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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1955

Page

6

Athens Patrol Auxiliary Heads to State Convention

Athens County unit members of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary plan to attend the eleventh annual convention in Columbus April 23 and 24. About 20 auxiliary members from the Athens and Nelsonville American Legion posts will join five from Hocking County, with Cpl. R. E. Henderson and Patrolman M. M. Robinson also representing the county. The two day session will feature Seaborn F. Collins national commander of the American Legion and address national security and Legionary roles. Speakers include Col. George Mingle, James Wagenselier, A. C. Felty, Maj Leo Kreber, Brig. Gen Kenneth Cooper, and Attorney General William O’Neill regarding the Citizens Sarcotics Committee. The convention opens April 23 at the hotel with programs at Central High School auditorium.

Athens County State Highway Patrol Auxiliary Columbus M. M. Robinson Athens Nelsonville American Legion Hocking County Cpl R. E. Henderson Robinson Nso Deshler-Histon Edgar Tuckerman Ram William O'Neill Citizens Sarcotics Committee George Mingle James Wagenselier A. C. Felty Ohio Department of Highway Safety Leo Kreber Adjutant General of Ohio Kenneth Cooper

Courts Fine 3 Drivers In Municipal and County Courts

State Highway Patrol cited James Hotnit of Haydenville for leaving the scene of an accident near Hollister on Route 78. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Robert E Powers of Athens paid 15 dollars and costs for passing in a hazardous zone. Arthur D Simons of Athens paid 20 dollars and costs for speeding. Raymond McCray of Columbus was fined 10 dollars plus costs in Rockbridge for unsafe operation.

Hocking James Hotnit Haydenville Hollister Robert E. Powers Athens Arthur D. Simons Court of Justice of the Peace Tucker of Rockbridge Raymond McCray Columbus

Students Return OU City Schools Resume Classes

Students returned to Athens Wednesday after a week-long spring break as OU and city schools restarted. The term resumes at noon, with the second semester ending June 12 and outdoor commencement slated for that weekend. About 1400 city students also returned, their last recess before the June 2 commencement.

Umversey Athens

Two Held in Destruction Pleas of Guilty

Bobby Dale Dalton aged 23 of Coolville Route 2 and Marion Burton 18 of Colville Route 3 pleaded guilty to malicious destruction charges filed by Edward Wyer near Stewart. The defendants were arrested by sheriff deputies.

Bobby Dale Dalton Coolville Marion Burton Colville Edward Wyer Near Stewart

Real Estate Transfers Amid Athens County Listings

Real estate transfers in Athens County include parcels in York Township Nelsonville and Athens with buyers such as Zaleb Bratton David C White and Robert E Murray. Transfers cover numerous lots 1155 1156 1157 1158 and parts of 1159 plus other properties and lease lots in York Township Athens and Glouster with several names appearing such as William Andes Mary Nac lenderry Abdelia and Doris Irene Piper.

Ance J.rriupo Athens Zaleb Bratton David C White Glouster York Town York Wyer Gheumety Byrd Uns Meconinay Ison York Row HS. McConshay Pittsby James Smith Nelsonville Samuel Altman Athens County Robert E. Murray Lesley Kerr Amanda Jones Deanville York Township Donald H.milliron Essie M.” Milliron Giouster Giouste Roy Jeffers Charles Ma New Marshfield Waterton Township Doris Irene Piper Lancaster Real St Cheetman Netconvil Herman A Lanning Nelson New York Um—Roy Charles E. Manderbach Execu Tau Kappa Epsilon National Association For the Advancement Carl M. Ferguson George Billy Vern Haning May McLain White Oliver Buster Henry P. Lay Charles Russell Athens’ County Floyd Cooper Charles i Russell Maker Isle I Shields Robert L. Foughty

Mr McKibben Dies at 69 in Ohio Coal Miner Life

Athens County resident and retired coal miner Mr McKibben died unexpectedly at his home between Athens and Chauncey after a stroke. Survived by wife Roxie four daughters Dana Williams Clarence Morrison D B Roebuck and George Wiggins two sons Robert and Vernon and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Dowler-Ferguson Hughes.

Licenses Doubled in Athens County Marriage Applications

Twenty one Athens County couples filed marriage license applications in March, nearly doubling last year's total of eleven. Probate Court records show a wide age range from 17 to 70 for grooms, and 19 to 67 for brides, with occupations spanning inspector, physician, beautician, journalist, and more. Breadwinners include servicemen, factory workers, students, clerks, and laborers. three applicants are retired.

Athens County Farmer Anne

Athens County to Move Welfare Offices to New Cottages

The county plans moving the Child Welfare Board offices from the Palmer Building to two newly prepared cottages on State Street. The change consolidates operations and reduces staff, with girls housed in one cottage and boys in another, while the main building becomes a recreation space and board offices.

Athens Trunaey Eny? Irll Palmer Build Board Helen Wallace Kenneth Main Garrett Rowena Elise Long Lance Sams Nec Bobo Ro Jang Sat Stanton Ol Researchan

Ex Engineer Dies at 78 in Ohio Valley

John Wail, a retired engineer born November 29, 1876 in Clifton West Virginia, died Wednesday at 3 30 PM at home. He is survived by his wife Margaret Rappold and two brothers William of Columbus and Walter of Middleport. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Trevey Funeral Home at Sacred Heart Church.

Mm. Swarth J. Wail Dei Sim Om’ Naylor Mr. Wael Clifton W. Va John Elen Morar Margaret Rappold William Columbus Walter Middleport Waddell Sacred Heart Church Trevey Funeral Fame

Masons Set To Meet At Savannah Lodge Chapter

Savannah Lodge 466 FAAM will meet at 8 p m Thursday, announced Eerl Linton.

Masons SHEET Guysville- Savannah FAAM Eerl Linton

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes

Hospital notes record births and discharges around Athens Ohio. Mr and Mrs James Smith of Guysville welcomed a son. Several patients were admitted including Kristomer Peck Zales Maheny from Athens and Richard Whitehouve with Merlene Byrd of Athens. Discharges include Mrs Etta Hart of Chauncey Clifford Miser of Albany and Perry Lucas of Athens Route 3. Marilyn McBride and Delbert White are listed in Athens. Mra Ellen McVey of Athens Route 5 appears.

James Smith Guysville Kristomer Peck Zales Maheny Athens Richard Whitehouve Athe Merlene Byrd Etta Hart Chauncey Clifford Miser Albany Perry Lucas Marilyn McBride Delbert White Ellen McVey

Walter White's Post Filled With NAACP

The Bennington, repaired and overhauled, sailed from Bayonne Naval Supply Depot for regular duty. Eleven months ago it killed 103 men, shifting the Walter White’s Post to a new NAACP emphasis following the disaster.

New York Bennington Bayonne Walter White NAACP

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