A report on county food service operations was approved by the State Department of Health with plans for stricter enforcement in the Athens area.

Athens City-County Health Board Deanville Health Board Lancaster H. M. Boocks Athens County Food Service State Department of Health Food Service Athens

John F Wyckoff 90 Dies in Mount St Mary Hospital

John F Wyckoff 90 of 11 North Court Street died Friday morning at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville after several weeks illness. He was born in Vinton County and lived most of his life in Vinton and Athens counties. A retired coal miner and charter member of United Mine Workers of America and the Miners 50 50 Club. Survived by wife Don zilla a daughter Mrs Fred Stauffer Athens three sons Clarence and Francis M Athens and Chester Columbus six grandchildren several great grandchildren a sister Mrs Blanche Heidler Portsmouth a half brother Ernest McArthur and two half sisters Mrs Bess Thompson and Mrs Sylvia Walker Columbus. Friends may call after Saturday noon at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with services Sunday 2 30 p m by Rev Joe B Maffett. Burial West Union Street Cemetery.

John F. Wyckoff N. Court St Mount St. Mary Nelsonville Vinton County Vinton Athens Counties United Mine Workers of America Miners Donzilla Fred Stauffer Athens Clarence Francis M Joe B. Maffett West Union Street Cemetery

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