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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1953

Page

7

Canadians Deny Charges In Damage Action

Answers denying the charges in a damage suit have been filed in Common Pleas Court for Arlene Elizabeth Joe Hensel and Herman Martin Hensel of Windsor Indiana. The case stems from a May 18 collision near Myers Crossing that injured Sandra Bentley, 50,000 sought by her father Robert Bentley. The Hensels seek dismissal, citing Ohio law on liability and dangerous instruments.

Common Pleas Arlene Elizabeth Joe Hensel Herman Martin Hensel Windsor Int Myers Crossing Hensel Sandra Bentley Robert Bentley Martin Hensel Arlene Fense Hensels Charleston W. Va Columbus Jenkins, Williams, Wendt, Murray and Deeg

Vercoe Named District Commander of Legion

James M. Vercoe 17 Woodland was elected commander of the American Legion's Eighth District in Ohio at the Jackson convention. He had served as district vice commander and is to be district delegate to the national convention in St. Louis. A parade and entertainment followed the morning session, with Vercoe as unopposed candidate.

James M. Vercoe Woodland American Legion Ohio Jackson Vercoe Legion St. Louis Everett Barnhart Athens Robert Dunlap Ollie Smith James Wagenseller Lancaster Don Gallagher Wellston W. J. Brown Gallipolis Garnett Swallow New Lexington Elmer Roberts Earl Wrightsell Roberts Ben Williams H. E. Rowe Coalton Trilby Oiler Jack Milliken Howard Kingdom Conneaut Kingdom Ross Williams Oak Hill Charles Harrison Athens’ Color Guard Jackson Drum Donald E. Robinson Athens Post The Messenger

Sheltering Arms Hospital Births and Admits

Births listed for Millfield Albany Shade Athens Glouster and Coolville. New patients admitted include Edna Linscott Larry Patton Patricia Risley Betty Lou Easler Marvella Six Karen Linton Ruth Linton Connie Strickland Glenna Bailes Audra Chesser Virginia Thomas Marie Hanley Frances McNutt John Miller Jean Bailey and others. Discharges note twins for Wesley Keirns and others leaving with child and son.

Earl Brown Millfield Arthur Enlow Albany Howard Swindall Shade Edna Linscott Athens Larry Patton Patricia Risley Betty Lou Easler Marvella Six Karen An Ruth Linton Connie Strickland Glouster Glenna Bailes Audra Chesser Sadie Palmer Chesterhill Jim Hines Mary Carol Wheaton Edna Tippie Chaunce Donna Sue Randolph Delbert Bodkin Gertrude Reed

Ex-Resident Hurt In Columbus Mishap

Delbert Morris twenty four, formerly of The Plains, is in Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus with leg fractures and a mashed foot after an electric crane fell on him Friday evening at Columbus Forging and Iron Works where he has worked two years.

Delbert Morris Earl Morris the Plains Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Morris

Athens Board of Trade to Hold Luncheon Meeting

The Athens Board of Trade will hold its weekly luncheon Tuesday at noon at the Hotel Berry. Governor H. C. Bobo announced the event.

Athens Board of Trade Berry H. C. Bobo

Ironton Native Ella Fouts Dies at 85

Ella Fouts 85 native of Ironton died Sunday noon at her daughter’s home 7 N Congress St She was a First Baptist Church and Dorcas Class member widow of Joseph Fouts 1909 funeral at Baker's Ironton Tuesday 2 30 p m with Woodlawn Cemetery burial Survivors include two daughters Nancy Brown Ashland Ky Hazel Biddle Huntington W Va and several grandchildren and great grandchildren

Ella Fouts Ironton Walter L. Menshouse N. Congress St Henry Adams First Baptist Church Dorcas Joseph Fouts Huntington W. Va Baker’s Funeral Woodlawn Cemetery

Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

The State Highway Patrol arrested three drivers Sunday and Justice of the Peace T. F. Cecil fined Clair Follrod 21 of Chester 15 dollars and costs for speeding Morris Alderman 30 of Parkersburg West Virginia was assessed 10 dollars and costs for passing in a hazardous zone and John Deal 23 of Sharpsburg paid 5 dollars and costs in Amesville mayor Thomas Clark court for failing to observe a stop sign

State Highway Patrol Justice of the Peace T. F. Cecil Clair Follrod Chester Morris Alderman Parkersburg W. Va John Deal Sharpsburg Amesville Thomas Clark

Jail Terms, Fines Are Handed Out

Two women arraigned before Glouster Mayor C F Wallace received 20 day jail sentences and $50 fines for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Kate Hogue and Ineze Soho were confined to Athens County jail.

Glouster C. F. Wallace Athens County Kate Hogue Ineze Soho

Trustees and Clerks To Attend Toledo Convention

Athens County trustees and clerks will attend the 26th annual convention in Toledo Thursday through Saturday, according to Charles Cone, chairman. Speakers include T. Vincent Martin, James A. Rhodes, C. William ONeill, Charles R. Scott and other officials. Attending from Athens County are Clifford Ruth and several clerks and trustees.

Athens County Toledo Charles Cone T. Vincent Martin Bureau of Inspection of Public Offices James A. Rhodes C. William O'Neill Charles R. Scott Cone Clifford Ruth Athens County Association

Knights To Elect Officers At Athens Commandery Meeting

Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will elect officers at a 7 30 p m Wednesday meeting in the Masonic Temple. Commander C J Tippett announced the session and listed the time and place.

Athens Knights Templar Masonic

OU Graduation Sermons Urge Hope and Courage Amid Frontiers

Ohio University graduation speakers call graduates to keep the flame of change, pursue courageous political leadership, and embrace a new moral renaissance. Dr. Page urges faithful endurance through stormy days and a life of action guided by spiritual values and personal responsibility.

Congress Asia Ohio University Page Dr. Page

Carthage Stitchers elect officers in new 4-H club

An organizational meeting for the Carthage Stitchers, a new 4-H Club for girls of Lottridge, elected Carolyn Barnhart president Janet Beyler vice president Shirley Beyler secretary and treasurer Mary Allen news reporter Rita Starkey Evelyn Motter recreation leaders Sondra Price and Juanita Miniser food chairmen.

Order of Business Carthage Stitchers Girls of Lottridge Carolyn Barnhart Janet Beyler Shirley Beyler Mary Allen Rita Starkey Evelyn Motter Sondra Price Juanita Miniser

4 H Livestock and Crops Club elects officers at meeting

Roger McAllister was elected president of the 4 H Livestock and Crops Club at a Rome Canaan School meeting. Bucky Walsh is vice president with Robert McGill secretary Pat Walsh treasurer Donald Boyer news reporter Philip Johnson recreation leader and Graham Singer health leader. Herbert Sanger serves as adviser. Next meeting set for 7 30 p m June 10. The Whitehall Livestock Club elected Wilbur Boyer president with Ginny Depue secretary Daire Carmichael treasurer Buzzy Ball news reporter Mike Carmichael recreation leader and Donna Porter health leader.

Roger McAllister Rome-Canaan Bucky Walsh Robert McGill Pat Walsh Donald Boyer Philip Johnson Graham Singer Herbert Sanger Whitehall Livestock Club Claire Ball Wilbur Boyer Ginny Depue Daire Carmichael Leland McBride Buzzy Ball Mike Carmichael Donna Porter

4-H Club Officers Elected at Mohawk Maidens Meeting

The Mohawk Maidens 4-H Club at The Plaing School elected Beth Williams as president, Carol Carsey as vice president, Shannon Lovesey as secretary, and Donna McDonald as news reporter. Rome Canaan Jolly Girls 4-H Club chose Linda Wood as president, Kenana Johnson as vice president, Shirley Colburn as secretary, Clarice Featherstone as treasurer, Cleo Featherstone as reporter, and Dorothy Boyer and Jo Ann Chambers as recreation. Mrs Bernard Walch serves as instructor.

Mohawk Maidens Plaing School Beth Williams Carol Carsey Shannon Lovesey Donna McDonald Rome-Canaan

Worthing man fined for speeding by mayor

Richard Mallorie, 23, of Worthing ton, was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor Peter B. Seel after a speeding charge filed by the State Highway Patrol.

Richard Mallorie Worthington Peter B. Seel State Highway Patrol

Temperature climbs with clear warm spell

The thermometer rose to 74 degrees by 9 a.m. after a low of 69. Weekend extremes were 89 and 50, then 89 and 55, with a high of 83 and a low of 64 logged for Sunday.

Robbery and arrest disrupt quiet store scene

At the Baker and Stauffer store on E. State Street an armed robbery occurred when former worker Phillip Stauffer demanded payment, forced the owner to the register, and fled with $42.50 after injuring Gerald Stauffer. Stauffer and another man, Marvin Tom, were taken into custody as officers intervened.

E. State St Baker Joseph McBride Gerald Stauffer Joseph B. Grogan Phillip Stauffer Grogan

Theft Reported From Farm on Stewart Route 1

Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce reported a charger for an electric fence stolen from the Doyt Galloway farm on Stewart Route 1. The farm is the former George Tedrow property, the deputy said.

Frank Joyce Doyt Galloway Galloway Farm George Tedrow

Mayor fines Fred Savage for disorderly conduct

A $10 fine plus costs was imposed on Fred Savage age 25 of Northwood Drive after arraignment Saturday before Mayor Peter B. Po on a disorderly conduct charge.

Fred Savage Northwood Drive Peter B. Po

Insurance for business interruption discussed as a necessity

A note emphasizes including business interruption and other insurance types in regular business expenses. It urges discussing with the insurer to ensure coverage of risks like light and heat, highlighting protection as essential for ongoing operations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr, Vercoe Rick Gilbert Shannon Firestone Dealer Sheltering Arms Hospital Kasler Peter B. Yanity Joseph B. Yanity Morris Ave Georgetown University School of Dentistry Washington, D.C Athens High School Georgetown Vanity Public Health Service Staten Island N.Y Deane W. Malott Cornell University John C. Baker Harvard University Speeder Athens County Savings & Loan Co Masonic Temple Ltdg Tel Householder Mercury Robert Hollingsworth W. Washington E. Main Pomeroy Tel Rosser Bateman Marvin Tom Lebanon Tom Bateman Harold Shields Houck & van Dyke Donald K. Barstow Seiple & Kempton Id. M. Goddard Peter B. Seele, M. Gill Dwight H. Rutherford Earl F. Mathews, Inc F. R. Murphey and Son C. B. Dillon Guinther Insurance Agey Glouster, Ohio Nelsonville, Ohio Ouiey Insurance Agency the Salts Insurance Agey Fred Wright Houck & van Dyke, Inc W. Union St Athens, Ohio Ah Wat Wa Geet Ig Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Moore Benjamin Moores Kerr-Hunter Goodyear Tire Service Headquarters Mathews Union Holesale Oodyear Store
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