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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1963

Page

3

Greens Run Man Slain Brother Held After Shooting

Darrell Fierce of Greens Run killed his brother Loran Fierce with a German Luger pistol in a bar scene. He fled, was captured after deputies traced him to his father’s home, and carried over $900 and 32 rounds of 9 mm ammo. Funeral plans set in Glouster with burial at Maplewood Cemetery.

Loran Marshal Sheley Fierce Sheley Green’s Run Sheriff's Walker Buffington Carl Fierce Gem Coal Co Darrell Fierce Sheriff's Department Steve Toth Ethel Fierce Detroit Mich Elizabeth Raber Columbus Donald Glendade N. Y

Exhibitions by speed typist Franklin H Dye planned this week

Franklin H Dye speed typing expert and educator will appear three times this week. He types 140 words per minute and will hold a 3 to 5 p m seminar for commercial and typing teachers in Copeland Hall at Ohio University. He will also perform for student audiences at Athens High School auditorium 9 30 a m Wednesday and at 11 a m for university students. The Royal McBee Corp and Athens Office Supply sponsor the exhibitions.

Franklin H. Dye Dye Ohio University Copeland Athens High School Royal McBee Corp Athens Office Supply

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes lists new births at the Athens area facility with two couples, followed by multiple admissions and dismissals including names and hometowns. A Municipal Court section cites traffic penalties for six defendants from Athens, The Plains, Albany, and surrounding towns, with patrols and fine amounts.

Plains High School honor rolls and local court actions

The Plains High School announces honor rolls listing fifty five students across grades twelve to seven including Ginger Dowler Pauline Dowler Karen Goldsberry Linda Hanning and others. Separate items note traffic violations and fines from State Highway Patrol in The Plains area and a foreclosure suit by The People's Bank Co Nelsonville against Butler and Jessie Barnhart with a claimed debt of 2893.42.

Plains Plains High School Ginger Dowler Pauline Dowler Karen Goldsberry Linda Hanning William Lanning Linda McWilliams Dolly Adams Hariet Erwin Donna Justice Barbara Smith Sue Smith Frank Stalder Cheryl Thompson Danny Weddle Belinda Boggs Elsie Burdette Sharon Culver Neil Hawk Richard Hurst Judy Knight Diana Koon Catherine Langel Gregory Linscott Marilyn Manda Charles Mansfield Julia Michael Joe Stage Thomas Zeigler Steven Bush Constance Cain Jane Coon Allan Erwin Ronald Lowe Carla McDonald Elizabeth Scott Mark Lee Ahrea Thompson James Wallace William Winnter Larry Hunter Gary Hunter Steven Hurst Marlene McWilliams Donna Turrill Barney Baker Paul Culver Jeffery Linscott Deborah McDonald Thomas Perry Dean Phillips Linda Riley Allison Rorick Donna Secoy Leona Six Virgil Thompson The People’s Bank Co Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Butler Jessie Barnhart Carbondale

J E Bailey Former Hotel Owner Dies At 88

J E Bailey 88 farmer teacher banker hotel operator and city official died Sunday at Hillcrest Rest Home. A Coolville native and Ohio University alumnus he organized and led Coolville Bank taught school and became Coolville superintendent. He owned Hotel Berry in Athens then served as city auditor and ran A and B Realty. Survived by a son and four daughters, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday Hughes funeral home with services Wednesday by Dr John W Seay. Burial West Union Street Cemetery Mausoleum.

J. E. Bailey Hillcrest Rest Home Church St Meigs County Moses A Sarah Ann Ridgeley Bailey Coolville Ohio University Coolville Bank Bailey Athens Berry A and B Realty and Insurance Co Coolville Lodge F&am Athens Country Club Elks Lodge Athens Grange Clara Elizabeth Sarah Alice John E., Jr Topeka Kans Carl Bowman Morrison Burns Jack Parfitt Columbus Jack Moore Daytona Beach Fla Hughes Funeral John W. Seay West Union Street Cemetery

Fire at Ondis Avenue Residence Sets Off Steam Hazard

A overheated hot water heater at Mr and Mrs Dent Scott 17 Ondis Ave caused the safety plug to melt and steam fill the basement at 11 40 p m Saturday Firemen arrived turned off the water and gas to the heater to stop the hazard.

Dent Scott Ondis Ave

Two Suits Filed To Collect Taxes

County Treasurer T. O. Kincade filed two suits in Common Pleas Court to collect unpaid personal property taxes. G. F. Pincelli of Chauncey owes $1020.34 and Albany Stone Quarries at 606 E. State St. owes $2151.40.

T. O. Kincade Common Pleas Court G. F. Pincelli Chauncey Albany E. State St

AF ROTC Overhaul Heads to Congress This Month

Legislation to majorly change the Air Force ROTC program calls for a two year on campus period with a 2200 dollar scholarship under the officer education program. Ohio University's ROTC detachment has been notified and eligibility targets students with two years remaining before degree completion.

Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps Ohio University Air Force

Lincoln Birthday Observance Closures Gather Local Impact

The court house and city hall administrative offices will be closed Tuesday for Lincoln's Birthday. The Department of Natural Resources, a major local employer, will operate for employees who wish to work. Banks and the state liquor store will be closed while the post office remains open.

Court House City Hall Lincoln Department of Natural Resources

Driver Fined Jail Time and License Suspended in DUI Case

James Arthur Warren, 42, of Chauncey, was fined 125 dollars and costs by County Judge George Schoonover for driving while intoxicated. He received three days in jail and a 180 day license suspension. A stolen car reported by Justin Banik of Buchtel was recovered in Doanville. a 37-year-old Doanville man was taken into custody.

James Arthur Warren Chauncey George Schoonover Warren Justin Banik Buchtel Doanville

Three Athens Countians Inducted Into Army at Fort Hayes

Three Athens County volunteers left by bus for Columbus to be inducted into the Army at Fort Hayes. David W. Denney of New Marshfield led the group, with Jesse F. Mash of Athens and David L. Hartley of New Marshfield. Each received a Gideon Bible. Lawrence H. Bowe of Chauncey carried pre induction papers with Terry L. Smeshek from Cleveland aiding the exam.

Athens Columbus Army Ft. Hayes Gideon Society David W. Denney New Marshfield Jesse F. Mash David L. Hartley Selective Service Lawrence H. Bowe Chauncey Terry L. Smeshek Cleveland

State files suits against New Town Mining Co in Ohio courts

The state of Ohio sues the New Town Mining Co of Nelsonville in Common Pleas Court seeking judgment for unpaid balances of 8390.20 and 1538.60 plus interest from Bureau of Workmen's Compensation findings. The state says it paid medical and compensation benefits to Joseph Burton of Glouster Route 3 and Irvin Hashman of Murray City for accidents on March 7, 1958. Fred Wolfe is named as a company official.

Ohio Common Pleas New Town Mining Co Nelsonville Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation Joseph Burton Glouster Irvin Hashman Murray City Fred Wolfe New Town

Salvation Army Board Elects New Officers

Michael Molchan was elected chairman of the Salvation Army advisory board at its annual election. W. P. Mickle was chosen treasurer and Earl Mathews secretary for one year. Gomer Jones remains on the board as past chairman. John Huffman is elected as a new board member for one year.

Michael Molchan Salvation Army Advisory Board W. P. Mickle Earl Mathews Gomer Jones John Huffman

Weather Recap Shows Cooler Conditions After Rain

Cloudy and cooler weather followed yesterday's rain as U S Observer C L Colmer reports a 33 degree 10 30 a m temperature three degrees under the early morning low. Sunday’s high reached 40 with .38 inch of rain. The rain followed Saturday’s half inch snow with Rural Hamley Run recording a low of 34 after a high of 43 yesterday.

U. S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run

Drivers Cited After Weekend Crashes in Athens County

State Highway Patrol cited three drivers after two weekend crashes in Athens County. William D. Scott 47 and Granville L. Reeves 45 both of Albany Route 3 failed to yield half the roadway on Pearl Wood Road near Chase. Cecil A. Butts 50 of Vickery was cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance after his car rear ended Robert L. Gloeckner 41 of Athens Route 5 who had stopped on Route 33 three miles south of Athens prior to turning into a driveway. Gertrude Butts, passenger in the first car, sustained a knee bruise.

State Highway Patrol Athens County William D. Scott Granville L. Reeves Albany Pearl Wood Road Chase Cecil A. Butts Vickery Robert L. Gloeckner Athens Gertrude Butts

Beginning Skating Classes Planned at Ohio University

Beginning skating for boys and girls aged 6 to 14 will be offered by Ohio University on six consecutive Saturday mornings starting February 16. Registration at Bird Arena runs 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday for first term enrollees and Thursday and Friday for repeat students, stated John McComb of the division of physical education and athletics.

Ohio University Bird Arena John McComb Division of Physical Education and Athletics

Weekend Falls Bring Three to Hospital Aided by Squad

Five incidents over the weekend required the fire department emergency squad. Lena Petty 18 fell on Bry an Hall steps and was taken to Hudson Health Center. Ellen Remington 19 fainted in Lindley Hall and suffered possible concussion. Raymond Carsey 38 fell at Red Men Lodge and was not injured. Mrs Helen Phillips 45 had a possible heart attack and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Ralph Watkins 58 breathing difficulties received oxygen at the fire station.

Fire Department Lena Petty Johnson Hall Bryan Raymond Carsey Red Men Lodge W. Washington St Helen Phillips Athens First St Sheltering Arms Hospital Ralph Watkins E. Carpenter St

City driver cited for passing at intersection mishap

Police report Raymond Joseph Krentz 19 of 375 Richland Ave was cited for passing at an intersection after a collision at College and Church at 8 30 p m Sunday. The other driver was Page Arvid Mead 25 of 17 S Lancaster St.

Raymond Joseph Krentz Richland Ave College and Church Page Arvid Mead S. Lancaster St

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