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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1955

Page

7

Science as World Leadership Question at Rotary Meeting

Jacob B. Taylor of Ohio State University urged Rotarians to consider if the United States can lead in science or must forgo greatness due to educational deficiencies. He discussed a proposed 150 60 thousand dollar bond issue for schools and mental health, noted shortages in science enrollment, and stressed stable funding over biennial appropriations to allow long term planning.

Jacob B. Taylor Businessanager Ohio State University Taylor Rotary Enrico Fermi Fermi United States U.S Germany America Ro |Arian Kgger Creek Polis John D. Porterfield

Righter 70 Dies in East Cleveland After Coronary Thrombosis

Cleveland obituary notes death of 70 year old Mr. Righter husband of Mrs. Martin L. Becht of Athens. He suffered a coronary thrombosis at the family home 1516 Lakefront Ave East Cleveland and died Sunday. He was a 1010 graduate of the University of Illinois and longtime employee of Equitable Life Assurance Society before retiring in June. Survivors include his wife another daughter Mrs. James Graner two sons Ross and Ralph seven grandchildren a sister Mrs Hecht alumni secretary of Ohio University and Mrs Heent who left to attend funeral in East Cleveland burial in Saunemin Ti.

Sqwin . Righter Martin L. Becht Athens Lakefront Ave East Cleveland University of Ilinois Righter Equitable Life Assurance Society U.S James Graner Ross Ralph Hecht Ohio University Heent East Cleveland Saunemin

Two Men Hurt In Route 7 Wreck Near Athens Meigs

Two men were injured early today when their car overturned on Route 7 near Athens Meigs County. Driver Stellar suffered back and leg injuries while Gill received head and back injuries. Ollar, driving north, crossed the line and lost control after apparently falling asleep. The car went off the right side, rolled twice, and a passing motorist took the injured to a hospital.

Athens-Meigs County Co Uld Gil Zanesville State Highway Patrol Stellar Gill C. E. Whyte Ollar Athens County Stollar

Thomas Rites Set for Ernest Thomas in Lithopolis

Services for Ernest Thomas, a native of avimble, will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Moody Funeral Home in Hexley. Burial follows at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call. The K. T. Crossen Post 21, American Legion, meets at 8 pm Wednesday in the Elks Clubroom with Commander James M. Vercoe.

Thomas Ernest Thomas Avimble Lithopolis Moody Funeral Home Hexley Forest Lawn Cemetery Leaven K. T. Crossen American Legion Elks

Two County Drive Slated For Clothing Aid

The second annual clothing drive by area Seventh Day Adventist Churches aims to help more than 700 dependent children in Athens and Meigs counties. November 1 to 4 will collect all new and used clothing, footwear, and warm garments for sorting by the Adventist Dorcas Society and distribution through county welfare departments. Last year's drive yielded over 2000 items. Pickups can be arranged by calling Gloucester 28996 or Gloucester 4154.

Athens Meigs Seventh Day Adventist A. D. Leach Adventist Doreas Society Glouster

Farmers Given SS Filing Rules for Self-Employed

Self-employed farmers eligible for social security credit must file a social security tax report with earnings of 400 or more in 1955. Athens County impact cited as over 3000 farmers. Farmers should obtain a social security account number and use the same form for social security and income tax. Local help available at Athens County Court House on Wednesdays with IRS guidance at the Post Office Building.

B. Youmans Zanesville Social Security Office Athens County Socal Security Isetrict Rocal Social Secing Athens County Court House Internal’ Revenue Office

Patrol fines for two drivers after state road stop

State Highway Patrol fined two drivers after a Monday stop. Chauncey Mayor Charles We Mey faced charges and a fine of 19 dollars. Richard G. McKenney of Park Place was fined and ordered to appear in Munir court proceedings.

Mune Pal

Ex-Teachers Elect Athens County Retired Officers

Ex teachers elect B Dillon as president of the Athens County Retired Teachers Association with Clifford Ruth as vice president and John Dixon as secretary treasurer. Dillon also named trustee of the Southeastern Ohio district.

B. Dillon Athens Athens County Retired Teachers’ Association Clifford Ruth Shade John Dixon Dillon Southeastern Ohio

More Hub Caps Stolen

Police report ongoing thefts of hub caps from cars worked on city streets at night. Police Sgt. Joseph McBride says a break in the case is expected soon. Latest victim John F. Andley 65 W Washington St sports model car. Four hub caps stolen last week recovered along the road to Poston Power Plant. Charges being prepared against several suspects. Two juveniles from Yeauga County village of Burton prosecuted as accomplices.

Joseph McBride John F. Andley Washington St McBride Poston Athens Yeauga County Burton

Shelter Notes From Arm Hospital Chronicle

Mr and Mrs Clarence North Jalta a daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Martin Athens a daughter Mrs Cecil Copeland a daughter Lawrence Garrett Athens Mrs Gail Phillips Athens Mrs Robert Patterson Athens Mrs Earl H Funk Athens Howard Figiey Athens Mrs Joe Walburn Athens Ora Lee Ashcraft Guysville William Phillips Glouster Sharon Hager Albany Discharged Herbert Hacker Athens Joseph Chapman Athens Mrs L F Fauber Carpenter Maxine McGee Glouster Mrs Roy Smith Athens

Clarence North Jalta Robert Martin Athens Cecil Copeland Seskle Lawrence Garrett Gail Phillips Robert Patterson Earl H. Funk Howard Figiey Joe Walburn Ora Lee Ashcraft Guysville William Phillips Glouste Sharon Hager Albany Herbert Hacker Joseph Chapman L. F. Fauber Carpenter Maxine McGee Glouster Roy Smith

Chauncey Man Fined For Unsafe Vehicle Operation

William Leroy Six, 63, of Chauncey, was fined 25 dollars plus costs for unsafe operation after his car rear ended a city garbage truck on South Court Street. The truck was driven by Howard Russell, 54, of 341 West State Street. The court suspended ten dollars of the fine.

Chauncey Man S. Court St William Leroy Six Chauncey Six Howard Russell State St

Halloween Parade Brings Prizes for Kiwanis Sponsored Kids

Spooks and goblins parade led by Kiwanis Club as Athens and Marietta junior varsity teams played nearby. Prizes awarded in six costume categories from preschool to ninth grade. Half time featured a Horse n Back Contest with teams from junior and senior high. winners received trophies.

Ual Kiwanis Club Bby Bergquist Richard Brophy Libbie Aan Wigel Linda McKibben Sharon Buckle Randy Rose Tracy Sally Smith Carl Earich Marthson Swannee “Millicon Nancie Spaulding James Mac Eggleston Gibby Bergquist Frank Beam Drell Goff Sanders Curry Patty Ealy Pamela Bolin Reach Terry Harkins Boyd ‘Cornwell Earnest Conant Larry Russel

Fertilizer Meetings Set for McConnelsville and Cadiz

Fertilizer meetings will be held in McConnelsville at the American Legion Hall and in Cadiz at the Junior Fair Building, both Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Extension agent Ross Wright says area fertilizer dealers are invited. Speakers include J A Slipher, R R Davis, Malcolm H McVickar, C E Anderson, and others from OSU, Wooster, and the National Plant Food Institute.

Rejon Ayime McConnelsville Cadiz Ross Wright Athens County American Legion J. A. Slipher Ohio State University R. R. Davis Ohio Wooster Experimentation Malcolm H. McVickar National Plant Food Institute C. E. Anderson Ohio Banker's Aspiration

Stolen Athens Auto Recovered in Chillicothe

Athens police said a car stolen Sunday from in front of Mrs Wilma Col ley s mother s home on West Union Street was found in Chillicothe. A walk away patient from Athens State Hospital had driven the vehicle.

Athens Chillicothe Joseph B. Greg Wilma Colley W. Union St Athens State” Hospital

Train Passes Over Dummy Body in Baltimore Event

A late night stunt on the B and O tracks between Stewart Street and McKinley Avenue involved a dummy dressed in old pants, covered with cement sacks. The eastbound engineer reported a person under the train, prompting emergency sirens and a crowd. Police said the body was a cement sack hoax and are investigating.

Balmore & Ohio Stewart St McKinley Ave East Green

County OKs Hocking Deal and Property Sale

Athens County commissioners approved a contract with Hocking County to house up to 12 inmates at the county home near Chauncey with Hocking paying 60 dollars per month. The county plans to sell a building on North Lancaster and close the courthouse parking lot during rail repairs.

Athens County Hocking County Hocking Chauncey N. Lancaster

Elementary School Principals and College Instructors Meet

Head Discus or movert nirsemusin Yale cipal of the University Elementary School will chair a group discussion at the fall meeting of the Ohio Unit of the Association. Wittenberg College and Public School in Teacher Education are involved in the conference.

Movert Nirsemusin Yale Cipal University Ohio Wittenberg College

Clinic aids children at First Presbyterian Church

A clinic conducted Monday at the First Presbyterian Church by the Athens County Society for Crippled Children and Adults drew the highest attendance to date. Orthopedic exams were done by Dr. Charles McClare and Dr. Joseph Leach of Columbus with nursing consultant Mrs. Margaret Thomas. The event, supported by state and county groups, offered braces, shoes, and spot on site traces. Easter Seals funded the clinics, with local health department staff helping and providing lunch.

First Presbyterian Church Athens County Society Pietea Charles McClare Joseph Leach Columbus Margaret Thomas Chilren Athens City Laurane Kittenner Nu Nida Carolyn' Pico Evelyn Benema Ur-County Alberta Gronees Renitraton Eri Sa I'Delasie

30 Waterloo Firemen Are In Training

Thirty Waterloo Township fire volunteers enter a 30 hour 15 week training supported by township trustees and state education service. Instructor Lloyd Gill teaches fire defense pumps and tactics weekly with two hour sessions. Successful trainees receive certificates as the Waterloo volunteers staff the new pumper truck for Waterloo Township and nearby communities.

Marshfield Waterloo Township Fire Department McArthur Lloyd Gill Trade and Industrial Vocational Education Service State Department ‘of Education Waterloo New Marshfield Carbondale Mineral Waterloo Township Board of Education

Frost Grips Anowner as Temps Plunge Below Freezing

Heavy frost grips Anowner with temperatures slipping below freezing. Rural Jamily Run marks a low of 25, while the 9 am reading shows a rise of 9 degrees. Monday’s extremes reach 54 and 31 as the cold persists.

Jamily Run

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