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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

Page

3

United Way canvass kicks off in Athens area drive

UA captains and section chairmen will canvass Athens Area to meet a 41 605 goal. About 19 912 has been raised via advanced gifts and payroll deductions. Eight agencies benefit including Red Cross and YMCA. Volunteers urge turnout lighted porches to avoid duplication and ensure eligibility.

East State St John Buck Mechanicsburg Walter Ervin Earl Mathews Bene

Kiwanis Announce Halloween Parade in Athens

The Athens Kiwanis Club plans the annual Halloween parade for October 31 with formation on West Washington Street. The Athens High School band will lead the parade along Court to Mill Street and into the high school stadium for costume judging and entertainment. Three new members Edward Rhine M E Vernon and Eugene Leffler were inducted. Delta Tau Delta quartet provided entertainment. The club marks its 40th anniversary with an event at Baker Center next week.

Athens Kiwanis Club W. Washington St Athens High School Court St Mill St Max Kinneer Edward Rhine M. E. Vernon Eugene Leffler Delta Tau Delta Hank Arbaugh Gary Richette Mark Burkeholder Ohio University Baker Center Kiwanis

DAV Officers Plan State Conference at Columbus

Four members of the Conrath-Bean Chapter Disabled American Veterans will attend the annual statewide DAV and auxiliary meeting in Columbus this weekend. Delegates include Dale Kirkendall, C. J. Ailstock, Harley E. Moler, and Albert Peyton. Information on veterans laws and claims questions will be provided by the DAV.

Conrath-Bean DAV Columbus Dale Kirkendall C. J. Ailstock Harley E. Moler Albert Peyton

Firearms Refresher Course Planned for Athens County Unit

A firearms refresher course will be held for the Athens County Unit of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary at 7 30 p m Thursday at the American Legion home. State Patrol instructor Paul Gilliland of the Jackson district will conduct the class.

Athens County State Highway Patrol Auxiliary American Legion Paul Gilliland Jackson

Fire department emergency squad aids 73 year old at 59 First St

The fire department emergency squad responded to 59 First St at 2 47 pm Monday where David Bobo aged 73 fell ill. He was advised to see a physician.

Fire Department First St David Bobo

Firemen to Meet in Richland Area Brigade

The Richland Area Fire Brigade will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the fire station. A movie, Pump Operator, will be shown.

Richland Area Fire Brigade

British Guiana Speaker Addresses Athens Rotary Club

Oscar Miller of Campbellville British Guiana spoke to the Athens Rotary Club about his country’s education economy and independence readiness. He noted resource underdevelopment and a ministry run school system with tax support and compulsory attendance. District Governor Hayward Strecker of Marietta will speak next Monday.

Oscar Miller Campbellville British Guiana Ohio University International Teachers Development Athens Rotary Club Miller Ministry of Education Hayward Strecker Marietta

Forest Service Starts Shawnee Strip Reclamation Project

Forest Ranger Ray Knudson reports a reclamation project in southeastern Ohio will convert 50 to 75 acres of government land near Shawnee into productive habitat. Wharton Auger Co is to grade and cover waste coal and pits before spring planting, with final grading expected in about five weeks barring bad weather.

Ohio U. S. Forest Service Ray Knudson Wharton Auger Co Nelsonville Shawnee Knudson Forest Office

Chauncey Personal News Drops Vists and Anniversary Wishes

Chauncey area residents report visits from Galton Washington D C Glouster and Columbus. Families including Tippett Hamilton Kittle Day Savage and Poling mark Rally Day and a 22nd wedding anniversary as relatives gather for weekend events and suppers.

Dennis Addington Washington, D. C Sam Tippett Roger Kittle Hull Kittle Glouster T. R. Hamilton Roy Swart Roy Jr Denny Eva Hanning Sharon Bob Dayton Theodore Kelzenberg Jacob Way Janice Way Roger Way Chauncey Church of God Arthur Sapp Stephanie Molly Lee Charles Savage Columbus James Day Canal Winchester Virgil Wilson Bartlett Mary Lee Savage Mary Lewis John Smith Don Poling David Poling Linda Poling

Office Entry Reported At Athens Attorney's Office

The office of Lawrence J. Worstell, Athens attorney, in the Security Bank Building, was entered last week. Capt. Joseph McBride said a small amount of change, under one dollar, was stolen from a typewriter ribbon container after forcing open a door. The theft was not reported to police until Monday afternoon.

Lawrence J. Worstell Athens Security Bank Joseph McBride McBride

Carol Ann Davis Weds Charles Pidcock in Morristown

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Homer Davis announce the marriage of their daughter Carol Ann to Charles Pidcock son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Pidcock. Pidcock employed by Neal Floral Co and Davis by Fairview Drive Inn. They reside Morristown.

Chauncey Homer Davis Millfield Carol Ann Charles Pidcock Cecil Pidcock New Marshfield Pidcock Neal Floral Co Fairview Drive Morristown

Bake Sale Planned by CHAUNCEY Mothers Club

The athletic booster club mothers will hold a bake sale October 21 at the firehouse. Goods will be sold and donations or orders can be arranged through Mrs Archie Stanley RA 5 2953.

Chauncey Athletic Booster Club Archie Stanley

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