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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1955

Page

6

Athens canvassers urge free chest X rays in five districts

Athens volunteers organized into five districts to urge residents to obtain free chest X rays tomorrow and Saturday. The drive, led by Mrs. W. H. Reininga and other coordinators, targets locations around the courthouse and various neighborhood stops in Athens County. The county commissioners plan to appeal a damage suit filed by Daniel Pancake over injuries from a gravel pile on a county road, with the case moving to the Fourth Judicial Court of Appeals after the Common Pleas decision overruled the county’s demurrer.

Allen Riley Nouse Ar Emery Coen le P. "Eblin Ohio Department Thomas Curry Pauli Health Murphy RL. Patrick W. H. Reininga Athens Court House Gomer Jones Lloyd Six Carroll Widdows Russell Baird C. T Fine Fla Buck Sem A.M. Rei Suzy Eliott Nancy Wiehterman Charles Boyle J. R. Klingenberg Andrew. Kevian Dayton Kern Cade Thomas ‘Turbull Elmer Sutton Woodrow West North Hill Ardyce Bowling Athens County Fourth Judicial Nurt Daniel Pancake Doangilie Monday Creek York Township Francis D. White Fansiver Common Pleas Court Nawer Pancake

Area Courts Levy Nine Traffic Fines

Nine drivers were fined ten dollars plus costs in area court after State Highway Patrol arrests. Six offenders were arraigned before Logan Mayor Joseph Phil. Truckers from Millfield and Lancaster faced charges for driving without licenses during highway construction in Hocking County. Other defendants from Lancaster Laurelville and Gallia areas faced fines for passing without proper distance and other violations. Mayor John Aiken and City officials imposed penalties for hazardous zone violations and related offenses.

Siine Logan Joseph Phil Hocking County Jos Oh Sharp John Hook Millfield Mathew Estep Lancaster i Logan Court Donald Strohn Lancaster Virin Burchfield Laurelvilte Charles ‘Shaw Ingville Coolville John Aiken Lois Mutz Gallipolis Charles Hausser Chicago Charles Waal E Murray City

Polio Shots Set Next Fall In Athens Area

The Athens City-County Health Department plans a second round of anti polio vaccinations next fall. Dr Ralph Dwork state health director advised via memorandum that the initial shot was given this spring and the foundation for infantile paralysis was asked to supply enough vaccine to complete the program begun in April. The second round will start after schools reopen and polio season peaks.

Athens City-County Ralph Dwork Dwork

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens County Areas

Real estate transfers list across Athens and surrounding areas including Allen Wallace Amesville Pauline Pelton Hise 10 Beazley Mra Low Arlene Write Cor win ian 1860 Onie University McVay Water July 14 Chaves Feed learned Charles P. Drevnit Athens Harold Coemer wife of Jack C. Corwin lot 848 inventory control division Paul Murphy Athens Thompson Products Mrs James We Daft 2970 list includes Philathena Ray Boise Burns Trimble Nelsonville real estate moves involve J.E. Ferguson Earl Pow John Power Sr Elizabeth M Power and others in Athens Township coowners Coakley Nelsonville Hogue deceased to J. Fernon Hogue and heirs lot 87 Net frome est AZIT Gonene Avepeeps Oakley Nelsonville Nelsonville real estate transfers cover Nelsonville and Trimble including Ohio University leasehold Jot 3 in Alexander Lilian F Marsh deceased to Robert J Marsh widower of Columbus real estate in Bern Ames.

Eamner Somes Athens County Allen i.” Wallace Amesville Athens Pauline Pelton Beazley Mra Low Arlene Corwin Ian Onie University McVay Chaves Eich Ta Voen Charles P. Drevnit Athena Harold Coemerpar Jack C. Corwin Paul Ft. Murphy Thompson Products Mr. and Ville Roney Lema Nellis Sotville Ohio Vern Coakley Nelsonville Nelson i Elt Hogue Jet Fernon Hogue Ster Trimble J.B. Elder J. Earl Ferguson Parker W. Va Troy Earl Pow‘ll Torch T John Power Elizabeth M- Power Athens Township J. Fred Heavener Joann Koska GE. Coen H. L. Coen Real Aldine BR Flegal Zanesville Robert Riggle Charles G. O'Bleness Archie M. Greer Mary

Nine Begin Training at Naval Center

Nine men begin recruit training at Bainbridge Maryland Naval Training Center after enlisting as seaman and airman recruits. Patrick Vilmark and John Congrew join as high school recruits, with others listed by hometown. They will advance to apprentice after training and receive two weeks leave before technical school.

Cumey Bainbridge Naval Training Center Billie Morgan Parkersburg Patrick Joe Vilmark Paul’ Vilmark Morris Ave John William — Congrew Alice Topaka W. Union St Daniel’ Lowell Macfadden Mary L. Macfadden Sow Marshfield Robert Lee McCoy Arthur D. McCoy the Plains Donald Elridge Mister Clifford G. Misner Albany Terry Eugene O'Nail Fred Ro O'Nail Athens Monte Ray Riggle Samuel Rize Robert Lee Mite Carl W. Union St. Ron Merry Wyckett Sharon and Mary M. Wyckoff Wilson Janet Yuin Dolores Meinturt Navy Ellen Athiluttinan Ens O' Janet Yuill Jo. Davin Nancy Organ Karen Atkins Dolores McIntort Pamela Davis Ize Any Rose Mrs. Hitman

Milk Truck Driver Unhurt In Early Morning Rout 36 Crash

A milk truck driver, Charles Lee Poole, 25, escaped injury when the vehicle tipped onto its side on Route 36 about two miles east of Athens. Poole claimed control after hitting a small rise and was fined $20 for unsafe operation in Municipal Court. Another crash occurred on Route 664 north of Cogan Thursday night involving James Ailberry, 20, who suffered a left arm bruise.

Renner Morni Venice Athens Charles Lee Poole Cogan James Ailberry Allberry

Ray Baughman Rites Set at Marshfield

The funeral for 63 year old Ray Baughman, a former New Marshfield resident, is set at Marshfield. He died Wednesday in White Cross Hospital, Columbus, and will be buried at New Marshfield Cemetery.

Ray Baughman Marshfield New Marshfield White Cross Hospital Columbus

Civil Air Patrol Unit Plans Dance and Meeting

An Athens CAP unit at Ohio University Airport announces a hangar dance from 6 pm to 8 pm on August 13 with tickets from CAP members. Commander H Olson says the public is invited and a meeting will be held at the same site with George Riser coordinating recreation and squadron duties. A survival methods lecture and demonstration are scheduled and a Lancaster CAP plane pickup is planned.

Athens Eid Ohio University H. Olson Suedom Athens Cap George Riser Lea Lason

Reeves pheasants found on Tappan Lake island in Harrison County

Everett Ridge of the Wildlife Division reports 21 young Reeves pheasants on an 8 acre island in Tappan Lake. Originating from Central China, they were planted earlier this spring and are reproducing well. Ridge plans trapping in October to distribute birds to local forests. Additionally, 10 hen nests held 92 eggs with 54 hatched.

Tappan Lake Harrison County Everett Ridge Division ‘of Wildlife District Division of Wildlife Ringneck China Ridge

Meningitis Fatal to Boy Gary B Munn

Gary B Munn 21 son of Lyle H and Mrs Lyle Munn of Mulligan Road died Thursday night at Sheltering Arm Hospital from meningitis. He recently completed a year at Mes Arantechurch School and was a member of Richland Ave Methodist Church and Troop 3 Boy Scouts. Survived by parents a brother Lyle and grandparents. Funeral planned Sunday at Dowler Ferguson Hughes Funeral Home with burial in Hebaraville Cemetery.

Gary B. Munn Lyle H. Munn Mulligan “Road Arma Hospital Menin Athens Gary Mes Arantechurch School Richland. Ave Methodist Church Scouts of ‘America Ares Lyle Ruel Sune Guinn A. Bumnett Altany Suni H A Lakwood Dowler-Fergison-Hughes Hebaravile

Heat Wave Continues Friday With Temperatures Near 90

Forecasts show a prolonged heat wave as temperatures approach 90 degrees on Friday. Officials warn residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak sun hours. highs may reach near 76 at 9 a.m. and then rise further into the afternoon.

Neglect In Divorce Petition Highlights Cruelty Claims

Alice Margaret Smathers Schaffer files for divorce from Oliver Schaffer in Common Pleas Court citing neglect and extreme cruelty. The couple, married July 28 1953 in Greenville, S C, have no children and seek alimony and a temporary injunction to protect the wife. Officer reports note the incident and hospital involvement.

Common Pleas Alice Margaret Smathers Schaffer Oliver Schaffer Buchtel New Marshfield Greenville S.C Irl Wile Parwih Ctr Patel Hesbend Trem Essai Ted Emw Hospital Asmioe Sherry Keffer Mary Keffer Sherif

Two Judgments Filed in Municipal Court

Athens National Bank filed two judgments in Municipal Court for money due on promissory notes. First case names Charles E Florence and Nicholson for 217.86 on a note dated January 5 1950. Second case names William E and Leona Need to a2 abe as March 1 1952. rakKed auto Het City police report a hit and run struck Annjoan Slater 24 Howard Hall while parked on University Ter.

Athens National Bank Charles E Florence and Nicholson William E Leona Abe Rakked Auto Het City Annjoan Slater Howard Hall University Ter

Custody battle revised in Common Pleas Court

Robert Carr seeks temporary and permanent custody of three children in a divorce action against Carolyn Carr. The corrected notice clarifies the father rather than the mother as petitioner for custody in Albany. Confirmation comes after a previously incorrect report.

Robert Carr Carolyn Carr Common Pleas Court

Right of Self Determination Cited by Baker in ECOSOC Talk

United Nations remarks by John C. Baker of Ohio University as United States delegate highlight debates over the precise meaning of self determination. He notes confusion between human rights principles and political aims while urging clearer standards and methods.

Baker Uurdon Eh Tee Smee Ohio University United States Nhon Eisenhower Orm Aterra Eppona Srinath Beal

Recruiting Change Sets Athens Army Station Schedule

The Army station in Athens shifts to part time with Marietta HQ sending a recruiter once weekly. Sergeant Darby cites personnel cuts affecting Athens Nelsonville and Grouster, with Friday visits at Athens Post Office 10 am to noon Nelsonville City Hall 1 to 2 pm and the set post office 3 to 4 pm.

Army Athens Marietta Ste. George R. Darby Nelsonville Grouster Darby

Chest X Ray Workers Listed at The Plains

A notice lists workers for a July 26 mobile chest X ray unit visit at The Plains. Names include Charles Davis Mrs Henry De pu e Catherine Metcalf Charles Nichols Mrs Ralph Goldsberry Mrs Thomas Thomas Elmo Scott Mrs Alva Mrs Ray Michael Mrs Richard Scott and Mrs P A Tipton plus crassers Mary Talbert Gait er Matsy Bryan Betty McGee and Margaret Brick-

Sfotrees Mobile Chest the Plains Charles Davis Henry De‘pue Catherine Metcalf Charles Nichols Rtalph Goldsberry Thomas Thomas Elmo Scott Alva Ray Michael Richard Scott P. ‘A. Tipton Crassers Mary Talbert Gait $Ier Matsy Bryan Betty McGee Margaret Brick

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