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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1955

Page

4

Building Permits Worth Eighty Thousand Issued in City

The city issued building permits totaling 80 000 with projects including a workshop at 18 Mound St for 50 000 a garage at 98 Cen Scearding tote office of service and remodeling work at multiple addresses. Notable projects include a new home for 18 000 at Robert Stargale Fairview Ave and 13 00 at EUB Church Ohio Ave alongside other renovations and repairs across various streets. The report lists numerous individuals and firms and amounts from 50 to 18 000 reflecting a brisk March building season.

Cornier St Seph Trepp Mound St Everett Ridge S. May Eling James Cassel Cen- Scearding Tote Office of Service Ral Ave W. B. Biggs H. Gorby Second Ave Williams Robert Stargale Fairview Ave EUB Church Ohio Ave Elmer’ Jones Riesity Co Townsend Place Mx Lala Rosenberg Utah CB. Nye Co H. J. Jeddeson Sunnyside Erie Famadelng HD Maebelle Darst Second St Ohio Fuel Gas Co R. Embrey Highland Lucille Phillips X. High C. M. Kerrns Carrier St D. M Hall Emmet Gilky

Deed Recording Hits Two-Year High Point

Deed recording in Athens County rose sharply with 168 deeds filed in March, up from 76 in February. Fees totaled 1080.80, mortgages listed at 2, and several easements and releases filed. Four area men qualified as engineers and surveyors in training.

Deed Athens County Claudis E Chappel Ohio State Board of Regisseven

Sun Shines as Spring Returns at Hamley Run Plant

Spring returns as sun breaks through heavy clouds. The mercury rose to 53 degrees by 9 am at the E. M. Poston Plant in Hamley Run. Temperatures fell to 32 degrees overnight at the rural station, with highs around 60 degrees yesterday.

Gay E. M. Poston Hamley Run

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Fragmentary hospital notes list names including Mrs. Gypey Wagner of Corning and Mrs. Sammie Bolin of Amesville with related relatives in Athens. Other entries mention Mrs. Vivian Patrick and Mrs. Joanne Mayberry in Athens and individuals named Roy Smith Hubert Matheny and Carl Johnson.

MIT Anne Mabel Sanders Gypey Wagner Corning ALD Radcliff Athens Sammie Bolin Amesville Carl Johnson James Bostrancic Hubert Matheny Vivian Patrick Carroll Joanne Mayberry Roy Smith

Judge Blasts Parents on Delinquency

Juvenile Judge Roger J. Jones cites parental neglect as the root of a rise in juvenile delinquency. He condemns youths who stay out late, linked to theft from homes cars and stores, urging stronger parental guidance to steer teens from crime.

Roger J. Jones Jvden Judge Jones

Market notes on livestock and agricultural products

Market report from Cincinnati detailing prices and grades for hogs calves poultry and various meats. Includes weight ranges color and quality descriptors and assorted commodity values. Highlights prices for feed and farm goods as traders monitor wholesale offerings and retail demand across the region.

4 H Club Officers Named In Two Area Units

Two 4 H clubs The Connett Lucy 4 H ers and The Union Bakers and Stitchers elected officers with Jim McKnight and Lindal Rice as presidents. Advisors include Theda Marstiller Maurice Currens and Dana Carsey hi. A new electricity club will be advised by Donald Johnson. Street renamed Salk Avenue Montreal honors Jonas Salk vaccine discoverer.

Connett Lucy Union Bakers and Stitchers Connett Lucky 4 Jim McKnight Sandra Baker Dixie Marstiler Sylvia Newlan Theda Marstiller Alan Adams Lindal Rice Alberta Rice Carol Pocisk Darlene Foreman Frank Chi ‘Wick Maurice Currens Dana Carsey Hi Albany Lived Sock Corp Chayelton Lawrence Bean Clarks Chapel Donesil Bennett James Hole Stony Boy Erie 'McDaniel Mire Carnener James Sham Bates Boosters Haneing D. Dougan Htt Auckyeters Ronald Miarsiller Alan Adames Atheens Sparke Louis, McBrige Harold McGrath Plains Moor Huliders

Three Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court

Wanda Jean Ball received a divorce from James Lee Ball with custody and support of two children. the marriage began September 29 1952. Sylvia Smith obtained a divorce from Robert Smith on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty with custody provisions. Betty Woodyard Beatty was divorced from Robert Beatty over gross neglect with custody arrangements for two children. one child goes to the father and a second, born after filing, stays with the mother.

Uecres Common Pleas Wanda Jean Ball James Lee Ball Sylvia ‘Smith Robert Smith

Rites set for Gile 1906 mayor in Athens history

Funeral set for Mrs Angeline Han- and a long illness marked the passing of former Athens mayor Mr Day a colorful leader who served during a stormy era. The Messenger's Jan 9 1906 edition details his swearing in by retiring mayor Henry Logan and pledges to close saloons by 10 pm curb vice and gambling.

Apert Ay Wegesterday Athens the Messenger Henry Logan Day Peter Finsterwald Finsterwald George Junod S. E. Hedges W. 8. Bower Robert Eckley Henry O'Bleness W.N. Alderman Herbert H. Brooks Bond W. B. Golden George E. Beasley Ohio University Dunkle Board of Education East Athens Warren Ating Ohio Pattison Caucasus Isiatic Turkey Townshp R Effie Woodyard Katie Dye Carpenter Elizabeth Knight

Council Hears Engineer OKs Sewer

In a special session the council heard from an engineer and approved a sanitary sewer project near Union and Stewart Streets. The report outlined federal approval timelines and costs, with a five month completion estimate and staged funding of 2500 2000 and 100. Officials also discussed a storm drain contract and city income strategies.

Mager Peer Counell Moorve Athens Erie Aigon Esiluon Associaton Columbus Lees Service Fred Beckler

Cognovit Notes Returned In Common Pleas Court

Nineteen cognovit judgments entered in Common Pleas Court against creditors. A racing boat trophy suit names Thomas H Coffman and Joe Ann Coffman at 464 Richland Ave. The Basement Store and Economy Savings and Loan Co. awarded judgment of 124.40. A Sunday meeting at Clarks Chapel Cemetery Association is planned at the church.

Margaret Rob- Werlum Economy Savings and Loan Co Thomas H Joe Ann Coffman Richland Ave

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