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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1956

Page

7

O Neill Calls Campus Leadership Laboratory

A money suit filed in Common Pleas Court seeks 817,271.10 against Glouster Lodge 1197 of the Loyal Order of Moose by four plaintiffs including Community Bank of Glouster and Bank of Corning Company, plus the estate of Henry P Ley and Ray Sanborn. Mortgage records on two Glouster lots are involved. Dwight Hartley named for a lease on the parcels. Plaintiffs seek foreclosure, sale of the lots, and repayment of unpaid balances.

Glouster Lodge The Loyal Order of Moose Common Pleas Court Glouster Community Bank Bank of Corning Co Henry P. Ley Ray Sanborn Glouster Fraternal Dwight Hartley Community Bank of Glouster Lodge James Carey Sanborn

ONeill Keys Leadership Qualities at Ohio Campus Banquet

GOP gubernatorial hopeful C William ONeill told 75 Ohio University campus leaders that leadership rests on knowledge courage wisdom and people skills He recalled starting in public life via Marietta College and Marietta High School and noted campus activities as his catalyst Also speaking were Larry Harper and Dean Maurel Hunkins of the Men’s Union Governing Board and Men’s club leaders.

Ohio C. William O'Neill Ohio University Men's Union Governing Board O'Neill Marietta College Marietta High School Gil Camp Sandusky MUCH Larry Harper Mansfield MUGB Maurel Hunkins

State Patrol seeks applicants for 46th training school

The Amensorate patrol post announces openings for its next training class led by Corp. Robert E Henderson. The 46th school is slated to start in early March after the February 20 finish of the current session. Applicants aged 21 to 35 with a high school education or equivalent, at least five feet six inches tall and weighing no less than 125 pounds, are invited to apply. Trainees will receive 176 dollars monthly plus lodging and maintenance, with later earnings up to 315 dollars monthly and pension benefits.

Amensorate Rgaway Corp Robert E Henderson Corporal Henderson General Assembly Ohio Turnpike Columbus

Frank Logan Native Dies in Florida

Frank Logan, longtime Athens figure tied to Athens Lumber Co and Athens National Bank, ran a shoe business with brother Earl before moving to Florida about 40 years ago. He owned a large lumber company in Florida. Survived by son John, a Seattle commercial pilot, and daughter Margearleen of Ocala. widow Mary Slattery Logan had died earlier. Logan was last surviving charter member of the Modern Woodman Athens chapter, Hackberry Camp 4798.

Logan Athens Lumber Co Athens National Bank Earl Florida Key Pele Fesmer Athens Henry Logan Caroline Bean Mary Slattery John Seatt Sh Margareline Ocala W. H.’ Logan Ormer

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Admissions list includes Kenneth McCoy of The Plains Jasper Shepard of Glouster and Laura Glazier of Athens. Dismissals mention Everett Jarvis Nelsonville Route 2 and Queenie Lowery Athens, among others.

Chester Anti Harpsburs Russell Light Athens Kenneth McCoy the Plains Jasper Shepard Glouster Laura Glazier Donna Brooks Albany Everett Jarvis Nelsonville Queenie Lowery Harry Davis Noah North Millfield Henry DePue Clarence Veriy Charles Gilkey Connie Starkey Joyce Starkey Homer Stanley Aaron Wade

Mrs Parker Dies at 48 in Athens Ohio

Lena Parker 48 died Thursday night at her home 47 North Lancaster Street after 22 years in ill health Born Wheeling West Virginia she lived in Parkersburg years then moved to Athens 24 years ago She attended St Pauls Catholic Church Her husband Harold P Parker survives along with father Joseph Brock Parkersburg three sisters Effie Allman Anna Miller and James Brock Parkersburg Lilly Schneider Columbus and Georg Brock Clarksburg Her mother and another brother died earlier Requiem high mass 9 am Monday at St Pauls Church burial in Parkersburg Rosary 8 pm Sunday at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home

Lena Parker N. Lancaster St Wheeling W. Va Parker Parkersburg Athens St. Paul’s Catholic Carch Harold Peer Joseph Brock Effie Allman Anela Miller James Brock Lilly Scheider Columbus Georg Brock Clarksburg John McCarthy St. Paul's Church Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes

Divorce Petition Seeks Custody and Alimony

Anna Fields Smart of Nelsonville through sister Irene Jolly sues Charles R. Smart of Columbus Jr in Common Pleas Court for divorce citing neglect and wilful absence. Married November 28 1982 in Nelsonville they have three children with plaintiff seeking custody and permanent alimony.

Ross Common Pleas Anna Fields Smart Nelsonville Irene Jolly Charles R. Smart Columbus

Sale Order Issued On Trimble Two

Land appraisal completed for 205 acres in Trimble Township owned by Ross and Lelor McNary. Common Pleas Court orders sale. mortgage foreclosure suit filed by Security Bank. arrest charges and bond posted in Athens case involving Paul Douglas. Hearing set for January 16.

Trimble Common Pleas Court Trimble Township Ross Lelor McNary Harold Hart Lancaster Security Bank Grand Jarl Athens George | Ceny Bateman Paul Douglas Hart Douglas

Area Grange Officers Meet Monday Conference

A county wide Grange officers conference is scheduled for 8 p m Friday at the Athens Grange Hall to aid local Granges with program planning and coordinate their work with the state. Ralph Barker deputy master said the event will help align activities across groups.

Athens Ralph Barker

South Ohio Beef Cattle Group Meeting Set

The South en Ohio Beef Cattle Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting Monday at the Farmers Hotel in Gallipolis. Ross Wright, local extension agent, said dinner will be served to members at 12 noon and the business meeting will begin at 1 p.m.

SEO Beef Cattle Group Southen Ohio Beef Cattle Improvement Association Farmers Hotel Gallipolis Ross Wright

SCS Tree Applications Are Now Available

SCS tree program applications are open for Athens residents. George Lash, former planter in the Athens area, has announced the launch of the order program and urged locals to apply for available offices.

Bianks Aeavery George Lash Athens

Injured in Fall Woman Taken to Hospital After Doorway Accident

An to 20 Dalton St resident Mrs. Sauen Wiasse was carried by emergency squad to Shelter ing Arms Hospital after fracturing a hip in a doorway at 14 Shafer. Reports note the squad was dispatched at 3 10 p m. The incident occurred Thursday. Separate notes mention a marriage screen involving Robert J. Young and Claudette Kathryn Britton, plus Cecil Friel and Mildred Rife, both of Nelsonville, with ages 38 and 16 respectively.

Siarriage Robert J. Young Athens Claudette Kathryn Britton Stewart Cecil Friel Mildred Rife Nelsonville

Case Is Dismissed in Athens Assault Attempt

An assault case filed by Thomas Burkett of Athens Route 3 against Clifford Darnell of the same address was dismissed in Municipal Court Friday upon motion by the plaintiff. Darnell pleaded innocent at the preliminary hearing Thursday.

Thomas Burkett Athens Clifford Darnell Darnell

Daily snow blankets area roads and slows traffic

Frigid conditions left motorists facing slick roads with only one reported crash. A semi driven by Carroll Nelson of Arlington, Va., collided after skidding on Route 50 west of Athens, tying up traffic briefly but causing no injuries. Temperatures hovered around the freezing mark, with clearing skies raising hopes for a brighter day.

State Highway Patrol Athens Lloyd Grigor Arlington Hamley Run Winslow Ind Hebardville

Athens County conservation district reports 1953 progress

The Athens Sol Conservation District annual report highlights 39 new cooperators and numerous soil and water practices in 1953. Contour farming, strip cropping, pasture seeding, woodland management, tree planting and drainage work are listed along with fish pond and spring improvements, fencing, terracing and open ditch work. The report notes plans for county-wide conservation film displays, demonstrations, pond management tours, school programs and district cooperation in 1954.

Athens County

Cadets to Fly From Ohio University Airport Over Weekend

Cadets may take I ton flights from Ohio University Airport over the weekend weather permitting. Maj H T Olson says flights should occur after 1 pm Saturday or all day Sunday following Thursday night meeting where John Fakin OU student led a discussion on elementary atomic energy. Uniforms were distributed and plans continue for the anniversary dance next Friday January 20 with tickets from members at the airport or Peter B Seel real estate office.

Ohio H. T._ Olson Thursay John Fakin Peter B. Seel

Court Convicts Driver in Municipal Court

Paul T. Russell, 33, Millfields, was fined 15 and costs after being charged by Chauncey Mayor Charles Wadley with driving to the left of center. Fulton, 125 fine and three months license suspension plus three days in jail, were imposed on another driver by Judge John F. Newcomb after a Thursday hearing with State Highway Patrolman Carl E. Seifert.

Carl E. Seifert John F. Newcomb Fulton ANED Chauncey Paul T. Russell Millfields Charles Wadley

Athens man inherits father’s old mail route on Route 3

William Strickland, son of the late Frank Strickland, is named to take over part of Route 3 in Athens County. The elder Strickland served 30 years delivering mail by horse, with a storied history tied to the Strickland family. The new rural carrier will use a late model automobile, stopping at boxes only when directed, as the community watches tradition meet modern transit.

Ray Noble Cartier Wiliam Alen Lity Athens Tak William Strickland Ralph Athens Pishesver Land Arthur Qearrierclerk Mibatnate Cornwell Strickland Sears Athens County William North Caro Tina Frank Slickand M. S. Phillips Alan Story Barnhill Howard Brookins Eurl Legend Sotiman Pearl Chane Charis Deac Denver Gooding Glen Byard Charles Strickland Tribe Joel Mechem Round Thomas Williams Alan Roy Robinson Luther Uldrich Staneart George Drach Dr. Philips Lois Retary Mae Herron Mingus E. J. Person Joe B Maffett

Milk Rating Is Announced by Health Commissioner H M Boocks

Health commissioner H M Boocks announced a milk rating system with processing and inspection of dairies and milk plants. The plan covers chemical and bacteriological analyses and frequent plant and producer checks. Local dairies and private producers will be evaluated under the program.

H. M Boocks Walton League St Mins Deiry Meaney Tod Tukmont Feats Hove Les Marsh Lee Mareaby Ole Sarre Ieee Nebo Hs

Plains High School Talent Show Set for Wednesday Night

The Plains High School senior class presents a public talent show Wednesday at 8 p.m. Open to all, participants should report for rehearsal Monday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium storium.

Plains High School

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O’neill Leadership Laboratory Jouster Lodge GOP Vital Qual State Patrol Tay Arthur Godfrey Warner Austae Wolfe Hardware Athens, Ohio Frank Logan Sheltering Arms Hospital FORD Studebaker Desoto Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Buckeye N. Court St the Mutual Home & Savings Association East Washington St Federal Home Loan Bank Beasley & Mathews Beasley & Mathe Carpenter Street
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