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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1953

Page

5

Two Athens County Teachers Scholarships Granted

Athens County can award five scholarships to graduates entering elementary teaching. George Christman said the bill, likely to take effect Oct 20, provides $500 total per student for two years of college work plus initial aid through Nov 1. Applicants must apply by Aug 20 and may attend Ohio University or Rio Grande College among others.

Athens County George Christman General Assembly Ohio Christman Southeastern Ohio Ohio University and Rio Grande College SEO Gallia Meigs Perry Washington Hocking Morgan Vinton

Sleepy motorist duo jailed after Route 50 stop near Amesville

Carl Stutler, 42, and Charles Walker, 43, both from New Philadelphia, were arrested by the State Highway Patrol along Route 50 A near Amesville for intoxication and related offenses. Stutler faced a $150 fine and 30 days in jail with 20 suspended, Walker $15 and costs. Additional drivers cited included Donald Hill, 20, Parkersburg, for unsafe vehicle. George Goin, 29, Chesterhill Route 2, for failing to register. and Gerald Flowers, 25, Rockbridge, for driving left of center after a July 24 crash.

Tuscarawas County Amesville Athens County State Highway Patrol Carl Stutler New Philadelphia Stutler Charles Walker Tion Justice of the Peace D. E. Jones Walker Donald Hill Parkersburg W. V T. F. Cecil Coalville George Goin Chesterhill Logan Roger Friend Gerald Flowers Rockbridge Friend

Candidacy Confirmed for Athens County Municipal Judge

Judge John F. Newcomb of Athens County probate juvenile court confirmed plans to petition as candidate for Athens County's new municipal court. He corrected earlier salary figures, noting this year's budget lists 5384.98 total with 3345 county, 899.98 state juvenile, and 1140 inheritance tax administrator. He says a legislature approved salary adjustment takes effect after the 1954 elections, with total salary about 7200. if elected, he would resign his current post. The municipal bench pays 2000 and allows private practice.

John F. Newcomb Athens County Newcomb Juvenile and Common Pleas

Eight Men Inducted into Armed Forces from Athens County

Eight Athens County men were inducted into the armed forces this morning marking the first post Korean War draft in the area. Ten men left by bus to Fort Hayes Columbus at 7 10 a.m. led by William L Cooley of Nelsonville. Others inducted include Samuel L Winchell Nelsonville William D Clench Joseph W Steiff Jr Ronald P Coury Athens Gary L Bartlett Millfield Charles G Rodehaver Guysville and Ronald G Weaver Buchtel.

Athens Fort Hayes Columbus William L. Cooley Nelsonville Samuel L. Winchell William D. Clench Joseph W. Steiff, Jr Ronald P. Coury All of Athens Gary L Bartlett Millfield Charles G. Rodehaver Guysville Ronald G. Weaver Buchtel

Bids Sought for Stoker Installation at Pomeroy Post Office

Specifications for stoker installation at Pomeroy post office available at Athens office. Bids must be received in Chicago by August 20.

Stoker Pomeroy Athens Chicago

DePue Rites Wednesday

Mrs. Hal DePue 76 died Monday after a short illness at a son's home Chilton DePue 546 Richland Ave She was born Mary Ada Simmons in Spencer West Virginia and married Hal W DePue in 1896 The family moved from West Virginia to Amesville 1941 and Sharpsburg 1946 She leaves three sons Henry Athens Homer Sharpsburg Leonard Amesville and two daughters Mrs James N Sell and Mrs Ivan Hanna Charleston W V Also two brothers and a sister Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at the Conrad Hardman funeral home in Spencer.

Hal DePue Chilton DePue Richland Ave Mary Ada Simmons Leonard Sarah Simmons

Workhouse Sentence Ordered by Mayor for Clarence Barnett

Clarence Barnett of Athens Route 4 was fined 100 dollars plus costs or sent to the Columbus Workhouse after repeated intoxication arrests. Mayor Peter B. Seel ordered the penalties same day, with time in the workhouse if the fine cannot be paid.

Clarence Barnett Athens

Graveside Rites Held For Jones Infant

Graveside services were held Sunday in West State Street Cemetery for Cynthia Blayne Jones stillborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Edward Jones 107 Mill St The baby born Saturday at Sheltering Arms Hospital is survived by grandparents Mrs Florence Jones Athens and William E Buck Columbus

West State Street Cynthia Blayne Jones Charles Edward Jones Mill St Sheltering Arms Hospital Florence Jones Athens William E. Buck Columbus

Fifth straight day reaches 90 degrees in stretch

The fifth consecutive day of 90 degree heat was recorded as Sunday, with temperatures listed 94 95 91 92 before. By 9 am, the thermometer stood at 78 under semi cloudy skies.

Scriven Named To McBee Binder Division Post

James M. Scriven, assistant secretary of The McBee Co., is named assistant general manager of the Binder Division. His duties cover administration, sales and production. Announcement by Harry McBee cites long service since 1927 with a three year break. The Scriven family resides on Peach Ridge Road. sons Larry and Ronny attend Ohio University and a local high school respectively. They plan to move to St Louis, Binder Division headquarters.

James M. Scriven The McBee Co Mr. Scriven Harry McBee St. Louis Scriven McBee Peach Ridge Road Larry Ohio University Ronny Scrivens St Louis Binder Division

New England Man Bound to Grand Jury on Firearm Charge

Andy Brozak, 57, Stewart Route 1, was bound to the grand jury on a charge of pointing a firearm. He posted a $200 bond after an appearance before Mayor Peter B. Seel and an innocent plea. Brozak allegedly pointed a revolver at Kathryn Britton, 38, of New England, while Mary Brozak is charged with threatening Mrs Britton and bound to the grand jury.

Andy Brozak Stewart Grand Jury Peter B. Seel Brozak Kathryn Britton New England Mary Brozak Mrs. Britton

Mrs Patterson 91 Dies at Home in Athens

Mrs. John Patterson 91 died Sunday afternoon at 118 S College St in the home of her daughter Ida Patterson on the Ohio University home economics staff. A Pleasant Hill resident formerly she was a Church of the Brethren member. Her husband John died in 1942. She is survived by four daughters and three sons. Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home handles arrangements.

John Patterson S. College St Ida Patterson Ohio University Patterson Pleasant Hill Miami County Church of the Brethers John Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Funeral Home

Births and dismissals at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births listed for Mr and Mrs Jack Howard Athens a son Mr and Mrs George McGarvey Athens a daughter and several Athens residents welcomed a son Dan Pearcy Guysville Evelyn Henry Margaret Felsinger Donna Harmon Bertha Larimer. Dismissals include Mrs Royal Wolfe Athens Mrs Arvinna Farabee Albany Dayton Dalton Guysville and Joe Paskievitch Jacksonville.

Jack Howard Athens George McGarvey Edmund Settle William Pinkerton Harold Douglas Paul Fleming Dan Pearcy Guysville Evelyn Henry Margaret Felsinger Donna Harmon Bertha Larimer Royal Wolfe Arvinna Farabee Albany Dayton Dalton Joe Paskievitch Jacksonville

W J Driscoll Former B O Agent Dies

William J Driscoll Tl died Sunday morning at 14 N Lancaster St after a three week illness. Born in Zaleski he worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from 1903 to 1942 retiring as an agent operator. He is survived by his wife Gertrude Free man Driscoll two children two step children a brother and three sisters. Requiem mass Tuesday 830 am at St Pauls Catholic Church burial in Zaleski. Friends may call at Jagers funeral home Altar and Rosary Society meets Monday at 8 pm.

William J. Driscoll N. Lancaster St Zaleski Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Gertrude Freeman Driscoll William Elsie Driscoll Virgene Davis, Logan Doris McCoy Newark

Boy Injured Jumping From Tractor At Sheltering Arms

A two year old son of Chester Copeland was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for facial scratches after jumping from a tractor on Saturday. Hospital staff described the injuries as minor.

Stewart Sheltering Arms Hospital Chester Copeland

Ohio University appoints 23 to faculty starting Sept 1

The Ohio University announces 23 new faculty appointments effective September 1 under President John C. Baker. The group includes one associate professor in sociology William Haper Harlan of St Petersburg Florida and fourteen instructors plus several assistant professors across chemistry mathematics English economics physics botany education and design.

Ohio University John C. Baker William Haper Harlan St. Petersburg Fla University of Nebraska University of Chicago U.S Public Health Service University of Southern Illinois

Patrol Weekend Quiet: One Accident Reported

The Athens post of the State Highway Patrol reports a quiet weekend with only one accident on area highways. The sideswipe occurred Sunday on Route 664 a mile south of Route 33 involving Edward Tolliver and Preston Kisor with no injuries. The report was filed at 5 05 p m.

Athens Post State Highway Patrol Edward Tolliver South Bloomingville Preston Kisor Bremen

Guysville Man Injured at Home Sawmill

Dan Pearcy, 45, of Guysville, was admitted to Shelter ing Arms Hospital in good condition after injuries to his hand face and head from logs rolling at a home sawmill. No fractures reported by the attending physician.

Dan Pearcy Guysville Sheltering Arms Hospital Pearcy

Sanity Hearing Set for Former Actress Joan Berry

Los Angeles announces a sanity hearing scheduled for Wednesday for former actress Joan Berry to determine her mental competency.

Sanity Los Angeles Joan Berry

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Sleeper Athens County Ee & Loan Co Temple Bidg Athenel H. G. Householder Ambrose Houck & van Dyke W. Union St Athens, Ohio Diller Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Jones McBee Binder W. J. Driscoll B&o Ohio U John Taylor Gullahorn Cambridge Mass Helen Wiseerhof Worstell Gullahorn Southern California Harvard University Worstell Cornell College Western Reserve Ohio State Thomas Harvey Curry Yellow Springs Oberlin College Harvard University of Vermont Gordon Wiseman Indiana State Teachers College Rosemary Ber Robert Thomas Roe, Jr Leonia N. J Columbia University Taylor Culbert Ann Arbor Mich Yale University of Michigan Harrison Butterworth South Strafford Dartmouth Ronald R. Olsen Madison Wis U. of Wisconsin James Trusser Shipman Stephen Gaddy Boyce Ansonville N. C North Carolina State Robert L. Shrigley Corning Charles Ray Mayes Warrensburg Missouri State U. of Maryland Mary Letitia Cowan New York N. Y Maryville College Donald Owen Roberts Rhode Island Childe-Walker School of Boston Harvard Graduate School of Design Iggist Fiat Athens County Agents Association K. Murphey and Son Co B. Dillon Guinther Insurance Agen Glouster, Ohio Donald K. Barstow Seiple & Kempton D. M. Goddard Peter B. Seel Oc. M. Gil Dwight H. Rutherford Farr F. Mathews, Inc Nelsonville, Ohto Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc the Saltz Insurance Agey Pred Wright Bio Difference Kasler E. State St America Chrysler- Plymouth Chrysle Fire Power New Yorker Chrysler Johnny Jones Motors Vehigeen le Meigs Motor Company North Second Street Middleport
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