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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

2

Two Suspects Held After Tavern and Store Entries

Two Athens County men were arrested in Millfield about two hours after tips led deputies to their home. George Kempton Jr. and James Richard Pincelli admitted breaking into the Blue Moon Tavern and Vaughn Earich Grocery Tuesday night, stealing 63 bottles of beer, milk, chips, a hair dryer, and seven packs of cigarettes. A 1950 model car was used in the spree. Police recoveries included the hair dryer and part of the beer.

Athens County Millfield Sheriff's Department Blue Moon Glouster Vaughn Earich George Kempton Jr James Richard Pincelli Chauncey Kempton DeWitt Walker Robert Allen Walker Skinner Earich

West Virginian Named To Head Shade Schools

George Greer named executive head of the Shade Local Schools to replace the late W. C. Kail. He has taught at Jeffersonville High School in Fayette County since 1956 and will start completing year-end tasks before a Aug. 1 one-year contract.

West Virginia The Shade Local Schools George E. Christman Shade Board of Education George Greer Jeffersonville High School Fayette County W. C. Kail Salem College Salem W. Va West Virginia University Wittenberg Army Signal Corps Greer Athens

Temperatures Moderate Across Athens and Rural Hamley Run

Moderate temperatures prevailed in Athens with a 10 30 a m reading of 78 after a low of 67. The previous day saw a high of 77. Rural Hamley Run posted a low of 63 and a high of 74 yesterday.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run

Hospital Admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Admitted list includes Ernest W. Coe and Mrs. Harry Henry among Athens residents. Others are Carol Quivey New Marshfield Route 1 and Howard Mills Athens. Also listed are Mrs. Jack White and son, Mrs. Charles Craig Corning Route 2, Russell W. Finsterwald Athens, Mrs. Robert Elliott Athens Route 1, Mrs. John Bail Athens Route 5 and son, Danny Hartley Trimble. Blood used one pint.

Ernest W. Coe Athens Harry Henry Sharpsburg Carol Quivey New Marshfield Charles Craig Corning Russell W. Finsterwald Robert Elliott John Bail Danny Hartley Trimble

Barrels Banned for City Garbage Collection

Arthur Coon city service safety director says large 55 gallon barrels cannot be used after June 20 for trash pickup. Garbage crews cannot handle them. residents must switch to regular garbage cans or smaller covered containers.

Arthur Coon City Service Coon

Shotgun Stolen From Ohio University Found in Trash

A 16 gauge shotgun stolen from Ohio University senior Michael Tressler was discovered in a trash can behind the Science Building. Custodian William Mansfield found the firearm as a friend of Tressler attempted to return it in Toledo.

Ohio University William Mansfield Ohio U Michael Tressler President Sr Tresser Toledo

Driver escapes injury in Route 356 crash

State Highway Patrol cited 43 year old Jack Felisco of Grove City in Athens County Court for conditional speed after his car left the road and tipped over an embankment on Route 356 early Tuesday.

Jack Felisco Grove City State Highway Patrol Athens

Marriage License for Wilbur Blatt and Sharon Barnhart

Wilbur Blatt age 35 from N. Baltimore a truck driver and Sharon Barnhart age 18 of Nelsonville Route 1 obtained a marriage license.

Wilbur Blatt N. Baltimore Sharon Barnhart Nelsonville

Columbus pastor to address Athens High Class of 1961

Dr. Otis A. Maxfield senior minister of First Community Church Columbus will address Athens High School Class of 1961 at the 8 p m commencement in the high school auditorium 113 seniors will receive diplomas. Invocation by Lt Robert E Wratten of the Salvation Army and musical selections including Moonlight Sonata and Valse Caprice are planned.

Otis A. Maxfield First Community Church Columbus Athens High School Athens High Maxfield Junior Chamber of Commerce Ohio Massachusetts Boston University Andover Newton Theological School Newton Centre Mass Council of Community Churches New United Church of Christ Faith Greenwich Robert E. Wratten Salvation Army Paul Omelsky Barbara Suchanek John Bowling Carla Miller Cheryl Kimes

Court Fines Two Drivers

Two traffic offenders were fined in Municipal Court Tuesday. James H. Cooper, 62, Athens Route 3, pleaded guilty to failing to yield and driving without an operator's license. He was fined 20 dollars and costs on the first charge and 10 dollars plus costs on the second. Hooper, 31, Athens Route 1, was found guilty of improper passing, fined 10 dollars and costs with the fine suspended.

James H. Cooper Athens Cooper James H. Hooper

Bond Forfeited On Burning Permit Charge

Allen E. Locke of 28 S. Congress St. failed to appear in Municipal Court for a burning permit violation. The court forfeited his $25 bond after he had pleaded innocent previously. Eight prosecution witnesses had been summoned.

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

Three Traffic Bonds Forfeited In Court

Three traffic bonds were forfeited in Municipal Court Monday. William B. Cable, 71, of 245 E State St, forfeited an 11 bond for going the wrong way on a one way street. Other bonds forfeited were Dean C. Smith, 36, Marietta, speeding, 21, and Robert D. Householder, 36, Lancaster, passing at intersection, 21.

William B. Cable E. State St Dean C. Smith Marietta Robert D. Householder Lancaster

Eagles Install Officers Tonight in Athens Aerie 529

Fraternal Order of Eagles Athens Aerie 529 will install officers for the coming year at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. A Dutch lunch will follow the meeting, stated Allen Easterling worthy president.

Athens Aerie Order of Eagles Allen Easterling

Entered Apprentice Degree to be Conferred in New Marshfield

Constitution Lodge F and AM will confer the Entered Apprentice degree at 7 30 p m Thursday, announced by Master Lester Cooper.

New Marshfield Constitution Lodge F&am Lester Cooper

Five Drivers Forfeit Traffic Bonds In Municipal Court

Four of five bonds forfeited Tuesday were posted by out of town drivers. State citations involved Gerald N. Watkins Grove City speeding $21 James E. Shank 175 Mill St following too closely $16 John W. Chappell Akron speeding $26 Harrison A. Cotter Jr. Clarksburg W V speeding $26 City police cited Fred Noel Larson 20 Wadsworth for a stop sign violation with a $16 bond posted.

Gerald N. Watkins Grove City James E. Shank Mill St John W. Chappell Akron Harrison A. Cotter Jr Clarksburg W. Va Fred Noel Larson Wadsworth

Auto Repair Bill Forgery Denied in Municipal Court

The hearing for Robert R. Johnson Jr. of Warren Road, 34, on forgery charges was set for Friday morning in Municipal Court. The complaint by R. Gerald DeLaval states Johnson signed an April 1960 bill for repairs at Bob Hess Inc with intent to defraud. Bond set at 150 dollars. Johnson pleads innocent.

Robert R. Johnson, Jr Warren Road R. Gerald DeLaval Athens

Relative Dies in Alabama. Henderson Family Mourns

Fanny Henderson Davis, 88, died unexpectedly Sunday in Sheffield Alabama. She was daughter of J. W. Henderson and sister of Richard S. Henderson, now deceased. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Pomeroy.

Lillian R. Henderson W. Union St Fanny Henderson Davis Sheffield Ala J. W. Henderson Richard S. Henderson Pomeroy

Veterans to Meet at Athens Barracks 1619

World War I veterans will gather at 8 p m Thursday in the American Legion home. Charles R Kinison, commander, says refreshments will be served.

Athens Barracks American Legion Charles R. Kinison

Ohio University high school press workshop expands reach

The expanding workshop at Ohio University expects 1500 editors and advisors from 350 schools. Sponsored by the OU School of Journalism, it runs June 18 to 24 with 50 staff, led by Prof. L. J. Hartin. Convocation talks by Wright Bryan, Charles Glover, Paul H. Miller, and Jack Gilbert, plus other speakers, will cover all journalism phases.

Ohio University OU School of Journalism L. J. Hartin OU _ school of journalism Wright Bryan The Cleveland Plain Dealer Charles Glover Dayton Daily News Paul H. Miller Akron Beacon Journal Jack Gilbert Messenger

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Piles Relief

A dollar figure notes yearly spending on pile remedies while druggists tout Peterson's Ointment as soothing and fast acting. A 60c box or 85c tube is offered with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Peterson

Former Area Resident Elected Arlington History Society Head

Don H. Nida of The Plains has been elected president of the Arlington County Virginia Historical Society for 1960 61. He is the first northern reared leader and previously served as treasurer. The group aims to raise 45000 in 1961 for Hume School restoration. Nida and wife Jane funded Arlington Heritage, a county history book now in a second printing.

Don H. Nida Carrie Nida Fred Nida Arlington County, Virginia

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