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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

Page

2

University Dorm Parking Problems Studied by Athens Council

Athens council discussed loading area parking around Ohio University dorms citing no parking zones and risk to emergency vehicles. Fire Chief Dalton described an eight minute response delay during Mother's Weekend and urged university coordination for loading areas before summer.

Council Ohio University J. B. Grogan Grogan C. W. Dalton Dalton Voigt Howard Bryan Scott Boyd Lindley

Pickett Sentenced as New Trial Motion Denied

Marion H. Pickett, 41, of Kimberly, was sentenced to the Ohio State Penitentiary after his new trial motion was denied. He was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the November 1960 shotgun killing of his half brother Clifford Pickett, 53. Sheriff says he may see his family before the 1 to 20 year term begins. Also, Gordon B. Gray was appointed to assist in the second degree murder trial of Donald J. Miller, 21, with no trial date set yet.

Marion H. Pickett Kimberly Ohio State Penitentiary Common Pleas John W. Bolin Bolin Pickett Samuel B. Erskine Clifford Pickett Harold

Albion College Honors 39 Scholars for High Averages

Albion Michigan. A list of 39 Albion College students named fellows for high scholastic averages in the first semester includes Daniel B. Hill a sophomore son of Mr and Mrs George E Hill of Athens.

Albion Mich Albion College Daniel B. Hill George E. Hill Athens

Dover Two Buys Building In Millfield

Chauncey Dover Two trustees purchase a combined garage and office in Millfield for 3000 dollars from the Irene Howard estate. They have used it as headquarters for years and will keep it as the West Millfield voting precinct with space for road equipment and trustee meetings.

Chauncey Dover Millfield Irene Howard West Millfield

Births and admissions at Shelter

Mr and Mrs Raymond Rorick Chauncey welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Gail Cain Ath ens Route 3 welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Raymond Heskett Sharpsburg welcome a son. Carl White Athens admitted. Mrs Robert Wilson Athens and daughter and Mrs Edward Collins Athens and daughter dismissed.

Raymond Rorick Chauncey Gail Cain Athens Carl White Robert Wilson Edward Collins

Knights to Meet Athens Commandery 15 Templars

Knights Templar Commandery 15 in Athens will convene at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Masonic Temple with a 6:30 p.m. family pot luck dinner preceding. Commander Howard T. Wood said the gathering.

Athens Knights Templar Masonic Temple Howard T. Woodyard

Grandma Gatewood Stops in Carbondale on Ohio Hike

Melvin Brooks of Mineral described Emmet Gatewood as a spry 72 year old with a quick mind. The Gallipolis hiking grandmother spent Monday night in Carbondale while en route to relatives north of Columbus. She planned to resume her journey at 5 a.m. today.

Melvin Brooks Mineral Emmet Gatewood Gallipolis Grandma Gatewood Carbondale Columbus Brooks Ohio

Bound To Jury On Barbiturates Charge

Ruth Irene Triechler twenty year old Columbus woman is bound over to the grand jury after pleading guilty to illegal possession of barbiturates. State Highway Patrol said she recovered a stolen car in Athens County and obtained the drugs without prescription.

Columbus State Highway Patrol Athens County Ruth Irene Triechler

Governor To Receive Honorary OU Degree

Ohio Governor Michael V. DiSalle will be awarded an honorary degree at Ohio University Sunday June 4 on the College Green. OU President John C. Baker nears retirement after 16 years. About 800 degrees will be conferred at Memorial Auditorium if weather holds. Bishop Hazen G. Werner will deliver the baccalaureate sermon in the morning.

Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Ohio University John C. Baker Hazen G. Werner Ohio Area Conference the Methodist Church Memorial Auditorium

Garden Club scrap book at State meeting in Athens

Region 11 State Garden Club members, led by chairmen Mrs. Ray Rorick and Mrs. Hollis Stalder, reported on the publicity for a 16 month period and entered their fourth scrapbook in the state contest. Attendees included Arlene Lester and Mrs. S L Darst.

Hollis Stalder Athens Garden Club S. L. Darst Ray Rorick Roy Lester Stalder Darst Alan Brenda Russell Raymond Pidcock Coshocton Pilgrim Holiness Church Pidcock Arthur Sapp Stephanie Molly John Rhollans Rhollans

Chauncey Dover Senior Play Hillbilly Courtship Set

The Chauncey Dover high school presents the senior class play Hillbilly Courtship in the gymnasium on Monday at 7 30 p.m.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover

Perry Driver Is Injured In Route 682 Collision

A New Lexington driver received slight injuries in a two car crash on Route 682 at The Plains. Ralph Gordon Jr., 25, was cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance and treated for a chin laceration. His car rear ended Donald Platt, 23, of The Plains who was slowing to pick up two hitch hikers.

Lexington State Highway Patrol the Plains Ralph Gordon, Jr Donald Lee Platt

One Laxative for the Whole Family Dr Caldwell’s

An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative as a gentle, natural relief for temporary constipation suitable for all ages. It claims no harsh drugs, natural senna extract, liquid form for easy dosing, pleasant taste, and suggests buying at local dealers for overnight comfort.

Dr. Caldwell

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