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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1959

Page

2

Parkersburg Man Faces Sentencing

Gary Dean Gregg 24 of Parkersburg returns to face probable sentencing for violating a five year probation term from Common Pleas Court. Gregg was arrested with James Sheppard 36 in an alleged December Pepsi-Cola plant burglary near Chauncey. Sheppard convicted and confined to the Ohio State Penitentiary.

Gary Dean Gregg Parkersburg Common Pleas Gregg James Charles Sheppard Pepsi-Cola Chauncey Francis D. White Sheppard Ohio State Penitentiary Harrisonville Ritchie County Max DeBerry

Rathburn Rites Set Wednesday at Haga EUB Church

Funeral services for Clarence E. Rathburn, 76, of Orlando Florida will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Haga EUB Church conducted by Rev. Earl Snyder. The Athens County native died Sunday in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Burial is planned at Haga Cemetery with calling at Fawcett-Stone funeral home.

Clarence E. Rathburn Haga Eub Earl Snyder Rathburn Orlando Fla Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens County Florida Haga Cemetery Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home

Blasting Damage Sues Swisher Coal Co Over Hanning Property

Ohio Farmers Insurance Co files in Common Pleas Court seeking 292 dollars plus interest from Dec 15 1956 against Swisher Coal Co Columbus and Ara Swisher Meigs County for damage to Kermit Hanning’s dwelling and cistern from blasting near his Alexander Township property between Nov 1 and Dec 15 1956. The policy coverage began April 4 1956 and the suit alleges damage occurred despite care in blasting.

Common Pleas Ohio Farmers Insurance Co Swisher Coal Co Columbus Ara Swisher Meigs County Kermit Hanning Fendant Coal Company Hanning Alexander Township

Injunction Filed Over Greenhouse Noncompete Pact

Billy R Neal and Fauna Marie Neal sue Charles Wachenschwanz Jr in Common Pleas Court alleging a Sept 3 agreement to buy a Nelsonville greenhouse and take possession Oct 1 includes a five year noncompete within ten miles. Plaintiffs say Wachenschwanz joined a competing greenhouse in Buchtel and competes with Nelsonville business.

Common Pleas Court Billy R Fauna Marie Neal Charles Wachenschwanz Jr Nelsonville Buchtel

What Do Basic Readers Tell About Jobs

Article by Mrs. Juanita Clyse supervisor of education in Athens County schools appears in the May issue of the Elementary School Journal. The piece analyzes basic readers and job topics to aid teachers in creating occupation units. Copies are in the county superintendent's office and at Ohio University library.

Juanita Clyse Athens County The Elementary School Journal Ohio University Library

Foreclosure Sale Sought on 200 Acres in Carthage Township

James R. Clark files in Common Pleas Court for foreclosure of real estate mortgage on about 200 acres in Carthage Township. Defendants include George Sherman Parker Roscoe Nichols Ethel Carey Guy Radcliff the Ohio Division of Aid for the Aged and Athens County Treasurer. Note of 2350 dated December 22 1953 and default interest. Judgment for 2340 plus interest requested with foreclosure and sale if unpaid.

Carthage Township Common Pleas Court James R. Clark George Sherman Parker Roscoe Nichols Nitro W. Ethel O. Carey Guy A. Radcliff Athens Ohio Division of Aid For the T. O. Kincade Parker

Income Taxes Still Due

Aihens and Vin ton County taxpayers owe back taxes, says IRS district director Nathaniel Looker. Local officer Herbert J. Kelly reports responses to mailed notices and warns follow-up actions may include wage levies and seizures if cases remain unsettled.

Aihens Vinton County Nathaniel Looker Internal Revenue Service Herbert J. Kelly Looker

Five Persons Forfeit Bonds In Municipal Court

Five people forfeited bonds set for traffic and other violations in municipal court. City police filed three cases and the State Highway Patrol two. Bonds forfeited ranged from 10 to 50 dollars, with individuals listed by name age and address.

State Highway Patrol William Semons Shively Hall Peter Colwell E. Mulberry Robert A. Zawolenik W. Union St

Versatility Shown by OU Foreign Students on Campus

The Ohio University campus hosts 65 foreign students active in the International Club and campus life. About 70 percent of the 48 male students study engineering and join engineering societies, with several in varsity and intramural sports. Women pursue languages sciences or mathematics, with 36 countries represented this year. Summer jobs span civil engineering in Athens and Columbus, while students like Hong Kim have seen much of the country. The group participates in dormitory governance and honor societies, enriching campus life.

Hong Koo Kim Korea Afghanistan Vietnam Ramesh Sattawalla Bombay India Abbas Amir Tehran Iran Hua-thye Chua Singapore Jordan Jack Tleel iProm King Mahmut Iris Turkey Athens Columbus Hong Kim United States Pennsylvania Chicago Daytona Beach Ohio University

Ohio University English Faculty Doctoral Degrees

Two members of the Ohio University English faculty will receive doctorates this month. Loren Davidson earns his Ph.D. from Duke University and Lee Kaufmann receives his degree from Indiana University.

Ohio University Loren Davidson Duke University Lee Kaufmann Indiana Universsity

Stainless Pazo Piles Relief Claims No Surgery Needed

Ad touts Stainless Pazo for piles promising immediate pain relief swelling reduction and tissue healing without surgery. Claims doctors tested results with three actions including stopping pain and itching, shrinking swelling, and promoting healing. Recommends suppositories or ointment from druggists with money back offer.

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