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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1953

Page

5

Athens Guards Send Bulk to Camp Grayling Michigan

An Athens National Guard advance detail arrives at Camp Grayling Michigan for pre camp training July 6 to July 19. Capt Richard C Brill Sgt William E Bulger and several privates depart with the unit headed by Lt Col Erle H Bridgewater Jr and staff.

Athens Athens National Guard Camp Grayling, Mich Richard C. Brill William E. Bulger Marshall Seigfred Ellison Lemaster, Jr 166Th Regimental Combat Team Michigan State College Camp Grayling

Athens County Wheat Crop Seen as Average

Athens County wheat crop is described as about average by Ross Wright, with output limited by a dry fall and mild winter helping only slightly. Advice is given for safe storage including rat and mouse proof bins, damp proof floors, tight roofs, screened windows, good ventilation, thorough cleaning, 5 percent DDT spray weeks before binning, moisture below 14 percent, pyrenone dust at 7 pounds per 100 bushels, and regular checks for weevil and heating with fumigation or turning as needed.

Athens County Ross Wright Wright Agricultural Extension Service

Little Hocking Crash Injures Family. Driver Arrested

A Mansfield woman and her two year old son sustained minor injuries in a two car crash on Route 50 at Little Hocking. An 86 year old Little Hocking driver was arrested and fined by Belpre Justice Sellers for yield of right of way. John H Sealy of Mansfield drove into the scene. his wife Edith and son Johnny suffered minor injuries.

Mansfield Little Hocking Belpre Justice of the Peace Sealy Edith Johnny

Shelter Scene At Shelter­ing Arms Hospital

Hospital notes list patients and dismissals. Read like an internal roster naming Nancy Heckert and Janice Simmons among Athens residents and others from Guysville The Plains Glouster Wellston Millfield with several discharge entries for Mrs Careno and her daughter and for Mrs Holcomb and Mrs Schall.

Nancy Heckert Athens Janice Simmons Guysville Kay Smith Doug Locke the Plains Robert Careno Melvina Holcomb Glouster Bessie Schall Charles Dickerson Wellston John Coulson Millfield

State Files Petition For Compensation Fund

The State of Ohio files a petition in Common Pleas Court against Raymond Cuckler for 657.72 dollars. The amount is due to the workmen's compensation fund under the Industrial Commission's jurisdiction. The state alleges Cuckler failed to make payments while employing more than three persons.

Ohio Common Pleas Court Raymond Cuckler Workmen's Compensation Fund Industrial Commission Cuckler

Jury Frees Woman in Fatal Shooting

Judge White praised jurors in the Britton case and ordered weekly welfare checks on her family. The grand jury indicted Ray Dishong and Bobby Blackstone for breaking and entering and Carl William for non-support. arraignment set for Friday at 10 am.

Sheriff's Department Wayne Matthews N. Congress St John Wesley Coakley Shearer Murphy Nelsonville Dwight Rutherford Foreman Athens W. L. Carpenter Charles 3Ethel F. H. Krecker Gertrude Wolfe Faye Cline Fred McKay A. A. Linscott William Williams Mildred Calentine Amesville Charles McBee Stewart E. Annie Callaway Coolville Ben Skinner Trimble Laverne Chesser Shade Elizabeth Harvey Chauncey

Puppet Show Slated To Be Seen Tonight

The Corradini twins puppet show will be shown at Kiwanis area playgrounds at 7 p.m. tonight. The show was postponed from last night due to a threatening storm and will now run on Tuesday and Thursday nights for the rest of the summer recreation period, visiting West Side next Tuesday and East Side on Thursday.

Corradini Twins Kiwanis Harry Lackey Lackey West Side East Side

Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Two drivers were each fined $10 and costs by Mayor Peter B. Lee after State Highway Patrol arrests for speeding. Campbell W. Williams, 25, Nashville, and Glenn C. Hanger, 36, Athens, faced the penalties. Robert W. Johnson, 21, Albany, was fined $10 and costs for operating a car without headlights by Justice of the Peace D. E. Jones, while Adam Gayhart, 27, Columbus, paid $15 and costs for failing to signal a turn before South Perry Justice Lloyd McNeal.

Peter B. Lee Campbell W. Williams Nashville Glenn C. Hanger Athens Justice of the Peace D. E. Jones Robert W. Johnson Albany Adam Gayhart Columbus Lloyd McNeal South Perry

Mayor Fines Charles Sanborn for Intoxication Guilty Plea

Charles Sanborn 64 of West Union pleaded guilty to an affidavit filed by city police and was fined 15 dollars plus costs by Mayor Peter BlEAN on Wednesday for intoxication.

Charles Sanborn W. Union, Sr Peter B. Lee

Brief Gust Eases Athenians After Record Heat

A brief but violent gust swept through Wednesday night easing the heat after a record 97 at Hamley Run plant. The 97 was the year's high, one degree above yesterday's 96. nine of the last twelve days hit 90 or higher with only brief relief after storms. State forecasts expect showers and cooler air.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Hamley Run

Seven Athens County Youths Inducted Into Armed Forces

Seven Athens County youths from the June draft left by bus at 7 10 a m for Fort Hayes Columbus to begin military careers. Lead by Maxwell Katzenbach of New Marshfield the group includes Gale Cain William Blair Robert Morman Jerry Singer Clair Meeks Joseph Adams and others. The Gideon Society gave Bibles and the American Legion presented candy cigarets and magazines to the draftees.

Athens County Fort Hayes Columbus Max Katzenbach New Marshfield Gale E. Cain William L. Blair Athens Robert D. Morman Nelsonville Jerry A. Singer Coolville Clair Meeks Shade Joseph B. Adams Guysville Gideon Society American Legion

Bicyclist Sues Driver for 15000 Damages

Mitchell G. Abraham files in Common Pleas Court seeking 15000 from Lewis Weatherby for injuries after a bicycle collision on Byard Street Aug 17 1945. Abraham, then a minor who became an adult Sept 5 1952, alleges Weatherby negligent while driving. Abraham was a Western Union messenger at the time.

Common Pleas Court Mitchell G. Abraham Lewis Weatherby Byard St Weatherby Abraham Western Union Telegraph

Servicemen Updates From Athens Area

Frank L. Jones Jr. has been promoted to private first class in Korea with the 25th Infantry Division. His wife Myrtle learns he was wounded in action. Charles Abraham, 26, sergeant first class, completed weapon leader courses at Ft. Benning and serves with the Ohio National Guard unit in Athens. Ronald E. Dougan completed basic training at Ft. Eustis and begins transportation corps schooling. Richard L. Bean, airman second class, is on leave with parents before returning to duty at West Palm Beach International Airport.

Frank L. Jones Shade Korea 25Th Infantry Division Jones Shade High School Myrtle Athens Charles Abraham Ft. Benning Abraham Ohio National Guard Joseph Abraham W. Union St Athens High School Ohio University Richard L. Bean Kenneth Bean West Palm Beach, Fla

Legion post installs new officers in Athens ceremony

James Wagenseller leads a Wednesday night installation at the Athens American Legion post. Charles White becomes first vice commander, Roy Shamel second chaplain, Joe Mechem finance officer, Frank Harvey historian, and Maywood Smith sergeant at arms. Retiring commander Paul Lewis praised for leadership.

Athens American Legion James Wagenseller Lancaster Legion Department of Ohio New Offi Charles White Roy Shamel Joe Mechem Frank Harvey Maywood Smith Wagenseller Paul Lewis

No Mail Delivery On July 4 Holiday

Ath ens post office will not provide city or rural mail service on Saturday due to the July 4 holiday. The stamp and money order windows will be closed, though box service will be maintained according to acting postmaster Arthur E. Cornwell.

Athens Arthur E. Cornwell Cornwell

O Neill Addresses Farm Group On State Legislation

Ohio Attorney General C William O Neill told a Farm Bureau dinner at Athens Grange Hall that every citizen is affected by state government and urged greater awareness of legislation. He cited school funding in Athens County and a Supreme Court ruling limiting agency appeals, noting reform may come from the Senate and House. He also urged attracting capable graduates to government work. John Heiskell welcomed the group and R R Barker introduced the speaker.

C. William O'Neill Ohio Farm Bureau Athens Grange Hall O'Neill United States Citi Senate House John Heiskell R. R. Barker

ROTC Chief Transferred From Ohio University to Ft Meade

Lt. Col. Olen J. Seaman Jr who led the Army ROTC program at Ohio University for a year has been moved to the Headquarters of the Second Army at Ft George Meade Md. His successor Lt Col Harold L Kelly Jr also relocates to the Second Army Headquarters as acting professor of military science and tactics will be appointed.

Olen J. Seaman, Jr Ohio University Second Army Ft. George Meade Seaman Athens Harold L. Kelly, Jr ROTC James R. Patrick

Partitions Sought for Millfield and New Marshfield Lands

Two partition petitions filed in Common Pleas Court seek division of land. Alma Andryvich Gregory claims one third of property in Millfield, inherited from her late husband Walter Andryvich who died in the Millfield mine disaster on November 5, 1930. Defendants: Elsie Lipp Janet and Kenneth Andryvich. Rolland Laird Smith also seeks division of land in New Marshfield with defendants Cathern Smith Collins Jerry Max Smith Gene Linton Smith Ruth Smith Llewellyn Charles Smith Hannah Smith Clutter and Esther Smith.

Common Pleas Alma Andryvich Gregory Millfield Walter Andryvich Elsie Lipp Janet Kenneth Andryvich Rolland Laird Smith New Marshfield Cathern Smith Collins Jerry Max Smith Gene Linton Smith Ruth Smith Llewellyn Charles Smith Hannah Smith Clutter Esther Smith

Case Dismissed in Common Pleas Courtover Advertising Debts

The Messenger Publishing Co. sued Majestic Amusement Co. for advertising debts totaling 144.27. The case was settled and dismissed in Common Pleas Court.

The Messenger Publishing Co Majestic Amusement Co Common Pleas Court

Divorce Petition cites gross neglect in Bahuad case

Glennis L. Kabat files in Common Pleas Court for divorce from George J. Bahuad. Petition says the couple married July 8, 1933 in Cannon Falls Minnesota under Bahuaud name and later changed to Kabat.

Common Pleas Court Glennis L. Eee George J. Bahuaud Cannon Falls Minn Bahuaud Kabat

Three Athens Boys to Attend YMCA Camp Nelson Near Brinkhaven

Three Athens youths will attend Camp Nelson YMCA near Brinkhaven from July 5 to 17. The group includes Richard White president of Hawks Junior Hi Y Club, along with John Woodrow and Gary Wheaton, announced by Robert Lance area field secretary.

Athens Camp Nelson Id Brinkhaven Robert Lance Richard White Hawks John Woodrow Gary Wheaton

Cadet Jerold Altman Joins 1953 ROTC Summer Camp

Cadet Jerold N. Altman son of Mr and Mrs Sam Altman is among 1860 cadets at Camp Ft Eustis Va for a six week field training course ending July 31 He is a junior at Ohio State University and is receiving transportation corps schooling at Ft Eustis He will be eligible for a commission upon OSU graduation in 1954.

FT. Eustis Jerold N. Altman Sam Altman Ohio State University Transportation Corps OSU

Policy Change Expands Ohio Residency for IRS Assistant Director Roles

The U S Civil Service Commission announces a residence policy change allowing Ohio residents who meet other qualifications to apply for the assistant director of internal revenue positions in Columbus and Cincinnati. Annual salaries are $10,800. Applications and exam details available at the post office.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Ohio Internal Revenue Columbus Cincinnati

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Michigan Erle H. Bridgewater, Jr Addison Hudson William Orr James Abraham Earl Mathews Dean Nida Joel Draper William Abraham Don Bridgewater Herbert Bumpass Carl Wilson Herbert Shields Jackson Hudwell James Ryan Tyrus Theisen William Bulger Joel Christian Phil Harvirt Thomas Murphy Frederick O'Neil Jon Blair Robert Frost Victor Hudwell Jack Rosser Paul Ullmark Jacob Warner James Gates Robert Llewellyn Henry Roberts Robert Bartlett Jack Bratton Joe Cabeen Charles Shields Charles Williams Jack Wolfe Wayne Davis Lorenzo Hanning Herald Hudwell Edward Koehler John Easterling Paul Milligan Sherman Schall Sheltering Arms Hospital Dean State Street Ronald E. Dougan D. B. Dougan Army Transportation Center Ces John P. Buck James White Zens Supreme Court Ft. Meade Black Label Beer E. State St G. Rowland Mgr N. Court St Athens, Ohio
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