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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1955

Page

7

International Needs Shape Education Says Ohio U President

Ohio University President John C Baker told students that education today is measured by international needs. He cited his Geneva observations and travels in India, Pakistan, Egypt, Cyprus, Lebanon, and Israel, urging colleges to pursue peace, health, and global responsibility beyond local standards.

Baker Geneva Ohio U Vais Nawons Ohio University John C. Baker United Na*tions Social Coun Switzerland India Pakistan Egypt Cyprus Lebanon Israel State Department United Nations U. S Lunder Bes

Athens Water Plan Sparks Debate On Extension And Plants

The Athens city water questions center on distribution extensions, a treatment plant, and a softening plant. Officials say little progress has been made in 20 years, with new lines and a dam project costing about 304,560 funded from water revenues. Debate rages over a treatment plant costing about 250,000 and a softening unit at 90,000, plus combined financing options and a voter referendum petition amid controversy.

Athens P Whites Trent Tre Ieeks

United Appeals Outlines Agency Budget Hearings and Totals

The United Appeals board reviews tentative agency budgets led by Roberts and Pendry with George Rutkoske. Agencies include Salvation Army YMCA Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Red Cross and Mental Health. Totals show 1965 budget near 28700 with reserves for general expenses and emergencies.

Roberts Harper c.Pendry George Rutkoske Een Act Salvation Army YMCA Boy Secute United Appeals General | Board General Board Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Red Cross Salvation Army United Appeals

Two Join Navy Unit ROC Heard At OU Meeting

Ohio University ROTC notes two new Navy ROC members and a report by a young reservist. Barry Gottlieb from Cleveland trained in Newport RI and earned acceptance in February. Other OU students, James Lewis of Columbus and Lloyd Christiansen of Hartford, also assigned to ROC units. Meetings continue at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Speech Building with drills and firing practice planned.

Amensaval Rew Otte Tex Corps ROC Ohio University Barry Gottleid Cleveland Newport Soren Cal Fete MOC Cucee Columbus James Lewis Columie Lloyd Christiansen Hartford D. Hoses Coro Military Sea Transportation Ser i Alaska Vincent Juker Wil

Fine levied on Vern Arthur Riley for truck operations

A fine of $10 and cont was levied against Vern Arthur Riley, charged by the State Highway Patrol with operating a 1946 truck. The report notes the roadside case and penalty details as part of the docket.

Vern Arthur Riley Rove State Highway Patrol

School Bus Slit Damage Near Coolville

A Carthage-Troy school bus on Route 50 west of Coolville was damaged Thursday morning when struck by a truck. The bus carried no children and no injuries were reported. Bus driver Loyd Washburn of Coolville was turning into his driveway when hit by a truck operated by Henry Terwver, who was passing another truck. Terwver was cited into Municipal Court on improper passing.

Carthage-Troy Coolville State Highway Patrol Loyd Washburn Henry Terr W.ver Terry

Thet? Theft Reported by Clifford Williams

Theft of two spotlights and a wrench set from a parked car was reported Friday to city police by Clifford Williams of Tiffin. Williams said his car was parked on Stewart Street in the Ohio University Jet area.

Clifford Williams Tiffin Fal Williams Oho University Stewart St

Legion approves bids for new home on Union Street

Approval of construction bids for a new American Legion post home on Union Street includes a concrete block structure with brick front. The 98 by 52 foot building will feature a large conference room rest rooms kitchen clubroom and offices on a one and a quarter acre site reaching to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks. The project total is around 80 dollars?

American Legion Union Sa Gennani Veron Wm Broce Sean Struc Compton Baltimore and Ohio

DAV District Meeting Set in Ironton with DAV leaders

Three officers of the Conrath Bean Chapter plan to attend a joint conference of the ninth and tenth districts of the Ohio DAV in Ironton. A service officer’s school will be held in the morning, followed by an afternoon address by Harold O. Parke of Columbus, department commander, Mrs. Mary Barker of Warren, Women’s Auxiliary department commander, and other state and national officers. Athens attendees include Lloyd Copeland, commander, William Boyd, junior vice commander, and C. J. Ailstock, adjutant and treasurer, at the Tonton DAV hall Front and Center Streets.

Conrath Bean Chapter The Disabled American Veterans Ohio Department of the DAV Ironton Harold O. Parke Columbus Mary Barker Warren Women's Auxiliary Department Athens Fate Lloyd Copeland William Boyd C. J. Ailstock Tonton Dav Hall Front Center Streets

Rain Freshens Cisterns as Athens County Receives Rain

An electrical storm lit the night with lightning and brought rain beneficial to cisterns and wells in Athens County. Observer C L Colmer reported total rainfall of 0.82 inches with a low of 63 degrees. At 11 am today the temperature was 68 degrees and the weekend forecast called for average 62 degree temperatures with an overcast sky.

Athens C. L. Colmer

District Y Meeting Set At Jackson Y District Y Meeting

District Y of the Souther Ship area announced a 16 club meeting at Canters Cave north of Jackson on Route 35 Sunday October from 10 am to 3 pm to train and prepare HY and Trek officers. Arrangements are by Donald House and Sanford Kealrns of Jackson with clubs including Athens Logan Lancaster Hi Y and Nelsonville Jackson Gal poli Oak Hill Ironton South Point and Wilson Hey involved.

Egzeraon Ormane Oy Donald House Sanford Kealrns Jackson Athens Logan Lancaster

Uniforms Distributed for Athens Civil Air Patrol

Uniforms were distributed to members of the Athens squadron Civil Air Patrol at a meeting Thursday night at the Ohio University Airport. Squadron Commander HT Olson said the group aims to have every man in uniform for Sunday's double feature program. A fly-in breakfast and practice search and rescue mission funds a cadet training program for 14 to 16 year olds. Residents and pilots are invited to the breakfast from 7 to 11:30 am.

Athens Civil Air Patrol Ohio University HT. Olson Delign

Worker treated for knife wound at Ohio University campus

A maintenance worker at Ohio University was treated by emergency squadmen after a knife penetrated his knee while he was working on the OU Center. The incident occurred this morning near 1 McKinley Avenue, involving 21 year old Burt, a singer from the area.

Singer Burt X. McKinley Ave Ohio University OU Cen

Radar Device Used In Patrol Arrests

State highway patrolmen used radar on Ticuana Ave to stop speeding. Three drivers were fined in Municipal Court Friday morning. Court records show Cloyce G. Martin, 40, 454 Richland Ave, fined $11 and costs. Doyle I. Gandee, 58, Athens Route 1,315 fined and costs. Frederick McKelvey, 46, Athens Route 4, PRIS and costs.

Ticuana Ave Cloyce G. Martin Richland Ave Doyle I. Gandee Athens Frederick McKelvey

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