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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1955

Page

5

OU Faculty Sets Week of Campus Openings and Tours

University announces a busy schedule with dorms opening Saturday and campus tours Sunday. Pre College Conference programs start, counseling sessions run through Monday, and student entrance exams begin. Dining halls and University Center facilities will open for new and returning students as faculty hold meetings and convocations. Power outages impact Athens area Sunday morning for two hours per Clark County Electric.

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Youth wounded in hunting near Amesville

An Amesville youth, Charles Gardner about 17, was wounded in the arm and leg by a blast from a gun during a hunting near Amesville. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital for treatment. The bank claims a $2700 promissory note and $188 in interest, with a judgment and foreclosure petition filed in Common Pleas Court to satisfy the debt.

Charles Gardner G. A. Gardner Chauncey Common Pleas Minnie Dorothy Stalder Dr. Francis College Greece Educa Army John C. Baker Cory de Hamblin Foredowre Harry Fore Uni Vermont California Ar Priory Fontion Harn R. Oakey Nelonvile United Athens J. C Ohio Universons Eddie Athens Tomsity Benzimg Sears Ren’ Gilvert Mantate Tathomats Courtney Mapleice Wood Cemetery Seocrate Mathem Fawcett-Stone Chesterhill Eve Ts Pame Gr Go Amcis Harvard University Minnesota Benz Morningside College Sioux City Iowa State University of Towa Ohio U Bute Ute Stuart Towns West Virginia University ‘Athens Ella Dill Trevo Fresno Calif

Natural Resources Vacancy Is Filled

Forest G. Hall of Findlay Hancock County named to the Ohio Natural Resources Commission by Gov Frank Lausche. Hall succeeds the late Dr C L Dow Athens whose vacancy created in 1961. Dow was Ohio University geography professor.

Columbus Forest G. Hall Findlay Hancock County Ohio Natural Resources Commission Frank J. Lausche Hall C. L'Dow Athens Doctor Dow Ohio University Iship Japan

Athens High Has First . pep rally names

Athens High School held a pep rally Friday with Srooked remarks and introductions by organization presidents. Patsy Duckler and Sally Lynn demonstrated formations as Coach Snyder welcomed students and announced tonight's game. Several high school leaders spoke, including Jim Snyder, Rowe Mente Bally, and Jack White, highlighting future sectors and activities.

Athens High School Scuoenss Thomas Arteipaed Ely Fat Ascema Stubbs Patsy Speaking Linda Cain Margie Ridenour Delores Meinturf Prisilla Alden Patsy Duckler Sally Lynn Tha Wee Snyder Jim Ir Va A 1 Weelah Rowe Mente Bally Gri Mintelle Beck Anterson Sandra Linton Jack White AU Pagh

Father Dies In Toronto

Funeral services were held in Toronto for James Brown Sr. 89 father of J B Roberts of Athens. A native of Ireland and former clay pipeline industry official, he died Sept 4 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, three sons, four sisters, fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Some OU attendees include Jamon Brown Dorothy Saner Margaret Brown Roberts and Ruth Brown, who predeceased.

Toronto James Brown J. B. Roberts Athens Brown Ireland Esther Sprague Ohio Jamon Brown Dorothy Saner Maragret Brown Roberts Ruth Brown

Ohio student awarded two year Western Reserve scholarship

Lance Sain, grandson of D. Mrs. D. G. Sams of Boyd Hall, has been selected by the Ohio State Department of Welfare for a full two year scholarship at Western Reserve University in Cleveland. A 1955 Ohio University graduate, he previously worked with Rowena Sprout, child welfare director, until August. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sams of Montgomery, he is a 1951 Sycamore High School graduate and will pursue a master's in child psychology and social science.

Lance Saain D. G. Sams Boyd Hall Thas Ohio State Department of Welfare Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio University Row Ena Sprout Earl Sams Montgomery Sycamore High Scool Sams

County Fire Chiefs to Visit Athens County Insurance Agents

Fire chiefs from across the county will be guests of the Athens County Insurance Agents. A speaker from the state fire prevention bureau is scheduled to address the chiefs. Logan driver fined ten dollars and costs by Logan mayor for speeding on a state highway.

County Fire Athens County State Fire Prevention Bureau LOGAN James Hartsock Joseph Phillips

Child Falls From Second Floor Window

Linda Derby two and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Barton Derby of 469 Richland Ave escaped serious injury after falling from a second story window at the family home She was taken to Shferring Arma Hospital by private ambulance and was kept under observation.

Linda Derby Barton Derby Richland ‘Ave Linda Arma

Weather note records 90 degree heat and 16 degree rise

A rural Hamb ley Run weather station reported Mercury hitting 90 and rising to 16 degrees by 9 am Friday. The article notes the month entering its second half with no measurable rain, reflecting a dry spell.

Mercury Bodegres Hambley Run

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