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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

Page

2

AHS Janine To Attend YMCA Government Meet

AHS students including Janine representing Athens Ish the Clark Williams and John School's Hi Club prepare to join the YMCA Youth and Government program. Instructors and state officials will lead pre-session training at Marietta College ahead of the model legislature at the State House in Columbus April 22 to 24.

Athens Clark Willams and John School YMCA ANS Marietta College Athens County Robert L. Jones State House Columbus

Court Asked to Dismiss Receiver in Athens Milk Case

The Athens Milk Sales cooperative filed a motion in Common Pleas Court seeking dismissal of court appointed receiver Roger Jones Jr. They claim a legal remedy exists to correct errors and that the receivership was unnecessary. The petition also states the original action did not seek permanent relief. Jones was recently authorized to confer with Department of Agriculture officials in Washington DC regarding related pay cut issues.

Athens Milk Sales, Inc Common Pleas Court Roger’ Jones, Jr Jones Department of Agriculture Washington D. C

COBA Meet Set Saturday

Athens County COBA members will hear Dr. William E. Petersen an authority on milk production at the annual COAP meeting. The Ohio Union on B Wright hosts the event with refreshments for early arrivers and a directors’ meeting beforehand. Alton D. Hanning of Athens Route 5 is listed as the county director.

Athens County Central Ohio Breeding Association William E. Petersen Petersen COAP Ohio Union B Wright Alton D. Hanning Athens Route 5

Weather Report From Mercury Area

Cold clear conditions persisted Thursday with a low of nine degrees above zero. Nine at dawn, 9 a.m. read three degrees higher. Previous day ranged from eight to thirty two degrees, indicating a chilly period for the region including rural Run.

Two Lads Caught Breaking Into Richland Ave School

Deputies report two boys aged 14 and 15 broke into Mechanicsburg School via a window Saturday. About $21.80 was stolen from the cafeteria and kitchen with some tickets to a county basketball tournament recovered. The case was sent to the school court for disposition, with the youths turning over to authorities and parents for handling.

Mechanicsburg Shields School Court of Law Richland Ave Harold Shields Ohio University Bernard Porter

Heart Surgery Brings Hope for New Life

A 12 year old girl Mary Braglin underwent heart surgery after eight years of worsening condition. Improved equipment and research by the American Heart Association increased her odds, and her heartbeat stabilized, blue pallor faded, and she began to walk and dance again. Her parents hope funds continue to advance pediatric heart surgery so more children can benefit.

Eogen Mary Braglin Vern Brazlin Children's Hospital Colum Mary American Heart Association

Albany Observes Heart Sunday in community drive

Heart Sunday will be observed from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Donald Mace, Heart Fund Drive chair, says volunteers from the Grange, VFW, and Eastern Star along with teachers and housewives will offer services. Areas include the Tennessee Gas Transmission Village, U.S. Route 59, and Albany.

Albany

Hospital notes and court fines in Athens Ohio items

Shelterings arms hospital notes list admitted and discharged patients including Mrs Virginie Route 1 Grace Ann Kearns and Mrs Jimmie LaFollette with others. Municipal Court fined two drivers for traffic violations and a range blaze reported at the University Agriculture Building. A freshmen pled guilty to malicious destruction of property in Bush Hall and received probation with most of the fine suspended.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Ocette Downs Atheny Virginie Grace Ann Kearns Jacksonvile Tiuresey Byelty Pel Nila Cooper Unto University Agriculture University Terrace Wedneslay Charles Dalton Richard W. Mitchell Lodi Ohio University Bush Hall Athens J. F. Newcomb

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