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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1950

Page

5

It Is Earlier Than You Think Says Trueblood at OU

Dr D Elton Trueblood of Earlham College told a near capacity Memorial Auditorium audience at Ohio University baccalaureate that humanity faces an exciting period if moral responsibility guides power. He warned against superficial religion and urged a new surge of lay leadership and church unity to begin a transformative era. Allen R. Kresge presided, Andrew Gregersen sang, Carol Nessley accompanied.

D. Elton Trueblood Earlham College Richmond Ind Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Trueblood Professor Trueblood Allen R. Kresge Andrew Gregersen Carol Nessley Washington Columbus

Four Car Crash Near Chauncey Injures One

A four car collision on Route 33 about a mile south of Chauncey left Ernest Lanning with facial lacerations. Lanning was fined after arraignment for reckless operation. Other drivers were John Tate, Wilson Guidry, and Charles Wingett. A second hit-and-run occurred on Route 216 near Buchtel involving Andy Thompson and Jack Shivver. Shivver pressed charges against Thompson.

Route Chauncey State Highway Patrol Ernest Lanning W. P. Mickle Lanning John Tate Athens Wilson Guidry Port Neches Texas Tate Guidry Charles Wingett Guysville Jack Shivver Haydenville Andy Thompson Murray City Buchtel

Firemen Respond With Extinguishers At Buckeye Cafeteria

A Sunday afternoon fire alarm at the Buckeye Cafeteria on North Court Street was caused by oven grease. Athens firemen used portable extinguishers and entered via a rear alley door. no damage was reported. Fire Chief Clarence A. Parker filed the report.

Athens Buckeye N. Court St City Hall Clarence A. Parker

Fail To Pay Fines Two Men Are Jailed

Two men were jailed after failing to pay fines from Mayor Mickle's court. Albert Miller 31 of 51 Depot St and Woodrow Knox 38 of 208 W Washington St pleaded guilty to intoxication and faces fines of 15 dollars plus costs. Raymond Tabler 33 Canton paid a 10 dollar fine for intoxication and was released.

W. P. Mickle Albert Miller Depot St Woodrow Knox Washington St Raymond Tabler Canton

Neglect and Cruelty Charged in Divorce Petition

Heloise Sisson files for divorce from Clarence Sisson in common pleas court alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They married December 8 1933 in Chauncey and have a 15 year old child for custody.

Common Pleas Court Heloise Sisson Clarence Sisson Chauncey

Judgment Suit Filed In Common Pleas Court

Theo Johnson of Athens files in common pleas court seeking $278.48 from Minnie Stalder of Chauncey. The amount stems from a promissory note dated November 10, 1949, now due.

Common Pleas Common Pleas Court Theo Johnson Athens Minnie Stalder Chauncey Johnson

State Patrol Conducts Auto Safety Study

State Highway Patrol conducted a highway safety check on Route 33 near Logan inspecting 1192 vehicles from 1 30 p m to 5 p m. Three drivers were arrested for lacking operator licenses while 195 vehicles received warnings for defects including stop lights and emergency brakes. Ray E Leupp and Henry Bethel both of Logan were fined after arraignment.

State Highway Patrol Athens Cambridge Marietta Gallipolis Steubenville Logan Roger Friend Ray E. Leupp Henry Bethel

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Mrs. and Mrs. William S. Keck of Albany Route 1 welcome a daughter. Admitted list includes Thomas E. Agustus of Athens with Mary Pratt. Edna Linscott of Athens. Violet Shields of Chauncey with Lois Ann White of Albany. E. R. Patterson of Trimble. dismissals include Clarence Throckmorton of Albany and son Jean Francis of Athens. more entries for Betty Gould, Helen Mace of Athens Route 1, Alexis Dupler Athens Route 5, Thomas Dew Chauncey, Lucille Whitacre Barnesville, Ralph D. Calvert Athens.

Thomas E. Agustus Athens Mary Pratt Edna Linscott Violet Shields Chauncey Lois Ann White Albany E. R. Patterson Trimble Clarence Throckmorton Jean Francis Betty Gould Helen Mace Alexis Dupler Thomas Dew Lucille Whitacre Barnesville Ralph D. Calvert

Innocent Plea Entered To Non Support Charge

Wilbur Householder of Glouster pleaded innocent to a nonsupport charge in Mayor Mickle's court. He was bound over to the grand jury and posted bond of 500 dollars. The charge, filed by his wife Sophfronia, alleges he would not support their five children.

Wilbur Householder Glouster Grand Jury W. P. Mickle Householder Sophfronia

Custody Sought in Divorce Case In Ohio Court

Marjorie Gabriel seeks custody of four minor children in a divorce filed against Floyd Gabriel in common pleas court. The couple married February 2 1935 in Chauncey. The defendant is confined to the Ohio Penitentiary for non support.

Marjorie Gabriel Floyd Gabriel Common Pleas Court Chauncey Ohio Penitentiary

Ordinations Announced at Ohio Methodist Conference

Bishop Hazen G. Werner announced ordinations at the Ohio Conference sessions. Mrs. Phyllis W LeMaster of Athens was named deacon and William A. Marshall of Albany was ordained elder.

Lakeside Hazen G. Werner Columbus Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church Phyllis W LeMaster Athens William A. Marshall Albany

Knights to Elect Officers of Athens Commandery 15

Knights Templar will elect officers at a Wednesday 7 30 p m meeting in the Masonic Temple. Refreshments will be served after the meeting, said J T Stiff, commander.

Athens Knights Templar Masonic Temple J. T. Stiff

Rain Douses Heat With Prolonged Storm Deluge

A weekend rainstorm capped a high of 84 degrees and kept Sunday under 74, dipping to 50 overnight. Total rainfall from Saturday reached 30 inches, signaling a dramatic weather swing.

Taft Urges Graduates to Think for Themselves on Public Issues

In a speech to Athens students, Taft warns that apathy weakens republics and urges personal inquiry. He cites media, radio, and government propaganda, urges obtaining original documents, contacting senators, and weighing liberty, local control, and equality when evaluating policies.

United States Athens Washington American Federation of Labor State Department Congress

Compensation Case Filed by Lawrence Bowe in Ohio Court

Lawrence Bowe of Chauncey filed in common pleas court a petition to continue under the Workmen’s Compensation Act against the Industrial Commission of Ohio. He was injured July 16, 1942, from smoke and fumes after a coal cutting machine accident and a burning cable incident. He says he received some compensation but his request for further relief was denied December 30, 1948 and at a May 11, 1950 rehearing. He asserts the injuries permanently affected his earning power.

Common Pleas Lawrence Bowe Chauncey Industrial Commission of Ohio Bowe

West Virginia Man Jailed for Non-Support

Aaron Bernard of Logan West Virginia was sentenced to one to three years in the Ohio Penitentiary for non support. Judge Roy D Williams imposed the sentence after Bernard pleaded guilty to an indictment from the May 1949 grand jury. Bernard had been at large since the indictment and was brought to Athens County after waiving extradition.

Aaron Bernard Logan W. Va Ohio Common Pleas Roy D. Williams Bernard Athens County

New Official Named For Athens Branch

Thomas F Jones of Cleveland has been named manager of the Athens office of Universal CIT Credit Corporation. A Bowling Green University graduate and Navy veteran, Jones recently served as a collection man for the firm in Cleveland before this appointment.

Cleveland Thomas F Jones Athens Universal Cit Credit Corporation Bowling Green University United States Navy Jones

City crash reports minor damage on E Carpenter St

City police reported a minor damage collision Saturday afternoon between a car driven by James Russell of Middleport and a truck operated by Harry Davis of Ironton West Virginia on E Carpenter Street.

James Russell Middleport Harry Davis Irmont W. Va E. Carpenter St

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Skivver Thompson Earl Hilleary Nelsonville Oscar Fulton State Patrol Sheltering Arms Hospital William S. Keck Knights TO Elect the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens, Ohio Senator Taft President Baker Grads Brookings Institution NRA OPA WPA America H. G. Householder West Virginia E. Washington St Athens, O Mechems Elsonville Jakes Hamburger Athens Ohio Ford New York Fashion Academy Beasley & Mathews, Inc Fred R. Beasley, Inc Ogg Motor Co
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