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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1952

Page

5

Area road work plans stretch seventy miles

In Common Pleas Court First National Bank of Nelsonville counters Hallett suit with cross petition asserting owed sums. Bank states deposits used to satisfy debts and auto sales proceeds covered charges. Hallett seeks excess from car sales and disputed deposits. Bank provides car-by-car sale accounting and asks dismissal of Hallett petition with judgment for 650 on separate note.

Common Pleas First National Bank of Nelsonville J. C. Hallett Hallett Motor Sales Hallett Hallet Haslett

Athens Firm Submits Lowest Bid on 70 Miles of State Roads

Bids for bituminous treatment on more than 70 miles of state roads across Athens Hocking Meigs and Vinton Counties were opened by the State Highway Department. The low bid for the project estimated at 94910 came from Highway Maintenance Co of Athens at 81422. Route segments in Athens Hocking Meigs and Vinton counties are itemized with miles and townships. A separate bid by F J Brewer of Lancaster at 22221 on a 22130 estimate covered 2.46 miles of U S Route 33 in Goodhope and Falls Townships.

Athens Hocking Meigs Vinton State Associated Press The Highway Maintenance Co Waterloo Salt Creek Perry Benton Starr Salisbury Rutland Scipio Brown Township Clinton Richland Hocking County F. J Brewer Lancaster Goodhope Falls Townships

Imperial Milk and Buttermilk Ad Teases Fresh Treats

An old fashioned ad extols Imperial Milk as a versatile breakfast and fruit topping. It urges serving with berries or peaches and cereals, promising smooth rich milk and family approval. It also markets Imperial Buttermilk as a refreshing summer cooler and a tasty mid day or before bed treat.

Kentucky Driver Jailed After Patrol Arrest

John C. Campbell, 37, pleaded guilty before Judge Francis D White to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. The judge sentenced Campbell to 30 days in jail, a $190 fine and costs, and a six month driving suspension after patrolmen arrested him near the Route 33 and Route 50 A junction Friday.

Louisville Kyman John C. Campbell Francis D White State Highway Patrol White Campbell

Driver James Depoy Given Fine and Jail Sentence

James Depoy, 20, of Guysville Route 3, was arraigned before Mayor Peter B. Seel on a leaving the scene of an accident charge. He pleaded guilty, fined $50 and costs, and received 10 days in jail for an incident near Coalville on June 16. Depoy had prior fines for reckless operation. Also fined was Don Bowman, 33, of Chesterhill, who paid $10 and costs in Chauncey for speeding on Route 33.

James Depoy Guysville Peter B. Seel Depoy State Highway Patrol Coalville Don Bowman Chesterhill Chauncey Charles Wadhey

Ohio University cadets attend Quartermaster ROTC camp at Ft. Lee

Four area men from Athens and The Plains join Ohio University students at a six week Quartermaster ROTC summer camp at Ft. Lee Virginia. Camp activities include bivouacs night problems marches weapons firing and demonstrations of quartermaster equipment and techniques. The purpose is to demonstrate through field training the cadet’s study of supply and service theory. Dates run June 21 to July 1.

Ohio University Quartermaster Reserve Officers Training Corps Ft. Lee Robert C. Staneart Glenn Staneart Maplewood Drive Athens Donald R. Shafer Ray Shafer the Plains Elza Sapp Murray City Samuel T. Henderson Erma Henderson van Vorhes St

Local enlistees join Marine Corps and new Air Force recruits listed

June Marine Corps enlistments include David L Brunston and Charles E Sherrick sons of local residents. Sergeant Eugene F Sherrick urges early applications due to limited openings. Athens area adds John R Cook Daniel L Linton Vernon Ackley Max Townsend William C Miller William E Potter Harold D Groce and Mervin W Nelson as new Air Force enlistees from Nelsonville Albany and Tie Plains.

SS. Marine Corps David Larry Brunston Raymond Brunston Frederick St. Nelsonville Charles Edward Sherrick Grover Cleveland Sherrick Chillicothe Eugene Franklin Air Force Athens John R. Cook Nelsonville Daniel L. Linton Vernon L. Ackley Max E. Townsend William C. Miller Wiliam E. Potter Mervin W. Nelson Albany Harold D. Groce Tie Plains

Local airman returns on 10 day leave to visit ill father

First Lt. Bill Beckley son of Earl Beckley is home from Korea on a 10 day emergency leave to visit his ailing father. He flew a two seat F-94 night fighter with 26 missions credited before returning home and will report to a base in the U.S. after the leave. Jimmie A. Hulbert has arrived in Korea to serve with the Seventh Division's 32nd Infantry Regiment in heavy weapons, per his wife Mrs. Barbara Hulbert of Athens Route 5. He completed 16 weeks of basic training and eight weeks in a leadership school at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky.

Bill Beckley Earl Beckley Korea Beckley Pfe Jimmie A. Hulbert Barbara Hulbert FE. W. Hulbert Athens Camp Breckinridge Juy CW RK

Athens man fined for assault and battery

Henry Stiers, 53, of West Washington Street, was fined 15 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery in Mayor Peter B. Seel's court. He was charged with kicking Wilma Frost of North Court Street, and a 30 day jail sentence was suspended by the mayor.

Henry Stiers W. Washington St Peter B. Seel Stiers Wilma Frost N. Court St

Masons Set Meeting of Constitution Lodge 426

Constitution Lodge 426 F and A M will meet Thursday at 7 39 pm. Announcement came from Z O Andrews, the lodge master.

Masons New Marpshfield Constitution Lodge F&am Z. O. Andrews

Record Heat Wave Hits Texas Panhandle and Athens

Local forecasts warn of 4 to 5 days of extreme heat with highs around 110 in Texas and 90s to 100s in Athens. Weather experts cite tropical air from the Bermuda Azores high, limited relief from local thundershowers, and ongoing heat with few signs of cooler air from polar masses.

Texas Panhan Texas Way C. L. Dow Ohio University US Weather Bureau Bermuda Azores South Atlantic Kansas

Athens County Land Transfers Record Details Several Property Deeds

A long list of Athens County land transfers names buyers and sellers across multiple townships. Individuals from Nelsonville, Athens, Trimble, Beverly, and Beverly Hills areas convey parcels ranging from 3 to 106 acres plus several parcels measured in square feet. Transactions involve many couples and trustees, with properties located in Troy Nelsonville Albany Trimble and Glouster among others.

Carl A. Richards Mineral Wells W. Va Pearl Mathews Troy Earl Starkey Cuyahoga Falls Earl LaFollette Nelsonville York Charles W. Betts Joseph H. Verity Elizabeth Verity Esther Verity Hellen Verity Lucille Verity Chester Sanborn Athens County Henry Franklin Albany Emma Tribe Florence Christman Mansfield Henry Addie Davies Et al Athens Lloyd Martin Graham Noyes Frost Emma Noyes Carthage Little Latella Poston Morgan County M_ E Wingrove Canaan Nora H. Poston Lizzie Ketella Poston ME. Wingrove Charlies F. Rohrer Frank FR. Calvin Jack L. Hitchings Elgin Lanning the Plains Allen E. Locke Donald L. Slagle Oscar FP. Bingham Donald L. Slagel

Nelsonville Mortgage Foreclosure Filed Against Tigner

Nelsonville Home & Savings Association files in Common Pleas Court seeking foreclosure on two Nelsonville real estate parcels against Cprah B. Tigner at 625 Chestnut St to satisfy 6425.15 claimed due on a promissory note dated January 1. The petition notes unpaid insurance 109 and taxes 120.37 previously paid by the bank.

Nelsonville Home & Savings Association Common Pleas Cprah B. Tigner Chestnut St Nelsonville

Divorce Petition Filed in Common Pleas Court

Grace Almeda McKibben sues Arthur Eugene McKibben for divorce citing separation since August 11 137 with a child, alleging he took the boy and restricting access. She seeks temporary alimony and custody, then permanent custody and support.

Common Pleas Court Grace Almeda McKibben Arthur Eugene McKibben Nelsonville McKibben

Applications Taken For Air Base Positions

The Board of U S Civil Service examiners announces applications are being accepted for requirements and distribution officer positions at Wilkins Air Force Specialized Depot Shelby Ohio. Applications and information may be obtained at the post office from F D Higgins local secretary.

Board of US. Civil Service Examiners Wilkins Air Force Shelby Ohio F. D. Higgins

Dover Township Wins Court Approval for Fund Transfers

Dover Township trustees gained permission in Common Pleas Court to move a total of 3730 from the general fund to the road and bridge fund in two transfers of 1500 and 2230 dollars.

Dover Township Common Pleas

Custody Sought by Father in Divorce Petition

George W. Carpenter seeks custody of his child in a divorce petition against Doris Rose Carpenter filed in Common Pleas Court New Marshfield Route 2 The petition cites neglect and cruelty as grounds and notes the couple married November 13 1948 in Gallipolis.

Common Pleas George W. Carpenter Doris Rose Carpenter New Marshfield Carpenters Gallipolis

Recreation Dance at The Plains High School

A weekly regional dance will be held at The Plains High School Weinesda from 8 to 10 pm.

the Plains the Plaine High School Weinesda

Athens Man Speaker Addresses Belmont Insurance Group

Dwight H. Rutherford an Athens based insurance broker spoke to the Belmont County Insurance Association in Martins Ferry today outlining industry concerns and local market outlooks.

Athens Dwight H. Rutherford Athen Belmont County Insurance Association Martins Ferry

Trees Block View Blamed In Campbell Street Crash

Police report a collision at the Campbell and Stimson intersection when a Athens Concrete Co. truck driven by David Hamilton struck a car driven by Barbara Barrows. Trees along Campbell blocked Hamiltons view as he pulled into the street after stopping.

Campbell St Stimeon Campbell Barbara Barrows TSW State St Athens Concrete Co David Hamilton Maplewood Barrows Hamilton Stimson

Price Controls Advised By Economics Expert

Prof Ben W Lewis of Oberlin College Economics argues price controls could close the inflationary gap by limiting money supply and guiding market forces. He cites indirect measures like tax rises and credit controls as necessary but insufficient without direct controls, asserting government action is a familiar tool in national policy.

Ben W. Lewis Obertin College Ecomorices Lindsey U. S Lewis OPA Alien Property Office Ime

Court Action Planned To Collect Athens County Taxes

Athens County will pursue delinquent real and personal taxes through court action. Treasurer Ed and Assistant Prosecutor Joe Draper say enforcement targets those who ignore county demands. Two such cases have already been filed against local businessmen. those who pay promptly will not be sued.

Athens County Joe Draper Draper Actioon Addest

Cattle Test Meeting Set in Athens County

Athens County schedules a cattle brucellosis test starting July 1. A meeting at 8 p.m. in the county extension agent’s office will explain the process for milk sample collectors. Ross Wright, county agent, says Dr FEF B Jasper will attend and distribute forms and bottles. The lab moves from Logan Monday and tests will proceed as last year.

Athens County Ross Wright Fef. B Jasper Logan Wright

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Records list patients and dismissals at Shelterings Arms Hospital. Names include Mrs Denis Vanderpool Athens Agnes Hutchison Athena Mrs Bernice Tinkham The Plains Barney Perry Glouster Thomas Dew Glouster Amos Matheny The Plains Nancy Gabriel Guysville Garry Bareiel Guysville Shirley Mitchell Athens Dorothy Sams Athens Neacil Carsey Athens Veldene Jester Aliens.

Denis Vanderpool Athens Agnes Hutchison Athena Bernice Tinkham the Plains Barney Perry Glouster Thomas Dew Amos Matheny Nancy Gabriel Guysville Garry Bareiel Shirley Mitchell Dorothy Sams Neacil Carsey Veldene Jester Aliens

County 4 H Council Sets Friday Meeting in Athens

Athens County 4 H Council will meet Friday at 8 pm in the county extension agent office. Wright, agent, says delegates will be named to the Ohio 4 H Congress in September and a county picnic is planned for July 11. Plans include discussing the Ohio 4 H Foundation Fund and a refreshment stand for the county air conservation tour on July 21.

Athens County 4-H Council Wright Ohio 4-H Foundation

Bound to Grand Jury in Non-Support Case

Alva Harper also known as Al bany was bound to the grand jury Tuesday by Mayor Peter B. Seel. Harper was jailed for failing to post a $6 bond on a non-support charge filed by his wife Thelia Mae Harper who said he refused to support their three children.

Alva Harper Albany Peter B. Seel Harper Thelia Mae Harper

Howell Held in County Jail on Fine for Intoxication

Frank Howell of Athens was confined to the county jail Tuesday after failing to pay a $25 fine and costs imposed by Mayor Peter B. Seel for intoxication. Howell pleaded innocent but was found guilty at the hearing.

Frank Howell Athens Toute 2 Peter B. Seel Howell

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