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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

6

Area Wardens Named For Forest Fire Season

Area wardens to supervise forest fire season from March through May with permits required for burning debris after 4 p.m. and recommended 5 p.m. due to wind and humidity. Vern Hondell notes towers manned and precautions strict as crews prepare for higher fire risk and embers’ spread.

Mareh 1 Vern Hondell Hondell Division of Forestry Lds Alexander Rodger P. Coe Leo W. Martin G. V. Wingo Ames— Errett Eddy Divella Jones Wm. A. Lafollette Don Linscott

YMCA Membership Drive Plans Youth Outreach for Summer

Don Thomann of the Athens E J Taylor announces a YMCA membership drive to recruit youth and adults. Summer camp at Nelson Dodd runs June 18 24 and July 8 15 and 22 to Aug 3. Boardmeeting adopts plan to reorganize committees with Taylor chairing and includes Arthur Cornwell Rev Drell Goff and Rev Chester Marquis. Marquis introduces William Chpping er as new program coordinator for youth groups.

YMCA Don Thomann Athens E. J. Taylor Nelson Dodd Taylor Arthur Cornwell Drell Goff Chester Marquis World Service Committee Marquis William Chppinger

Patrol A women fined in principal Court for traffic charges

After Patrol A women were fined in sruni cipal Court Wednesday on tral l charges filed by the State Highway Patrol Both charges the result of accidents Bennie Baughman 20 Columbus Rd Athens was fined 15 and costs for driving left of cen ter His auto went off Route 329 near Guysville early Sunday and turned over in a field Robert D Strickler 28 Columbus was fined 15 and costs after pleading uilty to passing in an inter section.

State Highway Patrol Bennie Baughman Columbus Athens Guysville Robert D Strickler

Mixed ages and names in scattered local records

Fragmentary OCR lists people with ages and places including Philip, Athens, Glouster, New Marshfield, and names Allen Wolfe 20, Barbara Blane Ogg 18, Jack Wyatt 24, Barbara Smith 21, Gene Gabriel 18, Bonita Rhoads 19. No clear event or context.

Erman Answer Philip Allen Wolfe Ark Barbara Blane Ogg Athens Jack Wyatt Barbara Smith Glouster Gene Gabriel New Marshfield Bonita Rhoads

Births at Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Delbert Adams of Athens welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Richard Harris of Amesville welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Jesse Magimi of Athens welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Jack Sickels of Mineral welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Peck of Athens Route 3 welcomed two sons. James Wo Hunter admitted. Mrs John Stotts of Athens Route n Wilson admitted. Elizabeth Docie of Glouster admitted. Kazel Nesselrdad of Athens admitted. Grace Love of Glouster admitted. William Menifee of Athens Route 1 admitted. Discharged: Mrs David Tucker of Athens and son. Mrs Leslie Dowler of Athens and son. B W Radcliffe of Athens. Joseph Stanley of Shade Route 1. Mrs Mary White of Athens. Lord Martin of Athens. Citford Beets of Guysville.

Delbert Adams Athens Richard Harris Amesville Jesse Magimi Jack Sickels Mineral Lawrence Peck Wil Athens Admitte James Wo Hunter John Stotts Wilson Elizabeth Docie Glouster Kazel Nesselrdad Grace Love Willian Menifee David Tucker Leslie Dowler B.W. Radcliffe Joseph Stanley Shade Mary White Lord Martin Citford Beets Guysville

Debt Suits in Common Pleas Court Seek Over $9300

In two actions in Common Pleas Court Judge Francis D White ruled for the plaintiff Walter Sanborn against Charles Archer Ernest Parker and Harold A Lamborn trustees of the Lodge in Glouster for 2500 plus 81964 interest since Aug 2 199. The defendants admitted the debts and the court entry shows the debt acknowledged.

Common Pleas Francis D White Walter Sanborn Charles , Archer Ernest Parker Harold A. Lamborn Glouster White Plist i

Powell Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Harry Powell files for divorce from Minnie Orpha Powell in Common Pleas Court alleging marriage on May 21 1954 in Delaware and no children. He seeks free title to three pieces of Athens County real estate he claims ownership of.

Harry Powell Minnie Orpha Powell Common Pleas Court Delaware Athens County

Auto Stolen From Dealer Is Recovered

A car stolen from Wakefield Motor Sales showroom on Richland Ave in Meigs County Tuesday night was found abandoned and out of gas on Route 33 north of Pomeroy at about 9 30 am Wednesday. Deputies said entry was gained by breaking a rear door window and the vehicle had not been started since.

Wakefield Motor Sales Richland Ave Meigs County W. H. Wakefield Sheriff Wighay Patrol Sherif Pomeroy Bateman Ca Register

Ferry and Ross clash over tools and repairs dispute

In a civil suit filed February 15 Ferry seeks 100 dollars for damaged tools he says Ross keeps. Ross answers stating he paid Ferry 140 dollars for repairs on a Ross owned building, but Ferry did not finish or pay for supplies. Ross asks for the 140 dollars returned and 500 dollars in damages.

Ferry Ross

Dead Tree Hazard At Lake Removed

Meigs County Forked Run Lake Route 124 danger from dead trees prompted wildlife district personnel to begin removal. Trees rotted, once used as spawning fish cover, will be cut above water line to reduce risk to anglers while preserving fish habitat.

Forked Run Lake Meigs County Wildlife District

Payment Suit Filed Over Two Promissory Notes

Payment Old Wanter sanvorated a cognovit suit in common pleas court Tuesday against Guy Millholland for payment of two promissory notes held by plaintiff, one for 498 dollars and the other for 300 dollars. The same day the defendant filed an answer admitting the debt, and Common Pleas Judge ordered payment.

Wanter Common Pleas Guy Millholland

Hoy Scout Troop 4 Holds Signaling Review Meeting

At a Hoy Scout Troop 4 meeting of the Church of the Good Shepherd on Monday night a signaling instructions review was conducted by Rodney Nixon. Knot instruction was also given by William Olpp after which patrols were organized.

Hoy Church of the Good Shepherd Rodney Nixon William Olpp

Lasher Honored by Ohio University Journalism Fraternity

Professor George Lasher receives the Sigma Delta Chi bronze at OU during the annual initiation banquet for 32 years of service. Speaker Aaron E. Loney and others praise his role in bringing the journalism school to campus in 1982 and the strong ties between faculty and students.

Jim Thorne Point Pleasant W.va Ohio University Sigma Della Chi Bob Cling J. J. Hartin Aaron E. Loney Ohio United Press George Starr Ora Ohio University School of Journalism Sigma Delta Chi George St Univer SDX Pro Lasher Ible The Orion Gordon K. Bush Messenger L. J. Hortin Stuents

Deer fatalities on Ohio highways rise in District 4

In 1985 District 4 of the Ohio Division of Wildlife covering 18 counties, 214 deer were killed on highways. Monroe County reported the highest figure with 28, while Athens County had a lower count.

Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Monroe Athens County

Plains and Athens Highs Plan Joint School Meeting

The Student Councils of The Plains and Athens high schools will hold a joint meeting Thursday morning at Athens High. Nine representatives from The Plains will tour the school and join their hosts for luncheon.

the Plains Athens High Schools Athens High

Copper Wire Stolen At Carbondale Mine Scene

Sheriff reports about 1200 feet of copper wire stolen from the Butler Barnhart coal mine near Carbondale. Theft occurred within the past ten days as deputies investigate. James P. Hollinger, former Ohio University student now senior at New Mexico Tech, awarded a $2500 four year graduate scholarship by University of Virginia. Hollinger won OU auction bridge championship in 1953.

Carbondale Socorro James P. Hollinger Ohio University New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology University of Virginia Hollinger

Court Rules For Recovery in Municipal Court

Recovery of money awarded to four plaintiffs in civil actions filed in Municipal Court. Details list Economy Loan Co. of Marietta versus Paul Landner Curry amount 213.84, Southern Ohio Collection Service Glouster versus Ralph Cowan Glouster Route 1 amount 357.37, Family Finance versus Gerald J. and June Carpenter 271 Highland Ave 1261.91 plus costs and interest from July 8 on a promissory note, Athens National Bank versus Moleski amount 257 with costs on a cognovit suit.

Economy Loan Co Marietta Paul Landner Curry Southern Ohio Collection Service Glouster Ralph Cowan Family Finance Gerald J June Arpenter Highland Ave Athens National Bank Om Moleski

Ohio college career conference for area students

County Supt. George Christmas announces an Ohio College of Agriculture career conference for high school seniors juniors and recent graduates focusing on agriculture and home economics. One of twelve statewide events, the Locust and Fourth Washington School cafeteria venue hosts the 7 p.m. meeting.

Ohio College of Agriculture George Christmas Washington School Locust

Mortgages Hit 77 Million in Ohio Utility Filing

The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. certifies indentured mortgages totaling 77.23 million dollars under a state attorney general ruling. Southern District assistant mon or Robert L. Rannells filed the certification in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The lien cap is held by City Bank Farmers Trust Co of New York and covers all company property including real estate and autos.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. H Southern District Monor Robert L. Rannells Athens County Common Pleas Court C&soe City Bank Farmers Trust Co New York

City Pet Leash Restriction Reminder Issued

Crogan ai issued a reminder for pet owners that an ordinance bars pets from off the owner’s property without a leash during gardening season March 1 to October 1. The chief says no individual notice is needed. violations carry a $25 penalty and the ordinance is in effect 24 hours a day.

Rrplce Crogan Ai

Mayor Fines Drivers and Farming Ideas On WLW Broadcast

A local farmer presents better farming ideas on the Wilton Acres program at 11 45 am Saturday on WLW Cincinnati. Alton Hanning of Athens Route 5 was interviewed at his farm by Mayor Francis Myers. Bill Alford and a farm associate discussed three men tied to a recording controversy. Hanning spoke of improved farm practices to persuade others to adopt them. Robert C. Wildermuth, 18, of Lo Hope, was fined 73 dollars with costs for unspecified charges. Maynard Coates, 3, Athens, fined 25 dollars with costs. Both fines stem from State Highway Patrol charges related to truck loads. Junior J. Nixon, 38, Rockbridge, fined 10 dollars with costs for passing in a hazardous zone. Rural Harley Run reported 9 a.m. temperature at 9 degrees, up from Tuesday's low 22.

WLW Cincinnati Alton Hanning Athens Logan Francis Myers Bill Alford Hanning Robert C. Wildermuth Anders Maynard Coates Junior J. Nixon Rockbridge

Second Di Asked By Mother of Six

Cora A Tucker sues Charles A Tucker in Common Pleas court for cruelty seeking custody and child support for six children, three minors, with a restraining order to prevent molestation. Petition alleges marriage in Athens County March 1981, divorce June 194, remarriage September 1948.

Cora A. Tucker Common Pleas Court Charles A. Tucker Millfield Athens County

Pay as You Build Road Program Urged by AAA Leaders

The Automobile Club of Southern Ohio urges Congress to adopt a pay as you build plan with fair cost shares for light cars and heavy trucks. John P. Irwin says wear from heavy trucks justifies higher per vehicle charges, backed by engineers studies. He asks Rep. Jenkins and Senators Bricker and Bender to press the proposal to protect motorists’ interests. Irwin promotes user financed roads as preferable to bond issues and notes higher highway quality lowers costs and deaths. Marshall A. Gluchow, 18, an Ohio University freshman from East Liverpool, is fined 15 dollars in Municipal Court for driving left of center after a collision on a curve Saturday on Route 690.

Congress Automobile Club of Southern Ohio Athens County AAA John P. Irwin Thomas A. Jenkins Serors John W. Bricker George A. Bender Irwin American Automo& Fair Senaors Marshall A. Gluchow Ohio University East Liverpool State Highway Patrol Gluchow Pute

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