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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1960

Page

7

Brooks Named Waterloo Schools Chief

Raymond Brooks, current athletic coach and driver education teacher at Waterloo High School, is named executive head of the Waterloo Local School District succeeding James E. Bob. A New Marshfield resident, Brooks has deep ties to the area schools and holds degrees from Ohio University. He and his wife have three children in New Marshfield schools.

Raymond Brooks Waterloo High School Waterloo Brooks James E Bob Bobo College of Education Scioto Wakefield Pike County New Marshfield Robert Pamela George

Kiwanis Fetes County Honor Seniors in Athens Ohio

The Athens Kiwanis Club honored county high school seniors at a dinner with County School Superintendent George Christman noting Athens County ranks third in the state for teachers training. Guest speaker Dr William Chase explained Nigeria aid programs and the International Cooperation Administration. National Honor Society winners were named and Kiwanis members received perfect attendance pins. New members were welcomed as well.

Athens County Athens Kiwanis Club Lorin Staats George Christman Kiwanians William Chase Ohio University Nigeria International Cooperation Administration U. S. Department of State

Lions Club Brings Circus to Athens County Fairgrounds

The Athens Lions Club announced performances of the King Bros. Circus at the Athens County fairgrounds on Friday May 13 with shows at 3 30 and 8 p.m. Doors open an hour earlier.

King Bros The Athens Lions Club Athens County Fairgrounds

4 H Training Meet Tonight

The annual 4-H Officers and Advisors training clinic is set for tonight at 7:45 p.m. in Morrison School auditorium. Don Davis states the event opens with a comedy film Milestones In Motoring starring Joe E. Brown, then sessions follow by office category for 45 minutes. Fred Bruny will lead the advisors session on community activities and participation and conclude with officers' importance.

Morrison School Don Davis Joe E. Brown Fred Bruny Ohio Bruny

Mr. Andrews Dies At 75

Marion Andrews 75 of 2 Pacific St died Monday night at Mount St Mary Hospital after two years of ill health. A lifelong Athens County resident and retired coal miner, he belonged to the Eagles Lodge in Athens. Survived by wife Vera Mae (died 1957), three sons Earle The Plains Ernest Athens and Dave Columbus, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, brother Edward Athens Route 3 and two half brothers Leonard McKee Athens and Frank McKee Sharpsburg. Visitation begins Wednesday noon at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with services at 2 p.m. Thursday by Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.

Marion Andrews Pacific St Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens County Eagles Lodge Athens Vera Mae Earle the Plains Ernest Dave Columbus Edward Leonard McKee Frank McKee Sharpsburg Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Funeral Home Gilbert Courtney West Union Street Cemetery

No Evidence Found Of Reported Burglary

Athens County sheriff deputies investigated a breaking and entering report at a Boy Scout cabin near Route 33 Morrison Brown Hill. No forcible entry or items missing were found after the report filed by two teenage campers.

Athens County Sheriff's Deputies Route 33 Morrison Brown Hill Shields

Cincinnati Editor To Address Journalists at OU Founders Day Banquet

Brady F. Black executive editor of The Cincinnati Enquirer will speak at Ohio University Wednesday during a Founders Day banquet honoring the 50th anniversary of Sigma Delta Chi OU chapter. The event at 6 30 p m in the Ohio University Center marks Black is a 51 year old native of Lawrence County Kentucky with a long career at Ashland Daily Independent and Cincinnati Enquirer including positions as copyreader managing editor and editorial page editor before today.

Athens Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi National Journalism Fraternity

Watershed Reviewing Committee Visit Slated

A committee will visit Athens on May 19 and 20 to study the Margaret Creek Watershed Association’s application for assistance. The review includes a flood plain study with Ed Wagoner and Dan Stright leading local officials and SCS staff, plus resident interviews to decide if further study is warranted.

Athens Margaret Creek Watershed Association Ed Wagoner Dan Stright Athens County Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors SCS Technicians Athens County County Commissioners The Soil Conservation Service Extension Service

Birth at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens

Mr and Mrs Richard Bitters of Athens welcome a daughter. Admitted Charlotte Lowsey of New Marshfield Route 1. J W Kelley of Athens. Dismissed William Rosser of Athens. Mrs Lawrence Dilper of Athens. Mrs Mike Marshall of Athens Route 5. John Martin of Stewart Route 1.

Richard Bitters Athens Charlotte Lowsey New Marshfield J. W. Kelley William Rosser Lawrence Dilpler Mike Marshall John Martin Stewart

Dayton Man Shows Film For Rotarians

Gilbert F. Martin of Dayton displayed a Morton Salt Co film to the Athens Rotary Club titled The White Wonder of the World. The documentary covers salt production and its many uses, including methods of obtaining salt.

Dayton Gilbert F. Martin Athens

Ohio University Senior Faints At Bryan Hall Annex

Fire department emergency squadmen were called to Bryan Hall Annex on University Ter race at 10 09 a m Tuesday when Dorothea Wiltsie Ohio University senior from Mount Perry became ill and fainted She was taken to the University Health Center.

Fire Department Bryan Hall University Terrace Dorothea Wiltsie Ohio University Mount Perry University Health Center

Fined for failure to file vehicle registration in court

Louis Lee Howard of Chauncey, 22, failed to file an annual automobile registration application and pleaded guilty in Municipal Court Tuesday. He was cited by the State Highway Patrol and fined $10 plus costs.

Louis Lee Howard Chauncey Howard State Highway Patrol

Air Tour Cancelled for Fall Scheduling

The Athens County Soil Conservation Service postpones its May air tour to late September or early October due to insufficient aircraft. Federal soils official John Millar said students from Ohio University can participate in the fall trips.

Athens County Soil Conservation Service John Millar Federal Soil Conservationist Ohio University

Five Ohio U. Students Deny Disturbing Peace Charge

Preliminary hearing set in Municipal Court Thursday for five Ohio U. seniors charged by city police with disturbing the peace Saturday night. Edward J. Noonan Berlin James E. Anderson Northfield William B. Gore Akron Donald B. Becker Eaton Jacob H. Gahm Jackson pleaded innocent at arraignment Tuesday and were released on bonds of $25.

Ohio U Edward J. Noonan Berlin James E. Anderson Northfield William B. Gore Akron Donald B. Becker Eaton Jacob H. Gahm Jackson

Weather Update From Athens Averages Cold Rainy Day

Athens residents faced a cold dismal rainy Tuesday as U S Observer C L Colmer notes a 10 am temperature of 42 with a low of 40. Monday topped at 44 with .09 inch of rain. rural Hamley Run saw a low of 39 and a high of 50 yesterday.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run

Emerson S Sherow named registered rep for Waddell Reed KC

Waddell & Reed Inc announces Emerson S Vic Sherow of Roosevelt Drive as registered representative in Kansas City Missouri. Sherow brings about 35 years in the newspaper field across Ohio Indiana New York and New Jersey and is a city council at large member and Athens Kiwanis Club member. He is married to Marjorie Kocher of Lima and they have five children.

Emerson S Vic) Sherow Roosevelt Dr Waddell & Reed, Inc Kansas City United Funds, Inc Sheron Ohio Indiana New York New Jersey Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club Marjorie Helene Kocher Lima

Dietz Dies Monday At Daughter's Home

Stanton Deitz age 92 died suddenly Monday afternoon at his daughter’s home 9 Sunnyside Dr after a 3 20 p m call. He was an accountant with Borden Co Albany until 1948, oldest member of First Lutheran Church Albany. Survivors include two grandchildren a brother the Rev Archibald Deitz and sister plus his wife Isabelle who died earlier arrangements by Jagers and Sons.

Stanton Deitz D. W. Ingerham Sunnyside Dr Deitz Sheltering Arms Hospital Borden Co Albany N.Y First Lutheran Church Council Richard Ingerham Cowansville Quebec Robert Jensen Alliance Archibald Deitz Jersey City N.J John Heick Los Angeles Isabelle

Mother Of Athens Pastor Dies At 74

The Rev. Carl L. Wooten of the Athens Church of the Nazarene learned today of his mother Rosella Wooten’s death at age 74 in Columbus. He and his wife have gone to Columbus to arrange the funeral.

Athens Carl L. Wooten Mr. Wooten Columbus

World War I Vets To Meet Thursday

Barracks 1619 Veterans of World War I will meet at 8 p m Thursday in the American Legion home. Commander Charles R. Kinnison says the discussion will cover state convention delegates a women's auxiliary a meeting place and barracks caps.

American Legion Charles R. Kinnison

City approves resurfacing project with Ohio Department of Highways

City Council held a special meeting to finalize joining the Ohio Department of Highways resurfacing program for Carpenter and E State streets. The city will pay 20 percent of construction and 100 percent of utility adjustments, with a $12,100 estimated local share. Unanimous vote under suspension of the rules, due to bid deadline in Columbus.

Ohio Department of Highways Carpenter E. State Streets Department of Highways Kenneth W. Sands Columbus

Red Cross fund drive faces deficit in Athens County

Three townships have not reported on the county fund drive, leaving total pledges at $960.03 of a $4 957 quota. Dover Township exceeded its $200 target, while Waterloo Alexander and Carthage lag. The chapter warns continued deficits may curtail blood and home services despite blood program low costs.

Red Cross S. B. Erskine Dover Township Gilbert Courtney Waterloo Alexander Carthage Athens Clark Daily Home Service Athens County Daily

Knights Templar to Meet at Masonic Temple

Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple. Commander Glenn E Mingus urged members to wear sword and belt.

Athens Knights Templar Masonic Temple Glenn E. Mingus

Post Office Seeks Bids For Truck Servicing

Service bids are invited by the Athens post office department for servicing four trucks for a one year period starting July 1. Bid forms are available at the post office and must be received by 2 p m on May 24.

Athens Post Office Department

Athens woman fined for intoxication in Municipal Court

Hattie Evener aged 38 of Athens Route 3 pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court Tuesday. Police charged her with the offense.

Hattie Evener Athens

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