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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1961

Page

2

Industrial Show Set This Week in Columbus

Manufacturers and business men of the 10th Congressional District will meet at the Buckeye Building on the Ohio State fairgrounds for a five state regional exhibit in Columbus. The event, chaired by Robert Kerr of the U S Department of Commerce, runs Tuesday to Thursday with 250 displays and opportunities to qualify for government contracts.

10Th Congressional District Buckeye Ohio State Fairgrounds Walter H. Moeller Columbus Moeller Ohio Robert Kerr U. S. Department of Commerce Washington, D. C

Truck Auto Collision Injures 3 Near Buchtel

Three people were injured in a truck auto crash on County Road 29 east of Buchtel early Saturday. Curtis Robinette and Danny Warren, drivers, were hospitalized with facial injuries and other wounds. Passenger Danny Ackison also injured. Warren cited for driving left of center and set to appear in County Court October 28.

Buchtel State Highway Patrol Robinette Warren

Worry of FALSE TEETH

Don’t be embarrassed by loose false teeth. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates to hold dentures more firmly. The alkaline powder provides comfort and security with no gooey taste or sensation. Available at drug counters.

Firemen Answer Two Weekend Alarms at Local Homes

Firemen responded to two precautionary calls this weekend. At 9:19 a.m. Monday they checked Nu-way Laundry at 104 West Union Street where a washer motor was smoking. Earlier, at 11 a.m. Sunday, they were called to 29 Race Street to an overheated furnace that had ignited floor register area. occupants Mr. and Mrs. Richard Melsen had already controlled the blaze with a garden hose.

Nu-way W. Union St Race St

Chauncey People and Weekend Visits Highlight Local Life

Chauncey residents hosted and visited with relatives and friends over the weekend. Notable events include Ohio officials naming October 30 as beggar’s night and local residents receiving hospital and home visits. Regular social gatherings feature multiple families from Athens Sheltering Arms and Mount St. Mary Hospital noted.

White Divorce Granted in Gross Neglect Case

Kathryn White receives divorce from Eugene L. White in Common Pleas Court for gross neglect. He is confined in Ohio Penitentiary. Custody awarded to Mrs White of nine minor children. Married June 1 1943.

Kathryn White Common Pleas Eugene L. White Ohio Penitentiary

Degrees to be conferred by Athens Chapter at Masonic Temple

The Past Master and Most Excellent Master degrees will be conferred at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Masonic Temple by Athens Chapter 39, Royal Arch Masons, as announced by Roger E. Van Dyke the high priest.

Masonic Temple Athens Royal Arch Masons Roger E. van Dyke

OU Enrollment Reaches New High At Ohio University

Ohio University reports a total enrollment of 12,162 students including 3,302 at eight branch centers. The overall figure rises 10 percent from last year with 2,817 new freshmen and the College of Fine Arts showing the largest gain at 24 percent. Ports mouth and Chillicothe lead branch enrollments with 628 and 605 respectively.

Ohio University Today Robert E. Mahn College of Fine Arts Portsmouth Chillicothe

Albany FFA Team Captures Top Rating in District Contest

Albany FFA earned a gold medal rating at a district parliamentary procedure contest at Kegger Creek. It marked the eighth gold medal for the chapter in ten years, with team members including Dan Stright and Willard Stanley among others. Other districts, Gallipolis and Racine, also won gold. Jackson, Kgger Creek, Oak Hill and Southeastern Gallia earned silver. Proctorville won bronze and McArthur received honorable mention.

Albany Albany Ffa Kgger Creek Dan Stright Willard Stanley Bill Willard Terry Powell Ted Mullins Jerry Mullins Larry Neely Larry Ennis James Letty John Brooks Stanley Allman Gallipolis Racine Jackson Oak Hill Southeastern Gallia Proctorville McArthur

Five Athens Countians Inducted Into Army at Ft Hayes

Five Athens County men left by bus for Columbus to be inducted into the Army at Ft Hayes. The group was led by Frederick A. Coen of Guysville, with Von Lee Paul also of Guysville, Thomas D. Mayle of Chesterhill, and Roger L. Walker of Stewart all volunteering for service.

Athens Columbus Ft. Hayes Volunteers Frederick A. Coen Guysville von Lee Paul Thomas D. Mayle Chesterhill Roger L. Walker Stewart

Controversial Tropic of Cancer Removed in Athens Ohio

Athens bookstores and news stands remove the Henry Miller novel Tropic of Cancer after police orders. Police Capt. Joseph McBride said shops checked Monday were complying with the order issued Friday as investigations continue. Athens is at least the sixth Ohio city to act against the book.

Athens Henry Miller Joseph McBride Ohio City Associated Press

Bonds Forfeited By Three Motorists

Three drivers forfeited bonds in Municipal Court on Friday. Theodore W. Landphair, 19, of 24 Morris Ave., cited for unsafe operation at $45. James B. Jeffers, 19, Athens Route 8, cited for red light at $11. Patricia A. Horinka, 23, of 40 W. Carpenter St., had posted $16 on a State Highway Patrol stop sign citation.

Theodore W. Landphair Morris Ave James B. Jeffers Athens Patricia A. Horinka W. Carpenter St

Gasco appoints Columbus post for office manager Lantz

Robert M. Lantz 72 Elmwood Pl Athens Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Southeast District office manager promoted to Columbus general offices as coordinator of customers accounting. D H Addison Toledo will succeed Lantz as district office manager. Addison served in World War II and has two children.

Robert M. Lantz Elmwood Pl Athens Southeastern Ohio Fuel Gas Co Columbus D. BE. Young Lantz D. H. Addison Toledo Ohio Fuel Springfield Urbana Roger McIinturf Addison Betty Beverly Douglas

Logan Woman Hurt as McArthur Player Cited in Crash

A three car collision on Pennsylvania Ave in Wellston injures Vivian Newton 25 of Logan Route 1. McArthur football player Lloyd Chatfield 17 is cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance and will appear in Jackson County Juvenile Court.

Wellston Logan Lloyd C. Chatfield McArthur Donald Newton Chatfield Jackson County

Car Recovered After Weekend Theft

A 1954 car owned by Jack Gilbert from 32 Avon Place was stolen from The Messenger parking lot Saturday. Police say it was found abandoned Sunday off Route 50 about two miles east of Athens and is undamaged.

Jack Gilbert Avon PL Messenger Athens

Births and admissions at local sheltering arms hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Leeds of Athens welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Smith of Athens also announce a son. Admitted: John Swart Chauncey. Mrs. Lawrence Luckadoo Ath ens. Mrs. Phoebe Sutton Albany. Mrs. James Holland Athens. Guy Cheadle Glouster. Mrs. Clarence Shaw Athens. Howard EF. Wingo Albany. Mrs. Jessie Brown Athens. Jess Hager Albany. Mrs. Ralph Smith Stewart. DISMISSED: Mrs. Joe Collett Sharpsburg. Samuel Bisher Athens. Mrs. Lawrence George Athens. Mrs. Paul Charney The Plains. Mrs. Robert Welsh Carpenter. Mrs. Lloyd Chesser New Marshfield and son. Mrs. Fred Williams Athens and son.

Sue van Dyke Athens Sam Stalder Hollis Stalder Richard Stalder Dayton Charles Wadley Chauncey John Swart Sheltering Arms Hospital Swart Fred Ross Paul Ross Earl Shafer the Plains Phoebe Sutton Albany James Holland Guy Cheadle Glouster Clarence Shaw Howard EF. Wingo Jessie Brown Jess Hager Ralph Smith Stewart Joe Collett Sharpsburg Samuel Bisher Lawrence George Ath Robert Welsh Carpenter Lloyd Chesser New Marshfield Fred Williams

Heavy fog and near freezing temps in Athens

A heavy fog lifted slowly in Athens as the temperature rose from a 38 degree low to near 50 by 10 a.m. The day started chilly with a near freezing point and a high of 70 later. Rural Hamley Run logged a 35 degree low following 56 62 and 67 degree highs over the prior days.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run

Albany Honor Roll Names Seventy-One Students for Six Weeks

Albany executive head Robert Harrison announces 71 pupils named to the honor roll for the first six weeks. The list includes twelfth graders Sharon Brooks through Judy Wyant, eleventh graders such as Carol Butterworth and James Mace, and younger students like Diane Gold and Kay Allen, reflecting broad school achievement.

Albany Robert Harrison Sharon Brooks Carol Butterworth Richard Elliott Carol Haning David Hudnell Sue Love Judy McDaniel James Mace Harry Massey Marilyn Mitchell Dan Stright Sharon van Dyke Karen Ross

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Pugh

Pub Services set funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Pugh 71 who died Saturday morning at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Wiley funeral home with Rev. John Markley officiating. Burial will be in Glouster Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Fannie Pugh Mount St. Mary Hospital Wiley Funeral Home John Markley Glouster Church of Christ Air Force Daniel K. Teater Maplewood Cemetery Norbert W. Johnston

Crash Kills Husband Of Former Glouster Resident

Maj. Thomas Sprott 41 of Shaw AFB died from injuries after a car crash on the West Virginia Turnpike near Charleston. His wife Virginia Lee Skinner Sprott and three children survived. Mrs. Sprott treated for shock. Services set for Glouster Church of Christ with Air Force chaplain officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Maj Thomas Sprott Air Force West Virginia Turnpike Charleston West Virginia Sprott Charleston Memorial Hospital Shaw Air Force Base S.C Mrs. Sprott Virginia Lee Skinner Mary France William Ray Sprott del Rio Tex Garland Alpine Grove Troy Altos Afb Ark Harold Sharpe Conway Harold Smith Easley S. C Leland Franklin Atlanta, Ga

Hollister Woman Hurt In Car Crash

Mrs Vera Dyer of Hollister was injured when her car crashed into a tree on a hill at McLeish. She was taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville for chest injuries and facial cuts after brakes reportedly failed and the vehicle left the road at a sharp curve.

Er, Hollister McLeish Tak Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Dyer

Two people taken to hospital after separate injuries

Dav Hooper, 66, of 59 Columbia Ave, received first aid after a head laceration from a fall and was transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the fire department squad at 4:43 p.m. Saturday. Ruth Holland, 87, of 49 Hooper St, suffered a back injury and was taken to the hospital by the squad at 8:32 a.m. Sunday.

Dav] Hooper Columbia Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department Saturne Maca Yy Ruth Holland Hooper St

Plan for Halloween Glouster Celebration Planned in Denot Square

The Glouster Community Development Association will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the mayor s office to finalize plans for the October 31 Halloween celebration on Denot Square. A parade will precede the event.

Glouster

Buying a car and car insurance tailored to you

A guide explains careful car choice and matching insurance to fit budget and needs. Emphasizes accurate coverage for maximum protection and suggests requesting a demonstration.

Drivers Plead Guilty to Stop Sign Violations

Bruce R. Erts of 25 Wolfe St was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to a stop sign citation in Municipal Court. Herbert Fulton of Athens Route 5, cited by city police, was fined $5 and costs.

State Highway Patrol Bruce R. Erts Wolfe St Herbert Fulton Athens

Crash Probed After WV Car Demolishes Tree

State police investigated a Monday crash on County Road 59 two miles north of Route 50. A West Virginia car was demolished after striking a tree and the driver remained at large.

Ireland-Reedsville West Virginia

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Curtis Joseph Robinette Danny Junior Warren Danny Ackison S. Court St. Athens Barre Kirby Monument CO Sander Athens, Ohio Richard Melsen Minnie Stalder Ralph Barker Thrifty Store W. State Army Gasco Columbus Post Scott Leeds Charles T. Smith Lawrence Luckadoo Ens Paul Charney Mercury At Albany Darlene Burritt Bonnie Cumbo Barbara Combs John Dearth Mary Margaret Dickson Steve Escoe Gordon Gibson Janet Ingram Doa Lindsey Carol Mace Sharon Martin Sharon Russell Karen Stanley Judy van Dyke Ann White Mary Lou Woodyard Judy Wyant Diane Gold Shirley Greer Darin Hanning Dawne McClain Denver Queen Cathy Seel Sue Whittington Janet Massey Frank Woodgerd Charles Williams Linda West Gail Young Julia Scott Oleva Smith Anita Perry Linda Markins Barbara Lohn Jon Herrold Sharon Holand David Enlow Donna Allen Karen Stright Kay Allen Bill Balfour Roy Knappe Diane McClain Roger Oxley Larry van Dyke Linda Woodyard Cathy Dearth Robert Grinstead Lance Heigle David Ladd Willard Love Gregory McDaniel Paulette Mace Cherlyn Perry Wayne Sams Jeanie Throckmorton John Trout Connie Enlow Pub Services Major Sprott Bradle Sul Ross College Korea England Air 63Rd Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Shaw Afb Transport Command David Kenneth Hollister Vera Dy Bell-Ans Bell- Ans Orangeburg N. Y Underwood -Olivetti Athens Typewriter Sales and Service Union Phly Ance O. G. Houick Don Reed Dial LY Mercurys Monterey Jessie W. Ley George L. Weisenbach, Jr Or Katherine Hartley Murphey N. Court COMET Roou Mercury Quality RAY Riggs, Inc N. Court St
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