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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1955

Page

7

Plans for Chest X Ray Units By Athens County Group

Local health officials and volunteers outline a county wide chest x ray survey running July 20 to August 8. Key organizers include Gall Palmer and Florence Davis with coordinator Joe B Davin and district club members from Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association. The effort aims to locate undiagnosed tuberculosis cases, with about 50 people in the county believed to be unaware carriers.

Albany Tare Gall Palmer Department of Health VFW Mina Palmer W. E‘bigony Glen Tewksbury Dre Virginia Hamil Mex Loree Barnes Roger van Dyke Donald Ropp Stamper Stes John Wade Tor Buchtel Tia Mrx Joe B Davin Athens County Tuberewlods and Health Asmcreton Irs Davis Mise Palmer Athens County Guy Morrison Meantesburg Clyde Bronson James L. Wilson J. Lowell

Births Are Outnumbered By Deaths In Athens County June

Seventy one deaths exceeded births in Athens County during June per the City County Health Department activities report. The document lists 15 communicable disease cases, 260 TB control visits, nurses making 22 visits for communicable disease patients, and extensive maternity infant and child health work including 12 maternity visits, 56 infant checkups, 62 preschool, 36 school age, 82 crippled children, plus 58 immunizations and 11 adult health inspections. Nurses attended Rural Health Planning on June 9 and Phyllis Jackson was at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton from June 13 to 77 for preschool infant care classes. Sanitarian activities include 176 milk sample collections, 7 nuisance investigations, 38 restaurant and 119 dairy farm inspections, 5 milk plant inspections and 19 water sample collections.

Athens County City‘County Health Department Prunerneot Clive Lake Hope Phyllis Jackson Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton

New York Life appoints F P Collins as local rep

F P Collins of Sunnyside Drive has been named a local representative for New York Life Insurance Co. headquartered in Ath en. William J Wilson, Columbus branch GM, says Collins completed training there and will assist area policyholders. Collins attended Ohio University after World War II service and has been linked with the university’s public relations dept. His wife Mary Lou is also an OU graduate.

Ve. F. Patrick Collins Sunnyside Drive New York Life Insurance Athen William J. Wilson Columbus Colins Ohio University Mary Lou

Vendors Must File Sales Reports by Aug 1 1958

Vendors must substantiate figures with records for Jan 1 to Jun 30 1958 and file returns with the Treasurer of State by July 31. A late filing charge applies to postmarked late returns. An examiner will staff the Athens County courthouse on July 25 to assist vendors with the forms.

Department of Department of Taxation Athens County Courthoase

Athens County Land Transfers and Real Estate Movements

Athens County records list multiple land transfers and real estate moves. Transactions include property by Henry Smuth, Harley J. Ross, Majel Lawrence, Bart F. Radcliffe, Anna Lewis, Lessie Whyte, Mark Skivers, Charles Bail, Evelyn Kovaleski, Virgil Rutter, Ray D. Backus, and others across Athens Township and surrounding areas. Names and locations reflect transfers within Nelsonville, Trimble, and Athens Townships, with various lots and parcels involved.

Smuth Laens Athens County Joralan E. Talbot Athens Earl F. Mathews Majel Lawrence Lot William Shingler Bart F. Radcliffe Reales Alexander Charles W. Casey Anna Lewis Lancaster Real State Trimble William Whyte Virgil W. Rutter Norfolk Valot Aiens Cheeseman Ray D. Backus

4-H Training Camp Set at Tar Hollow

Tar Hollow hosts a four day 4-H training camp from July 22 to 26 for youths aged 8 to 16 in Circeville area. Ross Wright county extension agent announces activities including craft, campfire talks and swimming. counselors attend a prior training camp on July 16 and 11 to prep for the outing.

Vinton Tar Circeville Ross Wright Wright Firis

Bound to Jury on Other's Charge in Juvenile Case

Homer Baird Dr. 20 of 30 Elmwood Place appeared in Juvenile Court on a charge of indecent liberties and exposures toward a six year old girl. Judge Roger Jones sent the case to the Common Pleas Court grand jury after he waived jury trial and the court found no criminal assault in the alleged acts. The youth was released into custody of his parents.

Athens Ees Court Juvenile Cour Roger Jones Homer Baird Elmwood Place Blend Uty

City assault charge dismissed after defendant fails to appear

A municipal court dismissed an assault and pottery related charge against Gus Koskinas of Park Ho Stites after he did not appear in court. The bond was forfeited and the case cited insufficient evidence. The action was recorded by Donna Brooks.

Jay Ellis Gus Koskinas Park Ho Stites Washington Tel Tna Donna Brooks

Divorce Granted in Ohio Court Custody Awarded

Common Pleas Court records show Dorothy Lewis granted a divorce from Jerald Lewis. The decree cites gross neglect and names the father as the custodial parent with visitation rights. The couple married October 25.

Dorothy Lewis Jerald Lewis Common Pleas

4-H Club Activities Highlight Local Meetings

Mechanicsburg 4-H group discussed tire and camp projects at a club meeting hosted by the advisor. Shade Workers 4-H set July 20 7 30 p m at Ronnie Harris home for their next gathering. Bates Boosters 4-H met at Ley Conrat home with Patsy Hanning presiding and plans for fair demos. Tiny Fingers 4-H met at Cherry Dee Keffer home with Helen Hunter presiding and home projects noted. Clarks Chapel Greenbrake held at Karen Wall home with Sharon Williams presiding and kickoff kickball recreation.

Shade ‘Workers Ronnie Harris Arenet Rons Arc Bates Boosters Ley Conrat Patsy Hanning Mine Michael Clu Tiny Fingers Cherry Dee Keffer Helen Hunter Beverly Turrel Clarks Chapel Greenbrake Karen Wall Sharon Williams

Hit Skip Driver Fined After Route 308 Collision

Marie Dearth, 40, was fined 90 for the accident plus 10 for failing to keep to the left of center. Patrolmen said the Dearth vehicle struck an auto driven by Robert Westenberger on Route 308 near St. South. Willin G. Seibert, 37, paid 25 for speeding violations. John Ashley of New York was fined 10 for an improper pass or hazardous zone offense.

Ne'siate Highway Patrol Joseph Philip Marie Dearth Fatrolmen Dearth Robert Westenberger Willan G. Seibert Ena Mo John Ashley New York Convile John ‘Xiken Ons

Four Athens Countians Enlist in Air Force

Four Athens County youths from Chauncey Racine and Chane were sent to Ft Hayes and Columbus where they were sworn into the Air Force and assigned to Sampson AFB New York for basic training. The four are David Lester Wallace 20 Chauncey Robert Dean Taylor 19 Racine Charles Crowman 17 Chane and Brummage.

Zour Athens County Ft. Hayes Tumbus Air Force Sampson Air Force Base John A. Korehok David Lester Wallace Chauncey Robert Dean Taylor Racine Charles Crowman Chane Brummage

Ted Cain Cleared in Municipal Court Assault Charge

In Shade, Ted Cain had an assault and battery charge dismissed after appearing Friday in Municipal Court. The case stemmed from an incident filed by Ann Sinclair.

Ted Cain Shade Ann Sinclair

Military discharges listed for June recipients

Several service members may have been discharged in June but papers not yet received by the low board. Inducted personnel from Coolville Athens Chauncey and Nelonaville, including W D Tiuake Pence White Shite, Cline Williams, Hunter Anderson Murphy Brunton McClain Wright and Tooyee D, served in the Air Force Navy.

Low Board Sean W D.tiuake Coalville Ohn P. Pence Athens Thomas E. ‘Shite Loose Air Forc Robert L. Cline Charles F. Willams Chauncey Dewey Hunter Fener Joan W Anderson Nelonvile Robert G. Murphy Coolville Farley A Brunton Ghouster Leonard “S. McClain Richmond Wright Tooyee D Navy

County Ranks Second in Enlistments

Wood County West Virginia leads in enlistments with 116 men, ranking second in county enlistments during the year. Meigs Jackson Calhoun Roane Tyler Wirt Pleasants and others show lower figures. Also noted is a jail confinement for failure to pay a $30 intoxication fine entered in Municipal Court by C J Balley.

Navy Wood County W. Va Bobo C. J. Balley

Local Athens Notices Dismissals and Names List

Dismissed Clyde Wiley of Athens. Names include Camry Marlene Dickens and Marie Bryan both of Athens. Mrs Nary Clayton of Athens and Mrs Virginia Reed of Coolville are mentioned in the notices.

Camry Marlene Dickens Athens Otre Marie Bryan Clyde Wiley Nary Clayton Virginia Reed Coolvilie

Driver Plea Change Leads to Short Jail Term

A driver changed his plea to guilty in Municipal Court, was fined, jailed for three days, and had driving rights suspended for three months. The arrest occurred July 6 in Daley Street, with the defendant originally pleading not guilty.

Dalley Memora Stewart Sas Daley Om N. Cone

Heat, Humidity Boost Hay Yield Despite Delayed Rain

The region records a 105 degree heat spike with a 70 degree low overnight. County extension agent Wright notes hot humid weather aided crop prospects, with hay yields set to be average due to early rains delaying growth, though quality remains variable. If dry spells persist, conditions could worsen.

Imursaay Gardena Wright Harley

Forest Fire Report Shows Fewer Blazes Across Counties

Forest fire report records 90 fires burning 1 acre in Ming Them County with Athens County reporting 19 fires on eight acres and Vinton County 12 fires on eight acres. Fire wardens credit a wet spring and strict forestry regulations for a lower period total, noting high public compliance and efficient forestry patrols.

Ming Athens County Vinton County

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