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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

6

Kroger Leases Athens Roller Arena After Fire

Kroger Co takes a six month lease on the Athens Rollercade to reopen a supermarket after a fire destroyed the Frank Cone Inc building on Carpenter Street. Arthur Kasler says the lease includes an option to extend if repairs take longer. skating activities paused until after the new year.

Athens Carpenter Kroger Co Frank Cone Inc Carpenter St Kroger William Poling Arthur Kasler Palmer St Kasler

Dr Hendrix Leaves Ohio University for Nevada Post

Dr H H Hendrix principal of the Ohio University Elementary School resigns to become associate professor of education at the University of Nevada Southern Division Las Vegas. Dean F N Hamblin said a successor will be appointed soon. Hendrix and his family move to Las Vegas this week.

H. H. Hendrix Ohio University University of Nevada, Southern Division Las Vegas F. N. Hamblin College of Education Hendrix French Lick Ind Indiana University State University of Iowa University of Iowa Iowa State Teachers College Indiana Hambin Athens

Dowler 86 Longtime Athens County Resident Dies

H P Dowler, 86, longtime Athens County resident, died in a Columbus hospital. Survived by daughters Mrs Tom Henry and Mrs Mildred Henry of Athens Route 5, and Mrs Lucille Thompson of Long Island NY, plus son Wade Dowler of Las Vegas NV. Preceded in death by wife Martha and children Adria and Fred. Cook Funeral Home, Columbus, completing arrangements.

H. P. Dowler Athens County Columbus Dowler Tom Henry Athens Mildred Henry Lucille Thompson Long Island N. Y Wade Dowler Las Vegas Nev Martha Adria Fred Cook Funeral Home

Sentence Suspended After Guilty Plea in Nelsonville Court

Nelsonville man John Rittenmeyer Jr pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Common Pleas Court. He received a three day jail term a $100 fine and costs and a five year license suspension after his May term indictment from the mayor's court.

Nelsonville Common Pleas Court John Rittenmeyer, Jr Rittenmeyer

11 year old girl faintes at Student Center report

An 11 year old from Tuppers Plains was rushed by emergency squad to Sheltering Arms Hospital after fainting at the Student Center Wednesday at 3 30 p m Fire Chief Charles Dalton reports.

Tuppers Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Dalton

Loading Zone Violations Prompt Court Fines

Five motorists faced Municipal Court hearings on city charges for parking in loading zones. Each pleaded guilty and was fined 2 with costs. Police Chief Grogan explained truck zones are for loading merchandise only during business hours and private vehicles, including station wagons, are not allowed as trucks.

J. B. Grogan Grogan

UAW Seeks Federal Education Aid At Summer School

UAW leaders Walter Moore and Fred Cafazzo urged federal funding for public education arguing it would raise facilities for all races and creeds. They insisted federal aid should not control curricula and favored state standards to qualify for support. Civil rights discussion and a mock Congressional session were planned for the afternoon and evening.

UAW Walter Moore Fred Cafazzo Union Cafazzo Moore U. S

Jury Trial Cancelled in Perry County Case

A Common Pleas jury trial for E. L. Styers was cancelled after he waived a jury and asked Judge Francis D. White to hear the case. Styers, 54, is accused of harboring fugitive Jack Giffen who escaped Perry County jail a third time while being held on copper wire theft charges.

Common Pleas E. L. Styers Francis D. White Glousterman Jack Giffen Perry County Giffen C. E. Berry

Business Outlook set for Columbus NACA meeting

The Columbus Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants will present The Business Outlook at its regular technical meeting on October 22. NACA is represented in Athens by Walter E. Rosenheimer and E. Stanton Gaylor Jr of The McBee Co.

Columbus National Association of Cost Accountants NACA Athens Walter E. Rosenheimer E. Stanton Gaylor, Jr McBee Co

Athens' Skater Clyde Mansfield Still Rolls Along With the Best

Clyde Mansfield at 72 is likely the oldest skating instructor in Ohio and remains active on ice and maple floors. He learned skating before age six from his father and later taught in Athens at rollercades and the state hospital lakes, while maintaining antiques and firearms collections.

C. H. Harris Clyde Mansfield Ohio Athenian James Mansfield E. Mulberry St Hocking River Clyde Dave Slaughter Athens Race St State Hospital Hocking East Mill West Mill Ohio University Mansfield Ohio River Frank Baird Crooksville Palmer St Athens County

New Social Security Law Expands Benefits and Coverage

The 1957 amendments signed by President Eisenhower expand Social Security to include disability benefits at age 50, benefits for disabled children past 18, and women at 62. Coverage widens to more workers including farmers, foreign workers, and some corporate subsidiaries, with tax increases to fund the changes.

Robert P. King Social Security Eisenhower King

Pomeroy Man Dies at 66

Howard Vining, 66, longtime Pomeroy resident, died Wednesday evening at Holzer Hospital after a six month illness. Survived by wife Minnie and children Frances Overhalts, Betty Sarver of Eaton Ohio, Leo, Bernice, Kenneth, Phyllis of Pomeroy, Eldon in the Army near Augusta Georgia, sister Janie Vining of Pomeroy. Ewing funeral home handling arrangements.

Janie Vining Pomeroy Ewing

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes

Admissions list includes Ceceilia Mayles of Guysville Route J E Algeo Athens Thomas Alderman Chauncey Donna Dorst Reedsville Route Mrs Maggie Rhollans Athens Everett Ridge Athens Franklin Wood Nelsonville Mrs Ernest Doerner Athens Discharged include Mrs John Jackson and son New Marshfield Mrs Ralph Slaughter Athens Mrs Cecil Keirns Athens Ronal Copeland Stewart Clarence Kenney Athens Route Mrs Al Bechtel Athens Vilas Kail Athens Gary Thornton Athens Route 5.

J. E. Algeo Athens Thomas Alderman Chauncey Donna Dorst Reedsville Maggie Rhollans Everett Ridge Franklin Wood Nelsonville Ernest Doerner John Jackson New Marshfield Ralph Slaughter Cecil Keirns Ronal Copeland Stewart Clarence Kenney al Bechtel Vilas Kail Gary Thornton

Athens Guard Unit to Return Home Sunday

The Ohio National Guard unit from Athens returns home Sunday after two weeks of training at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky. Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 2nd Battalion 166th Regimental Combat Team spent the first week qualifying with their weapons and the second week in a four day bivouac where eight to ten man squads solved tactical problems.

Athens Ohio National Guard Camp Breckenridge 166Th Breckenridge

Home Builders Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

The Home Builders meeting planned for tonight has been indefinitely postponed, officials announced. No rescheduled date was provided and the organization urged members to watch for further notices.

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Martin at Putnam Church

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Martin who died yesterday will be held at Putnam Church tomorrow at 2 p m. Burial will be in Alexander Cemetery. Friends may call at the Eddie Allen home at any time.

Anna Martin Putnam Church Alexander Cemetery Eddie Allen

Speeding Fine for Cleo Mae Smith in Findlay Court

Cleo Mae Smith aged 27 of Findlay Ohio was fined 17 dollars and costs on a speeding charge filed by the state Highway Patrol.

Speeder Cleo Mae Smith Findlay Ohio

Charged Driver Fined for Crossing At Railroad Crossing

Carl W. Peters, 45, of Columbus, was fined $15 plus costs in Municipal Court after the State Highway Patrol cited him for crossing over the yellow line at a railroad crossing.

Carl W. Peters Columbus

State files judgment against Albany father and son

A judgment of 59.80 is filed in Common Pleas Court by the state Department of Taxation sales branch against Harry Davis Sr. and Harry Davis Jr. The total includes a 7.80 penalty.

Albany Common Pleas Court State Department of Taxation Harry Davis, Sr

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