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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1953

Page

5

Athens Municipal Court Included in House Bill

A bill creating a municipal court in Athens was included in legislation recommended by a House Judiciary Subcommittee. The measure also places courts in Circleville, Cuyahoga Falls, Kenton, Delaware, Port Clinton, Ravenna, Sidney, and Tiffin with an emergency clause requiring nominating petitions nine days before the general election.

Athens House Associated Press Circleville Cuyahoga Falls Kenton Delaware Port Clinton Ravenna Sidney Tiffin Delaware and Portage

Advice on dog warden duties and court orders in county

County commissioners heard legal guidance from Prosecuting Attorney Joel Draper on handling a dog that killed chickens. Barnhart may take the dog if declared a public nuisance by a justice of the peace, with liability for any later acquittal. Also noted were public notices on electric work costs and road maintenance, plus debate over a municipal court bill and mayoral fines under state law.

Joel Draper Homer Barnhart Barnhart Japer Conrath Electric Co Athens County Court House Tarbace ‘Township Stout Run Senate Athens Board of Trade Athens League of Women Voters Athens County Bar Association Justice of the Peace House Judiciary Subcommittee Lytle Zuber R&franklin

Cooperation Pledged In Teacher Training

Deans of liberal arts colleges at Ohio’s six state supported universities passed a motion pledging cooperation with colleges of education and other university and state agencies to raise enrollment of teacher trainees. The one day session was hosted by Dean George Starcher of the Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences.

Colleges of Education Ohio George Starcher Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences

Ohio University ROTC names three distinguished military students

Lt. Col. John K. Graham announces 25 Ohio University ROTC members designated as distinguished military students for high academic standing and leadership. Among the honorees are three Athens students, Frank B. Dilley, Paul Lehman, and Richard G. Tunison.

Athens Ohio University Rotc John K. Graham Air Force Corps Frank B. Dilley Paul Lehman Richard G. Tunison

Four Fined on Intoxication Charges

Four persons were arraigned before Mayor Peter B. Lee on intoxication charges. Delbert Marks aged 24 and May Marks aged 45 from Columbus were jailed for failing to pay $10 and costs. Ralph Stover, 39 from Stewart Route 1, jailed for the same reason with charges filed by Donna Hurst. Paul T. Russell, 30 of Millfield Route 1 was fined $10 and costs after arrest by city police.

Monay Peter B. Lee Delbert Marks May Marks Columbus State Highway Patrol Ralph Stover Stewart Stover Donna Hurst Paul T. Russell Millfield

College Prank Draws Firemen To Zeta Tau Alpha House

A false report of a girl on the roof of the Zeta Tau Alpha house at 46 E Union St. led to two fire apparatus being dispatched at 7 45 p m Monday. Fire Chief Charles Dalton said the incident was a joke and no one was found on arrival.

Zeta Tau Alpha E. Union St Charles Dalton

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits and Discharges

The facility lists admissions including Rose Marie Downs of Millfield and Mrs. Wade Burk and Mrs. Frances Vercoe of Athens. Discharges include Mrs. Claudine Dean of Guysville and Dave Hamilton Ronald Defeau Jerry Morrison and Erma Stover of Athens.

Rose Marie Downs Millfield Wade Burk Athens Frances Vercoe Claudine Dean Guysville Dave Hamilton Ronald Defeau Jerry Morrison Erma Stover

Wilmington Humorist Featured at Athens Rotary Dinner

Thurman Dusty Miller, a Wilmington editor and humorist, was highlighted at a Ladies Night dinner of the Athens Rotary Club at the Athens Country Club. Governor Harry Reece of the Southeastern Ohio Rotary District introduced him as he spoke on freedom, blending humor and philosophy.

Thurman Dusty) Miller Athens Rotary Club Athens Country Club Harry Reece Wellston Rotary International Southeastern Ohio Miller Wilmington Albert Gubitz Atheny Club Reece Ohio University

Millfield Driver Fined Jailed Rights Suspended

Pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, Ardy Koller, 35, Millfield Route 1, was fined $100 and costs, sentenced to days in jail, and his driving rights were suspended for six months. The case was heard in Common Pleas Court by Judge Francis D. White after an arrest by the State Highway Patrol.

Ardy Koller Millfield Koller Francis D. White Common Pleas State Highway Patrol

Debaters Finish Third in Ohio Conference Tournament

Ohio University freshmen debaters earned third place at the Ohio Conference First Day Debate Tournament. Schools competing included Ohio State Wooster Denison Wittenberg Mt. Union and Ohio Wesleyan. Tipton The Plains hosted the event.

Ohio University Ohio State University Tipton the Plains Wooster Ohio State Murkingum Ohio Wesleyan Wittenberg Denison

Weather uptick as temps rise after cold spell

Warmer and clearer conditions arrived Tuesday after a morning low near 32. By 9 a.m. readings climbed to 45 while Monday’s cold spell brought wind and rain with highs 41 to 49.

Cantiff To Attend June High School Workshop

Milton A. Caniff creator of Steve Canyon will visit Athens on June 22 77 for Ohio University annual high school publications workshop. He will give drawing demonstrations and discuss Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon with editors and advisors attending the eighth annual event. The program is directed by Prof. L J Hartin with OU staff including Verda Evans Virginia Follin C Sayre R J Koestner H E Headley A T Turnbull Isabelle Work Charles Smith Clarence White and Russell Baird.

Milton A. Caniff Steve Canyon The Messenger Athens Ohio University L. J. Hartin Verda Evans Virginia Follin Cleveland C. Sayre Fast Liverpool R. J. Koestner Brookville H. E. Headley Berea A. T. Turnbull Isabelle Work Charles Smith Clarence White Russ¢ Baird Hillsboro Ohio Caniff Holywood Dayton Ohio State University Sigma Chi Fraternity New York Associated Press al Capp Terry and the Pirates Marshall Field Chicago Sun Syndicate Hearst King Features Syndicate National Cartoonist Society

Kiwanis Club Reports Ninth Division Meeting

President Al Bechtel reported on the Ninth Division meeting held last Sunday as five Athens Kiwanis attended a round table supper at Hotel Berry. The Lafayette Hotel gathering in Gallipolis featured Gov. Carl Frey and others with Lt. Gov. A. L. Zay leading. A Logan-Athens interclub dinner was set for Tuesday night at Izaak Walton cabin with Paul Tanner and others providing entertainment. May 27 is scheduled as Ladies Night at Lake Hope.

al Bechtel Athens Clans Club Berry Lafayette Hotel Gallipolis Athens Logan Organization Kiwanis Club Izaak Walton Lake Logan Paul Tanner Butchie Anderson Randy Gregg Bechtel Lake Hope

Driver Escapes Injury in Route 682 Skid Crash

State Highway Patrol reports Ralph O. Langel, 29, of Athens, uninjured after his car left Route 682 at Beaumont, struck an object, skidded over an embankment. The accident was logged at 11:30 p.m.

The State Highway Patrol Ralph O. Langel Athens Beaumont Langel

Condition Improves for Injured Athens Youth

The condition of Jack Algeo, 49, of Athens, injured in a Saturday night automobile accident, was reported improved today at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Jack Algeo Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Plains High seniors depart for Washington D.C.

The Plains High School released a list of graduates who left Sunday night for Washington D C and beyond, but the name Tom Marcinko was unintentionally omitted from the roster.

Tom Marcinko Plains High School Washington, D.C

Albany Lodge to Confer Degree at FEAM Meeting

Albany reports that the Fellow raft degree will be conferred Thursday at a meeting of Albany Lodge 723 FEAM. John L Ingram, master, announced the event.

Albany Albany Lodge FEAM John L Ingram

One of Smallest Judgments Filed in County Court

The State Department of Taxation seeks a judgment of 10.76 dollars against L. B. Butcher of Colville in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The case requires sheriff service and standard court clerical work despite the small amount.

Athens County

Two Drivers Fined In Mayor Seel Court

Donald P. Robbins aged 27 of Athens and Julia Smith aged 31 of Athens were fined in Mayor Seel court after arrests by state highway patrol. Robbins paid $15 fine plus costs for driving to the left of center. Smith paid $5 plus costs for speeding.

Seel Donald P. Robbins Athens Ae I Smith Peter H. Leel Pat Robbins Julia Smith

Erroneous Address Listed for Assault Defendant Varner

Court officials corrected the affidavit error in mayor's court noting Jacob Varner's true address is 24% ba Street. prior entry wrongly cited M4 Eliott Street. The assault and battery charge remains on record with the corrected residence.

Jacob Varner Eliott St Varner Ba St

Court Conducts Land Hearing On Delinquent Taxes Sale

Open Common Pleas hearing led by Judge Francis D. White reviewed the county board action to forfeit 400 to 500 delinquent tax tracts with about 50 000 in taxes due. Landowners may still pay outstanding delinquencies to reclaim property before deed delivery. The Whittemore Act is not currently applicable. Treasurer Ed Lasch noted tax payments and 12 owner requests for payment statements, with Worster Jr. for Hock Coal Co. lodging the major objection on several tracts.

Common Pleas Francis D. White County Board White Ania Ed Lasch Frances Kesterson Monlay Wan L. W. Worster, Jr Hock Coal Co Heridge

Culys Awards Presented to Cub Pack 56

Thirteen cubs received awards at Cub Pack 56 monthly meeting. Cub master A H Buckle presided as awards included Bobcat pins for Mark Markham and Tom Mek Kelvey, Lion badge, gold and silver arrows awarded to several members, and a den skit on Hawaiian life. May picnic set for second Sunday in June.

A. H. Bucklepearse Cocahinto Mark Markham Tom Mek Kelvey John Bowling Joe Mechem Eric Cory Don Reynolds Bill Harmon Charles Conrath Blickie

Man arraigned on speeding charge and fined

Wayne T. Mathews, 45, of 242 N. Congress, arraigned Monday before Mayor Peter Seel on a charge of traveling 43 miles per hour in a 35 mile zone. Fine and costs were suspended after he pleaded guilty.

Wayne T. Mathews N. Congress Et Mathews Peter Seel

Damage Light In two Area Brush Fires

Two weekend brush fires caused 156 in damages as reported by Ed Chesser district fire warden. The Mulligan farm Lodi Township fire burned 3 acres of hardwood. Arnold Brown with Ohio University students contained it to 150. The Linton Sickles farm Alexander Township blaze charred 3 acres of broom sedge and blige grain.

Ed Chesser Mulligan Lodi Arnold Brown Ohio University Chesser Linton Sickles Alexander Township Brown Chee

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Athens Municipal Court Nelsonville York Township Don Campbell Campbell Chauncey Amesville House Judiciary Committee Glouster Ad Crosman Iver Leo Cornwell Court St Moulin Athems Alec Guinness Glynis Johns Valerie Hobson Petula Clark Aamir Beau Iron Men James Mason the Secret Sharer Gene Lockhart Hael Pate John Bramm Aeneas Mockentie Rotary Cantiff Milton Caniff Kiwanians Lilear Report Tobac R Rogers Monkey Business Yvonne DeMaria Scarlet Angel Rock Hudson Javia Wayne Rae Dan Durver Chicago Culys Sprepder Gingmans Aubeomycin FRICE Zenith Chapman the Cline Pharmacy Co Dodddd Dipperent Athens Pharmacy Juio Taney Cooper Bogart General Electric Gilbert Shannon Firestone Dealer W. Union ST Athens, Ohio
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