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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1947
Page
7
Middleport residents near S Second and S Third Avenues woke between 12 30 and 1 am on Tuesday to sounds described as pistol shots backfire and firecrackers. Night Patrolman Ithamer Neal investigated Martin and Roller Drug Store area and questioned two youths who professed ignorance.
Leroy Spears of Middleport admitted guilt on intoxication charges before Mayor Horton Brown and will pay a fine and costs. Oscar Middleswartz of Portland pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars plus costs and returned to jail. Mable Motley of Middleport was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. James Searles of Middleport was released after charges of non support were withdrawn.
Harry Young, a Rock Springs resident, appeared before Mayor George Howell and changed his plea from innocent to guilty on a wife’s assault charge. He paid a $10 fine and costs after a prior charge of assault with intent to kill was downgraded for investigation. Prosecutor D. H. Peoples noted the rationale for the initial upgrade.
Thom as Weber reports 60 to 70 chickens missing from his Chester Hill farm in Meigs County. He says the first batch may have been taken during a Sunday night blackout caused by an electrical storm, with a second theft occurring Monday night while lights were on. Officers Frank Clark and Woodrow Wilson investigated.
Roger Spencer, who bought the Chambers Grocery merchandise and equipment, moves the stock to the Stansbury building on Mill Street. After disposing of surplus gear the store will be repaired redecorated and Spencer Market will occupy the space leased from Herbert Chambers.
Edward O. Rhodes lifelong Minersville resident died Tuesday at 11 30 am. He was preceded by his wife Louise. Survived by son Clifford J Rhodes at home and sister Mrs Margaret Patterson Athens. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 pm from Ewing funeral home with burial in Minersville Cemetery.
Mrs. Victoria McCarley and son Clarence attended the funeral for Don Neeper in Portsmouth. Neeper died Friday in Cincinnati from a heart attack. Military rites were performed. Surviving are daughter Sara Eileen and sister Helen Neeper.
Relatives report Mrs. Harry Craig Jr and child left California en route to Manila to join Captain Harry Craig Jr stationed there with the Army Air Corps. Robert Craig of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs H W Craig.
Jimmy Martin, 16 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Martin, is recovering at St Josephs Hospital after surgery. His grandfather Ed Hysell gave him a blood transfusion a few days post operation.
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