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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1952

Page

5

Three Injured In Richland Ave Crash Involving Three Cars

A Sunday crash on Richland Avenue at Hooper Street injured Mrs. Frank Renshall, 29, and Mabel Shang, 36, both of Columbus, and Phyllis Bledsoe, 14, Albany. Harold Morse, 22, Albany, and Frank Reinshell, 19, Columbus, were involved, with Morrison charged for failing to yield. Witnesses report a third car driven by William Guy Morrison followed Morse and turned, causing the collision.

Pétsole Paynland Ave Hooper St Frank Remshell Columbus Mabel Shang Phyllis Bledsoe Albany Harold E. Morse Frank Reinshell William Guy Morrison Morse Reinshell Yecret

Albany Principal D F Stone Ousted After Board Vote

D F Stone executive head of the Albany Consolidated School loses renewal after a board meeting. The Albany board of education voted three to two against renewing his five year contract ending with the 1951 32 term. No successor was named and Stone’s plans are not known.

D F. Stone Albany Consolidated School Stone Albany Board of Education Albany

Bedtime Snack Promises Regularity with All Bran

A reader testimonial from Paterson New Jersey praises All-Bran for relieving years of constipation. The ad claims the ready-to-eat cereal provides bulk, iron, vitamins and non habit forming benefits. It offers a double money back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days.

Paterson N. J Ian Jong Kelloge Battle Creek Mich Jqv

February Patrol Report Details Injuries and Arrests

State Highway patrolmen from the Athens post investigated 34 February accidents causing 26 injuries and 15705 dollars in property damage. The report shows 11 of 34 involved injuries and 19 arrests, four for drunken driving, with 382 written warnings. A call for more personnel was issued by Corporal Henderson.

Athens Post Cpl Robert E. Henderson Athens Hocking Vinton Henderson Columbus Road

Farm and Home Week Event Scheduled at Ohio State University

The 40th annual Farm and Home Week runs March 18 19 20 and 21 at Ohio State University with meetings demonstrations discussions movies and exhibits. Activities target adults for first three days and rural youth for the final day with over 80 machinery exhibits and at least nine women's exhibits.

Ohio State University Ross Wright George Crane Agricultural Extension Service and Farm and Home Week Ew, Aiten National 4-H Club Foundation Ohio Association of Future Farmers of America

Notice of Insurance Dossier and Mortgage Update

The text states there is a place for that information on all auto insurance applications and withholding it would be a false application. If the car is mortgaged after coverage begins, the company must be notified.

Ohio 4 H Golden Anniversary Observed in Springfield

Eleven area residents joined the Ohio 4 H club Golden Anniversary celebration in Springfield with Gov. Lausche proclaiming 1952 the golden year for 4 H. A.B. Graham, originator of 4 H clubs in Ohio, was honored. 25 to 30 of his original club members attended. Local attendees included Roscoe Burdette, Roger McInturf, Patsy Glass, Patsy Pierce, Mrs. Merrill Chase, F. H. Sands, Fred Hampton, James Singard, Mrs. Florence McBride, and Ross Wright.

Ohio 4-H Club Springfield Ross Wright Frank Lausche Memorial Auchnorium Wright Ohio A.B. Graham Graham Agricultural Club Roscoe Burdette Guysville Roger McInturf Stewart Patsy Glass Sharpsburg Patsy Pierce New Marshfield Merrill Chase Albany F. H. Sands Athens Fred Hampton James Singard Florence McBride

Mine Foreman Course To Begin Tuesday

The first class of a 12 or 13 week mine foreman training course opens Tuesday at 7 p.m. at W Nelson Ville High School. Fred W. Gaskins, head of the Mine Rescue Station, says the state required training leads to foreman certification. The course runs weekly on Tuesdays and is open to anyone, with an examination upon completion.

Nelson Ville Fred W. Gaskins Palmer St

Former Guysville Resident Rinda Bean Dies Sunday

Former Guysville resident Mrs. Rinda Bean died Sunday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. Carne Turner’s home in Macksburg. Survived by daughter Mrs. Turner son Dana Bean and several grandchildren. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Guysville Methodist Church.

Rinda Bean Guysville Carne Turner Macksburg

Weather summary shows cloudy to sunny breaks

Partly cloudy skies prevailed with a 37 F 9 am reading up 10 degrees from last night. Sunday started with snow showers but cleared to sun in the afternoon with temps from 27 to 53 F, contrasting with Friday and Saturday highs and lows of 44 10 and 34 15 respectively.

Exam Announced For Inspectors

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for inspector of communications and electronics equipment with the Signal Corps at inspection offices and contractors plants nationwide. Annual salary is $5060 and 35940. Applications and details available at the post office from local secretary F B Riggins.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Signal Corps United States F. B. Riggins

Athens Announces Sewer Rental Start and Charge Rationale

Athens residents received sewer rent notices with water bills explaining the mandatory sewer project under Ohio law. Safety Service Director Fred H. Beckler outlined that penalties await if a disposal plant is not built, and that the rental funds help finance the $1.1 million project while reducing future bond costs. The current rate taxes water use with tiered charges and a minimum monthly fee, and eligible users may qualify for reductions by directing waste to storm sewers.

Athens Safety Service Fred H. Beckler Ohio Beckler Ohio City Keckler Cus Comnen Gaisitenve Cite Bechler Jie Directeur

Rome-Canaan School Concert Slated Friday

Rome-Canaan High School will stage an 8 pm Friday concert led by a 54-voice chorus and mixed ensembles. Pauline Heft directs, with performances by the boys quartet and girls ensemble, plus solos and a featured mixed group.

Shirley Smith Grace Russell Janice Simmons Mary Stover Marilyn Robinson Mary Ann Walraven Janice Moore Marianne Brozak Sally Noble Grace Ziegler Darlene Wede Mary Stump Ada Parsons Jolene van Cleve Helen Nestor Shirley Golden Wandalee Spears Wanda Spears Genevieve Woody Helen Williams Clarys Burton Sylvia McClain Shelby Wheaton Eugene Burch Ronald Copeland Roger Copeland George Crawford Ralph Frost Gary Gould Dan Hutchens Bill Linton Bill Meiinturf Roger MeInturf Dale Bic 'Gil Marion Kim Eddie Sweeny

Accidents Reported On City Streets Over Weekend

Police logged three accidents on city streets during the weekend. A hit and run occurred Sunday when a car owned by Dorothy Graham was struck in front of her home on Graham Avenue. A Mil Street collision damaged two cars Sunday morning, with the driver of the truck unknown. Harvey R. Ramsey, 82, died Monday morning in Detroit after a collision in an alley behind Sheltering Arms Hospital. Ramsey had worked for The McBee Co. 26 years and retired as paymaster in 1933. He was survived by his wife Estella and two children. Memorial services are planned in Athens and Washington Court House. burial at Washington Court House.

Dorothy Graham Fern St Witck Graham Mil. St EL State St Harvey R. Ramsey Herman E. Brown Detroit Carbondale Carl E. Ramsey Robert Richard Coyle Ave Rago Amesville Ramsey Dent McBee Co Arms Hospital Betty Addington Trimble Athens Ellis Estella Raymond Smedley Dews Washington Court House Walter Snider Dayton Dow

Trash Fire Near Beta Theta Pi House Sparks Fire Alarm

A trash fire behind the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at 238 Congress St. prompted an early morning alarm. Firefighters were dispatched at 2 04 a m after neighbors reported a large blaze adjacent to the rear of the house. Police noted the fire within 30 feet of the building and linked the incident to a dance held at the fraternity the prior evening.

Beta Theta Pi Congress St Tire

Wisconsin awards degrees to Athens men in first semester

Madison Wis Doctor of philosophy degrees were awarded at the University of Wisconsin to Philip E Frohmich 66 E Mellberry St and Lee C Soltan Putnam Apartments among 966 graduates in the first semester end cap. Athens men listed among the degree recipients.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Philip E. Frohiich Ee Miberry St Lee “C. Soltan Putnam Apartments

Engineer Scientist Positions Open by U S Civil Service

The U S Civil Service Commission announces a shortage of qualified applicants for engineer and scientist roles. Salaries range from 3410 to 5940 dollars yearly. Qualified individuals should contact the local civil service representative at the post office.

US. Civil Service Commission Civil Service USCSC

Petition to recover cognovit note in Ohio court

Oscar Porter sues in Common Pleas Court against Paul Ervin seeking recovery of a cognovit note for 200 dollars plus interest. The filing requests judgment and collection of the debt according to the note.

Common Pleas Court Oscar Porter Paul Ervin

First Returns In Red Cross Drive Listed

The first returns for the 1952 Red Cross fund drive in Athens were reported by drive chairman William Rowland. Total to date is 223.16 with 5286 from Central School and junior high students. No city business district returns yet, but expected soon and Glouster added 310 reaching 288.16 for Athens County. Athens County goal is 15 665 with 10 800 expected from Athens city.

Athlena William Rowland Glouster Athens County Athens Rowland

Break‑in Reported at Shade School

A breaking and entering at Shade School was reported to the sheriff’s office Monday morning. Sheriff George Bateman said he had not yet learned what was taken. Entry was made through the front door, the sheriff said.

the Shade School George Bateman

Witness account of Pearl Harbor attack described by Captain Bradlyn

Captain Samuel Bradlyn, assistant professor of air science at Ohio University, spoke to the Arnold Air Society about his experiences during the December 7 1941 attack. He described the happenings and destruction he witnessed at Hickman Field and Pearl Harbor during the Japanese assault.

Samuel Bradlyn Ohio University Arnold Air Society Bradlyn Hickman Field Pearl Harbor

Returns from East Conference on AFROTC Curriculum

Lt. Col. John K. Granam of Ohio University has returned from a two day conference at First Air Force Headquarters Mitchell Air Force Base New York. The meeting focused on changes to the AFROTC curriculum and programs.

John K. Granam Ohio University First Air Force Headquarters Mitchell Air Force Base New York

School Transfer Debate Grips Trimble Meeting

The Trimble board considered a petition to transfer territory to the county school system with support from local officials. After debate and oath questions, approval for a further study was granted as a compromise, with a special meeting planned to decide.

Seto Seabort Ag Saath Gan Graumi Lee Karl Rodenbemie Mondaines Burlenneniler Hines Torntle Townships Trimble Standssrivers Supl George Christman Hyantet Pe Urson Dinfcipal V. ©. Kail Viral 'Swarl Jobin Milui J John Menges Educatin Thre Athens Christian Jeounty Board Alther Wye Petuun Trataler

Township Road Repair Fund Starts in Southeast Ohio

Southeastern Ohio counties share in the first $500000 distribution for township road repair and maintenance. State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson explains funds are allocated by miles of township roads under trustees and totals vary by county, with Wood County receiving 12589 and major counties like Cuyahoga getting 7300. Continuous distributions list Athens 86073 Gotha 4138 Hocking 36072 Meigs 8 Perry A6502 Vinton 4473.

Ohio Joseph T. Ferguson Ferguson Wood County Cuyahoga Wall Athens Gotha Hocking Meigs Perry Vinton

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes and Admitted List

Hospital notes list multiple new births and admissions. Names include Mr and Mrs Robert Williams of Athens with a daughter, Mr and Mrs Robert Clark with a daughter, and others such as Mr and Mrs Carl Barnhill Tup pers Plains with a daughter. Admitted patients include Gladys Tittle and Gertrude Herrold among others. A lodge meeting for Guysville Savannah is announced with rent details.

Birtus Robert Williams Athens Robert Clark Arthur Carl Barnhill Tuppers Plains Harry Taylor Trimble Gladys Tittle Gertrude Herrold Zalecki Lucy Kytta Glouster Ear Linton Avanelle Conrad Barbara Vris Athen Walter Sir Caskey Jacksonville Helen Douglas Albany Russell Reynal Chauncey Gladys Gabriel Randy Chadwell Helen Iggemeyer Guysville

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