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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1952

Page

5

Four Men Bound to Grand Jury in Athens County Theft Case

Four men arraigned before Mayor Peter B. Seel on charges tied to mining equipment thefts in Athens County. Thomas Cox Estel Cox Richard Meyers from Trimble and Raymond Taylor of Broadwell faced multi count indictments. bonds ranged from 500 to 2000 dollars with three jailed for nonpayment.

Peter B. Seel Athens County Thomas Cox Estel Cox Richard Meyers Trimble Raymond Taylor Broadwell Johnson Coal Co McLeish Whitmore Taylor Johnson Meyers

Stimson Ave Man Injured In Porch Roof Fall

Jesse Poston a 70 year old resident of 21 Stimson Ave was injured Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a ladder on a porch roof landing on the sidewalk He was treated at the scene and then taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in fair condition with head and back injuries. Fire Chief Charles Dalton noted multiple emergency calls that day and seven of the last ten were for medical aid.

Stimson Ave Jesse Poston Sheltering Arms Hospital Poston Charles Dalton

Resinol Ointment Brings Quick Relief for Itching Skin

For the nagging itch of dry skin in older folks, Resinol Ointment provides soothing relief. It acts as a substitute for missing natural oils, works fast, and offers lasting comfort. Available at all drug stores.

Prayer Band to Meet at Webb Home

Grahams Chapel prayer group will gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Webb Thursday with Mrs. Naomi Weatherby as leader. Paul M. Alden, 21, of Columbus, and Thelma Martin, 24, of Athens, apply for a marriage license.

Grahams Chapel Jim Webb Naomi Weatherby Paul M. Alden Columbus Thelma Martin Athens

Record Heat Snapshot From Yesterday

Yesterday’s high reached 96 degrees just below the year’s hottest day 97 on June 29. Low fell to 68, rising to 85 by 9 am, with 90 degree heat continuing for a third straight day as a warm pattern persisted.

ICO Named in Suit By Glouster Man

John Wallace of Glouster files in Common Pleas Court against the Industrial Commission of Ohio seeking reinstatement of Workmen’s Compensation benefits. He alleges a Feb 24 1947 accident at Drydock Mines caused a disability preventing work and that benefits were removed after review while remaining eligible during the pendency of the claim.

John Wallace Glouster Common Pleas Industrial Commission of Ohio Wallace State Commission

Extreme Cruelty Cited In Divorce Petition

Ed McCall files for divorce from Ella McCall in Common Pleas Court citing extreme cruelty. Married October 4 1946 in Catlettsburg Kentucky the couple have two children according to court records.

Ed McCall Ella McCall Common Pleas Catlettsburg

Divorce Petition Filed in Court by Carl Legg

Carl Legg files for divorce from Betty Ruth Legg in Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect of duty. The couple married in Pome Roy on May 17, 1948 and have one child aged three.

Common Pleas Court Carl Legg Betty Ruth Legg Pomeroy

Athens County Land Transfers Record Summary

Fred S Bumgardner and wife The Plains transfer to James Mullins of Millfield a parcel in Athens County. The Guysville Telephone Co transfers real estate in Rome to Athens Home Telephone Co. Arden Roy Depoy and wife Athens County transfer 35 acres in Carthage to John N Dopy.

Fred S. Bumgardner the Plains James Mullins Millfield Athens Guysville Telephone Co Athens Home Telephone Co Rome Arden Roy Depoy Athens County John N. Dopy Carthage

Otterbein President to Speak at Ohio University Summer Commencement

Dr. J Gordon Howard Otterbein College president will address about 190 graduates at Ohio University summer commencement on August 9 at Memorial Auditorium 3 p m He will discuss Survival Is Not Enough Nearly half the class pursue education masters degrees include 22 in education 66 Bachelors 17 in science seven in arts four in fine arts The ceremony will feature the campus procession and Cutler Hall chimes.

J. Gordon Howard Otterbein College Ohio University Memorial Auditorium McGuffey Howard Otterbein L. J. Hartin Cutler Hall

Rites Planned for Mrs Ora Hanning at Richland Ave Methodist

Funeral services for Mrs. Ora M. Hanning 36 of 375 Richland Ave will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Richland Avenue Methodist Church with Rev. B H. Pugh officiating. Burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery. Surviving are her husband Alva two sisters and a brother. She died unexpectedly Tuesday at home.

Ora M. Hanning Richland Ave B. H. Pugh Hebbardsville Willowbrook Alva Sillien Athens James Calhoun Ashland Alva Leighty Columbus Herbert Leighty

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals

Admission list includes Mrs. Jose Knapper Millfield Mrs M L Kimmey Athens Jesse Poston Athens Susan Seigfred Athens. Discharge notes show Mrs David Tucker Athens and daughter Mrs J F E Barker Albany Mrs R G Palmer Athens and Mrs Mary Keily Glouster.

Jose Knapper Millfield M. L. Kimmey Athens Jesse Poston Susan Seigfred David Tucker J. FE. Barker Albany R. G. Palmer Mary Keily Glouster

Athens Student Named To OSL Honor Roll

Samuel A. Chaney, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Chaney of 16 N Congress St, earned a spring quarter honor roll placement at Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences with an average of 3.25 or higher under university standards.

Samuel A. Chaney Oscar Chaney Congress St Ohio State Uniersity College of Arts and Sciences

Albany Man Bound to Grand Jury in Non-Support Case

Billie M. Beckley of Albany was bound to the grand jury after pleading not guilty to a non-support charge. The 24 year old was freed on a $200 bond and awaits grand jury action after the case filed by Marilyne Douglas Beckley.

Albany Peter B. Seel Billie M. Beckley Marilyne Douglas Beckley

Exams Announced For Federal Posts

The U.S. Civil Service Commission announces examinations for patent examiner and shorthand reporter posts with salaries from 3410 to 5089 dollars and 3795 to 4205 dollars respectively. Details and applications available at the post office from local secretary F. D. Higgins.

U.S. Civil Service Commission F. D. Higgins

DePue Dies at 78 in West Virginia

Hal W. DePue 78 of Sharpsburg died Tuesday after surgery in a Parkersburg hospital. Born Aug 23 1873 in Roane County near Spencer WV he was a farmer and 32nd degree Mason. Survived by wife Mary Simmons DePue four sons two daughters and one grandchild. Funeral and burial set for Thursday in Spencer WV.

Hal W. DePue Sharpsburg Parkersburg Mr. DePue Roane County Spencer W. Va West Virginia DePue Athens County Mary Simmons DePue Henry and Chilton Athens Leonard James N. Lei J. M Hanna Charleston W Va

Truck Brakes Fail Damages Three Cars on College Street

City police report a truck owned by Cussins and Fearn Co. broke loose on College Street and crashed into two parked cars after brakes failed. Driver Charles F Jones, 107 Mill Street, had just parked heading south near College and Washington. Cars owned by Robert Cunningham and Verri W Barnes were damaged.

Cussins and Fearn Co College St Charles F Jones Mill St College and Washington Robert Cunningham Athens Route 5 Verri

Ohio Kefauver Delegates Push Stop Stevenson Drive

Ohio's 31 Kefauver delegates joined a push to block Gov Stevenson with a breakfast meeting invitation from Estes Kefauver. The split 62 Ohio delegates stand 27 Kefauver 27 Bulkley, with Bulkley pledging to switch if Stevenson gains momentum.

Ohio Kefauver Gov. Stevenson Chicago Herbert S. Duffy Columbus Estes Kefauver Tennessee Duffy Robert J. Bulkley Cleveland Adlai Stevenson Illnoise Ihim Bulkley Stevenson Parence H. Kinsley

Middletown Youth Wins Radio Scholarship

Dave Watson a June graduate of Middletown High School is named the first recipient of a $100 radio scholarship to Ohio University beginning in September He will major in radio with a focus on sports casting and recently completed a two week workshop on campus led by Vincent Jukes director of university radio.

Dave Watson Middletown High School Ohio University Watson Vincent Jukes University

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