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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

5

Tax Filing Deadlines Announced by Athens Deputy Collector

Herbert J. Kelly outlines 1949 tax return dates and estimates for individuals and farmers. Final returns due March 15 1950 for most. January 15 1950 for final estimated payments. Local deputy collectors will assist in Logan Nelsonville Middleport Pomeroy McConnelsville with office hours 8 am to 5 pm.

Herbert J. Kelly Athens Ing Logan Court House Nelsonville Middleport Pomeroy McConnelsville Post Office

Brother 9 Not Charged in Lodi Younts Shooting Incident

Lloyd Shumway, 14, remained in good condition after a 9 year old brother Keith shot him in the abdomen with a .22 rifle while playing near their Shade Township home. Sheriff Bateman stated no charges were filed as of Thursday morning. both boys attend Shade School.

Lloyd Shumway Shade Arma Hospital George Bateman Lodi Township Keith Lloyd Shumway Ivar Shumway Bateman Fuvenue Shade School

New Officers Are Installed By Kiwanis

Athens Kiwanis Club installed 1950 officers Tuesday night with Carl A. Frey inducting the slate. L. C. Staats was named president, Richard Banks vice president, Robert Bulloch secretary, and Robert Hollingsworth treasurer. Directors include A. L. Bechtel Fred Hampton Dr. W. W. Patton Maurice Guthrie Don Ketfer and E F. T. Hellebrandt. Evan Williams became a new member and Glen Hanes directed singing.

New Athens Kiwanis Club Carl A. Frey Frey Kiwanis L. C. Staats Richard Banks Robert Bulloch Robert Hollingsworth

Hospital Admission and Discharge Notes

Admitted patients include Sarah Stobert from Stewart Route 1 for major surgery and Sam Jeffers from Athens Route 5 for surgery. Loyd Shumway from Athens Route 5 injured in an accident. Discharged patient Myrtle Kieffer from New Straitsville. Danny Clyse from Athens Route 5 remains listed.

Sarah Stobert Stewart Sam Jeffers Athens Loyd Shumway Myrtle Kieffer New Straitsville Danny Clyse

Former Athens County man pleads innocent to non-support

Dwight Burton 32 formerly of Athens County and now of Sault Ste Marie Michigan enters an innocent plea in Athens Mayor W P Mickle's court. Attorney R W Finsterwald notes bond set at 750 dollars and Burton released to await grand jury. The charge stems from claims by former wife Laura Savage listing non support for their minor child since February 1947.

Dwight Burton Athens County Sault Ste. Marie Mich W. P. Mickle Burton R. W. Finsterwald Laura Savage Athens Route 4

Fair Weather Forecast for Athens Continues Mild

A clear morning signals mild weather for Athens with calm expectations. Yesterday’s high reached 49 degrees, nine below Wednesday, and the 10:10 a.m. reading stood at 29 degrees, matching Wednesday’s start while the Hocking River fell to 3.7 feet.

Athens C. N. France Hocking

Two Fined for Intoxication by City Mayor

Phillis 68 of Logan was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor W P Mickle after pleading guilty to intoxication and confined to the city jail for nonpayment. Cyrus Withem 60 of 110% W Union St also received a ten dollar fine and costs for intoxication.

Albert Ewing Phillis Logan W. P. Mickle Cyrus Withem W. Union St

Marriage Licenses for Robert Sheley and Ada Taggart

Marriage licenses issued for Robert Melvin Sheley and Ada Ruth Taggart, both listed with Ohio addresses. Also licensed are Eddie Lewis McDonald and Marguerite Ann Orahood, with their respective city of Murray City and Nelsonville.

Robert Melvin Sheley Sabina Ada Ruth Taggart Buchtel Eddie Lewis McDonald Murray City Marguerite Ann Orahood Nelsonville

Christmas Day Crash Driver Fined in State Street Incident

Richard Scott 28 of 374 Moore Street pleaded guilty to unsafe operation after a 12:45 a.m. collision on F State Street that damaged the White residence at 242 EF State Street and sent Leo McBride 33 to Sheltering Arms Hospital with facial and neck injuries. Scott was fined 15 dollars plus costs by Mayor W P Mickle. McBride remains hospitalized. Police say the charge reflects endangering a passenger, not striking the residence. Scott, briefly released, wore bandages in court and claimed possible sleep loss or memory gaps about the crash.

F. State St Richard Scott Moore St W. P. Mickle Scott Leo McBride McBride Whitehouse

Father Granted Custody in Columbus Divorce Case

In common pleas court John W. Parfitt was awarded custody of their minor child after a divorce from Della M. Parfitt. The plaintiff faced allegations of gross neglect and must pay the defendant $2600. she releases her right to jointly owned real estate.

John W. Parfitt Stimson Ave Della M. Parfitt Columbus Common Pleas

Real Estate Transfers in The Plains and Athens Township

Real estate transfers include Frank and May ONeil conveying Lots 704 and 705 in Veritys Fifth Addition The Plains to Elza percent and Hazel A McGraner all of The Plains. S Shaw and D Shaw convey parts of Lots 91 and 92 in Athens Township to The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company.

Frank May O'Neil Elza Hazel A. McGraner The Plains Verity the Plains S. S Della Shaw Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company Athens Township

Second OU Student Dies in Christmas Auto Crash

Ohio University reports a second student death over the Christmas holiday. Jack Miller, a junior and father of one, died in a Chicago area crash near his home on Highland Avenue in Athens. His father A E Miller, a former OU alumnus and Phi Delta Theta member, is noted. Earlier report named George Marshall, a June 1949 graduate, as another fatality, with Marshall noted as top of a class of 1214.

Ohio University Jack Miller Chicago Athens Highland Ave A. E. Miller Phi Delta Theta Fraternity George Marshall Marshall Morris Ave

Dover Man Arrested For Probation Violation

A Dover man Charles Patton age 26 was arrested Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce at the request of Tuscarawas County officials for probation violation while visiting on Athens Route 2. Deputy Dorothy Parmiter then took Delores Stephenson to the Marysville Reformatory to start a six month sentence for abandoning her three children.

Dover Frank Joyce Tuscarawas County Joyce Charles Patton Athens Dorothy Parmiter Delores Stephenson Marynville Reformatory

Petition for Divorce Filed in Common Pleas Court

Frances Riley a minor and Estella Mowra sue Donald Riley in Athens Route 2. The petition claims failure to provide a home food and clothing for the plaintiff and their child. Mrs Riley seeks custody and child support. Married December 21 1947 at Pomeroy.

Common Pleas Court Frances Riley Estella Mowra Donald Riley Athens Riley Pomeroy

Churches Set Prayer Week Observance in Athens

Plans announced for a Universal Week of Prayer in Athens with nightly services at 7:30 pm from Jan 2 to Jan 6. Speakers include Rev E C Kenney, Rev Phil Porter Jr, Rev Harold F Kelley, Rev Fred Luchs, and Rev W J McGarity among others at Richland Ave Methodist Central Ave Methodist and First Presbyterian.

Athens Joe B. Maffett Richland Ave. Methodist Central Ave Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church Richland Ave E. C. Kenney First Wesleyan Methodist Phil Porter Church of the Good Shepherd Harold F. Kelley First Methodist Fred Luchs First Presbyterian W. J. McGarity

Perkins Fined For Letting Minor Operate Car

Rupel Perkins aged 41 from New York City was fined ten dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to permitting an unlicensed minor to operate his vehicle. He was arrested by the State Highway Patrol on Route 56 and arraigned before Mayor W. Mickle.

Rupel Perkins New York City Perkins State Highway Patrol W.?. Mickle

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Brother Lodi N. Court St Ohio Sheltering Arms Hospital Japalac Miller Bros Wallpaper & Paint Store N, Court St Ta OO Co Wa Second St. Columbus Road Columbia Ave E. Davis Rauch’s Bakery Joe Marsh Buck Howell Buck United States Brewers Foundation Tra of Public Health Quick’s Drug Store Firestone Ice And Gilbert Shannon Firestone Dealer Athens, Ohio
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