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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1963
Page
2
Letters sent to about 8000 Ohio University students state that if State Issue No 1 is approved on Tuesday the university could gain about 35 million dollars for capital improvements. Funds would back a heating plant larger library and a 21 million science and engineering center.
Crystal Pool saw higher attendance and income in 1968, per Milton Nuzum city service safety director. season ended in early September with 21 033 attendees, adults 50 cents, children 25 cents and 15 cent admissions. income reached 5646 50, up over 1962. Pool had undergone remodeling before opening May 50. Carbackfired incident reported for a 1955 Dewey car near 28 Smith St. fire department responded but nothing used.
Air Force and Navy recruiters will visit Ohio University to interview juniors seniors and graduates for commissions. Teams will offer program information and administer qualification tests at Baker Center on November 13 14 for Air Force and November 18 19 20 for Navy. Local recruiters in the post office can provide program details.
The district posts a Monday 7 30 p m orientation for parents of new cub scouts at First Presbyterian Church Athens. A 7 30 p m combined roundtable for scouts and leaders is set for Tuesday at First Methodist Church The Plains and an explorer roundtable is planned for November 12 at The Plains fire station. Post 58 meets Tuesday 7 p m at The Plains fire station. Troop 56 charter review is 7 30 p m Wednesday at First Methodist Church Athens. Ohio University OCSEA will meet 8 p m Monday at Chemistry Auditorium to elect officers.
A hospital notes page lists new arrivals and relatives in the Athens area. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carsey with a daughter in Athens Route 3, and numerous residents from Athens and nearby towns such as Syracuse, Reedsville, New Marshfield, and Guysville.
A 30 pound pig found wandering near Fern and E State Streets was captured by Patrolman Clyde Beasley Jr. and held until claimed. The animal walked down E State toward Stimson Avenue near Stouts Farm Supply before being contained by the officer.
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