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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1961

Page

2

Traffic Tie Up Delays Firemen Responding at OU Campus

Fire Chief Charles W. Dalton urged a plan to keep fire lanes open after parked cars and heavy weekend traffic slowed a pumper from reaching an auto fire at Scott Quadrangle University Terrace and Park Place. The eight minute delay forced firefighters to hike the final distance with extinguishers. Dalton logged road closures on Stewart and Race Streets due to Mothers Weekend departures and noted potential loss if a larger fire occurred.

Charles W. Dalton Athens Scott Quadrangle University Terrace W. C. Sessum Somerset J. B. Grogan Dalton Park Place Stewart St Race St

Third annual Custodian Conference slated May 11 at OU

Ohio University Center for Educational Service will sponsor the third annual School Custodians Conference on May 11 at the OU College of Education. Dr. William W. Chase notes the program includes topics on heating and ventilating floor maintenance general housekeeping and custodial relations with administrators teachers and students and legal matters. The staff features Dean F. N. Hamblin Dr. Chase L. L. Krantz and five out of town guests including Robert L. Drury Gordon E. Rhodes Roy A. Rossi E. G. Shimler and Jack Wilfong.

Ohio University Center For Educational Service OU College of Education William W. Chase CES F. N. Hamblin College of Education Dr. Chase L. L. Krantz Robert L. Drury Ohio Education Association Columbus Gordon E. Rhodes Columbus Heating and Ventilating Co Roy A. Rossi Zanesville E. G. Shimler Franklin Research Cincinnati Jack Wilfong Ohio State University

Mother of Athens Woman Dies Sunday in Chillicothe

Mrs. H. D. Thacker of Chillicothe, mother of Mrs. Jack Kern of Athens, died Sunday. Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First EUB Church in Chillicothe.

Athens H. D. Thacker Chillicothe Jack Kern EUB

Waterloo Honor Roll Names 34 Students Across Grades

Waterloo Local School announces the fifth six weeks honor roll with 54 pupils, including eight from special education. Notables listed by grade include Virginia Carsy and John Pidcock in Twelfth grade, Esther Jolley in Eleventh, Anita Chesser in Tenth, and Christina Carpenter in Sixth, among others.

New Marshfield Waterloo Raymond H. Brooks Virginia Carsey Nedra Frisby Edna Hudwell Phyllis Lovsey Linda Mace John Pidcock Bob Stanley Lewis Wigal Esther Jolley Charlotte Lovsey Sharon McClain Nancy Young Patty Buckley Sue Lightfritz Corraine Walker James Carman Darrell Smith Anita Chesser Nancy Adams Rita Dinsmoor Roberta Wigal Barbara Gabriel Robert Brooks Tim Mace Sandra Perry Karen Saylor Marlinda Herron Anita Shamhart Joyce Allbaugh Fred Davis Sandra Taylor Ronnie Stephenson John Gorby John Crow Brendan Bolinger

Squad Called Twice To Assist Same Man

The fire department emergency squad was called to Johnson's Inn at 7 17 a m Monday when Richard Scott 39 of 33 N Court St became ill and fainted He was taken to his residence where the squad returned about an hour later when he became unconscious He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital

Fire Department Johnson's Inn W. State St Richard Scott N. Court St Sheltering Arms Hospital

Union Man Jailed For Drunken Driving

Raymond Carl Yeager of 271 W. Union St. pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 125 dollars and costs, given a six day jail term with three days suspended, and four months probation with driving rights revoked for four months.

Raymond Carl Yeager W. Union St

Grant for Norway study awarded to Ohio University professor

Dr. Wendell V. F. Brooks associate professor of chemistry at Ohio University receives a $1300 Organization for European Cooperation grant for three months study at the Technical University of Norway. He departs June 1 with his family and returns September 15.

Wendell V. F. Brooks Ohio University Organization For European Cooperation Technical University of Norway

Athens Girl Hurt As Car Hits Pole Near High Street

Judith Daggett a 16 year old of 93 percent North Congress Street was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for face lacerations and possible chest injuries after a car driven by Felice struck a light standard and a parking meter on West Union Street near the High Street intersection.

Athens W. Union St High St Sheltering Arms Hospital Judith Daggett N. Congress St Felice Richland Ave W. Union and High Charles H. Evans

Patrol Reports Two Accidents West of Athens and Morgan County

A two car collision on Route 50 five miles west of Athens left Lillie Rupe with a forehead laceration and arm bruise after her left turning car was struck by Steven Johnson. A Route 78 crash in Morgan County involving Herbert Dingess and Vera Gilchrist caused no injuries.

Athens Lillie Rupe Carpenter Steven Johnson Dayton State Highway Patrol Morgan County Herbert J. Dingess Columbus Vera A. Gilchrist Sharpsburg

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

List of names and places connected to Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes in Athens and surrounding areas. The names include Ernest Conkey, Mrs. Raymond Charles, Mrs. Carrie Bahr, Mrs. Edward T. Van Dyke, Judy Daggett, and others. Dismissals include Christy Buck and several Athens residents.

Ernest Conkey Athens Raymond Charles Lucasville Edward T. van Dyke Judy Daggett Christy Buck Mabel Welsh Burch Oglesby Glenn Hudnall Nina Harris Ben Staton Stewart Charles Bretz Albany John Smathers Harry Hamilton

Man bound over in non support case in Ohio

Charles Malone of Columbus pleads innocent in Municipal Court to a non support charge filed by Martha Malone of Glouster and is bound over to the grand jury under a 500 dollar bond. Athens Chapter 39, Royal Arch Masons, will meet at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday at the Masonic Temple, Wayne F. Welch reports.

Charles Malone Columbus Martha Malone Glouster Athens Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Wayne F. Welch

Mary Kay Ball Wins Super Greek Prize at OU Honors Convocation

Ohio University junior Mary Kay Ball of Athens won the Super Greek Prize at the honors and awards convocation held Saturday. She also received a Women’s League scholarship certificate.

Mary Kay Ball Ohio University Athens

OU Post Ranks High At Convention

Ohio University Post earns first for makeup and typography at the 34th Ohio Collegiate Newspaper Association convention. OU student writers win multiple awards including Judy Levine best feature story for U.S. Segregation Baffles Africans and Dennis Shere best sports story.

Ohio University Post Ohio Collegiate Newspaper Association Judy Levine OU Post U.S Dennis Shere Ohio University al Applebaum Dick Fegler Steve Hirst Miami Bob Ternavan Bud Brecht Phil Cring Russell Baird Carl Conrad Muskingum College

Divorce action filed for two minors Anita Bell and Marvin Bell

The petition in Common Pleas Court filed by Gertrude Douglas as next friend alleges Anita Jean Bell and Marvin E. Bell married in April 1960 at The Plains. Grounds cited are gross neglect. Co defendants include Charles L. Bell Jr Lawrence Bell and Imogene Bell owners of the couple’s house trailer. Court asked to restrain conveyance or encumbrance of the trailer pending hearing and equitable distribution.

Anita Jean Bell Marvin E. Bell Common Pleas Court Gertrude Douglas the Plains Charles L. Bell, Jr Lawrence Bell Imogene Bell

Forest Game Specialist Appointed in Ohio

A University of Michigan graduate, 26 year old Jonhnius of Cass City Michigan, has been named forest game specialist for the Ohio Division of Wildlife. He will focus on forested southeastern Ohio, coordinating wildlife and forest practices. He has Navy service and prior experience with the U S Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service. He plans to reside in Athens with an office at the Waterloo experiment station building when completed.

University of Michigan Ohio Division of Wildlife District Jonhnius Cass City Mich U. S. Navy Ellis Ohio U. S. Forest Service Fish and Wildlife Service Athens Waterloo , Experiment Station

Two Held in Gasoline Theft Case

Two out-of-state residents, James A. Lewis of Houston Texas and William G. Garnowski of North Port New York, were in custody awaiting arraignment on gasoline theft charges. Affidavits by Maynard Coates of 432 Richland Ave report they stole 10 gallons from his excavating company early Monday.

James A. Lewis Houston Tex William G. Garnowski Northport N. Y Maynard Coates Richland Ave

Two Drivers Forfeit Municipal Court Bonds

Two drivers forfeited bonds Friday in Municipal Court for failure to appear on traffic charges. David Cain, 19, Athens Route 3, paid $35 on a police charge of unsafe operation. Jack R. Barrett, 23, Parkersburg, forfeited $21 on a patrol charge of improper passing.

State Highway Patrol David Cain Athens Jack R. Barrett Parkersburg

Wet April ends with heavy precipitation and cool air

A wet April ends as 4.46 inches of rain fall, with rain on 22 of 30 days. U S Observer C L Colmer notes cool temps in the 50s after a freezing morning, and more rain threatens. Rural Hamley Run saw a low of 43 with prior extremes of 56 and 25 yesterday.

U. S C. L. Colmer Hamley

Athens Cadet Earns Gold Key At ROTC Review

Cadet Platoon Sgt. Robert Q. Robe of Athens was among 11 Ohio University ROTC cadets honored during Mothers Weekend review on the drill field. He received the American Ordnance Association Gold Key for excellence in scholarship aligned with the Ordinance Corps.

Robert Q. Robe Athens Ohio University Rotc Cadets Mothers American Ordinance Association Ordinance Corps

Fire squad called to fainting at Mill Street home

Squad was dispatched to the home of Mrs. Mabel Welch at 163 Mill St. at 10 27 a.m. Monday when she fainted. Squadmen placed her to bed and advised that a physician be called.

Fire Department Mabel Welch Mill St

Lands Nominated for Mayor in Athens May 2 1961

The record asserts progress under current leadership and pledges a Youth Center for Athens. Kenneth W. Lands is nominated for mayor with a turnout emphasis urging a May 2 1961 vote.

Athens Kenneth W. Lands

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