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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1963

Page

2

AHS Chorus Heads to Ironton for District Contest

Athens High School chorus under Mrs Sue Sheeder departs Saturday for the district chorus and band competition in Ironton. Singers include Michelle Barnhill Kay Bell Mary Brown and others with Suzanne Drach at piano. Police warn crowds to avoid tavern entrances during St Patrick weekend and will enforce laws.

Athens High School Ironton Kenton Sue Sheeder AHS Mendelssohn Kjerulf Gibb Michelle Barnhill Kay Bell Mary Brown Susan Cady Janet Carey Diane Clifton Janet Conrath Yvonne Cooley Vallie Hahn Sue Mixon Diantha Murphy Carol Phillips Judy Sheldon Kay Verity Sandra Wilson Sharon Wilson Marcia Woodrum Pamela Frame Nancy Conrath Marsha Fugate Jan McMullen Tracy Smith Linda Spencer Janet St. Patrick’s Joseph McBride McBride

Two Athens County 4 H Leaders to Receive Buckeye Leader Award

Toni McGrath and Patrick Sheridan of Athens County are chosen for the Buckeye Leader Award. Both are 4 H junior leaders with 14 years combined experience and active in school and youth activities. The ceremony, announced by Don Davis, will be at the Youth Center on the Ohio State Exposition grounds in Columbus this Saturday.

Athens County Ohio Toni McGrath Patrick Sheridan Miss McGrath Harold McGrath Athens Ry Stitchers Sheridan Phil Sheridan Little Beavers Don Davis Columbus

Grill Mirror Shattered in Athens Grill Incident

Melvin Green 41 of 66 N Shafter St was fined 50 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court after tossing a glass through a large mirror at Dotson's Grill in west Athens. The mirror valued at 150 dollars and a 25 dollar portion of the fine was suspended if restitution is paid. His wife was present at the time. Separately the Bureau of Census announced a 1960 population survey will be conducted in Athens and Perry counties next week by Ruth C Ward Nelsonville.

West Athens Melvin Green N. Shafer St Dotson Green Athens Perry Ruth C. Ward Nelsonville Bureau of Census

Ex School Teacher Mary Phillips Dies at 76 in Athens

Miss Mary L. Phillips 76 retired Athens County schoolteacher died Thursday afternoon in Athens. She was daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Phillips and member of Clarks Chapel Church. Survived by two brothers Frank and Richard and two sisters Mrs Elza Graham and Mrs Ray Mathews. Friends may call at Jagers and Sons funeral home. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev. Earl Bowser. Burial in Clarks Chapel Cemetery.

Mary L. Phillips Athens County Athens Henry Catherine Robinson Phillips Clarks Chapel Church Frank Richard Elza Graham Ray Mathews Jagers and Sons Earl Bowser Clarks Chapel Cemetery

Ohio University Parents Advisory Committee meets on campus

The Parents Advisory Committee at Ohio University will convene Friday and Saturday to continue examining topics for study. The panel acts in an advisory capacity to university administration and is investigating student automobiles St Patrick's weekend and cultural and recreational facilities.

Ohio University St. Patrick’s

Physical Education Workshop Set Monday

James Grimm of Hamilton Public Schools will headline a Grover Center workshop on physical education. The Ohio Volunteers Physical Education Department and the College of Education Center for Educational Services sponsor the event from 8 30 a m to 3 p m with speakers Robert Holland and Paul Hysell and coordinators Dr Albert Shuster Dr James Mason and Carl Nessley directing activities.

James Grimm Hamilton Ohio Grover Center Ohio Volunteer Physical Education Department Center For Educational Services The College of Education Robert Holland Paul Hysell Chillicothe Albert Shuster James Mason Carl Nessley Physical Education

Two Volunteer Firemen Sought by Athens Fire Dept

Athens city fire department seeks two volunteers to reach a 10 member quota. Pay is 3.50 per fire alarm and 1.50 per training session, with clothing supplied. Applicants 21 to 40 in good health, city residents with auto, must have employer consent and be ready to report for duties. Contact Fire Chief Charles Dalton at city hall.

Athens’ City Charles Dalton Dalton City Hall

Bright but cool Friday in Athens with fall of river level

Athens reports a bright cool day as 9 30 a.m. temperature reaches 38 degrees after an early low of 22. The Hocking River is falling to 6 74 feet. In Common Pleas Court Jerry Thomas Spears 18 of Crooksville pleaded guilty to grand larceny and was placed on two years probation after waiving his rights and attorney. Deputies had arrested Spears in late December for stealing a battery and tools from a car near Glouster.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Hocking River Jerry Thomas Spears Crooksville Common Pleas Court Spears Sheriff's Deputies Glouster

Scouts Executive Thomas Ott to Leave Athens Post

Thomas Ott district executive for the Boy Scouts of America in Hock-Hocking will depart Athens for the Cincinnati area Saturday. A Louisville Kentucky native, Ott has held the post since early last November with no immediate successor named.

Thomas Ott Hock-Hocking Boy Scouts of America Athens Cincinnati Ott Louisville Kentucky

SBA Applications Received Saturday

A representative of the Small Business Administration will be in the Athens County courthouse from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday to receive loan applications from eligible flood victims. Larry B. Myers, 24, of 40 Hanlin Ave., was cited for failing to yield the right of way after a two car mishap at Shafer and Hanlin Friday morning, according to city police. Since the parties have reached an agreement, Common Pleas Court has dismissed the suit of Jake Piper against the Industrial Commission of Ohio and James L. Young.

The Small Business Administration Athens County Larry B. Myers Hanlin Ave Shafer and Hanlin Chester L. Carpenter Albany Common Pleas Court Jake Piper Industrial Commission of Ohio James L. Young Sree Eee Bureau of Workmen's Compensation

February municipal court cases totaled across city and state

Municipal Court handled 181 cases in February with 104 city and 77 state cases. State fines and costs totaled 1207.35 dollars. In February 1962, 140 city cases paid 1673.20 dollars. The traffic bureau collected 1940.92 dollars, down from 2128 in February 1962.

Blanche Wallar Traffic Bureau

Death of Alma Fulton Cole Dies at 79 in Athens

Alma Fulton Cole 79 of 2 Spring St. Athens died Thursday after a four week illness. Lifelong Athens County resident she lived in Athens over 50 years. She was a Methodist church member. Survived by son Dick Fulton Athens three grandchildren brother Harvey Fulton Xenia Ill and sister Carrie McMullen Athens Route 4. Two sisters predeceased. Hughes funeral home services 3 p.m. Saturday conducted by Dr. John W. Seay burial in Canaanville Cemetery.

Alma Fulton Cole Spring St Athens Athens County William and Rosa Fulton Methodist Church Dick Fulton Harvey Fulton Xenia Ill Carrie McMullen Hughes Funeral Home John W. Seay Canaanville Cemetery

State Foundation Program Topic Stressed by City School Supt

City School Supt Clyde Plant addressed the Hocking Valley Elementary Principals Association after a luncheon at West Elementary School. He said the Ohio legislature will discuss the state foundation program and other school matters on April 9 and urged residents to attend.

Ohio Clyde Plant Hocking Valley Elementary Principals Association West Elementary Plant

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