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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1948

Page

3

Weather Device's Origin Found Near Here Sought

Two mysterious pieces of scientific equipment found near Sharpsburg and Utley were identified as Army weather observing material by Ohio University. Capt. Carl W. Wilson explained the radiosonde and gauges attach to a balloon to measure atmospheric data and transmit readings to the ground. The team said the device could be reused if not badly damaged and that the equipment may have been released near Wilmington, with balloons known to travel long distances.

Lloyd Cook Sharpsburg Utley Ohio University Military Science Department Army Carl W. Wilson Wilson Wilmington

Athens Agent Wins Insurance Award in Campaign

Allen F. Locke of Athens associated with the Ohio State Life Columbus agency was named a winner in the company's President's Campaign. Locke, residing at 26 West Mulberry Street, will receive an award in a forthcoming presentation.

Allen F. Locke Athens Ohio State Life Insurance Co Columbus Locke W. Mulberry St

Circus Men Deny Claims in Ohio Court

In Common Pleas Court William N. Meyer and L. B. Ford of Barr Bros Circus deny the state's claim for 1159.08. The Industrial Commission of Ohio had found Lester R. Shaw of Columbus entitled to compensation for injuries in 1946 while working for the circus. The circus argues Shaw was an independent contractor and that the defendants were interstate commerce outside Ohio at the time.

Common Pleas Court William N. Meyer L. B. Ford Barr Bros. Circus Nelsonville The Industrial Commission of Ohio Lester R. Shaw Columbus Shaw Ohio

Christmas Music Organ Recital at Church of the Good Shepherd

Harold Landis Abmyer, former church organist and choir director and current Union Theological Seminary student, will present a Friday 11:30 p.m. sacred music recital at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The program of six selections precedes the Christmas Eve Holy Communion service and is open to the public.

Church of the Good Shepherd Harold Landis Abmyer Abmyer Ohio University School of Sacred Music Union Theological Seminary New York

Court Awards Divorce from Wise and Minor in Common Pleas

Leonard McQuaid granted a divorce from Norma McQuaid, a minor, in Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Married in 1944, the couple have no children.

Leonard McQuaid Norma McQuaid Common Pleas Court

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