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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1956

Page

6

Five More Petitioners File for Primary Races in Athens Lancaster

With a deadline a bit over a week away, five more candidates announced bids for local offices. Among Republicans and Democrats, County Commissioner candidates Bondale and Emory Allen appeared, plus former County Treasurer hopeful William P. Mickle in Athens. State Senator Cxy Mechem filed for renomination in Lancaster. Omer Hines, long involved in road and airport projects, now works with Athens Machine Co after Ohio University study and four years teaching in Ashtabula.

Bondale Emory Allen Athens William P. Mickle GOP Lancaster Cxy Mechem Omer Hines Athens Machine Co Ohio University Ashtabula Ohio

State F and A M unit officers named in Ohio meeting

The State F and A M unit of Ohio announced new officers and a board slate at a Cleveland meeting. Roberson became cashier in the state treasurer’s office, succeeding C. F. Mantis. New vice presidents include Hermon N. George Youngstown Lawrence P Ulrich Cincinnati Lloyd Weber Celina Jacob R Bryan Toledo and Robert W Halliday Conneaut.

F&am Ohio Roberson Ohio University C. F. Mantis Cleveland Hermon N. George Youngstown Lawrence P. Ulrich Cincinnati Lloyd. Weber Celina Jacob R. Bryan Toledo Robert W. Halliday Conneaut Arthur W. Marriott

Hines Prater Allen Commissioner Candidates Petitions Filed

Petitions filed for transfer of Mechanicsburg School District to Athens City District were submitted at 9 a m today to County Superintendent George Christ. The petitions move to the county school board for action at its next regular meeting on Saturday February 11. The board has until April 1 to act and must determine petition validity.

Mechanicsburg Athens George Christlast Mechanics William A. Lavelle J. C. T. Williams Christman Country School Board

Fire damages home on Sunnyside Drive tied to RF Gagle

Firefighters were summoned to 98 Sunnyside Dr today and extinguished a blaze that caused minor damage to the house. Fire Chief Charles Dalton reported the home is owned by KE Gorham and is contained by RF Gagle at 62 Sunnyside Dr.

Mt Ty Ge Nowne Sunnyside Dr Charles Dalton RF. Gagle

Three Held In Theft In Haley Run Case

Three area men were charged with breaking and entering and jailed pending a Municipal Court hearing after deputies investigated a chicken house theft at Mrs Knowles Martin's rural route residence. The trio admitted taking seven chickens from the Haley Run henhouse Sunday night and were to arraign Wednesday in Municipal Court.

Muni ‘Cival Knowles Martin Bernard Porter Harold Shields Haley Run

Bertha Riley Dies Monday in Athens Area

Bertha Riley born near Coolville and daughter of William and Lucy turkey lived in Kansas then Athens return thirteen years ago. She belonged to First Baptist Church and survived by W Riley and grandson Clarence of Topeka. Her husband William D. Riley died in 1952. Two sisters and a brother died earlier. Funeral and burial set for Friday in Topeka with viewing at Dowier Ferguson Hughes funeral home Tuesday 7 to 9 pm and Wednesday until 4 pm.

Coolville William Lucy Turkey Riley Kansas Athens First Baptist Church Ils W. Riley Clarence Topeka Kans William D. Riley Dowier-Ferguson-Hughes

Jailed for Non Violation in Probation Case

Thomas H. Athens of Route 4 was sentenced to 60 days in Municipal Court for probation violation after failing to pay a $130 balance. The jail term had been suspended previously when charges of child neglect were filed last year. Fines and costs left $22 unpaid, with remaining balance levied. Mercury readings in Hamley Run dropped to 11 degrees, rising to 13 by 9 am after yesterday’s 49/28 extremes.

Thomas H. Athens Coffman Hamley Run

Industrial Development Association Formed in Athens County

Representatives from Amesville, Chauncey, Glouster, Nelsonville, The Plains, and Athens gathered Monday night to form the Industrial Development Association. George King chairs Amesville. Elmer Jones leads Athens. Frank Lewis Chauncey. Warren Note Nelsonville. Loyd Kittle The Plains. Officers include Lewis as chairman, William Abdelia secretary, Charles Pendergrass treasurer. Monthly meetings 7:30 p.m. rotate among communities. next board session Feb. 13 and general meeting Feb. 27.

Chauncey Athens County George King Lewis Chaman Association William G Abdelia Charles Pendergrass Sear of Directors Charles Wadley

DeMolays Attend Wellston Institution Ceremony in 52-Member Chapter

Athens Chapter members of the Order of DeMolay officiated the initiation of the Wellston DeMolay chapter, bringing 52 new members into the order. Richard White led the ceremony as master councilor, with 21 officers including David Idberg as senior councilor, Clarke Williams as junior councilor, and Phillip Baedecker as senior deacon conducting the rose rite. Athens officers and two advisors, D. K. Seward and Glenn L. Atkinson, traveled to Wellston to serve as institution officers chosen by Charles Hirth, Martins Ferry district governor, who attended the event.

Athens Order of DeMolay Wellston Athens Groupotals Richard White David Idberg Clarke Williams Phillip Baedecker Wellstone D. K. Seward Glenn L. Atkinson Charles Hirth Martins Ferry Mr. Hirth

Two drivers fined in state patrol arrests

One driver was fined nine dollars on a forfeited bond after an arrest by the State Highway Patrol. Ralph Tirabassi, 23, Cleveland, paid 10 dollars plus costs for passing at an intersection. Fred H. Karr, 47, Laurelville, forfeited a 15 dollar appearance bond and faced charges of unsafe operation.

Onrver Lo Fan State Highway Patrol Ralph Tirabassi Cleveland Fred. H. Karr Laurelville

Three Men Fined In Municipal Court Traffic Fines

Three men faced fines after state patrol arrests for traffic irregularities. Carl Dishong, 29, of 898 Richland Ave., fined $10 and costs for driving left of center. William K. Ogle, 18, of 81 Morris Ave., fined $10 and costs for driving with one headlight. James L. Ridenour, 20, of Chester, fined $11 and costs for speeding.

State Highway Patrol Carl Dishong Richland Ave William K. Ogle Morris Ave James L. Ridenour Chester

Rites Set for Ex-Minister Rites Set for Ex-Minister

Rev Owen Plumley former Methodist minister in Athens and New Straitsvlle died Sunday night at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Survivors include wife three sons from a previous marriage and three other children Helen Ruth Donald of Columbus and Delmar in military service Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p m in Nashport Methodist Church

Owen Plumley Athens Land New Straitsvlle Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Plumley Helen Ruth Donald Columbus Delmar Nashport Methodist Church

Local Names and a Traffic Fine Report

A list of residents from Athens Chauncey Chauncey and surrounding areas includes Mr and Mrs Joe Sayre Jack sonville Mrs Guy Dehmann Athens Mr and Mrs Scottie J How ard Athens Mrs Robert Sheridan Athens Marion Crawley Athens Dart F Athens Mrs Earl Grant Athens Route Harry Rankin Glouster Mrs J J Fierce Athens Route 2 Jadys Lamoreaux Athens Jesse H Douglas Athens DISMISSED Mrs Arley Markin Route 3 and daughter Jimmie Copeland Amesville Roy Smith Athens Mrs Nellie Leffier Chauncey Mrs William Cartwright Glewster Route 2 Mrs Reda Porter Athens Albany Traffic fine levied Alva Robinson 49 Athens Route 3 Tuesday changed his plea to guilty in Municipal Court Tuesday on a city police charge of insufficient brakes and was fined 5 dollars and costs.

Harry Rankin Glouster J. J. Fierce Athens Jadys Lamoreaux Jesse H. Douglas Arley Markin Jimmie Copeland Amesville Roy Smith Nellie Leffier Chauncey William Cartwright Glewster Reda Porter Alva’ Robinson

OU Freshman Fined Jailed By Judge

Two Ohio University freshmen living at Bush Hall faced Municipal Court Judge John F Newcomb today on charges of malicious destruction of property They were each fined 300 and jailed 30 days after pleading guilty to smashing a city parking meter and taking 87 cents from the coin box Monday evening Police reports say officers arrested the lads at 915 p m on West State Street near the railroad depot The boys had broken the meter from its base and smashed the box open with a rock destroying the meter mechanism Governor G B Grogh Chief of Police notes the incident and pending further probation consideration by Judge Newcomb

Hio University Bush Hall John F. Newtomb Charles W. Taylor Peter J. Knight Mansfield W. State St G. B. Grogach

Scouts Elect Athens Men for Kootaga Area Council

The Kootaga Area Council of the Boy Scouts in Parkersburg elected new officers and board members. Dr. Richard Hamilton of St Marys was reelected president. E J Taylor became vice president and Ed Cole, E P Lynn, Major Theodore Rothwell, and Frank N Jones joined the executive board. The annual recognition dinner is set for April 9 at Ohio University Student Center in Athens to honor scout leaders.

Boy Scouts Parkersbur E. J. Taylor Ed Cole E. P. Lynn Theodore Rothwell Frank N. Jones Ricard Hamilton St. Marys Ohio University Athens Kootaga

Inspection slated for Albany Lodge 122 F and AM

The Fellow Craft degree will be conferred Friday at 8 pm during the annual inspection of Albany Lodge 122 F and AM. Refreshments will be served, said Gerald A. Beck.

Albany Lodge 122 F&am Gerald A. Beck Ley

Health Contract OK'd as City Posts Remain Unfilled

In a special session Monday evening, council approved a 1986 health department contract with the city contributing 6.5 percent of operating funds up to 9264, and discussed qualifications for a future safety director. With Beckler's resignation, no qualified administrator currently exists, risking payroll issues before Feb. 15.

Health Department J. W. Whaley Suport Athens City-County Peter B. Seel Frank Cross Fred Beckler Beckler Ing George Sheeter Clark, ‘and Council

Mental Hygiene Clinic urged for Athens area

Kiwanis heard a plea for a Southeastern Ohio mental hygiene clinic serving Athens and surrounding counties. Dr. Lawrence Goldberg and Mrs. Frank Semans outlined needs, noting 15 counties lack psychiatrists and psychologists while 22 clinics exist elsewhere. They argued prevention reduces costs and urged public support and an all-out drive.

Athens Ohio Kiwanis Club Lawrence Goldberg Frank Semans Athens State Hospital Semans State Hospital Athens Association Roup

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