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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1961

Page

2

Eight Area Pupils Vie In Ohio History Tests

Eight area students will take the Final Essay examination of the 15th annual Ohio History Government and Citizenship Contest at Ohio University Friday. The list includes Jeffrey Johnson Jacksonville Anne Ford Gallipolis Melissa Horwell Logan Jack Mc Donald Jackson Lola Zeigler Pomeroy Sara Talbot Crooksville Alva Graves Allensville Abe R Ullman Bartlett. In total 104 Ohio high school juniors and seniors will compete to determine the state top ten and 16 honorable mentions. The first prize is 100 dollars, second 50 dollars, third 25 dollars, and fourth through tenth 10 dollars each. Certificates will go to honorable mentions. The contest, sponsored by Ohio University with the Ohio State Department of Education support, is administered by an Ohio History Committee led by Dr. William H. Cooper. This year 86 of 88 counties are represented with 93 county winners and 11 state-at-large winners.

Ohio History, Government Ohio University Jeffrey Johnson Jacksonville Anne Ford Gallipolis Melissa Horwell Logan Jack McDonald Jackson Lola Zeigler Pomeroy Sara Talbot Crooksville Alva Graves Allensville Abe R. Ullman Bartlett Ohio Ohio State Department of Education Ohio University Fund, Inc

Roy Fairfield to Speak at Ohio University Address

Dr. Roy P. Fairfield associate professor of government at Ohio University will deliver an address Attics Antiquities and try to meet members of the administration and faculty. The Ohio University Chamber Orchestra under Dr. Karl Ahrendt will perform.

Roy P. Fairfield Ohio University Fairfield Ohio University Chamber Orchestra Karl Ahrendt

Jury Trial Waived By Donald Miller

Donald J. Miller 21 of Athens Route 3 waived his right to a jury trial on second degree murder charges. Judge John Bolin said a judge or panel will hear the case. Miller was moved to Nelsonville jail for access to counsel James Shumaker. Trial set for Monday over the February shooting death of his uncle Edward E. Bobo. Miller had been committed for psychiatric observation. Lima Hospital found him sane.

Donald J. Miller Athens Common Pleas John Bolin Miller Nelsonville James Shumaker Shumaker Hocking County Edward E Eddie) Bobo Bean Hollow Lima State Hospital Bolin

Record of Red Cross bloodmobile two day drive

The two day Red Cross bloodmobile collection totaled 222 pints with 172 registrants on Tuesday and 285 for the period. New donors include Charles Silverman reaching three gallons and Ivan Romine and Victor J. Stanson donating two gallons each. Donations supported several area hospitals and transfer patients across multiple cities.

Red Cross Bloodmobile Red Cross Charles Silverman Columbus Daily Ivan Romine Victor J. Stanson Frank McWhorter Bernard Black Jesse Day ROTC Athens County Sheltering Arms Hospital Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Mount St. Mary Childrens and University Hospitals Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton Doctors Hospital Cleveland Cincinnati

Dutton Dies Tuesday at Clarksburg

Harold A. Dutton 48 of Park A native of Newell Wa Va died Tuesday. He was an honorary member of Arnold Air Society at Ohio University and a member of Paramythia Lodge 25 F&AM Athens Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite and OES of Chicopee Falls MA. Survived by wife Thelma two daughters sisters and parents. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Leavitt Parkersburg burial Mount Olivet with Masonry graveside rites.

Newell Wa. Va Dutton Arnold Air Society Ohio University Paramythia Lodge 25 F&am Athens Valley of Columbus Scottish Aite Body of Columbus OES Cicopee Falls Mass Thelma Susan Luann Sharon Louise O. L. Dutton Marietta Cora Malone

Two Students Helped By Emergency Squad

Two students were taken to Hudson Health Center by the fire department emergency squad. At 9 45 p m Miss Carole Miller 18 Jefferson Hall dislocated knee. At 11 52 a m Miss Carol Rybicki 22 of 1 Park Pa fainted in the Lantern Restaurant Court St.

Hudson Health Center Fire Department Carole Miller Jefferson Hall Carol Rybicki Park Pa Lantern Court St

Residents Warned On Leaf Dumping Rules

Arthur Coon the service safety director says residents pile leaves in streets may lead to enforcement of a city ordinance. Leaves should be placed on the curb between the sidewalk and street for city workmen to collect.

Arthur Coon Service Safety Coon

Urban Renewal Official To Visit Athens Tuesday

Mayor Kenneth Sands announced that URA field representative Thomas L. Rielly will visit Athens Tuesday morning. An informal open meeting is planned at 10 30 a.m in council chambers, with no special session. The visit aims to address Urban Renewal questions from the November 6 council session.

Urban Renewal Administration Athens Kenneth Sands Chicago Ura Thomas L. Rielly Sands URA

Urban Renewal Topic at Lions Club Meeting in Athens

John Milar of Ohio University spoke on urban renewal in Athens highlighting 11 500 student enrollment and new facilities. He described 35 acre areas along Park Place Stewart West Mulberry and North McKinley and noted council approval and planning as key steps.

Athens John Milar Ohio University Lions Club Milar Park Place Stewart West Mulberry North McKinley

Vets to Meet Thursday on Membership Report

A special meeting of the Disabled American Veterans is set for 8 p.m. Thursday at the post home located at E State and Home Streets. The agenda includes discussing membership and hearing the report from the state department conference.

Post E. State and Home Sts State Department

VFW Plans Fish Fry Meeting in New Marshfield

Gilham-Frank Post 8804 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday to plan a stag fish fry set for Friday. Commander Arthur Sickels announced the event.

New Marshfield Gilham-Frank Veterans of Foreign Wars Arthur Sickels

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Ohio History Committee William H. Cooper Adv Siegler Carpenter's Alhens, Okio Roy Fairfield Donald Miller H. A. Dutton Clarksburg Harold A. Dutton Park Coca-Cola Sutton’s Pure Oil State St. & Morris Ave Sutton-Mckinstry Tire Service Court Street Pure Oil No. Court St Leach's Pure Oil West Union St Firestone Joand CounTy Whitewalls Ofamily Gilbert Shannon Firestone Dealer West Union Street Athens, Ohio The Athens National Bank Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation VFW Florence Wilson Chaunce Pol, Adv
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