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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1951
Page
2
The circuit court opened as Judge Miller took the bench in a formal ceremony. Proceedings begin with standard introductions and the swearing in of court staff, marking the start of the term in the courthouse.
Fragmentary social notes mention Melvin Carson and the Beaver family from Green and Salina, with references to events at a local hospital and Beaver relatives in Salina and surrounding areas. No clear dates or full names beyond these entities.
Funeral services are scheduled for J. E. Eads, with arrangements announced for a ceremony at the local cemetery. The late resident will be remembered for community service and ties to the LEAS and Point Plea areas.
John G. Aten Wilson and Joan William Worthman are engaged. The couple, linked to Logan Clay Products Co and a graduate of a local school in 1948, have a wedding planned with a gate set for the ceremony.
Six suspects were taken into custody after a wire theft at Sait Co located on 2 Harry C Iflon Street. Police reported multiple items recovered and ongoing investigations identified two lead perpetrators, with charges awaiting formal filing.
County wide report notes eighty five percent attendance on New Year’s Day at schools. Legal notices state changes in county officials and court actions, naming parties including Mary Frost Chubb and William Parker Walker as attorney for plaintiff. The notice sets a response deadline of February 7 and references property details and a petition.
Cpl Oliver reports from Korea to Dorothy Oliver of 2 Fifth that he is serving with the MP and attached to the unit that served in Germany during his four enlistments. He was a member of the Point Pleasant Fire Department prior to his enlistment. Two brothers also served in World War II. The temperature was below zero and getting colder.
December arrests totaled 11, a decline from prior months where figures more than doubled. Intoxication led offenses with four cases, followed by reckless driving, assault and battery, speeding, and related conduct. Police noted decreases versus previous months in overall arrest activity.
Toby Logan and Mrs James Brown of Junction City greet the first arrival in Hacking County for 1851. Their eight pound four ounce daughter was born at 3 30 am on January 1 at Hacking Valley Hospital with Dr John W Doering as attending physician.
Logan Kiwanis Club meets at Blosser's restaurant to install officers led by president elect Dr Richard Zay succeeding retiring president Richard Farmer. Ralph Poston is named vice president Howard Ralston secretary and Ener Mowery treasurer. Local club officials announced tonight's ceremony and positions.
Fire department records show 38 alarm calls logged this year across the district including incidents at dining halls and public buildings. No details on causes or outcomes were provided in the fragment.
A brief Logan report shows fewer auto accidents over the holiday weekend with one incident involving a husband and wife. both were treated at a local hospital and released.
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