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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1955

Page

2

Township Receiver Association set to hire four aides

Athens Milk Ralen receivership gains court approval for four aides including a secretary treasurer and milk tester under Roger Jones. Judge Kinnison OKs $900 salaries plus travel for Imelda Smith and Denver Lightner with clerical pay and expenses for others, noting past bylaws violations and fraudulent amendments. A $400 monthly drawing account and other approved disbursements are listed as the receiver's duties expand. A Friday meeting at 8 p.m. in the courthouse will feature Washington County association speaker Don Curtis and discussion of new laws and the program for the association conventions.

Athens Milk Ralen, Inc Roger Jones Fudge James E. Kinnison Jackson County Juris Jones Lerk Imelda Smith Denver D. Lightner Nola C W. R. Sullivan Rowland and Rowland Don le Curtis Washington County Associaion Athens County Associa W. O. Kail John F Newcomb Act Marietta Curtis Donald K. Barstow Ohio State Universon Ity Eleanor Beckler Stenographic Araphic Junior Chamber of Commerce Tuberculosis and Health Association Offo Association of Tower Ship Trustees and Clerks Columbus

B O Change Abandons Two Switches on Marshfield Route

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad abandons two long switches on the Marshfield line as traffic shifts to longer faster trains. Reduced sidings and heavier locomotives cut Athens County taxes and improve route efficiency at Marshfield Hill and Route 56 crossing with a taller warning tower.

Baltimore Otto Marshfield Imade Marshfield Hill New Marshfield Athens County

Junior High Honor Pupils Are Listed in Area

The Amens junior high announced the second six weeks honor roll led by Principal Har ry Lackey and teachers J Roberts Linda Ann Smith Betty Lou Ulbrich Jane Wieman and Teri Williams. Eighth Grade names include Nancy Bachus Suzanne Barker Patricia Bashore Frank Bean Ronnie Begg Billy Blosser and many others. A total of 114 students made honor roll compared to the first six weeks, with families and staff listed in the long roster.

Amens Harry Lackey J | Roberts Linda Ann Smith Betty Lou Ulbrich Jane Wieman Teri Williams Nancy Bachus Suzanne Barker Patricia Bashore Frank Bean Ronnie Begg Billy Dick Blosser Margaret Karr Karen Kelch John Krauskopf Raymond Krauss Gaylord” Kuntz Robert Mann Mike McAfee Karen’ Minturt Jim McMullen Charleen Mineli Barbara Minton Gerald Chesser Martha Frank Marjorie Gaylord Aipeay Cilgego Jane Groean Shelton Dalton Jane Lee Linda Lee Linda Lynn Hila Kinsel Athens Deme Arian Wiliam Lawson Eray Barbara Sue van Dyke Sue Staran ‘Tewksbury Verly Joanna Webb Nancy Annn Wichterman Mary Wilson Mire Arthur Draper Mary Gene Woodworth Paul Cain James McLean Paiis Wits Grant Mulfiet William Durst Pomeroy Floyd Misner

Coolville Lodge Installation of Officers

Coolville Lodge installs officers led by Past Masters Carl R. Russells and Wade A. Richardson. New officers include W Kenneth Miles as war support, Rae J. Eisen Arthur Le Tee junior warden Ray E. Chevalier treasurer Niles Barnett secretary Victor T. Russell senior deacon Arthur Hetzer junior deacon Dale F Reed tyler P 1 Russell treasurer Bruce B. Chambers chaplain Denber J. Day senior steward Joseph Osborn junior steward.

Coolville W. Kenneth Miles Crave Lodge FAAM Rae J. Eisen Tpter Wantes Arthur le Tee Ray E. Chevalier Niles Barnett Victor T. Russell Arthur Hetzer Dale F. Reed Tyler Russell Bruce B. Chambers Denber J. Day Joseph Osborn Carl R. Russell S Wade A. Richardson

Hovey Rites Set Tuesday

Funeral services for Hovey in Albany will be held Tuesday at the Bigony funeral home. The deceased was a retired municipal engineer and is survived by a daughter Mrs Grace Bay. The Rev Walter Frost will conduct the services with burial at Alexander Cemetery.

Albany Tor Hilbert Eel Hovey Ray Hest Ome Daudet Hovey Futyardaughter Grace Bay Elende Hay Cal Bigony Walter Frost Wil Bein Alexander Commery

Unclaimed Bicycles To Be Auction

Unclaimed bicycles will be auctioned at the city police station on Wednesday December 21 at 4 p m according to Police Chief Joseph B Grogan. The bikes were recovered as abandoned and brought to the station in hopes owners would reclaim them.

Joseph B. Grogan

Aliens Reminded to Report Addresses by Feb 1 1956

Athens Postmaster Arthur E. Cornwell advised all aliens to report their current addresses to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Service by February 1, 1956. He noted this is a standard annual requirement and penalties include possible deportation for failure to report.

Athens Arthur E. Cornwell Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalian Service Cornwell

Church Seeks Court Permission for Major Loan

The First Methodist Church of Athens seeks Com mon Pleas Court approval to borrow 200000 with church property as first mortgage collateral. Funds would finance a proposed new church replacing the one destroyed by fire last February. Bond forfeited in Municipal Court for Robert Haning on a disorderly conduct charge. An affidavit filed at city police station by Rose Porter Dee. 10

First Methodist Church of Athens Common Pleas Court Robert Haning Poston

Two Civil Cases Continued Off Court Docket

Two civil cases have been continued off the docket by order of Judge Francis D White. One suit by Reba Shafer and Reba Shafer Corp seeks 4200 from the defendant for sale of the Hepasafer Store. The other suit by Juanita Edwards of New Plymouth against Charles Dickens of New Marshfield seeks 909.33 damages from an auto accident on Route 6 dated Oct 14 1950.

Francis D. White Reba Shafer Eltz Steninst Marvin Magaziner Reba Shafer Corp Hepasafer Juanita, Edwards New Plymouth Charles Dickens New

Civil suits dismissed in Common Pleas Court

Judge Francis D. White entries show three civil actions dismissed. George W. John Son versus Industrial Commission of Ohio ended by agreement with the plaintiff taxed costs. Ben Kirk fendall and Kirkmeyer Coal Co. v Mike Dressbach dismissed without prejudice to a new action. Lola Goodin v Paul E. Cotton administrator for Dallas Goodin estate involved a $956 rent claim dismissed.

Common Pleas Court Journal Francis D. White George W. John Son Industrial Commission of Ohio Ben Kirkfendall Kirkmeyer Coal Co Mike Dressbach Paul E. Cotton Dallas Goodin Lola Goodin

Athens Route 1 man injured in rural accidents

Victor Hudwell 23 suffered leg and hand cuts when his westbound car left Route 56 near Athens Country Club and overturned at 10 45 p m. Two other Saturday incidents on Route 7m and at Down Ridge Grass Run Roads caused minor damage and a $10 fine was imposed by Mayor Joseph Phillipe for left of center driving.

Athens State Highway Patrol Victor Hudwell Athens Country Club Hudwell Arnold Cote Wigan Joseph Phillipe Ridge Grass Run

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