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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1962

Page

3

Ohio U Professor Held In Missing Wife Case

Ohio University educator Dr Gene Steel is held on cohabitation charges and questioned in the disappearance of his wife Helen Stees. The couple, with two children, had been separated. Helen Stees was last reported missing by Ashland relatives while Steel was scheduled for county court appearance.

Ohio University Athens County Sheriff’s Department Harold Shields Gene J. Steel Athens Stees Baker Settlement Shields Jacksonville Fla Helen Stees Robert Allen Tion Columbus Ashland Miles Taber Steel Indiana University Ohio U Ashlan

Two Events Slated For United Appeal

United Appeals launches a weekend drive with a Friday marathon from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at WOUB where board members will answer calls and tabulate gifts. Saturday’s Armory record hop from 8 to 11, hosted by Station WATH, includes a twist contest and prizes.

the Armory United Appeals Ohio University WOUB Station Wath

Snow Flakes Seen Tuesday in Athens

The first snow flakes appeared in Athens Tuesday as reported by U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer. The light flakes accompanied a day with sun breaks and a chill wind. Temperatures ranged from a high of 58 to a low near 38, rising slightly by 10 am.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Charles Mc Connell of Athens welcome a son. Admitted were Judith Harris Athens Charles McClain New Marshfield Mrs Edna Lasch Albany Gary Shannon Jr Athens David Johnson Athens Margaret Marvin Athens. Dismissed were Mrs Lloyd Thomas Albany and daughter Mrs Clara Walter Athens Route 4 Earl Cooper Athens Jerry Sinclair Albany Route 3 Charles Keck Albany Route 1.

Charles McConnell Athens Judith Harris Charles McClain New Marshield Edna Lasch Albany Gary Shannon, Jr David Johnson Margaret Marvin Lloyd Thomas Clara Walter Earl Cooper Jerry Sinclair Charles Keck

Fines and bonds set in Athens County speeding cases

Judge G Schoonove fined eight drivers in Athens County Court after State Highway Patrol arrests. Kathryn Shafer and William Murphy received $30 fines. Samuel Britton forfeited $30 bond. Others paid $15 or $10 fines for speeding and related violations. Delores Stephenson paid $15 for consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle. Harley Male and Robert Nichols fined $10. Pearl Smith had a suspended fine for following too closely. Bonds forfeited by Ronald Ely and Robly Blackford. Melvin McCombs forfeited $30 bond for assault and battery after not appearing in Municipal Court. Eight witnesses had been subpoenaed for the plaintiff.

Athens G. Schoonove Kathryn A. Shafer Columbus William H. Murphy Glouster Samuel W Britton Belpre Walter McCarley Vinton Charles E. Stober Groveport Delores Stephenson Harley E. Male Cutler Robert S. Nichols Pearl S. Smith Ronald L. Ely New Marshfield Robly Blackford Nelsonville Melvin McCombs McCombs Sam Eblin Communications Workers of America

Portsmouth Branch Cited By Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

The Ohio University Ports mouth Branch Foundation received a Better Homes and Gardens citation for outstanding achievement in action in education. Announcement appears in the November issue highlighting efforts to advance local education. A scheduled Republic Steel Co and AFL-CIO debate at Ohio University Tuesday night was reported canceled by Young Democrats Club president Jon Miller.

Ohio University Portsmouth Branch Foundation Better Homes and Gardens Magazine Republic Steel Co Afl-Cio Jon Miller Young Democrats Club Kennedy

Grandchild Among Guantanamo Evacuees Reported

Dependents of service men evacuated from Guantanamo Cuba as hundreds of women and children were given about 90 minutes to leave and return to the United States. Mrs James Gedral granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Fred R Beasley was among those evacuated with her six week old daughter.

Guantanamo Cuba James Gedral Fred R. Beasley Band U. S. Coast Guard United States Associated Press Norfolk Gedral Beasley's

Rutgers Man Is Heard By Sigma Xi

Dr. Sigmund Weissman Sigma Xi lecturer outlines Rutgers methods for studying lattice effects in crystalline solids. He describes light microposcopy, transmission electron microscopy and diffraction, plus new X ray diffraction techniques at Ohio University’s Chemistry Auditorium.

Rutgers University Research Laboratory Sigmund Weissman Sigma Xi Weissman Ohio University Chemistry Auditorium Rutgers

Seven Enlist in Air Force Training at Lackland AFB

The following men have enlisted in the Air Force and are flown to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas for basic training. Patrick Eddy 18 The Plains James E Mackie 18 Athens Route 2 Robert Earl Scott 18 Athens Route 2 Randall Pendleton 29 Chauncey Robert Andrew Baur 17 49 Avon Pl Athens Clifford Lee Gabriel 18 Athens Route 2 John Wayne Carsey 18 The Plains.

Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex Patrick Eddy the Plains James E. Mackie Athens Robert Earl Scott Randall Pendleton Chauncey Robert Andrew Baur Avon PL Clifford Lee Gabriel John Wayne Carsey

Truck Driver Hurt in Route 50 Off-Roading Crash

Ervin Mosier 43 of 29 McKinley Ave was injured Monday when his truck left Route 50 a half mile west of Route 143 and overturned. State Highway Patrol filed a charge of conditional speed. Albany physician treated Mosier for a severe left forearm laceration and leg bruises.

State Highway Patrol Ervin Mosier MccKinley Ave Route 50 Route 143 Albany Mosier

OU to Talk Civil Defense

A meeting of special administrative officers at Ohio University was called for Wednesday afternoon by President Vernon R. Alden to strengthen the universitys civil defense program. The Cuban situation prompted the meeting to discuss university procedure in an emergency with areas including student personnel security sanitation and ROTC represented.

Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Alden

Water Well Installation To Begin In Two Weeks

Milton Nuzum, city service safety director, says the third water well on Athens State Hospital property will start in about two weeks. Layne-Ohio Co. of Columbus won the contract at 8800 dollars, the lowest bid among four bidders. The completed well will boost city water capacity to about three million gallons daily at the W State St treatment plant.

Athens State Hospital Milton Nuzum City Service Layne-Ohio Co Columbus

Film slides to be shown at Galbreath Chapel event

A slide presentation is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the Gal breath Memorial Chapel lounge at 7 30 p m Thursday. Narration will be by Elder Howard W Hunter church apostle.

Galbreath Memorial Chapel Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Howard W. Hunter

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