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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1952

Page

5

Deputy Sheriff Quits Position in Athens County

Deputy Mame Pincelli resigned from the Athens County sheriff's department after 33 months of service. Sheriff George Bateman was away delivering a prisoner when the notice was confirmed by a family member. Pincelli previously served as Chauncey marshal and is a World War II veteran.

Mame Pincelli Athens County Pincelli George Bateman Bateman Columbus Chauncey Athens Sheriff's Department Elza Linscott Kirkpatrick Marsh al of Frank Joyce Dorothy Parmiter

Educator Mary Howe dies at 80 in Athens

Mary Blanche Howe 80 longtime Athens resident and educator died Thursday night at home 14 Poplar St after months of ill health Born New Plymouth she earned degrees from Ohio University and Ohio State University She taught in Hopedale Vandalia Coalton Napoleon and Defiance College and West Liberty State College retiring in 1935 Funeral services Sunday 2 pm at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with burial at West Union Street Cemetery.

Mary Blanche Howe Athens Poplar St New Plymouth Edward Wesley Emma Warner Howe Maude Anaxamander Warner Marietta Massachusetts Miss Howe Ohio University Ohio State University Hopedale Vandalia Coalton Napoleon Defiance College West Liberty State College West Liberty W. Va Dowler- Ferguson-Hughes John M. Versteeg West Union Street

Divorce Decree Granted in Common Pleas Court

A divorce decree was granted to Garnet Kennard from Denver Kennard in Common Pleas Court on gross neglect charges. The court awarded custody of their three children to the paternal grandparents David and Nora Kennard.

Common Pleas Court Garnet Kennard Denver Kennard David Nora Kennard

Earth mover tire mold crafted at Athens Machine Co

How ard Hunter of New Marshfield engraves the largest mold yet. The mold will form a 75 inch outside diameter earth mover tire with 24.00 by 25 inches size and about 50 pounds air pressure. Mold weighs six tons and takes four months to complete. Plant near Mill St works two shifts 45 hours weekly with local labor training.

Athens Machine Co A. J. Slatter Slatter Mill St Elliott St Baltimore and Ohio Akron

Slippery Roads Trigger Two Chauncey Area Wrecks

State Highway Patrol reported two accidents in the Chauncey area as slick roads caused skids on Route 13 near Morristown and on Route 33 south of Chauncey. Injuries were not noted. Separate local courts fined Floyd Strawn for muffler violations and Ralph Sowers for driving left of center.

Chauncey Area State Highway Patrol John E. Anderson New Straitsville Roger Friend Logan Ralph Sowers Wellston Laurelville McClelland

Elks Lodge Plans Change For Athens Event

Elks Lodge in Athens postpones its regular Saturday party to allow officers and members to attend a South Central Conference dance at Chillicothe Elks Lodge. State lodge officers will attend. No Athens meeting Tuesday night due to dinner and initiation at Nelsonville Elks in honor of past exalted rulers.

Athens Elks Lodge Charles H. Evans Evans Chillicothe Elks Lodge Chillicothe Athens State Lodge Athens Lodge Nelsonville Elks Nelsonville

Births at Shelterin g Arms Hospital Note List

Birth notices from Shelterin g Arms Hospital list new parents and newborns including Mr and Mrs Charles Blair Ath ens with a daughter and several Athens area families. Names appear alongside others from Albany Coolville Millfield Jackson ville Frost and The Plains.

Charles Blair Athens Harley Riggs Pomeroy Charles Thompson Pearl Woods Albany Virgie Buckley Coolville Minnie Willis Millfield Helen Jeffers Flossie McClelland Jacksonville Ray Tittle Joseph Schloss

Civil Service Exam Set To Fill Shade Postmaster

The U S Civil Service Commission announced an exam for the post of fourth class postmaster at Shade with a $1762 salary. Applicants aged 21 to 64 residing in the post office territory must apply by March 6. later notification of the examination date will follow.

Shade U. S. Civil Service Commission Hazel, Chesser

Hackett forfeit bond after missing court appearance

Michael Hackett of Middleport forfeited a $20 bond after failing to appear in Mayor Peter B. Seel's court on Thursday. Police had charged him with traveling 60 miles per hour on Columbus Road and Hackett had posted the bond to secure his appearance.

Michael Hackett Middleport Peter B. Seel Hackett Columbus Road

Y Club To Get Charter At East Side Grade School

The Champs Gray club of East Side Grade School will receive its YMCA charter next Tuesday at 2 15 PM in the school auditorium. Robert Lance YMCA Secretary for the Southern Ohio district will present the charter. inducted will be Robert Martin Bill Markham Terry Begg Wilson Snyder and others. Louisa Steele will present membership cards and William Gill will present pins. Parents and pupils will attend. refreshments will follow.

East Side YMCA Robert Lance Southern Ohio Robert Martin Bill Markham Terry Begg Wilson Snyder Bill Bell Bob Trout Don Meyers Brent Cornwell Dick Strole James Fryer

Management Society Chapter to Meet at Ohio University

Ohio University invites engineering and management students and faculty to an organizational meeting of a local chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Management. The session, led by Dr. E T Hellebrandt, will be held in McGuffey Hall YWCA Rooms on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. All interested are welcome.

Engineering Ohio University Society For the Advancement of Management McGuffey Hall YWCA E. T. Hellebrandt Department of Economics and Management

Driver Fined After Court St Collision

A two car crash on N Court St near Fern St involved Anthony G Pettiford of 10 Granville Ave and Hazel Emma Gilson of Rock Riffle Road. Pettiford cited for unsafe operation, pleaded innocent at arraignment, found guilty in Mayor Seel's court, fined $5 with costs suspended.

N. Court St Fern St Anthony G. Pettiford Granville Ave Hazel Emma Gilson Rock Riffle Road Pettiford Gilson Peter B. Seel

Local Doctors Author Article on Heterotopic Pregnancy

Dr. John R. Sprague and Dr. Edward A. Sprague co author a Journal of the International College of Surgeons article titled Heterotopic Pregnancy with Tubal Abortion describing a 1950 case. The piece marks the 416th such case in medical history and was translated into five languages.

John R. Sprague Edward A. Sprague Journal of the International College of Surgeons John Sprague Chicago Edward Sprague Sheltering Arms Hospital Mt. St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Athens State Hospital

OPS Schedules Potato Meeting in Athens

A special informational conference is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Ohio Fuel Gas Co. building 18 W. State St Athens to explain OPS regulations on white potato distribution. Clyde C. McBee and George Gorsuch will outline applicable rules as Idaho potato shipments pass through more handlers and shares of markup are questioned.

Columbus Ohio Fuel Gas Co State St Athens Clyde C. McBee George Gorsuch Idaho

Family Loses Home Aid Sought After Luhing Fire

Athens County Red Cross asks for clothing and household items for Goldie Shields and her two grandchildren after a Wednesday Luhing district fire that left them with only night clothing. A boy age 12 and a girl age 9 need sizes 16 18 for jackets and other garments. An alternate residence is expected. calls to 31651 arrange pickup. Cold, semi clear weather noted with 21 at 9 am. highs 40 and lows 26 the day prior.

Athens County Red Cross Luhing Goldie Shields Clarke Daily

Athens Board of Trade Warns on Model Home Scheme

The Athens Board of Trade warns homeowners about a model home racket run by itinerants who promise low prices and high commissions. Victims sign contracts with hidden misrepresentations, often mortgaging homes. Pendry urges caution, reading contracts, avoiding rushed deals, and seeking reputable firms.

Athens Pesenger )Board of Trade Harper Pendry Athens Board of Trade Pendry

Major Rader to Lead Salvation Army Services in Athens

Mrs Lyell Rader joins Major Rader in Athens Ohio for weekend Salvation Army services at the local Corps The itinerary includes Sunday School at 10 A M Morning Worship at 11 A M and Evangelistic Service at 745 P M The public is invited The Salvation Army 92 West Union Street Athens Ohio Adv

Lyell Rader Athens Major Rader Daniel Rader Paul Rader Lyell Rader Taylor University Salvation Army England Salvation Army Training College West Union Street Ohio Adv

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