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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
11
A burglar struck the Five Mile Inn between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. stealing whiskey and cigarettes after breaking a front door pane. The tavern owner noted the place had been robbed before and described the frequent burglaries. The incident prompted sheriff involvement and an ongoing investigation.
Norman McNichols of Laurelville Route 1 pleaded guilty to assault and battery charged by his wife Francis He was fined ten dollars and costs after appearing voluntarily following notice of two warrants issued for his arrest in Magistrate E E Brights court Monday night
Grand jury action pending, Arthur J. Queen of Glouster Route 2 and Walter Hopstetter of Logan Route 4 released on recognizances of 1000 dollars each. Queen accused of oil well equipment theft near Gore, alleged sale to a Glouster junk dealer, later admitted stealing a battery from a strip mine shovel. Queen’s three younger brothers’ cases moved to Morgan County Juvenile Court. Hopstetter pleaded guilty to failure to provide for minor children.
Mr and Mrs vonaia Snyder announce the birth of a son on May 23 at Mount St Marys Hospital Nelsonville. He is named Mark Damon. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ed fuard Snyder of New Straitsville Route 1 and Mr and Mrs Emnett Snyder of Murray City.
The Nelsonville city board of education approved a new office practice course for the coming year and an unspecified loan from a local bank. They increased the high school principal and superintendent salaries, set a budget hearing date, and outlined a salary schedule for teachers effective January 1 1957. The board also approved several staff salary increments and announced a resignation from board member Gerald Wesling, with no successor named for his term ending next year.
Probate Court filed appraisements for three estates from Logan and Laurelville. The Dietzel estate in Logan valued at 18412.17, the Fickel estate valued at 8441.30, and the Finney estate valued at 4750. Executors and appraisers include Mary Luke, Pearl Fetheroll, Damon Jacobs, and Gladys Griffin with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Nelsonville Home Club members and delegates from Logan Athens McArthur Jackson Middleport Gallipolis Ironton Marietta and Nelsonville attended a district leadership conference at Mount St Mary Health Center in Nelsonville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event featured state representative Helen Kropp and district director Helen Rush with discussions on duties aims and purposes under the conference theme The Privilege of Responsibility. A marriage announcement and other society notices followed.
A stay dog that bit Ralph O. Stephen of Route 75 Logan was ruled not rabid after brain tissue tests at the Athens Southeast District Laboratory. Stephen was visiting the Ray start home when his right hand was severely bitten while trying to pet the animal. he received treatment from a Logan physician.
Two contempt summonses were ruled in Logan on June 16 requiring defendants to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt. A hearing was set for James Sherlock in a separate suit filed by Nora Sherlock. Other notes mention a marriage license and individuals Thomas E Miller Jr and Alice Patricia Pilor, both listed with ages.
Warner and Thomas nuptials held at St John’s Catholic Church with celebration at Blosser’s. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with matching veil and carried white roses. Attendants included Frances Thomas in pale green nylon, best man Warner Thomas, and out of town guests attended from Columbus to Nelsonville. A wedding breakfast followed at Blosser’s.
The Star Sewing Circle was entertained at Marfare Sherrat Leh's home. The hostess led the session. The June meeting will be at Nellie Orndorf's home.
The Hocking Garden Club schedules its annual garden tour on Wednesday with members meeting at 3 a.m. at Mrs. Joseph Phillips home. A pie a la lunch will follow the tour as activities include floral arrangements and container design tips.
Nelsonville news reports hospital notes and local society updates. notes mention burn injuries and Mrs Rollie Fisher among residents covered in the column with brief community details.
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