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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1954

Page

5

County School Faculty Changes Are Reported

The Athens County school system reports 14 vacancies across seven districts along with 19 new hires and 22 resignations. Openings include combined science math at Carthage-Troy, home economics at Waterloo, vocal and instrumental music posts, and several elementary positions. Notable resignations involve Albany Ames Bern Shade Trimble Township and Rome Canaan, with staff movements to Athens City Schools and The Plains.

Athens County George Christman Waterloo Athens Albany Ames Bern Shade Trimble Township Clara Belle Willock Charles Frank Marguerite Bigony Emma Mitchell Lucille Battrell Josiah Dilley E V. Springer Ames-Bern Charles D. McAfee Dessie Radford Columbus Ursula K. Henry Mona Guthrie Clude Robert Bobo Chillicothe Glenna Weatherby Plains Mabel M. Howell Dorothy Troescher Gordon Ruth Lester Covert Hollister Henry R. Sall Patricia Silvestri J. Maurice Guthrie Russell Flint Theodore Stuart

Teacher Seeks Court Writ To Rehire Former Athens County Educator

A former Athens County elementary teacher, George O. Waderker, filed a petition with the Court of Appeals seeking a writ of mandamus against the Ames-Bern district school board. He alleges racial discrimination in the board’s 1953 dismissal after a long tenure from 1940 to 1953 and asks for reinstatement or expungement of the dismissal records. The filing, by Basom Minor and Wedemyer of Columbus, seeks to compel action and includes an alternate mandamus writ.

Court of Appeals Athens County Ames-Bern George O. Waderker Chesterhill United States Ohio Ames-Bern Board Waderker Columbus Basom, Minor and Wedemyer

TB Outlook Is Brighter, Says Doctor at New Marshfield

Dr. Allan A. Baldwin told Waterloo Township residents that tuberculosis treatment has improved dramatically. He urged early detection by x ray and noted today’s outlook is brighter. Elsie Stephenson chaired a planning session for New Marshfield’s x-ray date set for July 21.

Allan A. Baldwin New Marshfield School Waterloo Township Baldwin Mia Elsie Stephenson New Marshfield

Weather swings as 58 degree drop noted at Athens

The report notes a 58 degree fall from 104 to 46 at the E. M. Poston station. Thursday’s high reached 83 with a low of 69, and at 9 am today readings were 68 under a blue sky.

Athens E. M. Poston

City Lutheran Survey Report Sent To Denominational Offices

A Lutheran survey completed in Athens after more than 2400 calls examines economic educational and industrial assets. Starting Oct 1 Sunday services will move to the Court Theater from Ohio University Music Hall under Student Pastor leadership.

Athens Synod Columbus United Lutheran Church In America New York W. Refus Rings Rings Court Theater Ohio University Music Hall Lutheran N. College St Robert Schmeding Frank N. Jones Mill St

Milk Sales Motions Filed

Motion filed in court by William A. Lavelle defense counsel for Athens Milk Sales directors seeks vacating the receivership and challenges the receiver bond as insufficient to cover damages if the receivership is unwarranted. Plaintiffs: John Slater Charles McDonald Claire Ball C. C. Neely Dean Castner Lewis Smith Frank Cone Stanley Nadroski A L Chrisman Frank Nadroski. Directors named: R J Brookover Imelda Smith Frank Gifford Earl Lee Wayne Harris H H Chapman D M Sawyer Russell Williams.

William A. Lavelle Athens John Slater Charles McDonald Claire Ball C. C. Neely Dean Castner Lewis Smith Frank Cone Stanley Nadroski

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list a son for Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams and a son for Mr and Mrs Ted Cain both of Athens. Admissions include David Derwachter and Mrs Myrtle Hickman and Mrs Nora McClelland and Mrs Dwight Leach and daughter, plus Mrs Lester Swart and son, Mrs Charles Hallowell and daughter, Walter Baird all of Athens or nearby areas.

Thomas Williams Athens Ted Cain David Derwachter Myrtle Hickman Nora McClelland Glous Dwight Leach Lester Swart Amenville Charles Hallowell Chesterhill Walter Baird

Divorces Filed in Common Pleas Court Two Actions Center on Brooks

Two petitions for divorce were filed in Common Pleas Court. Grace B. Brooks accuses Jacob H. Brooks of gross neglect and extreme cruelty in a marriage begun September 6, 1952 in McArthur. Delores Quinn Deal seeks restoration of her maiden name in a suit against John A. Gross neglect is cited in the second case, arising from a union dated August 431, 1952 in Sharpsburg.

Common Pleas Court Grace B. Brooks Jacob H. Brooks McArthur Delores Quinn Deal John A Ution Eee Sharpsburg

Division of Wildlife buys new dump truck

Everett E. Ridge district supervisor announces a new dump truck to replace a 1947 model. The vehicle will be used throughout the division for field operations and transportation tasks.

Division of Wildlife Everett E. Ridge

Suit Is Settled In Wingo Versus Bristline Case

Court records show the case for the recovery of money filed April 23, 1951 by Howard E. Wingo against Harry L. Bristline has been settled and dismissed.

Howard E. Wingo Harry L. Bristline

Real Estate Transfers In Athens Area Reported

Athens Livestock Sales Co. deeds real estate in Athens to G A Gardner. Julia L Cable transfers property in Athens to Frank B Richey. Lucy Gillett of Canaan Township sells four tracts in Canaan to the State of Ohio. Clarence Wigal of Athens County sells property in Troy to Virginia Null. Feilden Willis of Nelsonville sells Iniot 263 in L D Poston’s Addition to Nelsonville to Louis R Saba.

Athens Livestock Sales Co Athens County G. A. Gardner Athens Julia L. Cable Frank B. Richey Lucy Gillett Canaan Township Ohio Clarence Wigal Virginia Coolville Troy Feilden Willis Nelsonville Louis R. Saba L. D. Poston

Athens Guardsmen End Summer Camp At Indiantown Gap

More than 70 Athens men join 3300 Ohio National Guard members at Indiantown Gap Pa for two weeks of annual summer training. Capt Joe B Draper leads Headquarters and Headquarters Co 2nd Bn 166th RCT. Govs Laveche and Fine reviewed them as Maj Gen Henderson praised the program. Members train under normal and simulated conditions and may fulfill Selective Service obligations while remaining on civilian jobs.

Indiantown Gap Athens Ohio National Guard Joe B. Draper 166Th CNG Harrisburg Albert F. Henderson ONG Ohio Frank J. Laveche Pennsylvania John Fine Thomas L. Murphy Washington St Herbert Shiddy Dayton

Donor Cards Being Sought by Athens Red Cross

Athens county chapter of the American Red Cross seeks updated donor files. Mrs. Hunter F. Hope says 37 people are scheduled to donate on October 25 and the same number on October 26, with eight more set for November 29. Urges recipients of prepaid cards to return them to confirm ability and willingness.

Athens County The American Red Cross Hunter FE. Hope Mrs

1-H Club Activities Highlight July Meetings

Reporter Jo Anne Bainey notes 16 members of the Lucky Tea and Teen Stitchers attended a Shade Grange Hall gathering. Linda Doug las and Barbara Bolen demonstrated sewing tea towels and pot holders. Plans include a bake sale and a July 26 meeting at 7 30 p.m. at the Shade hall.

Jo Anne Bainey Lucky Tea the Shade Grange Hall Linda Douglas Barbara Bolen Came Hall

Rome Grange Sponsors X Ray Survey in Rome Township

Rome Grange aids in a free x ray survey for residents over 15 with multiple visits listed. Dates include July 22 in Athens at Kroger lot July 23 at A and P jot and July 28 29 at the courthouse. Coolville July 27 from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 pm.

Rome Grange Rome Township Rome Coolville Athens Kroger Lot

Local youths named in court records

Thomas Edward Bailey, 18, of Chauncey and Flora Jean Daily, 16, of Athens appear in a case alongside Paul Phillips, 30, of Newport, Ky., and Ethel Brown, 27, of Trimble, in transcribed notice listing ages and hometowns.

Thomas Edward Bailey Chauncey Flora Jean Daily Athens Paul Phillips Newport Ethel Brown Trimble

Committee to meet for Athens County 4 H prize event

In preparation for the Athens County 4 H prize in early August a committee will meet in the agricultural agent s office Monday at 8 p m.

Athens County

Free Swim Planned By Athens Javere

The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a free swim at Crystal Pool from 2 to 5 p m on Tuesday with Javere members assisting lifeguards and pool officials. Non-swimmers should be accompanied by adults.

Crystal Pool Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Tom Rese Javere

Athens County Dog Warden Put Under 14 Rules by Commissioners

Athens County Dog Warden Homer Barnhart faces a 14 point order set by the county commissioners to govern duties and conduct. The rules require daily check ins at the auditor’s office, weekly reports on seizures and claims, restricted use of the work truck, and prohibitions on intoxication while on duty. Additional complaints were heard as appeals with the Humane Society and several dog-related claims were approved for livestock losses.

Athens County Homer Barnhart Barnhart Iiland Humane Society The F M. Maerker Maerker John Sheridan Athens G. S. Parker Guysville

Jackson Firm Wins Low Bid for Athens County Depot

Don King Construction Co of Jackson submitted the lowest bid of 55 770 for the Athens County engineering equipment depot on FE State Street. Other bids were 59 500 from John Davidson of Athens and 67 343.01 from Osher Rollins of Logan. County Engineer John Dowler will study the bids before awarding the contract as foundation work has begun with county labor.

Jackson Athens County FE. State St Don King Construction Co John Davidson Athens Osher Rollins Logan John Dowler

Albany youth Cline fined for negligent driving charge

Clarence E. Cline of Albany, 18, was fined $15 and court costs in Municipal Court today for a neece driving violation. The arresting agency was the State Highway Patrol.

Karol Kay Keener Fairmont W. Va Charlies Wadley Chauncey State Highway Patrol Clarence E. Cline Albany Neece State Highay Patrol

Mechanicsburg Area Viewed By Board

Athens County commissioners examined two issues in Mechanicsburg area. Burgess and Niple outlined sewer work along Richland Ave while petitioners on Dairy Ave and Hooper St asked 250 mph speed limits, with action deferred to the prosecuting attorney to confirm authority.

Mechanicsburg Athens County Burgess and Niple Richland Ave Dairy Ave Hooper St Athens State Hospital

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Christman Carthage-Troy Rome-Canaan Don Hawkins Paul D. Baker Marlene Chapman Carthage- Troy Marie Glenn Elizabeth J. Carr N. Court St Commonwealth Telephone Co Sheltering Arms Hospital Walter Hawk Albany High School Jane McCain Oak Grove Club Shade Jolly Workers 4-H Club Larry Jeffers Frank Jim Jeffers Javeres Cross Bros Prop W. Union St Athena Obie County Depot Speeder the Pizza House W. State St Athens, Ohio Furniture IRS Wolfe Hardware S. Court
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