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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1961

Page

11

Opinions Heard At Relocation Hearing On Route 13

State officials faced minimal opposition at a public hearing in Athens County on Route 13 relocation between Chauncey and the Perry County line. About four supporters backed the projected 6.426 million dollar improvement, with residents asking for alternatives and longer moving times.

State Highway Department Athens County Highway Department Chauncey Perry County Route 13 Division 10 Max Farley Harry Schimmel Truetown Sunday Creek Fahiey Wayne Wiley Glouster Farley Charles Wadley John Smart Smart Ohio David Lyons

Teachers attend chemistry articulation workshop at OU

Dr. Jesse H. Day, chair of Ohio University chemistry, tells 25 southeastern Ohio high school and college teachers that chemistry should feel real and accessible to all. The OU campus workshop aimed to strengthen high school college ties, with Athens High School’s Earl Washburn present on a panel including Dr. L. P. Eblin, Dr. Herschel Grose, and Dr. Samuel Jasper. Ed Rhine announced future programs for social science and language teachers next year.

Jesse H. Day Ohio University Department of Chemistry Southeastern Ohio Athens High School Earl Washburn Day L. P. Eblin Herschel Grose Marietta College Samuel Jasper College of Arts and Sciences Ed Rhine

Two Drivers Cited After Route 33 Collision

James Dickens 23 of Nelsonville and Robert Canfield 44 of Euclid were cited after a Route 33 collision north of Route 682. Patrol said Dickens tried a left turn while Canfield was passing from the rear. Dickens cited for failing to signal. Canfield for signaling while passing.

James Dickens Nelsonville Robert Canfield Euclid Dickens Canfield

Forfeit Bonds Set in Municipal Court

Two drivers forfeited bonds Thursday in Municipal Court after failing to appear on State Highway Patrol charges. Eugene E. Secrist, 36, Lehmansville, $31, driving an overloaded truck. Paul Wilson, 41, Athens, $26, speeding.

Eugene E. Secrist Lehmansville Paul Wilson Athens

Correction issued for Dean's List name at Ohio University

The Athens campus dean's list correction fixes a misprint by replacing Rob ert Wilson with the correct Robert Nelson in yesterday's report. The correction clarifies the student’s official listing and avoids misidentification in records.

Athens Ohio University Robert Nelson Robert Wilson

Trucker Fined in Athens County Court

Pearl Powell a 23 year old from Murray City was fined 25 dollars and costs after state highway patrol arrested him for driving an overloaded truck in Athens County Court.

Pearl Powell Murray City Athens State Highway Patrol

Birth at Shelterin g Arms Hospital and local admissions

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whaley of Carbondale welcomed a son. Admitted to Shelterin g Arms Hospital was Mrs. Mabel Burke of Athens. Dismissals included Mrs. Orland Mansfield and Tad Grover of Athens Route 4 along with several Athens residents and Caroline Van Dyke of Albany Route 2.

Charles Whaley Carbondale Mabel Burke Athens Orland Mansfield Tad Grover George Bescoe Richard Grover Charles Dent Lawrence Dupler John Bridgewater Carrie van Dyke Albany

Accountants Tour Royal McBee Plants

Members of the Parkersburg Marietta chapter of the National Association of Accountants toured the Royal McBee plants Friday afternoon. Chapter organizers were Richard Garrison and William Van Hall.

Marietta National Association of Accountants Royal McBee NAA Richard Garrison Sunnyside Dr William van Hall Jacksonville

Fellowship Group To Read Play This Music Passed By Me On Waters

The Unitarian Fellowship of Athens at 21 Hocking St will present Archibald MacLeish one act play This Music Passed by Me on the Waters at 10 30 a m Sunday. The event is open to the public.

Archibald MacLeish Unitarian Fellowship of Athens Hocking St

Fishing Film To Be Shown For Sportsmen

A new color film Ohio Fishing Fever will be shown Friday at 7 30 p m when the Hocking Valley Sportsmen's Association meets at the Radford Road clubhouse Dwight Robinson president said.

Ohio Fishing Fever Hocking Valley Sportsmen's Association Radford Road Dwight Robinson

Physician given suspended jail term for DWI

Dr Lorenzo D Nelson of The Plains was found guilty of driving while intoxicated. Judge John F Newcomb overruled a defense motion for a new trial. He was fined 125 dollars plus costs and had driving rights suspended for four months. Three days of a six day jail sentence were suspended.

Lorenzo D. Nelson the Plains John F. Newcomb Nelson Samuel B. Erskine Plains

Competitive German Examinations Planned on OU Campus

German language exams for high school students will be held Saturday at Ohio University. Sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German, the contest offers prizes including a summer trip to Germany.

Ohio University American Association of Teachers of Germany

Thomas C. McCracken Rites Are Saturday

Funeral services for Dean Emeritus Thomas C. McCracken will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Jagers and Sons funeral home conducted by Rev. Roger Rice and Rev. Pitt Willand. McCracken age 85 died Thursday in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Survived by wife Lillian and daughter Alice of 47 Elmwood Pl. Friends may call there this evening or at the funeral home Saturday.

Thomas C. McCracken Jagers and Sons Roger Rice Pitt Willand Dean McCracken Sheltering Arms Hospital Lillian Alice Elmwood Pl

Speeding Fine for James Cleveland in Municipal Court

James Cleveland age 23 of Columbus was fined 20 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to a state highway patrol speeding charge in municipal court Tuesday.

James Cleveland Columbus

Driver Fined in Municipal Court Plea

George W. McClain aged 47 of Athens Route 2 was fined 15 dollars and costs after pleading guilty in Municipal Court on a State High traffic charge.

George W. McClain Athens

Burkett Fined for Stop Sign Violation in Municipal Court

Larry Allen Burkett an 18 year old from Youngstown was fined 10 dollars and court costs after pleading guilty to a stop sign violation cited by the State Highway Patrol in Municipal Court.

Larry Allen Burkett Youngstown

OU freshman Ronald Vetter fainted at Lincoln Hall

Ronald Vetter an 18 year old Ohio University freshman from Chillicothe was treated by the fire department emergency squad after fainting at Lincoln Hall early Friday at 6 27 a m He was transported to OU Health Center for evaluation.

Ronald Vetter Ohio University Chillicothe OU Health Center Fire Department Lincoln Hall

Woman Fined For Intoxication in Municipal Court

Margaret Ann Cardillo 27 of Albany Hotel was fined 25 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to a city police intoxication charge in Municipal Court Friday.

Margaret Ann Cardillo Albany

Civil Defense Emphasizes Citizen Training at Red Cross

The Civil Defense Preparedness Committee met at the Red Cross chapter house. Lt. Col. Lucas urged pre disaster training for all citizens, citing American trench traditions and the need for survival skills in nuclear fringe areas. Mrs. Clarke Daily noted disasters like floods and crashes and urged home nursing and first aid courses for families, stressing equal training for women and men.

Civil Defense Preparedness Committee Red Cross B. Lucas Roger Jones Lucas

Brisk March Weather Drops Temps in Athens Area

Crisp Friday morning in Athens with a 9 am temperature of 28 degrees after a 26 degree low. The Hocking River rose then fell to 11.86 feet while Rural Hamley Run stayed below freezing at 24 degrees.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Hocking Hamley Run

Detainer Filed Against West Virginia Man in Parkersburg

Parkersburg police have filed a detainer warrant against Guy Wolfe Jr. 37 of Clarksburg West Virginia a man held on two city police charges The charges include giving a fraudulent check to a local auto dealer from whom he bought the car he was driving when arrested in Parkersburg He remains in county jail pending a Monday hearing where police will present evidence for the two counts selling an obscene photograph and operating a vehicle with fictitious license plates.

Parkersburg Guy Wolfe Jr Clarksburg W. Va Wolfe

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