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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1957

Page

2

Court To Rule Tuesday In Case of Assault

Logan man Charles Duffey 33 indicted last September for assault on a child under 16 faces possible prison or commitment to a mental hospital. Duffey pled guilty after an initial plea of not guilty and was sent to Lima State Hospital for psychiatric evaluation, deemed legally sane by Judge Harley Meyer. Dr Bodhan Nedilsky testified Duffey is intellectually normal but emotionally immature due to childhood environment. sentencing postponed to Tuesday to consider admission to Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital.

Logan Common Pleas Charles Duffey Duffey Lima State Hospital Harley Meyer Bodhan Nedilsky Lima Hospital Claybank Edwin C. Johnston Johnston Nedilsky Meyer Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital

No Warm Sermons Here Church Fuel Stolen

Thieves siphoned almost all the heating fuel from Mt. Zion Methodist Church also called the Church on the Rock near Black Jack Road. Sheriff A J Waldron and Deputy John Wells investigated after the Saturday night theft left only enough fuel for Sunday school and services.

A. J. Waldron John Wells Black Jack Road Rock

Mrs. Margaret Price 69 Dies in Glouster Ohio

Mrs. Margaret Price 69 died after a brief illness at her daughter’s home in Columbus. She lived on Republic Ave Glouster and is survived by two sons Dwight and Donald of Glouster two daughters Thelma Pool and Garnet Comstock of Columbus seven grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters Emma Fuller and Nettie Brooks Columbus and three brothers Harry Charles Morrison of Glouster and Ben Morrison Columbus. Funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. at Glouster Methodist Church. Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park Columbus. Friends may call Norbert W Johnston funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. She was preceded in death by husband and one son.

Glouster Margaret Price Garnet Comstock Columbus Republic Ave Dwight Donald Thelma Pool Comstock Emma Fuller Nettie Brooks Harry Charles Morrison Ben Morrison Glouster Methodist Church Dale Hoplight Forest Lawn Memorial Park Norbert W. Johnston Price

Alaska Trip Described At Local Social Night

LOGAN A group of neighbors and friends hosted by Mrs De Blosser and Miss Ben Ross heard Dr and Mrs J L Webb of Nelsonville describe a travel to Alaska. The Webb couple traveled from Seattle by boat to Pt Barrow the northernmost North American town before returning by plane.

Logan de Blosser Ben Ross Midland P Alaska J. L. Webb Nelsonville Thorne Cottrill Earl Elberfeld Clarence Blosser Lester Risch Paul Monks Carl Harsh Cleon Tucker Charles Epstein E. G. Hockman Harry Hammon Webb

Route 4 Youth Cited For Running Red Light

Logan Route 4 youth Ben Buckes, 18, was cited Sunday afternoon for running a red light at E Front St and Depot St. He was arrested by city police and scheduled to face Mayor Fran cis Myers. Clifford Jordan, 30, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $10 plus costs after being cited for 50 mph in a 25 mph zone on E Front St early Saturday morning.

Logan Logan Route 4 E. Front St Depot St Francis Myers Ben Buckes Myers Clifford Jordan Columbus Jordan

Junior Progressive Study Club to Meet January Sixth

The Junior Progressive Study Club will meet January 6 at the home of Mrs. Robert Byers. Mrs. Willis Blower will present the program.

Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club Robert Byers Willis Blower

Guest Speaker Slated for Morristown Watch Night

A watch night meeting at Morristown Holiness Church Tuesday evening will feature Rev. Everett Allman as guest speaker. John F. Newcomb of Athens Ohio named Administrator of Rosa Millimier estate in Bern Township Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated December 18 1957 Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge.

Chauncey Everett Allman Morristown Holiness Church John F. Newcomb Athens Ohio Rosa Millimier Bern Township Athens County Roger J. Jones Said County

Appointment of Administratrix for Wingrove Estate

Notice announces J E Wingrove of Route 4 Athens Ohio appointed administratrix of the estate of Manford Earle Wingrove deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims. Dated December 18 1957 Roger J Jones Sr 12-23 (3 oti)

J. E. Wingrove Athens Ohio Manford Earle Wingrove Athens County Roger J. Jones Said County

Man's Death Ruled Death by Own Action in Laurelville

A verdict of death by own action was returned for Clarence W Ebert 32 of Laurelville Route 2 found in the kitchen of his Happy Hollow home. He used a sawed off single barrel shotgun and was alone. The death was witnessed by a younger brother who alerted their mother then another son and Sheriff Wadron. Ebert worked in Columbus but resided in Hocking County. The body was sent to Defenbaugh funeral home Circleville.

Logan Clarence W. Ebert Laurelville Ebert Happy Hollow Owen F. Yaw Hockings Charles Ebert A. J. Wadron Dr. Yaw Francis Max Joyce South Bloomingville Columbus Hocking County Defenbaugh Circleville

Horoscope Outlook Improves For Family and Arts This Spring

Tomorrow’s planetary aspects favor family life social events and artistic pursuits. For birthdays money matters improve with opportunities to invest through May. Job prospects look favorable with skill use and advancement. June to October bring social stimulation and stable domestic life. A child born today may have keen mind and literary ability.

Athens Route 5 Man Held on Parole Count

Virgil L. Markin a 33 year old Athens Route 5 man is held in Hocking County jail on parole violation and a driving while intoxicated charge. Police arrested him on W Hunter Street and Route 33 northwest of Logan before sending him to county jail after the parole officer requested custody. Markin is reportedly on parole from the Ohio Penitentiary.

Logan Athens

Meeting date change for Chauncey Brotherhood gathering

The Men's Brotherhood meeting originally set for January 22 is moved up to January 9 in Chauncey.

Chauncey

About 433 Parts In Modern Telephones

A historical note explains that the modern telephone contains about 433 parts including coils wound with hair-thin wire springs and gears, illustrating the device's intricate mechanical and electrical components.

C C Jewell Dies Sunday in Glouster

Charles C. Jewell 84 of Glouster Route 2 died Sunday after a long illness. He was born in 1863 in Morgan County, a retired coal miner who lived his life in the Glouster area. Survived by sister Mrs Manda Williams, a granddaughter, two grandsons, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Two sons Aildred and Norman preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Wiley Funeral Home with Rev Daniel Teater officiating. Burial in Bishopville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.

Glouster Charles C. Jewell Morgan County John and Cathryn Jewell Manda Williams Aildred Norman Wiley Funeral Home Daniel Teater Bishopville

Cunninghams Host Christmas Dinner in Columbus and Athens

Mr and Mrs Rye Cunningham hosted Christmas Day with a turkey dinner. Attending were John and Rosa Cunningham and Kenny and Evelyn Cunningham of Columbus with Kenneth, and Chauncey and Rosa Cunningham of Columbus. Also present were Blane Grubb and Rosanna and Michael Grubb of Athens Jerrie Cunningham and Jerrie Jr of Athens and Harold Meek with Patricia and Lee of The Plains. Afternoon visitors included Louie McWilliams and Granville Tyson, both of Columbus.

Chauncey Mr. and Mrs Rye Cunningham John Cunningham John Rosa Kenneth Cunningham Kenny Evelyn Columbus Blane Grubb Rosanna Michael Athens Jerrie Cunningham Jerrie, Jr Harold Meek Patricia Lee The Plains Louie McWilliams Granville Tyson

Albany Social Notes Christmas Guests and Family

Christmas visits are listed across Albany with multiple families hosting relatives from Athens Newark Columbus Pomeroy and Indiana. Notable arrivals include Alva Collins Gale Price and Dolphin? family and Navy member Jimmy Ator visiting from Florida along with numerous local households sharing holiday dinners and gatherings.

Albany George Collins Alva Collins Union Ridge Cecil Cox Gale Price Athens Edna Whiteman Donald Whiteman Newark Claire Steward Aurora Ind Asa Boler Kentucky Frank Pugh Maynard Coats Darla Sherry Tracy Whaley Harvey van Vranken Scottie Pomeroy Fred McKibben Johnstown Edward Pugh Jimmy Ator Navy Florida Harold Ator Clarence Vorhes Richard Wallace Columbus Indiana Charles Steward Bart Allen

Christmas Dinner Guests Travel Through Chauncey Area

Chauncey residents hosted relatives and friends for Christmas Day meals and gatherings. Guests included Margaret Hyde from Athens and callers from Columbus, Warren, Chesterhill, Henderson, and other nearby towns with visits to Chauncey and surrounding homes.

WSCS Meeting Notice at Glouster Church

The WSCS will meet at Glouster at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Kate Parks and Mrs Pauline Gam well. Mrs Mildred Hines will present the program and Mrs Mary Rogers will lead devotions. Minnesota celebrates its Statehood Centennial in 1958.

Glouster WSCS Kate Parks Pauline Gamwell Mildred Hines Mary Rogers Minnesota

Airline guests share midweek visits across two states

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Scott of Athens were Wednesday guests at the George Scott home. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cotterill were supper guests at the Mrs. Bess Musser home Wednesday evening. Owen Cotterill of Columbia, Mo., was also a guest. Mr. and Mrs. Linley Roush of Hartford, W. Va., were holiday guests at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Floyd Roush and family.

Keith Scott Athens George Scott Paul Cotterill Bess Musser Owen Cotterill Columbia Linley Roush Hartford W. Va Floyd Roush

Mayor Thom Williams Reports Five Fines in Glouster

Glouster May or Thomas Williams Sr reports arrests and fines including Gerald Roof Murray City unsafe operation ten dollars eighty cents James Russell Trimble intoxication thirteen dollars eighty cents Florence Cope Glouster Route 2 disorderly conduct thirteen dollars eighty cents Charles Matheny The Plains parking on left side of highway and William Payton Dayton failure to stop in assured safe distance ten dollars.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Gerald Roof Murray City James Russell Trimble Florence Cope Charles Matheny the Plains William Payton Dayton

World theater count rises beyond two hundred thousand

The figure wells above 199 008 movie houses with over 109 000 motion picture theaters globally. This snapshot notes the large scale of cinema venues worldwide and hints at a vibrant film exhibition industry.

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Route 4 Athens Route 5 C.C. Jewell Cunninghams C. William O'Neill O'Neill Dorothy Gerstenslager Galion Dorothy C. L. Gerstenslager Bucyrus Road Crawford County National Foundation For Albany Social Notes Hamden Allen Elizabeth Frank Earl Baughman Richard Baughman Wendell Baughman Arthur Enlow Belle Fought Jean Butch Throckmorton Harvey Chesser Laverne Chesser Shade Clovis Chesser Melva Radcliffe John Frazier Margaret Hyde Guy Spaulding Florence Fielder Guy Brookins Neil Tippett David Thomas Dew Barbara Sharon Sue Ann Pritchard Chauncey - Dover School J. S. Dunlevy Mrs. Dunlevy Mrs. J. D. Long Henderson Christmas Club Santa the Security Bank Court Street Athens, Ohio Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chesterhill, Ohio Thom. Williams Saliman Dansheen Hi-Boys Shop
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