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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1965

Page

2

Blood Drive Event Brings New Members To One Gallon Club

Officials hailed a successful Red Cross blood drive at the Fifth Avenue Church highlighted by new One Gallon Club members Robert Matthews of Athens and Richard Fott of Cleveland. Roosevelt unit staff from Army and Air Force ROTC helped with donor intake while Pershing Cadets served in the church dining room.

Red Cross Montrad Gus Eecopal Church University Lewis Hicks Athens Five Galion Club Robert Matthews Richard Fott Cleveland Virginia Wilson Christine Hummel Columbus Peter Young Palo Alto Cal Courtne Cornett Dayton Army Air Force Rotc Motor Corp Circle K Pershing W. Baumgaertel Dale Mattmiller Louise Lorber Omelsky Lester Marks William Richard McFarland David Mason Mary Sue Weiland Gray William Mickle Frank Diley Harry Begg Ray Knudson W. D. Witham Paul Cotton William Polang Paul Beckley Paul Wagner

Investigations Result In One Citation

City police investigated two noon accidents. One man, Lewis R Balaz, 41, of Zanesville, was cited for an improper turn from Court Street onto Union Street. The Balaz truck struck Peter E. Rhoten’s car causing $125 damage. A second collision occurred at 12 30 p m between Michael A Moczka and Gary H Hedden with minor damages and citations issued.

Lewis R. Balaz Zanesville Court Ston Union St Peter E. Rhoten Elliott St Athens Michael A. Moczka S. Congress Gary H. Hedden South St Maczka Hedden

Athens Area Hospital Notes And Local Lodge Meeting

The column lists births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital including a daughter for Mr and Mrs Theodore Flood and a son for Mr and Mrs John Ward plus several admissions. Dismissals include Floyd Heightland and others. Officers of the Athens Elks lodge will be nominated at 7 30 p m meeting Tuesday.

Theodore Flood Athens John Ward Carpenter Floyd Heightland Millfield Paul Justice William A. McCune Stewart Danny Easler John Lynn Christine Barnum Elks’ Lodge

Community Attitude Survey Discussed for Athens

Kiwanis hears 1964 Athens attitude survey by the Jaycees. Wilbur Boyer and Ron McDade present findings from 494 households noting major challenges in industry recreation streets and parking but urging focus on overcoming community apathy.

Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Wilbur Boyer Jaycee Commun Ity Development Committee Ron McDade

Bands and Soloists Shine at Athens District Music Festival

Students competed in band and vocal solos and ensembles at Ohio University’s music hall. Senior high recipients earned superior and excellent ratings with multiple named performers. Junior high students won superior and excellent marks, and vocal ensembles and soloists earned placements advancing to state competition in Dayton. A separate fire at a Watt Grover property trailer caused $400 damage but was contained.

Athens Ohio University Music Hall Dan Williams Judy Quisenberry Dickens Randy Wheaton Roy Knappe Richard Brown Nancy Suchanek Don Glasgo Pete Cou Beth Davies Judy Martin Ned Tribe Kitty Boase Tom Knappe Allen Shermer Mike Wigal Mark Miller Tyke Weekley Roger Boyd Steve Couladis Russ Miller Sidney Grimes Gary van Meter John Kennedy Dick Huling Becky Davies Rich Helena David McFarland Jim Golding Mary Ellen Baird Pat Byrd Stef Denbow Anne Lackey Martha Mahaffey Patti Schuster Margaret Brinkman Julie McMullen Sally Smith Dayton Claudia Dixon Judy Harris Joyce Jones Linda Lindley Jean Rutter Carla Whittacker Barbara Barker Ada Dailey Watt Grover Route 50 Richland Area Department

Six High Charters Extended by State Board

The state school board extended for one year to July 1, 1966 the revocation of charters for six Athens County high schools. Glouster Rome-Canaan Carthage-Troy Ames-Bern Waterloo and Shade charters were extended while York and Albany charters remain on a continuing basis amid ongoing consolidation efforts.

State Athens County T. C. Porter Glouster Rome - Canaan Carthage- Troy Ames-Bern Waterloo Shade York Albany Wies

Ohio University Coach Bob Wren Addresses Rotary Club

Ohio University head baseball coach Bob Wren spoke to the Rotary Club at the Sportsman Grill for the 16th year. He noted six returning players and a tough MAC conference, predicting a hard but promising season. The Rotary donated $300 to the Ohio University Fund Rotary Scholarship.

Ohio University Bob Wren Rotary Sportsman Grill Wren

Schools Insurance Sought by Alexander Local Board

The Alexander Local School Board has contacted seven insurance companies to insure the district schools for fire and theft. At Monday’s meeting they accepted the resignation of Faye B. Morris, music teacher at Albany High. Jan Pickett replaces janitor T. M. Galloway. Irma Guess hired as cook, Margaret Fridenmaker becomes head cook. Victoria Dorsey resigns as cook. A special meeting may be called to review the new school plan and locations once architect’s plans are ready.

Alexander Local School Alexander Faye B. Morris Albany High School T. M. Galloway Columbia Jan Pickett Victoria Dorsey Albany Irma Guess Gene West Margaret Fridenmaker Lohr

Man Admits Had Weapon

Roy Heber McGill 54 of Stewart pleaded guilty in County Court to carrying a concealed weapon. Bound to the grand jury he posted 500 bond after deputies arrested him Sunday night at the Hideaway Tavern Route 50 near Carthage Gap. He was found with a .32 caliber revolver under his shirt.

Roy Heber McGill Stewart McGill Bob Allen Route 50 Carthage Gap

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