Santa's Assistant Is Well Qualified
Messenger City Editor Roger Bennett profiles Harry Lovsey of Athens as Santa's helper in Athens. Lovsey, 75, a retired carpenter in his third term, travels by red vehicle and uses an Athens fire truck sleigh between visits to familiarize children with requests. He recalls childhood Santa encounters, notes that Christmas has shifted earlier, and hopes to live to 100 while enjoying 12 children, 35 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
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Santa
Athens
Harry Lowsey
Tony Mayo
N. Shafer St
Roger Bennett
Messenger
Santa Claus
New Marshfield
Lovsey
Athena Theater
Tykes
Christ
Nine Listed As Initiates In Honorary
Athens residents Christine Joan Cobb Richard Morrison Fulks Nola Hemley Susan Brophy Schwab Margery Ann Giannantonio are named among Ohio University Phi Beta Kappa initiates. Baker Center hosts rites at 4 30 p m December 5 for 27 outstanding students. Other area students include David Vaughn Stimson Union Furnace Wayne Everett Young Hamden Margaret Ann Lackey Oak Hill and Eric Edward Miller Waverly. Evergreen trees in heavy snow regions grow thick branches to shed weight and prevent breakage.
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Athens
Southeastern Ohio
Ohio University
Phi Beta Kappa
Baker Center
Christine Joan Cobb
Richard Morrison Fulks
Nola Hemley
Susan Brophy Schwab
Margery Ann Giannantonio
David Vaughn Stimson
Union Furnace
Wayne Everett Young
Hamden
Margaret Ann Lackey
Oak Hill
Eric Edward Miller
Waverly
Town Meeting Method Suggested For Solving Community Problems
Ohio University seminars urged a town meeting approach to design long range Athens plans. Dr Edward M Penson said residents must shape and fund local developments. Traffic and uptown parking were highlighted with ideas like a Union Court bridge and an underground Congress Street tunnel. Mayor Raymond Shepard and city planners noted county and university input, with next talks led by Ronald Martinides at McCracken Hall.
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Pioneer
Ohio University
Edward M. Penson
Athens
Dean Penson
Raymond Shepard
Fritz Wheaton
Paul
Gestions
Union
Court Streets
Congress Street
Court Street
Park Commission
McDargh
Shepard
Ronald Martinides
McCracken Hall
Martinides
Two Drivers Cited After Athens County Crashes
State Highway Patrol cited two drivers Tuesday for conditional speed after investigating two one car crashes in Athens County. Hubert Cottrill 26 The Plains lost control on Route 682 hitting a telephone pole. Floyd Welch Jr 39 Cutler Route 1 sped into a hill crest curve skidding into an embankment. A holly tree may have thorny leaves near its base to deter grazing animals.
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State Highway Patrol
Athens County
Hubert Cottrill
the Plains
Floyd Welch, Jr
Cutler Route 1
Hillcrest
Fair Board Election Set On Saturday
The Athens County Fair Board will hold its annual election Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at the fairgrounds board office. Six directors will be chosen for three year terms and one to fill a two year term. Re‑electors include Mullingan, Glass, Linscott, Clark, Allen, and Bennett. Other candidates for three year terms are Colmer, Myers, Kyle, and Meeks. Terrell contests the unexpired term. A note adds that Paderewski became Poland’s first premier.
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Athens County Fair Board
Fairgrounds
Conrad Mulligan
Lodi
Lee Glass
Bern
Homer Linscott
Ames
Ray Clark
Coolville
Emory Allen
Alexander
Donald Bennett
Rome
C. L. Colmer
Athens
R. S
Jim) Myers
Robert Kyle
Stanley Meeks
Gerald Terrell
Canaan
Bridge work limited on Route 50 33 path near Athens State Hospital
State Highway Department says journalization of the bridge and approaches for Route 50 and 33 past Athens State Hospital is mostly complete with little work planned soon. Some sail borings done. decision on Hocking River relocation rests with the U S Corps of Engineers as part of the Athens flood control project. Route 682 extension from White's Mill to Richland Ave nearly finished but no opening date set. Berm work landscaping and signs remain. officials see completion before football season ends.
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Athens State Hospital
State Highway Department
Hocking River
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Athens
White’s Mill
Richland Ave
Clarence Hawley
Memorial service for Athens Elks set for Sunday
The late James Josten, a charter member, was omitted from a list of Athens Elks members who died in the last year. The Elks plan their annual memorial service for deceased members at 2 p.m. Sunday at the lodge building.
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James Josten
Athens Elks
The
Elks
Fas Teeth Denture Aid Advertisement Improves Fit
An ad promotes FASTEETH denture paste claiming better chewing and comfort by securing upper and lower plates. It states the paste is not acidic and has no gummy taste, helps control denture odor, and urges regular dental visits and purchasing at drug counters.
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Bob Rogers
North Pole
Mr. Lovsey
Borden
Glacier Club
Eveready
REG
Con Bong
Brach's
Brach
Carton
Ryton
NETS
Fisher Price
Musical Radio
Marx
Remco
Adter Shave Au Codogne
Caryl
Your Christmas Gift Headquarters
Aluminum
George
Tigress — By
Faberge Spray Bath
Hades
Ohio
Sheffield
VICKS
Contac
Gillette
Techmatic
WEVER
EL Producto
Pawetela Cigars
Superx
Superx Drugs, Inc
Happy
O’brien
City Planning Commission
Court St
Paderewski
Poland
John W. Dowler
FREE
E. Carpenter St
South City Limits
Nelsonville
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