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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1956

Page

7

Dentists Complete School Dental Exams in Mechanicsburg

Eighty seven Mechanicsburg children received dental examinations at the start of the program sponsored by the Business and Professional Women. Dr William Biggs and Dr W W Patton led yesterday's effort with volunteer helpers from the club and local mothers.

Mechanicsburg B&pw William Biggs W. W. Patton St. Paul's School BAPW Lucile Scott Charlotte Ogg Emagene Yeager J. K. Bratton Earl Hooper Ralph Ladd George Lobdell

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in Athens Area

Admitted to Shelter ing Arms Hospital are Mrs. Eleanor Stevens of Athens, William Brooks of Mineral, Mrs. Ralph Kail of Athens, and Mrs. Albert Burley of Zaleski. Discharges include Mrs. Chester Mayle of Glouster and her daughter, Mrs. Russell Lowry of Athens, Mrs. George Williams of Athens and her son, along with Mrs. Seldon Carsey of Athens Route 2 and Mrs. Robert Guess of Athens Route 3.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Eleanor Stevens Athens William Brooks Mineral Ralph Kail Albert Burley Zaleski Chester Mayle Glouster Russell Lowry George Williams Athens Soute Seldon Carsey Robert Guess

Rites Sunday for 85 Year Old Highway Engineer Garrett

Lawrence Garrett 85 longtime State Highway Department resident engineer died after two months ill at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Funeral at Jagers Friday night 7 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. service by Rev Joe B Maffett burial Burlingham Cemetery. Ashworth hired as assistant to Carl Patterson at Athens Flooring Co per Frank Maerker.

Lawrence Garrett State Highway Department White Cross Hospital Columbus Highway Department Friends Jagers Funeral Home Joe B. Maffett Burlingham Ceretery Charles D. Ashworth Carl A. Patterson Athens Flooring Co Frank M. Maerker Athens High School Ohioniversity Ashworth Econoy Savings and Loan Co Athens Jean David Susan

Columbus M To Be WF Speaker

Rev Joan Knight of Trinity Methodist Church in Columbus will headline the Wesley Foundation Week of Evangelism. Knight holds degrees from Drew University Boston University Kansas Wesleyan and Willamette University and serves on the Methodist Church board of education. He will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday Monday and Tuesday at the Lutheran Worship Center and at Ohio University Center lounge on Wednesday.

Joan Knight Trinity Methodist Church Coumbus Wesley Foundation Drew University Boston University Kansas Wesleyan Willamette University Methodist Church Board of Education Lutheran Worship Ohio University Center

Auditions for Heart to Heart Talent Show Change

The Heart to Heart auditions move to Saturday at 2 p.m. in Ewing Auditorium replacing the Speech Building venue. Rev. Chester D. Marqui urges university students faculty and locals to participate, with all talents welcome on WBNS-TV broadcast night.

Wbns-Tv Ewing Auditorium Ohio University Chester D. Marqui Athens County Heart Fund

Real estate transfers including Lyons to McMaster and Nelson to Stokes

Transfers list showing Etty Lyons of Chauncey to Hoy McMaster in Sugar Creek for real estate in Chauncey. Clarence L. Meek of Athens County to Robert N. Mansfield for 22 percent in Highland Park Addition to Athens. Jennie Nelson of Clark County to H.M. Stokes in Glouster for real estate in Glouster.

Etty Lyons Chauncey Hoy McMaster Sugar Creek Clarence L. Meek Athens County Robert N. Mansfield Inlet Highland Park Athens Jennie Nelson Clark County H.M. Stokes Glouster

Proclamation Declares February American History Month

Mayor Peter B. Seel proclaimed February as American History Month citing the importance and greatness of American heritage. Everett Robie, 47, of Cheshire Route 1, was fined $25 and costs in Municipal Court on a driving left of center charge by the State Police.

Peter B. Seel Draver Everett Robie Cheshire State Highway Patrol

Athens Naval Reserve Unit Receives Qulified Praise

Athens Volunteer Naval Reserve unit was praised during a Fourth Naval District inspection. Cmdr. W N Viachos visited the Thursday night meeting at Ohio University Speech Building and reviewed records. Capt. Donald W Mansfield spoke on air science and tactics and showed a civil defense film.

Athens Fourth Naval District Philadelphia W. N. Viachos NROS Ohio University Donald W. Mansfield Mansgil

Albany Honor Roll lists students from grades four to twelve

The Albany Ign School releases its honor roll with no grade below B. The ninth grade has the largest roster at fourteen, including six boys and eight girls. Names are grouped by class from twelfth to fourth with multiple students named per line.

Albany Ign School Regina Wood Ted Tewksbury Mary Staneart Nellie Smith Theodore Rupert Judy Radford Charlene Jarvis Ray Lowery Grim Helena Escue Waldo Derry Teddy Jones Edith Gilmore Donna Escue Linda Swart Johnny Stinson Katherine Woodyard Theresa Poston Linda Pettit Linda Hudwell Linda Elliott Linda Cheadle Mary Rouse Elna Rogers Patresa Rice Avenel Radekin Beulah McLlaughlin Vicki Mace Barara Keck Melva Fay Jordan Louise Bigony James Francisco Barney Phillips David Prat Ronnie Scott Russell Tenney Danny Turner Kenneth Young David ‘Wood Sharon Tucker Joyce Aon Preston Gibbs Launa June Eliott Ruth Ann Carsey Timmy Barnes Willock Ronnie Stotts Joy Selby Kathryn Munn Mildred Martin Ermel Locket Donald Hawk Mike Grinstead Donna Castle Richard ,Brown Naomi Bigony Mary Margaret Dickson Marjorie Byron Janet Instain Don Lindsey Sharon Martin Jack Stinson Dix Tewksbury LaVerne Turner Karen Stanley Judith van Dyke Ann White Mary’ Lou Woodard Ruth Cooley Carolyn Dickson Danny Enlow David Hudnall Sue Love James Mace Judith McDaniel Marilyn Mitchil Dan Strighi Sharon van Dyke Jill West Andrea ‘ ‘Young Mattha Bigony Elsie Ervin Kenny Kasler Ari Mis Ver Billy Willard

Marietta Area Driver Is Hurt

Guy Kenneth Webb of the Marietta area was injured when his car veered off Route 50 east of Coolville and overturned. He was admitted to Parkersburg City Hospital after being found by a passing motorist. reports say the crash occurred at 2 15 p m while he was driving east and apparently fell asleep.

Maniena Parkersburg City Hospital Coolville Guy Kenneth Webb Parkersburg Webb Parkers , Hut

Mrs Retta Porter Rites Set Sunday

Funeral services are planned Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Retta Porter 77 The Plains who died Thursday morning of illness at two months. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home where Sunday's service will be conducted at 1 30 p.m. by the Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial will be in West Union Street Cemetery.

Retta Porter the Plains Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Gilbert Courtney West Union Street

Follies Set At Athens High School Next Week

Fifty five students will participate in the Athens High School production tracing show business history from the nineties to today. Evening performances are slated for Wednesday and Thursday February 15 and 16 at 8 p m in the school auditorium.

Pate Athens High School Charleen Peented High Davis Choo Clude Larry Snyder Follies Tom Burns Vic Campbell Ronald Kennedy Dave Lovett Cloyce Martin Warden Miller Sam Workman Jenifer Ker John Eldon Rowland Jerome Fenske

Autopsy Cites Barbiturate Overdose in Coolville Station Death

An autopsy report states that a one year old girl who died January 13 at Coolville Station from an overdose of barbiturates. Prosecutor C E Berry and Deputy Shields are investigating. The drugs were prescribed by a family doctor and the case remains open.

Coolville Station C. E. Berry Darlyne Baker University Hospital Columbus Berry Sher Shields

Friday Weather Report From Hamsey Run Neighborhood

Clouds linger and temperatures rise slowly with a 9 am reading of 26 and a prior range from 0 to 9. The report notes continued cloudy and cold conditions across the day.

Hamsey Run

Jailed After Arrest Becomes Court Case

Lancaster Street resident Howell received 30 days in jail and a $30 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication while probation was revoked. An extra 75 days was added on revocation. Howell rode in the city’s new 1896 Ford cruiser. Michael Zalupski and Wolfe Sr. also pleaded guilty to intoxication, with a $25 fine plus costs.

Tang Howens Lancaster St Cou John F. Newcomb Howell New City Mathews Michael Zalupski Wolfe Sr

Collision Involving Whaley and Byrd Near Court Union

Police report two drivers Raymond Whaley of Guysville and Jesse Byrd of Avon Place were in a Friday morning crash near Court Union. Byrd allegedly pulled into the curb and struck a door opened by a passenger in Whaley’s vehicle.

Raymond Whale Guysville Jesse M. Byrd Avon Place Court Union Byrd Whaley

Blue Cross Community Enrollment Details Set for Athens

Blue Cross Community Enrollment will be held February 15 and 16 for residents of Athens and Athens County. George Hooper, president of the Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce, announced a sponsoring committee including Robert Ifflin chair and Harold Shields among others. Enrollment offers two eligibility paths: self employed or small groups under five employees, and payroll deduction plans for larger employers. A Blue Cross rep will be at the enrollment headquarters at Ohio Fuel Gas Co. on Wednesday and Thursday next week to provide information and answer questions.

Blue Cross Athens Athens County George Hooper Athens Junior Chamber of Commere Robert Ifin Harold Shields Hard Mathews Earl H. Funk Anthony Agnone Tl Hooper Ohio Fuel Gas Company Hese

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