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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1955

Page

6

World Report on peace and global issues at Rotary meeting

Dr John C Baker of Ohio spoke at a Rotary club gathering in the University Center about global problems. He cited the communist menace, Indian population and Egypt’s shift from colonial status, urging cautious U N action and noting trade, noncolonial progress, and peace as strong forces shaping world affairs. Nearby Rotarians and visiting clubs gathered with local officials and members from several towns.

Veyme John C. Baker Ohio Rotary Free World Peoples University Center Baker U. S United Nations It ‘and Social Council Geneva Russia United States Dr. Baker India Egypt United "States Fayot United Kingdom Dre Baker Nehru Wender Pakissin H.C. Bobo Dean Ed Taylor Sam "Altman Zanerville Mrx Stewart Te E. Lausche Imemediate Rottary

City Council Approves Four New Ordinances

City council approves four ordinances including termination of a contract with Ohio Power Co and a sewer plant plan. The council also adopts a street lighting contract at an annual bill of 11787 and orders a water treatment plant plan with a softening unit. Chief vote was 4 to 3 after tie by President Herbet.

Ordlance Willams Ohio N. McKinley E. Union Athens William Herbert R. H. Whit White Herbert Airport Joneswood Drive Fort St Charles Ley Carpenter and N. Lancaster Stewart Mill Merchants Association N. Court

City Council Receives New Gavel for Formal Sessions

The city council adopted a new Hollywood style gavel with a maple handle presented by councilman-at-large Floyd Wolfe last night. It replaces a rubber mallet and aims to restore order and dignity during meetings.

Aenen Floyd Wolfe

Masons to Meet Albany Lodge 723 Thursday

Albany Lodge 723 AM will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, said Donald B. Knopp. The notice invites members to attend the gathering at the lodge.

Albany Albany Lodge P.m Donald B. Knopp

Draft Examinations Held For Ohio University Students

Ohio University students and others gathered for pre induction physicals at Fort Hayes Columbus. The group boarded a bus at 7 20 am and included John D Good and Ronald E Kern of Athens with Alan F Weisshers and Charles J Karikas from Cleveland. Kern led the delegation.

Maser Ohioniversity Selective Service Board Fort Itages Columbus John D. Good Ronald E. Kern Athens Alan F Weisshers Charles J. Karikas Cleveland Kern

Missing Names in Athens Area Admitted Weapons Case

Incomplete OCR fragment lists individuals including Kenneth McClain and Pearl Miller among others in the Athens region. No coherent narrative or actions are discernible. the text appears to be a damaged roster or police notice with multiple misread names and locations.

Vanity Heads for Infe ct Lay le and Vanity in Athens County

Informal committee chaired by a tam ed leader of the Athens County Ohio group forms to oppose a HO proposal for extended unemployment benefits. The nonpartisan citizens organization aims to spearhead the campaign against the measure.

Lay le Vanity Athens County Ohio Informaton’ Committee Tizen

Deer Collision on Route 33 Near Hocking County

A deer collided with a car driven by a 3 year old, after jumping into Route 33 in Hocking County about 11 pm Monday. The deer was crippled and destroyed by a game warden. Separate municipal case in Dayton dismissed for insufficient proof. Henry Cleland forfeited a $15 bond for failing to appear in Chauncey on a State Highway Patrol charge of passing at an intersection.

Une Nopert_nerdman Nelsonville Hocking County Fairfield County State Naswewe Es J Fann Dayton OND Henry Cleland Pomeroy Charles Wadley Chauncey Highway Patrol A. E. State St Morris Ave Dallas C. Smith Carpenter Sr Glennis M. Boggs Athens Donald Taylor Blair David E. West N. McKinley Ave West E. Fate

Messenger Bulganin Headline Attracts Russians

Dr. Baker described Russians reacting to an American small town paper in Moscow. A July 15 copy of The Messenger featured Bulganin in a headline about Russians and Gen eva talks. Russians requested the issue and kept it in a coat pocket during Geneva discussions.

the Messenger Moscow John C. Baker Dr. Baker Sardar Singh Ecosoc Baker Gordon K. Bush Messenger Geneva Bulganin

Kiwanis Sponsors October Children's Events Schedule

Kiwanis club outlines Halloween Night events in October including a 6:30 p m parade, football games for junior varsity teams, a street parade in the uptown district, a $ and theater show at the Varsity Theatre. A separate report notes a traffic accident at E State Street and Morris Avenue involving multiple drivers with one vehicle severely damaged.

Siwaniy ‘Club He K of C Xlvis Club Pred Wearingen the Eye Fickendy Sremnaen Dan Wearnegton Lieios Andy

County Plans for Ball Park and Recreation Center

County commissioners received first definite plans for a combined baseball and football field with lights on county land near E. State St. The project to be built with surplus lights from the county school system includes a recreation center, picnic grounds, shelter, and perhaps a wading pool. Plans call for a 350 foot foul line baseball field and a backstop in the outfield, with the lighted facilities to serve the schools and community. The site sits behind Veterans Apartments between Home St. and the Ohio University Airport in the eastern county, near The Plains.

E.e. State St Athens County Jess Howard Electric and Encraving Co Columbus T. Sounty Board of Education Fairgrounds Remein Veterans Apartments Home St Ohio University George Bateman

United Appeal drive meeting goal in Athens

Advance solicitation in Athens for United Appeals reaches about one third of its $20 000 phase goal with $7 000 raised. Chair Rutkoskie tells women volunteers to canvass homes for ten days aiming to reach a total of $31,200, with guidance to request about one half at one percent of total income.

Athens First United Appeals Berry Serra Vance Gift Solicitors Rutkoskie Givian United Appeal Ard

Trousers Damaged Seeks City Payment in Manhole Incident

Charley May, a Hall resident, seeks city payment after trousers tore when a manhole cover on East Union Street collapsed. He claims the incident occurred near a university tunnel and was told to file in writing for the mayor to forward to the solicitor. May vows to pursue the claim.

Charley May May Union St

Scabbard and Blade Charter Granted in Ohio

Secretary of State Ted W. Brown granted a non profit charter to the National Society of Scabbard and Blade Inc. Trustors include Thompson Crockett Day ton Alexander Lawson and Mario Paolini. The organization promotes national defense and serves as an honorary military fraternity for ROTC students with a chapter at Ohio University.

Columbus Ted W. Brown National Society of Scabbard and Blade, Inc Trustes Thompson 8. Crockett Dayton Alexander E. Lawson Springfield Ill Mario G. Paolini Daly City Calif Rom Ohio University Military Department

Bulldozer Crashes Through Lodi Bridge

A bulldozer traveling on a Lodi Township road crashed into a bridge in the county’s southern end. Investigators from the engineer department the prosecutor and a deputy sheriff were en route to the scene. The machine owned by Ura Swisher of Pomeppy was being moved to a strip mine site.

Eene Lodi Engineer's Department Ura Swisher Pomeppy Site U

Arlington Rites For Auto Victim Brainard at Arlington Chapel

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Arlington National Cemetery Chapel for Edwin H. Brainard, 20, Ohio University freshman from Parkersburg West Virginia, who was killed in an automobile accident here early Sunday. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery. Brainard was a Marine Corps veteran and served in Korea.

Arlington Arlington National Cemetery Edwin H. Brainard Ohio University Parkersburg W. Va National Cemetery Brainard Marine Corps Korea

Weather Chronicle Notes Mild Cooling Despite Clouds

The report records cool conditions Tuesday with cloud cover delaying warmer weather. Temperatures at Hamley Run showed a 9 am reading of 49, up four degrees from dawn, while straggling readings varied by about ten degrees from 46 to 43.

C.’L. Colmer Hamley Run

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