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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1957

Page

9

Beetle quarantine and Air Force enlistments reported in Troy Township

The article notes a federal quarantine in Troy Township due to the Japanese beetle, detailing its life cycle, damage to turf, and control methods using chlordane and DDT. It also announces nine Southeastern Ohio youths enlisting in the Air Force, with names and their base for basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas.

Troy Township Kenneth Ackerman Troy Ackerman Southeastern Ohio Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Texas Columbus Lackland Bill J. Glover Athens Alden E. Frye Pomeroy Carl D. Gheen Herbert M. Ohlinger Ramond N. East Middleport Richard G. Stotts Amesville Donald R. Kassler

Recruits Join Army From Athens Area

Recent enlistments in the Army include Leo F. Jayjohn Virgil L. Wolfe Roger E. Kidd and Eugene McAfee all from Athens area. They enlisted for two years active duty and four years in the reserves and were sent to Fort Knox Kentucky for 16 weeks of processing and basic training.

Athens Leo F. Jayjohn Brown Ave Virgil L. Wolfe Roger E. Kidd Millfield Eugene McAfee Haroldl. Wheeling Fort Knox

Probation Violation Leads to 60 Day Jail Term

Virgil Collins was found in violation of probation and ordered jailed for 60 days by Common Pleas Judge Francis D. White after a writ of capias. He pleaded guilty to assault on January 28 and received a suspended sentence. He must also pay the village of Gloucester $50 plus costs for a petit larceny charge.

Virgil Collins Common Pleas Francis D. White Collins Glouster

Three Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court

Roland Brooks Conley was granted a divorce from Annette Conley on gross neglect of duty, with ownership of specified real property awarded to the plaintiff. Florence Lewis received a divorce and custody of two minor children from Edward G. Lewis for extreme cruelty. Francis Abdella was granted a divorce from Maryalice Abdel la for gross neglect of duty, with custody of a minor child and reasonable visitation as set by Judge Francis D. White. The couples married on May 18, 1951 August 8, 1932 and October 20, 1955 respectively.

Roland Brooks Conley Annette Conley Common Pleas Court Florence Lewis Edward G. Lewis Francis Abdella Maryalice Abdella Francis D. White

Lasko Files Divorce Petition in Common Pleas Court

Joseph H. Lasko through his father Andy Lasko seeks dissolution of his marriage to Ellen Pappas Lasko filed in Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect. The couple wed in May 1956 at St Marys West Virginia and have no children.

Common Pleas Court Joseph H. Lasko Andy Lasko St. Mary’s W. Va Ellen Pappas Lasko

Jury List Ordered For Athens County Citizens Aug 1

Commission on jurors orders a 1000 name Athens County jury list completed by Aug 1. Names must be drawn from political subdivisions proportional to population and placed in the jury wheel. John C. Call and Hull Kittle serve as the juror commission, with Call the Democrat member replacing the late Edward Cole. The appointment is effective now with a $300 annual salary plus 8 cents per mile.

Athens County Court Order of Common Pleas Francis D. White John C. Call Nelsonville Hull Kittle Glouster Call

Divorce Petition Seeks Restoration of Maiden Name

Clarice E Hahn files in Common Pleas Court against Eugene Gunn Jr citing gross neglect. She asks restoration of her maiden name after marrying in April 1956 at Athens. They have no children.

Clarice E. Gunn Common Pleas Court Eugene Gunn, Jr Athens Clarice E. Hahn

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