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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1958

Page

7

County Court Brings In Near 2500 in First Quarter

The Athens County Court reports about 2500 in fines and costs from roughly 75 cases in January through March. Most cases involve drunken driving with fines of 125 and jail time. largest fine was 300 for a coal firm bond violation, 175 for shooting a rabbit out of season. Expenses ran about 2300, including judge’s near 600 salary and a part time secretary. The court is in a county furnished building with movable furniture. judge Stanley aims to be ahead for the first year.

Edward Stanley Stanley

Athens County Native Dies in Lancaster Hospital

Kennard Johnson 59, native of Athens County, died suddenly at Lancaster Hospital Thursday afternoon. He lived in Lancaster ten years and worked at Sears, Roebuck Co. Survived by wife Blanche, brothers Vernon and Darrel, and sister Mrs. Bryan Cotterm an. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Jagers and Sons. burial Alexander Cemetery Hebbardsville. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday.

Kennard Johnson Athens County Lancaster Hospital Whitehall Athens Lancaster Sears, Roebuck Co Blanche Vernon Darrel St. Louis Bryan Cotterman Columbus Jagers and Sons Harold Sturm Alexander Cemetery Hebbardsville

Man Pleads Guilty To Excess Speed In Municipal Court

Earl R. Hains aged 26 of Athens Route 4 pled guilty in Municipal Court to exceeding speed limits. He was fined $10 plus costs after being charged by the State Highway Patrol with driving 60 mph in a 50 mph zone.

Earl R. Hains Athens

Alltogether Clovers 4 H Club Holds First Meeting

The Alltogether Clovers 4-H Club convened at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harner last week. Elected officers include Carla Whitlatch president Terry Powell vice president Patty Wildman secretary Barbra Allen treasurer Linda Woodyard news reporter and Dean McClure and Earl Powell recreation leaders.

Alltogether Clovers 4-H Club Carl Harner Carla Whitlatch Terry Powell Patty Wildman Barbra Allen Linda Woodyard Dean McClure Earl Powell

4-H Honor Club Skating Party At Athens Rink

The 4-H Honor Club held a skating party at the Athens roller rink for last year’s members. About 175 members attended in a gathering at the home of Karen Elliott with Karen Elliott as president Shirley Davis secretary treasurer Jacky Crow news reporter and Martha Beal recreation and songleader. Members are chosen by interest in community activities and the percentage of projects completed in club work.

Ing Karen Elliott Shirley Davis Jacky Crow Martha Beal 4-H Athens Roller Rink Honor Club

Carthage Clover Girls Elect Club Officers

The Carthage Clover Girls met at advisor Mrs Mildred Chapman and elected Kathy Chapman as president Darlene Barnhart as vice president Lillian Baker as secretary Lorenee Baker as treasurer and Freda Pullins as news reporter Hilltop 4 H Club also named officers at a recent meeting.

Carthage Clover Mildred Chapman Kathy Chapman Darlene Barnhart Lillian Baker Lorenee Baker Freda _ Pullins

Severson Services Held at Hanover Pa

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for Berton E. Severson 74 who died unexpectedly Monday at his Abbotstown home. Burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery Hanover. Surviving are his wife Ethel A Magee Severson two sons Kenneth B Hanover and Robert N Hartford Conn two sisters Blanche Schiable Altamont and Lena Fowler Albany N Y and six grandchildren.

Hanover Berton E. Severson Abbotstown Rest Haven Cemetery Ethel A. Magee Severson Kenneth B Robert N Hartford, Conn Blanche Schiable Altamont Lena Fowler Albany N. Y

New Marshfield resident Carmi Shafer dies at noon

Carmi A. Shafer died at noon today at his home in New Marshfield. Hoodlet Funeral Home will announce funeral arrangements.

New Marshfield Carmi A. Shafer Hoodlet Funeral

Athens Declares Annual Clean Up Week May 5 9

Mayor Kenneth W. Sands proclaims May 5 to 9 as annual Clean-Up week in Athens urging residents to clean lands yards vaults cesspools sheds and barns and remove trash. City plans pickup by garbage trucks with a schedule to be announced.

Athens Kenneth W. Sands

Athens Dancing Fingers 4-H Club Holds Meeting at Church

The Athens 4-H club met at First Presbyterian Church with 11 members and one guest, Mrs. Florence McBride, home economics extension agent. A hemming and sleeve insertion demo preceded a safety talk by Susan Brothey, then Karen Kelch led square dancing and the group celebrated Susan Brothey's birthday.

Athens First Presbyterian Church Florence McBride Susan Brothey Karen Kelch

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