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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1965

Page

13

Campaign to rename Columbus for Leif Ericson sparks debate

Ohio State students Gary Horowitz and Vladimir Steffel circulate petitions to rename Columbus after Leif Ericson, arguing historical accuracy and mapmaking jobs. City officials and community leaders resist, noting practical, cultural, and symbolic implications of changing a long established name.

Ers Gary S. Horowitz R. Vladimir Steffel Columbus Leif Ericson America City Hall Ericson Leif Yale University

Journalism facility plea for OSU from Cleveland editor

Philip W. Porter executive editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer urged Ohio State University President Novice G. Fawcett to give top priority to a new journalism building. He called current facilities inadequate and overcrowded with scarce, poor equipment and nonfunctional restrooms. He praised Lantern staff and faculty, noting the daily is a top campus training paper despite conditions.

Columbus Ohio State University School of Journalism Novice G. Fawcett Philip W. Porter The Cleveland Plain Dealer Fawcett Porter Lantern Cleveland Ohio State

Second Look Surgery Gives Hope To Cancer Victims

Dr Ward Griffen Jr reports at the American College of Surgeons that planned secondary operations 4 to 9 months after initial cancer surgery can raise survival prospects for colon stomach or rectum cancers. These second look procedures occur in asymptomatic patients to detect hidden spread via lymphatics.

Atlantic City American College of Surgeons Today Ward O. Griffen Jr University of Kentucky Griffen

Jolly Green Giant Ponders Growing Mystery in Vermont Garden

In Montpelier Vermont Arthur G Magoon reports lettuce three feet tall and beets weighing as much as ten pounds after using five truckloads of fill from a city site. Neighbors confirm the extraordinary growth amid heavy rainfall and gravelly soil.

Montpelier Magoon

Racine WSCS Meeting and Social at Methodist Church

The Racine WSCS of the Methodist Church met in the sanctuary with Mrs. Sybil Miles in charge of devotions and Mrs. Crit Bradford hosting the social hour. Attendees included Rev Sellers and family at the 48th wedding anniversary observance of Rev. and Mrs. A G Sellers of Logan at the Gerken home. Others visited or traveled from Baltimore Warren Chester W Va Roseville etc for gatherings and weddings. multiple relatives joined from various states.

Racine WSCS Methodist Church Sybil Miles Crit Bradford Paul Sellers Margaret Rosemary Sellers A. G. Sellers Logan Richard C. Gerken Mattie Yost David Yost Hazel Carnahan New Galilee Ray Sayre Roseville F. E. Philson Ben Blacksburg Kathryn Philson Wesley MacKenzie Salem Ralph McKenzie Raymond Washburn Detroit Mich Robert Lewis Pomeroy Melvin McKenzie Los Angeles Calif

Syracuse News Notes Lifts Norfolk to Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Virgil Collins of Nelsonville visited his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs William Eichinger Bob Crow a Kent State student spent several days at home due to illness and returned to school with his parents Miss Eleanor Kay Schneidler a Marshall University student visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Schneider Mrs Ralph Nobel Charleston West Virginia visited with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Archie Lee A recent visitor of Mrs

Syracuse Virgil Collins Nelsonville Collins William Eichinger Bob Crow Kent State University Robert Crow Eleanor Kay Schneider Marshall University Huntington George Schneider Ralph Nobel Charleston W. Va Archie Lee Jack Weese Parma Heights Weese Carl B. Weese Doyle Gibbs Doyle, Jr Vienna Ernest Sisson Columbus E. E. Sisson Richard Roush Sidney Bartels Sammy Arnold Sam Arnold Ft. Knox Bertha Berry Oak Hill Evelyn Moore Maggie Hurd Franklin Rizer Pomeroy Harry Potts Laura Sayre Myla Hudson West Virginia Marion Stowe Eber Stowe Great Lakes Naval Training Center Ill Ralph Radcliff Ray Bowers Racine Warren Dale Golf Gallion Mittie Nelson Frank Coffrin Florida

UNICEF funds sought for community collection event

In Point Pleasant UNICEF fund drive set for October 30 from 6 to 8 PM under the ministerial association. Trinity Methodist Church activities led by Mrs. Charles Johnson, commission on social concerns chair, urges local donations to properly identified UNICEF collection cartons. In Ogunquit, Hodges sues Strater and Nevins for 20000 over painting damage. a jury awards 50 to each. Page also notes various local social visits and events including Ames Bern junior class carnival starting with a 6 PM lunch and 6:30 PM booths and 9:30 PM crowning.

Trinity Methodist Church Charles Johnson Commission On Social Concerns Alfred, Maine Ogunquit Peggy Cartwright Hodges Martha Strater Patricia Nevins

Community notices and events across Fair Haven Amesville and Coolville

The WSCS of Fair Haven Methodist Church met with 10 members plus Rev. Rider. U S Class gathered at Gallipolis with 14 attendees. Residents and visitors from Gallia, West Virginia, and Florida are noted. Amesville High School students enter the Prince of Peace creative writing contest at 7:30 p m Sunday. Coolville sets Trick or Treat Night for October 29 per Mayor Chevalier.

Christine Black Kanauga WSCS Fair Haven Amesville Julia Starlin Paulette Wooley Sam Keaton Bruce Bush Lloyd Barnes Lynda Ahle Coolville Ray Chevalier

Death notice and social visits reported in Wilkesville area

Word has reached Wilkesville of the death of James Nier in Springfield. Weekend guests included Junior Snavely and La Juana of Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. McCoy Snavely. Several residents traveled for visits and judging flower shows in New Mexico and Texas.

Wilkesville James Nier Springfield Mrs Junior Snavely la Juana Columbus Mr. Snavely McCoy James Jackson New Mexico Texas Silver City N. M

Community Club Notes and Local Events

Glouster Elementary School room mothers meet Monday at 7 30 p m Then OES 192 hosts Tuesday evening UMWA Auxiliary gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Eagles Hall Pythian Sisters host Wednesday evening in Ky O R Hall with Mrs Beat Rice Vaughn and Mrs Mildred Harrison Youth Choir Church of Christ Wednesday 6 p m Adult practice Thursday 7 p m Loyal Order of Moose 1197 Wednesday 7 30 p m Jaycees Thursday in city building Twig 2 rummage sale now 9 and 6 at the Civic Center Donations to Mrs Ray White or Mrs Jenean Butt CHAUNCEY community sing Sunday 7 30 p m at Millfield Cruishaw Church all churches in the Hocking Valley invited Arthur Leading Canton to be guest Rally Day at Trimble Church of Christ Sunday Rev Paul Johnson pastor.

Loyal Order of Moose Jaycees Twig Ray White Jenean Butt Chauncey Millfield Cruishaw Hocking Valley Arthur Leading Canton Church of Christ In Trimble Paul Johnson

Obituaries from Athens to Middleport area

Obituary notices report deaths in Athens Nelsonville Nelsonville area including Della Shaw 82 of Athens Route 1 died in Russell Nursing Home after four years ill health. Patty Lynn McMillan infant daughter of William and Betty McMillan buried at New Marshfield Cemetery. Harry Sovel 66 of Reedsville Route 1 died in Camden-Clark Hospital after brief illness. services set at Eden EUB Church. Anna Auflick former Grosvenor Street resident died at Mount St Mary Hospital with services at Johnson Funeral Home. Robert (Red) Clark 78 retired Cleveland Chain Co. employee dies in Bedford. funeral plans pending. William Lewis Beale 89 former Point Pleasant resident died in Washington DC. survivors include children and six grandchildren. Eleanor Wessa Sadley former Middleport resident died in Wellsburg. services held with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Athens Della Shaw Russell Nursing Home Albany Nelsonville New Marshfield Patty Lynn McMillan William Betty McMillan Madison St Mount St Mary Hospital John Minsker Robert Led Clark Cleveland Chain Co Bedford

Visitors Call on Local Families in Wolf Pen Area

Wolf Pen residents Naomi Smith and Eileen Ve nay with son and Mr and Mrs William Boyce of Columbus visited Howard Russell. They also visited Mrs Russell who had surgery at Meigs General Hospital. Visitors to Radcliff included Mrs Elsie Perry. others dropped by Mrs Gary Barnitz in Lincoln Heights and Mr and Mrs D H Robeson.

Wolf Pen Eileen Veney William Boyce Columbus Howard Russell Russell Meigs General Hospital Fred Tuckerman Eugene Haning Jack Elam Elsie Perry Radcliff Gary Barnitz Lincoln Heights Hemlock Grove John Sargent

Mullins and Guests Share Lorain Social Visit

Chauncey social column notes Mr and Mrs John Mullins of Lorain hosting relatives and friends. Attendees include Pete DeSantis and daughter Jean Marie, Raymond Veccibo, Miss DeSantis and Wee dbo a Ohio University student, and local families from Co sho ct on Millfield Canton Columbus.

John A. Mullins Bradley Laura John Lorain Mr. Mullin John Mullins Pete DeSantis Jean Marie Raymond Veccibo Miss DeSantis Weedbo Ohio University Joseph Guerra Canton L. D. Muzio Millfield Thomas Betts Jimmy Carolyn Marilyn Columbus Rhoda Oliver

Ordinance Authorizes Garbage Truck Purchase for Athens Ohio

The City of Athens Ohio council approves the director of public service safety to enter a contract for a Packer Garbage Truck. Bids will be advertised per law. The ordinance becomes effective October 4, 1965, approved by Mayor Raymond Shepard.

Public Service Safety Athen Cobilee Athens Ohio Bec Omaney Eee Council State OF Harry B. Crewson Fonce B. Betzler Raymond Shepard

Sealed bids sought for long term lease of Coalville land

Notice declares bids due December 1 1960 at the Coalville OH village clerk for a 99 year lease of a 100 by 100 foot parcel on Fifth Street in Coalville Athens County. Terms require payment to White Funeral Home for prior improvements and allow sublease, with initial rent in advance and a 30 day grace period. Lessee may surrender anytime and remove structures. council reserves right to reject all bids.

Coalville Ohio Athens County Fifth Street Coolville

Athens Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan in Athens Ohio

Athens Ohio schedules a Monday public hearing at Morrison Elementary to discuss the South Green Urban Renewal Project Project No Ohio R 63 and the Ohio University Development Plan. The hearing covers land acquisitions demolitions streets utilities and relocation plans with maps on file at 28 Wolfe Street.

Stewart Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Igat Millerry Street MeKinney Melinney Avénie University Tyrace Wweat West Mulberry Street Ohio University Shafer Street State College Street Mill Street Hocking River South Green Ohio City of Athens University of the Above Wolfe Street Athens Patricia B. Be Chir Atuean Obli

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M. E. Sensenbrenner William Hellerman Columbus Day U. S. A. Association Miss Columbus Miss Columbuses Columbus Blank Book Co Columbus Buggy Party Co Blank Book Discoverer Christopher Columbus Horowitz Iceland Barbers Students For A Democratic Society University of Texas In Austin Andy Neb OSU Mrs. Francis Morris Lyracuse News Margaret Cottrill Unicef Point Pleasant Nellie Robinson Summerless Gene Bamster Mike Mick Dick Sterrett Ames-Bern Kanauga U. S Elizabeth White Gallipolis Roy Russell John Kerwood TE Adams Freddy Charles Gilfillen Lula Lawrence Larry Lawrence Stuart Fla Karen Brown Bell Berkley Wright Daisy Maxwell Florence Houck Byron Ward Ashland Robert Burnett Russell Jenkins Clara Phillips Floyd Davis Dorothy Sayre Austin, Mich Homer McMurray Viola Bobo Joe Strong Jarret Bobo Miss Bobo Davis Nursing Home Mothers of Glouster Elementary School UMWA Eagles Hall Pythian Ky O. R. Hall Beatrice Vaughn Mildred Harrison Church of Christ Sing Hughes Funeral Home McMillan Infant Harry Lovel Harry Sovel Reedsville Camden- Clark Hospital Parkersburg Meigs County American Viscose Corp Mary Camp Sovel Helen Butcher Guysville Edythe Woodyard Janet Chichester Clifford Harry, Jr Kenneth Raleigh N. C Garth Tuppers Plains Nellie Lovellove Eden Eub Chuch Eldon Blake White Funeral Anna Auflick Grosvenor St Mount St. Mary Hospital Robert Auflick Ashton Ave She New Castle Tyne River England Andrew and Isabelle Horn Auflick United States Johnson Green Lawn Cemetery Ted) Clark Jeanette George Rex Dimp Campbell Don Johnson Funeral Home William L. Beale William Lewis Beale Washington, D.C Washington James and Julia Beale Mr. Beale American Security and Trust Co W. L. Beale, Jr Associated Press Betty Beale Washington Star Edward F. Maffi William Lowe Greenwich Conn Reba Beale Heerton Orseberry William Meade St. Thomas Episcopal Church Lukial Rock Creek Cemetery Eleanor Sadley Middleport Eleanor Wessa Sadley Wellsburg Elmer Mary Lou Marguerite George Souders James Souders Edison Wessa Greenlawn Wheeling Wolf Naomi Smith Minnie Pidcock Louise Walton Thomas Priode Coshocton Ohto K-68 Oun Omi Severstvy
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