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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1963

Page

2

United Appeal Drive Opens With $42 700 Goal

The United Appeal kickoff at Sportsman Grill drew 20 UA board and campaign members. Chairman Brandon Grover Sr. announced a $42 700 budget, up from $42 050, with costs rising from living expenses and agency needs.

United Appeal Drive Brandon T. Grover Sr Charles Fulks Wilson Smith Smith Athens Ohio American Cancer Society J. B. Kimball Grover

Crippled Children Clinic Slated At Nelsonville

A crippled children clinic sponsored by Athens City County Health Department will be held Friday at Nelsonville Methodist Church with specialists from Columbus. All patients must be referred by their family physician. A mobile X ray unit from the Ohio Department of Health will be in Athens County Nov. 5 27 to detect tuberculosis early. The health board discussed septic tank standards and approved employment of LPN Mrs Marie Thomas for nursing duties.

Athens City-County Nelsonville Methodist Church H. M. Boocks Columbus Boocks Health Department Ohio Department of Health Athens County Southeastern Marie Thomas LPN

Alfalfa Crop Threatened By Weevil In Athens County

Athens County alfalfa valued at $400000 faces weevil risk unless farmers act now. County Agent Kenneth Ackerman notes the alfalfa weevil is present after damaging areas last spring and advises October applications. He suggests a spray with one pound of actual dieldrin or heptachlor as granules or emulsion concentrate per acre. Frances Jean Williams vs Donald K Williams involves alimony amid allegations of gross neglect and cruelty. Arthur L Vorhies vs Jeanne Vorhies cited as gross neglect cases.

Athens County Kenneth Ackerman Hebardville Garysville Ackerman Frances Jean Williams Donald K. Williams Arthur L. Vorhies Jeanne Vorhies

Grazing Permitted On Feed Acreage Under Stabilization Plan

Farmers may graze acreage diverted under the 1963 feed grain and wheat stabilization programs without special approval. The relaxation, effective Oct 1, applies only to grazing diverted acres. hay on these acreages may not be harvested. The Conservation Reserve program is not affected. Parmeter announced that 430 farms in the county participate in the 1963 program. Municipal Court fines listed for intoxication. County Court charges include assault and battery by wife and intoxication with fines.

Jewett Parmeter Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Parmeter

Rain Light Brief: Sun Again Prevails

A few drops of rain fell in Athens around 8 am Thursday but clouds cleared to fair weather. U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer logged 68 at 9:30 am after a 58 early low, with Wednesday’s high reaching 82.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Additional Grand Jury List Drawn in Athens Nelsonville

An extra list of ten names was drawn Thursday for the October grand jury after the Sept. 19 pool of thirty was deemed insufficient. Judge John Bolin ordered the draw with Jury Commissioner Edward W. Brooks and Sheriff Harold Shields present, listing Roscoe Locke Cora Biddle W. H. Wakefield Albert Baker Dale McMullen Melvin Thompson Myrtle Nanna Gerald Robinette Beryl O Mara and Mark T Shelton of Athens Nelsonville.

John Bolin Edward W. Brooks Bolin Harold Shields Wilma Allen Roscoe Locke Cora Biddle W. H. Wakefield Albert Baker Athens Dale McMullen Melvin Thompson Myrtle Nanna Gerald Robinette Beryl O’mara Mark T. Shelton Nelsonville

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Manning Perry of Radcliff a daughter and Mr and Mrs Clifton Rice of The Plains a son. ADMISSIONS include Robin Seely Athens Route 1 Wilbur Linscott Jr Athens Curtis McPeak Athens Route 2 Roger Moore Athens Mrs Carrie Roberts Athens. DISMISSED names include Ernest Baughman Athens David Ashworth Albany Virgil Baker Chauncey Mrs Ada Parsons Stewart and others. Also listed are two couples from Nelsonville with ages and occupations.

Manning Perry Radcliff Clifton Rice the Plains Richard Mikes Athens Robin Seely Wilbur Linscott, Jr Curtis McPeak Roger Moore Carrie Roberts Ernest Baughman David Ashworth Albany Virgil Baker Chauncey Elda Parsons Stewart Homer Kittle Roger Whaley Earl Cowan Shade L. E. White Clarence Dillon

Pakistani Diplomat to Open Kennedy Lecture Series at Ohio U

Dr. Muhammad Zafrulla Khan, former UN General Assembly president and Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, will open the 1963-64 Kennedy Lecture Series at Ohio University. He will speak on The UN and the Middle East at Memorial Auditorium at 8 15 p m Friday and stay through Saturday to address faculty students and religious groups.

Muhammad Zafrulla Khan United Nations General Assembly Kennedy Ohio University Middle East Memorial Auditorium Khan Pakistan

Girl Bitten by Dog on Stimson Avenue

Ann Ayers, 15, of 8 E Stim son Ave was bitten by a dog near Elmwood and Watt Streets at 3 35 p m on Wednesday, two dogs from a porch approached, one bit her leg, and she would be treated by a physician per her mother Mrs Paul Ayers statements to police.

Ann Ayers E. Stimson Ave Elmwood Watt Sts Paul Ayers

Hand Extinguisher Used on Auto Fire

City firemen used a hand extinguisher at 8 10 am on a Thursday to douse a fire in a 1958 auto owned by Mrs Madge Holbert 112 W Washington St Firemen said the firebacked through the carburetor and damage was estimated at $50

Madge Holbert Washington St

Driver Fined Jailed and Licenses Suspended

Raymond T. Windle aged 49 of Nelsonville pled guilty in County Court to driving while intoxicated. He was fined $150 plus costs, sentenced to three days in jail, and given a 180 day license suspension.

Raymond T. Windle Nelsonville

Widow of Ohio U Alum creates $500 annual scholarship

The widow Louise Rice of Grosse Pointe Michigan and Martins Ferry Ohio funded the Marvin Rice Scholarship. The first recipient is Howard S Redinger a sophomore from Martins Ferry. Rice died in July 1962 and was active in Detroit alumni affairs for years.

Ohio University Louise Rice Grosse Point Mich Marvin Rice Howard S. Redinger Martins Ferry Rice Detroit

Stolen Lawn Sprinkler and Hub Caps Reported

Frank Higgins reports a lawn sprinkler stolen from 50 Maplewood Drive. Dale Hunter of New Marsh Field says four spinner hub caps were taken from his car in the Bridgwater Machine Co. lot. Real estate transfers list three property trades: George Dishong to Frank Edward Pickett 23.5 acres York Township. William E Huddy to Ricky Allen Huddy 54 acres Dover Township. Mary Ann Buscoff to Elsa V Stout Inlet 937 Minear Addition Athens.

Frank Higgins Maplewood Dr Dale Hunter New Marshfield George Dishong Frank Edward Pickett York Township William E. Huddy Ricky Allen Huddy Dover Township Mary Ann Buscoff Elsa V. Stout Inlet Minear Addition Athens

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