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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1961

Page

2

Athens rally backs DiSalle in bid for second term

About 250 Democrats gathered in Athens Monday night urging Governor DiSalle to run again. Speakers included Congressman Walter Moeller who pressed for more education funds and defense spending, and county leaders who supported the governor's program.

Ohio Michael DiSalle Athens County Walter Moeller William Lavelle di- Salle DiSalle Moeller Athens City Township

Avoid hot stock tips invest with New York Stock Exchange brokers

Wise investing advice urges caution with tips and urges readers to consult a Member Firm of the New York Stock Exchange. Brokers can explain goals, dividends, and risk, offering the free booklet Investment Facts and details on the Monthly Investment Plan with small quarterly contributions.

New York Stock Exchange Dept P.O New York 1 N. Y

Coolville Man Held On Title Count

A Coolville Route 2 man, Joseph Christy, 32, was held on charges of failing to deliver a title to an auto. Bond set at 300 dollars for a Municipal Court appearance. Christy allegedly sold an out of state vehicle without a title and faces a sheriff’s department detainer for a 1956 bad check cashed at Scott’s Store in Athens.

Coolville Joseph Clark Christy Nelsonville Christy Sheriff's Department Scott’s Athens

Mrs McGrath Dies At 74 In The Plains

Bertha McGrath 74 died Tuesday morning at her home on The Plains after a six month illness. She was a member of Central Ave Methodist Church and is survived by husband Aaron three sons Edwin Henry Harold two daughters Louise Cline Gladys Norris Gedna Martin a brother Harold Emory and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements are handled by Jagers and Sons funeral home.

Bertha McGrath The Plains Central Ave Sam Amanda Rose Emory Aaron Edwin Philippines Henry Dayton Harold Athens Louise Cline the Plains Gladys Norris Gedna Martin Harold Emory Bethesda

Meeting Set Tonight By The Plains Athletic Association

The Plains Athletic Association will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the school to discuss upcoming events and agenda items.

The Plains Athletic Association

Dismal Rain Dampens Athens Tuesday

A gloomy Tuesday rain fell in Athens as U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer logged a 10 a.m. temperature of 58 after an early low of 57. The day’s high reached 60 with .39 inch of rain in the last 24 hours. Rural Hamley Run saw a low of 56 and a high of 60 with .3 inch of rainfall.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run

Harvey Kananen Named New Athens Soil Conservation Aide

Harvey William Kananen is appointed the Athens Soil Conservation District aide and will start November 27 to fill the vacancy from the late Floyd Dinsmoor. He lives in Toledo and serves as a Boy Scout executive, is an MSU graduate in soil and water conservation, and interned with the Soil Conservation Service at MSU.

Harvey William Kananen Athens

Charge Denied as Hearing Set for Thursday

Leonard Ames, 22, of 28 N. McKinley Ave., posted a $15 bond in Municipal Court to appear Thursday on a disorderly conduct charge after pleading innocent. The complainant Lilian Russell said he had been calling her vulgar names over the phone.

Leonard Ames N. McKinley Ave Lillian Russell

Albany Lodge 723 to Hold Officer Election Thursday

Albany Lodge 723 F and AM will conduct its annual officer election at 8 p.m. Thursday. A fish fry will follow the meeting, said Bernard Allen, the master.

Albany Albany Lodge F&am Bernard Allen

Philosophy lecture at OU on four remarkable 19th century thinkers

Dr. Julius S. Bixler of Colby College spoke at Ohio University on The Golden Age of Philosophy. He highlighted William James, Santayana, Royce, and John Dewey. The Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar lectured in Ewing Auditorium and met with students during his campus visit.

Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Julius S. Bixler American Theological Society William James Santayana Royce John Dewey Bixler Colby College Phi Beta Kappa

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births reported for Mr and Mrs Allen Boudinot Jacksonville a daughter and Mr and Mrs Okey Mayle Athens Route 5 a daughter. Admissions include Charles A Davis Stewart Route James Rupe Carpenter Route 1 and others with multiple patients listed. Blood used two pints.

Allen Boudinot Jacksonville Okey Mayle Athens Charles A. Davis Stewart James Rupe Carpenter Edista Kell Steve Johnson Chauncey David Watkins Guysville

Athens Sophomores Complete Series of Achievement Tests

Athens High School sophomores completed the California Achievement Battery to assess reading mathematics and language arts. Guidance counselor Ronald Mills said results help evaluate the program and tailor instruction while revealing strengths and weaknesses. An occupational interest inventory and aptitude testing from last April are available for student planning discussions with guidance staff.

Athens Athens High School Ronald Mills California Mills

Road Action Tabled By Commission

County commissioners on Monday tabled a final decision on a proposed 500 foot road in Bern Township after no one attended the hearing despite 25 petitioners. County Engineer Harry Dust reported a outside firm preparing a bridge repair need study, while Athens Garden Club was authorized to plant bulbs on the courthouse lawn with Girl Scouts scheduled to plant them Wednesday.

Moeller Congress William Hoffman Nelsonville Foster Coe Athens C. E. Handley Leonora Sickles County Democratic Women’s Club Alton Hanning James Edwards Harry Dust Dan R. Kovach W. H. Wakefield Bern Township Wakefield Athens Garden Club Court House Garden Club

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