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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

7

66 Athens Countians Among OU Graduates

Athens Countians students at Ohio University will receive degrees in the Sesquicentennial Commencement. The list includes William Abraham, Harold Allen, Virginia Ashton, Charles Ashworth, and many others with degrees such as BSC BSEd AB MFA and more. The notice also lists additional Countians from Coolville Nelsonville Glouster and Millfield with assorted degrees and the degree key.

Athens Countians Ohio University Athens William John Abraham BSC Harold Emerson Allen Virginia Lee Ashton Charles David Ashworth Mary Florence Athearn Landis Dana Baker Bernard Big Claryce Ann Buck Watson D. Burnfield John Frank Cook Jean Frances Delargy Bsed Sarah Fisher de Laval Marilyn Grant Dilley BSJ Terence David Donaldson Geraldine Ayers ‘Eblin Merritt Cameron Flom BFS Charles Marvin Frank John Bard Gibbs Jo Ellen Goddard Margaret Jeannine Gottfried BSSS Nona Jean Green James Edward Hayes BSEE Robert Spring John Richard Herman Nancy Lucille Reiter Nass Billie Jo Nuzum Phillip Miller Nye Sharon Sue Oldfield Morton Patirick Kenneth Hadley Radlcliffe Arthur Charles Theads Elizabeth Llewellyn Robe Albert Lee Sagraves William Harry Sharp Yvonne Julia Sherow Richard Eugene Shoemaker Frederick William Stehr Chester Robert Turner Gilbert L. Wamsley David Lowell White Ralph Spencer White William Raymond Wilson William Leonard Wolfe Zhiggie Eugene Zebrowski BSME Dorothy Louise Brandeberry Coolville Ronald Falls Chapman Norma Jane Herbert Nelsonville Harold Meredith Hugus BSA Sondra Eileen Rose Glouster Ruth Howard Simpkins Millfield Brandt William Tedrow

Cross Bros Major Marker sales offer for monuments

When ready to buy a Major Marker see Cross Bros. Their 35 years experience in Memorial business will aid in selecting monuments. Located at W. Union St, they offer quality work and lower salesman commissions.

Cross Bros

Court House Elevator Bids Are Received

Athens County commissioners opened 10 bids Thursday totaling 50955 for installing an elevator in the courthouse shaft near the center. Bids covered general construction 28245, heating plumbing and ventilating 5265 and 5500, wiring 2465, and elevator equipment from Gem City 16994 Capitol 16665 Otis 16461 Warner 17262 Haughton 18577 Shepard 16000. The project includes new men's restrooms and ground floor alterations in the clerk of courts office and other office changes.

Athens County Board of Commissioners Co. B. Cash Co Athens Gosling Co Geiger Brothers Conrath Electric Co Gem City Elevator Co Capitol Co Otis Co Warner Co Haughton Co Shepard Co Clerk of Courts

Three Vehicle Crash Leads to Driver Fine in Municipal Court

John Marino, 19, of 69 E Mulberry St., was fined 15 dollars and costs after a three vehicle crash on W Union Street near Depot. Marino's car reportedly lost control on a curve, crossed the road and struck William Nicholson of Athens, pushing Nicholson's car into a parked panel truck owned by the Abraham Music Co.

W. Union St John Marino E. Mulberry St Marino W. Union and Depot William Nicholson Athens Nicholson Abraham Music Co

Driver Jailed for Failure to Pay Fined for Speeding

Sherman E. Schall an 18 year old of Athens Route 3 was fined 45 dollars and costs in Municipal Court on a speeding charge by the State Highway Patrol. He failed to appear after being cited a month earlier and was jailed for nonpayment.

Sherman E. Schall Athens State Highway Patrol Schall

Union Street woman suffers wrist injury at home

Mrs Elmer Dewey of 110 East Union Street sustained a severely lacerated right wrist when her arm went through a door glass today. The fire department emergency squad arrived at 10 15 a m and provided first aid before transporting her to Sheltering Arms Hospital for treatment.

Elmer Dewey E. Union St Dewey Sheltering Arms Hospital

Ex City Patrolman Begins Prison Term for Embezzlement

Richard McClung, 31, started a one to 21 year term in the Ohio Penitentiary for embezzling money from parking meters while a city patrolman. Sheriff George Bateman escorted him to Columbus after his guilty plea in Common Pleas Court.

Richard McClung Ohio Penitentiary George Bateman McClung Columbus Common Pleas Court

Draft Board Hours Temporarily Revised in Athens County

The Athens County Selective Service office announces temporary business hours. Starting Monday through June 28 the office opens 8:00 to 4:30 on Mondays and 9:00 to 12:00 Tuesday to Friday, closed Saturdays.

Athens County Selective Service

Auto Fire Damages Dover Car on Union and Smith Streets

Ronald Smith of Dover reported his auto damaged by fire Thursday night after a fuel pump leak led to gasoline ignition. Firemen responded at 11 04 p m to W Union and Smith Streets where flames erupted under the hood and burned all engine wiring.

Ronald Smith Dover W. Union Smith Streets

Three Men Fined in Municipal Court for Intoxication

Three men were fined in Municipal Court on city police charges of intoxication. Leroy M Ayers of Athens Route 4 and Fred Tippie of The Plains were fined $25 and costs each, while Floyd Misner of Sugar Creek was assessed $30 and costs.

Leroy M Ayers Athens Fred Tippie the Plains Floyd Misner Sugar Creek

Warden's Pay Cut Follows Record Sheep Claims in Athens County

Athens County commissioners voted unanimously to cut Warden Homer Barnhart’s salary by 50 per month effective July 1 after approving a record sheep claims total of 1107.55. The largest single payment was 909 to C. D. Henry and Son for sheep killed and crippled, tied to roving dogs blamed for damage in Ames and Bern townships.

Athens County Homer Barnhart Barnhart C. D. Henry Dog and Kennel Fund

Court Fines James Gordon For Speeding In Athens

James Gordon, 24, of Athens, was arraigned in Logan Mayor Joseph Phillips court on a State Highway Patrol speeding charge and fined 10 dollars plus costs.

James Gordon Athens Logan Joseph Phillips

Blood Drive in Athens County Faces Cancellation

The Athens County Red Cross warns the blood program may end if pledges do not reach 3000 by June 30. Only 2010 in pledges has been secured as the mobile unit plans a July 12 visit at First Methodist Church, with 11 registrations so far.

Athens County Red Cross Clarke Daily Mons

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. William Bartels of Glouster welcomed a son and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gaston of Carpenter welcomed a daughter. Admitted patients include Judith Ann Shaver of Athens Dennis Cade of Athens and several others: Mrs. Doris Eastman Coolville Route 3 Mrs. Helen S. Rose Corning Carl Gustavson Jr. Athens Mrs. Gayle Elliott Lancaster and Mrs. Rosalie DeWeese Athens.

William Bartels Glouster Paul Gaston Carpenter Judith Ann Shaver Athens Dennis Cade Doris Eastman Coolville Helen S. Rose Corning Carl Gustavson, Jr Gayle Elliott Lancaster Rosalie DeWeese

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