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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1958

Page

6

Damage Suit Over Auto Crash Killed Nelsonville Couple

Jane Krieg Tye administrator of Leland Krieg estate sues Betty Lou Berry for 50000 in Common Pleas Court citing Dec 8 wreck near Pomeroy that killed Leland and Pauline Krieg. Plaintiffs allege Berry’s driver negligence caused the accident on Route 33 near Pomeroy as the couple headed to visit their daughter in Gallipolis.

Common Pleas Pomeroy Nelsonville Jane Krieg Tye Leland I. Krieg Betty Lou Berry Pauline D. Krieg Krieg Nancy Krieg Skomp Jane Krieg Tyo Sally Rosser Krieg Kriegs Corporation Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Gallipolis

Athens Ohio Fuel Gas upgrades pipeline network

Athens officials announce extensive natural gas service improvements planned by Ohio Fuel Gas Co. An electronic analyzer in Columbus identifies pipeline issues quickly while six future projects totaling 68 500 dollars are slated. New six inch lines replace smaller mains and regulators are installed at 399 homes to improve pressure and reliability.

Athens Ohio Fuel Gas Co Columbus Richard P. Bucher Goff Dunfee Frank W. Phillips Robert Artrup Columbia Gas System Service Corp Ohio Fuel Gas Company Ohio Fuel Columbia Gas System Ohio Pipeline Construction Co Newark Second Street Curran and Granville Avenues Phillips Central Ave West State Clark Streets Newark Company Columbia Ave Congress Madison Madison Ave Columbia East State Grosvenor St Townsend Franklin Ave Park Roosevelt Drive Forest St Fairview Ave Woodward Ave Ellis Ave Boyd St Highland Ave Garfield Ave Spring St Roy Cline Plumbing and Electric Service Richland Ave Union and Stewart Streets Elmwood Shannon Stimpson Ave Ambassador Laundries Carpenter and Townsend Baird and Shafer Streets Washington Lincoln Ave Elmwood Dr East State St May Ave Hudson Ave Lorene Ave Home St

Mansfield Man Fined for Intoxication in Court

George Kempton of Mansfield pleaded guilty to a city police intoxication charge and was fined $25 plus costs in Municipal Court on Wednesday.

Mansfield George Kempton

Ohio U enrolls 1650 in first summer term

A total of 1650 students enrolled as Ohio University opened its first summer session yesterday under a new five week format. With nearly 3000 others at workshops and clinics, the summer population surpassed 3600, though many will depart Friday night after the high school publications workshop concludes.

Ohio University

Driver Fined and Jailed After Open Municipal Court

Richard W. Wilson of 22 Oak St pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in an outdoor Municipal Court session led by Judge John Newcomb. Wilson, on crutches for arthritis, received $125 fine, three days in jail, and a three month license suspension. He stayed at the city jail until Saturday while his wife paid the costs.

Athens John Newcomb Richard W. Wilson Oak St Newcomb Wilson

City Civil Service Exam Scheduled for Firemen and Policemen

The civil service board announces a July 17 exam at City Building 7 30 p m to establish an eligible list for firemen and policemen. Applications available at Mayor Sands office due July 15 with fitness certificate and 2 25 fee. Board members: John Buck chairman Ira Burnfield J T Stiff secretary.

Civil Service Board Kenneth W. Sands John Buck Ira Burnfield J. T. Stiff

Amesville Native Beasley Dies in Maryland

Funeral services were held Wednesday for William Floyd Beasley an Amesville native who died Monday at his home in Silver Springs Maryland He was employed by the government in Washington DC until retirement and is survived by his wife Grace a brother Ralph of Athens a sister Jessie of Pataskala and a nephew Paul Beasley of Athens

William Floyd Beasley Amesville Silver Springs Beasley Washington, D. C Grace Ralph Athens Jessie Pataskala Paul Beasley

Third Traffic Safety Check Delayed Again

The city police failed to stage a scheduled traffic safety check for a third time due to rain. Police Chief Joseph Grogan said the event will be rescheduled for next week and definitely before the Fourth of July.

Joseph Grogan

Welfare Office To Close During Move

The Athens County welfare department on W State Street will close Friday and Saturday during a move to the county owned building at 184 N Lancaster Street. The Athens County Court has moved to the courthouse basement and the Prosecutor Joseph B Vanity Jr staff to the Security Bank Building in Lavelle and Yanity law offices.

Athens County Welfare Department W. State St Denver White Lancaster St Columbia Ave Athens County Court Joseph B. Vanity Jr Security Bank Lavelle and Yanity

Divorce suit in Common Pleas Court over alimony and name change

Mer rill A. Langel of Sharpsburg filed for divorce from Juanita A. Langel of Columbus. Juanita filed a cross petition alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty and seeking restoration of her maiden name Juanita Van Horn. The couple married April 10 1952 in Morgan County and separated September 17 1956 with no children.

Common Pleas Court Merrill A. Langel Sharpsburg Juanita A. Langel Columbus Juanita van Horn Morgan County

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kehl of Albany with a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hanning of Athens with a daughter. Admissions include Elsie Lee of Athens Route 2 and several Athens residents, among them Mrs. E. R. Sanders, Victor Hill, Mrs. Koska, Mrs. Biddison, Wesley Thompson, Mrs. Clench with a son, Edna Sexton, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Donaldson, and Ella Evans.

Richard Kehl Albany Charles Hanning Athens Elsie Lee E. R. Sanders Victor Hill Charles Koska Elmer Biddison Wesley Thompson William Clench Edna Sexton Roert Green George Donaldson Ella Evans

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School Plans Held in Hebardville

Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebardville announces children's Bible school classes from June 30 to July 11, 9 to 11 a m. Transportation may be arranged by contacting Mrs Marjorie Straeght, 25748, chairwoman of the church.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebardville Marjorie Straeght

Rain Taps Ath ens Then Clears For The Day

A light rain settled over Ath en last night followed by partial cloudiness this morning. Rural Hamley Run logged a low of 58 and a 9 am temperature of 65. Tuesday's high and low reached 77 and 41.

Athens Hamley Run

Lodge to Confer Master Mason Degree Thursday

GUYSVILLE Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM will meet Thursday at 7:30 p m to confer the Master Mason degree on two candidates. Refreshments will be served, said William Rose worshipful master.

Guysville Savannah Lodge F&am William Rose

Lot Owners Warned To Cut Weeds In Athens

May or Kenneth W. Sands issues city wide notice ordering weed cutting on all Athens property especially vacant lots. City ordinance requires two cuts yearly by June 1 to July 1 and in August. If uncut, nuisance costs are assessed to the owner and billed with taxes.

Athens Kenneth W. Sands

Auxiliary Patrol Units Convene at Columbus Conference

About 30 Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary members from Athens and Hocking counties attend the 13th state conference in Columbus hosted at the Neil House. Governor ONeill speaks Sunday with other officials and Merle Brady to present the Earl Ulmer Award for meritorious service. Registration starts Saturday at 3 p.m. with a smoker and banquet.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Athens Hocking Columbus American Legionnaires Neil House Earl Ulmer C. William O'Neill Col Fred Moritz Merle F. Brady Ohio Department Legion Gordon Jeffery

Permit Application Rejected by Board

Ohio Department of Liquor Control rejected Robert W. Decker's C-2 permit for carry-out beer and wine. The site at 20 Stimson Ave Athens was not a retail store, inspection showed only a welding shop operating there.

Columbus Ohio Department of Liquor Control Robert W. Decker Stimson Ave Athens

OU Professor to Germany for Four-Week Study Tour

Dr. John T. Everett, assistant professor of government at Ohio University, will depart Athens June 22 for a four week study tour in the Federal Republic of Germany and West Berlin. He will visit major cities, interview German Parliament members, Bundestag officials, and university faculty, and study German rearmament Franco-German relations and Western alliance implications.

John T. Everett Ohio University Athens Federal Republic of Germany West Berlin Bonn Germany Dusseldorf Frankfurt Heidelberg Tubingen Munich Everett Bundestag Charles de

League To Complete Explorer Post Work

The Izaak Walton League will complete registration for the Explorer Scout Post and name leaders at Thursday’s regular meeting announced by president Gerald Glover. A permanent committee to coordinate the scout program will be named, with dinner at 6 30. A color film It s No Picnic will be shown via the Ohio Division of Forestry.

Explorer Scout Post Izaak Walton League Gerald Glover Glover Ohio Division of Forestry

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