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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1953

Page

7

OU meeting discusses business labor and agriculture problems

Ohio University hosts a Lindley Hall banquet closing day one of the Workshop on Economic Education. Speakers include Joseph B. Hall Kroger Co Jacob Clayman CIO Ohio Council John W Sims Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and OU President Baker. Dean Kabat presides and 80 educators attend.

Ohio University Joseph B. Hall The Kroger Co OU Board of Trustees John C. Baker F. H. McKelvey OU Center For Educational Service College of Faucation George J. Kabat M. L. Frankel Joint Council On Economic Education Gilford Crowell Ohio Council On Economic Education Jacob Clayman Ohio Council, Cio Messenger Newsphoto Lindley Hall CIO Ohio Council—for Labor John W. Sims Ohio Farm Bureau Federation—for Agriculture College of Education Kabat Baker Geneva Switzerland United Nations’ Economic and Social Council Hill America Kroger Clayman TVA Sims Frankel Dean Kabat E. T. Hellebrandt

Land Transfers in Athens Area From Local Deeds

Athens County transfers list numerous property deeds among residents and firms. Tracts and lots in Nelsonville York Township Athens University Place and other subdivisions change hands among Gilbert Johnson Sally Harmony Loretta Bagley Carl Kincade Cambria Mining Co Drydock Coal Co J W Oakley and others with parcels in Ohio Company Purchase Jacksons Addition and Carthage Township.

Gilbert Johnson Nelsonville Vern Coakley York Township Ohio Company Sally J. Harmony Loretta Bagley Shelby Barber Harper's Peter B. Seel Athens Nolan Mace Kennedy Dow Norris Athens County Merle Roberts Sharpsburg Ohio Clarence A. Parker Ralph S. Camp University Place Carl Kincade Coolville Clem Ma Kincade Jackson Adam Brandeberry Carthage Township Cambria Mining Co J. W. Oakley Dover Township United Foods Corp Drydock Coal Co Flossie Belle Carsey Calvin W. Collins Athens Township

Bricks Blamed for Stimson Ave Crash

Police blame two bricks embedded in concrete for an early morning crash on Stimson Ave. Lois M. Sherman aged 23 from New Marshfield drove west and lost control when the front wheels hit the bricks. The car collided with a hillside and guard rail near the A. and P. parking lot entrance. No injuries reported.

Stimson Ave Can Lois M. Sherman New Marshfield

Knifing Count Filed Against Murphy in Justice Court

Deputy Sheriff filed charges of cutting with intent to kill against Shearer Murphy of Nelsonville Route 1 after an affidavit by Mary Conaway. The affidavit alleges Murphy cut Theodore Sharpe of Nelsonville across the face with a knife on the road in front of Murphy's home.

Justice Court Shearer Murphy Nelsonville Frank Joyce Murphy Mary Conaway Court of Justice of the Peace D. E. Jones Theodore Sharpe Sharpe

Shrine Club Dinner Planned Thursday At Lake Hope

The Athens County Shrine Club will host its mid summer ladies night dinner at the Lake Hope dining lodge Thursday evening. Dinner is at 7 30 p m with arrangements by a women’s committee led by Mrs Ted Stiff and wives of past presidents. Members should return cards to Kenneth Lands and wear fezzes at the June 25 dinner.

Athens County Shrine Club Lake Hope Ted Stiff Kenneth Lands

Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Three drivers were fined in area courts Monday after State Highway Patrol arrests. Robert D. Breckel of Cincinnati was fined $5 for lacking mud protectors on his truck. Robert D. Kennedy of Athens was fined $5 for passing in a hazardous zone. Alvin E. Swisher of Williams town West Virginia was fined $10 for driving the wrong way in a one way section.

Robert D. Breckel Cincinnati Justice of the Peace Cenzel Jones Robert D. Kennedy Athens Logan Roger Friend Alvin E. Swisher Williamstown W. Va T. F. Cecil

Albany Lodge to Confer Entered Apprentice Degree

Albany Lodge 723 F within AM to confer the Entered Apprentice degree Thursday at 8 p m. Master John L Ingram announces the meeting.

Albany Albany Lodge F&am John L. Ingram

Two Charged in Fatal Shooting Case Continues

The report details further statements from two men linked to a fatal shooting at Mrs Brittons porch. Sheriff Bateman, Deputy Porter, and Draper led questioning with coroner Dr John H Elias. Funeral services for Sampson set for Thursday 10 am at Doudna McClure in Marietta. Survivors include wife Betty and daughters Mabel Christine and Janet.

Betty Mabel Christine Janet

Births and dismissals at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Charles Wiliams Shade a son. Ernest Shaw Carbon Hill and Mrs Blanche Russell Athens. Clara Allard Portsmouth. Estella Shipley Athens. Dallas Downard Athens. Robert Pierce Athens. Gene Bailey Nelsonville. John Lewis Glouster. Kenneth and Maxine McCoy The Plains. Bernice Deeter Stewart. Dismissals include Dorothy Skipper Glouster and Patricia Bundy Washington DC.

Charles Wiliams Shade Ernest Shaw Carbon Hill Blanche Russell Athens Clara Allard Portsmouth Estella Shipley Dallas Downard Robert Pierce Gene Bailey Nelsonville John Lewis Glouster Kenneth and Maxine McCoy the Plains Bernice Deeter Stewart

Fine levied for passing car stopped for pedestrian

Lloyd C. North of Murray City, 37, was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to passing an auto that halted to allow a pedestrian to cross. He was arraigned Monday before Justice D E Jones on a city police charge filed after a Saturday accident.

Lloyd C. North Murray City Justice of the Peace D. E. Jones North

Heat Swells as Temperatures Rise Across City

By 9 a.m. the thermometer hit 77 degrees marking the third hot test of the year. The day climbed to a high of 87 degrees after an early reading of 75 at 9 a.m. Local observers noted a rising heat trend for Tuesday.

International Economy Topic at Athens Rotary Meeting

Dr. Harry Crewson of Ohio University spoke on the international economy at the Athens Rotary Club luncheon. He backed Eisenhower trade policies, urged lower tariffs and simpler customs, and favored extending reciprocal trade treaties. He urged private American capital investment abroad to reduce foreign aid and noted technical assistance as valuable but costly.

Harry Crewson Ohio University Athens Rotary Club Crewson U. S

Earle Miller Dies Tuesday In Dayton

Earle A. Miller, former Athens County resident and teacher, died Tuesday of pneumonia at the Veterans Hospital in Dayton after three years of failing health. He taught in Athens County high schools for 12 years and was a World War I veteran. He is survived by a daughter Bennadine Miller of Greenfield, a son Lynne Miller of Columbus, a sister Mrs. P. E. Hixon of Athens, and nephew Edward M. Hixon of Galion. Burial will be in West Union Street Cemetery after services Thursday at Jagers funeral home.

Earle A. Miller Athens County Veterans Hospital Dayton Albany Imlah and Sarepta Miller Miller Athens Logan Athens High School Ohio University American Legion Logan Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Bennadine Miller Greenfield Lynne Miller Columbus P. E. Hixon Edward M. Hixon Galion Jagers Funeral Home John M. Versteeg West Union Street Cemetery

Tucker Rites Being Planned

Leonard Tucker aged 72 died Tuesday morning at his home Athens Route 4 after a two month illness. A lifelong Athens County resident he was a retired painter and an ordained IBSA minister. Survived by wife Mary six daughters including Margaret Campbell Frewsburg NY Marilyn Snedden Barberton Pauline Sams Eudora Williams Martha Richardson Sarah Tucker and six sons Edward Athens Robert Santa Monica Calif Herbert Hawthorne Calif Walter Athens Route 1 George and Ariel Athens Route 4 thirty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home arranging.

Leonard ‘Tucker Athens Athens County Tucker IBSA Mary Margaret Campbell Frewsburg Edward Robert Santa Monica Calif Herbert Hawthorne Walter George Ariel Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Funeral Home

Tax Probes Explained by Ironton Attorney at Kiwanis

Ironton attorney Hudson Jefferys told Ironton and Athens Kiwanis Clubs that the Intelligence Service handles tax fraud probes, not the FBI. He said agents combine lawyers, accountants and police and rely on neighbors and newspaper reports for leads, noting Capone and Huey Long cases ended with tax evasion convictions.

FBI Intelligence Service Hudson Jefferys Ironton Athens Jefferys al Capone Huey [Ong Federal

County Home Reported by Fire Marshal

The state fire marshal reports two exit doors at Ath ens County home near Chauncey were nailed shut to separate male and female residents. A fire marshal’s order demanded immediate freeing of the doors. County commissioners said superintendent Willard Simonton will be instructed to comply. They noted other exits exist and discussed three bids for treasurer’s office counter and furniture, with Heer Printing Co. at 4500, William Lilienthal and Son at 4301.45, Columbus Blank Book Co. at 3964.

Athens County Chauncey Willard Simonton Heer Printing Co William Lilienthal and Son Columbus Blank Book Co

Masons to Meet New Marshfield Lodge

Constitution Lodge 426 F and A M will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall Elmo Scott said the masons joint meeting is announced for Marshfield attendance and discussion of lodge affairs and plans.

New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&am Masonic Hall Elmo Scott

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