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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1955

Page

5

Milk Sales File Appeal Reverts to Board

In Athens Milk Sales dispute, a receivership order was placed out of operation as counsel filed a notice of appeal to the Fourth District Court of Appeals. Bond of $1000 was posted, returning control from receivership to the former board as the higher court weighs questions of law and fact.

Athens Jackson County James E. Kinnison Athens County Common Pleas Court Fourth District Court of Appeals Kinnison Court of Appeals

Jury Acquits Defendant in Court Trial

Robert Sager from Athens Route 2 was acquitted of break ing and entering charges tied to a Clifford Hartman farm building near Beaumont. Defense argued he was not in the area on January 17 1955 and the jury trial proceeded after a minor status delay. Jurors listed include Leonard Prater as foreman and Bertha Wagoner among others.

Robert Sager Athens Joseph Vanity Sager Beaumont Clifford Hartman

Ex-Resident Estella Carleton Dies in Columbus Hospital

Ex resident Estella Carleton, formerly of Second Street, died Friday in Grant Hospital Columbus after a long illness. Survived by daughter Ollie Nichols of Columbus, brother Clarence Bolin of Athens Route 5, and sister Bessie Hahn Steinmetz of Athens. Husband Wilbur preceded her in death. Jagers funeral home handling arrangements. Weather: Athens area saw rain with 37 at Hamsey Run Friday morning and 29 low. Thursday's highs and lows were 41 and 10.

Estella Carleton Second St Grant Hospital Columbus Carleton Ollie Nichols Clarence Bolin Athens Bessie Hahn Steinmetz Wilbur Jagers Funeral Home Athens Area Hamsey Run

School Bus Accident Near Shade Garden Road

A Shade area school bus carrying 48 children was sideswiped on Shade Garden Road. Neither the passengers nor drivers were injured, with moderate vehicle damage. Warren Barnhill, 53, was cited for driving left of center. Davis Howard, 59, was the other driver. A second yesterday involved Route 13 near Glouster, where Lawrence Skinner, 39, struck a parked car owned by Delbert Arnold. no injuries and minor damage.

Shade Garden State Highway Patrol Warren Barnhill Guysville Davis W. Howard Glouster Trimble Lawrence Skinner Delbert Arnold Millfield

Mrs. Ella Burt Steward Dies at 84 in Albany

Ella Burt Steward 84 widow of J D Steward died at Albany Rest Home after three years residence. She lived in Carpenter then Albany and was a member of Albany Baptist Church. Survived by brother Harley E Burt Chester Pa sister Margaret Farabee Columbus and half siblings Edgar Burt Athens and Mrs Freda Davidson Logan. Two brothers James H Burt and Dr D W Burt Athens preceded her. Services Saturday 2 pm at Bigony funeral home with Hebardville burial. Friends may call before services.

Albany Ella Burt Steward J. D. Steward Albany Rest Home Freda Davidson Logan James H D. W. Burt Athens Bigony Funeral Home Hebardville

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Dismissed list of patients and relatives from Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes. Names include Mrs Ann Perry Mrs Patrick Collins and others from Athens Jackson ville Amesville New Marshfield Millfield and Amesville with accompanying family members.

Patrick Collins Athens Don Olbers Millfield George Derke Leonard Lent Jacksonville Kenneth Elliott New Marshfield Robert Smith Amesville Marie Stotts Ames Goldsworthy Fred Shafer Warren Reininga

OU Photo Society Plans Scholarship

The Kappa Alpha Mu journalism honor society at Ohio University announces a $135 annual scholarship for an upperclassman or graduate student beginning in fall. Selection based on need as determined by Student Financial Aids Director Edward Sudnick, portfolio ability, and overall scholastic standing. Photographs judged for reporting and editorial suitability.

Kappa Alpha Mu Ohio University Edward Sudnick

Real Estate Transfers In Ames and Athens Areas

Raymond Dean transfers Ames Township real estate to Dale W. Wilson in Ames Township. Eleanor P. F. Jones transfers Amesville real estate in Athens to William R. Phillips. William R. Phillips transfers Athens County real estate in Athens to Florence H. Atkinson in Columbus.

Raymond Dean Ames Township Dale W. Wilson Ames Eleanor P. F. Jones William R. Phillips Amesville Athens Athens County Florence H. Atkinson Columbus

Coolville Man Sentenced for Probation Violation

Marion Burton near Coolville was sentenced to Mansfield reformatory by Judge Francis D. White on probation violation. Deputies fetched Burton Wednesday from a Parkersburg junk dealer where he tried to sell two drill bits stolen from William Cook's Coolville farm. He received a term from one to 15 years. the earlier charge mirrored the theft allegations.

Marion Burton Coolville Mansfield Reformatory Common Pleas Francis D. White Burton Bernard Porter Parkersburg William Cook Porter

Near Miss Driver Cited In Athens Route 2 Incident

Athens Route 2 driver Arthur Riley, 71, was cited by Chauncey Mayor Charles Wadley after a near collision on Route 33. State Patrolman Jack Spencer was in a patrol car when a car from the 33 Club lot pulled into the semi’s path, causing a jackknife and skidding. Spencer avoided collision and Riley paid a $5 fine plus costs.

Athens Spencer 33 Club Arthur Riley Athen Wadley

Coolville Man Noah O Neil dies at 77 in Coolville

Noah Elmer O Neil 77 of Coolville died Wednesday evening at St Joseph s Hospital Parkersburg after a short illness. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Coolville Methodist Church with Rev Roy Deeter and Rev Aaron Cunningham officiating. Burial in Coolville cemetery. Friends may call at White funeral home Coolville.

Coolville Noah Elmer O'Neil St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Washington County Imogene Scott O'Neal Layman Massillon E. R Clayton Athens Gordon Little Hocking Gladys Jarvis Eileen Welsh Cutler Delcie Seckman Rosa Golding Arlington Belle Weaver Vernon Coolville Methodist Church Roy Deeter Aaron Cunningham Coolvillle White Funeral

Athens Industries and Agencies Announce Christmas Break

A long Christmas holiday will begin Saturday for Athens residents as local industries and stores close early and city, county, state, and federal offices shut down for the holidays. Ohio University will close administrative offices Saturday and Monday while campuses host a Student Volunteer Movement conference, and essential plant services will resume Tuesday.

Athens Ohio University McBee Co Athens Machine Co Vanadium Tool

City Christmas Home Decoration Contest Judges Announce Criteria

More than 20 entrants compete as judges set prize basis led by Bernadine Farrell. Rankings emphasize originality attractiveness and artistic design followed by Christmas theme and tradition and finally creative workmanship. Judge panel includes Mrs Ray Johnson Hunter Hope Gomer Jones and L C Staats. Judging starts tonight at 7 with 100 prize pool awarded Saturday. Contest organized by city service club with funds from 10 donors. Registered contestants listed with multiple street addresses in city mayor’s office.

House Decoration Committee Bernadine Farrell Ray Johnson Hunter Hope Gomer Jones L. C. Staats Miss Farrell Service Club Walter Mathews Columbia Ave Kenneth Sands E. State St Robert Laziman Hooper St Dwight Rutherford Peach Ridge Wilson Smith Peach

Frost-Pearl R. Russell Dies at 71 in Frost

Frost-Pearl R. Russell, 71, president of the Coolville Telephone Co., died Friday morning at his Frost home after a long illness. Born in Torch, he spent his life in the area, was a retired mail carrier of more than 3 years, and a long-time member of Coolville Lodge No. 337, F&AM. He served six years as Romeo Township trustee and was reelected last fall. Survived by his wife Dora E. Russell and four children, funeral Monday at 2 p.m. in the Frost Universalist Church with Coolville Masonic Lodge services. burial in Troy Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call White Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Saturday and at the residence after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Frost Pearl R. Russell Coolville Telephone Co Torch Russell Coolville Lodge No F&am Romeo Township Dora E. Russell Bernice Koehler Guysville Marie Halbirt Wayne Russell Fred Russell T. H. Russell Belpre Frost Universalist Coolville

Former OU professor dies in Carlisle Pennsylvania

Prof. C. W. Fink a former Ohio University economics professor died in Carlisle Pa where he served as a Dickinson College professor He left Athens about 15 years ago He is survived by his wife two daughters and a son Funeral services set for 11 a m Saturday in Carlisle

C. W. Fink Ohio University Department of Economics Carlisle Dickinson College

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