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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1961

Page

12

Public shelters urged as defense against nuclear attack

Dr Edward Teller argues for a national effort to build public and private shelters from cities to hamlets to survive blast and fallout. He cites 20 minute warning as key and says basements, simple shelters, and mass urban shelters could save millions, while acknowledging limits and costs.

DR. Teller Stark

Heath Methodist Youth Attend District Rally in Portsmouth

Middleport youths from Heath Methodist Church attended the district fall youth rally at Franklin Ave Church in Portsmouth under the theme A Faith to Share. Delegates included Forrest Bechtel Tom Ball Eric Chambers Barbara Jones Sandra Brewington Dianne McComas and Michael Sayre with Rev Raymon Konkright and Mrs Jamita Bachtel guiding.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Portsmouth Franklin Ave Forrest Bechtel Tom Ball Eric Chambers Barbara Jones Sandra Brewington Dianne McComas Michael Sayre Raymon Konkright Jamita Bachtel Konk

Middleport Personal Notices Roundup of Weekend Visits

Middleport residents and guests are listed with family and friends visiting from Michigan West Virginia and Ohio. Names include Carl Jones Co leen Waddell Carleen of Pontiac Jeannette Waddell Minnie Bever age Charlotte Perrin and more. Also reported are funeral attendees from Columbus and Huntington and students entering Ohio University in Athens.

Carl Jones Coleen Waddell Carleen Pontiac Mich Minnie Beverage Charlotte Perrin Charleston W. Va Jeannette Waddell Michigan Raymon Konkright Heath Methodist Church Robert Card Chester Charge Manchester James Fultz Greenfield and Son Lester Buffalo Mary Park Susan Park Joe Soltesz Columbus Margaret Soltesz St. Anthony Hospital St. Leo's Church L. C. Tennant Salineville Co. W. Tennant Springfield William Everson Wallace Bradford Middleport Franklin Newell Logan Vinton County Iva Ward I. E. Miller John Hart Huntington Dana Hamm Ohio University Athens Karen McElhinney Judy Butcher Michael Don Erwin

Postoffice Schedules Cut to Two Mails Daily at New Lexington

Perry County Postmaster T J Holden announced changes to mail delivery after October 1. Only two mails will arrive and depart daily at New Lexington with incoming mail routed through Zanesville.

New Lexington Perry County T. J. Holden Zanesville

Fly To Puerto Rico Mission Work For Helmuth Family

A former Perry County resident David Helmuth and his family will depart Friday by plane for San Juan Puerto Rico to work in the missionary field. He previously served as pastor of the Congo Community Church in Perry County for four years.

New Lexington Perry County David Helmuth San Juan Puerto Rico Congo

Editor Defects From Ta Kung Pao To West

Eric Chou, a top editor at Hong Kong's Ta Kung Pao, reportedly defected to the West, according to friends on Sunday.

Hong Kong Eric Chou Ta Kung Pao Friends

Surprise party honors Vir. Reibel on birthday

Mrs Henry Reibel hosted a Sunday evening party at the Reibel home in Wilkesville to celebrate Vir. Reibel's birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harley Strong and family. Mr and Mrs C E Clark and family. Mr and Mrs Lester Russell. Mr and Mrs Emerson Well. Mrs Cleland Hines. Mrs Denver Thomas. and Donley Reibel and daughters Donna and Fae. A birthday dinner for Harley Strongs, Donley Reibels, and Mr Earl Logan of Gallipolis followed at noon.

Pomeroy Henry Reibel Reibel Harley Strong Billy Donley Diane Wilkesville C. E. Clark Steve Mike Davis Thomas Cook Lester Russell Emerson Well Cleland Hines Denver Thoma Donley Reibel Donna Fae

Riley Family Weekend Visit Spans Delaware and Marion

Clifton Marshall Riley and family of Mason City and Ted Riley Sr. of Clifton West Virginia spent the weekend in Delaware visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Riley. They toured the Columbus Zoo on Saturday afternoon and were in Marion on Sunday.

Clifton Marshall Riley Jeff and David Mason City Ted Riley Sr W. Va Delaware Ralph Riley Columbus Zoo Marion

Commissioners Award Fuel OU Contract

The Meigs County Board of Commissioners approved a 90 day diesel fuel contract with The Standard Oil Co at 11 cents a gallon. Standing bills were approved for payment. County engineer Stanley J. Blaze wicz requested force account authorization to buy materials for road bridge repairs costing about $9000, but no action was taken.

Pomeroy Standard Oil Co Meigs County Board of Commissioners Stanley J. Blazewicz

Meigs Representatives To Attend Conference

Meigs County tuberculosis and health association representatives will attend the fall conference at Lake White near Waverly Friday. Middletown residents Mrs Wallace Bradford and Miss Frieda Faehnle along with Mrs Carl Kautz of Pomeroy Star Route and Mrs Clarence Headley of Racine will represent the Meigs group.

Middleport Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association Lake White Waverly Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association Wallace Bradford Frieda Faehnle Middlerort Carl Kautz Pomeroy Clarence Headley Racine

Paul Pine Elected President of Ohio Newspaper Classified Clinic

Paul Pine of the Newark Advocate has been elected president of the Ohio Newspaper Classified Clinic for the coming year.

Columbus Paul Pine Newark Advocate Ohio

Pomeroy Personal News Sparks Boston Vacation Returns

Mr and Mrs Allen C Hill Sr return from a two week vacation in Boston Mass Mrs Roy Dutcher of Marysville visits her parents Mr and Mrs Conrad Ohlinger and family Mr and Mrs John Schmitt of Columbus visit Monday with her sister Mr and Mrs Norma Goodwin

Allen C. Hill, Sr Boston Mass Roy Dutcher Marysville Conrad Ohlinger John Schmitt of Columbus Norma Goodwin

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Athens Messenger By Alton Blakeslee Associated Press New York Edward Teller University of California James A. Thompson Cheshire Mary M. Swisher Meigs County F. H. O'Brien Robert M Hill Bow Rutland Jessie Lanning Rutland Township L. H. Finley Columbus Street Somerset Maple Street Trimble Blanche Koons Edward Koons Court OF Common Pleas Athens County McArthur Savings & Loan Company McArthur, Ohio Garth R. Miller Luella L. Miller Roger Brown Nancy Brown Sears Toebuck and Company Marathon Florida General Delivery Leslie G. Johnson Sears Roebuck and Company Corporation Anes County County of Walter Smith Flossie Smith Elizabeth Shafer Ann Nurtney Zina A. Courtney Blanch Verity Edward Johnson Sears, Roebuck and Company Garth Riter Sears Roebuck and Company Willard Libby The Atomic Energy Commission West Meigs Hughes Funeral Home Theodore Ertle Ray Love Memoriam Roy Llewellyn Jack Claxton Athens County Fair Grounds C. E. Sheridan Amesville Auct TUP Harold Goddard Marietta Chemial Products Co W. Union Street Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine Archie J. Wright Cali Hazel Finsterwald Oldsmobile Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Ph. LY Platt’s Rambler Union St Peugeot R&h Gail Watkins Herb Washington Street Earl Baughman Albany Call LY Elmer Bobo Higgins Feed Store Richland Ave Sherwin-Williams Co Dickson Mone Co Marietta Chic White's Mill John van Meter Parkette Drive-In Richland Avenue Jake's South Court Street Jimmy W. Union St Rosenberg Depot Bardin Brothers Indianapolis Indiana East State Street Anderson Saf Imperial Motel U.S. 25 Dayton Anderson Tank & Mfg. Co N. Dort Highway Flint 6 Charles M. Danto Nutri-Bio Corporation Century Brick Corp. of America Century Brick Erie 2 Pennsylvania Juliana St Parkersburg West Virginia Steeth Lumber Company Columbus Road Schaeffer, Parker, Esterbrook Scripto Paper Mate Lindy Athens Office Supply W. Washington Ohio Trading Co Union St. Ph. LY Mathews Op & x Goodyear Eres Glover Cabinet Shop Smith Strawn Plumbing N. Court Charles P. Brown Winchester L. G. McConkey Spring St Eultu Vivian's Aviaries and Aquarium W. Fair Ave Lancaster Glouster Miller PO Factory St. Ph. LY U.S. Kennebec Gaylord Cook Stewart, Ohio Mr. Farmer Fray Fuigos DODGE Seneca Anglia English Ford Mercury Monterey FORD Lincoln Ray Riggs Lincoln-Mercury North Court Street Indiana Mobile Home Show Dannie’s Dannie Robinson Shade Chevrolet U.S. No South Waverly, Ohio Bowlby H.p. Cushman White's Zundapp B.S.A Billy Perry Motor Sales Nelsonville White E. Williams Raymond Misner Electric Motor Service Union Dial LY QO. Rose Suas Teed West Roofing Co Phone LY Janitros Furnace Sales and Service L. E. White I . Phoe D. M. Goddard W. State Cincinnate Livestock Cincinnati USDA E. State Street Bos Hess Fayette St Pomeroy Personals the Messenger Thelma Nelson Carpenter Kenmore Baker and Stauffer E. State Moore's Union Street Charles McGreanor Buck Auto Supply Phone Mahaffey Kirkendall Lawson Furniture Hamilton Grosvenor St van Leach
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