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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1958

Page

7

Nolan Chairs 1959 United Appeals Drive

F L Nolan named chairman of the 1959 United Appeals campaign at a UA board session. The Athens theater operator urged greater giving and effort, as the board approved two new agencies and a 15 member advisory committee. Nolan, native of Utica and former VA student, lives with his wife Margaret Guthrie and children Nancy and Michael.

F. L. Nolan United Appeals UA Board of Trustees Aes Jack L. Moore Presient Nolan United Appeal Utica N.Y University of Virginia Athens Schine Bellefontaine Norwalk Bucyrus Malone N. Y Athens Frank Rauch, Jr Valley Drive-In Margaret Alice Guthrie Nancy Michael Utah Place Red Cross Beacon School For USO Fred H. Sands C. Don McVay Brandon T. Grover Robert J Jathews John W. Bolin Sam Altman Roger M. Rice, Jr Harper C. Pendry Harry M. Begg Gordon K. Bush H. C. Bobo William Harmon Arthur Easler Robert Main Eleanor Minister Frank L. Nolan United Appeals Drive Messenger Newsphoto

Four Persons Fined On Intoxication Charge

Four persons charged by city police with intoxication plead guilty on arraignment in Municipal Court. Richman A Six of Athens Route 2 and Robert Hale of Athens Route 2 were fined $25 plus costs as first offenders. Repeat offenders Woodrow Witham of 208 W Washington St and Alberta Schuler of the same address were fined $50 plus costs and jailed 30 days.

Richman. A Athens Robert Hale Woodrow Witham Washington St Alberta Schuler

Sputnik IIH Krushchev taunts U S on space power claims

The Soviet leader touts satellite energy feats and solar powered batteries while Khrushchev seeks to prove Soviet scientific edge. An ad humorously notes American car batteries run on paper and finance notes, contrasting with Sun energy. The Cline Pharmacy Co. Athens is cited as the right place for accurate prescriptions.

Ili Khrushchev U. S Cline Pharmacy Co Athens

Former NYT Writer To Speak at Ohio U

Michael L. Hoffman former European economic correspondent for the New York Times will visit Athens for two Ohio University journalism group events. He will speak at 3 10 p.m. in Ewing Auditorium and at 6 30 p.m. at a Sigma Delta Chi anniversary banquet on OU campus.

Michael L. Hoffman New York Times Athens Ohio University School of Journalism Hoffman Development Institute The International Bank For Reconstruction and Development Ewing Auditorium Sigma Delta Chi North Carolina Oberlin College University of Chicago Oberlin Trinity College Hartford Mass Treasury Department Treasury Allied Force Algiers London Paris Geneva Switzerland IBRD John C. Baker U. S United Nations Economic and Social Council Baker

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births announced for Mr and Mrs Vern Stage of Athens Route 2 a son. Admitted include Roselta Russell Millfield Mrs Amos Blakeslee Athens Dorothy Henry Amesville Route 1 Mrs Charles Thompson Athens Route 3 Charles Grim Athens Jan Sue Hoisington Stewart Discharged Mrs Clarence Watkins Athens Mrs Rachel Loudermilk Jacksonville Mrs Jessie Bolton Albany Mrs John Bridge Athens Route 1 and daughter. Charles Diltz 70 320 W Union St fined 20 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court for speeding excessive for conditions.

Vern Stage Athens Roselta Russell Millfield Amos Blakeslee William Hunter Dorothy Henry Amesville Charles Thompson Charles Grim Jan Sue Hoisington Stewart Clarence Watkins Rachel Loudermilk Jacksonville Jessie Bolton Albany John Bridge Charles Diltz W. Union St

Four Hurt In Three Area Crashes In Athens County

Four people were injured in three Athens County traffic crashes investigated by State Highway patrolmen. Marcella Hudnall, 48, Athens Route 1, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after her car rear ended Lorenzo Hanning, 22, Columbus, who stopped on Route 691 to discharge a passenger. Hanning was cited for parking on the highway. Charles Brown, 24, The Plains, backed onto Route 33 north of Chauncey and hit Homer Byrd, 50, Nelsonville. Brown was cited for failing to yield to traffic, and Byrd’s passenger Gary Brown, 18, Athens Route 2, suffered facial injuries. Or dice Thacker, 21, Columbus, was cited for excessive speed after his car left Route 50 A near Amesville and struck a telephone pole, breaking it. passenger Donald Norris, Athens Route 2, received head and rib injuries.

Athens County Sheltering Arms Hospital Marcella Hudnall Athens the Plains Chauncey Homer Byrd Nelsonville Brown Charles Wadley Gary Brown Wadley Ordice Thacker Columbus Amesville Donald Norris

Albany Man Dies at 77

Edward Rickey, 77, retired farmer of Albany, died at home Monday. He is survived by his wife Catherine Gotschall Rickey and sister Ellen McVay. another sister Elmer Steward had died earlier. He belonged to Albany Grange and Alexander Presbyterian Church. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the church, Rev. Laurence Woodruff officiating, burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at Bigony funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Albany Edward Rickey Catherine Gotschall Rickey Ellen McVay Elmer Steward Albany Grange Alexander Presbyterian Church Laurence Woodruff Bigony

New Member Named To Recreation Board

Fred Swearingen was appointed to the Athens City Recreation Board by Mayor Kenneth W. Sands. He fills the vacancy left by George Merchant who declined another term.

Fred Swearingen Athens City Recreation Board Kenneth W. Sands George Merchant

Baccalaureate Talk Heard at The Plains

The Plains High School graduating class heard a baccalaureate address by Rev. A. E. Beckwith of The Plains Nazarene Church. Scripture reading by Ralph Kittle, invocation by Rev. Virgil Versteeg, and benediction followed with mixed chorus numbers directed by Mrs. Margaret Sears.

Plains High School A. E. Beckwith Plains Nazarene Church Ralph Kittle Virgil Versteeg The Plains Methodist Church Margaret Sears Mary Diverbiss Plains Garden Club

Patrol Cites Three Drivers Two Fined

Three drivers accused by the State Highway Patrol with driving while intoxicated appeared in Municipal Court. Brummer Ray Maiden pleaded guilty and received a $125 fine, three days in jail, and three months driving rights suspension in Ohio. Wilbur D. Thompson also got a similar sentence. James P. Dearth pleaded innocent and was held under $200 bond for a Wednesday hearing.

State Highway Patrol Brummer Ray Maiden Horse Branch Ohio Wilbur D. Thompson Nelsonville James P. Dearth Factory St

Two Men Held in Groceries Theft Burglary

Two men, John Tucker and Robert Tucker, are in police custody amid charges of breaking and entering City Produce Store on Columbus Road and stealing groceries worth 40 to 50 dollars. They were linked to the burglary after deputies detained them at Carl Williams home and recovered meat, candy, cigars, coffee, and other items.

Columbus Rd John Tucker Danbury, Conn Robert Tucker Columbus Carl Williams Athens Route 4 Williams

States Circus Group elects Baker Young Athens chair

Baker Young of Athens was named chairman of the Sell's Brothers Top state affiliate of the Circus Bands Association at a Steubenville convention last weekend. He attended with wife Hazel and son Barry. Edward Jones of Zanesville was elected vice chairman and Floyd McClintock of Urichsville became secretary-treasurer as Clyde Beatty Circus performed.

Baker Young Athens Sell’s Brothers Top National Circus Bands Association Young Steubenville Hazel Barry Edward Jones Zanesville Floyd McClintock Urichsville Clyde Beatty

Fire department attend sudden illness at 38 State Street

The fire department emergency squad was called at about 4 a m Tuesday to 38 W State St where Mrs Grace Ballanger aged 68 became suddenly ill She was advised to call a physician for treatment.

Fire Department State St Grace Ballanger

Marion Stewart Pleads Guilty in Headlight Charge

Marion E. Stewart aged 37 of 44 M. Shafer Street pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to failure to display two burning headlights and was fined $3 plus costs.

Marion E. Stewart M. Shafer St

Live Better Where You Are Program Invites Neighborhood Action

Neighborhood blight harms money and family security. Detroit shows a 10 year program uniting 55 neighborhoods. New Orleans civic action improved 2000 buildings in one year. Bangor Maine studies local housing needs. Des Moines hosts a successful neighborhood improvement group. Start at home and join community groups for practical help.

Detroit New Orleans Civic Action Bangor Maine Des Moines

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