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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1955

Page

7

Athens Civil Air Patrol Squadron Activated in Airport Ceremony

The Athens Civil Air Patrol squadron was activated in an airport ceremony led by Maj. George F. Swarts of CAP Wing headquarters Cincinnati. Local officials and volunteers from Athens County participated, with music by the Sick Thompson Group and an activation dance to conclude.

Athens Civil Air Patrol George F Soup Cincinnati Swarts Aero So Sonau Alto Onlos John W. Brown Columban Teil Guymille Athens County Ohio State Richard_ Cone T George Riser Jorn Alsem Oie the Ira’ Shanatel The Firs Wesleyan Robet Cone van Dyke Eugene John # few Detter Buttington Cec Barnes Jonnson Jacksonviley Bark George ¥. Mauff Lancaster HT. Olson Ohio University C.F. van Gunday Howard Curry Athens Thor Olson Girl Scouts Ira Shanafelt Robert K. Henderson State Highway Patrol Clarke Daily Red Cros John Jagers Service Clube

4 H Project Exhibition Reported Complete

A 4 H project show featured displays on various projects with a game board and moving display. Lyle Munn health and safety chairman spoke on showing moving items as 18 guests attended and committees handled registration and reception tasks.

Don Sonnson Sligan Biem Pilip Johnson Ray Jeffers Jenny Linscott Karen Guess Roy Fetters Munn Raymond Clark

Weather shifts as temperature rises into weekend

Cooler Weather reports Hamsey Run with a seven degree rise from early morning, while forecasts for Friday Saturday and Sunday promise 60s to 90s and a 50s night. Athens Council 15 Royal and Select Masters to meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, announced by Lewis V. May.

Hamsey Tna A&sm Athens Masonic Temple Lewis V. May

Eleven Drivers Fined In Area Courts

Six cases were tried in Municipal Court this week. Jonas Cutright, 19, Bainbridge, found guilty of failing to stop within the assured clear distance ahead and fined $13. He had been involved in a wreck near Albany on August 6. Pred Spurgeon Cooper, 32 Milfield Route 1, charged with unsafe operation with a loaded vehicle, set for Thursday at 8 a.m. Cooper posted a $90 bond for appearance.

Anvers Aew Neekend State Highway Patrol Coes Jonas Cutright Baine Bridge Conte Cutright Albany Athens Spurgeon Cooper Milfield Nakee Cooper

Mrs Anna Courtney Rites Held Monday

Local obituaries and court notes summarize services held for Mrs Anna Courtney. The piece lists multiple local names and minor fines from Municipal Court for traffic and safety violations including brake faults and driving left of center. Burial mentioned at Green Lawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.

Anna Courtney

Petit Larceny Fine Levied in Municipal Court

Harold Hudnall of Athens Route 2 was fined 25 dollars plus costs after a Municipal Court appearance, with an affidavit filed by Gerdine Mitchell. Rudnall was jailed for inability to pay. 90 men cited for intoxication waivers. Sidney Russell and Albert Town named. Reza Nail 31, a Ohio University student, was hospitalized at Shell Arms Hospital after collapsing.

Harold Hudnall Athens Route 2 Gerdine Mitchell Rudnall Sidney Russell Albert P. Town E. State St Reza Nail Ohio University Shell Arms Hospital Fire Department Court St Lay

Deputy Welling Serves Special Duty in Athens

Deputy Carl Welling acts as special deputy sheriff for two weeks in Athens during Deputy Bernard Porter’s absence. Roosevelt era veterans of foreign wars meeting scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dwight D. Eisenhower noted as the first U.S. president with ten-letter surname since George Washington.

Carl Welling Athens Bernard Porter National Gard Alany Satrine Albany Alany Robert Grin Dwight D. Eisenhower U.S George Washington

Nonmembers barred from fire brigade membership vote

Trustees reserve right to amend the resolution while denying nonmembers access to fire protection. Officials said the fringe district brigade will not permit nonpaid residents to join or receive protection, reserving service for paid-up members within Richland Fire Area.

Te Sheinedabe Senate Brigade Ea Ince Seurty Alehand Ares Pie Bee Oigan Memos de, Inc Resimit Burg Rigade Tve Richland

Driver Fined After Crash at Route 33 Near Nelsonville

A Saturday night crash on Route 33 in front of Dow's Roller Rink south of Nelsonville ended with no injuries. Shirley Win Athens was cited for failing to yield at a signal before turning into the skating rink lot and crossing the path of a southbound auto driven by Eula G. Kimble Nelsonville. Nelsonville Mayor Art Hilleary reported the incident.

Howard E. McDaniel Maton W.va Athens Comte Pai Cent the Plains Methodist Church Ana Gerald D. Ulen Courtney Morris Ave Rutland Conte Zine J. A. Thornton Cleveland Green Lawn Nelsonville Delmar McKinna Weilston Mio Cowte Aiken Covn Wes Jones St. Ww. Va E. Kelner B. Hoover Columbus Court of Tenet Peace Bolville Robert Dow Trol Shirley Win Sigama Skating Rink Eula G. Kimble Shirley Six Nelsonvl Art Hilleary

UAW CIO Opens Third Annual School In Tri State Area

Junes Auto Workers CIO session opens its third annual school in the Tri State area. The program runs through summer and covers leadership development, bargaining tools, and modern union action methods. It also includes topics of interest to women workers.

Tristate Junes Auto Workers-Clo Sauders Uaw-Cio

Three Deny Store Theft Arraignments and Fines

In Nelsonville district court three men faced charges for a store burglary. Two pleaded innocent as they were sent to the grand jury, while the third was fined. Richard Sharpe also faced theft-related counts and received an $80 fine and jail time. The case involved a store between New Marl and Kimber, with additional accused suspects Evans and Frank.

Monay Nelsonville Houte Grover Richard Sharpe Nelsonvile Iglnee Sint Younty Harold Shields Young New Mataeld Kimber Chandine Evans Frank

Local Notices Fragment Names Several New Daughters

A fragmentary list mentions Theodore Sharp of Nelsonville and Mrs. James Mace of New Marshfield with a daughter, plus several other named women in Athens Albany Wellaton Cha in and Cha in areas, indicating birth notices or social notices without complete details.

Theodore Sharp Nelsonville Som James Mace New Marshfield Helen Douglas Albany Della Shaw Athens Mabel Swarts Charles Ingalls Wellaton Virgil Conkey Cha In Clara Poston

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