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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1954

Page

7

Damages Totals Rise in McKinley Auto Fatal Case

In Common Pleas Court multiple actions seek damages related to a December 1 fatal accident near Nelsonville. Plaintiffs including Lois Glouster and Lois Smith seek combined damages exceeding $82,000 with individual claims ranging from personal injuries to punitive damages. McKinley denies drunken driving and manslaughter charges.

Common Pleas Court William McKinley Lancaster Nelsonville Ea Caan McKinley

Honor Roll Lists 66 At The Plains

The Plains School honors 66 students with A and B averages. A recipients span seventh to twelfth grades, including Sue Coon Kay Cochran Barbara Bedley and others. B average students include Ronald Burkey John Buffington Beulah Brown Joan Brooks Rita Howard Bernard Bails and more.

the Plains School Sue Coon Martha McDonald Kay Whetstone Kay Cochran Janice Hanning Beth Williams Barbara Bedley Patricia Jackson Margaret Keeton Sally McDonald Sue McDonald Ruth Ellen Porter Doris Thompson Carol Mackie Mary Talbert Ralph Talbert Nina Wright Carol Davis Charles Dunfee Evelyn Graham Ronald Burkey Wayne Cochran Linda Koon Sandra James Maurice Kittle Roger Porter Janice Rowland Donald Strole Brenda Wallace John Buffington Mary DePue Donald Guseman Donna Hunter Nancy Hawk Joan Lonas Larry McAllister Shirley McKibben Joan Tipton Marilyn Wilson Beulah Brown William

Car Stolen From Parking Place On N Congress St

City police report a 1946 Chevrolet Tudor owned by Don O'Neal of Athens Route 3 was taken from a N Congress Street parking area Thursday night. The vehicle bears Ohio license X 500 U and was found missing when O'Neal returned.

N. Congress St Don O'Neal Athens O'Neal

Three Men Cited for Interfering With Officer at Night Club

A state inspector cited Paul E. Wood David Joe and Glenn E. Roush for interfering with a police inspection at a night club. Hearings set in Municipal Court for January 4. bonds posted at $100 each. Inspections founder said the trio, patrons not staff, shoved and manhandled the inspector during the check.

Nquer Teenie Richard L. G Paul E. Wood E. State St David Joe Ellett St Glenn E. Roush Middleport Guides

Area OU students among national education honor initiates

Four area students at Ohio University join twenty six new initiates of the Omega Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi the national education honor society. Initiates include Barbara Williams Ruth Sands Virginia Norris and Hubert Taylor with campus activities and high school roots listed.

Ohio University Omega Chapter Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honorary Ohio University Center Barbara Marie Williams Elmwood Place Ruth Elien Sands Sunnyside Dr Athens Virginia Gail Norris Culver St Logan Hubert William Taylor Broadway Middleport Miss Williams Miss Sands College of Arts and Science Clark E. Williams Barbara Williams Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Lambda Delta Kappa Phi Wesley Foundation Wesley Choir University H. H. Sands Ruth Ellen Ohio U Westminster Foundation International Club YWCA Alliance Francaise College of Education Mias Norris Aaron G. Norris Logan Senior High Virginia Hall Howard Hall Women’s Recreation Association Hubert Taylor Middleport High School Future Teachers of America Club Phi Eta Sigma

Admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Elizabeth Snow is admitted in Athens along with Marie Hanning from The Plains, Walter Baird and Cora Lonas from Athens, Sarah Parks from Glouster, William Pratt from Athens, and Dora Frost from Coolville Route 2.

Elizabeth Snow Athens Marie Hanning the Plains Walter Baird Cora Lonas Sarah Parks Glouster William Pratt Dora Frost Coolville

Two Drivers Fined After Police Arrests

Two drivers cited by city police for traffic offenses were fined Friday in Municipal Court. Ralph Rodehaver 21 Athens Route 4, arrested for unsafe operation, was fined $10 and costs. Ray Russell 67 Millfield, arrested after an accident Thursday at E Union and 8 College Streets, was fined $15 and costs for failing to yield the right of way.

Ralph Rodehaver Athens Ray Russell Millfield E. Union College Streets

Royal McBee declares serial preferred stock dividends

New York based Royal McBee Corp board declares dividends for the quarter ending January 31, 1955 on serial preferred stock as of December 30, 1954. Series A 4 percent cumulative pays 1.12 per share. Series B 5 percent pays 1.25. Series C 5 percent pays 1.374. Series D 6 percent pays 1.50. Common Stock 3 cents per share.

New York Royal McBee Corp. Board of Directors

Christmas Theme Highlights Students Present Carol Programs

Six grade pupils staged outdoor carol singing on the East Side School steps with effective lighting while parents gathered on the grounds. Junior High presented a Christmas play with Dick Knight as narrator and a cast including Judy Davis and Jim Hughes. Central School featured a play "What Would I Give Him" directed by staff and backed by the school chorus.

Sivas EF Side Bon School East Side PTA Dick Knight Nerretor Judy Davis Jim Hughes Darrell Coen Jim Gaskill Harry Begg Tim Shea Larry Baker Gary Wheaton Ronald Kinney Sue Verity Fieanor Tharkery Mary Shanafelt Ernestine Wade Argare’ Karr Lee Ann Rose Nancy Norris Fonella Linn Mra Jane Greer Moble Moore Beverly Hoskine Central School Bob Gordes Ivis Simpkina Gary Buck Bobby Higgers Gerald Mozier Paul McDaniel Richard Gaines Diantha Murphy Sue Damm Jack Ward Randy Locke

Walton League Initiates 45 New Athens Members

The Walton League plans a Sunday initiation at 2 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League cabin for 45 Athens chapter members who joined in 1954. An oyster stew will be served that afternoon, according to chapter president Lee Marah.

Izaak Walton League Athens Lee Marah

Clearer Weather Report From Friday Morning

Friday morning showed milder sunshine with a few breaks. The Hamsey Run station logged a low of 29 and a 9 a.m. reading, while yesterday’s high reached 45 degrees.

Hamsey Run

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