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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1957
Page
6
New officers were installed at the Athens Retail Merchants Association after a dinner at the Sportsman Grill. Fred Swearingen became president, Joseph Kelly was elected vice president, and Ralph Miller took the role of treasurer.
The board of elections reports two candidates filed intentions for the May 7 county primaries. Leo Dennison Democrat seeks the Gloucester mayor ballot while William Rowland Republican runs for Athens city solicitor for a second term. Deadline for filing petitions is February 6.
An advertisement touts COLonaid as a breakthrough laxative that moistens and bulk-stimulates the colon to restore regularity. It claims fast overnight relief, safety for pregnant women, no gaging or bloating, and absorption-friendly formula at 98 cents for 60 tablets.
A hospital notes column lists admissions and discharges. Admitted: Mrs Leon Berger Athens Clarence Verity Athens Mrs George Carmichael Athens Timothy Storer Clyde Mrs Wade Meadows Newark Daniel Smith Athens Route 5 Edna Kasler Athens Edward Smart Athens Route 5 Mrs Martha Morgan Chauncey Mrs Lulu Steed New Marshfield Route 1 Paul Lowe Albany Route 1 Dale Cox The Plains. Discharged: Brenda Crabtree Athens Terry Biffle Albany Route 1 George Ford Athens Route 1 Mrs Cecil Gwinn Athens Route
The Shade Local School District board of education appointed Victor Stover as president Glen Downey as vice president and Ethel Williams as clerk treasurer Other board members named were Sam Jeffers Floyd Williams and John Ruth
A cold rain turned to sleet and snow last night with dense fog present this morning. U. S. observer C. L. Colmer reported precipitation at .16 inches and a temperature of 37 degrees at 11 a.m. after a low of 31. Rural Hamley Run recorded a low of 28 and 9 a.m. reading of 35.
Three enlistees from Athens County are Bill K Butt of Nelsonville a Ohio University graduate Dennis C Jones of New Marshfield and David N Herron also from New Marshfield. An Meigs County recruit is Dana W Murray from Pomeroy Route 2 a 1956 Pomeroy High School graduate. They were sent to Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas for Basic Training.
George Huddy of Nelsonville has appealed a $200 judgment awarded by Justice Schoonover to Dorothy Conley for damages Huddy allegedly caused to her property while hunting on her land in November 1955.
Athens County native Charles H. Smith died Saturday at his Hamilton home. Burial is Thursday at 2 30 p m Forest Rose Cemetery in Lancaster. he was reared near Union.
C C Neely of Beaumont changed his plea from innocent to guilty in Municipal Court on a State Wildlife Division charge of illegal possession of a coonskin. The jury trial was canceled. judge's ruling awaits. Neely previously found guilty in a December municipal case and appeals. Wildlife says about 40 coonskin pelts were seized. defense says pelts were in season and stored in a freezer.
Helen Nicholson, a minor, files for divorce from Charles Nicholson in Athens. They wed February 1, 1956, have one child, and she cites extreme cruelty seeking custody and support.
Nagging backache and headaches from overexertion or stress can cause discomfort and restless sleep. Doan’s Pills relieve pain soothe bladder irritation and mildly diurese, helping kidneys output. Millions have trusted this remedy for over 60 years. try the new economy size today.
Verner D. Honchell head of the District Division of Forestry urged planters to order now. Trees priced from 8 to 15 dollars per thousand, eight tenths to one and a half cents each. Windbreak stock available after site approval in Arborvitae Austrian Red and White Pine.
Cmdr William Vlachos of the Fourth Naval District will address the Athens Naval Reserve unit at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Ohio University Speech Building. Lt Cmdr Arthur Blickle says the talk covers establishing a Naval Reserve Officers School class here under NROS at Columbus. both officers and enlisted personnel will attend.
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