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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1958

Page

5

Two Youths Seized In Solving Burglaries

Two youths were arrested as part of an investigation into recent burglaries. Ronald Sabo, 19,Glouster Route 3, federal court arraigned for theft of 172 dollars in tools from Thomas Burdette, held for grand jury under 400 dollars bond. William Weston, 19, Nelsonville, arraigned for Aug burglary at Albert Smith home, held under 600 dollars bond. Ralph Hall, 16, Columbus, admitted involvement and was turned to juvenile authorities.

Sheriff's Department Ronald Sabo Glouster Route 3 Thomas Burdette Grand Sabo Dan Adams Trimble Route 1 William Richard Weston Nelsonville Albert Smith Weston Ralph Edward Hall Columbus

Two Youths Face Charges in Drag Racing Autos

Two youths were arrested on drag racing charges on Route 56 between the city limits and the overhead bridge. Robert A. Allbaugh, 16, of Mineral, is in juvenile custody. David Paul Hill, Route 3, is held for arraignment in Municipal Court next Tuesday. Sheriff Shields urged residents to report drag racing and warned of the danger to public highways.

Sheriff's Department Robert A. Allbaugh Mineral David Paul Hill Harold Shields

Probation Revoked for Area Youth in Municipal Court

Lawrence Clark, 19, The Plains, had three months probation revoked after a disorderly conduct case. He pleaded guilty on Aug 12, received a $50 fine and costs with probation, and was to undergo treatment at the Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center. He failed to submit to treatment, prompting the revocation and a return to jail Friday.

Lawrence Clark the Plains Clark Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center

Private Rites for Drowning Victim Set

Private funeral services are planned Saturday morning for John Arthur Smith 17 who drowned Monday afternoon in the Hocking River. The body was recovered Thursday morning. burial will be at Pleasanthill Cemetery. The family thanks those who helped in the three day search. Services at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday conducted by Rev Roy Deeter.

John Arthur Smith Hocking Clifford Smith Athens Smith Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Roy Deeter Pleasanthill Cemetery

New Plymouth Route 56 Crash Ends With Citations

Two Route 56 drivers in Hocking County were cited after a 4:30 p m collision on Route 56 near Route 328. Dorothy Delo 40 stopped on the highway to discharge a passenger and was cited for stopping on the highway. Darrell Dexter 21 was cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance.

New Plymouth Logan Francis Myers Hocking County Dorothy Delo Darrell Dexter Dexter

Logans Reopens After Remodeling Project

Logans women's shop will reopen Saturday after a year long remodeling program. The entire interior was redecorated and remodeled and extensive exterior improvements were made to the book and gift shop layout.

Logan’s Women’s

OU Plans i Elementary School Dates

Ohio University's Elementary School will start the 1958 59 term on September 17 at 8 55 a m. Principal Robert Barnard notes some kindergartners may not attend the first day and outlines vacation periods including Oct 24 Thanksgiving and Christmas break. End of term June with a half day summer session June 15 to July 17.

Ohio University Robert Barnard Barnard SOEA

Ex-Faculty Member Norman E. Dilley Dies at 40

Norman E. Dilley former Ohio University faculty member died August 24 in Oxford Mississippi after a brief illness. He was an assistant professor of education at the University of Mississippi for two years and held degrees from Edinboro State Teachers College Washington University Indiana University and the University of Illinois. A World War II veteran and Air Force Reserve member he survived by his wife Lynton Sullivan Dilley three sons Lawrence James and John all of Oxford his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph L Dilley of Franklin Pennsylvania and a sister Mrs Harrison Grant Robbins of Oil City Pennsylvania.

Norman E. Dilley Ohio University Oxford Miss Dilley University of Mississippi Edinboro State Teachers College Edinboro Washington University St. Louis University of Illinois Indiana University Air Force Reserve Lynton Sullivan Dilley Lawrence James John Joseph L. Dilley Franklin Harrison Grant Robbins Oil City

Ohio Patrol to Patrol Roads Over Labor Day Weekend

The Ohio Highway Patrol will deploy every available officer to monitor state highways as Labor Day weekend begins. Col. Fred Moritz aims to keep fatalities below last year's 23.

Columbus Ohio Highway Patrol Fred Moritz

Two Men Fined After Police Arrests

Charles Williams of Springfield pleaded innocent Thursday to intoxication and posted a 30 bond. He was found guilty Friday in Municipal Court and fined 25 plus costs. Leslie Dowler Jr of 174 Hanlin Ave also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 plus costs.

Charles Williams Springfield Leslie Dowler, Jr Hanlin Ave

Birth Pill Sought by British Medical Group

A British medical group called for 1000 volunteer wives to participate in a world wide family planning study. The trial aims to develop a safe birth control pill and will run over two years.

London

Athens Warm-Up Clears Fog With Morning Rise

A sunny start in Athens ended the early fog as temperature climbed to 64 at 9 a.m. after a low of 53. Wednesday’s high and low reached 83 and 48 as the day warmed.

Athens Halley Run

Evans to Speak at Carthage Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville will preach at 8 p.m. Sunday at Carthage Presbyterian Church. This local sermon announces a religious service led by a visiting minister in Carthage.

Star's Mother Dies in California

Mrs. Gladys O'Brien aged 52, mother of actress Margaret O'Brien, died of a heart attack Thursday in San Monica California, according to city records and family statements.

Star San 1Ia Monica Calif Gladys O’brien Margaret O’brien

Group Life Insurance Coverage Expands in 1958 Beginnings

At the start of 1958 about two thirds of the nation’s wage and salary workers were covered by group life insurance. The coverage reflects growing employer sponsored protection for employees amid postwar economic expansion.

Aerial Ladder Truck Demonstrated for City Officials

A 65 foot aerial ladder fire truck was shown to city council, Fire Chief Dalton, Mayor Sands, Police Chief Grog an, and others by Don Cox of Seagrave and John Sullivan. The Ford chasis unit cost about $25,000, was tested at city hall, and later at Ohio University buildings Bryan and Copeland Halls. Cox recommended a 75 foot ladder for Athens if pursued.

Charles Dalton Kenneth W. Sands Joseph Grogan Franz Woodworth Don Cox Seagrave Mfg Co Columbus John Sullivan Chicago Illinois State Fire Chiefs Convention Los Angeles Calif International Fire Chiefs Convention City Hall Bryan Copeland Halls Ohio University Copeland Cox Athens

Local Girl Aids Campaign In Williamstown Summer

Janet Hill of 38 Briarwood Drive joins eight Ohio Wesleyan students aiding Prof. James M. Burns in his Massachusetts congressional campaign. Burns, a Williams College political science professor, seeks the Democratic nomination for the first district. The Ohio Wesleyan Institute of Practical Politics sponsors the college credit citizenship field training. Hill, 1958 OWU graduate, studied political science and was active in radio drama and Alpha Gamma Delta.

Janet Hill G. E.hill Briarwood Drive Ohio Wesleyan University Williamstown Mass James M. Burns Congress Burns Williams College Massachusetts Institute of Practical Politics Ohio Wesleyan Miss Hill Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

Volkswagen Award Honored by Midwestern VW Corp

A letter from Midwestern VW Corp to C. B. Nye Co. congratulates them on presenting the Sperry Award to Volkswagen creators Dr. Heinz Nordhoff and the late Dr. Ferdinand Porsche and their team. The award honors distinguished engineering with practical transport impact across land sea or air. The Nye letter commends sales and service and calls the award a high compliment to the Volkswagen organization.

VW Corp C. B. Nye Co Sperry Volkswagen Heinz Nordhoff Ferdinand Porsche

Area Students Obtain Degrees at Ohio State

Ohio State University summer commencement honors 791 graduates in Columbus. Notables include Jean Dancer Lunn of Athens with a doctor of philosophy, Dale H. Mowery of Logan with a master of science, Philibert K. Boggs of Gallipolis with a bachelor of science in agriculture, William J. Williams of Rio Grande with a bachelor of electrical engineering, and John R. Sisson of Vinton with a bachelor of arts.

Columbus Ohio State University Athens Jean Dancer Lunn Logan Dale H. Mowery Gallipolis Philibert K. Boggs Rio Grande William J. Williams Vinton John R. Sisson

Gold honor emblem awarded to Don B Millikan for service

New York recognitions note Don B Millikan of Athens for outstanding subscription service to The Readers Digest. The magazine said the emblem honors one in three thousand recipients.

New York N. Y Don B. Millikan Athens

Shelter Notes From Sheltering Arms Hospital

Hospital notes list patients connected to Athens and Albany areas including James Bobo at Route 4 Athens John Henry Ruth Jr Mrs George Green Albany Ethel Collins Athens Sharon Skinner Route Athens Mrs Ross King Athens and daughter Mrs Mark Wheaton Route 3 Athens and daughter Mrs Jim Witham Amesville and son.

James Bobo Athens John Henry Ruth, Jr George Green Albany Ethel Collins Sharon Skinner Ross King Mark Wheaton Jim Witham Amesville

Noble found guilty of blocking driveway in Municipal Court

Jacob Vernon Noble of E State Street Trailer Park pleaded not guilty but was found guilty on a city police charge of obstructing a driveway. He was fined $2 and costs.

Jacob Vernon Noble E. State St Trailer Park

Marshfield Hosts Three Day Labor Day Homecoming

New Marshfield opens a three day Labor Day Homecoming with ball games contests and food sponsored by VFW Gilham-Frank Post 8804 and its auxiliary led by James Gilham and Alma Nichols. Events include adult baseball bicycle race Little League games and community church programs with proceeds benefiting the VFW post.

New Marshfield VFW Gilham-Frank James Gilham Alma Nichols Murray City Ewing Ross Methodist Church Pilgrim Holiness First Church of Christ Memorial Park Albany VFW Post

Three Juveniles Held For Gasoline Thefts

Three boys aged 14 and 15 were taken into custody by Athens County juvenile authorities after deputies stopped them on Route 13. They admitted stealing gasoline from autos between Zanesville and Athens and planned to drive to Charleston with only one cent between them. Two youths are reportedly on probation in their hometowns.

Athens County Sheriff's Zanesville West Virginia Here Charleston

Ohio to open bids for 108 miles of resurfacing in 11 counties

The Ohio Department of Highways will open bids Sept 3 for resurfacing over 108 miles of state highways across 11 counties including Athens Route 691 and Meigs Route 124. Work to start after award and run through October and November with four bridges in Southeastern Ohio also slated for painting.

Columbus Ohio Department of Highways Athens County Hocking County Vinton County Fairfield County Gallia County Rio Grande Meigs County Racine Apple Grove Hocking Highway Department Leading Creek Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Hocking River Raccoon Creek

Ex-Resident Estella Hoon Dies At 82 In Charleston

Estella Hoon aged 82 died Thursday night in a Charleston hospital after a brief illness. She had lived in Charleston since leaving Athens five years ago, and cared for the late Mrs. Lovey Dent during her Athens years. She is survived by son John of Charleston and granddaughters Kay and Kathy. Visitation is at Simpson Chandler funeral home, services at 1 30 p m Sunday, burial at Water Town.

Estella Hoon Charleston W. Va

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