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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1955
Page
6
A New York report says Apetal science identified a substance claimed to shrink hemorrhoids and ease pain without harsh methods. Early tests show gentle relief, though details and verification remain limited.
Athens fire department urges residents to keep trees fresh and watered be cautious with lights and candles and keep decorations away from heaters and doorways. Do not leave unattended and remove waste wrappings promptly after presents. If a fire occurs call 190 and tell linemen the exact location.
Carolyn Withers of New Marshfield and Nina Wright of The Plains won silver medals and firsts in county Prince of Peace contests sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches. They earned district qualification to be determined by the council, with state finals and scholarships planned for January at the Ohio Pastor's Convention in Columbus.
T J Savage 93, a retired farmer from Perry County and longtime resident of Shade and Athens, died Sunday at Hillcrest Rest Home. Survived by wife Hatte two sons Kert and George of Cleveland two daughters Catherine Powell of Cleveland and Irene Dunn of Akron 13 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Two sisters also survive. Service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dowler Ferguson Hugh Line with Rev Drell J Goff. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville.
The weekend brought near zero temperatures with readings around five degrees in the morning and low to mid thirties during the day. Frigid values for Friday through Sunday ranged from 5 to 36 degrees, with several days dipping below freezing.
Athens County records show transfers from Security Bank to John Goodman at The Plains and multiple deeds involving residents and firms. Names include Walter Ervin, Carlos Shaver, Virginia Clark, Harvey Douglas, Minnie Jones, Ruth Bridgewater, Glennis Boggs, Elmer Jones Realty, Edward Philips, Woodrow Patton, Rosser Bateman, and William R. Phillips among others with properties in Athens Township, Chauncey, Amesville, and surrounding areas.
Eighth graders Melnturt and Sandy An hrews lead eighth grade picks. Seventh graders Patty Love and Linda chosen. Ninth grade cheerleaders are Bonnie Brookins Jessie Rowland and Jane Grogan. They will lead cheers at junior high basketball games. Charles Tucker fined 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in Municipal Court, charged by city police.
A breaking and entering case against Francis Tabler opened in Common Pleas Court Monday after a jury was impaneled. Prosecutors allege Tabler stole from John Featherstone’s farm on September 1 this year, as the case moves forward.
In November 1984 deed related filings show declines across categories with easements affidavits and releases reduced from prior totals. Mortgage and chattel mortgage activity reached notable levels, while cemetery and plat records show limited movements and overall fee income fell from earlier months.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary M. Taylor 79 will be held Tuesday afternoon at New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Church. She died Saturday in Lancaster at her daughter’s home after a three month illness. Survived by three sons William James Edward and others, plus 32 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev Ray Pidco ks and Rev R G Cook. Friends call at Semper residence in Lancaster.
The Sheep Improvement Association will meet at Phomb Hall on the Ohio State University campus Friday at 10 to 9 pm. A Hi Y speaker will discuss Greenland expedition experiences, glacier movements, and safe routes for army occupation, with slides from last summer’s Greenland trip.
City School Officials attending the Education Association convention in Columbus from December 12 to 14 include Willard P. Barker superintendent of Athens city schools and Harold Hee instructor at Athens High. Both unable to attend due to illness.
Russell Herrold, president of the OU Alumni Association and vice president of Anchor Hocking Glass, will discuss Product Development and Survival at the Society for the Advancement of Management meeting. The session is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Ohio University Center Alumni Lounge, with Prof. E. T. Hellebrandt inviting attendance.
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