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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1960

Page

7

Athens to Resurface E State and Carpenter Streets

Athens plans street resurfacing on Carpenter Street starting Thursday at 7 a.m. and extending 792 feet along E State Street to the city limits. Carpenter Street will close 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with one way traffic on E State, and parking on both streets must end by 1 a.m. Thursday.

City Street Carpenter St E. State St Carpen Ter Quick's Drug West Union Street Athens, O Prescription Chemists

Nixon Nomination Cleared as Ablest Politician Seen

Jim Bishop reports from Chicago on the Republican convention with Nixon the focal point. Observers describe the stage managed show, wary of a real fight, while noting Nixon's vast experience and the evolving father son dynamic with Eisenhower as the campaign unfolds.

Jim Bishop the Messenger Chicago Nelson Rockefeller Richard Milhous Nixon Eisenhower America Soviet Union Pasadena Playhouse Nixon White House Rockefeller New York New Yorker Pres

Divorce Petition Cites Gross Neglect in Custody Fight

Margaret B Barkie files in Common Pleas Court for divorce from James Alexander Barkie, married December 17 1951 at The Plains. She cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty and seeks custody of their three children.

Margaret B. Barkie Common Pleas Court James Alexander Barkie the Plains

Local workers named in area labor details

Charles R. Holland 32 of Athens Route 1 repairman and Patricia Shaukis 19 of Athens Route 1 employed by Ohio University. Martin Wayne Lowery 22 of Glouster laborer and Bonnie Van Sickle 20 of Glouster Route 1 secretary. Wilbur Handa 19 of Glouster machinist and Barbara Matthew 20 of Murray City shoe factory employee.

Charles R. Holland Athens Patricia Shaukis Ohio University Martin Wayne Lowery Glouster Bonnie van Sickle Wilbur Handa Barbara Matheny Murray City

Florida Plans Dohnanyi Day

Florida proclaims July 27 as Dohnanyi Day honoring Ernst von Dohnanyi a famed Hungarian composer and Florida State University faculty member who died February 9 1960. Events include radio tribute in Tallahassee and a Mass at the Catholic church plus chapel and graveside services led by Gene Jennings former Ohio University pianist.

Dohnanyi Florida Roy Collins Ernst von Dohnanyi Florida State University Ohio University Tallahassee Gene Jennings Jennings

Bonds Forfeited By Two Drivers In Municipal Court

Two drivers failed to appear on traffic charges in Municipal Court and forfeited bonds. M Mabel Maxwell 58 Sharpsburg Route 1 was tied to running a traffic signal at Court and President streets with an 11 dollar bond. Basil S Cullison 18 The Plains forfeited a 21 dollar bond for following too closely on Route 33 in a state patrol case.

State Highway Patrol M. Mabel Maxwell Sharpsburg Court President Streets Basil S. Cullison the Plains

Divorce and Custody Sought in Commons Pleas Suit

Rose Marie Rhoades a minor petitions for divorce and custody in Common Pleas Court through her father Carl Greenlee Albany against Joseph Albert Rhoades Albany. The couple wed in June 1959 at Carpenter.

Rose Marie Rhoades Common Pleas Carl Greenlee Albany Joseph Albert Rhoades Carpenter

Missing 14 Year Old Girl Searched For by Sheriff

No progress reported in the search for Juanita Holley 14 missing since Thursday night after babysitting at a sister's home in Columbus. The sheriff's department announced the status today.

Juanita Holley Connett Road Sheriff's Department Columbus

Wooster Man Fined for Operating Car With Previous Owner Plates

Rodney C. Falin, 18, Wooster, was fined $100 and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to operating his car with license plates of the previous owner. He was arrested on Route 33 by the State Highway Patrol.

Rodney C. Falin Wooster State Highway Patrol

Jacksonville Entry Probed

Jacksonville deputies investigated a break in at Eagles Hall reported Monday morning. The door was unlocked on the east side and juveniles were suspected. Missing were three cases of beer $18 in cash from the bar and a partial box of cigars.

Sheriff's Deputies Eagles Hall Jacksonville

Athens County Land Transfers Record Bulk

A series of real estate transfers listed for Athens County and surrounding townships. Names include Clyde L. White to David Lee Bailey in Troy Township and Dorothy Mulpas to Henry G. Hoisington in Athens, among numerous other parcel moves and transferrals to individuals and institutions across Jackson ville, Amesville, New Marshfield, Dover Township, and adjacent areas.

Clyde L. White Coolville David Lee Bailey Troy Township Dorothy Mulpas Henry G. Hoisington Athens Charles Moore Coalville Ora Veater Carthage Township Effa Glazier Ohio Eastern Star Home Mt. Vernon Henry’s Amesville William Hahn Paul Hawk Currier Harry V. Everett George S. Roberts Inlet Maplewood Place Nate Knowlton Lee Township Ben Dorsey

Mercury hits 92 in Athens as heat returns

Humid weather returned to Athens Monday with a high of 92 and a low of 62. Early morning readings matched yesterday, with 82 at 10 a.m. A threat of rain was noted for the day.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer

Driver Hurt In Route 33 Auto Crash

A Hocking County youth, Kenneth Mount, 19, Gore Route 1, is at Mount Saint Mary Hospital with internal injuries after his car rear ended a pickup driven by Harold Vaughn, 26, Logan, on Route 33 two miles north of Nelsonville. Vaughn escaped with lacerations and contusions. Mount’s condition is not serious and he will receive a court citation upon release.

Hocking County Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Kenneth Mount Gore Route 1 State Highway Patrol Harold Vaughn Logan Vaughn Mount

Shelter Notes From Army Hospital Names

List of names associated with the army hospital including Mrs. T. R. Hamilton of Chauncey Mrs. Martha B. Crow of Chauncey Pearl Brickles of Albany Route Peggy Dotson of Athens Robert Dale Cook Jr of Albany Route Mrs. Estella Shipley of Athens Wilbur Linscott of Athens and Mrs. Ruth Carsey of Athens.

Peggy Dotson Athens Robert Dale Cook, Jr Albany Estella Shipley Wilbur Linscott Ruth Carsey

OU Professor Attends OSBA Trustees Meet

Russell Miliken of Ohio University College of Education attends the Southeast Region OSBA trustees meeting in Columbus. Main business was final approval of plans for the association fifth annual convention and trade show set for November 9 to 11 at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Building.

OSBA Ken Ohio University College of Education Ohio School Boards Association Association Franklin County Veterans Memorial Building

Rail Crossing Crash Repeat Is Averted

Near Canaanville a stalled car near a crossing held up by workers narrowly avoided a repeat of a fatal B and O collision. A Diplomat passenger train from St Louis struck an ore truck last Friday, causing about 30 000 dollars in damage. driver Arthur Henderson escaped.

Baltimore and Ohio Canaanville Athens County B&o Lee Bretz Guysville St. Louis Athens Arthur Hendersan Marietta

Case Dismissed in Athens County Assault Charge

A charge of assault and battery brought by John Ferry of Athens against Ralph Fred Gambill of near Albany was dismissed Tuesday by Athens County Judge George Schoonover.

John Ferry Athens Ralph Fred Gambill Near Albany Athens County George Schoonover

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. State Kenneth W. Lands F. H. Brewer Co Lancaster Contractors Lay Lancaster Lake Michigan Lakeshore Drive Blackstone Hotel Conrad Hilton Los Angeles Mise Richard Buckeye Miles E. Hoon Cline Insurance Association Athens, Ohio Doctor of Motors Cerault Renault U. S Auto N. Court & Carpenter St Dr. Dohnanyi Fred A. Leaders Dover Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants J. C. Penney OSCRM Wooster Man Charles H. Ley Jessie W. Ley Mill St Elmer J. Jones Lawrence W. Graves West Hill Estates Cazimiera Bartkevicz Edward G. Whitehair Louis J. Murvey James Young B. M. Conant Holly E. Hudwell, Jr James T. Shipman Folden Burt Stumpf Route T. R. Hamilton Chaun Pearl Brickles Russell Milli AAA Club AAA Berry TOR Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc West Stimson Ave Athens Messenger Municipals Mutual Funds D. H Jonesy) Sams Vance-Leach W. State Street Ays Aew Whinkpool RCA Whirlpool Corporation Radio Corporation of America Buck Auto Supply Mill & State
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