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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1961

Page

6

Motor Vehicle Fees Distributed to Athens County Municipalities

Checks totaling 127518.30 were mailed to Athens County municipalities as the first advanced distribution of 1961 motor vehicle registration fees. The county reports 81 percent of county total funds, with Albany Amesville Athens Buchtel Chauncey Coolville Glouster Jacksonville Nelsonville Trimble among recipients.

Athens County Ceive County Auditor's Office Albany Amesville Athens Buchtel Chauncey Coolville Glouster Jacksonville Nelsonville Trimble

Suit Filed After Crash Near Circle Hill Route 33

El mer G. Russell filed in Common Pleas Court for judgment of 27059.70 against Hartzell O. Nixon and Euell D. Elswick over a April 1960 traffic crash on Route 33 near Circle Hill. Russell says he was a passenger in Nixon s pickup when it collided with Elswick s car and accuses both defendants of responsibility for his injuries.

Common Pleas Court Elmer G. Russell Hartzell O. Nixon Euell D. Elswick Route 33 Circle Hill Russell Nixon Elswick

Bond Forfeited by Route 33 Speeder in Municipal Court

George D. Hughes of New Lexington forfeited a $61 bond after missing his court appearance on speeding charges. State Patrol records say Hughes was clocked at 105 mph in a 50 mph zone on Route 33 Monday night. Charles W. Tinkham of The Plains also forfeited a $16 bond for a stop sign violation.

George D. Hughes New Lexington Hughes Charles W. Tinkham the Plains

Three More Athens Countians Excused From Jury Duty

Three more Athens Countians were excused from possible jury duty for the May term per Common Pleas Court entries. Don Kasler Jr and Hal P Quest were excused because their interests would be materially affected. Albert Shuster received a statutory exemption.

Athens Common Pleas Don Kasler, Jr Hal P. Quest Albert Shuster

Local Marriage Licenses Reported in Ohio Entries

The notices list couples from Nelsonville Glouster The Plains Amesville and Deanville with ages ranging from 18 to 24 and professions including upholsterer filling station attendant mason construction worker student cashier clerk typist and laborer.

Robert L. Cain Columbus Joyce Worthington Nelsonville Harold Donald Williams Trimble Carolyn Sue Price Glouster Dale Carr Charlotte Clark the Plains Ellis Joe Kasler Millfield Virginia Lee Quinn Amesville Robbie R. Rowe Mason Linda Loudner Deanville

Trespass and Assault Charges Continued in Municipal Court

Cases of trespassing and assault and battery filed against Robert Gerald de Laval by Sarah de Laval were continued in Municipal Court after being set for a hearing Tuesday.

Robert Gerald de Laval Sarah de Laval

Peace Bond Posted in Athens Court

A peace bond of 30 was posted Wednesday in Municipal Court by Harry Luman of Athens. He was charged by Irene Lowry of Athens with threatening to harm her.

Harry Luman Athens Irene Lowry

OU Industrial Arts Open House Draws 900 Students

More than 500 Southeastern Ohio high school students are expected in Athens for Ohio University’s industrial arts open house. The event runs 9 30 a m to 2 p m in the department laboratory building on West Union Street with OU students demonstrating graphic arts ceramics crafts electricity and electronics welding forge and foundry sheet metal machine shop internal combustion engines woodworking and driver education.

Southeastern Ohio Athens Ohio University W. Union St

School Pupils Visit Dairy Farm For Lesson Tour

West Elementary School second graders from Mrs. Maude Stauffer’s class toured Couladis Dairy Farm and Fairmont Dairy. They learned milking, feeding, pasteurization, homogenization, waxed cartons, cottage cheese, and churned milk into butter to conclude their unit on milk from farm to dairy.

Couladis Fairmont Maude Stauffer West Elementary School

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Paradissis Athens welcome a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Erwin The Plains welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mayer Athens welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce Chauncey welcome a son. Admitted Mrs Ernest B Linton Athens. Mrs Walter Keirns Millfield. Mrs Dallas Smith Athens. Mrs Charles White Athens. Dismissed Mrs Melwood Hostetler Ath ens. Stanley Davis Albany. John Hanfeldt Athens Route 5. Mrs Tom Smith Athens. Charles Cook Zaleski. Blood used one pint.

Pete Paradissis Athens Donald Erwin the Plains Henry Mayer John Pierce Chauncey Ernest B. Linton Walter Keirns Millfield Dallas Smith Charles White Melwood Hostetler Stanley Davis Albany John Hanfeldt Tom Smith Charles Cook Zaleski

Rome Registration Slated Thursday For First Grade entry

Registration for Rome Canaan School first graders will be held Thursday at 1 p m. Children who turn six by Sept 1 must attend with birth certificate. Herman Ellis, executive head, says other entrance requirements will be explained.

Stewart Rome-Canaan Herman Ellis

Land Sale Petitioned To Clear Unpaid Note

Mc Arthur Savings and Loan Association seeks a common pleas court order to sell Athens County real estate to satisfy an unpaid promissory note of 8063.90. Defendants include Garth R Miller and Luella L Miller and Roger Brown and Nancy Brown who claim an interest in the property.

Athens County McArthur Savings and Loan Association Common Pleas Garth R Luella L. Miller Roger Nancy Brown

Dianaok Ohio Senate approves DiSalle appointee to university board

The Ohio Senate on Tuesday confirmed Gov Michael V. DiSalle's choice Fred H Johnson of Columbus to the Ohio University board of trustees for a term ending in 1968.

Ohio Senate Michael V. DiSalle Fred H. Johnson Columbus Ohio University Board of Trustees

Woman Taken To Hospital After Possible Stroke

Mrs. Josephine White, 50, of 29 First St., was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the fire department emergency squad after a possible stroke at her residence around 6 12 p.m. Tuesday.

Josephine White First St Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department

Switzerland Physicist To Visit OU

Prof. G Busch of the Zurich Technical University visits Ohio University Monday to Thursday May 15 18 as part of a nationwide program to boost physics interest. Lectures discussions and faculty assistance organized under AAPT and AIP with NSF support. OU Professor C A Randall chairs the arrangements.

G. Busch Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich Switzerland Ohio University Busch American Association of Physics Teachers American Institute of Physics National Science Foundation

Ordinance Enjoined Against Glouster Peddler License

In Common Pleas Court an entry enjoins Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Jr from enforcing a village ordinance on John Cox of Nelsonville. Cox's June 1960 petition claims the peddler licensing rule does not apply to his home improvement business and, if it does, it is unconstitutional.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Jr John Cox Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Cox

Garage Sued After Stolen Truck Wreck

Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. sues Fred R. Beasley of Nelsonville in Common Pleas Court for 1152.82 seeking repayment for a stolen truck damaged in a wreck. The claim states the truck, left in the defendant’s garage for repair, was stolen with the key in the ignition.

Common Pleas Court The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co Fred R. Beasley Nelsonville York Township Trustees

Masonic Ceremony Attracts 201 Attendees From 37 Lodges

Paramuthia Lodge 25 F and AM held its annual inspection in the Masonic Temple Tuesday night with 201 Masons from 37 lodges. Master Doyle Hubbard led the lodge as 50 year members and visiting lodges were recognized, with officers and a Full Master Mason degree conferred. Lodges represented included Albany Marietta Amesville Maxburg Bartlett Belpre Bishopville New Marshfield Glouster Chesterhill Beverly Nelsonville Guysville Trimble Malta Stockport.

Paramuthia Lodge F&am Masonic Temple Russell L. Baily Masonic District Grand Lodge C. B. Mantis Cleveland Ed Ott Columbus Robert Will Jr McArthur Albany Marietta Amesville Maxburg Bartlett Belpre Bishopville New Marshfield Coolville McConnelsville Denvertown New Matamoras Glouster Chesterhill Beverly Nelsonville Guysville Trimble Malta Stockport

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