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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1956

Page

7

City schools prepare for 1400 students Friday opening

Athens schools expect about 1400 pupils across four buildings Central East West Side for the first day Friday. A 9 a.m. superintendent address and 10:30 a.m. faculty meetings set the start, with first grade registration 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday and kindergarten mothers gathering Friday at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Athens City Schools Anl Jan Ehe Willard P. Barker Don Thomann Harry Lackey Thomas Bowen Robert Fancis Maxwell Ferguson E. G. Clifton U. S Clayton Smith Farl Washburn Walter Porter Harold Lee P. S. Wamsley Eva Lamon Mayme Johnston Mary Vickrey Mary Connett Charles McVey Irene Hand Pauline Fierce Jerome Fenske Ethel Woolf Helen Porter George Riser Thomas Stubbs Paul Carpenter Charleen Davis Helen Dinsmoor Lucille Duffee Richard Essex Harold Kessler Fontella Linn Charles McAfee Gladys Moore Edgar Bannon Edith Stocklin Alice Schuler Pauline Collins Arten Mildred Lash Martha Hooper Frances Higgins Ruth Pierce Dorothy Turner Cora Evans East Myrta Ashworth Maydelle Helwig Florence Cook Lena Smith Kathleen McAfee Martha Warren Sarah Blower Mary Jenkins

Maps Decorate and Aid Learning at Home and School

Decorative and functional maps can enhance homework and classroom spaces. From world and U S charts to historical, astronomical, and specialty maps, mounting tips cover paste selection, smoothing techniques, and finishing with lacquer for durability.

U. S United States

New Action Develops In Reunion Row

Court action continued from Jacksonville Old Settlers Reunion fracas. Lester Bobo pleads innocent in Municipal Court to obstructing an arrest. His son William is arraigned, with bond set at fifty dollars. Hearing for Lester and William scheduled Friday morning.

Jacksonville Lester Bobo William Trimble Lawrence Skinner

Ohio University Professor Endorses Ike as Father-in-Law

Ohio University chemistry instructor Lowell Tensmeyer, asked by Henry N. Taylor of Scripps-Howard for his view on presidential candidates, called Mr. Stevenson clever but said Ike is the sort of man you would want as a father-in-law. The exchange occurred when Tensmeyer picked up Taylor in Limon, Colorado.

Lowell Tensmeyer Ohio University Henry N. Taylor Scripps-Howard Tensmeyer Steveson Ike Taylor Limon Colo

Man Changes Plea on BMV Charge Receives Probation

Charles E. McLaughlin of Glouster Route 3 changed his plea to a Bureau of Motor Vehicles charge Wednesday. Municipal Judge John F. Newcomb fined him 150 dollars plus costs and imposed a 30 day jail term, suspended after 30 days probation and 100 dollars of the fine. McLaughlin had previously pleaded innocent and was cited for failing to turn in his license.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Charles E. McLaughlin Glouster John F. Newcomb McLaughlin Bureau

E Paul Cotton Elected Secretary of Junior Class

E Paul Cotton of the Bank of Athens has been elected secretary of the Junior Class of the School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin.

E. Paul Cotton Bank of Athens University of Wisconsin

W E Houston Dies at 81 in Ohio and Ky

William E. Houston 81 of Athens Route 5 died Tuesday after a brief illness. Survived by wife Her mia daughter Mrs Mary Virginia Clark a brother Tully Houston and sister Mrs Elisha Boyd. He worked at Gallipolis Tribune until retirement. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Friday in Ashland Ky with burial there. Friends may call Thursday at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home.

William E. Houston Athens Hermia Mary Virginia Clark Tully Houston Newport Elisha Boyd Winchester Ohio Houston Gallipolis Tribune Ashland Jagers and Sons Funeral

Athens man fined for driving to left of center

Lloyd R. Mace of Athens was fined 10 dollars and costs after a State Highway Patrol arrest for driving to the left of center. Mayor Charles Wadley of Chauncey imposed the penalty over the weekend.

Lloyd R. Mace Athens Chauncey Charles Wadley

Drivers Told to Watch for School Children in Athens

Athens Police Chief J B Grogan warns drivers to slow down for children returning to school. He notes summer distraction and explains police will run the E State St Verona Place light early to heighten awareness. Grogan stresses new pupils face fresh risks and urges caution during early weeks.

Athens J. B. Grogan E. State St. Verona Place East Side Grogan

St Pauls Catholic School Opens With About 175 Students

About 175 students are expected to register as St Pauls Catholic School opens Friday morning. The opening session will last about half a day, with full-day classes starting Monday.

St. Paul's Catholic School

Roger Ano 26 Faces Municipal Court Fine Over Muffler

Roger Ano 26 of 181 W. Washington St forfeited a $10 bond in Municipal Court after a city police citation for using an illegal muffler on his car.

Roger Ano Washington St

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