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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1946

Page

15

Athens County Opens 1945 Tax Books by Treasurer

Athens County tax books opened today in the Court House for 1945 taxes. Treasurer Ed Lasch will announce dates for visits to Glouster, Nelsonville and Amesville. Taxpayers may call 762 to learn their statement amount and mail payment or pay in person. only first six months due now, full year payment optional.

Athens County Court House Ed Lasch Lasch Glouster Nelsonville Amesville Laselliue

Erb-Help touted in Athens testimonial for stomach relief

A local Athens man testifies that Erb-Help eased severe gas and bloating after meals. The ad claims the new formula uses twelve herbs to cleanse bowels and aid digestion, with Athens Pharmacy and Betis Cut Rate in Nelsonville selling it.

Athens Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betis

Two Injured In Route 680 Car Crash Near Albany

Two Albany residents Joan Hatch and Betty Circle were injured when their car driven by Lawrence W. Donahoe of McArthur crashed into a telephone pole on Route 680 about a half mile north of Albany. They were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Route 680 Albany State Highway Patrol Joan Hatch Betty Circle Lawrence W. Donahoe McArthur Sheltering Arms

Automatic parking meters set for 200 downtown spaces

Athens officials announce installation of 200 fully automatic meters by February 12 in central streets including Court St and State St. Each coin buys minutes, with a maximum hour per nickel. The $68 per meter contract covers nine months of rental at $3.50 monthly, with options to buy. Regulation aims to increase turnover, ease traffic flow, and reduce cruising and double parking.

Dual ‘Parking Meter Co Canton Washington St W. Union St Hion W Athens Oklahoma City Ohio

Blackburn Funeral Rites To Be Friday

Mrs. Hattie M. Blackburn 76 longtime Athens music teacher died at her home 53 N Lancaster St after two years of ill health. Surviving cousins E. C. Kenney May Johnson Ella Baker Dayton. Funeral Friday 2 pm Dowler and Ferguson with Rev. Harold Kellogg. Burial West Union Street Cemetery. Flowers not to be sent.

Hattie M. Blackburn N. Lancaster St Blackburn Athens Wesley Hines William Blackburn E. C. Kenney May Johnson Ella Baker Dayton

Death Claims C L Christy

Charles L. Christy, 87, died last night at a niece’s home on Athens Road after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Church with interment in the adjacent cemetery. He was the last member of his immediate family and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Finsterwald Funeral Home in Pomeroy until the services.

Pomeroy Charles L. Christy A. O. Lightfoot Athens Road Mt. Hermon Christy Finsterwald

Deer Sr and son face trials in Nelsonville court

The William Deer Sr assault with intent to kill case opens at 9 A M with a potential 1 to 15 year sentence. His son Cpl. William Deer Jr. faced charges of resisting and assault with intent to kill and died days after a gun wound in a Thanksgiving incident. Six jurors were added as witnesses were summoned for the hearing in Common Pleas Court.

William Deer Nelsonville Deer William Deer, Jr Nocent Common Pleas Grand Cpl Logan Nelisonville James Cope

C G Witham Dies at 64 in Lancaster

Charles G. Witham aged 64 died Tuesday morning at his Lancaster home from a heart ailment. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at J. W. Halteman Funeral Home with Rev. Walter F. Castoe. Burial in Amanda Township Cemetery. Survived by widow Pearl Witham and four daughters, plus two sisters and a brother. He worked for A. N. Wlerehome and Son and had previously been with Lancaster bakeries.

Charles G. Witham Ray E. Hawk Elmwood Place Lancaster J. W. Halteman Walter FP. Castoe Amanda Township Mr. Witham A. N. Wlerehome and Son

Woman Sent to Jail After Pleading Guilty

Bessie Love, 51, Athens Route 2, fined 523 and costs after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct and was committed to the County jail. Leon Wilson, 29, Guysville, pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 83 and costs.

Bessie Love Athens Oscar Fulton Leon Wilson Guysville

JOOF Association To Meet in Glouster

The Athens County JOOF Association will meet in Glouster Friday January 18 at 8 p.m. Representation is requested from all lodges in the county by H. M. Bennett, president.

Joof Association Glouster Athens County H. M. Bennett

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