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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1950

Page

5

Four Hurt When Pickup Crashes Through Fence on Route 56

Four people were hospitalized after a pickup truck went out of control when a wheel came off near Athens. Injuries ranged from possible head injuries to a fractured leg. all were listed in good condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Athens State Highway Patrol Marvin Sickels New Marshfield Keith MacFadden Dean MacFadden Jack Conkey Sheltering Arms Sickels Guy Graham Robert Lee Webster Toledo Thomas Clark Amesville

Census drop in Athens and nearby towns hints at population shift

Ironton district census supervisor Lucy G. James told Athens Mayor W P Mickle that Athens may have about 11 446 residents including University of Ohio students under the new counting rule. Excluding students the 1950 figure would be around 7000, down from 7696 in 1940, with decreases also reported for Glouster and Chauncey.

Athens City W. P. Mickle Lucy G. James Ironton Mickle Census Bureau Ohio University Athens B. T. Grover Mechanicsburg University East State St Glouster Chauncey James the Plains

Suit Filed Over Car Crash Damages

Max Kinneer sues for 249.89 in common pleas court alleging negligence and recklessness by two tourists. David Howell of Wichita and Ralph Styron of Morehead City are named defendants with an attachment sought on their car.

Common Pleas Max Kinneer E. State Sr Kinneer W. Parker Walker David W. Howell Wichita Kan Ralph Styron Morehead City N.C E. State St Howell Styron

Ex-Resident Thelma Marquis Dies at 44 in Massillon

Thelma L. Marquis aged 44, native of Athens, died Sunday in a Massillon hospital after three days of double pneumonia. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Marquis of Barberton and formerly resided in Athens. Survived by two sisters and three brothers. her daughter Margie Mae Lane and a brother Jesse had died earlier. Funeral services and burial were held in Barberton last Tuesday.

Thelma L. Marquis Athens Massillon George Marquis Barberton Dorothy Saulters Columbus Mary Frances Muciello Los Angeles Myron Eugene George

Weather brief reports warm day with afternoon storm

A brief shower is noted Friday morning after a high near 82 degrees as heavy thunderheads moved south. The previous day saw extreme temperatures around 85 degrees in the area.

Athens Police Hold First 1945 Practice Since

Athens police conducted target practice at the city park with service revolvers rifles and a sub mission gun. Chief Joseph B. Grogan noted scores were not high due to lack of practice and said sessions will continue for several dates. Nineteen members of the Athens Junior Police Club joined the event to learn firearm respect and proper use.

Athens R. A. Morris Harold Shields Rosser Bateman Joe McBride Harry Risley Joseph B. Grogan Grogan Athens Junior Police Club

4-H Club Officers Named In Shade Junior Severettes

The Shade Junior Severettes elected Joanne Gwinn as president Helen Jones and Ethelda Harris as secretaries Mollie Moore as treasurer Nancy Kirkendall as news reporter Helen Seipel as health leader Patricia Vore and Beverly Van Meter as recreation leaders. The Snappy Snippers of Carbondale named Rosamond Mace president Rosemary Kennard vice president Carolyn Clark secretary Anna Adams treasurer Glenna Lowry news reporter Janet Barber recreation leader. The Lucky Clovers selected Margaret Braley president Estella Elliott vice president Jean Castle secretary Carolyn Kyle treasurer Mary Ruth recreation leader with helpers Barbara Kyle Sue Verity Marilyn Neutzling Evelyn Fraley and advisors Mrs Howard Elliott and Mrs Paul Neutzling.

the Shade Junior Severettes Joanne Gwinn Helen Jones Ethelda Harris Mollie Moore Nancy Kirkendall Helen Seipel Patricia Vore Beverly van Meter Carbondale Rosamond Mace Rosemary Kennard Carolyn Clark Anna Adams Glenna Lowry Janet Barber The Lucky Clovers Margaret Braley Estella Elliott Jean Castle Carolyn Kyle Mary Ruth Barbara Kyle Sue Verity Marilyn Neutzling Evelyn Fraley Howard Elliott Paul Neutzling

Shelter Men and Families Noted at Athens Area

A hospital note lists births for several families including Mr and Mrs Wilford Tippie of Athens Route 1 with a daughter and Mr and Mrs Philip Frohlich of Athens with a daughter. Other entries include Mr John D Davis Glouster and Mrs Evelyn Ward Athens with additional names and households in the region.

Wilford Tippie Athens Philip Frohlich

Alimony Sought In Court Action

Minnie Pincelli sues for alimony in common pleas court claiming marriage on October 4 1946 in Westchester Virginia and one child. she also cares for two of her own children and one of the defendant s from a prior marriage.

Common Pleas Court Minnie Pincelli Don Birge Pincelli Westchester

Band Practice Set at New Marshfield High School

Summer rehearsals for the New Marshfield Waterloo High School band begin Monday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Director Lewis Vaughn announced the schedule.

New Marshfield Waterloo High School Lewis Vaughn

Rural Life Sunday Observed by Ames Grange

Ames Grange schedules Rural Life Sunday on June 18 at 9 30 a m at Amesville Methodist Church. Rev Virgil Close will speak.

Ames Grange Amesville Methodist Church Virgil Close

Miracle Vitamins With Iron SoluSeals Ad

An optical advertisement promotes Miracle Vitamins with iron SoluSeals to aid frayed nerves stomach trouble and rough skin. It claims benefits for better blood and sleep with 100 tablets priced at 2.50 sold at Quick's Drug Store near the post office with postage and sales tax extra.

Quick's

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens and Surrounding Towns

A list of property transfers shows multiple transactions in Athens and nearby areas. Names include Rhoda W. Porter Julia Porter Wise Clarence Andrews Ella Morse Floyd J Barker and others with transfers to spouses and relatives in Athens York Buchter Glouster Stewart Dover Chauncey and Carthage.

Rhoda W. Porter Julia Porter Wise Athens Clarence Andrews James Woodrow Andrews Buchter York Ella Morse Dick King Albany Floyd J. Barker Wade W. Burk R. E. McDaniel Clarence Casteel Guysville Carthage Mary J. Binderbasin Columbus Joseph M. Beshara Stewart John Paul Donovan Leslie E. White Inlet William M. Singer Grace Dailey Rome Margaret Frost Athens Home Telephone Co C. E. Foughty Herbert H. Harris Dover Leon DeVale Robinson, Jr Frederick A. Swearingen L. G. Worstell, Jr H. C. Musser Dale Morris Hampton W. Johnson Alexander Roy Norris C. E. Norris Canaan John A. Leavitt Marie B. Williams Samantha Alice Robinson Orange D. H. Robinson James A. Hines Charles Russell Hines Ames Elizabeth L. Harvey James Burton Chauncey Jessie Frum Lee Dennis E. Hixson Ames FE Hixson Amos E. Hixon Dennis FE. Hixson Margaret VI. Stalder Clara Elizabeth Williams Edna E. Hutchins J. P. Donovan Don D. Tullis Alma Vincent Milfield Charles L. Vincent New York

Three Jailed for Failure to Pay Fines

Three men were confined to the county jail Friday morning for failure to pay intoxication fines assessed by Mayor W P Mickle. Each man, fined $19 and costs after guilty pleas, were Lawrence Schofield 49 Athens Route 2 Harry Richards 45 Wellston and Johnny Walker Jr 28 Richmond Va Schofield and Richards were arrested by city police and Walker by Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce.

W. P. Mickle Hey Lawrence Schofield Athens Harry Richards Wellston Johnny Walker, Jr Richmond Schofield Richards Walker Frank Joyce

Two Released After Treatment of Injuries

Two persons were released after treatment of injuries Thursday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs. Hazel Burke, Carpenter, received treatment for injuries from a fall, and Harold Brown, Athens Route 3, was treated for a laceration of his foot. The child struck his foot with an ax, hospital officials explained.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Hazel Burke Carpenter Harold Brown Athens

New Officers Elected By Athens Knights of Columbus

J B Vanity was reelected grand knight for the lodge year starting July 1. Walter Ervin is deputy grand knight with Louis Ruman chancellor and A F Padden advocate. Chaplain Rev Father James McMahon. Ronnie Coury sent to Xavier University seminar “Operation Youth.” Meetings reduced to first Sunday each month at 7:30 p.m.

Athens Council Knights of Columbus J. B. Vanity Vanity Walter Ervin Louis Ruman A. F. Padden William Lavelle E. H. Gallagher Edward Banik Gabriel Guerra Phil Lavelle J. B. Grogan James

Albany Youth Judged Sane After Exam

Wayne Martin an Albany youth aged 18 was judged sane after a month long examination at Lima State Hospital. He was indicted for criminal assault and pled guilty. He will be sent to Athens for sentencing within days.

Lima State Hospital Wayne Martin Albany Roy D. Williams Martin R. E. Bush- Ong Athens

Guardsmen Form Kitchen Detachment at Buckeye Boys State

Athens National Guard nine members serve as a kitchen detachment at the American Legion Buckeye Boys State in Camp Perry Port Clinton. They left June 9 and return June 20 under Capt. James Abraham. Detachment members include Sergeants Gates Skatzes Mansfield Hoch Abraham Glover Corporals Hudnall Callentine and Pvt Victor Hudnall.

Athens National Guard American Legion Buckeye Boys’ State Camp Perry Port Clinton Athens James Abraham James Gates Daverance Skatzes Charles Mansfield Harold Hoch Charles Abraham Harold Glover Jack Hudnall John Callentine Pvt Victor Hudnall

Scooter Driver Fined After Intersection Plea

Earl Funk 18 of Athens was fined five dollars with costs suspended after pleading guilty to failing to stop at an intersection. He was arrested by city police and arraigned Thursday before Mayor W P Mickle.

Earl Funk Athens Funk W. P. Mickle

Athens County Native Dies In Chillicothe

George A. Carbaugh 75 native of Athens County died Thursday in a Chillicothe hospital after five years of heart illness. Survived by wife Hazel Hough a daughter Edith Irene Carbaugh of Columbus a brother Herbert Carbaugh of Athens and two sisters Mrs Frank J Hooper of Athens and Mrs Arthur Adair of Hebron. Funeral Saturday 2 p m Ware funeral home Chillicothe with Rev O W Stockman. Burial Grandview Cemetery Chillicothe. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.

George A. Carbaugh Athens County Chillicothe Mr. Carbaugh Addison and Lavina Ellis Carbaugh Hazel Hough Edith Irene Carbaugh Columbus Herbert Carbaugh Athens Frank J. Hooper Arthur Adair Hebron United Commercial Travelers Ross County Conservation League Ware Funeral Home O. W. Stockman Grandview Cemetery

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