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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1951

Page

12

Ohio University to award 790 degrees at 136th commencement

About 790 Ohio University seniors will receive bachelor and master degrees at the 136th June commencement on College Green under the McGuffey Elms. The 1951 class is the second largest in the university's history, with more than 200 Army and Air Force ROTC commissions and a keynote by Dr Howard L Bevis of Ohio State. In bad weather, ceremonies move to Memorial Auditorium with a 10 30 a m baccalaureate service by Dr Horace E Cramer. Alumni events include reunions for five year classes, noon class luncheons, golf at Athens Country Club, and a commencement supper on the College Green.

Ohio University College McGuffey Howard L. Bevis Ohio State University Memorial Auditorium Horace E. Cramer Ohio U McKendree Methodist Church Washington, D.C Athens Country Club College Green

Fireworks Ownership Sale Banned In Ohio

Sheriff George Bate ran follows a warning from state fire marshal Harry J Cal lah an and the attorney general office. The advisory enforces Ohio law restricting sale possession or use of fireworks to professionals, including sparklers snakes fountains and rockets. Public displays at fairs and carnivals require permits from the mayor or sheriff, depending on location.

George Bateran Harry J. Callahan Ohio Attorney General's Office Ile Bateman

Shade Woman Injured After Walking Into Truck

An elderly Shade woman, Florence King, 70, was injured Tuesday afternoon after she walked into the side of a pickup truck on Route 33. She was taken to Sheltering Artiis Hospital with head lacerations, concussions of the arms and hip, and abrasions. The driver, William W. Covington, 18, Athens Route 5, was not held.

Shade Florence King Artiis Hospital State Highway Patrol Miss King William W. Covington Athens

McGuffeyans To Meet At First Christian Church

The Athens County McGuffey Society will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the First Christian Church according to Charles E Miller president.

Man Held for Questioning In Slaying

A 34-year-old Connett area resident was arrested for questioning in the slaying of Mrs. Ora Mae Kesterson. Sheriff Bateman said the suspect gave a credible account of his day, and officials will verify it with locals as authorities await a full pathology report on the May 24 discovery.

George Bateman Ora Mae Kesterson Connett Bateman Kesterson Estella Powell Carbondale John H. Elias

Lions Club to sponsor YMCA camp attendance this summer

The Athens Lions Club announces three local boys will be sponsored for attendance at YMCA Camp Nelson Dodd this summer during their Tuesday meeting. Other actions included induction of new member Robert Sands, a Lions history talk by Arthur Ellis, and reports on the state convention in Akron by Clayce Martin, Frank Riegel, Richard Cox, and Denver Gooding.

Athens Lions Club Nelson Dodd Robert Sands Arthur Ellis Akron Clayce Martin Frank Riegel Richard Cox Denver Gooding

Partition of Land Asked in Jacksonville

Helen McCaskey Vaughn petitions Common Pleas Court to partition or sell a Jacksonville land plot she co owns with Walter McCaskey. She seeks partition if feasible without injuring the defendant. if not, she requests sale of her share.

Jacksonville Common Pleas Court Helen McCaskey Vaughn Walter McCaskey

Welch Divorce Cross Petition Filed in Common Pleas

Nell M. Welch filed cross petition and answer in Common Pleas Court denying charges of neglect and cruelty. She seeks divorce from Magmie L. Welch and asks for custody and support of their three children. The couple married June 5, 1943.

Common Pleas Court Nell M. Welch Magmie L. Welch Welch

Fisherman Fined For Catching Black Bass In Season

Clarence W. Boyer of Chester, age 27, was fined $15 and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle after pleading guilty to catching a black bass out of season in the Hocking River. Game Protector B. F. Swartz arrested him Tuesday afternoon.

Clarence W. Boyer Chester W. P. Mickle Boyer B. F. Swartz Hocking River

Marriage Licenses for Saunders and Whaley in Athens

Ivan Dale Saunders aged 22 and Carma Joanne Whaley aged 18, both of Athens, obtained marriage licenses. Also listed is Julian K. Smith aged 3%, Akron, and Betty Brown Craig aged 23, of Athens, with licenses recorded.

Ivan Dale Saunders Carma Joanne Whaley Athens Julian K. Smith Akron Betty Brown Craig

Secrets of fishing spots guarded by Edison Pletcher

With summer near the approach, anglers seek prime spots while oldtimers guard them. Spring bass stay near spawn, crappies move deep, and catfish drop to cool bottoms. In Athens County streams, early catches inch up as regulations open bass fishing at Lake Hope and nearby waters. Refined surveys by Don Slagle and the Wildlife Division aim to map where favored areas lie.

Edison Pletcher Ben Swartz Athens County Game Protector Hocking River Margaret Sugar Margaret Creek Lake Hope Athens County Shade River Wood Lake Back Lake White's Mill Hocking Zalesk| State Forest Division of Wildlife Don Slagle Division of Wildlife Office Athens

Births and discharges at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Carl Mathews Ath ens a new admitted Riley Judson Jacksonville Mrs Olive Smith Glouster Cassius Atkinson Athens Patricia Ann Love Athens Lee Dunfee Stewart Juanita Salyers Athens Mrs Mabel Pidcock Athens Mrs Flo Henry Glouster Curtis Stout Mineral Ditto discharges include Mrs Wilber Johnson Trimble and son Mrs Elizabeth Mechem Athens Sarah Seel Albany Russell Seel Albany and Mrs Laura Rosenberg Athens

Riley Judson Jacksonville Olive Smith Glouster Cassius Atkinson Athens Patricia Ann Love Lee Dunfee Stewart Juanita Salyers Mabel Pidcock Flo Henry Curtis Stout Mineral Wilber Johnson Trimble

Rites for Lane Infant Held at West Union Cemetery

Graveside services were conducted at West Union Street Cemetery on Wednesday by the Rev. Phil Porter Jr. for Jennifer Lane, stillborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lane of 26 Elmwood Place. Survived by sister Charlotte Anne, 6, and grandparents Mrs. F. J. Lane of Marshall, Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. William N. Lewis of Iron Mountain, Michigan.

West Union Street Cemetery Phil Porter, Jr Jennifer Lane Christopher Lane Elmwood Place Sheltering Arms Hospital Charlotte Anne F. J. Lane Marshall, Mich William N. Lewis Iron Mountain Mich

Daily Bible School Planned at Lancaster Street Church

A daily vacation Bible school will be held at the Lancaster Street Church of Christ from June 11 to 22 with two hour sessions each day. Edward White will direct the school, which is open to all children and young people of all ages.

Lancaster Street Church of Christ Edward White White

Pleasant Tuesday with warm 70 degree high

Pleasant weather characterized by a 70 degree high and a 56 degree low. By 9 30 a m the temperature rose to 68 degrees, marking a mild spring day with steady warmth.

Awards Are Presented at Assembly AHS Seniors Recognition

Athens High School held a senior recognition ceremony in the school auditorium with performances by students and a large list of honorees. Principal O J L Wood announced certificates for perfect attendance and scholarships, plus various letters and awards for band chorus drama and athletics.

Athens High School Bob O'Brien Clair de Lune Debussy Yvonne Sherow John Gianey Weese Dickman Ray Abraham Richard Robe Jim Dilley Cain The Martina Patricia Josten John Mitchell Thoughts of Love Pryor Paul Ullmark Lewis Roberts Jim Edwards David Neutzling Wayne Wamsley Margaret Reeder Dawna Bulloch Jane Roseberry Mary Sue LaFollette Corrine Clutter Sally Davis Sue Stout Susie Laughlin Margaret Algeo Sylvie Speaks Aliens High O. J L. Wood Barbara Barrows Pat Frost Martina Josten Harriet Sapp Eleanor Wickline Eileen Ahart Corinne Clutter Yvonne Sherrow Betty Lambert Pat Orcutt Jane Hooseberry Jan Tullis Annamae Houx Patricia Ernest Anderson Ronnie Coury Frank Hooper Richard Jones Jesse Lee David Lewis John Bob O’brien Jerry Jagers Harriett Sapp Ceive Diana Roach Ted Geary Frances Paterna Fingerhut Athens Arion Alpha Delta Chapter Kappa Kappa Psi Ohio University Alpha Kappa Chapter Phi Mu Alpha Carolyn Kellogg Sigma Beta Sigma Alpha Iota Clayton Smith Athens High DAR Stanley McKinniss Tors Megaphone John Smith Wood Yale Princeton Pauline Fierce Future Homemakers of America Group Pat Robinson Martha Davidson Evelene White

Fines levied against two men for intoxication

Two men arraigned before Mayor W P Mickie on intoxication charges. Richard Senn, 23, of 15 N Congress St, found guilty and fined 19 dollars plus costs. William Coots, 50, of 88 N Shafer St, pleaded guilty and paid 10 dollars plus costs.

W. P. Mickie Richard Senn N. Congress St William Coots N. Shafer St

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