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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1965

Page

2

Athens High 106th Commencement to Graduate Record Class

The largest Athens High School senior class ever with 174 graduates will receive diplomas at the 106th commencement Friday June 11 in the new gymnasium. Pastor Rev. Joe B. Maffett will deliver the baccalaureate at 8 p.m. Sunday June 6. William P. Miller president of Muskingum College will be the commencement speaker.

Athens High School Muskingum College William P. Miller Joe B. Maffett First Christian Church

Salvation Army Session Highlights 1964 Athens Work

Brigadier Joseph Heard, Capt. Henry Tempel report on 1964 Salvation Army activities in Athens at the advisory board dinner in Buckeye Cafeteria. Income 19471.53, expenses 19290.36. Adult services attendance reached 12742. youth attendance set a new record. 163 transients fed. New officers named John Huffman president Michael Molchan vice president Earl Mathews secretary William Mickle treasurer. Arvilla Van Dyke and Judge O F Rowland honored as life members.

Salvation Army Heard Henry Tempel Athens Organizations Advisory Board Tempel John Huffman Michael Molchan Earl Mathews William Mickle Huffman Arvilla van Dyke O. F. Rowland Otis Simpson William Strickland Ruth Tempel

New Officers Elected By School Chiefs

The Southeastern Ohio Superintendents Association elected new officers to take office in September. Edward Reffett becomes president, Max Evans vice president, Lee McComas secretary, and Harvey Graham treasurer. Robert Lucas discussed the Program for Educational Progress and possible sales tax implications if not approved. About 30 attended. next meeting set for July 14 at Ohio University. A Bromley Hall trash fire was investigated after firefighters found burning debris on the roof.

Southeastern Ohio Superintendents Association Lake Hope Lodge Edward Reffett Vinton County Max Evans Marietta Lee McComas Middleport Harvey Graham Warren Robert Lucas Hamilton County Ohio Council On Education Ohio University SEC

Council Chief May Receive Scholar ship for Pakistan

Professor Harry Crewson of Ohio University economics is considered for a Fulbright grant to teach in West Pakistan possibly starting in September. He would resign from the city council and the race for re election if awarded. He faces former council president Fred Weber, a Republican. A successor to the presidency could be named by a council majority, and the Democratic party may name a new nominee before the November election deadline.

Council Harry Crewson Ohio University Fullbright West Pakistan Crewson Fred Weber Democratic Party

Auto Students To Compete In Columbus Contest

Waterloo High School sends two students Ronnie Stephenson and Eugene Gould of New Marshfield to a Chrysler Motors Corp sponsored automotive trouble shooting contest in Columbus with Howard E. Parsons as escort. Lane Hoisington is an alternate. Kinneer Motors backs Waterloo entries.

Waterloo High School Columbus Ronnie Stephenson Eugene Gould New Marshfield Chrysler Motors Corp Lane Hoisington

Newsmen Elect SONA Officers at Athens Meeting

The Newsmen to Elect SONA Officers meets Saturday in Athens with a 3 p.m. business session at Ohio University Copeland Hall to elect officers and hear reports from member papers. A 6 p.m. banquet in Baker Center features John J. Callahan of Kaiser Aluminum speaking on One Company's Impact on a Community. Sigma Delta Chi and Theta Sigma Chi will announce journalism student awards.

Southeastern Ohio Newspaper Association Athens Dwight Wetherholt SONA Gallipolis Tribune Ohio University Copeland Hall E. D. Southwick Marietta Times L. J. Hartin OU Journalism School John J. Callahan Baker Center Callahan Kaiser Aluminum Chemical Corp Ravenswood W. Va Sigma Delta Chi Theta Sigma Chi

Athens Woman Elected Red Cross Council Chairman

Mrs. Samuel B. Erskine was elected chairman of the Central Buckeye Council of Red Cross volunteers from 17 central and southeastern Ohio counties at the council’s quarterly meeting held at The Ohio University Inn. Also chosen were B T Groves as first vice chairman Miss Sarah Hoover as second vice chairman Mrs Thelma Risley as secretary and Mrs Fred Beckler as Athens County representative with Mrs Lowell Zeigler as alternate. Dr Gordon Ogram Athens State Hospital superintendent spoke on preventive counseling for emotionally disturbed people. Reverend Herbert Hunting led the invocation.

Samuel B. Erskine Buckeye Red Cross Ohio Ohio University Inn B.T. Groves Sarah Hoover Thelma Risley Fred Beckler Athens County Lowell Zeigler Gordon Ogram Athens State Hospital Council Bernard Black

Scout Wins Rifle Match in Hocking District

Scout Troop 78 of Chauncey beat Troop 60 of Carthage by one point in a Wednesday night rifle match. Individual honors went to Leslie Wise of Troop 78 and Larry McVey of Troop 60 with 49 of 50. Owen McVey presented team trophies. Donald Niesse supervised the event as participants received red ribbons.

Owen McVey Donald Niesse

Hospital Admits Wide Roster for Sheltering Arms

Sheltering Arms Hospital lists admissions including Mrs. Wiley Frame from The Plains and Mrs. Mamie Beal of Athens, with several others from Athens and neighboring routes and towns. The roster names Leonard Davies, Clifford Mohl, Tanya Blackford, Mrs. Preston Hamon, Mrs. James Wingo, Mrs. Larry Rutter and son, Mrs. Frank Barnhart, and Mrs. Philip Peterson.

Wiley Frame the Plains Leonard Davies Athens Mamie Beal Clifford Mohl Tanya Blackford Glouster Preston Hamon James Wingo Albany Larry Rutter and Son Frank Barnhart Amesville Philip Peterson

Charges Dismissed In Deer Captivity Case

County Court dismissed charges against Lawrence Wycuff of Deer Run Hollow for holding a deer in captivity without a permit. An agent with a search warrant did not find the deer. The charge was filed by a state wildlife agent. The report notes mild, cloudy weather with a 9 a.m. temperature of 68 and forecast highs of 80 and 77.

Lawrence Wycuff Deer Run _ Hollow U.S C. L. Colmer

Food Buying Unit Formed At University

The Interfraternity Council at Ohio University formed the Fraternity Buyers Association to consolidate purchasing power of fraternities. Articles of Incorporation were issued by the secretary of state, with university officials on the board including Robert Hynes, Herb Olson, Harold Harberson, Clarence Stephenson, and Gerald Work among others.

Fraternity Buyers Association Interfraternity Council Ohio University Robert Hynes Herb Olson Harold Harberson Clarence Stephenson Gerald Work

Service Station Burglary Probed at Wakefield Motors

Deputy Sheriff Sam Buffinton investigated a burglary at Wakefield Motors on Route 50W Friday morning. Entry was gained by breaking a north side window. An attempt to open machines and about $8 in change from an open cash register were taken.

Sam Buffinton Wakefield Motors

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens High Richard Adams Elaine Justine Ahrendt Judith Tallhamer Allen Bernadette Sue Antoinette Carolyn Lee Atkinson Danny Lee Bailey Mary Ellen Baird David Kingsley Baker, Jr Thomas Dean Ball Thomas Michael Batdorff Terrence Lee Bishop Irene Anna Maria Bodnar James Lloyd Bolen Mary Ellen Bos Carl Ambrose Connor Marilyn Sue Conrath Larry Michael Coon Patricia Jayne Cooley William Richard Cooper Mike Cunningham Gloria Ann Curl Nanette Kay Davis Denise Marie Deibler Stefania A. Denbow Richard Calvert Dent Claudie Ruth Dixon Linda Louise Dixon Warren G. Dotson Thomas Craig Douglas Bruce Lee Downey Suzanne Mec Ael L. Grubb Barbara Joy Grubbs Beverly Sharon Guess Eric David Gustavson Cynthia Jo Hahn Ronald Ray Handley Judith Ann Harris Alice Stephanie Hayes Mark Rapheal Heffken James Thomas Hendershot Samuel Lee Holland Charles Britton Hooper Gilbert H. Hooper, Jr Gerald E. Hope Alan Edward Hudwell Mona Jean Hudwell Gretchen Jo Marilyn Jo Jeffries Thomas Clark Jiiden Hampton W. Johnson, Jr Joyce Lynn Jones Kenneth Patrick Jones Gary W. Keller Judith Ann King Lydia Anne Lackey Danny L. Lasure Linda Julia Lindley Lydia Lee Locke Charles Douglas McAfee Marcia Ann McAfee Jerry Allen McBride Dianne Eliz Abeth McGarvey Martha Gay Mahaffey Linda Jo Main Bonnie Faye Markins Marcia Inez Maxwell Constance Catherine Midkiff Betty Jo Miller Billie Jean Miller Lynette Elizabeth Miller Shirley Jean Miller John Diles Mitchell Linda Jeanne Mullenix R. Joseph Mulligan Mona Rae Mullins Charles Robert Munro Thomas Michael Murphy Mary Lynn Niggemeyer Brenda Joyce Odegaard Norman Dean Orcutt Melvin C. Oxley John Harrison Patchen Jane Ann Patterson Cynthy Ann Perry Patricia Allen Phillips Michael Richard Pierce Richard D. Pincelli Brenda Joyce Powell Diane Gayle Quest Linda Helen Quest Judith Anie Quisenberry Donna Sue Randolph Edgar Bruce Rannon Delia Jane Rapp Rita F. Reefer David Bruce Richmond Dwight Emerson Robinson John S. Rogaski David Howard Romine Berinthia Rosenberg Charles Clifford Russell, Jr Nancy Kathleen Joseph Athens Salvation Advisory Board Jay Keiser Bromley Hall Sue Stobart Mary Docie Bausch and Lamb Ames- Bern High School Sara Carpenter Ulm LA Ae Utres Ee Dan Lehy Athens, Ohio Beasley & Mathews John Mullins Marion Rose Dale Allman John Brookhart Bernie Foster Dale Sanders Feasley E Mathew Ford Howard E. Parsons Waterloo Kinneer Motors David Charles Morgan Crook Hall Athens Pharmacy S. Court St Newsmen Athens County Red Cross Board of Directors Herbert Hunting The State Hospital Sheltering Arms Hospital L‘ood CE Aman West Union Street Juckcaff Andries Nelsonville Bill Bescoe West Fairgrounds
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