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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1963

Page

2

Grover Speaks Monday At Veterans Day Rites

Brandon T. Grover a retired Ohio University administrator will deliver a Veterans Day address in Athens on Monday morning at the campus monument. The program includes a parade with the Athens High School band and American Legion units and a wreath by E. E. Carmichael.

Brandon T. Grover Ohio University Athens Grover American Legion Washington and High Streets E. E. Carmichael Jan B. Kish John W Seay Charles Houser

Five Rome Students Enter Prince of Peace Contest

Five members of the Rome Canaan Speech Club will compete in a Prince of Peace contest at Canaanville Methodist Church this Sunday. Diana McClanahan Norma Mansfield Gene Hines Cynthia Dailey and John Brown perform at 9 15 am. The winner receives a bronze medal from the Ohio Council of Churches and advances to the Athens County Prince of Peace Contest next month.

Rome-Canaan Canaanville Methodist Church James William Brown Diana McClanahan Norma Mansfield Gene Hines Cynthia Dailey John Brown Ohio Council of Churches Athens County Ohio University Wesley Foundation Lowie J. Diver Athens Clayton L. Stein

Rotary Governor to Visit Ath ence Club on Monday

Rotary District Gov W H Driggs of Cambridge will visit the Ath ens club at noon Monday marking his first official stop in a tour of 31 central and southeastern Ohio clubs. Before speaking, he will meet with officers and committee heads of the Ath ens club. Driggs, president of Driggs Auto Parts Inc, served as postmaster 25 years and was secretary treasurer of the Ohio Chapter National Association of Postmasters for a decade.

Rotary District W. H. Driggs Cambridge Driggs Rotary Central Southeastern Ohio Athens Club Driggs Auto Parts, Inc Ohio National Association of Postmasters

Cold Priday Keeps Athens Cloudy and Cool

Weather report from U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer notes Friday in Athens remains cloudy with a cold morning at 46 degrees, only rising one degree from the low. Thursday’s high reached 64 degrees.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Jury Cleared Area Driver Harvey Minerd in DWI Case

A municipal court jury found Harvey William Minerd of Guysville not guilty of driving while intoxicated. The Oct. 18 arrest followed city patrolmen testimony. three defense witnesses supported Minerd, who was represented by counsel.

Harvey William Minerd Guysville Minerd

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admission List

A diary of admissions lists multiple patients at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Names include Mrs. James Carter Glouster Mrs. Dean Sayers Trimble Dixie Moore Garysville Route 1 Debra Johnson Frost Steve Thomas Athens Route 5 Robert Tomas Athens Route 5 Michael Collins Athens Carl Klingenberg Athens Mrs Richard Baldwin Athens Mrs Fannie Bailey Amesville Free Williams Athens Edward Smart Athens Route 5.

James Carter Glouster Dean Sayers Trimble Dixie Moore Garysville Alex Perry Athens Debra Johnson Frost Steve Thomas Robert T.omas Michael] Collins Carl Klingenberg Richard Baldwin Fannie Bailey Amesville Free Williams Edward Smart

Real Estate Deals Decline Continues In County Office

Transactions in the county recorder's office dropped in October with fees totaling 1119.26 vs 1162.75 in September. Mortgages fell from 129 to 99 and deeds from 141 to 9, while other instruments included 106 mortgage releases and 19 rights of way.

County Recorder’s Office

Probation Terms Listed for Ohio Univ Student

Municipal Judge John Newcomb set one year probation for Robert Baird 24 of 33 W State St an Ohio University student found guilty of indecent exposure. He must obtain psychiatric help report monthly to the court and disclose the offense to his parents. Baird was fined $200 and costs and sentenced to three months in jail with both jail time and fine suspended.

John Newcomb Robert Baird W. State St Ohio University Baird

Reading Instruction Improvement Topic at Columbus Conference

Two W-st. Elementary teachers attended a Columbus conference to improve reading instruction at several skill levels. Mrs. Jerry Jenkins taught first grade and Mrs Mary Millman taught fourth grade.

W-st Columbus Jerry Jenkins Mary Millman

City Loan suit vs Collins and Young Refrigeration dismissed

Common Pleas Court has dismissed the suit by City Loan and Savings against Collins and Young Refrigeration after ruling County Court holds jurisdiction in the matter.

Common Pleas Court City Loan and Savings Collins and Young Refrigeration County Court

Galbreaths To Address Masons On India Hunting Trip

John W. Galbreath and son Daniel will speak at a Paramythia Lodge 295 F&AM Father and Son banquet on November 19 at First Methods Church. Galbreath will discuss their India hunting trip with films. the couple are currently on an Africa hunt. Tickets due by November 15.

John W. Galbreath Daniel Paramythia Lodge 295 F&am First Methods William Roberson Galbreath India Galbreaths Africa Harry Lackey Rufus Putnam John W. Seay First Methodist Church Grand Lodge Daniel Jenkins Perry County Probate Grand Maste Ohio Cornwell's Quick's Galbreath Ohio University John W. Galbreath & Co Pittsburgh Pirates Darby Dan Farm Columbus

Sturgeon Named To Recreation and Resources Commission

Myron T. Sturgeon, geology professor at Ohio University, appointed to the new Recreation and Resources Commission by Gov. James A. Rhodes. Effective Nov. 14, term ends Feb. 1, 1965. former Natural Resources Commission member, party listed as Democrat among five appointees.

Myron T. Sturgeon Ohio University New Recreation and Resources Commission James A. Rhodes Sturgeon Old Natural Resources Commission Associated Press Sturgeon

OU Workers Charter Local 37 Elects Officers

Ohio University Employes Local 37 AFSCME received a charter from E B Latham and elected officers. Joseph D Gilfillan and Don Littleton discussed union work. Roscoe Shields spoke on 40 years of union activity. Officers named Tommy Adkins Sr president James E Buffington vice president Richard R King treasurer Faye E Boggs secretary. The group will meet the third Friday each month at 7 30 p m in the Athens Grange building with a Nov 15 meeting inviting prospective members.

Ohio University American Federation of State E. B. Latham State Council 21 AFSCM Afl-Cio Joseph D. Gilfillan Council 21 Don Littleton Roscoe Shields Carpenters and Joiners Tommy Adkins, Sr James E. Buffington Richard R. King Faye E. Boggs Gene McClelland John Warner Clifford Jolley Athens Grange

Watershed Planning Official Promoted and Transferred

Linus B. Losh head of the Soil Conservation Service watershed planning party at Columbus has been promoted and moved to Milwaukee. He becomes soil and water resources planning specialist for the cornbelt states including Ohio.

Linus B. Losh Soil Conservation Service Columbus Milwaukee Ohio

Seven Excused From Jury Duty By Common Pleas Court

Seven individuals were excused from jury duty by the Common Pleas Court. Reasons include interest materially impairing ability to serve for Leta Dupler and Albert Maxwell, and Betty Robson lacking transportation. Carl McMann Amy Jo Moody Larry Morris Elizabeth Galvin and others also listed as excused.

Common Pleas Carl McMann Amy Jo Moody Larry Morris Elizabeth Galvin Leta Dupler Albert Maxwell Betty Robson

Pilgrim Holiness Church marks 50th anniversary with Rev Roberts

The Rev. L. R. Roberts will speak at 2 30 p m Sunday service as First Pilgrim Holiness Church celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Rev Gene Ek Rowe announces the event and church leaders invite attendance. William Frank Post 8804 VFW will meet at 8 p m Friday and Sunday with refreshments after Sunday’s meeting, George Carpenter reports.

L. R. Roberts Springfield Pilgrim Holiness Church Gene Ek Rowe New Marshfield William Frank Post Veterans of Foreign Wars George Carpenter

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Chillicothe Holiday Inn Goodyear Atomic Corp College St Union St K. T. Crossen Post 21 James M. Vercoe Legion's Post W. Union Sst Rome Church of the Good Shepherd William Black Rae the Security Bank Athens, Ohio W. HH. Driggs Priday Sheltering Arms Hospital K. T. Crossen Paul Lewis Ladies’ Auxiliary Richland Ave Daniel M. Galbreath OU Workers Chartered S.E Political Advwerti The Athens Permit Holders Association Emmanuel Gevas James Anastas Ott Wagner Sec'y VFW Carpenter's Hardware Housewares Earl F. Mathews, Inc C. M. Gill & Company Earl Mathews Earl Hooper C. M. Gill Security Bank the Home Savings & Loan Association Washington St City Hall Member Federal Home Loan Bank
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