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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1947

Page

5

Removal of Oil From Ames Property Charged in Suit

A lawsuit filed in Common Pleas Court by John Mauler, a minor, and Frank Mauler Jr against Sidney Carpenter, Erson Glazier, and Leone Smith seeks 84580.45 dollars plus 10000 punitive damages for oil removal from 253.67 acre Ames Township property. The plaint alleges life estates once held by Sarah Jane Smith and John Smith led to unauthorized exploration and disposal of 15504.88 barrels of Pennsylvania grade petroleum worth 52716.59, with continued interest from March 1, 1947, plus injunctive relief to stop further removal and trespass.

Common Pleas Court John Mauler Frank Mauler Crawford County Frank Mauler, Jr State of Washington Sidney Carpenter Erson Glazier Leone Smith Amesville John Smith Ames Township Sarah Jane Smith Maulers Executrix

Athens to Hear Robles Tonight

Senor Robles is scheduled to address a town audience at 7 30 p m in Memorial Auditorium on the subject of the United Nations Security Council. The event will be preceded and followed by stirring international music by Ohio University's Varsity Band conducted by Edgar Moore.

Senor Robles Memorial Auditorium United Nations Security Council Ohio University Edgar Moore

UN Security Council Power Outlined in Student Talk

Senor Alfonso Robles spoke on the UN Security Council noting its primary responsibility for peace and security. He described the council’s powers over armaments disputes and regional arrangements, and explained the veto history and the composition of 11 members including five permanent powers.

UN Security Council Security Council United Nations United Nations Security Council Alfonso Robles Robles Memorial Auditorium United Natons Ministry of Foreign Affairs Joseph E. Johnson U.S. Department of State Russia France United States Britain Soviet China Australia Brazil Poland Belgium Columbia Syria

Pork Larceny Trial Costs Top $2 347 03 in Athens County

Athens County tallies the final cost of its pig larceny trial at 2347.03 dollars. The tally itemizes attorney fees for the assistant prosecutor, jury pay, witness costs, sheriff, stenographer, deposition and grand jury work, and court office charges. The defendants’ legal fees are listed separately and not included in the county total.

Athens County Alberta C Common Pleas Court Eleanor Beckler Clerk of Courts Fairfield County George G. Gaul Nial Koehler Arthur Hines J. G. Hope

Mr. Robinette Dies at 47 in Athens Home

Lester Slim Robinette aged 47 died Wednesday at his residence 77 Mary Ave Athens after years of ill health from a broken back suffered in 1946. He was a painter and paperhanger survived by wife Connie and sister Mrs Roy Price. Funeral Friday 1 pm Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Rev O M Ave, burial New Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call Jagers funeral home.

Lester Slim) Robinette Mary Ave Athens Robinette Connie Roy Price Pilgrim Holiness Church O. M New Marshfield Cemetery Jagers

Sixteen-Plane Air Show Closes Army Week Program

A 16 plane air show is set for Friday as the windup feature of Army Week. Ohio University Airport pilots will fly in formation over the city at 3 p.m. Tomorrow. An open house at the airport will let visitors meet WWII era pilots and ask questions.

Ohio University Army Advisory Committee

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Bernard Cooley Athens a son for Mr and Mrs Don Hooper Athens and a son for Mr and Mrs F J Abdella Nelsonville Admitted include Wanda Ray Athens major surgery Mike Erdy Jacksonville medical John Wallace Gloucester medical Frank Hooper Shade accident Dismissed include Mrs Harry Lackey and daughter Athens Mrs James Carsey Athens Mrs Louis Muzio Millfield Mrs Lucinda Martin Albany Eugene Dowler Chauncey

Bernard Cooley Athens Don Hooper F. J. Abdella Nelsonville Wanda Ray Mike Erdy Jacksonville John Wallace Glouster Frank Hooper Shade Harry Lackey James Carsey Louis Muzio Millfield Lucinda Martin

Athens okays 1947 school budget 208,689

Athens city school system adopts a 1947 budget of 208,688.88 with 16,865 for debt service. March bills are approved and 445 for a floor cleaning machine authorized. An electric scoreboard clock for Athens High School athletic field is ordered from Webster City Iowa and will be delivered this summer. All board members attend. next meeting set for May 7.

Athens City Athens High School Athletic Board Webster City Iowa

Goddard 938 Succumbs With Long Marietta Family Ties

W R Goddard of Marietta dies leaving extensive descendants. He married Annie Blake in 1881, then Fannie Henry in 1882 and fathered seven children. Surviving are Augusta, Gladys, Estelle, Mary, John R, Helen, and D M Goddard, plus 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral set Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Jagers funeral home with Rev. Harold Kellogg officiating. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.

Ohio University Park Place Marietta Okla William Blanche Warrener Goddard Fannie Eliza Henry Charles Henry Amesville Augusta Goddard Gladys Salmon Chenoa Ill Estelle Dutton Dayton Mary G. Covert Athens John R. Goddard Corpus Christi Texas Helen Fisher Perrysburg D. M. Goddard Laura Fisher Dallas Charles B. Goddard Jagers Funeral Home W. State St Harold F. Kellogg W. Union St

Two Hurt in Crash on Route 124 Near Reedsville

State Highway Patrol reported a collision on Route 124 injuring two people. Harry S. Littleton 21 of Athens and Richard Boring 25 of Reedsville drove the cars involved. Sue Wilson 2 and Margaret Crisper 17 of Reedsville suffered minor injuries and were treated by a Coalville physician. Littleton was cited to appear before Tuppers Plains Justice Parker for unsafe operation.

Route 124 Harry S. Littleton Athens Richard Boring Reedsville State Highway Patrol Sue Wilson Margaret Crisper Coalville Littleton Tuppers Plains Justice of the Peace Parker

DAV To Meet Friday With Member Drive Open

Conrath Bean Chapter 37 of Disabled American Veterans will meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the Armory with refreshments after. The chapter runs its annual drive for yearly and life memberships from April 6 to June 30. Veterans discharged for disease or injury are eligible.

Conrath-Bean

Keep Dogs Chickens Penned As Mayor Warns Compliance

Mayor Franz Woodworth recalls a city ordinance requiring dogs and chickens to be penned from March 1 to October 1. Owners are warned to comply or face a fine. Property owners have already voiced serious trespassing objections to barking and roaming animals.

Franz Woodworth

Youth Recreation Center Debut At Moose Lodge

About 150 teens attended the first weekly recreation sponsored by Lodge 1399 Loyal Order of Moose at the W Union Street club rooms. The program offers free activities for teens up to 16 to replace the former Athens Youth Center with sandwiches soft drinks and a juke box dancing from 6 to 9 30 p m each Wednesday. Parents are invited to attend as open houses are supervised by the youth center committee chaired by George Ashworth.

Lodge 1399 Loyal Order of Moose McCoy Youth Center George Ashworth

Lancaster St. Station Sold to Athens Buyers

The sale of the service station at 46 N. Lancaster St. was announced by C. E. Schuster and Sons. Owner C. E. Schuster and his three sons sold the business to Earl Hooper and Charles Hardman of Athens. The Schusters, all World War II veterans, will focus on a new cement block plant on Route 33 south of Chauncey and relocate a repair garage and used car agency to the Route 33 site.

N. Lancaster St C. E. Schuster Route 33 Chauncey Schuster

Hayride Revival Flourishes Under Buddy Richards

Buddy Richards runs a thriving business reviving old-time hayrides bringing back classic rural pleasures. The effort taps nostalgia and draws communities to share rustic rides and seasonal entertainment.

Buddy Richards

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Ames Marcinko Fort St Mr. Robinette Athens Pharmacy Drury's Sheltering Arms Hospital Sia SOYA Crax Kenny's Bunc Theohio W. R. Goddard DAV Pipdos Richland Ave Dial Lancaster St Zemo Joe Marsh Buddy Town Hall Shoreside Tavern Pound Ridge America United States Brewers Foundation van Dykes van Dyke's van Dyke Market Athens, O WWER Henry J. Taylor Buick Co N. Court and Carpenter Sts Athens, Ohio
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