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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1957

Page

5

New Athens Bus Routes Announced For City Schools

Mac Williams announces new bus schedules for Athens city pupils from elementary through Junior and Senior High. Morning and afternoon routes listed with East and West divisions. changes may occur after a two week review.

Athens City Mac Williams Williams East Side West Side Congress Carpenter E. State Grand Park Dalton Charles Shannon Maplewood East School Morris State Lancaster Union College Mill Elliott Stimson Ohio Washington

New Marshfield Man Fined for Intoxication in Court

Elmer Kisor of New Marshfield pled guilty in Municipal Court to intoxication and was fined $50 plus costs. The Monday morning proceeding resulted in the penalty reflecting the police charge.

Elmer Kisor New Marshfield

Two Accidents Reported by Athens State Patrol

Two accidents were reported over the weekend. James Moore, 28, Haydenville, swerved to avoid a boy on a bicycle on state route 595 north of Rt. 33. minor car damage. A northbound car on state route 13 north of Chauncy left the road and struck a telephone pole. driver and passengers unnamed left the scene.

Athens State Patrol James Moore Haydenville Rt. 33 Chauncey

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Births list several new arrivals including a son for Farley family of Glouster Route 3 and a daughter for Callahan of Athens among others. Discharges include Haines of Athens Route 4 Bail of Athens Route 5 and Carlson with daughter from Lancaster.

Sheltering Arms Hospital David Farley Glouster Dave Tabler Stewart Thomas McDaniel John Callahan Athens Marion Mace Nelsonville Lloyd Watkins Careen McKnight Coolville Tim McKnight Thomas Hanson Donald Dunn Millfield George Frey Luetta O’brien Albany Earl R. Haines Charles Bail Richard Carlson Lancaster Guy Gorby Marion Snyder Robert Laziman

Nelsonville Divorce Seeks Restored Name After Neglect Charge

Jessie M. Shafer Adams of Nelsonville faces gross neglect of duty in a divorce action against Solomon H. Adams. The couple wed October 21, 1956 in Nelsonville and have no children. She seeks restoration of her maiden name, Jessie M. Shafer.

Jessie M. Shafer Adams Nelsonville Solomon H. Adams Common Pleas Court Jessie M. Shafer

Woman pleads innocent to failure to stop charge

Vernie Vandyke aged 59 of 369 Richland Ave pleaded not guilty in Municipal Court to a city police charge of failure to stop in assured clear distance. She was ordered held on $30 bond for a Wednesday hearing.

Vernie Vandyke Richland Ave

Mechanicsburg Co Commissioners to Review Sewer System

Mechanicsburg county commissioners will review legal aspects of the proposed sanitary sewer system in an afternoon session with Squire, Sanders and Dempsey bond attorneys. They received about 70 protest letters last week and may discuss financing beyond property assessments and an unsigned agreement with Athens on sewer disposal.

Mechanicsburg Squire, Sanders and Dempsey Bonding Attorneys Cleveland Athens

Death of W D Fleming Ends Long Illness at 77

William D. Fleming 77 of Sand Ridge Amesville Route 1 died Monday after a long illness. He farmed at the family homestead and is survived by wife Daisy, daughter Mrs. Laurene Robinson of Columbus, granddaughters Mrs. Betty Williams of Athens and Mrs. Donna Henderson of Trimble. Sons Jake and Wenzel preceded him. Funeral arrangements are with Jagers and Sons.

William D. Fleming Sand Ridge Amesville Daisy Lurene Robinson Columbus Betty Williams Athens Donna Henderson

Royal McBee Service Reps Attend Training School Here

Four Royal McBee service representatives are in Athene attending a service training school at the local firm’s 58 North Court Street center. supervised by Charles Mulrain from Port Chester New York. The program teaches service techniques for new Royal McBee products with two more sessions planned in September.

Royal McBee Service Athens N. Court St Charles Mulrain Port Chester N. Y

Divorce and Name Restoration Sought in Common Pleas

Jean nine Thompson sues Richard L. Thompson for divorce alleging gross neglect of duty. Married June 21 1953 in Gallipolis with no children. Plaintiff requests restoration of her maiden name Jeannine Abdella.

Common Pleas Court Jeannine Thompson Richard L. Thompson Gallipolis Jeannine Abdella

Colorado Boulder awarding Lena Kronk Smith MA degree

The University of Colorado Boulder announced Lena Kronk Smith of Athens received the MA degree at last Saturday's commencement exercises.

University of Colorado, Boulder Lena Kronk Smith Athens

Two Drivers Plead Guilty After Weekend Citations

State patrol cited two drivers over the weekend and both pleaded guilty at arraignment. Tommy Howard, 36, of Trimble Route 1, was fined $20 and costs for speeding 70 in a 50 mph zone on Route 50A. Robert Hugh Powers, 20, of Glouster Route 2, was fined $15 and costs for a left of center charge.

State Patrol Tommy Howard Trimble Route 1 Robert Hugh Powers Glouster

Area Planning Discussion Set by County Extension Council

A special Monday evening meeting of the county agricultural extension council advisory group will discuss community planning. Dr. Robert Dimit of Ohio State University will lead a session on background statistical material for Athens County and the role of extension agents and the council. Lee Glass of Sharpsburg serves as advisory group president, representing several agricultural and allied organizations.

County Agricultural Extension Council Robert Dimit Ohio State University Athens County Lee Glass Sharpsburg

C E Boring Dies at 77

Charles E. Boring 77 retired coal miner died Saturday night at his home on The Plains after a months illness. Born in Jackson County he lived in The Plains 30 years and was a Church of Christ member in Athens. Survived by wife Eva Brown Boring and three sisters Corda Whetstone Jacksonville Miss Tillie Boring and Myrtle Terrell DeWitt Mich. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Church of Christ 18 N Lancaster St with Wayne Porter in charge. Burial in W Union St Cemetery. Flowers omitted per family request.

Charles E. Boring the Plains Jackson County Boring Church of Christ In Athens Eva Brown Boring Corda Whetstone Jacksonville Tillie Boring Myrtle Terrell DeWitt, Mich Church of Christ N. Lancaster St Wayne Porter W. Union St Dowler- Ferguson-Hughes

Sanitarian Exam Set A for Public Health Certification

Written exams for certification of sanitarians will be held Wednesday October 22 at the Ohio Dept of Health District Office. Applicants must meet education and experience standards pass a written test and undergo an oral exam. Notification to the Certification Board secretary Ivan Baker by September 23 is required.

Ohio Dept. of Health Ohio Association of Public Health Sanitarians Certification Board Association Ivan Baker Ludlow Building Dayton

E Squad Responds as Local Man Dies on Arrival

Earnest M. Glass, 68, of Mill Street and Berry Hotel staff member, was listed dead on arrival at about 9:35 a.m. Sunday after firefighters called for emergency squad. Death believed caused by heart attack.

Earnest M. Glass Mill St Berry Hotel Fire Department

Firemen Battle Small Blaze on Westbound Train

City firemen were summoned about 5:45 a. m. Monday to extinguish a small fire in the diesel engine of a Baltimore and Ohio westbound passenger train. A short in electric wiring sparked oil and grease ignition while the engine stood near West Union Street crossing. Little damage resulted.

Baltimore and Ohio West Union St. Crossing

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Campbell E. State St Sebring Lumber Co Columbia Peach Ridge Stroud’s Run West West School Central Ave Shafer Fairgrounds Second Road Plains Conrae Cleaners Plains, Ohio Athens, Ohio Donald K. Barstow C. B. Dillon C. M. Gill & Co D. M. Goddard Houck & van Dyke, Inc Earl F. Mathews, Inc F. R. Murphey & Son Dwight H. Rutherford Peter B. Seel Seiple & Kempton Nelsonville, Ohio Oakley Ins the Saltz Ins Glouster, Ohio Richard Guinther Mac's Thrifty Store West State Street Ats Athens County Insurance Agents Association The Athens County Savings & Loan CO Masonic Temple Union & Court Sts P. G. Chapman National Guard T. H. Theisen Franklin St Ohio National Guard Kenneth Allen Somerset Keith Bigley Franklin 166Th Regimental Combat Team 166Th 372Nd Infantry 3640Th Ordnance Company Camp Breckenridge U. S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run Colmer W.D. Fleming Royal McBee Patrol C. E. Boring Vere Smith Jin Jaynes Train Blaze REPP Modern Grave Services Ohio & National Burial Vault Associations Toon Food Kerr-Hunter the Bank the Security Bank Court Street Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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