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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1953
Page
5
Seagraves is the volunteer fire department mascot in town. The black and white pup enjoys visitors, rides on fire trucks, and proudly views the well kept department. His eager antics delight residents and remind them to support local firefighting efforts.
Robert Sizemore pleaded guilty in a local magistrate court to operating an overlength truck. Cited into court by State Police, he was fined 510. The Friday hearing resulted from the traffic citation and reflects police enforcement of vehicle length limits.
Plans are set for the annual State Dairy Show at Jacksons Mill from Monday to Thursday August 17. Exhibitors from many firms will display farm machinery and supplies, with Ayrshire, Holstein, Jersey and Guernsey cattle judged across days, ending with a champions parade and awards.
BLUFFTON Ohio IPI Atomic energy may soon be a garden tool a Battelle Memorial Institute scientist says Dr Raymond Blackmore predicted radioisotopes will become a routine research instrument in agricultural problems Speaking here before a regional meeting of the Men's Garden Club of America Blackmore said the future would see much wider application of atomic energy in plant science He said isotopes are becoming increasingly more available and there is a steadily improving technology on their use in agricultural research.
A large gathering at the home of Mrs. Arnet Roush included dozens of Roush and Riffle relatives from Huntington West Virginia and nearby towns. Attendees shared a wiener roast on the Arnet Roush farm while others visited family members and celebrated Kathleen and Gerald Blessing’s birthdays. Bible school sessions for St Marks and Zion Lutheran churches drew around seventy students with local teachers and helpers assisting.
A Bellemeade residence on Lucas Lane sustained about $8000 in damage and interior destruction after a fire Friday around 6:24 pm. The couple Gilbert Peanien family occupied the home and John Rainey owned the property. firefighters arrived about two hours later led by Fire Chief Bill Leport and crew including Harry Flowers and Paul Woods.
The column lists numerous residents visiting friends and hosting gatherings in Shawnee and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. John P D Davis hosting guests, Ann Har as hostess with Joanette Jones leading a meeting, and visits by Gerald Ansel Irene Jones Sawin Shoal families. Warne Hamrick attends Columbia University in New York pursuing a PhD.
Shade resident Twila Smith named home economics teacher for New Straitsville as the Mills residence on Clark Street is noted. School opens Tuesday September 1. Priscilla Class of Methodist Church held a meeting with 15 attendees and refreshments served. Legion Auxiliary met at Legion Hall with various local residents listed among attendees. Messages mention visits, hospitality, and local families including the Gilsons, Frasure, Banson, Sines, and O’Reilly.
A driver and passenger were injured when their car ran over a hill east of Leon on Route 33 early Friday. The passenger, Ferrell Rusdweather of Slater, suffered arm and facial injuries and was treated at Holzer Hospital.
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday in Pleasant Point to address the Central Industrial Council. The notice lists Watson, 32, and a July date, with an address on Fourth Street.
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