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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1956

Page

7

Republicans Organize New Club in The Plains Area

A Republican club organized Monday night in The Plains school community room with about 88 attendees. Officers elected include Helen Kettle president Harold Brown first vice president Clarence McCaferty second vice president Barbara Coon secretary Mary Shafer treasurer George Mason chairman of the executive committee. Special committee chairs named. three Republican candidates for fall offices attended. music provided by the Rev. and Mrs. Deck. A covered-dish supper is planned for Sept 15 with a state candidate speaker to be announced.

Plains the Plains Baker-Brown Chauncey Millfield Circle Hill Bessie Johnson Helen Kettle Harold Brown Baker Brown Clarence McCaferty Barbara’ Coon Mary Shafer George Mason Edith Barrows Don Gamertsfel Helen Langer Gaynete Graham All of the Plains Bess Johnson John Smart Baker- Brown Bill Russell Violet Bryan Adda Tippett Mary Graham Bert Johnson

Rarely Used Insurance Law Appears in Ohio Court

Charles E. McLaughlin of Glouster Route 3 faced a charge in Municipal Court for failing to surrender his license plates and registration after license revocation under the liability insurance law. Inspector Gerald D. Priser testified to the action. McLaughlin denied the count and a $200 appearance bond was set for a Friday hearing.

Ohio Gerald D. Priser J. Priser Charles E. McLaughlin Glouster Route 3 McLaughlin

Sheriff Lists Two Break-Ins and One Attempt in Circle Hill

Deputy DeWitt Walker reports two successful Circle Hill break-ins and one attempted job on Saturday night. Homes of Max lime Dickens Warren Carr and Max Williams were entered with about 66 dollars taken from Dickens in a cedar chest money sack. A broken key was found in Williams front door lock matching the Dickens entry, suggesting a familiar suspect who knew where money was kept.

DeWitt Walker Circle Hill Walker Maxlime Dickens Warren Carr Max Williams Williams Dickens

Births and admissions at sheltering hospital and court plea

Births include a son for Mr and Mrs Roger Cochran Athens Route 2 and a baby boy Chakiria in Athens. Admissions list Mrs Robert Burston Shade r Route 1 Mrs Oscar Cf Route 3 Mrs Willard DeLong Nelson ville Route 2 Mrs E H Gaylord Athens Charles LaHugh Chauncey. Discharges include Mrs Clarence Taylor and daughter Stewart Route 1 Jack Slater The Plains Mrs Charles Reardon Athens and Mrs David Knaus and daughter Athens. In Municipal Court Charles Sharp The Plains pled guilty to 13 days non support received suspended sentence one year probation to pay back support to Hazel Sharp.

Roger Cochran Athens Robert Burston Shader Oscar Cf Willard DeLong Nelsonville E. H. Gaylord Charles LaHugh Chauncey Clarence Taylor Stewart Jack Slater the Plains Charles Reardon Chakiria David Knaus Albany Charles Sharp Hazel,Sharp

Four Cited By Patrol Three Fined

Four drivers were cited or arrested in area courts after State Highway Patrol arrests yesterday. James E. Maberly, 42, of Chillicothe, stopped on Route 691. Gladys MacCombs, 22, Nelsonville Route 1, rear ended his car and was cited for failure to stop in an assured clear distance. Howard H. Cooperider, 65, Columbus, failed to stop at Routes 33 and 682 stop sign. collision with David White, 16, Warren, on Route 38. Cooperider fined 10 dollars and costs. Charles Wadley, Chauncey, fined 10 dollars and costs for failure to yield. Charles F. Smith, 27, Columbus, fined 10 dollars for driving on a freshly painted center line. J. Johnson, 42, Trimble, fined 10 dollars for speeding.

James E. Maberly Chillicothe Gladys MacCombs Nelsonville Maberly Miss MacCombs State Highway Patrol Jis Howard H. Cooperider Columbus Cooperider David M. White Warren

Glouster Man Jailed for Nonpayment of Fines

Glouster resident Bill Rutter was jailed in Athens County on Tuesday for failing to pay two court fines. One fine, $5 plus costs, was imposed by Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Sr for disturbing the peace and drunken behavior. He had been released on June 22 after promising to pay within 30 days.

Glouster Athens County Bill Rutter Thomas Williams, Sr Rutter

Indefinite Sentence Given 16 Year Old for Break In

A 16 year old Athens youth received an indefinite sentence after confessing to break ins at two Lancaster area sites including a stock barn and a Drive In. He said he drank intoxicants and fell asleep in a kitchen at the stock barn after the custodian opened it. He denied accomplices and had prior delinquent court history. The Barnes evidence links another break in at the Drive In the same night.

Athens Boys Inn Lancaster East Roger Jones, Sr Harold Shields

New Jr High Students To Register Thursday

Registration for 7th 8th and 9th graders not in the Athens city school system will begin at 9 30 a m Thursday at the Jr High School office on Washington St behind the school gymnasium. Principal Harry Lack notes procedure.

Athens City Jr. High School Washington St Harry Lackschool

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