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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1955

Page

6

OU Freshman Class in Town at Athens Campus

Freshmen arrive at the University of Oklahoma in Athens to begin college. Photos show crowds on East Green and dorm arrivals. Joan Stockman and parents greet students as a transfer from UNC Greensboro attends dormitory events. Convocation led by President Baker precedes a week of orientation and traditions.

Stamepack Ghig University Athens Joan Stockman Warwick Way Vthan College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro N.C Suneay John’ C Baker Lee

Ex Albany Resident Anna Minear 83 Dies in Piqua Hospital

Former Albany resident Mrs. Anna Minear, 83, died Sunday evening in a Piqua hospital after a heart attack. Her husband Aldo also died earlier. Surviving daughters include Sara Kb of Caan Grande and Alta Clark of New Saishneidy, plus another daughter Mrs. Sara Lewis. Funeral conducted Wednesday at Town House church with burial in Town House cemetery. calling hours at Bigony funeral home Tuesday.

Albany Anna Minear Piqua Aldo Roaa Sara Kb Caan Grande Alta Clark New Saishneidy Sara Lewis Town House Bigony Funeral

Athens births and residents listed in sheltering arms notes

A fragmented list of names and places appears in a sheltering arms hospital notes item. Names include Charles Carr Lorena Organ Nellie True Sarah O Rourke Fred Zen Emily Zeh Mildred Allen John Deel Chauncey Teichard James Drake and others connected to Athens Glouster New Marsh Albany and nearby areas. A city fire incident is mentioned with firemen responding Sunday evening and the fire being started near a city water works.

Irs Lorena Organ Athens Nellie True Gore Sarah O'Rourke Fred Zen Toledo Emily Zeh Mildred Allen Ruvens City Water Works Charles

Weekend patrol reports three traffic crashes injuring four

State Highway patrolmen from the Athens post investigated three weekend crashes. Four people were injured in two collisions on Route 50 west of Athens and Route 95 in Hocking County. Injured were Pred Zeh 70 and Emily Zeh hit a pole then treated for fractures and head and body bruises. Lee Redick 23 and passenger Jerry Bowman 46 from Logan heavily damaged vehicles. Dana Welch 28 of Coolville cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance ahead.

Athens Post Route 50 Athens Toledo Arms Hospital Pred Zeh Emily Lee Redick Logan Hocking County Jerry Bowman Sis Omer" Tick Bowman Chesterall

Zemo Great For Itchy Skin Rash

An advertisement notes Zemo and its emo everar formula to relieve surface skin itching and aid healing. It promotes extra strength Zero for stubborn cases and mentions quick relief for rash symptoms. The copy emphasizes topical use and skin comfort.

Zemo Atlete

Legion Home Plans Bids Submitted

Immening has been salied by K. Z. Cromen Post 21 American Legion for members to approve plans and bids by contractors for the post home on West Union Street. A meeting is set for 7 30 am Thursday Sept 29 in the irs clubrooms. James M Vercoe commander. Three general contractors and sub contractors bids were opened Thursday by post trustees with La verne F Lausche architect for the structure to be erected on a site fronting West Union St near the western city limits to be announced later. The Legion purchased the location from Roy Pierce after selling it home in Summer to Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity.

K. Z. Cromen Post 21 American Legion W. Union St James M. Vercoe Post Laverne F. Lausche Union St the Legion Roy Pierce Phi Kappa Sigma Frernty

Mrs Swindell Dies. Savings Pool Reaches Milestones

Ada Swindell 73 died Sunday after a long illness. Ohio Fuel Gas Company Employees Credit Union, formed in 1935 by seven men with $70, has grown to assets near 2.1 million dollars, with over 3200 members and loans totaling 21,323.46. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery.

Emages Credit Union, Inc Ship’ Fuel Gas Company F. W. Phillips Ohio Fuel William C. Duff Aare Now Credit Union Gas Company Employees ‘Credit Union Ohio Credit Union Ada Swinneil Roberta Burson Swindell Macksburg James Margaret Davidson Washington County Jack- Sore Gupwire Maes Exnest J. Swin- Joans Atsett Marietta Methodist Church Credit Maplewood

Severe Heat Stretches Through Athens Area Weather

Athens endured a fourth straight day near 90 degrees with hot dry conditions. Sunday's high at Hamley Run reached 93, one degree cooler than Saturday, two warmer than Friday, while Thursday also hit 90. Early morning lows have been in the mid...

Athens Hamley Run

Weekend Emergency Calls In Taree Reported

Emergency squad attended multiple calls over the weekend. One woman died upon arrival at Blackmord's Restaurant, 8 Court St. Saturday night an employee fainted. Names are unclear due to damaged text.

Emer Precy Vanether Wan Blackmord Court St Nancy

Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests in State Highway Case

Two drivers were fined Monday in Municipal Court and a third forfeited bond after a State Highway patrol case. Sam Corey and J. W. Va. forfeited $35 bond after 12 is appearance on a charge. Logan Mayor Joseph Phillips fined Frank Collins of New Straitsville $50 for unsafe operation.

Sam Corey Logan Joseph Philips Frank Collins New ‘Straiteville

Intruders Enter Valley Drive-In Snack Bar After Hours

Deputy Harold Shields reported intruders entered the Valley Drive-in Theater snack bar after closing last night. Early investigation found candy and chewing gum taken and a cigarette machine broken. Routing time for the Athena Civil Air Patrol squadron changed. session moved to 7 8 pm at Ohio University Airport office with the commander present.

Valley Drive-in New ‘Department Harold Shields Athena Civil Air Patrol Squadron Ohio University

Mrs Lucy Cranmer Funeral Services Planned

Mrs Lucy Cranmer who died Saturday will have funeral services at the Chapel with Rev Drell Gott officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Survived by brothers and sisters in Athens County and many nieces nephews and cousins including Char Lee Trane Harvey John Mary Howell Otek Vy and Sarah Bridge. Family home in Long Run. Also 19 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. RSM Meeting Set Athens Council 15 RSM to meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple per Paul V Maynard.

Lucy Cranmer Drell Gott Athens County Charlee Trane Harvey John Mary Howell Otek Vy Sarah Bridge Long Run RSM Athens Council Masonic Temple Paul V. Maynard

Friendly Agents Cover Insurance Needs in Athens and Glouster

Local ad style note highlights agents Donald Barstow C B Dillon C M Gill D M Goddard Houck Van Dyke Earl Mathews and Murphy Seel Seiple Kempton and Richard Guinther. Mentions community support and safe driving campaigns in Athens Ohio and Glouster Ohio.

Athens Ohio Donald K. Barstow C. B. Dillon C. M. Gill & Co D. M. Goddard Houck & van Dyke Earl F, Mathews, Inc R, Murphy & Son Dwight H. Rutherford Peter B. Seel Seiple & Kempton

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