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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1955

Page

7

July Bidding Foreseen For School Construction

Athens city board of education expects bids by July for a 1,000,000 dollar construction project adding a new wing with classrooms and a band machine shop at the high school and two elementary schools. Superintendent Barker noted land parcels remain and savings may raise funds. The board also discussed a volunteer fire brigade training program and a baritone horn purchase.

Athens City Gill Horwell Music Don Clippinort Gee

120 Wild Turkeys Released in Ohio Wildlife Rest Area

Everett E. Ridge announces the release of 120 wild turkeys from the Waterloo Wildlife Restoration Area. The year old birds, raised at the area under Gene Knoder, were freed Tuesday in Vinton County to establish populations. Officials note that hunting is forbidden and some released birds have formed broods.

Waterloo Wildlife Restoration Area Everett E. Ridge Dstrict Ohio Division of Wildlife Ridge Wildlife Area Lander Gene Knoder Vinton County

Three Divorce Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court

Free women filed petitions for divorce in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty by husbands. Genevieve McDonald seeks custody, support of two children, alimony, property settlement, and a training order against Stanley Eagar McDonald. Dorothy Cunningham seeks custody and support of three children in a marriage dated February 28, 1945. Alma Rote Romer asks custody, support, property, and an injunction against her husband to stop harassment.

Common Pleas Court Genevieve McDonald Chidren Stanley Eagar Donald Mc Donalds Ripley W. V Dorothy Cunningham Donald F. Cunningham Simomy Coupe Pomero Athena Sais Nice Greenup Hae

Traffic Crash Delays City After College Tournament

A rear end collision on Richland Avenue near State Highway Patrol reports occurred at 9 58 p m involving David Watson 25 Minersville and James Johnson Gloucester. Johnson shifted gears and Watson could not stop causing a impact as players left the Class B high school tournament at Ohio University and parked along the avenue. An Athens YMCA semi monthly family swim event at the natatorium is set for tonight.

Richland Ave David Watson Minersville James Johnson Glouster Sai Johnson Watson Lony Ohi University Hichland Ave

Teachers' Retirement System Is Discussed In Court

A court discussion touches on the Teachers' Retirement System as two drivers are fined after police arrests. Goodman, 18, and others appear in Athens County, with fines noted for traffic or related infractions. The article mentions a trailer park incident and an advarant safety note about parking in front of a fire hydrant.

Marton Athens Azesanis Goodman Johnnon IAM Ohio Nansor Et Bas

County reports no defective license plates in early sales

Deputy Registrar E B Young Jr said none of the plates sold from his office had defective paint as seen in larger cities. He noted early buyers found white numerals smeared or rubbed when unwrapping tags. He cited Athens County series starting with X as likely avoiding the issue.

Ashens County E. B. Young, Jr Young Columbus Athens County

Truck Fire at Fairmont Dairy Co. Truck

A Fairmont Dairy Co. truck caught fire at the Mo lre Station intersection of N Lancaster and Arpenter Streets. Marion Snyder of Race Street alerted firefighters who arrived after 20 p.m. and treated Snyder on scene.

N. Lancaster Arpenter Marion Snyder Race St Fairmont Dairy Co Snyder

Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Awarded to Richard M Fox

Richard Milan Fox from Lyndhurst receives a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for graduate philosophy work at the University of North Carolina. Fox, a Latin major with honors in philosophy at Ohio, serves as captain of the wrestling team and is pursuing academic excellence.

Richard Milan Fox Lyndhurst Woodrow Wilson University of North Carolina Fox Ohio

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