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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1961

Page

4

Ohio's Top Scientists At OU Physics Meeting

Ohio's top scientists gather at Ohio University for a two day regional American Physical Society meeting. Dr. Lawrence Gallagher and others organize events with symposiums demonstrations and papers. Lead program includes a device to measure all audience response and demonstrations of sound experiments by OU staff and visiting researchers. About 100 to 150 scientists from universities and laboratories are expected.

Ohio Ohio University American Physical Society John F. Eichelberger Monsanto Co Miamisburg Charles A. Randall, Jr OU Department of Physics Lawrence J. Gallagher John E. Edwards Folden B. Sumpf Super Hall W. M. Pierce John Tyndall

Fenzel Announces Semi Retirement at Ohio University

After forty four years of teaching at Ohio University William H. Fenzel associate professor of accounting announces semi retirement effective June 30 1962 He has served in many roles since his 1918 appointment including a three year acting deanship 1951 to 1954 Beginning September 1962 he will teach only one class per semester

Ohio University William H. Fenzel Fenzel College of Commerce

Two Men Taken To Penal Institutions

The sheriff's department moved two men to state facilities. Charles Ray Swan, 40, Washington D. H., was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary after being sentenced by Common Pleas Court to two concurrent one to twenty year terms on two forgery counts. Timothy Baldwin, 19, of Painesville, is sent to Mansfield Reformatory to begin a one to twenty year sentence for auto larceny.

The Sheriff's Department Charles Ray Swan Washington D. H Ohio Common Pleas Court Timothy Baldwin Painesville Mansfield Reformatory

Albany Beggars Night Set for October 30

Albany will host Beggars Night for children under high school age on October 30 from 6 to 8 p m. Mayor Earl Baughman urged residents not to bring in carloads of children from other towns to the event.

Albany Earl Baughman

Lorain Couple Injured In Route 33 Crash

A Lorain couple received minor injuries when their car was rear ended on Route 33 near Athens. John Wenzel, 59, had possible back injuries and Genevieve Wenzel, 52, suffered leg bruises. Jack Bricker, 35, Athens Route 2, was cited for following too closely.

Route 33 Athens Corporation Limits State Highway Patrol John Wenzel Genevieve Wenzel Wenzel Jack Bricker Athens Bricker

Poston Area Woman Ruth Holdcroft Dies at 25

Ruth Marie Holdcroft 25 died unexpectedly Thursday morning at her Athens Route 3 home Poston. Cause of death unknown. Survived by husband Richard and two sons Richard Curtis Jr and Mark Thomas. mother Florence McLean. brothers William and James McLean. sisters Janet Lawrence and Delores North. grandmother Amanda McClain. Father predeceased. Arrangements by Jagers and Sons Funeral Home.

Ruth Marie Holdcroft Athens Garden City Mich Amanda McClain Nelsonville Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

OU Speech Director Attends State Meeting

Dr. Claude E. Kantner head of Ohio University dramatic art and speech spoke at the Ohio Association of College Teachers of Speech meeting at Kent State University. He joined two panel discussions on public relations in speech education and television impact on speech departments.

Claude E. Kantner Ohio University School of Dramatic Art Ohio Association of College Teachers of Speech Kent State University

Ballots Ready for Disabled and Absent Voters

Deputy clerk Ruth Stratton said about 15 voters plan to be away on Election Day and have already voted at the county election board office. Absentee ballots and disabled ballots will be mailed to Athens County in the armed forces this week with requests due by November 4.

Ruth Stratton County Election Board Court House Athens Election Board

Guard Unit Inspected By General Gibson In Athens

Athens Ohio National Guard unit was inspected by Brig. Gen. Oliver H. Gibson, assistant to Ohio Adjutant General, to check readiness for possible active duty. 1st Lt. Thomas Ricketts said a formal yearly inspection by a 2nd Army team will cover armory, equipment, records, and personnel on Friday October 27.

Athens Ohio National Guard Oliver H. Gibson Gibson Adjutant General of Ohio Thomas Ricketts Ricketts 2Nd Army

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Births to Mr and Mrs Robert E Welsh a son. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Strausbaugh a daughter. Mr and Mrs Fred Williams a son. Admitted Mrs Joe Collett Sharpsburg and Mrs Ernest Minear Athens. Dismissed Mrs William A McCune Stewart Mrs Kenneth West Athens and son Mrs Della Parker Albany. Mrs Julia Keirns Millfield Route 1 Timothy Road Athens. Mrs Norman Van Nest Athens. John FE Jackson Athens Mrs Charles Stover Athens Route 2 Mrs Ethel Keirns Athens.

Robert E. Welsh Kenneth Strausbaugh Athens Daugh Joe Collett Sharpsburg Ernest Minear Della Parker Albany Julia Keirns Millfield Timothy Road Norman van Nest John FE. Jackson Charles Stover Ethel Keirns

Two Forfeit Bonds In Municipal Court

State Highway Patrol cited two drivers who forfeited $10 bonds in Municipal Court on Wednesday. John Edward Mencini, 18, of Bush Hall, was cited for left of center. Claude C. Adams, 53, of Sycamore, was cited for speeding.

John Edward Mencini Bush Hall Claude C. Adams Sycamore

Wiener Roast Planned by Knights of Columbus

A wiener roast is planned for 8 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus grounds on Mill Street for members and their wives.

Knights of Columbus Mill St

Study on Location of Labor Intensive Industry Near Ohio Valley

Ohio University professor Donald C. Darnton nears completion of a study funded by a $5,200 Wood County Bank grant. The project surveyed 104 plants and firms in the Upper Ohio River Valley with surveys and questionnaires. Neubig and Cole assist as colleagues in the research team.

Upper Ohio River Valley Ohio University Donald C. Darnton Wood County Bank of Parkersburg W. Va Rober Neubig David Cole Darnton

Furring Strip Ignites At Blackmore's Restaurant

Firefighters responded to a blaze at Blackmore's Restaurant 44 Court Street at 3 39 p m. Heat from a kitchen range set a furring strip near the stove. Fire Chief Charles Dalton said an extinguisher stopped the fire with only minor damage. The restaurant is operated by Robert Blackmore.

Blackmore S. Court St Charles Dalton Robert Blackmore

Sapp Cleared of Assault Charge in Municipal Court

Dale Sapp of Mulligan Road was found innocent in Municipal Court on an assault and battery charge filed by John Bell. He had pleaded not guilty at an earlier arraignment after posting bond for Wednesday’s hearing.

Dale Sapp Mulligan Rd John Bell Sapp

Trucker Fined In Athens County For Insecure Load

Frederick E. Merriman, 35, of Millfield Route 1, paid $10 and costs after a State Highway Patrol arrest for an insecure load on his truck in Athens County Court on Tuesday.

Frederick E. Merriman Millfield Athens State

Ohio University ROTC Cadets to Tour Air Force Bases

About 350 Air Force ROTC cadets at Ohio University will take guided tours over two weeks to two leading bases. Four tours include 240 cadets visiting Lockbourne AFB to inspect a B 47 bomber and a KC 97 tanker and tour the flight line with meals at the NCO Club. About 110 cadets will visit the Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Field near Dayton. The tours, organized by the AF ROTC, will use Air Force buses.

Ohio University Air Force Air Force Museum Wright Patterson Field Dayton Howard Hallenbeck

Lake Camp Site Planned Near Burr Oak Lake

Landscape architect studies recreation development on federal land in the district. Bart Bertolino of the Bedford forest office begins plans for overnight camping near Burr Oak Lake. Ray Knudson notes strong demand for lakeside camping in Southeastern Ohio. This marks the first federal recreation effort in the district with work hoped to start next year.

Bart Bertolino Forest Supervisor’s Bedford Ind Burr Oak Lake Ray Knudson U. S. Forest Ranger Ohio Knudson Burr Oak

Two Drivers Fined On Traffic Violations In Court

Two motorists pleaded guilty to traffic violations in Municipal Court. Howard Leonard Lifshutz, 19, Gamertsfelder Hall, fined $5 and costs for running a red light. Mary Joyce Russell, 19, Stockton, cited for failing to yield the right of way, fined $15 and costs.

Howard Leonard Lifshutz Gamertsfelder Hall Mary Joyce Russell Stockport

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Robert J Lawless 21 of Millfield Route 1 a state employer and Olive Louise Reed 18 of Athens Route 3. Reuben Dale Rickard 22 of Albany Route 3 machinist and Carolyn Ann Sycks 19 of Athens Route 3 file clerk. Howard Leslie Martin 19 of Millfield laborer and Helen Louise McCune 17 of Millfield.

Robert J. Lawless Millfield Olive Louise Reed Athens

Found Guilty In City Parking Case

Albert T. Penn of 212 Madison Ave was found guilty in Municipal Court on a city police charge of parking in a restricted zone. He was fined $2 and costs, with the court suspending the costs and $1 of the fine.

Albert T. Penn Madison Pal Court Sus

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