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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1955

Page

2

Lions Club Installs New Officers in Athens

New Athens Lions Club officers were sworn in at the Berry Hotel. District Governor Dr. Krieg presided. July 6 starts the term with Gomer Jones as president and nine members receiving membership keys for recruiting new members. The club supports sight conservation and funds aid for the visually impaired.

Athens, Lions Club Berry Hotel Cty Dr. H. Krelg Marietta Lions Gomer Jones George Rutkoskie Marvin Philips Harold Gott Dr. Krieg Elmer Jones Denver Gooding Richard Cox William Rowland Cloyce Martin Phillips Daily Hayes Rutkoskie Kreig Division of Wildlife Mary of the Lions Club

Five Enlist In Naval Services from Athens Area

Five youths from Athens and Athens County enlistment announced by Billie Morgan at the Navy Recruiting Substation in Parkersburg West Virginia. They join the Navy Waves Monday, head to Bainbridge Maryland for recruit school, with June graduates from Athens High School among them. Donald Edward Price, a Carthage Troy graduate, will attend a Navy technical school after recruit training.

Athens Athens County Billie Morgan Navy Parkersburg W. Va Navy Waves Naval Training Center Bainbridge, Md Virginia Lou Willem Anna M Francis F. Entwistle Lancaster St AHS Bain Carlos Dean Guseman Parl M. Guseman N. Shafer Sr Jackie Vernon Wise

Township trustees and clerks hold annual state convention

Eight Athens Countians attended the 28th annual state convention of township trustees and clerks June 16-18 at the Biltmore Hotel in Dayton. The 832 members and guests toured the National Cash Register Co. and Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cone and others from Canaan and Lodi townships. dinners were hosted for some at Beaver Road by Mr. and Mrs. Parlette.

Athens Cone Everett Dillinger Ervin Parlette Beaver Road

Births Admits and Dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth announcements include Mr and Mrs John Farley of Athens a daughter and Mr and Mrs George Riser of Athens a son. Admissions list Nancy Martin of McArthur Route 2 Evelyn Wilson Ignace Mich Nelle Pickering Athens FE S Finsterwald Athena Wanda Dunwoody Corning. Discharges note Edsel Pletcher Athens and daughter Harold Darnell Athens Route 4 and daughter Dora Cunningham Athens Martha McCune Trimble Route 1 Joe Jordan Athens Route 5 George Brehmer Wellington James Dickson McArthur Mary Mansfield Athens Anne Perry Athens Route Ann Officer Athens.

Nancy Martin McArthur Evelyn Wilson

Bankers Attend Ohio School of Banking at OU Center

Ohio Bankers Association sponsored a session of the Ohio School of Banking at the Ohio University Center drawing 132 bankers and employees. The accompanying photos show Myron Williams, Floyd Cornely, Dick Emery, Milt Smith and others with instructor Willard and John Wallace as participants in the program.

Ohio Ohio School of Banking Ohio University Center Ohio Bankers Association Myron Williams Canfield Floyd Cornely Marion Fa Weygant Akron Dick Emery Zanesville Milt Smith Green Springs John Wallace Willard Bob Harwood Leo F. Irechalitz Findlay BE. West Freeport Howard Sturgeon Columbus Maurice Elder Vremont Messenger News

Three Divorce Petitions Filed in Athens County Court

Three divorce suits were filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Dana E. Davis cites gross neglect against Clarence J. Davis in a marriage begun December 4, 1915, asking division of Athens property. William Conner sues Patricia Conner for gross neglect. they married April 23, 1954, have no children, and reside Nelsonville Route 2 and Albany respectively. Royal Stover of New England files against Phyllis Stover of Bedford Route 1, alleging extreme cruelty after she left him in September 1951. they wed January 29, 1951.

Athens County

Summer's Arrival in Athens for King Sol's Inauguration

Summer eased into Athens with a high of 89 degrees at Hamley Run marking the official annual inauguration of King Sol's reign. Last year's opening day reached 96. A low of 53 was reported overnight, and by 9 am 74 was forecast with sunny conditions.

Athens Hamley Run Sol

Engineer Moves to New County Depot on E State St

County engineer headquarters and equipment depot are being moved today to new quarters near the air field. Officials say a small office will remain in the courthouse and open house at the depot will be announced for a later date.

E. State St

Pope Calls for Ban on Corrupt Films

Pope XII urges men of conscience in the motion picture industry to ban corrupt films. The 79 year old pontiff addresses leaders in Italy including stars, starlets, writers and scene builders in his first major act to influence the cinema.

Vatican City Xii Conr Wse Italy

County Tax Collections Slow Warn of Last Minute Rush

County Treasurer 7. O. Kincade warns tax collections are slow and urges Athens Countians to pay by July 20 deadline for the second half real estate taxes. He asks landowners to bring old receipts or include subdivision listing and copy from receipt, and to pay by mail with a self addressed stamped envelope for return of the second half receipt.

7. O. Kincade Kincade Athens

Marriage Licenses Granted in Several Ohio Towns

James D. Croston 29 of Vincent weds Ada Leata Parsons 18 of Frost. Carl M. Michael 18 The Plains weds La Donna Flowers 18 Nelsonville. Robert Locke 22 Nelsonville addresses Nancy Hayden 21 Buchtel. Clifford L. Thompson 18 The Plains weds Juanita Sycks 18 Athens Route 3. Bernard Benson 22 Harriettsville Route 1 weds Marilyn James 21 Coolville Route 3. Grover Simms 21 Newark weds Lorna Simms 18 Nelsonville.

James D. Croston Vincent Ada Leata Parsons Frost Carl Marvin Michael the Plains la Donna Flowers Nelsonville Robert Locke Jackson St Nancy Hayden Buchtel Clifford L. Thompson Ohio Juanita Sycks Athens Bernard Benson Harriettsville Marilyn James Coolville Grover Simms Newark Lorna Simms

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