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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1956

Page

6

Summer Music Workshop for Teachers at Ohio University

The fifth annual Summer Music Workshop sponsored by Ohio University School of Music runs July 24–28. Elementary and junior high teachers will learn to integrate music into general classroom work, with exhibits, counseling, and activities led by guest consultants from Teachers College, the Ohio state music supervisor, and OU.

Ohio University School of Music Ohio U. Cen Mary D. Blayney Lake Hope Mary Vic ' Mauk Teachers College Troy Ala Newark Vivian Newacheck Canton Mar Yjonne Malone Gilbert Stephenson Ohio U

Athens County 4H Clubs Hold Summer Meetings and Activities

Athens County 4 H clubs report officers elected and members present at the Variety Producers meeting. Local clubs including Mechanicsburg Livewires Pioneer Club New Marshfield Handy Annies and Shade Handy Hands held events with refreshments demonstrations and county picnic planning.

Phyllis Waxey Thimble Kay Kasler Nellie Green Rene Kirchner Lisa’ Beth Cline Jose Tippie Marelle Six Variety Darrell Young Ken McClain Pioneer Club New Marshfield Plains Mohawk Donna McDonald Betty Williams Marie Jorden Shade Handy Hands Handy Annies Reba Withers Linda Withers

Fines and verdicts emerge in Athens County cases

In a Municipal Court session several individuals faced fines for intoxication and related charges. Jeannie Dunfee and Rudolph Barnett were among those punished, with sentences including fines and probation. A health and safety report was presented, while other notices include a proposed county health queen contest and a grand lodge election of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Chicago.

Dewey King Shade Jolly Jeannie Dunfee Ames-Bern Girls Athens County Fair Ree v. Bohn Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Chicago Athens Lodge William Gould Bohn Zanesville Signal John L. Walker

Fined for failing to register motor vehicle in Amesville

Ray Caldwell, 36, of Athens, was fined $5 and costs by Amesville Mayor Ray King on Monday after a State Highway Patrol charge of failing to register his motor vehicle.

Amesville Ray Chaldwell Athens Ray King State Highway Patrol

Divorce Granted to Harry V Jonson and Mary Johnson

Divorce decree from Common Plea Court grants Harry V Jonson a divorce from Mary K Johnson on grounds of wilful absence. Sheriff's charge Roy Welch of Coolville Route faces intoxication charges in Municipal Court and is fined 25 dollars plus costs. Richard E Perry of Athens Route 2 is fined 20 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court for speeding.

Harry V. Jonson Mary K. Johnson Sheriff's Department Roy Welch Coolville Richard E. Perry Athens

Lenigar Bound Over for Grand Jury in N Y Break In Case

Harvey Lenigar 31 of Chauncey bound over to the grand jury for attempted break and entering. Court transcript says he tried to enter the home of Jean Lenigar in Chauncey on the night of May 6. A $500 bond was set until the case is heard likely in October.

Harvey Lenigar Ot Lhauncey Grand Jury Common Pleas Court Court of Chauncey Charles Wadley Lenigar Jean Lenigar

Wilful Absence Suit for Divorce Filed in Common Pleas

Mary M. West sues Andrew West for divorce in Common Pleas Court citing wilful absence of over a year. Petition says they wed in York Township in April 1947 and seeksDeclaration of wife as sole owner of York Township land and household goods. In Municipal Court William L. Russell pled guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined $25 plus costs after a prior innocent plea. he changed to a new affidavit and plea following a jury-trial discussion.

Mary M. West Andrew West Common Pleas Court York William L. Russell Athens Russell

Annual Jury List Drawing Ordered by Common Pleas Court

Judge Francis D. White orders the annual county jury list drawing to select 600 names for grand and petit juries for the coming year beginning August 1. Names drawn will come from each political subdivision in proportion to population.

Common Pheas Francis D. White

New ICO Appeal Filed and Dismissals in Workmen’s Case

Forest W. Kelly of Glouster filed an appeal in Common Pleas Court against an Industrial Commission of Ohio ruling denying further compensation under the workmen’s law. He seeks reinstatement to participate in compensation benefits after the commission ruled his disability was not due to a work injury on Sept 25, 1954 at Gem Coal Co. Two other suits by Virginia DeLong and Lawrence Turner seeking reinstatement were dismissed from Common Pleas Court by agreement of the parties.

Forest W. Kelly Glouste Was Commer Pleas Industrial Commission of Ohio Gem Coal Co Commission Common Pleas Court Virginia DeLong Lawrence Turner

Fines in Municipal Court For Highway Violations

Four motorists were fined in Municipal Court on State Highway Patrol charges. Edith Jackson 18 of New Marshfield received 20 dollars fine plus costs for failing to stop in the assured clear distance ahead. Henry D. Young 19 of 15 Currier St. paid 25 dollars and costs for stopping on the highway. Miss Jackson’s car allegedly struck Young’s vehicle after he stopped to pick up a hitchhiker on Route 56. Paul L. Sickles Jr. 20 of Athens Route 5 was fined 15 dollars and costs for driving an unsafe vehicle. Warren L. Brooks 18 of The Plains was fined 30 dollars and costs for unsafe operation.

Edith Jackson New Marshfield Henry D. Young Currier St Jackso Young Paul L. Sickles, Jr Athens Warren L. Brooks the Plains

Sheltering Hospital Admits and Discharges List

A list details admissions and dismissals at a sheltering hospital with names and addresses. Patients include Mrs Hollie Hudwell Athens Route 1, Mrs Sidney Keirns Millfield, Mrs Flora Williams Athens, Mrs Mary Krivesti The Plains, Danny Kiraly Glouster, and others. Discharged include Stephen Escue Harrisonville Route 1, Mrs Richard Randall Athens, Mrs Norman Williams Guysville Route 2, Mrs Earl Christiansen Athens, and Elmer Weaver Corning Route 2.

Hollie Hudwell Athen Sidney Keirns Millfield Flora Williams Mary Krivesti the Plains Danny Kiraly Glouster Stephen Escue Harrisonville Richard Randall Athens Norman Williams Guysville Earl Christiansen Elmer Weaver Corning

Athens Board Approves Budget and hires two teachers

The Athens Board of Education approved a 450 452.60 budget up about 10 000 from the prior year. They accepted two new teachers, faced a resignation of nurse Caroline Pico, and planned lighting upgrades and new fixtures. A French and Spanish post remains open with bids for a public hearing July 25. The meeting was delayed due to the superintendent's bereavement.

Athens Board of Education Caroline Pico Genera Willard P. Barker Athens High School Barker Ruth Adelsperger Martha D

Air Force ceremony set for Thursday in local area

Funeral services for James V. Mayles 61 will be conducted Thursday afternoon at the Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with burial at West Union Street Cemetery. Twelve area men will be sworn into the Air Force at 10 a.m. and depart for Columbus then San Antonio after lunch under the buddy program. A Guysville lodge meeting of 106 F and AM is scheduled with refreshments.

James V. Mayles Athens Into Air Force Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes Elks Neral Cline Ronald E. Miller Gilbert Court West Union Columbus San Antonio Texas

New Salesman Jon Athens Auto Agency Appointment

Earl Sands joins Ray Riggs, Inc. sales staff after 30 years in the auto business. Sands previously worked at Bateman Riley Motors and has lived in Stimson Ave. He has automotive experience in Iowa California and Ohio.

Earl Sands Bateman-Riley Motors Ray Riggs, Inc Sands Stimson Ave Iowa California Ohio

Two Calls Answered by Firemen on Tuesday

Firemen answered two calls Tuesday afternoon. Charles Breinig, 76, of 191 W State St., became ill and was taken home by the emergency squad at 2 50 p m. Later Faith Later, 43 W State St., left a pan on a stove, causing a small fire. firefighters arrived as smoke rolled from the apartment and extinguished the blaze with no reported damage.

Charles Breinig State St Faith

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