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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1948

Page

2

Jury Selection Completed In Mulligan Rogaski Suit

Testimony in the $10,000 damage suit over the traffic death of Mulligan's son last June was to begin after a jury was selected. The panel visited the Route 33 crash site where six year old Paul Mulligan was killed.

Conrad Mulligan James Rogaski, Jr Mulligan Karl Gardner Route 33 Paul Leo Mulligan Rogaski Gertrude Wolfe Athens William Battrell Albany Gardner Shade Guysville W. W. Wallace Glouster Fern Hooper Frank J. Lewis Chauncey Lucille Joseph George Bateman

Road upgrade bids opened for Route 33 widening project

Five bids were submitted for resurfacing and widening State Route 33 from South Y to the Meigs County line. Low bid was Fenton Construction Co. of Ashland at 353,250. Next came F H Brewer Co. of Lancaster at 356,008.50. Other bids included Southern Quarries and Construction Co. at 364,000 A. J. Burns Co. of Columbus at 381,049.63 and Shelly Sands Co. of Thornville at 378,215.45. Ferguson noted estimated cost 388,200 and said the project will likely go to the lowest bidder. The road will remain open during construction with completion set for October 31, 1948. Major work includes 15,962 feet of guard rail and 19,150 cubic yards of asphaltic concrete surface, widening from 16 to 24 feet.

Meigs County Charles Ferguson Marietta Fenton Construction Co Ashland F. H. Brewer Co Lancaster Southern Quarries and Construction Co Columbus A. J. Burns Co Shelly Sands Co Thornville Ferguson

River rises near flood stage as water covers routes

The Hocking River reached 15.47 feet at 7 am and remains below flood stage. Seven inches of water covered Route 691 at Kimberly but is receding while Route 33 at Chauncey was flooded this morning. High yesterday was 68 degrees, dropping to 39 overnight. At 10 am the temperature was 44 and rainfall last night measured 0.15 inches.

Hocking C. N. France Kimberly Chauncey

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aid Constipated Patients

For years Dr Edwards relieved constipation with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets now sold in drugstores. The tablets are described as mild yet thorough, acting on both upper and lower bowels to create more natural movements with no griping. Prices listed as 15¢ and 30¢.

Dr. Edwards

OU Professor To Attend Architectural Meeting

A. C. Denison, assistant professor of architecture, will represent Ohio University at a regional meeting of architectural schools in Columbus Saturday. Faculty from Ohio and Western Pennsylvania colleges in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture will attend, with Carnegie Institute of Technology, Western Reserve University, Ohio State University, Miami University and the University of Cincinnati also represented.

A. C. Denison Ohio University Columbus Ohio Western Pennsylvania Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Carnegie Institute of Technology Western Reserve University Ohio State University Miami University University of Cincinnati

Special Trains for OU Easter Vacation Slated

OU Easter vacation trains planned to Cleveland for students. B and O agent Betty Barnhouse announced. Trains depart Athens at 11 06 a m and 5 35 p m on Tuesday March 23 with no change at Columbus. Classes reopen Wednesday March.

Cleveland Betty Barnhouse Athens Columbus

Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Two drivers arrested Tuesday by the State Highway Patrol were fined in area courts. Albert F. Kornhauser of Indianapolis was fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding by Mayor W. P. Mickle. James P. McNamara of Columbus was fined five dollars and costs for driving without an operator's license by Logan's Mayor R. W. Friend.

State Highway Patrol Albert F. Kornhauser Indianapolis Ind W. P. Mickle James P. McNamara Columbus Logan R. W. Friend

Police arrest two on city traffic charges

Eva Ruston aged 55 of 88 S May Ave and William Wolf aged 26 of Nelson ville Route 2 were fined five dollars and costs in Mayor Mickle’s court for failing to halt at intersection stop signs Costs suspended. James Stansbury 70 of 35 Richland Ave charged with speeding paid five dollar fine and costs.

Eva Ruston S. May Ave William Wolf Nelsonville William P. Mickle James Stansbury Richland Ave

Junior Class to Present Clinch Mountain Boys Play

Stewart Rome Canaan High School plans a staged performance of Stoney Cooper's Clinch Mountain Boys by the junior class on Thursday at 7 30 p m. The announcement notes an evening show with the school auditorium as the venue.

Roy L. Smith First Christian Church Katherine Hawk E. A. Hansen First Presbyterian Church Smith B. C Hosea Micah Isaiah Stewart Rome-Canaan Stoney Cooper Clinch Mountain

Omission of Norma Howard in Plains High honor list

Norma Howard a Plains High School junior was omitted from the honor student list published yesterday. The article notes the error in the list of outstanding students and confirms her status.

Norma Howard the Plains High School

Millfield Men Sentenced After Auto Theft Indictment

Two Millfield Route 1 men named Delmar Kisor and Lonnie Phelps received prison terms after a joint auto theft indictment. Kisor, 27, drew hard labor at Ohio State Penitentiary while Phelps, 19, was sent to Mansfield Reformatory for up to twenty years. They violated probation by forging checks.

Millfield Route 1 Common Man Pleas O. F. Rowland George Bateman Delmar Kisor Ohio State Penitentiary Lonnie Phelps Mansfield Reformatory Bateman Kisor Phelps Rowland

Damage Suit For S15 000 Is Settled

A $15,000 damage suit against the Dealers' Transport Co. of Union City Indiana was dismissed with prejudice by Common Pleas Judge Oliver F. Rowland. Cora Campbell filed for damages in the death of her son Edward Campbell 30 who died after a bus collided with a trailer truck near Guysville on Sept. 9, 1946.

Dealers’ Transport Co Union City Ind Common Pleas Oliver F. Rowland Common Pleas Court U. S. District Court Ohio Indiana Cora Campbell Edward Campbell Campbell Guysville

Sheltering Arms Hospital Births Admits and Discharges

A hospital notes page from Sheltering Arms lists births for Mr and Mrs Roland Willie Athens a daughter and Mr and Mrs Donald Vernon Millfield a son. Admitted are Opal Mulford Cheshire major surgery Doren Brill Stewart major surgery Jane Morgan Athens medical Leone Smith Amesville medical. Dismissed are Spencer Adams and daughter Nelsonville Mrs Mike Kestival and daughter Athens Mrs Alfred Smith and son Mrs Mildred Rhymer Zaleski Mrs Della Thompson Athens Harold Smith Pomeroy Charles Stevens Jacksonville.

Roland Willie Athens Donald Vernon Millfield Opal Mulford Cheshire Doren Brill Stewart Jane Morgan Leone Smith Amesville Spencer Adams Nelsonville Mike Kestival Alfred Smith Mildred Rhymer Zaleski Della Thompson Harold Smith Pomeroy Charles Stevens Jacksonville

Education of Blind Deaf Is Meeting Topic

A public hearing in Athens discussed future Ohio programs for deaf and blind children. The sub committee favored local community classes under school supervision but acknowledged need for both residential and day schools. Proposals include building new state schools near Columbus or integrating specialized classes into public schools.

Ohio Chemistry Auditorium Robert R. Shaw Thomas J. Herbert Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Columbus

Next of Kin May Obtain Bonus Forms Locally

Next of kin of deceased veterans filing for bonus may obtain Form 2 at the Athens County Veterans Service Office in the courthouse. Applicants no longer need to write to the Columbus bonus headquarters for forms, says County Vet Service Officer Ernest McGraner.

Athens County Veterans Service Office Ernest McGraner Columbus McGraner

Police Ball Tonight At Armory To Honor St. Patrick’s Day

Green ties were in evidence as the Sons of Erin observed the holiday. Athens police announce the third annual Policemen's Ball at the Armory tonight from 9 to 12 with tickets at the door.

Sons of Erin Athens Harry Risely

Athens Joins Ohio Safety Contest for 1948

Athens entered in the Ohio Safety Contest in the five to ten thousand population class. Mayor William P. Mickle pledged to aid traffic accident prevention efforts. The Ohio Traffic Safety Council noted ongoing fatalities unless prevention is intensified. Winners for 1947 will be announced soon.

Athens William P. Mickle Ohio Ohio Traffic Safety Council Ohio Department of Highways Department of Highways

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief For Neuralgia Aches

For 70 years readers relied on Sloan's Liniment to ease stabbing neuralgia neuritis and muscular pains. The ad urges continued use and quick warmth relief and promotes the economy size at drugstores today.

SLOAN

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