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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1958

Page

6

Council-Manager Plan Outlined At Open Meeting

Dr. Ernest M. Collins of Ohio University outlines the council manager form as the simplest city government structure. The Berry Hotel talk, with William Keslar of Zanesville, explains benefits and criticisms as 700 cities have adopted the plan, including many Ohio communities.

Ernest M. Collins Ohio University Berry Hotel Board of Trade William A. Keslar Zanesville Collins

Bloodmobile collects 85 pints on Tuesday

Eighty five pints were gathered during Tuesday's Red Cross bloodmobile visit, short of the 150 pint quota. Thirteen donors were deferred, and Ivan Romine earned a one gallon donor pin. Canteen workers, Gray Ladies, aid staff, motor corps, nurses, doctors, and Acacia fraternity members assisted with setup and operations.

Red Cross Bloodmobile Evelyn Nye Bloodmobile Ivan Romine Raymond Dr Paul Cotton Janette Woodworth John Dowler William Poling Carroll Widdoes Fred Schilling H. C. Lehman Gray L. P. Eblin Sam Gilmore Ian Erskine Homer Bradshaw C. B. Nye H. A. McCaskill Aid R. C. Hopkins Dorothy Fulton William Trautwein

Multiple Injuries From A Series Of Route 33 Crashes

Four auto crashes Tuesday left three people with minor injuries. John A. Paulette 22 Athens an Ohio University student. Sharon Miller 18 Nelsonville. Virginia Gamertsfelder 27 Athens. and others were cited or fined for speed excessive for conditions. The incidents occurred along Route 33 near Nelsonville with Paulette and Miss Miller in separate collisions and a rear-end crash involving Winfield Walker and Alice Roegge.

John A. Paulette Athens Ohio University Nelsonville Paulette Charles Wadley Chauncey Sharon Miller Miss Miller Robert Auflick Virginia Gamertsfelder John Rheinscheid Logan Winfield H. Walker Alice Roegge Murray City Walker

Fairfield Countians Are Picked Up Here

Three Fairfield County residents were arrested here Tuesday by the sheriff's department. Mary Lou Smith, 26, of Lancaster Route 4, was detained for Fairfield County juvenile authorities, while Donald Edwin Sanders, 31, and William Patterson Sanders, 29, both of Lancaster Route 4, were held on bad check charges. All suspects were turned over to Fairfield County officials.

Fairfield County Sheriff's Department Mary Lou Smith Lancaster Donald Edwin Sanders William Patterson Sanders

Willard Barker Memorial Scholarship Established at Athens High

The Barker Memorial Scholarship fund deposits 2500 with Ohio University Fund to create a perpetual award in honor of late Athens High School superintendent Willard Barker. Applications due May 15 at the senior high. seniors showing potential for college work are eligible. First 150 prize awarded next fall.

Willard Barker Ohio University Fund Athens Ruth Pierce Athens High School Barker Pierce

79 Students Named To Athens Honor Roll

Ninety nine students at Athens High School earn honors in the fourth period roll. Seniors include Coni Bacon Mary Kay Ball Wally Boden Arlene Brown Mike Carmichael Barbara Collett Barbara Corradini Beverly Corradini Cliff Coursey Sharon Downard Suzanne Elliott Jill Gaston Judy Gaston David Gilmore Susie Hall. Juniors include Hazel Andrews Gary Barber Paula Bolen Jennie Ray Bush Peggie Byrd Paula Cotton Pamela Davies Judy Dean Jim Eblin Martha Frank Connie Glasgo Janie Grogan Dan Gross Daniel Hill and Mary Jane Lee. Sophomores on the roll are Frank Bean Jr Dana Chadwick Marilyn Daily Wilma June Elliott Donna Fairfield Bunny Gardner Renate Hammer David Hoback Carolyn Hooper Joy Jeffers Sue Jones Raymond Krauss Jim McMullen Robert Nelson Betty Roberson Patty Roberson Marcia Rose Lonie Rose Carole Russell Nancy Rutkoskie David Straw and Dana Wilson. Mary Kay Ball and Joy Jeffers earned straight A’s.

Coni Bacon Mary Kay Ball Wally Boden Arlene Brown Mike Carmichael Barbara Collett Barbara Corradini Beverly Corradini Cliff Coursey Sharon Downard Suzanne Elliott Jill Gaston Judy Gaston David Gilmore Susie Hall Judy Hill Beverly Hoskins Jerry Hossam Jim Hughes Alice Mills Robert Moffet Mollie Moore Nancy Nolan Rosellyn Quincy Robe Lee Ann Rose John Simpkins Mary Kay Slusher Terry White Hazel Andrews Gary Barber Paula Bolen Jennie Ray Bush Peggie Byrd Paula Cotton Pamela Davies Judy Dean Jim Eblin Martha Frank Connie Glasgo Janie Grogan Dan Gross Daniel Hill Mary Jane Lee Francis Peaster Karen Perry Douglas Ramseth Lelia Roberts Marcia Selleck Joyce Shull Richard Taylor Ellie Thackerray Sue van Dyke Sue Verity Arthur Wallace Joanna Webo Nancy Wichterman Frank Bean Jr Dana Chadwick Marilyn Daily Wilma June Elliott Donna Fairfield Bunny Gardner Renate Hammer David Hoback Carolyn Hooper Joy Jeffers Sue Jones Raymond Krauss Jim McMullen Robert Nelson Betty Roberson Patty Roberson Marcia Rose Lonie Rose Carole

Elks Elect Everett Ridge Exalted Ruler

Everett Ridge district wildlife supervisor was elected exalted ruler of the local Elks lodge defeating William C. Packham in the sole contest. Officers named include Ralph Kyle John Cox Walter Pyle William Gould Frances Lavelle Sam Warren C B Beverage and Gould to grand lodge. Ridge to succeed Joseph Vanity Jr. Installation set for Tuesday April 1.

Everett Ridge Elks Lodge William C. Packham Ralph Kyle John Cox Walter Pyle William A. Gould Frances Lavelle Sam Warren C. B. Beverage Tyler Gould Grand Lodge Ridge Joseph B. Vanity, Jr

Eva R. Ruston Rites Planned

Mrs Eva Ruth Ruston 62 died at her home 88 S May Ave. Survived by husband Earl one daughter Mrs Jean Grimm Marietta two brothers Everett Baughman Athens Virgil Baughman North Hollywood Calif and one sister Mrs Bessie Bailes Athens Arrangements by Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Eva Ruth Ruston S. May Ave Earl Jean Grimm Marietta Everett Baughman Athens Virgil Baughman North Hollywood Calif Bessie Bailes

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

In Athens and surrounding areas, new births include a girl to Mr. and Mrs. James E. Karnes of Athens and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Llewellyn of New Marshfield Route 1. Admissions list several patients from Athens and nearby towns. dismissals include multiple residents returning home. Blood usage recorded at 1 pint.

James E. Karnes Athens Rolland Llewellyn New Marshfield Claire Pennington Dale McGill Stewart Kenneth Sickles Elmer Bobo Rosemary Kleiman Christopher Hurst Jessie Leach Glouster Robert Mehaffey Jr Ralph Clark Chauncey

Cool Athens Weather Lingers Near Freezing

The Athens area stays cool with morning around 35 degrees and a night low near 30. Temperatures Tuesday ranged from 29 to 37 as cloudy skies attempt to break.

Athens

Graduate Club Hosts Carl Liggett For Musical Comedy Talk

The Ohio University Graduate Club invites students faculty and undergraduates to a 7 p m talk in Chubb House lounge by Carl Liggett about The Squirrel Cage his musical comedy opening March 28 at Memorial Auditorium He answers questions on writing ideas and business backgrounds and will be followed by folk singing and refreshments.

Ohio University Graduate Club Carl Liggett Chubb Liggett Squirrel Cage Memorial Auditorium Ohio University

Athens Plans Recruitment Of Ohio Genial Jeanne WAF Flight

The Air Force announces a Women’s Air Force flight named for Jeanne Shea of Columbus. Women aged 18 to 34 with a diploma may apply now. Enlistment is set for May 27 with basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. Details from S Sgt Ronald Miller at the Athens post office.

Air Force Recruiting Service Air Force Ohio Jeanne WAF Jeanne Shea Columbus Lackland Air Force Base Texas Ronald Miller Athens

Rev Carl Wooten to Speak at Third Lenten Service

The Rev. Carl Wooten pastor of the Nazarene Church will be guest speaker at the Third Lenten Service this evening at 7:30 at the First Christian Church. Mrs Alan Barnhill will conduct devotions.

Carl Wooten The Nazarene Church First Christian Church Alan Barnhill

Scouting Leaders Meet in Athens Area

The Hock-Hocking district held its monthly business meeting at First Presbyterian Church to discuss rechartering Troop 72 Glouster and reorganizing another troop. Plans include a council wide Junior Leaders Training Conference and an Explorer Day on April 19 at Clinton County Air Base with AFROTC’s Donald Cornele in charge.

Athens Dupler First Presbyterian Church Kootaga West Virginia Wilbur Mender America Willard Carmean United States Forest Research Department Donald Niesse Glouster American Legion Hall Frank Grubbs Charles Rittle William Christman John Cunningham Grubbs Paul McAllister Charles Milhoun Art Wilson Lynwood Henderson Bryant Skipper Joe Williams Den John Moore Curriss Rittle Curriss Rittle In Addition To Their Membership Cards. Troop 55 First Presbyterian Church of John Kerr Goodloe Dadisman Edgar Tuckerman James Mitchell Julian Hopkins Charles Hoskins Carl Sylvester Charles Ramseth H. C. Rutter E. J. Greer Kootaga Area

Rogaski Couple Divorced in Common Pleas Custody Granted

Mildred L. Rogaski was granted a divorce from James F. Rogaski in Common Pleas Court. The marriage on May 6, 1939 produced one minor child, custody awarded to Mildred with James F. Rogaski ordered to pay $10 weekly support and court costs.

Mildred L. Rogaski James F. Rogaski Common Pleas Court

Community Makes Use Of Ohio University Skating Rink

Last Saturday the new Ohio University ice rink hosted a community session with ice guards aiding beginners. The event drew youngsters and parents with many recalling past skating days as music kept rhythm for the Lady and Couple Skates.

Ohio University

SEO Regional Council To Meet at Logan

The Southeastern Ohio Regional Council holds its March meeting at the Isaac Walton home in Logan on Thursday March 27. A social hour at 5 30 p m precedes a 6 30 p m dinner. Speaker George Bradley director of the Social Legislation Department Ohio Chamber of Commerce discusses Freedom of Choice The Right to Work Law. Bradley is an authority on unemployment compensation and social security.

Southeastern Ohio Regional Council Isaac Walton Logan George Bradley The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Bradley

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