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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1955

Page

6

KE Roe Ex-President Of McBee Dies In Georgia

KE Roe former president of The McBee Co. died Tuesday in Thomasville Georgia at 72. He retired in December 1947 after 37 years with McBee and had lived with his son in law and daughter Willam Kennard and wife Cer trade. Surviving daughter Dorothy Elaine and another survivor George Meee Surdiver. Born in Richland County Maine he attended University of Pennsylvania graduating in 19 and was president of Phi Kappa Sigma. He captained football and boxing in college.

A. B. Roe the McBee Co All- Heyernoon Thomasville Roe SeFvin ‘McBee Willam Kennard Dorothy George Meee Miami

Athens Native Appointed President After Zenner's Death

An Athens native is named president following D R Zenner's death in 1950, with Roe credited for leading growth from binders to vital counting equipment. He chaired the school board 12 years and held Rotary Chamber of Commerce Elks and Republican posts. Funeral plans are pending.

Zenner Roe D. R. Zenner H. Carl Davis Athens Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Athens Country Club The Elks’ Lodge Athens “County Republican Executive Committee

Country Club Plans 35th Anniversary Year

The Athens Country Club will observe its 35th anniversary in 1956. Officers laid groundwork at the recent annual meeting as three new directors joined the board, with R. Kenneth Kerr Sol Rosenberg and Raymond Shepard named or appointed to fill terms. Merchants noted remodeling plans for locker rooms and the pro shop and several special 1956 events are planned.

Athens Country Club R. Kenneth Kerr Sol Rosenberg Raymond Shepard Earl Davis George Merchant Tom Evans Merchant Alian Mobert Bulloch Ard I Kenneth Kerr Standing Sol Rovenberg

Athens Man Fined After Hunting From Car Incident

An Athens resident was fined after a hunting incident described as hunting from a car. The article details court actions, local officials, and related municipal matters including a separate divorce petition and water project notes at the country club.

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Thanksgiving Service Announcement by The First Church

The First Church of Christ Scientist at 158 Congress announces a Thanksgiving service scheduled for 10 30 a m on Thursday. The notice calls congregants to attend the hour long service and join in prayer and reflection.

First Church of Christ Scientist Congress

Rain Precedes Holiday Cold Front

Rain and mild temperatures gave way to a Thanksgiving cold front with measurable precipitation. By 11 am the rainfall reached 0.14 inches under U.S. observer C. L. Colmer, as the day saw highs near 67 and a low around 25, with rural Hamley Run noting warmer and cooler extremes than Monday.

C. L. Colemer U. S Hamley Run

Job Study Held Vital In Production

The Ohio University Department of Management hosts a meeting at OU Center where Dr Hellebrandt national director outlines a study of jobs to boost production efficiency. H Carl Davis of McBee Co was slated to discuss management problems in IT mergers but canceled due to a business interruption. Russell Herrold of Anchor Hocking will speak on product development and manufacturing at the next session on December 13.

Ohio Univrsity Department of Management Int Society For Whancement of Management Hellebrandt SAM H. Carl Davis McBfee Co Russell Herrold Anchor Hocking Lancaster

Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court

A divorce decree was granted in Common Pleas Court to Lawrence E. Rutter in his suit charging Minnie P. Rutter with neglect. Everett Mowery of Rockbridge was fined 10 dollars and costs after being arrested for improper lane change following a traffic crash Sunday and a Monday arrest by Logan Mayor Joseph Phillips.

Oeen Common Pleas Court Lawrence E. Rutter Minnie P. Rutter Logan Everett Mowery Rockbridge Logan Joseph Phillips

Kiwanis Minstrels Rehearsals Near For Athens Show

Kiwanis club prepares the annual Minstrel at Athens High School Auditorium with a cast of 60. The program features two quartets, skits, dancing, and songs by Mary and Judy Wilen, Ann Anderson, and others. Circle K members perform, backed by a local band combo directed by Charles Minelli. Dress rehearsal is Monday Nov 28 with Kathleen Carpenter as pianist.

Nana Vo Swanee Tim Alabamy Dixie Gen Athens Torium Ann Garret Dr. Robbin Gardner Circle K Ohio University Band Charles Minelli Kiwanians Kathleen “Carpenter

Farmers Plan To Attend Ohio Meeting

Villa T Henry Sharpsburg in the Athens County Farm Federation will attend the Ohio Federation annual meeting in Columbus November 28 30. County Farm Bureau President William Lafollette says top issues include increasing net income for farmers. Speakers include Harold Stassen Albert Gore Herrell DeGraff and George Scerseth. Ferris Owen Ohio Farm Bureau Vice President will report on experiences with the U S farm delegation to Russia last summer.

Villa T. Henry Sharpsburg Athens County Farm Federation Ohio Federation Columbus County Farm Bureau William Lafollette Harold Stassen Eisenhower Albert Gore

Athens Service Anytime Just Dial 21682

Local storefront offers a range of items including television appliances meats groceries overshoes and gifts with a pickup service listed under the telephone code 21682.

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