1955 News Highlights Continued for 1988 Area
The March to April 1988 window lists notable Berth: Gunman steals Chauncey marshal cruiser and escapes. Frank Osler, 32, captured after theft. Hocking River floods crest at 146 feet. Athens Civil Air Patrol is formed. Clyde Singer held after escape attempt. United Appeals formed. milk sales dispute and local crimes noted. weather extreme with winds and snow. improvements like sewer work and indictments. real estate taxes collected. probation granted for jail escape aid. multiple legal actions and sentences documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank Osler
Corning
Hocking
Athens Civil Air Patrol Squadron
Clyde Singer
Glouster
Athens
United Appeal ‘Organization
Vote
Clair E. Berry
Athens County
Forst
Iiq
United Appeals
E. Union St
Mercury
Lancaster
Yuilding
Ikpolo Vacéi Riven
Robert Large
Ames Woman Badly Burned
An Ames township woman was seriously burned when her clothing ignited near an open heater while caring for her brother's children. Mary Mosher, 31, was taken by ambulance to Marietta Memorial Hospital for treatment of severe burns on her body. Emergency squadmen assisted at the scene and a local physician treated another patient who later was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Township
Mary Mosher
Mariet ‘Morial Hospital
Mise Mosher
Iniaw
Nir
Roy Mosher
Amerville
Suuad
Lewis Fishbaugh
Igh St
Fishbaugh
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Insurance names and firms listed for Ohio towns
A list of individuals and insurance agencies appears featuring Donald K. Barstow C B Dillon C M Gill Co D M Goddard Houck and Van Dyke In Earl F Mathews Inc FR Murphy and Son Dwight H Rutherford oP Seel Seiple and Kempton Glouster Ohio Richard Guinther Nelsonville Ohio Oakley Ins Agency The Saltz Ins Agency
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald K. Barstow
C.B. Dillon
C.M. Gill & Co
D. M. Goddard
Houck & van Dyke, In
Earl F. Mathews, Inc
FR. Murphy & Son
Dwight H. Rutherford
Op, Seel
Seiple & Kempton
Selby Cox Dies Sunday in Athens County
Selby N Cox 76 lifelong Athens County resident and retired coal miner died Sunday morning after illness. Friends may call after 1 pm Tuesday at Dowler-Fesson-Hughes Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday 10 am by Rev N L Russel. Burial at New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby N. Cox
Athens County
Athens
Sev Mabel Armbruster
Harry Carter
Johnston
Dowler-Feson-Hughes
Air Force Enlistment Quota Raised in January
Air Force recruiter Staff Sergeant John A. Korchok announced a January enlistment quota increase to 10 from December's four. Local men may enlist for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, with contact at the post office and Nelsonville number provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Korchok
Air Force
Congress
Joint Chiefs
Korchok
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Korchak
Nelsonville
Two Galion Residents Hurt in Area Crash
A holiday week crash spree left two Galion residents injured and five accidents reported. David W. Taylor, 34, suffered internal injuries when his car overturned on Route 3 near Nelsonville. Passenger Loraine Taylor, 31, had a head laceration and arm injury. Other incidents yielded no injuries but led to arrests, fines, and traffic violations across Chauncey and surrounding routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount St. Mary Hospital
David W. Taylor
Ion
Nelsonville Land
Loraine Taylor
Chaun Igpy
Charles Wadley
Tuesday Rites Planned For Errett A. Davis 63
Errett A. Davis 63 of Athens dies after a heart attack while returning from Columbus. He was an elder of First Christian Church and a founder of the Higley Class, a member of Pararuthia Lodge 25 F&AM and Athens Commandery 13 Knights Templar. Surviving are his wife Mary Woodrow Davis, son Eugene B. Davis, four daughters, two stepsons, five grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Dowler Ferguson Hughes with burial Wolfe Creek Cemetery. memorial service 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home conducted by Athens Chapter, Council, Commandery and Eastern Star involved groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Errett A. Davis
First
Christ Unexpectedly Tian Church
Higley
Pararuthia Lodge
N. Congress St
Davis
F&am
Masonic
Columbus
Eas Ch Aihens
McKee Drug Co
Lancas
Glouster
Davister
Chester
Ohio State Univers
Mary Woodrow Davis
Eugene B. Davis
Logan
Marilynn E. Porter
Gloria Byard
Beverly Wedd
Willard
Cinta
John
Jerry Woodrow
Harold A. Davis
Mabel
Gotha
Julia Davis
Dowler
Dynamite Theft Probe Involving Local Plant Shed
Deputies recovered 22 sticks of dynamite stolen from an abandoned strip mine shed near the E M Poston Plant of the Columbus Southern Ohio Electric. Investigators quiz one man and seek another tied to the case. Ownership of the explosive remains undetermined due to lack of identifying marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.'M. Poston
Colum‘ue
Southern Ohio Electric Leo
George Bateman
The Plains Pastor Dies at Union City NL
The Rev Jesse A Thornton pastor of The Plains Methodist Church died Saturday morning in Union City NL. A minister since 1912 he came from Sedil The Plains pastorate will be handled for the next weeks by Virgil Versteeg Ohio University freshman and son of Dr John M Versteeg pastor of the First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse A. Thornton
Plains Methodist Church
Union City
Thornton
Plains
Sedi
the Plains
Virgil Versteeg
Ohio University
John M. Versteeg
First Methodist Church
Orientation meeting for prospective cub scouts in Athens County
Parents urged to attend a 7 pm Monday orientation at First Presbyterian Church where all parents of boys entering cub scouting must be present. The session covers joining, activities, uniforms and cub scout roles. Commandery to meet at 7 pm Monday at the Masonic Temple. Funeral services for Errett Davis conducted at 8 pm at Dowler Ferguson-Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
First Presbyterian Church
Athens
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Dowler
Ferguson-Hughes
Errett Davis
Three Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court
Three divorces on grounds of neglect were granted by Common Pleas Judge Francis D. White. Laura Bell Savage was granted a divorce from John L. Savage, whom she married in June 1941, and Donald Poston was awarded a divorce from Sharon Porter, whom he married last June. Custody of five minor children awarded to Dolly Jane Johnston in her divorce from Charles W. Johnston. Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Shade Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Francis D. White
Laura Bell Savage
John L. Savage
Donald Poston
Sharon One Porton
Dolly Jane Johnston
Charles W. Johnston
Shade
Man
Lee
Grange Hall
Edna B
Whiteman
George Whiteman
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes In Athens Area
Notices list multiple births and individuals connected to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. Names include Mr and Mrs Richard Rypma daughter. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bowen daughter. Mrs Lewis Piscauga to Marie Lawrence. Maggie Rholians. Mrs Roy Dupe. Mae Dodderer Reedside DississeD Alton Hanning Route 5. Mary Kavanaugh. John Norris Nelsonville Route 2. Emile Clayton Route 5. Palma Clayton Route 5. Mrs Phil Haibirt. Mrs Dorrise Van Dyke. Mee ypman Route 3. Mrs Albert Hall. Mrs Walter Gold Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Piscauga
Athens
Marie Lawrence
Athen
Maggie Rholians
Roy Dupe
Mae Dodderer
Alton Hanning
Mary Kavanaugh
John Norris
Nelsonville
Emile Clayton
Palma Clayton
Phil Haibirt
Dorrise van Dyke
Mee Ypman
Albert Hall
Walter” Gold
Rypmas Celebrate First 1956 Baby at Shelter ing Arms
Mr and Mrs Richard Rypma of 962 Richland welcomed the first baby of 1956 at Shelter ing Arms Hospital at 11 30 am Sunday a daughter born about 24 hours after the previous 1955 baby. The Bowen family of Athens reported another daughter, while Mr and Mrs Ryoma, greenhouse proprietors, welcomed a son and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Richard Rypma
Richland
Sheltering Arms
Hospital Atholl
Mauger
Lawrence Bowen
Athens
Ryoma
Iso
City Vacated By Visitors Students Return From Vacation
The Ecumenical Student Conference of the Christian World Mission prepares to welcome back about 6000 returning students tomorrow. Ohio University students on Christmas vacation since December 16 will resume classes Tuesday. Athens city schools and county system pupils also reopen as scheduled. Mechanicsburg officials planned an early reopening. An annual meeting is set for 1 pm Wednesday at the Hotel Berry with election of officers as part of the annual business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian World Mission
Ohio University
Clases
A. Wil
Athens City
Mechanicsburg
Ok Broken Main
Athens
Berry
Water Main Break Cuts Richland Avenue Service in Athens
A water main break on Richland Avenue disrupted service in parts of West Union Street area of Athens. Maintenance crews worked from early morning to restore supply by noon while The Messenger printed with improvised cooling using garden hoses due to lack of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Union
Athens
Aps
Mechanicbanet
Senome
Clyde Beasley
Messenger
Light Docket Delays Call For Jurors
The January term grand jurors may have light service and a May term jurors may not be called. Prosecuting Attorney Clair E. Berry said the Common Pleas Court will delay until March due to insufficient criminal cases. Only five cases are listed for January term deliberation including auto larceny fan and battery. All defendants are free on bonds. Moderate weather with a 50 degree high in Athens on New Year’s Day. sleet briefly fell Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Clair E. Berry
Common Pleas Court
Athens
CL. Colmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Patrol
Pleasant Hill Rowe
Svoboda
Messenger News
Pens Cut
County
Visir
George
Are News
Frank Oller
DeWitt Walker
Oller
Osler
Lage
Messenger Newspl
Ames
Athens, Ohio
Glouster, Ohio
Richard Guinther
Nelsonville, Ohio
Oakley Ins
Saltz Ins
Selby Cox
Yappy
Kerr-Hunter Hardware CO
Galion
Ath
Wadley
Jesse Farrell
Glen Alum
W. Va
Carl W. Davis
Canal Winchester
Hocking County
Shade Area
Rypma
Ichland, W. Union
Richland Ave
Ohio Ave
Ohio
Richland” Ave
Ohio Univer
Danison Monument ‘Works
Lee E. Busch
Ohi
Reams
W. State
Jaynes
Furni
Ture
State St
Sealy
Jaynes Furniture
Berne
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