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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1955

Page

4

Mercury Scrambles Through Athens Heat At Crystal Pool Rush

Athens endures seventh straight day of 90 plus weather with 95 or better for the fourth time. Crystal Pool crowds 504 as 741 visitors set an attendance record midweek, while 11 am reads show 92 in Athens and river water at 83. The city copes with heat as shade trees, sprinklers, air conditioned theaters, and cooled spaces offer relief.

Ol’ King Sol Athens Crystal Pool Hamley Run C. L. Colmer Grosvenor St

X-Ray Drive Reaches 2811 Athenians In County

A final group of 159 used the mobile X-ray unit at Fairmont Food Co bringing Athens total to 2811. Countywide figures including Athens city bring the X-ray count to about 8309. An elderly Glouster man learned of a tubercular condition within a week after filming. Officials say the drive succeeded by reaching many first time X-ray subjects despite lower turnout.

Fairmont Food Co Athens Joe B. Davis Athens County Tuberculosis Association Glouster

Miss Gunder Dies at Home in Coolville

Miss Mary Elizabeth Gunder aged 49 died Thursday evening at her Coolville home after a long illness. Lifelong Coolville resident born there to Charles T. Gunder who preceded her. Survived by mother Fannie Gunder and distant relatives. Funeral Sunday at 2 p m at White funeral home with Rev. Aaron Cunningham. Burial Coolville Cemetery. Calling hours start Friday after 7 p m.

Mary Elizabeth Gunder Coolville Miss Gunder Charles T. Gunder Fannie Gunder Aaron Cunningham

Knights of Columbus to discuss Camp Youth event

Thirteen councils of the Knights of Columbus attend a Sunday meeting at Athens to discuss the Steubenville Diocese Youth Camp. The session at 5 30 p m pairs with Athens regular meeting. Camp officials Michael Entinger Thomas Schwendeman Francis G Bernert Ray Bernert are expected to attend.

Knights of Columbus Athens Council Mil St Steubenville K. of C Athens James Farley Grand Knight State Council Areichael Entinger Thomas Schwendeman Francis G. Bernert Ray Bernert State K. of C. Council

James H. Rogers Dies After Hospital Stay

James H. Rogers aged 68 of Pomeroy Road Athens died in Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia after a week as a patient. Arrangements are being made by the Jagers Funeral Home.

James H. Rogers James H. Rs Pomeroy Road Athens Camden-Clark Hospi Parkersburg W. Va Jagers Neral E

Nine Ohio University journalism interns named

Nine OU journalism students work this summer as newspaper interns receiving salaries and no academic credit. Prof. Hartin notes they are treated as staff while enrolling in a seminar next semester. Interns include K Strode of Parkersburg W Va Sentinel and others at Cincinnati Times Star Day ton Daily News and more.

Ohio University Journalism L. J. Hartin OU School of Journalism K. Strode Mac Strode Parkersburg W. Va Virginia J. Higginbotham Cincinnati Times-Star David Sheen Maxine Lowry Dayton Daily News Libbie Jean Cline Leston

Four Youths Inducted Early For Armed Forces Duty

Four youths volunteered for military duty and were inducted at once. The group, led by Gail E. Golden of Guysville, rode a bus to Fort Hayes Columbus at 7 20 am. Accompanying were Harold L. Rowan Athens Samuel E. Skinner The Plains and William H. Linton Stewart. Each received a Bible from the Gideon Society. A contingent will go to Fort Hayes Thursday for pre induction physicals.

Fort Hayes Columbus Gail E. Golden Guysville Harold L. Rowan Athens Samuel E. Skinner the Plains William H. Linton Stewart Gideon Society

Burned Boy Listed In Good Condition

Kevin McKenzie age 17 months son of Mr and Mrs Ralph McKenzie of 410 West Union Street was listed in good condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after suffering burns to face arms and chest when a skillet of hot grease fell from a stove in the family trailer and spilled on him.

Kevin McKenzie Ralph McKenzie W. Union St Armsospital

Beasley and Beasley sue Ruth erford for past due account

Payment of 157.07 owed on an account since April 2 prompts a Common Pleas Court action filed by Beasley and Thews, Inc., against Lee Rutherford of Carbon Hill.

Common Pleas Court Beasley and Thews, Inc Lee Rutherford Carbon Hill

Three Route 50 Land Appeal Notices Filed in Common Pleas

Appeals filed by Lena Finsterwald J G and Lydia B Hope Burtyel and Della M Carpenter in three appropriation cases by the Department of Highways for land to relocate Route 50 east of the city. Deadline passed Thursday. Laura Faye Turner faces a separate suit. Conant did not appeal. States offered sums: Finsterwald 3750 for 4.30 acres Hope 5901.25 for 1.92 acres Carpenter 1674 for 163 acres.

Common Pleas Court Department of Highways Lena Finsterwald J. G Lydia B. Hope Burtyel Della M. Carpenter Laura Faye Turner van Vorhes St E. M. Conant Conant Erty Athens Canaanville The Carpenters

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Richard Stanley Chauncey a son. Mrs Thelma Peyton Reynolds rg. Kevin McKenzie Athens. Dismissed Robert Jewell Glouster Louis Christ Carpenter Mrs William Goodman The Plains Mrs Gladys Lamereau Carpenter Mrs Jean Daft Athens Charlies Kirkbride Glouster Mrs Hilda Collins Logan John Lowe Shade James Rowland Athens.

Richard Stanley Chauncey Thelma Peyton Reynoldsrg Kevin McKenzie Athens Robert Jewell Glouster Louis Christ Carpenter William Goodman the Plains Gladys Lamereau Carpen Jean Daft Charlies Kirkbride Hilda Collins Logan John Lowe Shade James Rowland

Two Divorce Decrees Granted in Athens County Court

In Common Pleas Court two Athens County couples were granted divorces on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Willis Gilmore and Keith Gilmore were the defendants, with custody awarded to the mothers of three children. The mothers received custody and roles in child support while restraining conduct.

Common Pleas Athens County Baughman Keith Gilmore Willis Gilmore

Red Cross Plans Fair First Aid Station

The Red Cross will set up a first aid booth at the fair next Wednesday. Miss Charlotte Lattorette, first aid chairman, says about two volunteers will staff the station with ambulance service provided by Athens funeral directors on a rotation basis alongside five detest squadmen aiding.

Athens Ane Red Chess Charlotte LaTourrette Athens

Tax Commission Sues Athens Lodge for Penalty

The Tax Commission files suit against Athens Lodge over unpaid taxes and an $1185 penalty. The action cites a 2008 audit finding and seeks collection and penalties as permitted by law.

Tax Commission Athens Lodge

25 Head For Altar In Athens County Probate Court

Applications for marriage licenses filed last month in Athens County Probate Court show 2 percent of eligible couples sought permission to wed. The oldest groom was 61, the youngest 18. the oldest bride 51, youngest 16. Occupations ranged widely from machinists and students to accountants, secretaries, and pilots, including four servicemen and a USAF pilot.

Athens County USAF Internal Revenue

Bad Check Artist Reported in Area

A bad check artist using forged Marietta checks is operating in the Athens area. Executive Secretary Hart C. Pendry of the Board of Jade reports the checks are crude duplicates on normal watermarked paper and bear signatures of William E. Matheny, auditor, and H.

Marietta Athens Hart C. Pendry Board of Jade Pendry William E. Matheny

Ex Athens Woman’s Husband Dies in Colorado

William Weaver of Austin Colorado died after a stroke. He is survived by his wife Luella Mansfield Weaver five children and 11 grandchildren. Burial will be in Austin.

Athens Colorado William Weaver Austin Colo Luella Mansfield Weaver

Fish Drowning In Michigan Lakes As Heat Reduces Oxygen

The Michigan state conservation department warns high temperatures and clear weather lower lake oxygen levels, making breathing harder for aquatic life and risking fish drownings in the state’s lakes.

Lansing Mich State Conservation Department Michigan

County Fair Livestock Testing and Judging Schedules

Athens County extension agent Wright announced schedules for the county fair livestock events. Open class dairy cattle judged by Ralph Porterfield of Ohio State, with junior fair and open class poultry, swine, sheep and Jersey contests on separate days. Final pen and stall counts to be decided at a secretary office meeting led by Emory Allen.

County Fair Athens County Wright Ternoon Ralph Porterfield Ohio State University H.O Atkins Jack Judy Ohio State Morgan, Wington Meigs Athens Jersey Parish Harold Kaeser Ohio State Animal Husbandry’ Department Emory Allen

Mrs Cady 79 Dies in Crooksville

Dora A. Cady 79 former Athens resident died Thursday morning at her son Bere Cady home 420 N Buckeye Crooksville She was the widow of M Cady former Athens county sheriff Surviving son two daughters and two grandchildren Funeral 2 30 p m Sunday Rev Roy Ballard L Cannon funeral home Crooksville Burial in Crooksville Cemetery Friends may call after 6 p m Friday

Dora A. Cady Athens Bere & Cady Cady M. Cady Athens Ae Athens County Crookeville Methodist Church Cady, Sr Eland Richard L Roy S. Ballard L. Cannon Crookeville Croo

Wenona Thomas Fined for Stopping Light Violation

Wenona Thomas age 55 of 12-o wood Drive was charged by city police with failing to observe a stop light and fined 5 costs Friday in Municipal bier.

Wenona Thomas Wood Drive

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