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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

3

Wife of Former Athens Resident Dies

Mrs. David V. Cooper wife of a former Athens resident died May 23 in St Luke s Hospital Houston Texas She is survived by her husband and a 3 year old son David Mark She was Marilyn Jean Smith of Shaker Heights Burial was held Saturday at Knollwood Cemetery Shaker Heights

David V. Cooper Athens St. Luke’s Hospital David Mark Marilyn Jean Smith Shaker Heights Knollwood Cemetery

Two Cases Dismissed In Municipal Court

Two cases were dismissed Thursday in Municipal Court on motions of the prosecution. They involved Terry Oyster, Ohio University student charged with auto theft, and David Ross, Athens, charged with trespassing and intoxication.

Municipal Court Terry Oyster Ohio University David Ross Athens

Innocent Plea Entered In Non-Support Case

Dale A. Morris of Athens Route 5 pled innocent in Municipal Court to a non-support charge. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $300 bond, charged by Louise Morris of the same address.

Dale A. Morris Athens Louise Morris

Case Dismissed Against John C Rumbarger in Municipal Court

City police charges against 23 year old John C Rumbarger of 77 Franklin Ave were dismissed in Municipal Court on Wednesday. He had pleaded innocent to the charge after an accident investigation and the court found the evidence insufficient to support the affidavit.

John C. Rumbarger Franklin Ave Rumbarger

Conservation Bearing Fruit In Valley

The author reflects on Hocking Valley soil loss from early farming and deforestation. He notes historic tree clearing, then explains how animal paths and remaining vegetation once balanced ecosystems. He argues restoration depends on prudent land use and renewed harmony between wildlife, water, and soil.

Athens Hocking River Richland

Altar Service Presented to OU Chapel by Mrs Munds

Mrs. William C. Munds of Wilmington Del presented a silver cross candleholders and vases as a memorial to Dean and Mrs Edwin W Chubb for Ohio University Galbreath Memorial Chapel. President John C Baker received the gifts noting they will serve future generations of students and faculty.

Ohio University Galbreath Memorial Chapel University William C. Munds Wilmington Del Edwin W. Chubb Munds John C. Baker

Burning Law Charge Is Denied In Court

Allen E. Locke of 28 S Congress St pled innocent in Municipal Court to violating a burning permit terms. He failed to watch a trash fire at 333 E State St rear. Bond set at 25 dollars for a hearing later.

Allen E. Locke S. Congress St Fire Dept Harlan Harris Locke E. State St

Driver jailed after crash on Route 33 near Nelsonville

William Joseph Long, 29, Cincinnati, escaped injury when a tire blew on Route 33 south of Nelsonville. He was jailed pending arraignment on charges of driving while intoxicated.

William Joseph Long Cincinnati Route Nelsonville State Highway Patrol

Athens Man Fined For Drunken Driving

Virgil Robert Williams of 18 Fern Street pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Municipal Court. He received a $125 fine and costs, six days in jail with three suspended, a four month probation, and a four month suspension of driving rights.

Virgil Robert Williams Fern St

Woman Hurt In Fall At Fairview Drive Steps

Emergency crew responded to 60 Fairview Dr at 9 20 a m Thursday after Mrs L C Mitchell 58 sustained a possible ankle fracture from a fall on outdoor steps. Her ankle was splinted and she was transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Fire Department Fairview Dr L. C. Mitchell Sheltering Arms Hospital

Market summary for Cincinnati livestock bids

Cattle and calves sold moderately to steady with cows steady to strong. slaughter steers and heifers mixed good to low choice around 1050 lb, 825 lb steer and heifer lots. Hogs 218 lb No 1 to 1-3 prices 17.10 to 17.60, sows 14.00 to 15.00. boars 12.00. sheep listings scant with not enough receipts to trade.

Cincinnati USDA

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