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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1961

Page

2

County Board Discusses School Survey Action

The Athens-County board met Saturday evening to discuss stimulating local school boards to air views on consolidation. A letter to the state board to inspect county schools for state standards was suggested but not acted on. Discussion covered academic standards, charter risks after state inspection, health problems, and a typewriter purchase for the county superintendent secretary.

Board of Education Glen Downey Athens Samuel I. Hicks Ohio University Center For Educational Services Robert Ellis Torch Athens County Rural - Urban Redevelopment Association Shelby County Board of Education

Plains Volunteer Firemen Meeting Set for Monday

The Plains volunteer firemen will assemble at 7 30 p m Monday at the fire house for their regular gathering and planning session.

The Plains Volunteer Firemen

Molehan Named Chairman of Athens Cancer Drive

Michael Molehan of Athens has been named chairman of the Athens County Cancer Crusade for next April. He attended a Columbus meeting with Mrs. John W. Risch and Mrs. Ermel Chesser as part of the drive group. Dr. George E. Moore of Roswell Park Memorial Institute spoke on exfoliative cytology claiming possible cures and early detection for uterine, lung, colon, and stomach cancers with prospects described as encouraging.

Michael Molehan Athens Athens County Cancer Crusade John W. Risch County Cancer Unit Ermel Chesser Columbus Buffalo George E. Moore Roswell Park Memorial Institute

Injured Nelsonville rider aided by passing motorist

David Hammond, 17, a Nelsonville High School senior, was thrown from a horse on the McAfee's farm bridle path. A passing motorist and his wife helped, contacted Hammond's mother, and an Athens ambulance transported Hammond to Mount St Mary Hospital. Dr. and Mrs. John C. Baker of Athens identified themselves as the benefactors.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville David Hammond Nelsonville High School Hammond McAfee Route 50 Athens Eleanor Hammond Washington St David John C. Baker Ohio University Pam Philopoulos Jeri Lynn Forbes Peggy O'Nail John Venters

Squad Makes Three Runs to University Health Center

The fire department emergency squad made three runs to Boyd Hall over the weekend. At 8:32 p.m. Saturday Miss Sherry Lamb, 18, fainted and received first aid before being taken to the University health center. At 8:24 p.m. Sunday Miss Karen Richter, unconscious, was transported by squad to the health center. A third run at 10:55 p.m. Sunday carried Mrs. Robert Dorohoe, 26, of 73 Stimson Ave., ill, to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Fire Department Boyd Hall Sherry Lamb University Health Cn Karen Richter Robert Dorohoe Stimson Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital

Lost Chord Club Meet Is Planned

The Lost Chord Club in Athens plans a meeting October 27 at 7 30 p m in the Red Room first floor Ohio University Speech Building Walter Park Akron president of the Ohio laryngectomee league will attend with his wife to direct the program and assist in organization the session is open to interested persons

Athens Ohio University Speech A. C. LaFollette Speech and Hearing Center Walter Park Akron Ohio Laryngectomee League

Athens Man Attends Timber Research Tour

Paul E. Brown of Athens was among 38 Ohio timber farmers on a five day four state tour. The group visited timber markets in Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts and Connecticut to observe new hardwood processing and selling methods.

Paul E. Brown Athens Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Jaycees Plan UA Drive and District Meeting

The Junior Chamber of Commerce discussed future fund raising and United Appeals drive participation at a recent meeting. President Kenneth Hoggard noted a district meeting in Logan on Oct. 22 and announced venue dates moving to the first and third Wednesdays monthly. Guest William C. Frick of Portsmouth attended.

William C. Frick Portsmouth

Degree Conferred by Masonic Lodge Tuesday Evening

The Fellow Craft degree will be conferred at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Masonic Temple by Para mythia Lodge 25 F and AM. Refreshments will be served, said Doyle Hubbard, master.

Masonic Temple Paramythia Lodge F&am Doyle Hubbard

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