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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1947

Page

2

Arnold Enters Guilty Plea In July Manslaughter Indictment

The Athens Messenger reports Arnold pleads guilty to a July manslaughter charge. Lieutenant Governor proposes natural resources action and hunting season cuts. Conservation officials note few complaints about reduced pheasant and rabbit seasons with hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The move aims to protect future breeding stock and bolster Ohio hunting participation.

Arnold Ativens Messenger Athens H. A. Rider Columbus Division of Conservation

Driver Pleads Guilty In Manslaughter Case In Athens

Robert Arnold 23 of Athens pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident before Judge O F Rowland. He and William Mack were not sentenced and will stay in county jail pending punishment. Arnold was implicated in the death of Frank Hoffman in Buchtel on June 14. Mack had been arrested in Nelsonville for driving Mary Blackford’s car and pleaded guilty in Chauncey. Leonard Hickman faced breaking and entering charges. he did not appear in court.

Robert Arnold Athens O. F. Rowland Common Pleas Arnold William Mack Cleveland Frank Hoffman Buchtel George Bateman Washington D. H Hoffman Franz Woodworth Mack Nelsonville Mary Blackford Chauncey W. D. Hines Leonard Hickman Hickman Hollis Shaner Carl Evans Oral Daugherty

Mrs Burrell Dies at Racine Home in Pomeroy

Mrs Mary Burrell 72 wife of Lewis Burrell died Monday at her Racine home. Survived by one son two stepchildren and six grandchildren. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Ewing funeral home Pomeroy with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Racine. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Pomeroy Mary Burrell Lewis Burrell Racine Ewing Greenwood Cemetery

Wanted To Scare Him Threaten Charge Against Bolen

Don Bolen of Albany Route 1 told Mayor Franz Woodworth I just wanted to scare him after being arraigned on threatening Wyatt Johnson with a knife. Bolen waived trial and pleaded not guilty, admitting he threatened when Johnson turned away as Bolen’s wife questioned him about money owed to Bolen’s father. Bolen denied attempting to cut a hole in Johnson’s clothing. Johnson filed an assault affidavit.

Don Bolen Albany Franz Woodworth Wyatt Johnson Bolen J Bolen Johnson Wfe

Alumni Officer Leaves for West Coast

Clark E. Williams, Ohio University alumni secretary, heads to San Francisco for the American Alumni Council conference July 11 14 at the Mark Hopkins Hotel. He will lead discussions and organize Ohio U alumni in northern California. The July 14 meeting is at the Naval Officers Club on Treasure Island. Former Athenians W H Kiplinger and Arthur Cameron are among attendees.

Clark E. Williams Ohio University San Francisco American Alumni Council Mark Hopkins Hotel Williams Ohio U California Naval Officers Club Treasure Island W. H. Kiplinger Arthur Cameron Stanley Dougan San

Millfield Man Fined On Mother's Affidavit

Charles Showalter aged 24 of Millfield Route 1 pleaded guilty to assault and battery in mayor's court. He paid a $10 fine plus costs after his mother Mrs. Sarah Showalter filed an affidavit accusing him of striking his 15 year old sister Gladys with his fist.

Charles Showalter Millfield Showalter Sheriff's Office Sarah Showalter Gladys

Driver Fined for Driving Without Lights in Zanesville

William Gosney aged 43 of Zanesville was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Frenz Woodworth after arrest by the State Highway Patrol on the charge of driving without lights.

William Gosney Zanesville Frenz Woodworth State Highway Patrol

Mayor fines Athens man for intoxication plea

Frank Webb aged 38 of Athens Route 2 pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth this morning to intoxication charges and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Frank Webb Athens Franz Woodworth

Mrs. Creamer Hurt In Fall At Home

Mrs. Charles L. Creamer of 72 Richland Ave. is in fair condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a Saturday fall caused a broken hip.

Charles L. Creamer Richland Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital

Millfield Man Injured When Struck by Car

A Millfield man is hospitalized at Sheltering Arms after being struck by a car on Route 13 near Jacksonville Saturday night. Zern Rutter, 52, suffered a broken hip. driver Robert Skinner, 25, Dayton, could not avoid him in darkness.

Millfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Route 13 Jacksonville State Highway Patrol Zern Rutter Robert Skinner Dayton Middletown

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens and Surrounding Townships

Property exchanges involve numerous parcels in Athens Township and surrounding areas. Walter R Hartley transfers to James C Hartley. various Martins, Downards, and Sams families appear in multiple conveyances. Ambassador Laundries Inc. acquires portions of Athens Township lots and outlets. extensive parcels shift among Calcutt, Coolville, Nelsonville, and Trimble Township residents.

Walter R. Hartley James C. Hartley Chauncey Leonard and Pauline Martin Edward and Maude Martin Sycamore Heights Athens Harley M Lenna M. Downard Dallas Downard Athens Township Dallas M Elvena Downard Ambassador Laundries, Inc Adda Adda A. and W. R. Phillips To Ambassador Laundries, Inc Mary C. Mulligan Carl C. Buck University Place Ruth E. Ervin Kaiser C. B. Dillon John D. Law Jennings S Anna Ruth Dover Township Melvin A. Guess Elizabeth B John F. Marcinko Michael Addition Charles E Blanche Wolf James V Nellie E. Bennett York Township Ralph and Lorena Congreve James O Ethel M. Smith Campbell Addition Coolville Herbert Sams Harvey J. Sams Canaan Township Olah George Shame Olive B. Brown Clinton Helen Sams Olive S Augustus Calentine Ernest Sams Virginia Sams Nelsonville E. W Ruth White George Buchanan Hockingport James and Blanche Lee Richard S. Donahey Gerald and Ruth Glass D.C Eva Bretz Wade Parks Nile Parks Trimble Thelma Dille Donald Mae Chapman Kenneth LeGoullon Norma Brandeberry Fraction Troy Township Wayne Faye Wingett Wade W. Burk Outlet Martin Koehler Pearl R. Castle Oscar and Mary Chase Albert and Anita Young Alexander A. W. Brandeberry Charles W Bessie Heck Florence Dale Reed Bertha John S. Ault Inlet Alfie L.iam Grace Seward Mary Gilham Ethel Carpenter W. M. Johnson Flora Chapman Edith Durfee Henry Amesville Monte V Hermina Davis Mabel G. Harris Mechanicsburg Minerva Stafford Hermina V. Davis Mariner Ernest E Elma Lehew William Essie Humphrey Carl Emma Lovett Walter Opal Duncan Mineral Elmer Alberta Rodehaver Clarence Clella Lasure Wade and Catharine Burk Parnie Rink

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

The list records admissions and patients at Shelterin g Arms Hospital including names such as Garnet McGee and Harry Matheny with mentions of major surgery and various medical conditions. Several Athens residents and surrounding area individuals are noted for accidents medical and related conditions.

Garnet McGee Glouster Emma Murphy Frost Dewey Laughlin Athens Edward Kimmey Zaleski Medi

Temperature Drop Follows Sunday Rain

Intermittent light showers on Sunday produced 0.14 inches of rain according to observer Mrs. C N France as a cool spell began. The thermometer fell to 68 after a 75 high on Sunday with a 60 low yesterday while the Hocking River receded to 3.07 feet, a 1947 low for the season.

C. N. France Hocking River

Chauncey Ladies Aid to Quilt All Day at Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey Methodist Church will meet at the church Thursday for an all day quilting session.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church

Markets Cincinnati Produce Report

Cincinnati markets show eggs with U S A and various grades 55 5304 46 52. Poultry prices include fowls heavy 27 lightweights 18 over 4 lbs 20 fryers 36 and roasters 4 lbs plus. Butter wholesale 65 to 66 cents per four pound prints with premium 59 regular 56.

U.S

Country Club Passes Summer Dinner At Chauncey

Chauncey Mrs. Clair Sayers hosted the Country Club at her east of Millfield home with a two course chicken dinner. Mrs. Bessie Wemmer led the business session and prizes went to Bertha Howard Clara Theisen and Dora Wemmer. July meeting slated with Mrs. Frances Wallace.

Chauncey Clair Sayers Millfield Bessie Wemmer Sayers Bertha Howard Clara Theisen Dora Wemmer Frances Wallace Alice Carr Velma Wemmer Mabel Sanders Hazel Boudinot Clara Sayers

Needle Club Entertained at Circle Hill Home

Mrs. Kathryn McDaniel hosted Millfield Needle Club members at Circle Hill with a two course luncheon. Guests included Mrs. Dorothy Daugherty of Chauncey and members such as Mrs. Jessie Fulton Olive Brookins Mrs. Bertha Sanders and others.

Chauncey Kathryn McDaniel Circle Hill Millfield Elizabeth Robinett Edith McDaniel Donna Thomas

Henry George Dies on 71st Birthday in Ohio

Chauncey resident Henry George died unexpectedly July 4 at Summerset Ohio on his 71st birthday. Funeral services and burial will be held there. He left a wife and five children. He was brother to Mrs. Sutton and sister to Mr. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton will attend the funeral.

Chauncey Henry George Mark Sutton Summerset Ohio Mr. George Sutton George

Two Birthdays Honored at Trimble Heights Social

Mrs. Mabel Sanders hosted an ice cream and cake gathering at her Trimble Heights home on Wednesday to celebrate the birthday anniversaries of her husband Fred and son Richard. Attendees included Ches ter Sanders Ruth Ann Bell Theisen and several Sanders family members from Detroit and Millfield.

Chauncey Mabel Sanders Trimble Heights Fred Richard Chester Sanders Ruth Ann Detroit Mich W. A. Bell John Theisen Ralph Sanders Jimmy Millfield William Sanders Fred Sanders Jack Sanders Don Sanders Richard Sanders

Mrs. Amanda Taylor Improves After Illness

Mrs. Amanda Taylor mother of Mrs. Georgia Allen and Everett Taylor, Chauncey, is slightly improved after a serious illness. She has been returned home from Grant Hospital while Mrs. Allen assists in Columbus.

Chauncey Amanda Taylor Georgia Allen Everett Taylor Grant Hospital Allen Columbus

Herman Theisen Sr. Returns to Home After Treatment

Chauncey brief notes Herman Theisen Sr. of Athens formerly Millfield has returned home from Columbus where he stayed with son Paul Theisen for heart ailment treatment. His condition is reported slightly improved.

Herman Theisen, Sr Chauncey Herman Theisen Sr Athens Millfield Paul Theisen Columbus

Visit Near Albany In Family Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Abe Bell and daughter Mrs. Clara Theisen of Millfield spent Thursday with Mrs. Bell’s sister Mrs. Nancy Sanders at the home of Mrs. Sanders’ son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Dow Sanders near Albany.

Chauncey Abe Bell Clara Theisen Millfield Mrs. Bell Nancy Sanders

Sanders Family Vacation Hosts in Trimble Heights

Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders and daughter Ruth Ann of Detroit visit their relatives Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders and James McCall in Trimble Heights for a vacation.

Chauncey Chester Sanders Ruth Ann Detroit Fred Sanders James McCall Trimble Heights

Dud Injures Charles Miller at Stadium Fireworks Display

In Glouster on Friday night a dud firecracker exploded in 12 year old Charles Miller's hand. He suffered burns and lacerations to his nose cheek and left eye but his eyesight remained unhurt. He was treated by a local physician.

Glouster Stadium Grounds Charles Miller Peter Miller Young Miller

Glouster Social News Tracks Local Visits and Delegate

Miss Sabra Armstrong left for Cincinnati Sunday to attend the NEA as a delegate from the Elyria Educational Association. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. John Thiele of near Dayton, Mrs. Jenni e Calentine Amesville, Mrs. Hugh Dawley and family, and former Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Post now in Newark.

Sabra Armstrong Cincinnati NEA Elyria Educational Association John Thiele Near Dayton W. R. Drury Thiele Trimble Garnet Wyatt Lillie Kinney Ralph Butts James Robert Chester Post Glouster Newark

Glouster Woman Visits Relatives in Newark

Mrs. A. J. Craig returned home after two weeks in Newark Ohio visiting relatives. She attended the wedding of her grandson Ralph Allen Craig to Dorothy Eleanor Linn. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Craig of Newark and the bride daughter of Mrs. Bertha Linn, Newark. Former Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Craig attended.

Bertha Linn Newark Harry Craig Glouster

Glouster High Bandboosters Set Meeting Monday Evening

The Glouster High School Bandboosters Association announces a meeting for Monday at 8 p.m. in the high school building to discuss support for the band program and upcoming events.

Glouster Glouster High School Bandboosters Association

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at Legion Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion announces a meeting this evening at 8:00 p m in Legion Hall. Members are urged to attend for routine notices and organizational business.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall

Theisens In Canada Chauncey Mr and Mrs Theisen In Canada

Mr and Mrs Theisen Jr. of Athens formerly Chauncey and Millfield are spending a month in Canada.

Theisens Canada Chauncey Mrs Hereman Theisen, Jr Athens Chauncey and Millfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Conservation Commission Commission E. D. Martin Martin Division of Conservation Ohio Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit Daniel L. Leedy Rider Depot Square Garnet Keith Menge Ohio Valley Boys Benny Kittle Jack Dunlap McCann- Frederick Post American Legion Troop 72 Glouster High School Memorial Park Alfred Andrews American Legion C. F. Danford Larimer Logan Monument Co Dan Kovach Paul Herbert M. M. Bryson Herbert E. LeFever Athens County Hall Nelsonvile Lancaster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon E. D. Coffman Ben Goldberg Jack Munden Enlon Grubbs Roger Kittle Dick Guinether Porter Dugan Sancura Mill St the Security Savings Bank Athens, Ohio United States Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation West Coast Leona Patton Sheltering Arms Harlan P. Patton Sterling G. Allen Parkersburg W. Va Fred Williams Whitehall Everett Post Lewis Mingus Corning John Maxwell Leroy Barnes Cal Harry Matheny Harry Swain McArthur Edward King Harrisonville Charles Creamer John Rutter Francis Hayes W. E. Guseman Charles Jewell Miamisburg Dayton Wells Flora Robert Blackmore Ray Blackmore Ray Richey Clyde Smith A. A. Baldwin Lloyd Graham Ethel Shirkey Warren Graham Thomas Hill Clifton W.va Ladies Aid Cincinnati Produce Chauncey News Country Club Needle Club Church OF Christ Robert Hollingsworth S. Court St Second Ave Gallipolis Greyhound Expense All New York Washington Knoxville Greyhound Travel Bureau State St. Tel R. Fe, McCammon Berry Hotel Bidg Finance Corporatio Ngonomy Savings 2 Loan CO Masonic Temple Tops Meat Department Der I. Sic O. E. Clyse R. L. Thompson
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