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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1960

Page

6

Dairy Unit Elects New Directors and Supports Bulk Tanks

Charles Wingett of Guysville and Harold Sayre of Trimble were elected directors of the Athens County Dairy Service Unit with Richard Hayes of Guysville winning a second term. Holdover directors are Lawrence Bean and Dean Wooley. The year's report notes 15 Athens County herds on test and an average increase.

Charles Wingett Guysville Harold Sayre Trimble Thelens County Dairy Service Unit Richard Hayes Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds Lawrence Bean Albany Dean Wooley Amesville Athens County

COBA reports record 1959 dairy gains in Ohio

Richard Kellogg, manager, announced 1959 was COBA's best year on record and Athens County saw one of the state's largest increases. Artificial inseminators added 483 first services over 1958 as 24 pounds of butterfat per cow were achieved. A panel, led by Allen Hanning, discussed bulk tanks and advised farmers milking cows for three years to install one.

Richard Kellogg Central Ohio Breeding Association COBA Athens County Dale Scott Arthur Gibson Jewett Parimeter Bertie Brookover Allen Hanning Dairy Service Unit

Lost Billfold Returned After Christmas Misadventure

A nine year old girl, Carla King, lost a billfold during Christmas shopping at Belk-Simpson. It was mailed back to the owner at a cost twice the value of its contents, with 12 cents postage noted by Roy McBee and Carl King. The incident occurred during a shopping trip ending with the return of the billfold to its owner.

Carla King Belk-Simpson Reed Howee Carl King Royal McBee

Athens High School Senior Faints, Injured at School

Athens High School senior Karen Kelch, 17, of 11 South Lancaster Street, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the fire department emergency squad after fainting and falling at school late Wednesday morning. She sustained a large bump on the head.

Athens High School Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department Karen Kelch S. Lancaster St

Airline Reservations To Anywhere In The World Efficient

Lois M. Washburn offers efficient airline reservations to destinations worldwide. Experienced service highlights include personalized planning, detailed itinerary options, and reliable booking support.

Lois M. Washburn

Coolville Man Receives York Cross of Honor Title

Russell Lowell Bailey of Coolville has been named Knight of the York Cross of Honor the highest York Rite Freemasonry award. The honor is given to those who have led the four York Rite bodies. Bailey has held top offices in Coolville Masonic Lodge Athens Chapter Royal Arch Masons Athens Council Royal and Select Masters and Athens Commandery Knights Templar. He is the 7736th recipient in 31 years and was confirmed for Ohio Priory membership last week.

Wakefield York Bailey Masonic Lodge Coolville Athens Royal Arch Masons Knights Templar Ohio

Cheshire Area Man Placed On Probation

Harland Little of Cheshire Route 2 was placed on five year probation for auto larceny by Judge Francis D White after waiving jury trial and being found guilty on October 27. He must avoid intoxicants place restrictions seek employment pay costs of 95.95 within 60 days and report monthly to Prosecutor Joseph B Vanity Jr.

Harland Little Cheshire Common Pleas Francis D. White Little White Joseph B. Vanity Jr

City Hall Refit Adds Steel Door and Fresh Paint

City workmen replace the old wooden side entrance door to the fire department with a steel door and frame as rain and cold drafts prompted the upgrade. Crews also began repainting walls and ceilings in the council chambers, the first such work since recent remodeling.

Fire Department Charles Dalton

Rain Totals Dip to .14 Inch as Cold Spell Lingers

A cold steady rain began Wednesday and reached .14 of an inch by 11 a.m. according to observer C. L. Colmer. The day opened at 34 degrees and rose to a high of 51, with rural Hamley Run reporting a low of 26 after 49 and 21 highs the previous day.

U. S C. L. Colmer Mercury Hamley Run

Air Force jet crash parts recovered from Athens scene

After a Delta Dagger jet crash on Sand Hill January 5, local residents returned many missing major parts and thousands of fragments. Corporal C C Williams urged returns and said 25 to 30 major pieces and 800 to 1000 fragments were collected, with a Lockbourne Base truck to transport them for study. The pilot survived after parachuting to safety.

Roy Cposs Athens Sand Hill Lockbourne Air Force Base State Highway Patrol Air Force Cpl C. C. Williams Williams Lockbourne Columbus Rd Chauncey State Patrol Andy Kastely Messenger Newsphoto

Limitation Not Effective After Age 72 for Social Security

The $1200 a year earning limit on social security benefits ends at age 72. Starting in the month of turning 72, beneficiaries receive full benefits regardless of earnings, but all earnings in the year of turning 72 count toward the limit. Local office guidance is advised for individual cases.

William P. Barker Marietta Social Security Administration Barker

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens Nelsonville and Glouster

Multiple property transfers list buyer and seller names, origin cities, and lot or acreage details in Athens Glouster Nelsonville and surrounding areas. Notable transactions include Vernon Lucille Ball acquiring Lot 891 in Nelsonville and the Kozma family consolidating 1.67 acre Dover Township parcels into Julia Kozma Millfield.

Vernice Lucille Ball Columbus Eugene Whitmer Mabel Whitmer Nelsonville Ted Terrel Kasler Wilma A. Kasler Athens Fred V. Hammer Tekla M. Hammer R. A. Miller Glenna Miller Washington County Cecil R. Bush Thelma L. Bush Hockingport Raymond L. Hass Frances ©. Hass Griffith H. Evans Sara Lee Evans Richard H. Essex Jessie C. Essex C. Roger Barron Marilyn H. Barron Inlet Norman William Jenkins Hazel Jenkins Masterline Products Co. Inc Glouster Wallace Tom Vesta Tom W. H. Muth, Jr Albany Alexander Elinor K. Bordy Michael Bordy Julia Kozma Millfield Dover Zigmund Kozma, Jr Julius Kozma Maxine Kozma

Economist To Address Accountants Thursday

Marietta report states Donald E. Wooley a Bankers Trust Co. economist will speak at the Lafayette Hotel Thursday evening to NAAC meeting. His topic is Economic Forecast 1960.

Marietta Donald E. Wooley Bankers Trust Co New York City National Association of Accountants Lafayette Hotel

Burt divorce granted in Common Pleas Court

Esther L. Burt was granted a divorce from William H. Burt in Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect. They married June 13, 1948, in Athens County. The custody of their one child was awarded to Burt with William H. Burt ordered to contribute to support.

Common Pleas Esther L. Burt William H. Burt Athens County

Former Doanville Man Fined For Assault

Everett Saunders a former Doanville resident now living in Lancaster was fined 50 dollars plus costs in Athens County Court after pleading guilty to assault and battery. The Jan 15 charge by Oba Douglas Athens Route 4 prompted an affidavit charging Saunders with petit larceny which was dismissed according to the sheriff's department.

Everett Saunders Doanville Lancaster Athens Oba Douglas Athens Route 4 Saunders Sheriff's Department

Wildlife count denied in municipal court case

Perley Smith of Athens Route 3 faced a charge of possessing a rabbit out of season. The court denied the count on Wednesday and set a $200 bond for a hearing next Wednesday. The charge was filed by Everett Ridge, district supervisor of the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

Municipal Court Perley Smith Athens Smith Everett Ridge Ohio Division of Wildlife

Denzel Matheny Fails To Post Bond In Muffler Charge

Denzel Ray Matheny, 25, of Stew art Route 1, forfeited a $9 bond in Municipal Court on a charge of driving with an illegal muffler.

Denzel Ray Matheny Stewart

Auto Blaze Closes In On Car Fire Near Athens

A car owned by Robert C. Dotson caught fire Tuesday along Robinson Road two miles south of Athens. Fire crews from Richland battled both the blaze inside the vehicle and a three acre grass fire on Route 33. The ignition sparked under the dash and the interior was extensively damaged before firefighters could extinguish it. The grass fire on Pearl Bosin property was reported at 1 30 p m. cause unknown.

Robert C. Dotson Fairgrounds Robinson Road Athens Detson Richland Area Fire Brigade Richland Route 33 Dotson Auto Pearl Bosin

Bowler Becomes Tl City Squad Is Called

Fire department emergency squad responded Tuesday night to Rollerbowl at 28 Palmer Street when Gerald Nagle, 52, Amesville, became ill during bowling. Nagle suffered a possible heart attack and was given oxygen en route to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Fire Department Palmer St Gerald Nagle Amesville Nagle Sheltering Arms Hospital

Farley Couple Welcome a Son at Athens Hospital

Admission notes list Mrs. Mattie Treace and several others including Robert Welvin J Floyd Williams Mrs Frank Pugh Gerald Nagle Bryan Crow Mrs Dale Sams Toni McGrath and Ray Zimmerman. Blood usage recorded two pints.

Mattie Treace Athens Robert Welvin McArthur J. Floyd Williams Frank Pugh Albany Gerald Nagle Amesville Bryan Crow Dale Sams Toni McGrath Ray Zimmerman

Safe stolen from Save More store recovered in county

A safe stolen Sunday from the Save More supermarket in Wash ington County was found Tuesday afternoon in a ditch near Route 124 on a county line. William Rose reported locating the 150 pound steel container, which had its face pried off and locking mechanism removed. only checks and papers remained to identify its source. Washington County authorities planned to assist Athens County deputies in the investigation.

Beverly Athens County Save More Washington County William Rose Stewart

Group Leaves For Pre-Draft Physical Tests

Athens Countians and Ohio University students traveled by bus to Columbus for pre induction physicals at Ft Hayes. Leaders included Charles Martin and Glenn D. Chesser with several Athens residents and OU students listed among exam transfers to other boards and locations.

Athens Chicago George J. Crawford St. Marys W.va Herbert Hochhauser Lawrence S. Ambrose Cleveland Nick Mourouzia Uhrichsville Alan D. Gallerly Silver Spring Herbert P. Fey Buffalo N.Y

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