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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1955

Page

2

Physicians Plan Office Building in East Athens

A group of Athens physicians plan a one story office building on land adjacent to the Children’s Home in East Athens to serve patients without downtown travel. The project, approved by three county commissioners, will include a pharmacy operated by a local drug store and funds from the sale support a Children’s Home building fund to cover a bond overdraft.

State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources N. Court Pro W. Union Chiltens Hhat Athens Ing Children's Home Division of Natural Resources District Robert E. Main Goldberg J. A. Hamilton AA. Baldwin Charles F. Jiiden

Doanville Man Wounds Self With Shotgun

A Doanville man, John F. Philip, 68, wounded himself with a 12 gauge shotgun in his left shoulder at his Phillips home. He was treated at Mount Saint Mary Hospital, Nelsonville, after the attempt occurred around 8:45 PM. Deputy Sheriff Shields reported ill health since March led to the self inflicted injury. Philip previously worked at the NATCO plant in Haydenville. The wife and sister in law were present during the incident and he underwent surgery.

Doanville Mount “St Shields Phillips Phillipe NATCO Haydenvile

Work Sleep Play In Comfort Headline

Nagging backache and fatigue described as a daily wear problem from modern work and routine activities. The passage emphasizes seeking comfort in posture and rest to improve energy, with implied advice on balance between activity and recuperation.

Two Collisions Reported On Route 50 Near Coombe

A two mile stretch of Route 50 west of Coombe saw two wrecks on Monday. No injuries or arrests were reported by the State Highway Patrol. At 2:30 p.m. near Coolite Nagpened a sideswipe involving nine cars, driven by Parianne Grub and Rexal Boggs, with four cars costing damage. At 7:15 p.m. west of Coolville Walter Miles attempted to pass John Humphrey. Miles failed to signal and their cars collided, causing substantial damage.

Coombe State Highway Patrol Coolite Opera Farianne Grub Lanfurter Pom En Arto Rexal Boggs Ville Coolville Walter Miles Little Hocking John Humphrey Frost Miles Humphrey

Private Marcinko Completes Basic Training at Camp Carson

News of Servicemen notes Sarena Marcinko Jr son of Mr and Mrs Thom ax Marcinko of The Plains has finished basic training at Camp Carson Colorado. He then moved to Camp Chaffee Arkansas for Fire Direction Center schooling with the 5th Armored Division and volunteered for duty in June after processing at Fort Knox. The Parkersburg recruiter said the station will stay open Saturdays until 5 pm, shifting from the previous noon closing.

Bressemen A Sarena, Jr Thom Ax Marcinko the Plains Camp Carson, Colo Marcinko Camp Chaffee Ark Sth Armored Fort Knox, By Parkersburg Billie Morgan

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes Summary

Shelterings Arms Hospital notes list patients and dismissals including Mr and Mrs Leonard Quisenberry Albany and Nelsonville Route 2a daughter Mrs Eileen White Mrs Sarah Brooks Athens The Plains and Chauncey entries show several named patients with last names McKee Wolfe Romine Turner McCann and others Duke Raymond Webb reports Knights Templar Commandery 15 will meet at 130 pm Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Athens

Ivan Romine Athens Mary McCann Albany Knights ‘Templar Monic Temple Raymond Webb

OU Scholar L J Hartin awards Barnes scholarships to four students

Scholarship director L J Hartin of Ohio University School of Journalism announced four recipients for the Ray F Barnes urbanism scholarships for the 1965-56 year. George Strode and Jim Thorn are among the honorees, selected for vocational plans leadership and need. Barnes funds total $1000 for fall awards. The other two recipients are Virginia Joanna Higy Zincotham and Robert D Ginger Findlay. Also noted is appointment of Jos eph S Stanton 1938 Ohio University graduate as public relations director of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad succeeding retiring Robert M Van Sant. Stanton will join in October after a career in newspapers and transportation.

L. J. Hartin Ps Ohio University School of Jourism George Strode Athens Jim ‘Thorn Henderson W. Va Ray F. Barnes I Strode Edith Strode Mac Strode Marietta The Parkersburg Sentinel St Ea Uae Goa Barnes Strode Cincin, Fat Robert D. Ginger Findlay Ohio University Joseph S. Stanton Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Stanton Robert M. van Sant tSanton Baltimore Association of Commerce Baltimore Evening Sun Morgantown Post Columbus Dispatch Chicago Daily News Coast Guard

Liquor Count Denied by Troy Township Man

George Mullen of Troy Township faced two charges in Mani al Court for illegal possession and sale of liquor after a Friday raid by Washington County liquor enforcement officers. Bond set at 60 dollars. Affidavits allege discovery of beer and whiskey at Mullen home.

Troy Township Chariges Maniial Liquorigen Ce George Mullen Cue Toten Athen Washington County Thomas Davis Department of Liquer Control Mullen Deuty Bernard Porter

Two Alarms Reported From Fire Crews Tuesday Morning

Two alarms were received signaling fires affecting a train and a saw mill area. City firemen responded promptly on Tuesday morning and reported efforts contained to the scene with no further spread. Authorities issued updates on the incident as crews worked to secure the sites and prevent rekindling.

Monteeta Synalar

Waterloo Constable Charged Denied in Municipal Court

Waterloo Township Constable Homer Buck faced a charge as Frank Jenkins of Mineral entered a plea of innocent to driving. Jenkins was freed under $130 bond. The hearing occurred in Waterloo Municipal Court with Buck presiding.

Frank Jenkins Mineral Tenkins Waraday Fenkins Waterloo Homer Buck

Local man Si Parker fined after traffic signal violation

Si Parker of 135 Central Ave was found guilty and fined five dollars with costs suspended Tuesday in Municipal Court for failing to observe a traffic signal. The case was fed by Lewis Gathell of 66 N Shafer St following a Labor Day accident at the junction of West State and Shafer streets. A woman collapsed during the funeral of her brother in law.

Si Parker Central Ave Lewis Gat‘hell N. Shafer St W. State N. Shafe Ve Streets

Cool Athens weather with 38 degree low

The Athens area endured cool dry weather with a 38 degree low reported at Hamley Run early Tuesday. Temperatures rose to 63 asMonday's extremes included 74 and 44 at a rural station, reflecting a wide day-to-day spread.

Athens Hamley Run Ube

Six Departments Represented in Latest OU Faculty Appointments

Ohio University announces forty new appointments across six departments History home economics journalism philosophy physical education and physics. Notable hires include Miss Babcock in physical education and athletics from Michigan State College with degrees from Columbia University and summers at Connecticut College dance program. Baxter joins journalism from Louisiana State University with PhD work at Town University and prior teaching at Howard College. Gallaher to physics holds a PhD from Washington University and work at Leiden and Minnesota. Green in philosophy held fellowships and taught at Carthage College and Union Theological Seminary. Makroery of Columbia will teach economics and history at Ohio University with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Ohio State University. Lobel from University of Nebraska joins economics history advisory roles.

Ohio Univerity Michigan State College Teachers College of Columbia University Connecticut College New London Conn New York University Miss Babcock Grand Haven Mich Eastern Illinois State College Proram The International House New York City Willam Spiers Baxter Monroe A. Baxter Louisiana State Univrsity Baton Rouge Louisiana Polychnic Institute University of Town Louisiana State Howard College Birmingham Ala Baxter LSU Sigma Delta Chi Omicron Delta Kappa Lawrence J. Gallaher St. Paul Minn Ohio U Reneselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy Gallaher Washington University St. Louis Leidn Holland Kamerlingh Onne Laboratory University of Leiden University of Minnesota Sigma Xi Beceem Nl Istrean Ulinois Stanley Grean Emancie Atween Comannes Coble Union Theological Semi-alpha Theta Grean Chio Jota Chappaqua Per U Lobdell Columbia Univers Carthage College City University of Assistan Trumversities Nebraska Iinois Seanecticutan Te Chool Judith E. Makroery Columba Ing Leducer Bus Oe Ie Phi Beta Kappa Ohio’ State Beta Kepra Sui University Onan Phi Upilon Omicron Omaha Chi Thista Lobel Sass Ot Sitet University of Nebraska House

BIS Youths Are Returned After Escape Allegations

Police say two teenage boys arrested for auto theft in Athens were turned over to BIS after admitting they escaped from Lancaster Institution. One claimed to be an escapee from Toledo detention. They had stolen a car on Tagan Street and tried another on Onto Avenue before fleeing. Albany Masons Lodge 723 P&AM to meet Thursday at 8 with Master Donald B. Knopp announcing the event.

Athens Lancaster Boys Industria Joseph McBride BIS Lancaster Intitution Pomeroy Toledo Ater Tagan Herman Herrom Columbia Ave Masons Albany Albany Lodge P&am Donald B. Knopp

Autumn Fix Up Heads From Hardware Dealers

Hardware, paint and linoleum dealers position as autumn fix-up hubs with extensive DIY items. Beacon Wax products appear in stores from these dealers, including Dirt Remover and Thrill furniture wax. The piece highlights seasonal home maintenance and brand reach through hardware channels.

Sepember Ike Beacon Wax Beacon Wax Company Beacon

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