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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1955

Page

7

Glouster Teen Driver Hurt in Route 13 Crash

State Highway Patrol reported 16 year old Paul Chesser of Glouster suffered a fracture when his northbound Route 13 car failed to pass another vehicle, struck a culvert and overturned half a mile north of Glouster.

Paul Chesser State Highway Patrol Chesser Trolmen Frank B. Moughlin Logan Clarence Man Ted Raymond Columbus Route 50 Coolville Felix Isaacs Harolders Parkersburg W. Va

Insurance pitch highlights risk and liability cover

A sales message explains why comprehensive liability insurance is necessary for businesses. It emphasizes unexpected hazards and premises defects and invites the reader to learn how the policy reduces guesswork in coverage. It stresses risk management and the value of protection for damage claims.

D A Norris Dies Sunday

Delmer A Norris 79 former Athens County resident died Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs John C Swinehart in Warren He was a retired building contractor and lived in Warren three years Survivors include two grandchildren a brother Edward of Duncan Falls and two sisters Mrs Hattie Beade and Miss Eva Norris Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 7 15 as at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with Rev Joe B Maffett presiding Burial will be at New Marshfield

Delmer A. Norris Athens County John C. Swinehart Warren Norris Wooster Church of Christ Lenora Edward Duncan Falls Hattie =eade Eva Norris Guysville Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes Joe B. Maffett New Marshfield

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Dismissed list includes Jean Beckley Amos Wallbrown Edith Cooley Elijah Roach Esther Barnhart Estella Benson and others from Athens and surrounding areas. The notes name multiple patients and their hometowns such as Athens Columbus Zaleski Coolville and Guysville.

Edwin Secoy Athens Sarah Cunningham Martha McCune Trimble Thomas Jenkins Walter Freman Columbus Oyed Sheppard New Marsheld Vivian Coates Minnie Love Minnie Collins Keith Evener Marjorie Russell Gertrude Herrold Zaleski C. H. Copeland Athens A. Thomas R. Shields, Millfiel Archie Strole Jean Beckley Amos Wallbrown Edith Cooley Elijah Roach Shade Esther Barnhart Guysville Estella Benson Bill Coull Tiffin Virginia Reed Coolville

Night on Floor Leaves Aged Woman Hospitalized

An aged woman on Mill Street spent the night on her living room floor after failing to summon help. She wrapped in a comforter and waited through the night until rescue workers arrived. She was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital for treatment.

Athens Mill St Sheltering Arms Hospital W. P. Colling Ohio Ave Collins

Chauncey Dover Band Plans July Amesville Trip

The Chauncey- Dover band will practice next Thursday at 6 30 p m in the band room. Plans will be made to play at Amesville on July 16. Arrangements will be made for graduates to return their uniforms. Miss McCoy will be in the band room Thursday and Friday.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Amesville Miss McCoy

Sun Re Appears After Rainy Saturday

Weather report from Ramsey Run notes a low of 54 degrees but a 13 degree rise to 67 by 9 am. The day after rain boosts a high near 75 with sunshine returning and cooler overnight near 48.

Old King Sol Hamsey Run

Chauncey Area Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs John Crabtree recently vacationed in New Riegal Ohio and now visits Mr and Mrs Orville Crabtree and Grace ann. Mrs Mabel Saffel hosted her daughter Mrs Lorenne Pummell and sons John and Charles of Columbus this past week. Mr and Mrs James Mullens of The Plains called on his brother Ben of Mill St. Gene Leffler and family from Athens spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Ifier and Mr and Mrs Fred Ross. Coffman family moved into their new home at 684 Mill St recently released from Mr and Mrs Ames.

John Crabtree New Riegal Ohio Orville Crabtree Graceann Mabel Saffel Lorenne Pummell John Charles Columbus James Mullens the Plains Ben Mill St Gene Leffler Athens William Ifier Fred Ross Coffman Ames

Great-Grandchild Gwen Ellen Born to Hansen Family

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sapp Sr announce the birth of their first great grandchild, a daughter named Gwen Ellen, to Mr and Mrs Donald Hansen of Oconto Wisconsin. She is the great granddaughter of William Inis, formerly of Chauncey, now living with Eldon and (Mrs) Sapp, the baby's grandparents.

Chauncey Arthur Sapp Gwen Ellen Donald Hansen Oconto Wis William Inis Eldon Sapp

Police Arrests Rock City After Bottle Troubles

Four people were arrested Saturday by city police for intoxication and related offenses. Rexford Nicholson, 41, and Mabel Nicholson, 42, of Athens Route 3, were jailed after failing to pay fines of 25 dollars and costs. John Luman, 28, Athens Route 2, and Armor Lonas, 31, Athens Route 3, were also jailed for failure to pay similar fines.

Rexford Nichoson Mabel Athens Nickosons Rexford John Luman Armor Lonas

Bound to Jury on Corn Theft Charge

A plea of innocent was entered in Municipal Court by Robert Sager of Athens Route 4 and he was bound to the grand jury on a charge of breaking and entering and larceny. Sager was arrested for stealing corn from an orange shed in January and was returned to the county jail until $300 could be posted.

Robert Sager Athens Sager

Athens County Red Cross Six Month Report Highlights

The Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports varied activities over six months under executive director Mrs. Clarke Dally. Blood donations totaled 1931 pints, with servicemen leaves and government benefit cases totaling 42, financial aid of 9645.50, 145 water safety certificates to Ohio University students, 77 hours donated by Gray Ladies and 113 hours by the Carteen group.

Athens County American Red Cross Clarke Dally Red Cross Athens Chap Ohio University The

Three Fined After Crash and License Offenses

A crash case resulted in three fines for failing to stop within the assured clear distance ahead. Martin paid 20 dollars and costs for permitting an unlicensed person to drive, while Miss Wireh er was fined 20 dollars and costs for driving without a license.

Martin Bessons Miss Wireher

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