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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1957

Page

7

United Nations Seen Through Baker Spotlight at Rotary

President John C. Baker of Ohio University told about 250 Rotarians that the UN faces a severe test from recent world crises. He argued the UN matters as a forum for frank debate and diplomacy, noting the veto, right of reply and U.S.-Soviet dynamics in Geneva and Hungary. Offshore remarks highlighted peace aims, development goals, and the enduring struggle between democracy and communism.

United Nations John C. Baker Ohio University Baker United States UN Economic and Social Council Flict Russia U. S Geneva Britain Eisenhower Hungary Suez League of Nations Italy U.S

Glouster Man Denies New Police Charge

William Sabo faced a dismissed driving while intoxicated charge in municipal court due to a legal technicality. Police refiled under state code. Sabo pleaded innocent. Hearing set Friday with $175 bond after arrest near Route 33 at the north city limits.

William Sabo Sabo Charles Cochran John F. Newcomb

Replica 1800 flag on display at Ohio University

A replica of the 1795 to 1817 period flag, with eight red and seven white stripes and 15 stars, was shown at a Rotary Dinner in the Ohio University Center. Dean E J Taylor notes Congress did not set the current banner until 1817. The flag, tied to Ft. McHenry and the Star Spangled Banner, was obtained by Toledo flag hobbyist Hubbard Scott and will be placed in President John C. Bakers office.

United States Ohio University Rotary Ohio University Center Dean E. J. Taylor Union Congress Ft. McHenry Francis Scott Key Toledo Hubbard Scott John C. Baker

Area Auditors Meet Friday in Athens

County Auditor J W Whaley announced the annual Southeast Ohio school for county auditors will be held at Ohio University Center in Athens on Friday. Formerly in Logan, the all day classes are run by the State Tax Commission to aid auditors in their normal duties and about 20 area counties will be represented.

J. W. Whaley Ohio Athens Ohio University Center Logan State Tax Commission Whaley

State Exams Planned For County Workers

The Ohio Civil Service Commission will hold an open competitive exam March 2 in Athens and 11 other centers for positions in county welfare departments and public assistance offices. Tests cover clerks stenographers typists and accountants with county salary variation. Applications must be filed in Columbus by February 20 and further info is available at county auditor offices.

Athens Ohio Civil Service Commission Carl W. Smith Commission Columbus

Shelter Notes From Local Hospital List Admissions and Dismissals

A lengthy hospital note lists admitted and discharged patients. Admissions include Mrs. Burch Simmons of Guysville and Timothy Tucker of Albany among several Athens area residents. Dismissals mention Mrs. Harold Swardson of Athens and daughter and others from The Plains, Chauncey, and Millfield areas.

Burch Simmons Guysville Linda Lohse Chauncey Albert V. Jennice Glouster Dale Orcutt Athens Timothy Tucker Albany Homer Mansfield Victor Hill Clifford Smith Harold Swardson James McLean the Plains William Beveridge

Mrs Bell Smith Rushed to Hospital After Breathing Difficulty

Mrs Bell Smith aged 40 of 22 Granville Ave was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the fire department emergency squad at 2 27 a m. Fire Chief Charles W Dalton reports she was having trouble breathing and was brought to the hospital on the duty physician's order.

Bell Smith Granville Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department Charles W. Dalton

Albany Lodge Confers Fellow Craft Degree Thursday

Albany Lodge 723 F&AM will confer the Fellow Craft degree on one candidate Thursday at 8 p.m. John P. Hamill, master, announced the event.

Albany Albany Lodge F&am John P. Hamill

Auxiliary Unit Elects Officers in Athens County

Athens County's State Highway Patrol Auxiliary announces officer elections and a February 28 meeting in Glouster. Over 50 members under M. M. Robinson train for emergencies, operate communications gear, and often accompany patrols. John P. Buck of Athens is captain. lieutenants Harold Young and John Weeks. sergeants William Golding Warren Robinet te and Charles Gilkey. corporals Orville Steenrod and Wade Poffenbarger.

Athens County State Highway Patrol Auxiliary Glouster M. M. Robinson American Legionnaires John P. Buck Athens Legion Harold Young John Weeks Nelsonville William Golding Warren Robinette Charles Gilkey Orville Steenrod Wade Poffenbarger

Milk theft at Carthage-Troy High School lunchroom

Two cases containing 48 small bottles of milk were stolen from the Carthage-Troy High School lunchroom on Sunday. Deputies, led by Deputy DeWitt Walker, investigated as hinges on the west door were removed and the lock pried. No other damage observed.

Carthage-Troy Sheriff's Deputies DeWitt Walker Walker

Civil Service Exams For Various Jobs Announced

Civil service examinations for accountants auditors storekeeping clerks and locomotive inspectors with annual pay from 2690 to 6390 are announced Information may be obtained from Examiner in Charge Charles H Evans at the Athens Post Office Digital computing system specialists salary 3670 to 8990 and engineers 4480 to 7035 also sought.

Charles H. Evans Athens

Two Men Fined After Patrol Arrests

Clifford J. Davis aged 41 of Chauncey and Paul T. Russell aged 34 of Millfield were fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication charges in Municipal Court. Russell also paid $10 and costs for parking without lights.

State Highway Patrol Clifford J. Davis Chauncey Paul T. Russell Millfield Russell

Suit Dismissed in $618.61 Case Over Jurisdiction

A $618.61 money suit filed against Edile Humphries by Perfection Heating Co. was dismissed from Common Pleas Court for lack of jurisdiction. The court ruled the case should have been filed in Hamilton County.

Edile Humphries Perfection Heating Co Common Pleas Court Hamilton County

Found Guilty in Municipal Court Assault Case

Clifford Christy of Athens Route 3 was found guilty of assault and battery in municipal court on Tuesday. The charge, filed by his wife Thelma, resulted in a $50 fine plus costs. Christy had denied the accusation.

Clifford Christy Athens Route 3 Thelma Christy

Bond Forfeiture In Traffic Case At Municipal Court

James C. Widdoes of 67 Morris Ave forfeited a $10 appearance bond after police said he made a U turn on S Court Street in a traffic case in Municipal Court.

James C. Widdoes Morris Ave S. Court St

Suspicion Aroused After Hearing Talk About Grimes Sisters Case

A courthouse employee overheard a conversation in a local drug store about the Chicago murder of the Grimes sisters. The man, a former Athens County resident, was questioned by deputies but released after investigators found no link to the case.

Athens County Chicago Grimes Sisters Grimes

Clark Sentenced to Ohio Penitentiary in Assault Case

John Arthur Clark, 23, of Millfield, was sentenced by Common Pleas Judge Francis D. White Monday after pleading guilty to assault with intent to rob. The Ohio Code governs the offense.

John Arthur Clark Millfield Ohio Penitentiary Common Pleas Francis D. White Ohio

Athens High Band Concert Set Thursday

The Athens High School concert band of 65 pieces led by Thomas H. Stubbs will perform at the AHS Auditorium on Thursday evening. The program includes Sousa marches, excerpts from The Fourth Symphony by Dvorak, and Mozart Overtures. Tickets are available from band members or at the door.

Athens High School AHS Thomas H. Stubbs Dvorak

Ex-Resident Dies Monday In Cincinnati Hospital

Kyle Denton Russell former Athens resident and railway mail clerk died Monday in a Cincinnati hospital relatives report. The family lived on N Congress Street before moving to Cincinnati about 40 years ago at 3837 Kilbourne Drive He is survived by his wife Amanda Robinett Russell two sons Paul of Cincinnati and Francis of Westfield New Jersey six grandchildren and a brother Quinn A Russell Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home Madisonville with burial at Westhaven Cemetery.

Kyle Denton Russell Athens Cincinnati N. Congress St Kilbourne Drive Amanda Robinett Russell Paul Francis Westfield N. J Quinn A. Russell Thomas Madisonville Westhaven Cemetery

Ohio University Students Forfeit Bonds On Disorderly Conduct

Three Ohio University students forfeited $30 appearance bonds in Municipal Court on city police charges of disorderly conduct. Named defendants are Robert C. Cessna 21 of 36 S Congress St Rich ard L. Young 24 of 25 E Washington Ave and Jon D. Fitzpatrik Reed Hall. Police say they were arrested near Union and College for excess noise.

Ohio University Robert C. Cessna S. Congress St Richard L. Young E. Washington Ave Jon D. Fitzpatrick Reed Hall Union and College

Elks Hold Annual Initiation Meeting Tonight

Athens Lodge BPOE will stage its annual initiation for seven new members at 7 30 p m in the Elks lodge. The initiates are honored by state president Hershel Deal of Canton. Refreshments follow the ceremony.

Athens Lodge BPOE Elks Lodge Elks Hershel Deal Canton

Bound to Jury On Non-Support Charge in New Plymouth

Donald Biffle was bound over to the grand jury after pleading guilty to non support in Municipal Court. His bond was set at $500 on a charge filed by his wife Luella.

New Plymouth Donald Biffle Luella

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