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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1955

Page

6

Dormitory Construction Progress at University Campus

Building plans for two large dormitories, including a four story brick structure at Court and President streets, move ahead on schedule with foundations for the first unit forming a $600,000 Commerce Building and bids due in June. A $7,000,000 East Green dormitory program also advances, with three buildings under construction and five completed, readying for fall occupancy. Dorm 7 and Dorm 6 near occupancy, with roof and wall work underway.

University Bein Fam Laverne F. ‘Lausche Court President Streets Lausche East Green Immieer

12 County Students Rate Dean's List

Ohio University officials plan a discussion on foreign service careers in Athens. George A. McVickar of the Far Eastern Affairs office and Orwn W. Trueworthy, advisor at the Foreign Service Institute, will attend in Cutler Hall’s trustees room.

Department of

Univer list names students from Athens and nearby counties

Twelve students from Athens County and seven from neighboring Southeastern Ohio counties are named to the University during the first semester. The list includes Bette Dowdell Elliott Mills Nellis Ondig La Patterson Rhoads Wolf Romanowski Craveford Miler White Seyfried Me Mine Safety Station aid in mine fire rescue. new rescue truck donated with Civil Defense equipment.

Athens County Ohio Univer Bette Dowdell Margaret” A. “Elliott Oye A. Mills Barbara Nellis Priscila’ Ondig Walter la Patterson Constante J. Rhoads Wilbert W. ‘Wolf Athens William E. Romanowski Jacksonville George 3 George 3. Craveford, Athens Route 4; Ralph J. Miler Dennis W. White William Seyfried Galll Meaty Mook Lee Logan Emma Crookeville Mathias Enterprise Meryl F Bill Houlasheldt Dexter Barbara R. Roush Racine Fred W. Gasking Bonnie Marlene Shields Station One Palmer St

Ohio mine rescue unit new service in Crooksville plan

A new mine rescue unit is in use by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations Division of Mines. The rescue truck will be fed by a 1000 gallon tanker and a Civil Defense rescue truck from Crooksville if needed.

Ohio Department of Industrial Relations Division of Mines Crooksville

Ames-Bern Honor Roll Names 45 Students Across Grades Seven to Twelfth

Forty five Ames-Bern School students from seventh to twelfth grade are listed on the honor roll for the six week grading period. Names span seven grades with numerous Kaslers, Linscotts, Starlins, Parishs, and Wolfs among the top scholars.

Ames-Bern Amesville Marie Brown Pegs Johnson Carolyn Linscott Davie Kasler Shirley Mayle Billy Potter Virginia Quinn Barbara Walton Janet Wolfe David Gilshristighth Jean Starlin Lovellagolden Maryn Linscott Nancy Parish Jane Parish Judy Antle Joe Kasler Larry’ Morris Nancy Jordan Danny Kasler Charles Gardner Anna Marie’ Keirns Mary” Faith Starlin Mary Lee + Tate Hubert Koehler Madelon Clark Dorothy Henry Louanna King Ronald McPherson Sandra Iki Max Seyfried Kay White Norma Zeigler James Clark John Fockler Paul” Kasler Freddie Walbrown James Wolf Patty Armstrong Mary. Fockler Diane Hamilton Im Glass Paul Hanson Maryawrence Shirley Potter

Waltonians to Meet at Farm Sunday for Recognition News

Charles McCiellan Ironton president of the Waltonian League announces Athens chapter news. Waltonians will hold their regular monthly meeting at the farm Sunday at 2 o clock. They retained 9 percent of previous membership and met a quota of 216. A work party is planned for the morning with a noon lunch.

Charles McCiellan Ironton Fanak Walton League Ot Ascetion Athens Ocal Lee Marsh Waltonians Fate

Ohio liquor department seeks bids for new premises location

The Ohio Department of Liquor Cont ent invites bids from vendors until 12 noon Monday March 28 directed by William Bryant director. Local sources say no additional store is planned here though unofficial reports suggest the department may want a new location as the lease on 104 6 W Union St nears expiration.

Heaney Athens Ohio Department of Liquor William Bryant Union — St

Mexico Is Study Topic at St Pauls School Fifth and Sixth Graders

Fifth and sixth graders at St Pauls School focus on Mexico this week. They have learned a Mexican dance and songs, plan a four panel discussion, oral reports with illustrations, and a skit about the fiesta. An exhibit features blankets serapes sombreros and pottery. The room is decorated with posters of tourist spots and Mexican art pieces. Students look forward to sampling Mexican hot tamales in the near future.

Mexico St. Paul's School Gregory

Tree Planting Along State Roads in Ath ens County

State Highway Department plans spring planting of over 2000 trees along highways in Ath ens County to reduce erosion and beautify roadsides. Trees include pine and gum varieties. Red dog coal slag used to repair ruts on Route 1 and strengthen bases. Patch crews repair Route 90 near Albany with guard rails being replaced.

Athens County State Highway Department Black ‘Diamond’ Coal Co Albany

Driving Charge I After City Collision

Homar Barnhart 59 of Athens Route 4 faces a charge after a collision with a truck driven by Margaret Dicken 40 of 303 W Union St near Foster Place. Barnhart, cited for failing to yield, was jailed on a $50 bond with a water damage suit filed by Katharine Figg Sams against Dr C Bowman for $731.39 over water damage to a dress shop at 288 Court St from a dentist office pipe leak.

Gx Wrockmaw Trent-at- Way Maniipa ‘Court Homar Barnhart Athens Route 4 Barnhart Margaret Dicken Union St Common” Pleas Kath Rine Figg Sams Dr. C Rowman Court St Sams Bowman S. Court

Fair premium list to be discussed by Junior Pair Board

The fair premium list will be discussed at Monday’s Junior Pair Board meeting at 1:30. The event runs August 10 to 18, with entries and judging to follow the schedule.

Ohio University Summer Session Set for 196? Enrollment Rise

OU announces its Summer Session running June 20 to August 13 to accelerate degree progress for graduates and non working students. 236 courses offered across five colleges with demand seen from teachers, high school seniors, and veterans. Enrollment last year reached 821 with peaks near 1200. Dr McKelvey notes courses drawn from regular year offerings to meet needs of teachers, seniors, and veterans seeking accelerated paths.

Je Exective Studien Ian Freon Mer Vey Ohio De-U Atudentas McKelvey

Shelter weapons hospital notes unclear text

Fragmentary notes list names and places including Albany Route Athens Wellston Shade and multiple individuals such as Mrs Dora Chappell Judy Potts and Helen Walls. The fragmentary OCR yields no clear incident date event or outcome to summarize.

Ben Lowe Albany Dora’ Chappell Shade Maurice Covert Baby Mary Ann Shamel Athens Ronnie Waldron Wellston Judy Potts Neh

Case 18 Continued in Municipal Court

Carl M. Ferguson of Dalton Ave. had the case continued in Municipal Court pending further testimony. Ferguson pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol but received a continuation to present additional evidence.

Carl M. Ferguson Dalton Ave Ferguson

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