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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
5
A special jury awarded Harold V Watson and wife 3975 in a State Department of Highways condemnation suit over a 20 by 59 foot strip taken for Route 7 widening in Tuppers Plains. The state deposited 2000 previously. verdict breaks down 475 for land and 3500 for damages. The case began Tuesday with witnesses from Watsons and spectators from area towns.
In a likely first for the district, four American Legion auxiliaries from Pomeroy Middleport Racine and Rutland held a joint installation at Drew Webster Post 39 in Pomeroy. Installing officer Mrs C J Ailstock of Athens spoke on office duties and the auxiliary constitution. New officers for each unit were announced with many positions filled including presidents Cora Bennett Gretta Simpson and Binda Diehl, and color bearers, pianists, and chaplains. Delegates to forthcoming conventions were named, and guests attended as ceremonies concluded with refreshments and decorations.
Mr and Mrs Ed Mund Foster of Dexter announce the marriage of their daughter Wanda Janelle to Ronald L Williams of Rutland. The ceremony was June 17 at the Rutland Methodist parsonage with Rev Robert Linter officiating. Both couples were Rutland High School graduates. Ronald will begin navy recruit training in Bainbridge Maryland. Mrs Williams stays with her parents and guests included family members Mrs Foster Mrs Williams Mrs Ray Williams Miss Judy Ann Williams Mrs Marie Jordan and Rev Robert Linter.
Mrs. Fred Nease of Minersville and niece of Sephine Davis of Athens returned home after a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hiller of East Liverpool Ohio. Miss Julie Walden of Coolville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. David Nease of Minersville. Mrs. William Foss has returned from a visit with her son George in Athens. Miss Nora Mae Riggs, a student nurse at Holzer Hospital, returned home after attending a nurses convention in Atlantic City. Miss Dey Hysell was an Athens visitor. Richard Kungle visited from Sunday to Tuesday with David and Eddie Boney on Wright Street. Miss Margaret Taylor of Cincinnati is a guest of Miss Lucy Gibbs.
A series of land transfers in Meigs County involve guardians William Barnhill and Helen Barnhill gifting in Scipio Township to W. E. Jeffers and L. R. Jeffers. Mary A. Dotson and W. A. Dotson correcting a deed in Salisbury. Harris to Duckler in Salisbury. O Pullen and Beth Pullen to Edgar and Margaret Arnott in Middleport. Kanouse to Charles and Freda Edwards in Middleport. Redmond and Joseph Williams to Ada Williams in Olive Reedsville. Tyree to James and Ruth Simpson in Racine. Midkiff and Shumway to Dwight and Adele Cullums in Pomeroy. Mona I. and Harry Smith to Hewetson and Justus for 705 acres in Olive Township. McKelvey to Robert and Frankie McKelvey in Lebanon.
Admitted to Meigs Hospital are Mrs. Lonnie Custer of Pomeroy Mrs. Clifford Hill of Letart Falls Solomon Long of Rutland Mrs. Janet Beal of Harrisonville Mary Southern of Middleport Bert Bridgett of Racine Edward Reynolds of Cheshire. Discharged are Miss Elizabeth Diddle Art Price Sanford Thomas Ralph Kerwood Mrs. Janet Beal and Mary Southern.
The piece notes dogs do not suffer ivy poisoning. they may show symptoms similar to humans but are usually experiencing hives rather than ivy reactions. It underscores a misunderstanding that dogs are immune while clarifying the actual canine response.
Bermuda permits private cars and taxis with speed limits of 15 mph in the city and 20 mph in the country. Importation of second hand cars is forbidden.
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