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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1956

Page

7

Dr James P Porter 83 Dies in Swarthmore Memorial services set

Dr James P Porter 83 former Ohio University psychologist and longtime editor of the Journal of Applied Psychology died Saturday in Swarthmore Pa at the home of his daughter Mrs P M Dixon Memorial services were held today at the Presbyterian Church in Swarthmore He served as OU professor and department chair from 1922 to 1943 presided over the Midwest Psychological Association in 1942 and the Ohio Academy of Science in 1935 Survivors include another daughter Mrs M Green of Hudson New York and his wife Mrs Porter who died earlier during World War II He came to OU from Clark University Wooster Massachusetts where he held a deanship.

Swarthmore James P. Porter Ohio University P. M. Dixon Porter Journal of Applied Psychology Midwestern Psychological Association Ohio Acade Clark University Wooster Mass Athens M. Green Marjorie Hudson N. Y Orter Warthmore Presbyterian

Postponed Hearing on Storm Sewer District Four Assessments

Mayor Peter Seel announced a postponement of the equauz board hearing on Storm Sewer District Four assessments. The hearing now set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 36, was delayed because one board member could not attend the original Thursday night session.

Equauz Voard Peter Seel

McBee Promotions Announce Three Athens Leaders

Three McBee executives in Athens were named to head key departments. Harry M. Begg becomes vice president and production manager at McBee products. Paul Kimes and Orville Weissman are appointed managers in the order department and accounting division. All have long service with the company and strong ties to Ohio University.

Athens Fromer Services Department All Harry M. Begg Royal McBee Sompany Ates Ohio University Ager McBee Products Smith and Kimes Weissman Wilson Smith Smith Ploye Columbia Begg Paul Kimes University of Cincin Order S. Department Orville Weissman

Kids Day Event Slated Saturday by Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis Club will sponsor a free movie for about 1000 youngsters on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1:31 p.m. at the Varsity Theater. Thirteen cartoons will be shown and treats handed out. Event is proclaimed by Mayne Peter B. Seel to honor American youth, led by Kiwanian Pat Collins.

Swauona Kiwanis Club Mayne Peter B. Seel Varsity Theater Management Pat Collins

Future Voter Unit Planned in Athens County

A Future Voters League for Athens County youths ages 16 to 21 will be formed Thursday at 6 p.m. at Hotel Berry. Don Campbell, former county representative to the Ohio legislature, will teach government functions and voting procedures. Attendance of all eligible boys and girls invited.

Voters’ League Athens County Hotel Berry Republican Offcials Don Campbell Ohio

Parker resident fined in Ohio University lot exit incident

Donald K. Oliver of Highland Ave apartments was fined 25 dollars and costs for unsafe operation after trying to back out of an Ohio University lot and damaging three autos. Archie Greer and Robert Blackmore owned two of the hit vehicles. In a separate Monday night case William Blackstone of 79 S. Congress St faced a bond hearing after denying failure to yield. Blackstone’s left turn into opposing traffic injured two women riding with Eugene Roberts near Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Donald K. Oliver Highland Ave Oliver Ohio University Archie Greer Corwell Rd Robert Blackmore Elmwood Dr William Blackstone S. Congress St Blackstone Union St Shafer Eugene Roberts Smith St Sheltering Arms Hospital

Zoo Bans Mynah Bird for Cussing at Detroit Zoo

The talking mynah, Blackie, is barred from the Detroit Children's Zoo until it cleans up its language. Trainers hold the bird in a back aviary room to curb its blistering expletives.

Veamurr Blackie Mynah Bird Detroit

Athens County Land Transfers Highlight Local Real Estate Moves

A series of Athens County transfers shows Kathryn Fulton transferring 3 acres in Lodi Township to Myrle Griffin and Carl V. Herbst selling 3.33 acres in Trimble Township to Robert C. Emrich. Other deeds include Emrich selling to Joseph A. Nedermeyer, and multiple in-town parcels in Athens Township. A jail note follows: Elmer Mitchell, 34, Lancaster, jailed after failing to pay a $25 fine plus costs in Municipal Court for intoxication.

Kathryn Fulton Athens County Myrle Griffin Coolville Lodi Carl V. Herbst Montgomery County Robert C. Emrich Hollister Trimbler Springfield Joseph A. Nedermeyer Glouster Trimble Clyde L. White, Jr Pauleta White Teal Colville Dewey Laughlin Sue T. Harrell Lancaster Elmer Mitchell

Harvest Moon Signals Autumn Reach In Athens Area

Frost touched rural areas as fall colors emerged around Athens with lows near 36 in Hamley Run and 43 in the city at 5 am. County Agent Ross Wright notes frost in the vicinity. Weather forecasters expect colder temps while autumn arrives. Bond forfeiture reports: Donald Kasky, 24, forfeited a 30 appearance bond in Municipal Court, charged with intoxication.

Athens Hamley Run Ross Wright U. S C. L. Colmer Colmer Youngstown Donald Kasky Municipal Cport

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