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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1958
Page
3
Stephen Worthington and his father hunting on his grandfather’s farm hear a woodpecker and spot a Winsonde parachute caught in a tree. After attempts to free it they cut the tree and retrieve the instrument, released from Sulphur Grove near Dayton and sent to Joliet for reconditioning.
Leona Rognon seeks divorce from Charles Rogngn of Zanesville on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They have a son, married in South Zanesville in 1956, and have agreed to property division and custody of the boy.
Logan sheriff's deputies investigated burglaries at two cabins on Rush Creek off Route 664 in Marion Township. Entry to one cabin occurred between November 27 and December 13. intruders broke a rear window, ransacked the interior, and took minor items. The Nunemaker cabin was entered between last Thursday and Saturday with similar damage but no items removed.
Logan Hocking County farmers are invited to two Dec 19 sessions at Ohio State University Plumb Hall and Swine Improvement Association. The programs include sheep health talks by OSU College of Agriculture staff and eight seasons of Swine Evaluation data analysis. Ham and barbecue meals follow, with a surprise feature announced by Don Young.
Two Southeast Ohio men received promotions in Germany as Pvt. Ernest L. Bowen to private first class with the 24th Infantry Division and Allen B. Nutt to Army specialist four with the Fourth Armored Division. The report also lists area servicemen completing courses and taking part in exercises in Germany and other assignments including the USS Forrestal and USS John R. Pierce in the Mediterranean, and Marine Air Wing operations in the Far East.
Dwight Bowers, 29, of South Zanesville Route 1, killed at Ten X Coal mine near Cannes ville when his arm tangled in a conveyor. Shawnee council rejects Ohio Fuel Gas Co rate hike and votes a February special election on bonds for a new fire truck. A New Straitsville boy, Loren Nixon, 10, needs AB negative blood. Lion's Club Christmas party set for Dec 16 at Perry County children's home. Ohio Public Utilities Commission considers near future telephone service via McConnelsville and New Lexington exchanges with a hearing Dec 16 in Columbus. Larry Joe Dunwoody, 2, suffered first and second degree burns at home. treated in Crooksville and Good Samaritan Hospital. Roseville faces Perry County’s highest tax rate at $34.20 per thousand next year.
In Logan County Mrs. Glenna McNichols of Laurelville Route 2 was arraigned on assault and battery charges and held to the grand jury under a $100 bond. Roy Knece, also of Laurelville Route 2, filed the charge and was bound over on a similar $100 bond after pleading innocent.
Judith Woolery, vacationing in North Carolina, told her parents Ronald and Jr. Woolery of 601 Warner Ave that travel home was delayed by 10 to 15 inches of snow. Air travel halted and highways closed, marking the heaviest snow since 1917. arrival at Port Columbus was expected Sunday night.
Two cars driven by Amos Sorrell Jr. of Buchtel and Salvatore Paplercio of Cincinnati collided at a curve on a grade on Green Hills road Green Township at 1 p m Saturday. Icy road conditions caused the crash, left front end damage to both vehicles, and the incident was reported to Sheriff A J Waldron.
Police investigated a noontime accident at the intersection of W Front and W Hunter Streets. Cars driven by John T. Young 29 Grove City and Fred A. Fisk 62 Nelsonville collided as Fisk swung left during a right turn. Damages were reported.
Mr and Mrs Harry McCandlish Logan a son and Mr and Mrs William Sigler Logan Route 4 a son and Mr and Mrs Roy Collinsworth Laurelville Route 2 a daughter. Admitted Mrs Harold Geil Logan Route 4 medical. Dismissed Clarke A Bixby Logan Hiram Harkins McArthur Mrs Charles Montgomery Laurelville Route 1.
Brooks Copenhaver, 27, of 485 N Culver St was cited for reckless operation. Police arrested him at 3 33 a m Sunday and he was ordered to appear in Mayors Court.
Mrs. Maxine Linscott and Mrs. Mary Russell hosted the Jacksonville Methodist Church WSCS Christmas gathering at Mrs. Linscott home. Mrs. Margaret Hammond directed the service on The Christmas Story from Luke 2. Arlene Davis led a program with a film on The Three Wise Men and 14 members plus guest Mrs. Inez Campbell shared a seasonally themed salad course.
John Fortney of New Lexington is reappointed for five years to the county Soldiers Relief Commission by Common Pleas Judge U S McGonagle. The report notes October deaths outpaced births by four, with twelve deaths and eight births. County court cases include driving recklessly, assault and battery, theft, and related charges involving residents of Junction City, New Lexington, Rendville, and Zanesville.
The Past Chiefs Club gathered at Hotel Gordon for a Christmas meal and a brief business session electing Mary Cheney as president Nellie Jones as vice president Neal Morris as secretary and Grace Zimmers as treasurer. Readings and carols followed with gifts exchanged among members.
The Berean Class of the Glouster Church of Christ will hold a Christmas dinner and party on Tuesday, December 16 at 6 p.m. in the church social rooms. Attendees should bring a covered dish. meat will be furnished. Gifts will be exchanged.
The Davis home hosted a Christmas party for the Missionary Society with carols and gift exchanges. Mrs Will Wallace assisted as hostess and lunch was served. The next meeting is set for January 29 1959 at Mrs Edna Kasler's home.
The Pythian Sisters announce a Christmas party on Wednesday December 17 at 6 p.m. in the K of P Hall. Meat will be furnished, please bring a covered dish. A 50 cent gift exchange is planned.
Mr and Mrs Larry Schoenian announce the birth of a daughter Jody Lynn born December 4 at Mount St Mary hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Faires and Mr and Mrs Lewis Schoenian with great grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs M H Grinstead, Mrs Clara Schoenian and C G Faires.
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