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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1961

Page

3

Financial Drive Planned For Athens Youth Center

The Athens Youth Center Committee met and sketched a tentative financing plan led by Norman Dean. A finance committee will assess local business and organization contributions, aiming to raise at least 6000 dollars for building renovation utilities and one year director salary. Individuals may donate to Mrs. Margaret Bridgewater, treasurer, with chairs and other items also sought. The finance meeting is set for October 18 at 7:30 in council chambers.

Athens Dean Margaret Bridgewater Youth Center Committee P. O. Box Nance Committee Council

Water bill mix up leads visitors to Royal McBee center

Two visiting teachers from foreign lands sought to pay a water bill at the Royal McBee Corp Sales Training Center on N Court St. They were directed there by mistake after spotting the designer seal on the bill. Mrs. Evan Edwards, secretary, pieced together the mix up.

Evan Edwards Royal McBee Corp N. Court St Edwards Royal McBee

Three Fined for Attacking Trimble Man

In a Zanesville area county court a trio pleaded guilty to assaulting Lynn Lewis on September 8 near Dillon Falls. Floyd Dunlap Robert Tenan and Lloyd Dunlap received 60 days in jail or suspended terms plus fines of 50 dollars and costs for assault and battery.

Zanesville Trimbleman Lynn Lewis Lewis Dillon Falls Floyd Dunlap Fultenham Robert Tenan Lloyd Dunlap Floyd

Births at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Marvin Bush Athens a son Mr and Mrs Laurence George Athens a son Admitted Orin B Chapman Athens Route Alfred Willeke Athens Edna Kennedy Athens Mrs Robert Van Nest Athens Billy Joe McDaniels Athens Mrs Charles James Gore Route Charles Craig Corning Route 2 Mrs Harry Davis Albany Mason Taylor Athens Mrs Joseph Bowman Chauncey Charles OBleness Athens Mrs Harold Showers Athens Route 1 Isabelle Schrappe Chauncey

Marvin Bush Athens Laurence George Alfred Willeke Edna Kennedy Robert van Nest Billy Joe McDaniels Charles James Gore Charles Craig Corning Harry Davis Albany Mason Taylor Joseph Bowman Chauncey Charles O'Bleness Harold Showers

Masons to Meet in New Marshfield Lodge

Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will meet at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall here announced by master Lester Cooper notes reduced schedule for local fraternal gathering in Marshfield area.

New Marshfield Constitution Lodge F&am Masonic Hall Lester Cooper

UN Essay Contest Set for Athens High Students

The League of Women Voters announces a United Nations Day essay contest for Athens High School students. About 120 James Sons’ Survey of American Living class students will research UN specialized agencies and write 400 word essays to commemorate UN Day on October 24.

Athens The League of Women Voters United Nations League James Sons AHS

Two Hurt In Auto Crash On Route 50 A

Two men received minor injuries Wednesday when their car left Route 50 A near Route 77, striking a tree and utility pole. Don Lochary, 21, Sharpsville, appeared to doze off and was cited for unsafe operation. Passenger Russell Kesterson, 27, Bartlett, had a left cheek laceration. investigation continues.

Route 50 A Route 77 Don Lochary Sharpsville Russell Kesterson Bartlett Route 13 Tom Jenkins Dam Robert Bocook Miamisburg

Athens WWI Vets To Form Auxiliary

The Athens Barracks of Veterans of World War I will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Home. A Ladies Auxiliary chapter will be formed at this session and is open to wives widows mothers and daughters of WWI veterans.

Athens U.S.A American Legion Ladies Auxiliary WWWI

Case Dismissed in Common Pleas Court

The Common Pleas Court dismissed the case of McArthur Savings and Loan Co against Garth Miller and others. Defendants were ordered to pay court costs.

Common Pleas Court McArthur Savings and Loan Co Garth Miller

Autos Damaged In Injury-Free Morrison Road Crash

Two 1960 autos were heavily damaged in an injury-free collision on Morrison Brown Hill Road at 5 30 p m Wednesday. Drivers Frank Labin 58 of Miami Florida and Reary A Murchison 61 of Athens Route 5 were involved. Police said no citations were issued.

Morrison- Brown Hill Rd Frank Labin Miami Fla Reary A. Murchison Athens

Rome-Canaan sophomores host roller skating party

The sophomore class of Rome Canaan High School sponsors a roller skating party at the Athens County fairgrounds rink Saturday night. Tickets are sold by class members or at the door.

Rome-Canaan High School Athens County Fairgrounds

Day To Meet Conrath Bean Chapter DAV

Disabled American Veterans Conrath Bean Chapter will meet at 8 p.m. Friday at its home on E State and Home streets. Corn bread and beans will be served after the meeting. Commander Dale Kirkendall announced the details.

Conrath Bean Disabled American Veterans E. State Dale Kirkendall

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