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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

2

Teachers to Convene in Athens for 66th SE Ohio Education Assoc Meeting

More than 2000 teachers will attend the 66th annual SE Ohio Education Association gathering in Athens on Friday. Opening session is tonight with a joint dinner at First Methodist Church. Tomorrow features a 9:30 a.m. program at Memorial Auditorium and officer elections at First Presbyterian Church. Dr Otis A Maxfield and Dr Tennyson Guyer are scheduled speakers. Friday afternoon includes twenty specialized subject meetings.

Athens Eastern Ohio Education Association Ter First Methodist Church Memorial Auditorium First Presbyterian Church Otis A. Maxfield Columbus First Community Church Tennyson Guyer Cooper Tire and Rubber Co

New Light Standards Planned on E State Street

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co aims to install 56 new light standards on E State St by year end. Bids are being sought from fixture manufacturers and poles will be placed after a low bid is chosen. Estimated cost runs 20 000 to 25 000 dollars and the project will bring the brightest city lighting.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co E. State St H. C. Bobo Bobo Richland Ave Carpenter St Kroger E. State

Three Drivers Forfeit Bonds In Municipal Court

Police cited three drivers in Municipal Court on Wednesday. Don ald Alton O'Neal Jr., 33, Athens Route 8, fined for no operator's license. David K. Hysell, 22, Minersville, fined for red light. Gerald Koker, 21, Athens Route 3, fined for illegal muffler.

Donald Alton O'Neal Jr Athens David K. Hysell Minersville Gerald ©. Koker

Mathews To Direct 62 March Of Dimes Drive

Robert Mathews is named director of Athens County 1962 March of Dimes campaign to run starting Jan 23. He will lead efforts to prevent birth defects and polio, building on decades of local support for vaccines.

Robert Mathews Athens County Goff Dunfee The National Foundation Mathews Mark McElroy Ohio Athens

Ensslin Named National EDP Sales Manager at Royal McBee

George C. Ensslin was named national electronic data processing sales manager of Royal McBee Corp. as the company expands its marketing in the electronic computer field. He has led the Los Angeles district sales office. Royal McBee will establish sales specialists in major cities to handle computer sales, while other districts use regular data processing representatives.

New York N.Y George C. Ensslin National Electronic Data Processing Royal McBee Corp Ensslin Los Angeles Carl P. Ray

Air Force ROTC Picnic Set for Athens County Fairgrounds

The Cadet Corps of the Air Force ROTC unit at Ohio University announces a picnic Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Athens County fairgrounds open to all AFROTC members. Capt. H. Hallenbeck, commander of the corps, said it is open to all members.

Air Force Athens County Fairgrounds Cadet Corps of the Air Force Rotc Ohio University H. Hallenbeck

Disabled American Veterans meeting set for 8 pm Friday

Conrath Bean Chapter will meet at 8 p m Friday, according to commander Dale Kirkendall. The meeting is organized by the Disabled American Veterans group.

Conrath Bean Disabled American Veterans Dale Kirkendall

Mr. Spencer Dies At 76

Elmer Spencer aged 76 of 65 W Carpenter St died Wednesday in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Survived by daughters Nora Gilham and Opal Gould, son Arthur, and brothers Herbert and Pearl. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at First Wesleyan Methodist Church. burial West Union Street Cemetery. Visitation after 2 p.m. Friday at Jagers and Sons.

Elmer Spencer W. Carpenter St Sheltering Arms Hospital Spencer McBee Nora Gilham Opal Gould Columbus Arthur Herbert Gallipolis Pearl Pomeroy Lula Sarah Charles David Roush Lancaster Walter W. Jeffries Wesleyan Methodist Church West Union Street Jagers and Sons Funeral

Divorce petition cites extreme cruelty in Frankfort marriage

Willis IT Linton files for divorce in Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty by Ella Lin ton. The couple wed in March 1947 in Frankfort Germany.

Willis IT. Linton Common Pleas Court Ella Linton Frankfort Germany

Nelsonville Church Receives Court Sale Approval

The First Christian Church of Nelsonville is authorized by the Common Pleas Court to sell its property a vacant lot at Third and High in Nelsonville.

First Christian Church Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Third and

Bond sales dip in Athens County and statewide totals

Athens County saved bonds fell to 73 325 last month from 110 256 in September 1960. Statewide sales declined by 1.8 million, per Area Manager Alan C. Tracewell.

Athens County Alan C. Tracewell

Cloudy and Cooler Weather Report from Athens

U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer reports Thursday morning in Athens with a 9 a.m. temperature of 47 and rainfall totaling .14 inch. The day trends cooler after a low Wednesday. high reached 69 with overcast skies.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

FBI May Be Called Into Scatter Ridge Theft Probe

Federal officials could assist the investigation into the theft of a 50 watt radio set from the Scatter Ridge cement block building. Everett Ridge says he plans to consult the local FBI agent as the cabinet was recovered and a conference of units met. The radio valued at about 1500 dollars was linked to a Civil Defense network. Local agencies continue cooperating with the wildlife department on the case.

Department of Natural Resources Scatter Ridge Everett Ridge FBI Ridge Wildlife Investigation Department

Two Divorces Granted By Common Pleas Court

Two divorces were granted on grounds of extreme cruelty. Judy Smith won custody of a minor child and child-support from Ronald Smith. the couple married April 29, 1957 in Liberty Indiana. Donna Jean Bragg was granted a divorce from Harold Bragg and may resume her maiden name Donna Jean Russell. they wed March 22, 1959 in Murray City.

Common Pleas Court Judy Smith Ronald Smith Liberty Ind Donna Jean Brags Harold Bragg Donna Jean Russell Murray City

Speeder Mike Buckles Fined In Athens County Court

Mike Buckles aged 18 from Logan was fined 15 dollars and court costs after a State Highway Patrol arrest for speeding in Athens County Court.

Mike Buckles Logan Athens State Highway Patrol

Charge Is Dismissed in Assault Case at Municipal Court

A charge of assault and battery against Eduardo Luciena, 21, an Ohio University student from Ecuador, was dismissed by Municipal Court for lack of evidence.

Eduardo Luciena Ohio University Ecuador

Bond Forfeited After Sheriff Misses Court Appearance

Richard Schloss of 70 Hudson Ave forfeited an $11 bond in Municipal Court on Thursday after failing to appear to answer a city stop sign citation.

Richard Schloss Hudson Ave

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