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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1950

Page

9

Nine arraigned in Gallia County court on multiple charges

Judge Betz presided over arraignments for nine defendants from the last grand jury session in Gallipolis. Pleas varied from not guilty to guilty on charges including assault and battery forgery petit larceny grand larceny and chicken theft with bonds set and future hearings scheduled.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Lando Cragg Cecil Mehl John Buzzard Charles Saxton Don Neal Betz Henry Burnette

Classified Ad Policy and Payment Details Summary

Public notice outlines deadlines for classified ads including Sunday submissions by noon Saturday. It notes penalty for one incorrect insertion, recommends checking first night print, and provides guidance on blind ads and non disclosed advertisers. Payment rules require cash for Card of Thanks Obituaries and similar notices and outline rates per line.

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Joanne Brown Chosen July Fourth Queen in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant residents selected Miss Joanne Brown as July Fourth queen via a penny vote system arranged by the local volunteer fire department. She will be crowned at 9 am on the post office steps by Mayor John Clay Hutchinson, with a parade, field events, amateur show, carnival, horse show, fireworks, and a 9:30 pm to 1 am dance at the American Legion hall throughout the day. Proceeds fund department equipment.

Point Pleasant Joanne Brown Dick Thomas Miss Brown John Clay Hutchinson Marcella Faudree Ruth Forbus Jean Oliver Main St Second Ave Viand St Viand The Horsemen's Association American Legion Hall Thomas

Family Reunion Brings Eight Siblings Together at Ripley

Mr and Mrs J I Presley hosted a Sunday reunion at their Ripley home for eight siblings and spouses. Guests included Walter Westfall from Charleston Guy Presley and son Bill Glen Presley of Hinton Darrel Smallwood and sons Bill and Bob John Starkman and sons John and Steve Londonderry Ohio Gene Brown and daughter Jane Hershel Frashier and son Jackie Ravenswood Worthy Miller Harold Reynolds and son Bruce Russell Johnson and children David and Judy Dunbar.

Point Pleasant J. l. Presley Ripley Walter Westfall Charleston Guy Presley Bill Glen Presley Hinton Darrel Smallwood Bob John Starkman John Steve Londonderry Ohio Gene Brown Jane Hershel Frashier Jackie Ravenswood Worthy Miller Harold Reynolds Bruce Russell Johnson David Judy Tom Skeens Dunbar

Mrs Westie Chapman Hosts Daughter for Seventh Birthday at Camden Park

Mrs Westie Chapman of 2305 Mt Vernon Ave entertained her daughter Chechie on her seventh birthday with a Sunday picnic and an all day outing at Camden Park.

Westie Chapman Mt. Vernon Ave Chechie Camden Park

Local Guests Visit Relatives Across States

Mr and Mrs Calvin Sprouse of Mason along with Bob Treadway and Miss Lucy German spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C A Sprouse of Dry Branch West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller of Covington Ohio visit Mr and Mrs Harold McDaniel on Madison Avenue and other relatives.

Calvin Sprouse Mason Bob Treadway Lucy German Third St C. A. Sprouse Dry Ranch W. Va Robert Miller Covington Ohio Harold McDaniel Madison Ave

Bells and radio end loneliness for elderly man

In Marietta County Clint Simpson, 85, blind and homebound, recalls church bells from his youth. A friend brings a radio, letting him hear church services again. The reflection marks a poignant moment in a story by Bill Rose, AP and Marietta Times correspondent.

Bill Rose Point Pleasant the Messenger Marietta Simpson Clint

Three Fined By Justice

Three men were fined Monday by Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons in his court. Joseph Wright, 51, of Ashton West Virginia, received $5 and costs for intoxication after being arrested along the highway Saturday by state police. Fred Griffis also paid $5 and costs for intoxication after a Saturday arrest by Deputy Sheriff T. L. Morrison. Forrest W. Lee was fined $10 and costs for illegal use of Ohio dealer automobile licenses after arrest by State Police Trooper R. C. Dilley.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons Joseph Wright Ashton W. Va Fred Griffis T. L. Morrison Ohio Forrest W. Lee R. C. Dilley

Lakin Patient Apprehended After Escape From State Hospital

Chauncey Hackley of Fairmont West Virginia was found in a taxi by Lakin police at 3 30 a m Monday returning a patient who had escaped from Lakin State Hospital Sunday night Police said Hackley had previously escaped from the same hospital and was later captured in Akron Ohio The taxi was en route to Pomeroy when halted by officers Chief Geiger and Patrolman Harshbarger made the arrest

Point Pleasant Lakin State Hospital E. F. Geiger D. M. Harshbarger Chauncey Hackley Fairmont W. Va Hackley Akron Ohio Geiger Pomeroy

Two Men Are Fined By Sheriff in Weekend Arrests

Sam Petruzzi, 23, of Pittsburgh, arrested by the sheriff for drunk and disorderly conduct in Eureka was fined 25 dollars plus costs, fine suspended. Sherman Osborne, 37, of Point Pleasant, arrested for resisting an officer and intoxication, fined 25 dollars and costs. Harold Dent, 35, Cheshire, arrested on a warrant by Frank Garret, Jackson County, charged with petit larceny, pled not guilty and case continued.

Gallipolis Sam Petruzzi Pittsburgh Eureka Sherman Osborne Point Pleasant Harold Dent Cheshire Frank Garret Jackson County

Mishaps Noted in Gallipolis Police Report for June

Chief Chester Leaper reports 15 July incidents in Gallipolis with no fatalities and three injuries. Nine two vehicle crashes had no injuries. two bicycle car collisions caused injuries. two vehicle collisions with fixed objects caused no injuries. One bicycle struck a pedestrian. One incident lacked a completed report.

Gallipolis Chester Leaper Ohio State Safety Council

Four Petitions Filed in Primaries Deadline

Four petitions for Aug 1 primaries were filed in Mason County circuit court on deadline day. Harless seeks Republican House of Delegates, opposing incumbent George Rairden, while Mason County Board of Education candidates L. C. Roush Kaylong, L. O. Shifler, and R. W. McGlothlin join the field. Other GOP and Democratic filings include John M. Kirby, T. F. Wheaton, J. E. Watterson for county court. Aten and Brown for clerk. Wilson for Democratic clerk. Hartley Keson Roush Sayre for board of education.

Point Pleasant R. O. Harless Mason City House of Delegates Harless George Rairden Phillip Sporn Graham Station Mason County Board of Education L. C. Roush Kaylong L. O. Shifler Ripley Rd R. W.mcglothlin New Haven Vernon Jones Circuit Court John M. Kirby T. F. Wheaton J. E. Watterson John G. Aten John E. Brown John A. Wilson Vitus Hartley Willard FE. Kesson Fred M. Oush John Sayre County Board of Education Wilson

Guard Unit To Open Swim Pool In Point Pleasant

The Point Pleasant National Guard announces the Camp Conley swimming pool will open at 1 p.m. Tuesday and run daily 1 to 9 30 p.m. Located on Highway 62 four miles north, the old camp is now used by the West Virginia National Guard. Lifeguard Frank Greenlee will supervise the pool with a chlorinator system renewing water every 48 hours. Proceeds support the Guard companys recreational fund.

Point Pleasant Camp Conley Frank Greenlee

Two auto accidents reported in Point Pleasant area

State police documented two Saturday crashes. Pear H. Hall, 19, of Hartford was arrested for passing another vehicle at US Route 33 and Adams Street, causing $300 damage to Lois Sherman Hennesy’s car. A stalled car on State Route 2 led to Vernie Waugh’s injuries after being struck by Allen Waugh’s vehicle. Investigations by Sgt. D. G. Wilfong and Trooper R. C. Dilley.

Point Pleasant Pear H. Hall Hartford W. Va Adams St Lois Sherman Hennesy Thomas’ Henry Nibert Apple Grove W.va Harry Nibert Nibert Allen Cortney Waugh Ashton Vernie Waugh State Police D. G. Wilfong R. C. Dilley

Load Limits Signs Slated For Roads

Gallipolis officials authorize the county engineer to post load limits on county roads and bridges. Trucks carrying 15 to 25 tons allegedly used three ton bridges, prompting the action. The county also awarded a $1250 electrical contract for the new county barn to Ray Allison of Kanauga, with several other bidders listed.

Gallipolis Ray Allison Kanauga J. S. King Roach and Pleasant Earl McHenry Bright Electrical Service Cameron Electric Co Walburn Electric Engineering

Top Defects Are Listed In June Traffic Checks

Gallia county police and state highway patrol report June traffic checks found brakes, tail lights and stop lights common defects. Patrol checked 6340 vehicles with 1520 warnings. headlights 300, tail lights 369, stop lights 554, brakes 516. City police checked 1265 vehicles with 208 defects. brakes 76, tail lights 68, stop lights 84. Sheriff’s office checked 321 vehicles but did not report defect totals.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Sheriff's Office

Marriage Licenses for Several Couples in Gallia County

The county issued licenses to Charles R. Williams and Helen Sowards both 21 of Gallipolis. John L. Marlowe 33 Foster W Va and Virginia Malone 27 Gallipolis. Andrew C. Ripley 44 Charlestown and Rose B. McKeny 51 Bidwell. William Norris 23 Hatfield Ky and Vernie Irene Chapman 29 Cheshire. John A. Shoemaker 70 and Lucille Halley 40, both of Gallipolis.

Charles R. Williams Sandusky Helen Sowards Gallipolis John L. Marlowe Foster W. Va Virginia Malone Galpolis Andrew C. Ripley Charleston Rose B. McKeny Bidwell William Norris Hatfield Vernie Irene Chapman Cheshire John A. Shoemaker Lucille Halley

Suit Dismissed in Gallipolis Divorce Case

Gallia County common pleas court dismisses the divorce suit of Vesta Drummond against Marshall P. Drummond without a record, leaving the matter unresolved.

Gallipolis Vesta Drummond Marshall P. Drummond Common Pleas

Mills Begins Two Week Vacation Said by Police Chief

Gallipolis officials note that Jim Mills chief radio dispatcher for the city police department started a two weeks vacation Monday according to Chester Leaper chief of police.

Gallipolis Jim Mills Chester Leaper

Suits Filed As Result Of Accident In Gallia County

Charles David and Margaret Yost of Portland Ohio sue Robert L Pennington of Ashland Kentucky in common pleas court for damages from an auto collision on Eastern Ave July 30 1949 Mrs Yost seeks 25000 for personal injuries including scalp lacerations contusions fractures and lifelong headaches while Mr Yost claims 1430 70 covering property damage hospital nursing travel and lost wages

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Charles David Margaret Yost Portland Ohio Eastern Ave Robert L. Pennington Eighteenth St Ashland Yost

Sun Blamed In Accident At Third And Statests

A motorist blamed sun glare for a 12 15 p m crash at Third and Statests Gallipolis involving Joe R Long 18 Gallipolis owner Paul Northup and Leroy Jackson Russell 18 Leon W Va Both drivers avoided injuries and arrests Passenger Paul Birch Patriot rode with Long Darsel Russell LeRoy Skeens and Clarence Burdette Leon were with Russell Light property damage reported

Gallipolis Third Statests Joe R. Long Paul Northup Leroy Jackson Russell Leon W. Va Long Paul Birch Russell Darsel Russell LeRoy Skeens Clarence Burdette

Three Persons Freed After Providing Bonds

Point Pleasant police arrested three on intoxication charges this weekend. Roy Coleman and Charles Bates were released after furnishing $20 and costs appearance bonds. Virginia Ferguson, 31, was released after supplying a $10 and costs bond.

Point Pleasant Roy Coleman Charles Bates Virginia Ferguson

Local Group Attends Mrs. Harrison Rites

At Wade Chapel Church in Red House on Sunday a service for Mrs. Andrew Harrison drew local attendees including Mrs. Edgar Don Smith and son Michael, Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biffle and children Buster Larry and Peggy, and others. Mrs. Harrison was sister to Mrs. Biffle and Mrs. Johnson.

Point Pleasant Andrew Harrison Red House Wade Chapel Edgar Don Smith Michael John Reynolds Frank Biffle Buster Larry Peggy Fritz Bonecutter Bobby Lester Hudson Austin Johnson William McCoy Robert Fowler Nancy Polly Harrison Biffle Johnson

Corrected birth notice from Mount St Mary Hospital

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Carrol Tipett at Mount St Mary Hospital correcting prior report naming Mr and Mrs Nea ippett Chauncey as the parents.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Carrol Tipett Neaippett Chauncey

Lavada Shand Granted Divorce From Chesney Shand

Lavada Shand of Kananga was granted a divorce from Chesney L. Shand in common pleas court on Monday.

Jallipolis Lavada

Charges Dismissed Against Six Officers in Logan Case

Alfred J. White of Logan had accused six officers from Ohio and West Virginia of breaking and entering and grand larceny. Magistrate S. B. Whitehart dismissed the charges on a defense motion after the state failed to show up for the hearing. White remains free on bond while facing unrelated charges in Huntington, West Virginia.

Logan Ohio and West Virginia Alfred J. White S. B. Whitehart Whitehart Phil Henderson Clifford Hopkins Wilbur Stout Ralph Bartlett William Bryant Columbus Donald Woods Stacey Hall Joseph Seryak Whikehart Stout Hopkins White Associated Press East Main St Huntington W. Va Corp Paul Prichard

Petition for specific performance of Logan real estate contract

Willard Hurwitz and Harold Maggied sue Ben and Francis Singer in common pleas court seeking specific performance of a May agreement to sell all real estate in Logan. Plaintiffs claim Singer must authorize title certificate and deliver warranty deed within five days after title certificate. Singer allegedly refused on June 30. Property involved includes parcels in Weldy’s Addition and Singer’s Addition plus canal land.

Logan Common Pleas Court Willard Hurwitz Harold Maggied Columbus Ben and Francis Singer Logen Singer Weldy

Court Collections Reach Five Hundred Fourteen Dollars Fifty Cents

Nelsonville mayor Earl Hilleary reports June collections totaling $854.05 in fines licenses and costs. Of this $570.10 went to the city treasury. $509.95 to the general fund and $60.15 to the auto tax fund. Distributions include $70.50 to the mayor and $32 to Police Chief James Cope. For six months ending June 30 total receipts are $4695.70 with $3115.70 paid to the city treasury.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary City General Fund James Cope State of Ohio State Highway Patrol Athens County

Nancy Karen Johnson Rites Are Conducted

Funeral services for Nancy Karen Johnson 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson were held at St Matthew Lutheran Church at 10 50 a m Monday. Rev Paul N Warner officiated and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Organ music by Mrs Harley Meyer pallbearers included Bobby Steward Etta Wallace Bobby Cooksey Nancy Blum Jimmy Hartman and Barbara Maness.

Logan Nancy Karen Johnson Carl Johnson West Second St St. Matthew Lutheran Church Paul N. Warner Oak Grove Harley Meyer Bobby Steward Etta Wallace Bobby Cooksey Nancy Blum Jimmy Hartman Barbara Maness

Divorce suit charges gross neglect in Ohio case

Fred Lacey of Columbus files a common pleas divorce petition against Margie Lacey of Bremen route 1 alleging gross neglect of duty. The couple married June 7, 104] in Portsmouth and have three minor children.

Logan Common Pleas Fred Lacey Columbus Margie Lacey Bremen Lacey Portsmouth

Probation Violator Taken To Penitentiary

Charles Edgar of Sugar Grove formerly Union Furnace was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary to serve an indefinite term for non support. Sheriff A J Waldron escorted him as he began the sentence after probation violations prompted by a grand jury indictment.

Logan Charles Edgar Sugar Grove Union Furnace Ohio Penal A. J. Waldron Edgar Meyer

Relocation Planned for 2700 Feet of Road Between Local Towns

Nelsonville Ohio Hocking County commissioners approve relocation and new road construction of about 2700 feet between Carbon Hill and Buchtel. Estimated cost near $9000. A W Seabright says the old road slipped years ago and will be rebuilt largely on Forest Service land with a minimum 16 foot road width and eight foot gravel berms. The project includes draining a pond near the southern end.

Nelsonville Hocking County Carbon Hill Buchtel A. W. Seabright Forest Service Paul Linton Cawthorne Tennehill

Hocking County Sales Tax Adopts Higher Pace in 1950

Logan reports a stronger midyear rise in Hocking County sales tax purchases. For the first six months of 1950 collectors sold stamps worth 108 626 96 dollars, up 12 215 42 from the prior year. Last week residents spent 7 857 15, up 579 15 from 1949.

Logan Hocking County Ralph W. Moorhead

R Matheny Dies At 58 In Grove City

Riley W Matheny 58, former Nelsonville resident and World War I veteran, died Sunday night at his sister Grace Andersons home in Grove City. He worked for the railroad and is survived by four sisters and a brother. Services will be held Wednesday afternoon in Grove City with burial in Greenlawn cemetery, Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Riley W. Matheny Grace Anderson Grove City Matheny Riley and Nettie Matheny Greenlawn

Two 50 Year Veterans To Be Honored By C O

Two local railway workers, B J Swartz and James Coleman, will be honored by Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad in Nelsonville and Logan with gold emblem passes valid on all C&O trains for 1950 51. The ceremonies begin 2 p m in Logan and similar events are planned for other towns on the Hocking division. Five employees in Logan are eligible for the award.

Nelsonville Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Logan C&o Hocking Division B. J. Swartz James Coleman

Pattern Pinning Method Demonstrated at 4-H Club Meeting

The LOGAN fourth meeting of the Get-To-Gether 4-H Club was at Elouise Lehman home. Members Mrs. Lehman Joan Rizer reported on a June 20 demonstration clinic. Visitors included Carol Ann Lehman Ginny Burk Ruth Sonner and new county 4-H assistant. A picnic supper at Rachelmacher Park will host next meeting.

Logan

Sales Of Two Nelsonville Residences Announced

Nelsonville reports two local property deals. Oral Daugherty sold a Jackson Street residence to Dick and. Anderson, with Dick Anderson working as assistant cashier at Peoples Bank. The Ballards purchased the Donahey residence at 333 Kentner Street and will take possession mid August.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Jackson St R. W. Ballard Dick Anderson The Peoples Bank Ballard Richard Donahey Kentner St

Emblem Club Sponsor Cancer Drive

The Nelsonville Emblem Club will sponsor a one day cancer drive in Nelsonville and York Township for the American Cancer Society. Volunteers will canvass house to house on Tuesday July 11 aiming for an average of 10 cents per person. Mary Steenrod is chairman with a committee including Lillian Butts Dorothy Shearer Genevieve Hilleary Eileen Wend Inez Smith Alice Kelso Bernice Barrows and Newton.

Nelsonville York Township American Cancer Society Mary Steenrod Freda Newton Cub Lillian Butts Dorothy Shearer Genevieve Hilleary Eileen Wend Inez Smith Alice Kelso Bernice Barrows Newton

Ohio Drive Dedication Set July 9

Washington D C will host Ohio Honor Day on July 9 with the dedication of Ohio Drive at Hains Point near the Jefferson Memorial. Congressman Thomas A Jenkins will lead the ceremony as Sesquicentennial committees present Gov Frank J Lausche with a scroll honoring Ohio citizens.

Washington, D. C Ohio Hains Point Jefferson Memorial Thomas A. Jenkins Washington Jenkins Frank J. Lausche The Ohio Society Ohio Girls’ Club of Washington Ohio Historical Society Ohio Development and Publicity Commission Washington Sesquicentennial Group

In Memoriam Millard L Parker Normandy Hero

In memory of Millard L Parker beloved son and brother who gave his life in Normandy France on July 4 1944 Mrs Jesse Gilkey and family share a loving tribute describing his sacrifice and enduring memory within the family circle

Millard L. Parker Normandy France Jesse Gilkey

Campus Barber Shop Air Conditioned Service In Athens

Local advertisement lists hours from 1 A M to 5 P M and 8 A M to 3 P M with after hours Emergency Prescription Service at Cline's Pharmacy. Also promotes vacation equipment rental, outboard motors, and termite control by Marietta Chemical Products Co. Dial 22542 for prices.

South Court Marietta Chemical Products Co W. Ek. Dieken W. Union St

Veterans office reports steady activity in Logan county

June activity at the Hocking County Veterans office included 202 interviews conducted and 103 pieces of correspondence received. 86 letters were sent, four hospitalization applications processed, and one disability compensation claim plus one widow's pension claim. Compensation totals $964.80 annually with future increases projected.

Logan Hocking County

Mayor Hilleary Hears 13 Cases During June

In Nelsonville Mayor Earl Hilleary handled 13 June cases from a police activity report by Police Chief James Cope. Of 43 total, nine from the State Highway Patrol involved traffic violations. 34 from city police included 10 intoxication arrests and seven DUIs. Four assault and battery arrests. two cases each of disturbing the peace unsafe operation of motor vehicles and failure to observe stop signs. one each for speeding stopping after an accident passing a school bus pointing firearms and letting a dog run at large. Six jailed for fines and costs. one bound over to grand jury.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary James Cope State Grand

Nelsonville Notes on Visits and Conventions

Mrs Minnie Brunston returns from Detroit with her son Arthur. They live with Mr and Mrs Willard Brunston. VFW and Auxiliary officers attended state conventions in Columbus. names include Rolland Pierce Everett Woody Jack Riley and others. Lt Commander Walter Inman and Mrs Inman visit over holidays with Mrs C G Pritchard. they travel by car and plan San Francisco stop before sailing. A note mentions a large ancient Egyptian skull found dating to about 1300 BCE.

Minnie Brunston Detroit Arthur Willard Brunston VFW Columbus Rolland Pierce Everett Woody Jack Riley Bill Murphy Clyde Ray Steve Barber Leroy Bennett Lawrence Oliver Walter G. Inman US Navy Washington, D. C Hawaii

Local Notices Highlight Hampton Area Family and Visits

A stream of social notices records births illnesses travels and visits across McArthur Columbus Chillicothe Wellston Rushville Kingston and surrounding areas. The items mention a new baby born to Mr and Mrs William Patton at Chamberlain Clinic and multiple relatives visiting or hosting in McArthur Columbus Chillicothe and Wilkesville with illnesses injuries and reunions noted.

Hamden William Patton Chamberlain Clinic McArthur Cecil Napper Main St D. M. Bryson Guysville Emma Bean Sarah Arthur Charles Yates White Cross Hospital Columbus Daisy Dixon John Shifflett Charles Goodrich Minnie Gibson Leo Butsler Carrilla Slosser John Bobo Dayton Charley Salts Salts Earl Webb Chillicothe C. F. Cartwright Punta Gorda Fla John Cartwright Birmingham Ala John Breakey Austin Arthur Eugene Summer South Shore John Smith E. M. Wilbur Roy Wilbur Flora Campbell Lou Campbell Warren Campbell Wilkesville John Salts Emma Gregory George Leitch Rateliff Ora Faubel Columbu Harry Bush Flora Heskett Porn Pleasant Lawrence Heskett Elizabeth Pixley

Residents visit as area locals host gatherings

Broadwell notes Mrs Clarence Rathburn and Edith of Columbus join visitors including Mrs Edith Smith Joe Smith Donna Mae Calentine of Chesterhill and others from Amesville Ches terhill and Marietta. Tax notices advise public valuation revisions and hearings set for July 6 1950 in Athens County Auditor office with Ralph E Auditor in charge.

Melvin Vanway Jerry and Neile Parkersburg Horace Parson Carolyn Minnie England Hazel Burk Raymond Taylor Beverly Mazel Burke JER County Ralph E Athens Ounty

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Averill Scarberry Lawrence Brammer Minard Hamlin Lawrence County Wil Phovia Justice Lakin Sun R. Matheny Cancer Drive Ohio Drive Memoriam Summi Hilleary Kata Broadwell
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