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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1963

Page

2

Village Write-In Winners Attend Broad Ballot List

The election board reported 19 people elected through write-ins, including Ray Chevalier who became mayor of Coolville with 40 votes. Other victors include Edith Butler and Marie Root for village offices, Howard Russell and Dick Gillian as councilmen, and multiple townships naming new officials across Chauncey Amesville Buchtel Jacksonville Glouster Rome Canaan Alexander Township.

Ray Chevalier Coolville Roger Hornsby Edith Butler Ray Bobo Marie Root Howard Russell Dick Gillian Chauncey John Smart Willard Lanning Gerald Sorrell James H. Sieber Village Board of Public Affairs Board of Public Affairs Elza Linscott Dean Kasler Homer Moorehead Amesville Board of Public

Rome School Debt Free: Board Member Resigns

Stewart Doyg Gallo of the Rome Canaan school board resigned last night amid business pressure. The board announced the district is debt free after paying two bonds totaling 13 000, ending a 1934 25 000 gymnasium project and a 15 000 capital improvements bond. Replacement for Gallo Wy may be Roger E Wolfe, elected for a term from January 1. Koehler and Hires did not seek re election and vacancies may be filled by write ins on November.

Stewart — Doyg Galloway Rome- Canaan

Salvation Army Red Truck To Aid Local Fire Victims

The Salvation Army will send a furniture donation truck from Columbus on Friday to help families burned out of their homes. Captain Henry Tempel said items in good condition can be dropped off or picked up at 92 West Union Street. Residents should call LY-31421 or LY-34470 by Thursday evening. The truck will collect Friday morning.

Salvation Army Columbus Henry Tempel Union St Tempel

Cigarettes Not Sold to Children Warning Issued

Police Chief J B Grogan urges parents not to send minors to stores for cigarettes. Merchants must not sell to under 18 even with a parental note. Violations carry penalties as the law is enforced.

J. B. Grogan

Ohio University discussion team wins top honors at Delta Sigma Rho event

The Ohio University debate group earned top honors at the Regional Delta Sigma Rho Tau Kappa Alpha Conference at Capital University. Robert Bell led with the highest score, James Lynch tied for second, and Jan Baker tied for third, with additional tied placements among Margaret Baker Richard Carlton and Bill Reamer. Fourteen schools from Ohio and Kentucky competed on the topic What Should be Done to Minimize Friction Among Racial Groups in the United States. Dr Gordon Wiseman led the event as associate professor of speech, with Larry Barker and seven others on the team.

Ohio University Capital University Robert Bell Columbus James — Lynch Ohio Kentucky United States Gordon Wiseman Larry Barker

Dean of College Appoints Paul Halleck Administrative Dean

Paul Halleck, holder of bachelor and master degrees from Ohio University, is named administrative dean of the new junior college at Youngstown organized by Penn-Ohio Business University. He is completing a doctorate at the University of Houston and is a former OU and Cleveland Rams football player. The junior college plans a freshman class next January in liberal arts. Miss Karen Vennari, 21, of Tiffin Hall, possibly with appendicitis, was taken to Hudson Health Center at 6:05 am Wednesday by the city fire department emergency squad.

Paul Halleck Ohio University Youngstown Penn-Ohio Business University Halleck University of Houston Cleveland Rams Karen Vennari Tiffin Hall Hudson Health Center City Fire Department

Its Official Dogs Are Confined

City officials likely will be notified Wednesday that the dog confinement ordinance was upheld at the polls with 1023 votes in favor and 2353 against. Police will enforce the ordinance after certification by the election board.

Election Board

Timber Stand Improvement Aid Offered in Athens County

Athens County ASC office offers cost share funds up to seven percent for timber stand improvement and reforestation. Four locals Paul Hartley William Musser Harold Shifflet of Athens and Delbert Trout of Albany completed a 320 hour timber management course at Canter's Caves and can assist landowners.

Athens County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Irvin A. Wolfe ASC Jackson Canter’s Caves Paul Hartley William Musser Harold Shifflet Athens Delbert Trout Albany Wolfe

Births Reported at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs William Lavelle with a daughter born on Amesville Route 1. Other names include Ricky Barnhart Stewart Mrs Mary Fowler Athens Mrs Idene Chesser Athens Mrs Victor Hudwell New Marshfield Mrs Robert Martin Athens Route 1 Paul McKinney Chauncey Mrs Ada Christy Athens Mrs William Shirey Trimble Mrs Ralph Goldsberry and son The Plains Mrs John Bail and daughter Athens Route 5.

William Lavelle Amesville Ricky Barnhart Stewart Mary Fowler Athens Idene Chesser Victor Hudwell New Marshfield Robert Martin Paul McKinney Chauncey Ada Christy William Shirey Trimble Ralph Goldsberry the Plains John Bail

Shade driver cited after auto crashes

Darrell Fulton 21 of Shade was cited for conditional speed after his car left Pratts Fork Road east of Route 33 struck a telephone pole and plunged into an embankment. The State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred Tuesday afternoon with the vehicle veering off the right side, crossing the road and colliding with a pole before ending in an embankment.

Darrell Fulton Shade Pratts Fork Rd Route 33 State Highway Patrol

Civil Service Group Set to Meet at State Hospital

George A. McMillen, field representative of the Ohio Civil Service Employes Association, will address the Athens County chapter Thursday at Athens State Hospital Therapy Building. Officers said a 6 p.m. dinner will precede the talk, with members to bring covered dishes and table service.

George A. McMillen Ohio Civil Service Employes Association Athens County Athens State Hospital

Ames-Bern High selects good citizen for DAR contest

Barbara Wallbrown named good citizen at Ames-Bern High School and will enter the Daughters of the American Revolution contest next month. Eight students including James Parish Mark Smith Patsy Antle John Rise Donna Weaver Joy Dishong and Sam Keaton will take part in the American Legion Americanism tests on December 9.

Amesville Barbara Wallbrown Ames-Bern High School American Legion James Parish Mark Smith Patsy Antle John Rise Donna Weaver Joy Dishong Sam Keaton

Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples in Athens Area

Hubert Burchfield aged 49 of Athens and Carol A. Everett aged 40 of Athens, a pipe fitter and a homemaker respectively, are granted a license. Hubert Dale Henderson aged 38 of Chauncey and Erines tline Glass aged 32 of Jacksonville, a miner and a clerk, also obtain a license. Gerald Lee Snyder aged 22 of Toronto and Beverly Louise Russell aged 23 of Chauncey, a student and a clerk, complete the filings.

Hubert Burchfield Athens Carol A. Everet Hubert Dale Henderson Chauncey Miner Ernestine Eileen Glass Jacksonville Gerald Lee Snyder Toronto Beverly Louise Russell

Ten C and SOE workers win safe driving awards

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. honors were given to ten Athens division employees for safe driving. Frank Shay and P D Kuhn presented key chains, medallions, and certificates from the National Safety Council as a film on safe driving was shown. Awards cover year endings June 30 and December 31.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Frank Shay Athens National Safety Council P. D. Kuhn Howard E. Bobo C W. Scott

Two Permits Suspended in Southeast Ohio Actions

The Ohio Liquor Control Commission suspended licenses for two permit holders in Southeastern Ohio. Athens Aerie 529 Fraternal Order of Eagles received a noon November 25 to noon December 9 suspension for selling intoxicating liquor to a non member on July 20. Wayne Wolfe, Club Vinton Inn in McArthur Route 2, faced a suspension from noon November 12 to noon November 26 for allowing consumption of intoxicating liquor after legal closing hour on March 01.

Columbus Southeastern Ohio Ohio Liquor Control Commission Athens Aerie Order of Eagles Wayne Wolfe Club Vinton Inn McArthur

World War I Vets Auxiliary To Hold Meeting

Veterans of World War I and their auxiliary will meet at 8 pm Thursday at the American Legion home. A 6 pm pot luck supper precedes the session. Commander Charles R. Kinison invites all World War I veterans to attend.

American Legion Charles R. Kinison

Ice Skating Lessons Begin Saturday At Bird Arena

John A. McComb announces a new ice skating program for children aged 6 to 14 starting Saturday at Bird Arena. Registration and fee payment run 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the arena lounge, with class spots limited to early registrants.

Bird Arena John A. McComb Arena

Snow Flurries Seen in Athens Weather Report

Snow flurries accompanied by cold, cloudy conditions were reported in Athens. U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer logged a 10 a.m. temperature of 33 degrees, one degree above freezing, with an early low of 26 and Tuesday’s high of 54.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Ames Bern High Students to Contest in Athens County

Three Ames Bern High School pupils Flora Copeland Richard Everett and Florence Curry will contest the Athens County Prince of Peace contest later this month after winning at area churches The contestants were introduced by Nellie Wooley and competed Sunday at Amesville Methodist Church The Plains Baptist Church and Wrightstown Church

Amesville Ames Bern High School Athens County Flora Copeland Richard Everett Florence Curry Ames-Bern Linda Ahle Marilyn Wolfe Nellie Wooley Amesville Methodist Church Plains Baptist Church Wrightstown

Business Leaders Visit OU for College Committee Meetings

Nine business and industrial leaders visit Ohio University's College of Business Administration for discussions with faculty and staff. The visiting committee includes Fred H Johnson Samuel F Downer Russell P Herrold William S Sneath George Putnam Jr H Clay Littick Albert J Weatherhead III Julius Stern Clyde E Williams. The afternoon session will focus on Undergraduate Curriculum for Education for Business.

Ohio University College of Business Administration Fred H Johnson Rankin, Johnson and Company Columbus Samuel F. Downer Continental Can Co New York City Russell P. Herrold Zanesville Anchor Hocking Glass Corp William S. Sneath Union Carbide Cor New Farm City George Putnam, Jr Putnam Management Co., Inc Boston H. Clay Littick Zanesville Publishing Co Albert J. Weatherhead, III The Weatherhead Co Cleveland Julius Stern Wood County Bank Parkersburg Clyde E. Williams Clyde Williams and Co Williams Battelle Memorial Institute

All Together Clovers Win Top 4-H Club Award

The All Together Clovers of Albany were named outstanding 4-H club at the fifth annual achievement program held Tuesday night at the Junior Fair Building Athens county fair grounds. Landmark Stores sponsored the event. The Ames-Bern Cloverettes placed second with sponsor support from Landmark. Other honored clubs included Bates Boosters Garden Cattle Club Guysville Happy Lamb Stewart Nelsonville Nimble Thimbles Sunny Isle Frost Pleasanton 4-Hers Little Beavers Thimblettes Merry Needles all of Athens. Mrs. Francis Conrath of Athens chaired the program.

All Together Clovers Albany Athens County Fairgrounds Athens County Landmark Ames-Bern Cloverettes Bates Boosters Garden Cattle Club Guysville Happy Lamb Stewart Nelsonville Nimble Thimbles Sunny Isle Frost Pleasanton

Lockbourne Commander Returning to Athens Visit

Col. Charles C. Leaf commander of Lockbourne Air Force Base will return to Athens Thursday to address Ohio University’s Arnold Air Society squadron and confer with President Vernon R. Alden. Mrs Leaf attends a tea hosted by Angel Flight as ROTC cadet wing coordinates the visit. NEW MARSHFIELD Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will elect officers at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Masonic Temple.

Charles C. Leaf Lockborne Air Force Base Athens Ohio University John P. Robbins Arnold Air Society Colonel Leaf American Legion Vernon R. Alden Lockbourne Afb Leaf Angel Air Force ROTC Stitution Lodge F&am Masonic Temple Walter Hawk

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