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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1958
Page
12
A $250 award check was presented this week to Sheriff Harold Shields to benefit Little League baseball in Athens County. The Athens Messenger reported the event dated December 24, 1958.
A festive Christmas message reflects on giving and peace inspired by Jesus teachings. The article notes a Sohio Shield Plan reward up to 5000 for information leading to burglary arrests, detailing suspects and sentences tied to a Sharpsburg case and Sheriff Shields’ added local donations to Athens area Little Leagues.
Athens Countian Phillip F. Lavelle of Athens Route 1 was named first administrative assistant to Walter H. Moeller the Democratic congressman elect from Ohio's 10th district. Lavelle will begin Jan. 3 in Washington after Moeller's swearing in. Lavelle, 28, is a 1945 Athens High School graduate and Ohio University alum. He has worked in insurance claims and county offices and served in the Army during the Korean War.
Miss Millie Osborne, 71, of Chauncey, died Tuesday morning at her sister's home after a months long illness. Born in Meigs County, she lived in Chauncey most of her life and attended the First Christian Church. She is survived by two sisters and four brothers. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at Dowler Fergu son Hughes funeral home. services Friday at 1 p.m. burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
County and city offices including the county courthouse will be closed Thursday for the Christmas holiday. Regular hours are observed Wednesday and will resume Friday and Saturday following Christmas.
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