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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1953

Page

6

Stolen Car Ring Linked to Teen Suspects in Hilltop Theft

Police say two Columbus youths, 16 and 18, stole a car and fled south after taking gas from a Hilltop service station attendant who alerted authorities. The pair, part of a teen gang, allegedly sold parts at several stations before being intercepted near Adriane Avenue. One youth was held for Columbus police, the other returned to custody after transfer. A related real estate transfer in Zanesville and Athens is noted in the report.

Colum- Station Joseph McBride Patrol City Fred James Bree Columbus McBride Lancaster Centre Sebeet Boys Industrial School H. Aiken Enet B. Aiken Columbus Polite

Walton Lake Project Completed Reopens for Spring Fishing

The Izaak Walton League Lake in Waterloo Township has been rehabilitated after a decade of decline. Work included draining, cleaning, fertilizing, lime addition, and timber removal to reduce acidity. 80 tons of agricultural lime were applied this spring, improving bluegill and bass habitat for visitors.

KE. G. Clfftan Athens Izaak Waites League Izaak Walton League Waterloo Township Onto Widhte di Jvision National Be~iing

Mrs. Edwards Dies at 82 in Oregon City Hospital

Mrs. Della Edwards aged 82 died Saturday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a week of confinement. She had fallen last winter at her daughter’s home and lived with her there for four years. Survived by three sons Harvey and Almen of Gillette Wyoming and Harold of Rainier Oregon. Funeral arrangements and flowers omitted. The text also covers the history of the local Tanana Walton League chapter and its long standing land and wildlife projects in Athens County.

Della Edwards Sheltering Arms Hospital Edwards Carl Heck W. Carpenter Sr Richland Ave Gillette Wyo Harold Rainier Ore Don Jagers Waterloo Township League Athens County Ohio Division of Forestry

Former Dorm Matron Dies And Safe Boden Rites Planned

Safe Boden of 190 W State St died Saturday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a fall injuries. He was a Mineral native and former Athens Flooring Co. employee, survived by brother James H Boden. Wife Verde died seven years ago. Services Monday 4:30 p.m. at Jagers funeral home, burial Hebbardsville. Also WilLanna Riggs former Boyd Hall house mother died in Columbus. Burial Monday Rockland Cemetery at 1 p.m. Miss Riggs daughter of late Capt William Riggs, longtime B&O railroad official. She served Boyd Hall for 35 years until 1939 and resided in Columbus with Madge McAdoo.

J. Boden State St Sheltering Arms Hospital Mineral Mr. Boden Athens Flooring Co James H. Boden Peach Ridge Road Athens Verde Jagers Funeral Home J Joe B. Maffett Hebbardsville Wiilanna Riggs Boyd Hall Ohio University Columbus Rockland Cemetery Miss Riggs Capt William Riggs Baltimore & Ohio Railroad University Terrace

Custody Sought in Divorce Case Over Four Children

Evelyn Yarger seeks custody of four children in a divorce petition filed in Common Fleas Court against Sheldon Yarger. She accuses him of extreme cruelty and gross neglect. The couple married in Logan on August 31, 1940.

Common Fleas Evelyn Yarger Sheldon Yarger Logan

Plans Readied for Conservation Field Day Aug 6

Details of plowing matches for a Conservation Field Day at the Ohio University test farm were announced. Two county and eight county entrants will compete in level land and contour divisions with prizes. entries must be received by Aug. 1.

Ohio University Athens Ion Meirs Perry Vinton R.R. Barker Athens Board Sion Barker

Pittsburgh Scout's Car Damaged in Street Collision

Earl Joseph Bowen 36 of Greenwich New Jersey a Pittsburgh Pirates scout had his car’s grill damaged in a Friday crash at E State and Shannon Avenue. Bowen could not stop to avoid the rear of Bots Eugene Wheaton 21 of Athens Route 4 whose car owned by Anna Mansfield also suffered damage. Bowen was fined $5 and costs for failing to stop within the assured clear distance ahead. The Pirates’ delegation in the area included Joe Vennari. Bowens trip aimed to disseminate Pirates tryout information scheduled Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at St Marys.

Earl Joseph Bowen Greenwich N. J E. State Shannon Bowen Pittsburgh Pirates Eugene Wheaton Athens Ff Bowen Peter B Seel Joe Vennari Rutland Pirates St. Mary's

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