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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1950

Page

7

Nelsonville School Board Fined in York Bus Dispute

Testimony showed York and Nelsonville clashed over pupil transportation from Oct 1949. Witnesses Andrew Donahue Preston Dexter and Deputy County Auditor James Whaley described bus routes and alleged violations of a restraining order. The York board contends Nelsonville used chamber of commerce transport and free license plates while the case centers on a bus sale and student pickups.

Attorney Bolin Andrew Donahue Preston Dexter James Whaley Donahue Dexter Eeagen Bill Wickliff Nelsonville Wickliff Happy Hollow Whaley York Township Bolin York Rural Board York Board Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce City Board Chamber of Commerce Clarence Johnson Chamber Deanville

Two youths bicycle cross-country despite first snow in months

Merle Pierce and Ralph Myhre of Bremerton Washington rode through Athens in a cross country trek planned to end in Washington DC They have logged 3000 miles in Mexico and other states and plan future routes to New York Chicago and Canada They funded travel by farm and store work and expect to finish by June 1 after completing sophomore year at Olympic Junior College.

Ralph Myhre Merle Pierce Bremerton, Wash Athens Bremerton Wash Washington, D. C Mexico British Columbia Oregon California Arizona Texas New York City Chicago Canada Los Angeles Methodist Hospital Houston Ohio American Youth Hostel Olympic Junior College University of Washington

Guard Drills and Plans Dance At Athens Ohio National Guard Armory

The NCO Club of Athens Ohio National Guard began preparations for an Armed Forces Day Dance at the Armory next month with Lt Clyde V Scott Jr announcing tickets will be sold later. The unit also plans summer range firing at Camp Sherman and conducted carbine and M 1 rifle training. Sgt E C Rife and Cpl William J Abraham completed one of ten sub courses paving eligibility for appointment as second lieutenants.

NCO Club of Athens Ohio National Guard Armed Forces Clyde V. Scott, Jr Camp Sherman Scott Sgt E. C. Rife Cpl William J. Abraham National Guard

Merchandise and Cash Stolen at Trimble Store

Sheriff and deputy report a Trimble Morrison grocery store break in. Entry gained by a rear window. 50 cartons of cigarettes 14 boxes of candy bars 4 cartons of chewing gum and $4.26 in cash taken. Investigation by Deputy Marie Pincelli referenced.

George Bateman Bateman Morrison Marie Pincelli

Boy Scouts Award Merit Badges at Troop 57

Four scouts from Troop 57 had merit badges approved by the Board of Review at the Methodist Church last night. Recipients were Guale Vermillion sculpture and scholarship, Bruce Roach wood carving, George Kabat Jr scholarship, and Jack Kabat cooking and pioneering. Arthur Long is scout master. Alpha Phi Omega members presided, including Ray Heard Dick Howell Eric Furman John Finley Matthew Stark.

Board of Review Methodist Church Guale Vermillion Bruce Roach George Kabat, Jr Jack Kabat Arthur Long Alpha Phi Omega Ray Heard Dick Howell Eric Furman John Finley Matthew Stark

Guysville Driver Fined After Crash

Stanley Nickoson, 28, of Guysville Route 1, was fined $10 and costs by Mayor W P Mickle after being arraigned Thursday on a reckless operation charge. He was committed to county jail for nonpayment. Police arrested him after an early Thursday morning crash he was involved in.

Stanley Nickoson Guysville W. P. Mickle Nickoson

Winter Lingers Amid April Cold In Athens

The Athens forecast remains wintry with snow flurries and a low of 19 degrees overnight. Thursday’s high stayed near 30 with strong winds, contrasting with last year’s 78 degree April 14 reading.

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