Fire Destroys Baker Settlement Home. Family Escapes
A blaze swept the four room frame home of Walter Gold at Baker Settlement, destroying the dwelling and contents. Mrs Gold and the three children narrowly escaped as flames spread from the kitchen behind a recently installed electric range. The family, with no contents insurance, now resides temporarily with Roy Gold on Fisher Road. Authorities reported no major damage in nearby Athens County. a few trees were toppled and transformers blown in the Sand Rock area. The fire occurred as Athens faced a heat wave with a 98 degree high and isolated storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Sand Rock
Amesville
Athens County
Washington County
Little Hocking
Porterfield
Walter Gold
Baker Settlement
Linda Pauline
Julie Dianne
Mary Beth
Gold
The
Athens Machine Co
Roy Gold
Fisher Road
Certificate of Compliance from Ohio and Massachusetts Insurance Bodies
Two insurance certificates state the compliance of Ohio and Massachusetts companies with state laws. They show 1951 assets liabilities surplus and income figures and are signed by Walter A. Robinson, Superintendent of Insurance of Ohio, with official seals.
Insurance department notices from Ohio for two insurers
The Superintendent of Insurance of Ohio certifies that The RESERVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Dallas Texas is authorized for the current year to transact insurance business in Ohio and shows assets 0.112,725.94 liabilities 150,929,6779 net assets 5,020.45. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of San Francisco California is certified to transact in Ohio and shows assets 186,683,625.25 liabilities 104,873,406.68 net assets 81,810,218.7. paid-up capital 10,000,000.00. surplus 71,810,218.57.
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State of
Pee
Reserve Life Insurance Compa
Dallas
State of Texas
Columbus
Ohio
Walter A. Robinson
Insurance of
Fireman's Fun Insurance Compan
San Francisco
California
Walter A Robinson
Bankers Life and Casualty Company Certified by Ohio Insurance
Superintendent Water A. Robinson certifies Bankers Life and Casualty Company of Chicago Illinois complied with Ohio insurance laws. The 1951 annual statement shows assets 114 673.32 liabilities 29 019 964.43 net assets 8 094 708.89 paid-up capital 1 000 000 surplus 7 004 708.8 income 58 435 expenditures 43 276 768.05.
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Ohio
Bankers Life and Casualty Company
Chicago
Illinois
Gale
Columbus
Water A. Robinson
Insurance of
Insurance company financials and Ohio official seal
The College Life Insurance Company of America based in Indianapolis reports its annual statement as of December 3, 1951. It shows assets of 1 396 513.32, liabilities of 1 056 13.32, net assets of 340 000.00, paid-up capital 200 000.00, surplus 140 000.00, income 1 038 274.51 and expenditures 961 096.832. Walter A Robinson signs as Superintendent of Insurance of Ohio at Columbus.
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Jim
New York
Columbus
Ohio
Walter A. Robinson
Toerance
M-5
Boston
Ofchusetts
Insurance of
State of
College Life Insurance Company OF America
Indianapolis
Indiana
Im Tn
Walter A Robinson
Superintendent of Insurance of
Net Income Reported By Texas Eastern Transmission
SHREVEPORT La Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation reports consolidated net income for the first six months of 1952 after taxes and preferred dividends of 5 262 681 dollars or 96 cents a share on 5 498 677 shares. Second quarter earnings equal 50 cents a share on common stock. Expansion via a new 30 inch pipeline system extending 791 miles from Kosciusko Mississippi to Connellsville Pennsylvania is substantially completed and slated to enter service about August 1 1952.
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Shreveport
Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation Today
R. H. Hargrove
Kosciusko
Miss
Local men enlist in Air Force training at Samson AFB
Servicemen James H. Stanley and James E Bean of Nelsonville enlist for four years in the Air Force and report to Samson Air Force Base Geneva New York for basic training. William E Brown of Pembroke also enlists for four years and will train at Samson AFB. William J Graham of Rutland joins the Regular Army for three years and will train at Fort Meade Maryland. Master Sergeant William Osterholt notes that men with pre induction physicals remain eligible to enlist and may choose their branch.
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James H. Stanley
James E Bean
Nelsonville
Air Force
Samson Air Force Base
Geneva
N.Y
William FE. Brown
Pembroy
William J. Graham
Rutland
Fort Meade
William Osterholt
Athens Area
Army and Air Force
Parkersburg Residents Moved From Hospital
Three Parkersburg residents injured Sunday in a Route 56 crash were moved yesterday from Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs. Cecilia Meredith and her daughter Betty Jane were taken by ambulance to St. Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg. William Gorby went to Huntington veterans hospital. Lois Winters remains in fair condition and Willis Smith is listed as good. Two other occupants were released after treatment.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Sheltering Arms Hospital
St. Josephs Hospital
Cecilia Meredith
Betty Jane
William Gorby
Huntington
Veterans’ Hospital
Father of State Patrolman Is Killed
Clyde I. Hague a 46 year old father of State Highway Patrolman Frank Hague was struck by lightning while standing under a tree on the H. T. Frank farm near Zanesville during Monday night’s storm. He left a widow seven children including Frank who has been attached to the Athens post since early this year.
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Athens
Clyde I. Hague
Frank Hague
H. T. Frank
Zanesville
Athens Post
College Grants Creative Writing Fellowships
The Rockefeller Foundation announced a grant of 41400 dollars to Kenyon College on Monday to fund fellowships in creative writing for students and writers associated with the college. The grant supports residency and stipend programs aimed at developing new literary talent.
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New York
Rockefeller Foundation
Kenyon College
Woman Burned to Death in Yorkville Home
Mrs Myrtle Fry, 535, was burned to death Monday in her Yorkville residence. Fire officials reported the blaze started in the dwelling causing fatal injuries to the occupant.
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Yorkville
Myrtle Fry
Military Mail Call names and addresses from The Messenger
The Messenger invites readers to submit service member addresses for a Military Mail Call column. Examples list Pvt Arthur F Thress from Lagan Route 3 Fort Knox Ky and Cpl Roy E Burnside from Athens with unit details, along with other service personnel from Ohio and Fort Worth Texas.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Thress
Arthur F
Lagan
Route 3
Co. C
13Th Armd Bn
CCA
Fort Knox
Athens Doctor Unhurt In Logan Collision
Dr A A Baldwin of Athens escaped injury when his car struck a vehicle driven by Ray Baker 21 of Newton Ky in Logan last night Baker sustained head lacerations and left arm abrasions and was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital He was discharged this morning Also present was Charles Orr of Athens who suffered no injuries.
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A. A. Baldwin
Athens
Logan
Baldwin
Front St
Ray Baker
Newton
Baker
Market St
Hocking Valley Hospital
Charles Orr
4 H clubs hold meetings at local homes
4 H Activities Shade Farmers and Farmerettes met at Len ard Lewis and Jackie Keirns homes. Chase Merrymakers gathered at Merrilyn and Elea nor Stanley homes. Health and safety record sheets were distributed and plans for the next meeting were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenard Lewis
Jackie Keirns
Evener Cited for Intoxication in Seel Court
Virgil W. Evener of Athens Route 3 appeared before Mayor Peter B. Seel on an in toxication charge filed by the State Highway Patrol. He pled guilty, fined $50 and costs, and was jailed for non payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil W. Evener
Athens
Peter B. Seel
State Highway Patrol
Evener
Columbus approves 128 percent gas rate hike for Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Columbus city council granted a 128 percent rate increase to Ohio Fuel Gas Co on Monday night. The ordinance requires voter approval on November 4.
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Columbus
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Carriers To Visit Treasure Island Amusement Park
Messenger carriers spending the week at Surnwner Camp in Buckeye Lake prepare to embark for the amusement park aboard the 50 passenger Sightseer. Upon disembarking at Buckeye Lake Park they receive free tickets for rides fun houses and other amusements.
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Treasure Island
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake Park
Patestides Dies in Columbus Former Athens Restaurateur
Patestides 69, Greek-born former Athens restaurant owner, died Monday in Columbus after years of heart illness. He served Athens civic life, ran a 148 West Union Street restaurant for 33 years until 1950, and lived in Athens since 1917. Survived by wife Emily and two daughters Thea and Mary, funeral set Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church. Friends may call Woodyard Funeral Home.
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Pat C Patestides
Athens
Columbus
Greece
Patestides
United States
Smyrna
Philadelphia
New York City
W. Unior
America
Gill Is Speaker At Rotary Meeting
Joe Gill of Athens now first assistant attorney general of Ohio spoke to Athens Rotarians about his experiences at the Republican national convention in Chicago earlier this month. Guests included C M Gill, an Athens insurance man and father of the speaker, introduced by Sol Rosenberg Rotary program chairman.
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Joe Gill
Ohio
Athens
Chicago
C. M. Gill
Athens Insurance
Sol Rosenberg
Rotary Program
Gill
Athens High School
Driver Fined On Two Patrol Counts
Kendricks G Bridges, 26, Euclid Drive, pled guilty in Mayor Peter B Seels court to two Highway Patrol charges. He was fined ten dollars and costs for driving left of center and one dollar plus costs for leaving the scene of an accident on Route 33. A 30 day jail term was suspended.
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Kendricks G. Bridges
Euclid Drive
Peter B. Seel
State Highway Patrol
Bridges
Athens
Pedestrians’ Rights Cited by City Police Chief
Chief of Police Joseph B Grogan urges drivers to use caution at intersections and respect pedestrians with a green light who have the right of way. He notes that this applies whether turning left or right and emphasizes that pedestrians always have the right of way.
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Joseph B Grogan
Grogan
Births and hospital notices from Athens region
Births listed for Mr and Mrs Kelly Price Athens a daughter and Mr and Mrs Paul M Thompson McArthur a daughter. Admissions include Lavina Fouts Glouster Barbara Hanning Millfield Gerald Sedwick Athens Lyle Stobart Athens Chesley Bentley Jenkins Ky. Discharges include Mrs George Whiteman Athens and son Mrs James Harner New Marshfield and son Mrs Cecilia Meredith Parkersburg W Va Betty Jane Meredith Parkersburg W Va William Gorby Parkersburg W Va Max Lewis Athens Willis Rose Athens Clarence Stanley 29 New Marshfield posted $20 bond for Mayors Court on intoxication charge after Saturday arrest.
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Kelly Price
Athens
Paul M. Thompson
McArthur
Lavina Fouts
Glouster
Barbara Hanning
Millfield
Gerald Sedwick
Lyle Stobart
Chesley Bentley
Jenkins, Ky
George Whiteman
James Harner
New Marshfield
Cecilia Meredith
Parkersburg
W. Va
Betty Jane Meredith
William Gorby
W Va
Max Lewis
Willis Rose Athens
Clarence Stanley
Mayors Courtiug
Youth Hurt In Motorbike Auto Crash In Athens
Gerald Lee Sedwick a 14 year old boy from Athens Route 4 was injured when his home made motorbike failed to stop and turned onto Hastings Addition Road from Rock Riffle Road. He suffered a fractured left ankle and cuts. Richard Wilson 18 also of Athens Route 4 struck Sedwick with the right front fender as he veered left to avoid the cyclist. Sedwick was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital about 7 30 pm. The car owner is F T Hellebrandt of 153 Morris Ave. Deputy Porter investigated and noted Sedwick turned left of a dirt island at the intersection before being struck.
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Gerald Lee Sedwick
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Hastings Addition
Richard Wilson
Wilson
Sedwick
Rock
Porter
Kiwanis Picnic Dinner Meeting In Athens
Athens Kiwanis members were rained out of an intra squad softball game last night and adjourned to the fairgrounds for a picnic dinner and meeting. Dick Hawke Kenneth Kerr Far Davies and Norman Dean were picked to represent the Athens club in a Kiwanis golf tournament at Springfield. A university string quartet and vocal soloists from Ohio University will perform at the next meeting.
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Athens Kiwanians
Fairgrounds
Athens Club
Kiwanis
Springfield
Dick Hawke
Kenneth Kerr
Far Davies
Norman Dean
Ohio University
Four crashes investigated by Athens patrol. one arrest made
State Highway Patrol from the Athens post investigated four crashes Monday. No injuries were reported but Frank Tuttle, age 67 of Toledo, was arrested for driving left of center after a Route S collision east of Guysville. Minor damage in a second Route S crash west of Athens involved Glenn Humberston and Delbert Goff. Ira Brooks, 46 of Mineral, left the road on Route SM, and June Morris, 17 of Athens, collided with John Norris of Newport in a Richland Avenue parking area.
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Athens Post
Frank Tuttle
Toledo
Guysville
Gerald Pea
St. Louis
Twtthe
Costa
Justice of the Peace
T. F. Devil
Athens
Glenn Humberston
Delbert Goff
Ira Brooks
Mineral
Brooks
Parkersburg
W. Va
Richland Ave
June Morrin
Jo&tn
Norris
Newport
Morris
Norris Auto Card
Commissioners Review Final Budget Data For County Agencies
Budget requests from two county departments arrived Monday for the 14 budget cycle. The Child Welfare Board seeks 8 78, N total with 16,500 for operation and 228 for the Children's Home. County Treasurer Ed Lasch requests 17,205 80 to run the treasurer's office next year. The board approved Joel Draper as assistant prosecuting attorney for July 1 to December 3.
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Soan
Child Welfare Board
Ed Lasch
Joel Draper
Dee
New Jersey Woman Credits Kellogg alt-saan For Relief
A New Jersey woman says after trying many laxatives she lost faith, began eating Kellogg's alt-saan daily and experienced remarkable relief. The ad claims the cereal provides bulk, nutrients, and vitamins, promising a money back offer if not satisfied after 10 days with an empty carton mailed to Kellogg in Battle Creek Michigan.
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New Jersey
Kelloens
Rattle Creek
Mich
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