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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1963

Page

3

Shuttlesworth Urges Ohio State Civ Rights Drive

Birmingham leader Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth told about 500 Ohio University students and faculty that continued support for the civil rights movement will free Negroes from segregation. He linked the 1954 ruling to ending segregation and urged no compromise on civil rights legislation. He criticized Wallace and the Black Muslim movement and praised American democracy. About 300 people attended the rally sponsored by the Coordinating Committee for Civil Rights on campus.

Fred L. Shuttlesworth Ohio University Baker Center Birmingham Supreme Court Shuttlesworth United States America Alabama Wallace Southern Conference Educational Fund Congress Eisenhower Ike Kennedy Coordinating Committee For Civil Rights Cincinnati Young Democratic Club

Traffic Court Violations and Municipal Court Sentences

A list of defendants from area traffic and municipal courts shows speeding overload and insecure road violations settled by the State Highway Patrol with fines ranging from 5 to 64 dollars. One defendant received a suspended sentence with probation.

Robert C., Rowland Columbus Junior Paul Jones Coolville Lloyd William Presley Monogahela Thomas Eugene Kowalick Milford Center Darrel Thomas Cook New Plymouth Harold Laverne Reeves Albany John Kellison Hull the Plains State Marie Rutter Glouste Sheriff's Deputies

Coolville Man Injured in Single Car Crash

Clyde Randolph, 24, of Coolville, was listed in critical condition at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg after a Friday morning single car wreck on U.S. 50 west of Belpre. His vehicle left the roadway, hit an embankment, struck a tree, and he sustained multiple lacerations internal injuries and underwent surgery.

Coolville Clyde Randolph Camden - Clark Hospital Parkersburg U.S. 50 Belpre

Ohio University Post earns second in national awards

The Ohio University Post ranked second in a national Sigma Delta Chi feature story contest announced at the fraternity’s convention in Norfolk Virginia. The Daily Lantern from Ohio State University also received recognition amid the awards reported by the Associated Press. An Atlantic Street resident reported three woven rugs stolen from a porch Wednesday.

The Ohio University Post Sigma Delta Chi Professional Journalistic — Society Norfolk Ohio State University Daily Lantern Associated Press Atlantic St

Athens County 4-H to Honor 675 Members at Annual Program

The fifth annual 4-H achievement program will honor outstanding 4-H members and clubs at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Junior Fair Building on the fairgrounds. Mrs Francis Conrath will be mistress and Dr Edward P Lynn of Ohio University will speak. The event should conclude about 9 p m and is open to 675 4-H members their parents and friends.

Athens County Francis Conrath Edward P. Lynn Ohio University

Ward announces birth of daughter Lennifer Lee in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs William Ward of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter on October 20. Lennifer Lee is named with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Ross of Chauncey. The Brookins visited Columbus with Neal Tippett and children for David's birthday. Howard Brookins of Maillfield stayed with sister Mrs Mary Mills in Athens on November 5.

William Ward Columbus Lennifer Lee Fred Ross Chauncey Guy Brookins Neal Tippett David Susie Howard Brookins Maillfield Mary Mills Athens

Local Representative Cited For Top Sales

John D. Clark a local representative for Aetna Life Insurance Co will be honored at a Desert Inn Columbus dinner for his high sales record He placed among leaders of over 5000 Aetna reps recording more than 100000 in new life insurance protection under the campaign plan.

John D. Clark Aetna Life Insurance Co Desert Inn Columbus Aetna Clark

Athens County Land Transfers and Legal Notices

A compilation of land transfer deeds in Athens County involving multiple parcels in Athens Ethel Williams Lodi Township and Canaan Township plus private party disputes. Also notes several residents listed with ages and local occupations along with a faint report of a fainting incident at Copeland Hall and social visits in Athens.

Ethel S. Willams Frank Hooper Lodi Homer Higgins Wade Tom Athens Township James G. Hope Pyrofax of Ohio, Inc Canaan Township Gomer G James W Clark Dudley Swindel Jacksonville Elza B. Wilson Everett C. Clegg Troy Township

Shower Held For Bride-To-Be Gatchel Conway Guest List

Miss Jane McGee hosted a Monday evening miscellaneous shower for bride elect Miss Jean Gatchel, fiancé Paul Conway. Attendants included Miss Karen Dugan Miss Jackie Russell Miss JoAnn Roback Miss Dianne Russell Miss Marilyn Richards and others. gifts centered with orchid and white mums. prizes to Miss Dugan and Mrs Mitchell. absent were Mrs Duncan and Mrs Hines.

Mathematics Club Foote Meeting Highlights

The Senior Progressive Study Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs T D McAfoose's home on Barbour Street with eighteen members and one guest Miss Florence Andrews. Miss Sabra Armstrong led a math program using textbooks and charts and referenced Look Magazine to discuss new teaching methods. Donations were made to local and national Boy Scouts. The next meeting is set for November 19.

Norbert Johnston

Women Honor Past Resident of Glouster

Miss Sabra Armstrong entertained guests Wednesday evening honoring Miss Florence Andrews of Xenia. Those present were Miss Helen Dennison, Mrs. J. B. Anderson, Mrs. E. Sweeney, Miss Merle Danford, Miss Jo Ellen Carter and the honored guest. The hostess served refreshments. Miss Andrews is a former Glouster resident and taught in Glouster school. She is a house guest of Misses Helen and Ann Dennison.

Glouster Sabra Armstrong Florence Andrews Xenia Helen Dennison J. BE. Anderson E. Sweeney Merle Danford Jo Ellen Carter Miss Andrews Glouster School Helen Ann Dennison

Accidents Reported Across Three Counties In October

The State Highway Patrol investigated 39 accidents in October across Athens Hocking and Meigs counties. Fourteen were injury crashes injuring 25 people. Route 35 saw 12 incidents Route 50 had five Route 50A and 682 had three each.

State Highway Patrol Athens Hocking Meigs County

Big selection offers great boys wear values all day

A local ad promises a wide range of boys wear for cold days with shopping from 9:00 AM Saturday. It touts bigger and better values than elsewhere and highlights an extensive selection.

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