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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1951

Page

5

Defense motion filed in Morrison vs Steppe's Beauticians case

In Common Pleas Court defense requests arrest of verdict and entry of judgment for defendant. Jury awarded Ruth Morrison 8250 for injuries from October 1950 while a client of Steppes. Judge Francis D. White cautioned possible future action that verdict might be set aside on legal points.

Ruth Morrison Steppe’s Beauticians, Inc Common Pleas Morrison Francis D. White

Five of Earl Miller family hurt in Route 328 collision

A two car crash near Union Furnace left five members of the Earl Miller family of Logan treated for injuries by a Logan physician. Earl Miller 35 and his wife Hazel 36 and three children aged 13, 11 and 8 were involved. Thomas Heinlein 19 of Logan was cited for failing to signal and fined $10 plus costs. Two other arrests followed for vehicle registration and for crossing the double yellow line.

Thomas Patricia Beverly Millers Heinlein Athens Post Logan Roger Friend John Williams Glouster Friend Cliff Jerrell Columbus W. P. Mickle

Temperature Pinches Near Sunrise on Thursday

The morning reach around 18 degrees at 9 am with little rise from the previous night’s low. Despite bright sun, temperatures hardly budged from the chill, while Wednesday logged a high of 42 and a low of 30.

County Truck Driver Hurt In Accident

Albert Ogg a 35 year old Broadwell man employed by the county highway department was injured when a dump truck loaded with limestone overturned on an icy Broadwell Bartlett road. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens for observation with a back complaint and described as fairly good. damage to the truck was minor.

Broadwell-Bartlett Albert Ogg Broadwell Sheltering Arms Hospital Ogg Athens John Dowler Athens Eagles Aerie

Transfer to California by Navy Postgraduate School

Two former Athens County men connected with the U S Naval Postgraduate School at Annapolis Md were moved to California when the school relocated to Monterey last week. Prof. W Conley Smith and Prof. Walter Jennings accompanied by more than 1000 tons of equipment and 500 families followed the move. The school founded in 1909 conducts research development and production studies in engineering fields and is now housed at Monterey.

Athens County U. S. Naval Postgraduate School Annapolis California W. Conley Smith H. C. Smith Woodward Ave Athens Walter Jennings Erre Jennings Glouster Navy Smith Jane Carson Foster R. A. Foster Monterey

Bound to Jury on Driving Charge

Neil Sorensen a 21 year old Ohio University student of 43 Stimson Ave was bound to the grand jury on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. His attorney entered an innocent plea and bond was set at 150 dollars. Sorensen was arrested on Oct 21 and the case had been continued at the request of the attorney.

Neil Sorensen Stimson Ave Ohio University W. P. Mickle R. W. Finsterwald Sorensen Mickle

Athens Police Report Stolen Car Case in Glouster

Athens police received a stolen vehicle report from Glouster resident Thomas Rose. The 1951 vehicle, bearing Ohio license X M, was reported stolen Wednesday in Glouster.

Athens Glouster Thomas Rose Ohio

New Patrolman Added to Athens State Patrol Post

Cpl. Robert E Henderson announced that Patrolman Frank Hague joins the Athens post, bringing staffing to eight with seven in Athens and one at Logan. Hague, a December patrol graduate from Zanesville, will live in Athens with his wife and two children once housing is secured. Transfers include Jan 2 move of Patrolman William Greenlee to Bridgeport and F A McKitrick to Athens. McKitrick previously served in Gallipolis and Bridgeport, with home in Marietta.

Athens State Highway Patrol Cpl Robert E. Henderson Henderson Frank Hague Logan Hague December Zanesville William Greenlee Bridgeport F. A. McKitrick Greenlee MckKitrick Gallipolis Marietta Athens Post Hocking Vinton Corporal Henderson James Gibbs Horace Rigel Merle Robinson John Born Carl Freeman Logan Station

Merchants List Gift Exchange Deadline Set in Athens

The Athens Retail Merchants Association announced all gift exchanges in member stores must be completed by December 31. Officials said stores will not issue cash refunds on gift merchandise.

Athens Retail Merchants Association

Rites Set for Radcliff Youth Arthur Lowe 16

Funeral services are planned for Arthur Lowe 16 near Radcliff with Warren and Nettie Lowe as parents. He died Tuesday night at home after being invalid since birth. He is survived by six siblings Anise Barbara Mary Lou Nettie Marie Warren Jr and Woodrow and by grandparents Mr and Mrs Jasper Lowe. Services Saturday at 2 pm at Radcliff UB Church with burial next to the church. Family may visit after Friday noon.

Albany Arthur Lowe Warren Nettie Lowe Radcliff Anise Barbara Mary Lou Nettie Marie Warren, Jr Woodrow Woodville Jasper Lowe Radcliff UB

Births and Admits At Sheltering Arms Hospital

Births announced for Mr and Mrs Paul Schmitt Athens a son and Mr and Mrs Phillip Boyer Athens a daughter. Admissions include Sharon Ann May Wellston and Prof Lorin C Staats Athens with Carl Legg Athens Rachel Hopkins Youngstown Albert Ogg Stewart and Dr Robert J Studer Athens. Dismissals include Dr J D Haskins Athens and Gloria Ann Harris Athens.

Paul Schmitt Athens Phillip Boyer Sharon Ann May Wellston Lorin C. Staats Carl Legg Rachel Hopkins Youngstown Albert Ogg Stewart Robert J. Studer J. D. Haskins Gloria Ann Harris

Judgment Sought for Back Restaurant Rent Dispute

Roy O. Davis files in Common Pleas Court for 510 dollars against George Van Meter Lucinda Van Meter and Herman Theisen of Van Meter's Restaurant. Rent due for October November December. equipment remains in the W State St building and risks loss. Davis seeks appointment of a receiver to sell assets and satisfy debts.

Common Pleas Court Roy O. Davis George van Meter Lucinda van Meter Herman Theisen van Meter Davis W. State St

Former Straitsville Resident Dies at 82

Gus Winefordner, 82, a former New Straitsville resident, died Wednesday night at his Geneseo Illinois home. Survived by sister Mrs Margaret McHarg and brother William Winefordner of Glouster. Funeral services set for Saturday in Illinois.

Gus Winefordner New Straitsville Geneseo Ill Margaret McHarg William Winefordner Glouster Ilinois

Legislation Opens New VA Benefits to Veterans

New Public Law 170 broadens vocational training reach for disabled Korean veterans serving on or after June 27 1959. Eligibility hinges on discharge status compensable service connected disability and need for training. Dental medical hospital and burial benefits extend to service members from June 27 1950 and dependents with similar pension rights. John C Westrick VA representative will review previously denied training applications. office at 6 W State St.

Congress John C. Westrick Veterans Administration W. State St

Service member Harris transferred to officer candidate school

HERBERT A. HARRIS son of Mr and Mrs Robert Harris 45 Morris Ave has been transferred from the Naval Supply Depot at Guam Marianas Islands to the Naval Officers Candidate School at Newport Rhode Island A former Athens High School student and 1950 Ohio State University graduate the seaman served as a personnel man for 10 months prior to his transfer.

Herbert A. Harris Robert Harris Morris Ave Naval Guam Marianas Islands Naval Officers Candidate School Newport R.I Athens Ohio State University Seaman

Army Cadet Dowler Helps West Point Soccer Team Clinch Title

West Point cadet Thomas W. Dowler son of Mr and Mrs John W Dowler Athens Ohio played left fullback for the Army soccer team which won the eastern intercollegiate championship for the second straight year. The team went nine wins and one tie to extend its undefeated streak to twenty eight games. Dowler has earned two numerals and a letter in three seasons and also participates in the glee club and debate council. Dowler plans to join the Corps of Engineers after graduating in June 1952.

West Point N. Y Thomas W. Dowler John W. Dowler Morris Ave Athens Ohio Army Dowler Military Academy Glee Club Debate Council Thoms A. Jenkins Athens High School Ohio University Corps of Engineers

Athens Pictures Shown At Local Theater

Newsreel pictures of Athens and the locally built King Midget auto are being shown Thursday Friday and Saturday at a local theater. The films were shot by a cameraman here early this month.

Athens Midget Motor Co A Camerman

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