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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1961

Page

3

OU Architecture School Step Up Plan Outlined

Walter Taylor new director of Ohio University School of Architecture outlined a revamped program and updated curriculum at a Rotary Club luncheon. He has 13 years leading the AIA Education and Research department in Washington and has taught at Ohio State, Columbia, Syracuse, and Central China University.

OU Architecture School Walter Taylor School of Architecture Ohio University Rotary Club Taylor Department of Education and Research American Institute of Architects AIA Washington, D. C Cludes Ohio State Central China University Columbia University Syracuse University Harvard Yenching School of Chinese Studies Pieping The

Military hometown news highlights training and assignments

Home on leave or stationed abroad, servicemen and families in Athens area are noted. Emerson Sherow returns toward Memphis for Navy training. Roger Beal trains at Fort Bliss. Walter Randolph serves aboard USS Lake Champlain during Shepard recovery. Eddie McKnight graduates air controlman school. Richard Wright participates with the First Marine Division off California. Charles Gilkey serves as supply clerk at Fort Riley. Philip Walker completes field communications crewman course. Robert Sheldon completes helicopter aviator course. Donald Jordan serves as parts specialist in Germany. Ronald Williams takes part in medical field exercise in Germany.

Ronald G. Williams Harry W. Williams Athens

Carman Lewis Church Excused From Jury Duty

Carman Lewis Church was excused from Common Pleas Court jury service due to potential material injury to his interests.

Carman Lewis Church Common Pleas Court

Baker Receives 8th Honorary Doctorate at Commencement

Ohio University President John C. Baker received his eighth honorary doctorate, a Doctor of Humane Letters, at spring commencement at Marshall University in Huntington. He previously earned LHD degrees from Juniata College Marietta College University of Toledo Miami University Oberlin North Dakota and Akron. He will deliver the commencement address and awards at the June 4 ceremony where Gov. Michael V. DiSalle is also to receive an honorary degree.

Ohio University John C. Baker Marshall University Huntington Baker Juniata College Marietta College University of Toledo Miami University Oberlin University of North Dakota University of Akron Michael V. DiSalle

Chauncey-Dover High names valedictorian and salutatorian

Chauncey Dover High School announces Georgann Dezelic as valedictorian and Helen Jane Sams as salutatorian for the 1961 graduating class. Dezelic serves on student council, newspaper staff, Honor Society, and Homecoming attendant with a poetry publication and business education award. Sams is class secretary, Latin Club member, yearbook editor, Honor Society vice president, and has attended Ohio University journalism workshops. Announcement by principal Paul R. Fiske.

Dezelic Ohio Miss Sams

Postmaster General Proposes First Air Parcel Rate Change Since 1948

J Edward Day proposes a first readjustment of international air parcel post rates since 1948 for mail from the United States to 156 foreign destinations. The July 1 plan would raise light weight parcels and lower heavier ones due to handling cost increases and transport cost reductions. Public comment is invited to the Post Office Department. The adjustment can take effect without new legislation.

International Air Parcel Post U.S J. Edward Day Post Office Department

Shelter Notes List Names of Local Residents

The items list several residents connected to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Names include Cora Reed of Chesterhill, Mrs Charles Smith of Athens Route 1 and daughter, Don Perry of Athens, Mrs Charles Chase of Albany Route 2 and daughter, Gilbert Caudle of Athens, Mrs Walter Martin of Albany Route 3, Mrs Leo Van Nest of Athens Route 5, and Wayne Carsey of The Plains.

Cora Reed Chesterhill Charles Smith Athens Don Perry Charles Chase Albany Gilbert Caudle Leo van Nest Wayne Carsey the Plains

Five Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Five drivers were fined Monday in Athens County Court after arrests by the State Highway Patrol for speeding. Defendants listed include Emory Rogaski 47 of Chauncey $35 Harry Frost 28 of Guysville $30 Wilbur Pierce 29 of Athens and Gary Perkins 19 of Wilmington $20 James Evans 31 of Athens $15. Costs were assessed in each case.

Athens Emory Rogaski Chauncey Harry Frost Guysville Wilbur Pierce Gary Perkins Wilmington James Evans

Case Settled in Grimes Estate Suit Against Phi Kappa Tau

The case of Eldred K. Grimes as administrator of Willis Samuel Grimes estate against the Beta Chapter Phi Kappa Tau has been settled and dismissed on the plaintiff's motion per a Common Pleas Court entry.

Eldred K. Grimes Willis Samuel Grimes Phi Kappa Tau Common Pleas Court

Yearly Senior Party Held By Chauncey Dover High School

Chauncey Dover High School seniors, sponsors and guests gathered at the Darst home for the annual Senior Class party and Washington DC trip planning. Guest committee included Jane Sams as Senior Chairman with Georgann Derelic and Kathy Porter. prizes awarded to contest winners including Gwendolyn Roach and Thomas Smith. Linda Robinson won the door prize.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Supt S. L. Darst Washington, D.C Jane Sams Georgann Derelic Kathy Porter Gwendolyn Roach Thomas Smith Linda Robinson William Pierce Paul R. Fiske Hubert Nye Ronnie Charley Wadley Beverly Hixson Danner

UMWA Auxiliary Plans Two Meetings in Chauncey

Ladies Auxiliary of the UMWA meets at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday in the Meriman Building to plan for the June convention and holds a potluck. A second meeting is set for 9 30 a.m. Tuesday to take part in Memorial Day exercises at the Chaun ey Dover Football stadium.

Chauncey—Ladies Auxiliary UMWA Meriman Bldg Chauncey-Dover

Ohio University awards first education doctorate and third chemistry PhD

Ohio University will confer its first education doctorate and a third chemistry PhD at spring commencement on June 4. Jacob H. Lee of Wheelersburg will receive the education degree after part time study from 1958 and full time work in Athens under Dr. Samuel T. Hicks. Norman L. Madison from Clifton, New Jersey, now at Dow Chemical in Midland, will earn the chemistry doctorate under Dr. William D. Hutman after NSF fellowship study at OU.

Ohio University Jacob H. Lee Portsmouth Wheelersburg Lee Athens National Blank Book Co Samuel T. Hicks Norman L. Madison Dow Chemical Corp Midland Mich Clifton N. J Madison Rutgers University National Science Foundation William D. Huntsman

Monday Shower Drops 0.41 Inch in Athens

A Monday afternoon shower dumped about .41 inch of rain on Athens in under a half hour. U S Observer C L Colmer said the shower and follow up rain threatened, with 63 17 degrees at 3 30 p m and Sunday’s high reaching 80.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Fifteen Athens Countians Released From Military Duty

May releases of fifteen Athens County residents were listed at Selective Service headquarters. Eleven came from the Army including Harold G. Ruth Ralph L. Miller Jr Ronald H. Hawk and David R. McClain of Athens plus Gary Hayden James W. Wright Virgil A. Smith Keith W. MacFadden Dana L. Brown James P. Bickley and Charles R. Day from nearby towns. Air Force releases included Harold T. Gorham Athens Max E. Drake Glouster James L. Schoonover Chauncey and George R. Stimel Nelsonville.

Athens Selective Service Army Harold G. Ruth Ralph L. Miller, Jr Ronald H. Hawk David R. McClain Gary Hayden James W. Wright Nelsonville Virgil A. Smith Frost Keith W. MacFadden New Marshfield Dana L. Brown the Plains James P. Bickley Murray City Charles R. Day Buchtel

County Tax Books Open for Second Half 1960 Taxes

Athens County treasurer T. O. Kincade announced that the county tax books will open June 1 for collection of the second half 1960 real estate taxes. Out-of-town collection stops include June 22-23 at First National Bank Nelsonville for Nelsonville and York Townships. June 26-27 at First National Bank Amesville for Amesville, Ames and Bern Townships. and June 29 at Tri County Bank Coolville for Coolville, Troy and Carthage Townships.

Athens County T. O. Kincade First National Bank Nelsonville York Township Amesville Ames Bern Tri-County Bank Coolville Troy Carthage

Two Athens County Indictments Nolled In Week

Prosecuting Attorney Homer B. Gall Jr. nolled indictments against Robert Lee Groschupf of Glouster and John Exline. Groschupf faced an armed robbery charge at the Western Union Telegraph Co. office in Athens years ago. Exline was charged with auto theft from the May grand jury.

Athens County Homer B. Gall, Jr Robert Lee Groschupf John Exline Glouster Groschupf Western Union Telegraph Co Athens Exline May Grand Jury

Divorce Petition Seeks Custody In Common Pleas Court

Zelda Mae White files for divorce from Wendell H. White in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and requests custody of a child. The couple, married in June 1957 at The Plains, reside at 54 N. Shafer Sr.

Common Pleas Court Zelda Mae White N. Shafer Sr Wendell H. White the Plains

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