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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1953

Page

2

Latin Week Skit Brings Classical Family to Athens Junior High

Athens Junior High presented a ninth grade Latin skit titled A Roman Family Comes To Life as part of Latin Week activities. The production featured students portraying a Latin family in an American classroom with songs including All Through The Night and Panis Angelicus performed by Latin students.

Ronnie Grogan Edana Vanity Carolyn Gilmore Marie Stehr Ernest Conant David Lovett Nanette Woodworth Messenger Newsphoto Athens Junior High School Ohio Julius Caesar Lucile Duffee Fedana Vanity Pat Risley John Nunemaker Pat Lontz Bob Wickham Regina Wood Mary Sue Camp Dick Baldwin Marilyn Nida Daria Gabriel Kay Woodgerd Panis Angelicus Carolyn Williams Harold Kessier

First Biennial Dinner Brings Ohio Officials to OSU

Representatives from six state universities dined with state government leaders in Ohio State University’s new Student Union. The Inter-University Council sponsored the event with alumni support, featuring speeches by Senator C Stanley Mechem and House member William Saxbe, with OSU’s Jacob B. Taylor presiding and Central State’s Charles I. Wesley giving the invocation. Symphonic Choir provided entertainment as OSU President Bowman spoke for the universities.

Ohio Ohio State University Inter-University Council Ohio Supreme Court George A. Bowman C. Stanley Mechem Ohio Senate House William Saxbe House of Representatives Jacob B. Taylor Charles i. Wesley Central State College Ohio State Ohio University John C. Baker Brandon T. Grover Laverne F. Lausche Paul R. O'Brien Gordon K. Bush Fred H. Johnson

Doan's Pile-a mild diuretic for kidneys

Nagging backache fatigue and headaches may signal slow kidney function. Doan's Pills offer relief by supporting kidney activity and flushing waste, a remedy used by millions for over 60 years.

Dean Doan

Engineers from Athens Amesville pass state exams for registration

Athens and Amesville area men passed state examinations for professional engineers and surveyors and qualified for registration, announced by the Ohio Board of Registration. The successful include Frederick J. Mansfield of 8 Morris Ave and Robert J. Marsh of Amesville Route 1. Also cited were Robert W. Clinton, Daryl W. Watkins Jr, Theron D. Neel of Athens, and Roger L. Briggs of Corning as engineers and surveyors in training.

Athens Amesville Ohio Board of Registration Frederick J. Mansfield Morris Ave Robert J. Marsh Perry Robert W. Clinton University Terrace Daryl W. Watkins, Jr S. Lancaster St Theron D. Neel Roger L. Briggs Corning

Weather Summary: Light Rain Then Clearing Skies

The report credits C. L. Colmer for .25 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Skies cleared Thursday under a bright sun and temperatures climbed to 48 at 9 am. Yesterday’s extremes were 55 and 37.

C. L. Colmer

Cincinnati Egg Market Prices See Mild Shifts

The Cincinnati market shows mixed wholesale and consumer egg grades with white and brown varieties listed. Prices range from around 40 to mid 50s per dozen, including current receipts and cases exchanged, as buyers scan for quality and value.

Cincinnati

Toby Smith Ave $5. Dies ednesday

Sylvester Ted Smith known as Toby Smith, 85, died Wednesday night at Martha's Rest Home in Athens after a heart attack and fatal burns from a gas stove. Survived by daughter in law, three grandchildren, and a great grandson. arrangements by Jagers funeral home.

Sylvester Toby) Smith Martha's Rest Athens Smith John H. Elias the Plains Minnie Adams Ernest Ernest Smith Millfield Ernestine Shall Philip Smith Marine Corps Oceanside Calif Ruth Smith Jagers Funeral Home

Water Hose Floods Dress Shop on Court Street

A broken water hose in Dr. C. M. Bowman's office flooded the dentist’s quarters and seeped into the Katherine Figg Ladies Apparel Shop at 28 South Court Street. Workmen drained water, hit show cases, and tarpaulins covered displays as an early damage assessment was not yet available.

Dean's List Students To Be Cited Tonight At Ohio University

Athens reports twelve Ohio University freshmen named to the Dean's List for the fall term with grades of 3.0 or higher. Dr. Rush Elliott will honor them at a Lindley Hall reception. Honorees include Marilyn Paulsen Helen Lehman Arthur Vermillion Ruth Sands Barbara Williams and others with top averages.

Athens Ohio University Rush Elliott University College Lindley Hall Marilyn H. Paulsen Gaige B. Paulsen Helen Joyce Lehman H. C. Lehman Arthur Gayle Vermillion M. T. Vermillion Ruth Ellen Sands H. H. Sands Barbara Williams Clark E. Williams Charles R. Atkinson Glenn Lee Atkinson Clara Ellen Davis E. A. Davis Winfield Scott Kelly Winfield S. Kelly, Jr Richard Allen Nellis A. A

Waltonians Meet Tonight Izaak Walton League

Athens chapter of the Izaak Walton League will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm at the cabin. President Joe Adams announced the gathering and location.

Athens Izaak Walton League Joe Adams

Divorce sought by Frances Raymond in Athens County case

Frances Raymond filed for divorce from Phaosbt Noir Karry Raymond in the Court of Common Pleas, Athens County Ohio, Cause No 20a68, alleging gross neglect and willful absence. Hearing set for May 11 1955. Frances Maymond Bridgewater Jr. attorney.

Phaosbt Noir Karry Raymond Weet Fifth Street New York Frances Raymond Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Frances Maymond Mrle Bridgewater, Jr

Postmaster Nomination Tip Spurs Athens Political Debate

Arthur E F Cornwell 40 Morris Ave is rumored to be named postmaster in Athens. A OU graduate and former university aide, he recently returned after work with Texas Eastern Gas. Republicans backing Ray Bobo may resist. Cornwell says no official confirmation yet.

Arthur EF. Cornwell Morris Ave Athens Cornwell Ohio University Texas Eastern Gas Transmission Co Republican Party Ray Bobo Francis P. Frehault Kobo

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