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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1963

Page

2

Five Men Arraigned On Grand Jury Indictments

Five men faced arraignments on indictments returned by the January grand jury. Edwin C. Dungan denied two counts of manslaughter and was bondsman set at 2500 each. Hoyt Davis and John Barnhart pleaded innocent to driving while intoxicated. Robert Stalder entered not guilty to larceny by trick. Robert Clem admitted guilt on a charge but sentencing was postponed for investigation. Judge Bolin noted the calendar is crowded and trial dates could not be set Monday.

Edwin C. Dungan Franklin Ind Erle Bridgewater, Jr Hoyt Davis Nelsonville John Barnhart Chauncey Davis Francis D. White Barnhart Roger Jones Robert Stalder Riverside Dr

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery

A new healing substance Bio-Dyne, marketed as Preparation H, reportedly shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case reports claim noticeable shrinkage and statements that piles are no longer a problem, available as suppository or ointment.

New York, N. Y

Athens DeMolay Chapter Wins State Trophy for Growth

The Athens Chapter of the Order of DeMolay received a traveling state trophy for leadership as membership rose to 107, a 516 percent jump in the past year, the second highest in the world. Master Council William Paige accepted the award from District Governor Clayton Stein at the Masonic Temple.

Athens Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple Carl Seiferth William Paige Clayton Stein Robert Mathews Beasley & Mathews, Inc Messenger Newsphoto

Farm Union Debate Set At Ohio University Copeland Hall

A debate between Ohio Farmers' Union and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation representatives will be held at 7 15 p m Tuesday in Copeland Hall room 18. The event is open to the public. Joseph W Fichter of Oxford a retired Miami University professor and former Ohio State Grange master will argue for the farmers union. Morris E Alston of the Farm Bureau will speak for the bureau and is a public affairs director and Otterbein College graduate.

Ohio Farmers’ Union Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio University Young Republicans’ Club Copeland Hall Joseph W. Fichter Oxford Miami University Ohio State Grange Farmers’ Union Farm Bureau Morris E. Alston Otterbein College

National Guard unit names recruiting committee in Athens

The Athens McConnelsville Ohio National Guard unit names a recruiting committee to boost strength. Capt. James F. Schweikert leads with Capt. Andrew J. Chonko and others as the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery 174th Artillery seeks 16 officers and 87 men. Openings span communications medical radar administrative and personnel sections for ages 17 to 35. A 7:30 p.m. inspection Thursday at the Armory is open to the public.

174Th Artillery Athens Schweikert

Two Drivers Injured In Area Crash

Two motorists were injured in separate Sunday crashes investigated by the State Highway Patrol near Coolville. Charles O Bleness, 85, of Parkersburg, received a forehead laceration and was treated at St Josephs Hospital. Renzil Selmon, 28, of Columbus, suffered hip and leg injuries and was admitted. O Bleness rear ended Selmon after Selmon slowed for a left turning car. a third vehicle was struck. Another driver, Dorsey Burkhammer, 32, Coolville, hit a discarded telephone pole while avoiding a passing auto. Investigator said the O Bleness and Selmon crashes are under study.

State Highway Patrol Coolville Charles O’bleness Court St St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Renzil Selmon Columbus O’bleness Selmon Glen Lockhart Dorsey Burkhammer

Weather notes from Athens report light rain and cool temps

On Monday Athens saw cloudy skies and light rain. U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer logged a 10:30 a.m. temperature of 35, the day’s low while Sunday’s high reached 43, one degree above Saturday’s high.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

State School Official To Speak At Lottridge PTA

Homer Jones state supervisor of elementary and secondary schools who heads the state school survey will be guest speaker at Lottridge Elementary School PTA meeting at 8 p m Tuesday in Lottridge Elementary School A question and answer session will follow his talk on Improving Our Schools.

Lottridge Homer Jones Athens County PTA

Motorist Loses Control On Route 33 South of Shade

A 1963 car ran off Route 33 south of Shade at noon Sunday as the driver, Larry Lynn Heiner, 19, Hemlock Grove, attempted to retrieve a dropped cigarette. The vehicle overturned after tearing down 190 feet of barbed wire. no injuries reported to the driver or passenger. Firemen were also called to Alice Launderama at 72 W Union St at 9:17 p.m. Sunday when a washing machine motor smoked. the motor was disconnected.

Route 33 Shade Larry Lynn Heiner Hemlock Grove Alice Launderama Union St

Volunteers Aid Woman With Rare Blood Type

Six volunteers traveled to Columbus to donate A negative blood for Mrs. Richard Hayes of Guysville, a University Hospital patient. Red Cross organizers Mrs. Helen Daily and Mrs. George Marshall located donors as Columbus center had only 11 pints for 47 hospitals. Bert Carpenter drove donors. Volunteers included Mrs. Karl Rose, Edward Collins, Ivan Brown, Boyd Spencer, John Amstutz, and Roy Kaesemeyer.

Columbus Athens County University Hospital Helen Daily County Red Cross Richard Hayes Guysville Columbus Blood Center

Six Calls Answered By City Emergency Squad

The fire department emergency squad assisted six times over the weekend including aid to Ohio University coed Lynne Telling who cut her wrist. She was taken to Hudson Health Center in good condition and expected to be released Monday. Also aided were Barbara Black two times, Virginia Schweitzer, Kathy Lambert, and Lee Howard who suffered a heart attack and was transported to the hospital.

Fire Department Ohio University Lynne Telling Chagrin Falls Hudson Health Center Miss Telling S. Court St Kathy Lambert Lindley Hall

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits Local Residents

A list of patients admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital includes Arthur Rorick of Athens Route 2. Luella Clifton of Athens. Sophia Lewis of Albany Route 1. Floyd Barker of Athens. Archie Strole of Athens. Franklin Jeffers Sr. of Athens Route 5. Frank Lavelle of Athens Route 2. Florence Bobo of Athens Route 4. Hollis Black of Athens. Lee Howard of Athens. Ethel Dean of Athens. William Zeigler of Albany Route 3. Lynn Telling of Athens. Stephen Charney of The Plains. Ralph Dalton of Athens. Raymond Ayers of Athens Route 3. Rob ert Mulligan of Athens. Don Flowers of Athens. Gary Young of Athens. Howard Roush of Athens.

Arthur Rorick Athens Luella Cliffton William Lievellen Albany Sophia Lewis Floyd J. Barker Archie E. Strole Franklin Jeffers Frank Lavelle Florence Bobo Hollis Black Lee Howard Ethel Dean William Zeigler Lynn Telling Stephen Charney the Plains Ralph Dalton Raymond Ayers Robert Mulligan Don Flowers

Police Cite Driver After Auto Accident

James Janks 20 of 50 W Carpenter St was cited for running a traffic light after a two vehicle crash at Court and State at 8 15 am Monday. His car struck a truck driven by Ray L Collett 47 of 25 Columbia Ave. Lois Y Arnold vs Francis Pearl Arnold custody and support petitions. Hattie Carpenter vs Chester Carpenter custody and support petitions. Ronald Frost vs Gladys Frost gross neglect case. MEETING SET TONIGHT Plains volunteer firemen meet 7 30 pm.

James Janks Carpenter St Ray L. Collett Columbia Ave Lois Y. Arnold Francis Pearl Arnold Hattie Carpenter Chester Carpenter Ronald Frost Gladys Frost

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