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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1952

Page

2

New 500-gallon fire truck arrives at Athens State Hospital

The Athens State Hospital receives a 500 gallon fire truck built by the American Fire Fighting Apparatus Co. The 28 member attendant department will train with the Ford F-7 chassis vehicle under Fire Chief George DeWeese. The hospital will still rely on the city fire department for major fires.

Athens State Ital George DeWeese American Fire Fighting Apparatus Co Battle Creek Mich Harry Sutphen and Hospital C. H. Creed Athens Fire Department Hos Athens State Hospital Harold Cox H. Creed C. H. Stephenson Messenger Newspolito

September Draft Calls Listed in Athens County

A total of 28 Athens County men are scheduled for induction and pre induction physical exams next week. Seventeen men will undergo exams at Fort Hayes Columbus on Tuesday and Thursday induction will involve 14 men at Fort Hayes. Names of examinees and inductees will be released when they leave.

Athens County Fort Hayes Columbus

Gross Neglect Cruelty Charged in Divorce Action

Margaret C. Kasten files for divorce from Karl H. Kasten in Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks restraining Florida proceedings as the couple wed August 12 1939 in Manassas Virginia and the defendant has not resided in Florida.

Common Pleas Court Margaret C. Kasten Karl H. Kasten Florida Manasses

Squirrel hunting season set from Sept to Oct with bag limits

State laws extend the squirrel season by 15 days. The season runs September 15 to October 15. It is unlawful to take gray, black or fox squirrels outside the season. a daily bag limit is four of those colors. Red or pine squirrels may be taken anytime with no limit. It is illegal to possess illegally taken squirrels.

Charles A. Dambach Division of Wildlife Phyllis LaVelle Cross

Helrich Dies at 86 Rites Set for Saturday

William E Helrich 86 died Wednesday at his daughter Mrs A O Rinks home 36 Franklin Ave after months of ill health Born in Gallipolis he lived in Lancaster 30 years retired Ohio Power sub station attendant 1945 Surviving three daughters Mrs Rink Mrs John Reis and Mrs James Gabriel and a son A R Helrich Wife Hat tie Belle Heirich died in 1945 Services by Rev Gilbert Courtney Saturday 2 pm Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home Burial West Union Street Cemetery Friends may call after noon Friday

William FE. Helrich A. O. Rink Franklin Ave Gallipolis Helrich Lancaster Ohio Power Co Athens Rink John Reis James Gabriel A. R. Helrich Hillsboro Hattie Belle Heirich Gilbert Courtney Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes West Union Street

Troy Township Trustees Meeting Set Saturday

Troy Township trustees schedule a Saturday 9 a.m. session to discuss cemetery matters. Sexton Michael B. Baker invites William J. McCurdy of McCurdy Monument Co. to present any grievance against sexton rules. Baker provided no further details.

Coolville Troy Township Michael B. Baker Sexton William J. McCurdy The McCurdy Monument Co Wheeling W. Va Baker

Ohio State to award PhD to Guenter G Schmalz at summer commencement

Guenter G. Schmalz of Athens will receive a Doctor of Philosophy degree at Ohio State University's summer commencement. A class of 775 will receive diplomas in ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. in the Men's Gymnasium on campus.

Guenter G. Schmalz Athens Ohio State University

Dozer Blade Damages Parked Truck on Route 33

A bulldozer on an equipment carrier struck a parked truck north of the Athens Hocking line Wednesday night. None injured. Walter Ward 36 of Columbus drove the carrier and did not know of the hit. Ward cited later by patrol. The parked truck owner was J H Norman Nelsonville Route 2. A separate hit skip near Chauncey involved Dr C H Creed. Oral Melton 20 Winchester Indiana was fined for missing mud guards.

Athens-Hocking County State Walter Ward Columbus J. H. Norman Nelsonville Ward Winchester Ind Peter B. Seel

Coolville Infant Dies in Coolville Ohio

Richard Craig Ashcraft aged one year died Wednesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after an extended illness. He was the son of Denny and Eva Mae Ashcraft of Coolville. Surviving are two sisters Vicki Lynn and Deborah Ann, paternal grandparents O. M. Ashcraft, maternal grandparents Minnie Clark and Marcus Clark, great grandparents Lew Welling Joe Ashcraft and Charles Pierce. A brother Billy died previously. Services Friday at 2 p.m. at White funeral home with burial in Coolville funeral home.

Coolville Richard Craig Ashcraft Sheltering Arms Hos Denny Eva Mae Ashcraft Vicki Lynn Deborah Ann O. M. Ashcraft Minnie Clark Marcus Clark Carl W. Va

Wells Fined in Mayor Seel Court for Intoxication

James C. Wells aged 55 of 20 percent S. College Street pleaded guilty to intoxication in the mayor's court. He was arrested by city police and fined five dollars plus costs.

James C. Wells S. College St Peter B. Seel Wells

Zemo Relief for Skin Irritations and Itching

Zemo provides a medicated antiseptic prompt relief for rashes eczema and athlete’s foot. It soothes itching reducing scratching and aiding faster healing. For stubborn cases FErtra Strength Zemo liquid offers enhanced relief.

Zemo

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