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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1962

Page

2

SEO Music Competition Set March 17 In Athens

Southeastern Ohio district music contest draws hundreds of high school instrumentalists and vocalists to Athens on March 17. Ohio University associate professor Dr Gilbert Stephenson chairs the event with contestants from Grades 7 to 12 and judges from Ohio Northern University, Ohio State University, and other colleges.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Gilbert Stephenson Ohio University The Ohio Music Educators Association Stephenson Gallia Lawrence Meigs Scioto Vinton Washington Karl Reider Ohio Northern University Irving Hamilton Hamilton Myron Tearce Newark Fred Roberts Piqua Harold LeFavor Cochocton Marshall Barnes Ohio State University

St Patricks Day Rules Outlined for City and Campus

Officials set standard rules for St Patricks weekend as crowds expected on March 17. University and city authorities warn students and revelers to observe regular regulations during celebrations.

St. Patrick’s University

St Patrick Day observers face sober weekend controls

Police will enforce standard weekend rules with zero tolerance for open liquor as students from multiple universities gather for St Patrick s Day events in the city. Tavern owners and university officials will aid in crowd control while the university maintains normal weekend staffing and conduct expectations. Columbus notes two incorporation filings for Athens Rambler Inc with Raymond C Douglas Gerald R Goodman and H Kent Bumpass as agent.

Joseph B. Grogan Grogan Columbus Ted W. Brown Athens Rambler, Inc Raymond C. Douglas Gerald R. Goodman H. Kent Bumpass Homer B. Gall, Jr

E State Street Light Repair Underway

Mil ton Nuzum reports the East State Street traffic light will be back by Saturday after a missing light and pole were found during a rehang. City crews will erect a new pole and repair the light while police direct crossing traffic near East Elementary.

E. State and Shannon City Service Milton Nuzum E. State St Nuzum East Elementary

Two Perry Residents Injured In Separate Crashes

Two Perry County residents sustained minor injuries in separate traffic accidents investigated by the State Highway Patrol. Reverend Joseph Switalski, 54, of New Straitsville, and his 11 year old passenger Sheila Banik suffered injuries when Switalski’s car on Route 78 was rear ended while slowing for a pedestrian near Murray City by Dana Bookman, 29, of Murray City. Bookman was cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance. In the second crash a semi trailer on Route 50 A near the Athens County line swerved into a bridge abutment when a broken right rear spring shackle caused the rear wheels and axle to separate from the trailer. there were no injuries or arrests.

Perry County State Highway Patrol Joseph Switalski New Straitsville Murray City Sheila Banik Switalski Dana Bookman Athens County Washington County Pearl Rankin Marietta

Shelter Note Admits List At Shelter Arms Hospital

Admitted at Shelter Arms Hospital are Orville Stover on Athens Route 3 Warren Chubb on Millfield Route 1 Pearl Douglas on Athens Route 5 Edward Vore on Athens Route 4 Mrs Bernard North on Nelsonville Ethel Collins on Athens Route 3 Mrs Charles Thompson on Athens Route 3 Terry Bartlett on Athens Route 4 Dismissed are Mrs Claude Kantner on Athens Mrs William Graham on Athens Route 5 Paul Casley on Athens Athens Route James Brookhart on Athens Route Mrs Della Lahugh Chauncey

Orville Stover Athens Warren Chubb Millfield Pearl Douglas Edward Vore Bernard North Nelsonville Ethel Collins Charles Thompson Terry Bartlett Claude Kantner William Graham Paul Casley James Brookhart

Fifteen Shade High Students Win Math Test Honors

Fifteen Shade High School students took the 13th annual mathematics test sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America and the Society of Actuaries. Bruce Downey, a ninth grader, finished first, with David Mantle second and Amelia Pratt third. The winner advances to the regional competition.

Fifteen Shade High School The Mathematical Association of America Society of Actuaries Bruce Downey David Mantle Amelia Pratt A. R. Matheny Janet Howard Rita Byard Sharon Stover

Next To The Parking Lot Free Parking While You Are in Our Shop

A brief notice offers free parking adjacent to a shop for customers while they browse. The sign emphasizes convenient parking next to the storefront.

Polio Shot Funds Aid Athens County Free Clinic

Athens County chapters of the National Foundation contributed 300 to the City-County Health Department to buy polio vaccine for free shots. Dr. H M Boocks noted the funds cover about 1200 vaccinations at manufacturer cost, with 1328 free shots last year and no state support.

Athens County H. M. Boocks National Foundation David Young Goff Dunfee Victor Whitehouse Boocks

Cub Pack 51 Hosts Blue and Gold Banquet at VFW Hall

New Marshfield notes Cub Pack 51 held its first Blue and Gold Banquet in the VFW social rooms. Bert Albaugh introduced Arthur Sickles who presented a deed to one square foot of Gettysburg National Park land purchased by sponsors VFW Post 8804. Scout Week honors included a blue ribbon for display in Dinsmoor store window.

New Marshfield VFW Terry Albaugh Phillip Llewellyn Bert Albaugh Arthur Sickles Gettysburg National Park VFW Post 8804 Dinsmoor Uncle Sam

Letart Falls Youth Dies at Meigs General Hospital

Randy Norris 18 of Letart Falls died at Meigs General Hospital after graduating Racine High School in 1961 where he played sports. He is survived by his parents Clarence and Reva Norris, a brother Thomas in Spain with the U S Army, and a sister Mildred Louise Gathers of Columbus. He belonged to the Letart Falls EUB Church. Arrangements are being made by Ewing funeral home awaiting brother Thomas arrival.

Clarence Young Elza McGraner the Plains Harry Hawk Ruth Hawk Esther Smith Athens Arthur Jones Arthur Jr Mt. Gilead Walter Jones Alan Emma Wilson Roy Hulbert Parkersburg George Hayman Virginia Martin Lyle Byrd Max Llewellyn Boston Ohio Hazel Trout Albany Mary Conkey Ben Gabriel Bus) Lowery Brent Connie Mahala Phelph Eddie Wharton Barberton Duane Saylor Mansfield Norman Saylor Wayne Hayes Mexico New Marshfield Church of Christ Dean McFadden Circleville Mary MceFadden Norma Collins Robert McFadden Shawn Denise Judy McFadden David McLain Ed Betts Bert Lowery Virgine Martin Charles Hawk Sue Hawk Tony Manchester Pomeroy Clarence Randy Norris Letart Falls Meigs General Hospital Racine High School Clarence Reva Norris Thomas Spain U. S. Army Mildred Louise Gathers Columbus Letart Falls Eub Church Ewing Funeral Home

Reverend speaks on The Alcoholic and His Church seminar

The Rev. William LaFountain of Christ Lutheran Church in Athens will address a Michigan State University seminar in Oakland on The Alcoholic and His Church. The session, sponsored by the Michigan State Board of Alcoholism, brings together physicians psychiatrists clergymen jurists and others who work with the alcoholic and their families.

William LaFountain Christ Lutheran Church Athens Michigan State University Oakland Mich Michigan State Board of Alcoholism

Rain and Snow Bring Wintry Mix to Athens

A wintry weather picture returns to Athens with rain changing to snow. Temperatures slipped from a Thursday high near 50 to 33 this morning staying steady. About 11 inches of precipitation fell, with roughly half an inch of slushy snow.

Athens

Soft Drink Truck Hit: Driver Cited

A teenage driver pulled his car into the path of a soft drink truck at Richland and Woodland at 8:15 a m Friday police said. The truck was driven by David F Turrill 27 Albany Route 3 and the car by Larry Edwin Collins 16 Woodland Ave police reported. No damage to containers recorded. Collins cited for failure to yield right of way.

Richland and Woodland David F. Turrill Albany Larry Edwin Collins Woodland Ave Collins

Junior High Students Approve Teen Center Project

Athens Junior High students favored a teen center survey led to approval of remodeling the former State Highway Garage on Hudson Ave. Heating plumbing and main floor work will begin soon amid city cooperation. About 4500 dollars raised with more pledged, enabling completion.

Athens Norman Dean Hudson Ave Dean Burton DeVeau Frank Batdorff Council State Highway

Text Book Study Set In County

Three groups of county high school teachers will meet with 17 textbook companies on March 27 to review English, mathematics, and science books. Each group includes one teacher from every county high school and will make a formal recommendation to the county school board after reviews. Teachers will be released from class for these meetings, as decided by county school executive heads.

George Christman Rome-Canaan

Shade High School forms local Shade chapter of Beta Club

Shade High School establishes a Shade chapter of the National Beta Club with 2600 local chapters and 85 000 members in 23 states. Michael Disko says the Athens County chapter will install officers on March 15 and later a chapter at Albany will open.

SHADE National Beta Club Shade High School Michael Disko Athens Coun Terry Barnhill Gary Pratt Amelia Pratt Linda Branch Norma Stover Margie Goldsberry Mary Ator Julia Tippie Juanita Sams Martina King Shade Club Albany

Winners to meet for county spelling contest at The Plains

George Christman announced winners of the Athens County elementary spelling contests will meet at The Plains school on March 27 at 9 30 a m The county champion will advance to the state spelling contest in Columbus

Athens County the Plains School George Christman Columbus

Contract For May Ballots Is Awarded To Union Printing Co

The county board of elections awarded a May primary ballot printing contract to Union Printing Co. at 17 W. Washington St. The bid priced rotated ballots at 36.50 per thousand and non rotated ballots at 24.75 per thousand. Lawhead Press bid 38 per thousand for both types. An official noted candidate names must alternate at the top to favor each contender. The non rotated ballot will include the Beacon School tax issue of 0.3 mill. Absent board member C E Handley, 92, is under hospital observation.

The County Board of Elections Union Printing Co Washington St Union Lawhead Press Beacon School C. E. Handley Doctor’s Hospital Columbus

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Athens Pharmacy Court St Incorporation Martin Middleport Oryyright Lee0 Institute of Life Insurance Family Earl F. Mathews, Inc And C. M. Gill & Company Earl Mathews Earl Hooper C. M. Gill Jerry Kyle Security Bank Bldg AVING Aera Federal Home Loan Bank Perry Sheltering Arms Hospital Mrs Della Lahugh, Chauncey Shade High the Spot Barber Shop West Union Street New Marshfield News Evia Carter Charles Pierce Rex Roy Llewellyn Betty Jo Young Business College Cpl Donald C. Taylor Mae B. Taylor Blick Ave Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C Letart Michigan Council Chambers Emogene Davis Joseph Grogan Sol Rosenberg William Harmon H. B. Boles Francis Maloney Dorothy Williams Woodrow Wilson Knox W. Washington St Knox Royal Blue Market E. State Athens, O HAM Shank NAVY Pillsbury Flour Howard Emerson Clark Rock of Ages Monuments Keller & Weltner Monument Co W. Hunter St Logan, Ohio Kacy Jones Clover Farm Market W. Union Street Gregg’s Gregg Venovee N. Court St Tei Luckoff Glouster Jaynes du Pont DuPont Jaynes Furniture
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