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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

5

Christmas Fire Rules Issued In Athens Court Fines

In Athens Ohio Woodrow Knox and Clifford Huggins were fined 50 dollars and costs for intoxication. Elmer Dewey and Glennie Tippie faced additional charges with fines and jail terms. Fire Chief Parker issued nine safety rules for holiday decorations to prevent blazes.

Woodrow Knox Cleveland Clifford Huggins Albuquerque N. M Athens W. P. Mickle Elmer Dewey E. Union St Clarence A. Parker Parker

TB Drive Seeks $5000 Goal in Athens County

Athens County reports a shortfall of about $1800 from its $5000 Christmas Seal sale goal this week. Mrs. Joe Davis, executive secretary of the local association, says the nationwide Seals sale continues through Christmas to fund tuberculosis control work. President Truman urged Americans to support health agencies and NTA affiliates to speed victory over tuberculosis.

Athens County Joe Davis National Tuberculosis Association NTA Truman

Divorce Suit Dismissed In Common Pleas Court

Irene Wolfe's divorce action against Charles Wolfe was dismissed in Common Pleas Court by Judge Oliver F. Rowland. The petition cited gross neglect as grounds. the couple wed in 1916.

Irene Wolfe Charles Wolfe Common Pleas Court Oliver F. Rowland

Youth Bound To Grand Jury Is Re-Arrested

Edwin Powell twenty one of 10 Church Street was re-arrested Thursday while awaiting a grand jury hearing on two larceny charges. He is held in the county jail pending Columbiana County officials arrival. Powell had been free on a $1000 bond.

Edwin Powell Church St Columbiana County Frank Joyce Powell George Hayes Lisbon Columbiana Pittsburgh

Locked Car Takes Trip Without Owner

An automobile owned by James Hasselback of 32 President St. was found on W. Mulberry St. after being left locked. It apparently moved on its own across Richland Ave, clipping the south bridge railing and Burnside’s left rear fender, causing minor damage as police reported.

James Hasselback President St W. Mulberry St Nuzzling Don Burnside Hughes Cottage Hasselback Richland Ave South Bridge Burnside

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