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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1952

Page

5

Two Hurt in Crash Along Route 216 North of Buchtel

Two Hollister residents were injured when a car driven by Mrs. Betty Canter veered off Route 216 near Buchtel early Sunday and struck a utility pole. Both Canters were treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital. The Athens post of the State Highway Patrol also reported 11 weekend arrests, with cases ranging from speeding and passing violations to improper brakes and lack of mud flaps.

Hollister Route 216 Buchtel Athens Post State Highway Patrol Betty Canter Michael Canter Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Canter Amesville Barnett Lee Fredia Wade

Early Orders Sought for Wet Grave Markers

Memorial Day nears and groups who ordered bronze veterans markers are urged to submit advance applications to secure metal allocations from the county. Contact Mrs. Ernest McGraner at the county veterans service office in the courthouse to place orders. The government provides markers for Korean War veterans this year, with a full line available for World Wars I and II, Spanish War, GAR, DAV, VFW, Mexican, Indian Wars, War of 1812, Revolutionary War, Civil War, and peace-time Regular Army veterans.

Ernest McGraner Veterans Service Office

Former Athens County Resident Amy A. Jenkins Dies

Amy A. Jenkins 62, former Sand Ridge resident, died Saturday morning in a Zanesville hospital after a heart attack Friday at home 728 Cliffwood Ave. Zanesville. Survived by two daughters seven sons and relatives in Athens County. Funeral Tuesday 1 30 p m at Hearing Bryan DeLong funeral home with burial in Crooksville Cemetery.

Amy A. Jenkins Athens County Zanesville Cliffwood Ave Jenkins Sand Ridge Hearing-Bryan-DeLong Funeral Home S. Fifth St Crooksville

Marshfield Man Joins Chicago Firm Entomologist

NEW MARSHFIELD Dr. John C Herron of Marshfield has joined Velsicol Corp Chicago as entomologist awaiting permanent assignment. Formerly with Methieson Chemical in Baltimore he earned an MS and PhD from Ohio State and studied at North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering. He has four farm and professional journal articles on insects and co authors a paper for the American Association of Economic Entomologists branch meeting.

New Marshfield John C. Herron Velsicol Corp Chicago Methieson Chemical Corp Baltimore Ohio University Herron Ohio State University North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering American Association of Economic Entomologists

Glenford Student Named Dorm President at Ohio University

Harold E. Daugherty of Glenford Route 1 is elected president of OU Scott Quadrangle housing 500 men. A junior in the College of Education, he will join the dormitory executive council and help plan student government and social programs. He is son of Mr and Mrs Rome Daugherty and a Glenford High School graduate.

Harold E. Daugherty Glenford Ohio University Scott Quadrangle Rome Daugherty Glenford High School OU College of Education

Insurance payout and fault liability in auto collision

When the insurer pays for collision damage the at fault driver may still owe compensation. If the other driver is legally responsible, you can pursue a third party claim for unreimbursed losses such as deductibles and non covered damages. Collecting depends on fault proof and applicable policy terms.

Dr. Holmes Rites Tuesday

Funeral arrangements are set for Dr. Andrew F. Holmes 91 Albany who died Saturday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Services will be Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Bigony funeral home Albany conducted by Rev W H Covert. He was an honorary life member of the Elks Masons and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Pallbearers are Earl Johnson Fred Hashman Lowell Patterson Orland Ely Doug Spaulding James Woogerd. Honorary pallbearers include Dr M H Mitchell Charles Elliott C Y McDaniel Harry Munn Granville Gillogly Harry Hawk Charles O Bness Howard Charter C B Russell Harry McKinstry Dr C L Jones Bert Hovey J S Sherrard Dr C O Fordyce Dr R E Bushong Dr F E L Hooper and Jesse Sweeney.

Andrew F. Holmes Albany Sheltering Arms Hospital Bigony Funeral Home W. H. Covert Athens Home Telephone Co Holmes The Elks, Masons the Telephone Pioneers of America Earl Johnson Fred Hashman Lowell Patterson Orland Ely Doug

Ohio University Speakers Earn Dual Second at State Tourney

Ohio University speakers Bruce Slesnick of Athens and Randall Greig of Cincinnati captured second place in the peace oratory and old-line oratory events at the state Inter Collegiate Men's Speech Tournament finals in Marietta. Sixty-one contestants from 12 colleges competed over two days and received cash prizes.

Ohio University Marietta Bruce Slesnick Athens Randall Greig Cincinnati

Morris Ave Fire Alarm Clears After Smoke from Flue

Fire crews responded to 109 Morris Ave this morning when heavy smoke filled the George Blosser residence. Fire Chief Clarence A. Parker said a clogged flue caused the grate fire to send smoke through the home, causing slight damage. Alarm sounded at 9:55 a.m.

George Blosser Morris Ave Clarence A. Parker

Relative of Albany Resident Dies

Albany notices the Feb. 28 death of Mrs. Lizzie Woodyard Zimmerman wife of E W Zimmerman long time Phelps Wisconsin resident active in church and social work She is survived by husband two children Ruth Blanchard Washburn Paul Zimmerman Rineland five grandchildren a brother N S Woodyard Cincinnati Area relatives include C C Woodyard near Albany and Mrs Elizabeth Cottrill Radcliff

Albany Lizzie Woodyard Zimmerman E. W. Zimmerman Phelps Wisc L. K Ruth) Blanchard Washburn Paul Zimmerman Rineland N. S. Woodyard Cincinnati C. C Woodyard

Planned Wade Bash Conference Visit

Planned Wade Bash state superintendent of the public school lunch program in Ohio and Hal Bolin USDA food preservation specialist from Chicago will visit Athens for a food conference on Tuesday.

Wade Bash Ohio Hal Bolin USDA Chicago Athens

Marriage Licenses For Area residents listed

James Fremont Riley 19 and Phylliss Joan McNabb 17 both of Athens Route 2 obtain licenses. Kenneth Allen 45 of Malta weds Ruth Karns 33 of Athens Route 3 per local records.

James Fremont Riley Phylliss Joan McNabb Athens Kenneth Allen Malta Ruth Karns

Degree conferral announced for Paramuthia Lodge 25

Robert Brown announces that the Entered Apprentice degree will be conferred Tuesday at 7 p.m. during a Paramuthia Lodge 25 F and AM meeting held in the Masonic Temple.

Paramuthia Lodge 25 F&am Masonic Temple Robert Brown

Marines Recall "Retreat Hell" Slogan in Korea

Capt. Ray mond F. Knight of the Ohio University ROTC staff reflects on the meaning of the Marine slogan during Korea duties. Knight served with the Seventh Army Division's 17th Infantry near the Manchurian border, reaching the border on Nov. 21 and holding until Dec. 2 when Chinese forces pushed UN troops back. His regiment later reunited with Marines at Hamhung and fought south with others, suffering losses before evacuation to Pusan.

Marine Corps Korea Raymond F. Knight ROTC Ohio University Knight Seventh Army 17Th Inchon Hamhung 10Th Corps Pusan

Fifth Graders Study Breakfast Planning and Service

East Side school fifth graders completed a unit on an adequate breakfast by planning cooking and serving a meal. Student teacher Miriam Clippinger and teacher Bernice Kayser assisted. Guests included Supt. W. P. Barker and East Side principal Louisa Steele.

East Side Miriam Clippinger Bernice Kayser W. P. Barker Louisa Steele Carolyn Pico Ogle Penix Dick Taylor Bob Martin Barbara Russell Linda Lee Lois Hedges John Faris Roger Kasler Jim Fryer Aaron Lewis Bob Slagle Henry Everett Gail Holt Nancy Wichterman Lelia Roberts Donald Evener Betty Humphreys Marcia Walker Mary Woodworth Billy Chambers Joe Goodrich Ivan White Paul Coulson Joan Garber Sharon Cole Sharon Holloway Judy Ferguson Bonnie Brookins

Shelter Houspital Notes Reflect Local Admissions and Discharges

Hospital diary lists new births for Albany and Athens area families including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Welch. Multiple admissions appear for Albany Athens Glouster Chauncey New Lexington and Dexter residents, while discharges include Velda Howard and daughter Dana Smith among others.

Raymond Welch Albany Elmer Martin Athens Ruth Green Maggie Anollans Chauncey Betty Fuller Athens June Smith Charlies Knox Martha Shafer William Jordan Rise Sanders Glouster Grace Hines Velda Howard Guysville Dana Smith Robert Williams Bernard Porter Glenna Sheets New Lexington Fanny Bailey Judy Curry Charles Steward William Pickens Dexter Robbin Roush Harold Shifflet

Fire Protection Charge Refunds Are Ready in Athens Township

County Treasurer Ed Lasch announced refunds for fire protection charges in Athens Township. Taxpayers with first half 1951 duplicate assessments must present receipts showing payment before refund warrants can be released.

Athens Township Ed Lasch

Weather contrast recalled by resident

A Athens resident recalls March 17 1889 when C S Moore and school mates played ball and swam at Margaret's Creek on land later owned by Olin Baker The 1889 high temperature reached the upper eighties while today near freezing weather contrasts sharply with that milepost memory.

C. S. Moore Athens

Ohio State awards degrees to Columbus Athens students

Ohio State University conferred degrees Friday on students from Columbus and Athens. William A Lavelle received a bachelor of laws and Orin D Wright earned a bachelor of science in agriculture.

Columbus Athens Ohio State University William A. Lavelle Orin D. Wright

Pupils Explore City Helpers in Central School Program

Mrs. Juanita Clyse’s third grade class at Central School studies the community with daily guest speakers. Carolyn Pico the school nurse spoke on health while Paul Grafton and David West discussed the post office. Fathers of Larry Hockenberry John Bowling and Teddy Heffken described wholesale agents professors and newspaper work. The class will write stories and build a map of Athens and compile a booklet of speeches.

Juanita Clyse Central School Carolyn Pico Paul Grafton David West Larry Hockenberry John Bowling Teddy Heffken Athens

Auto Theft Foiled by Police Chase Arrests Made

Police nabbed two men in a Sunday auto theft attempt after a Rose Ave chase at about 2:30 am. Leonard Dunfee and Matthew Waldron, both parolees, are held on open charges. Officers Fields McClung and Welling led the arrest. weapons and an Italian sub machine gun were found near the scene.

Leonard Dunfee Athens Mathew Waldron Jefferson County Rose Ave Joseph Fields Richard McClung Carl Welling Dunfee Waldron Joseph B. Grogan Fields McClung Welling Itali Grogan

Canaanville Woman Dies at Home in Athens County

Mrs. Jesse W. Thompson, 79, died Sunday afternoon at her Canaanville home after several weeks illness. Born in Jasper County Missouri, she spent most of her life in Athens County and moved here at age three. Survived by son Ernest H. Thompson and daughters Ethel Ayers and Cora Nagle, plus four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p m at Canaanville Methodist Church with burial Hebbardsville. Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home handling arrangements.

Jesse W. Thompson Canaanville Jasper County Athens County Myrtle Baker Ernest H. Thompson Ethel Ayers Athens Cora Nagle Vincennes

Degarmore Fined Over Missing Mud Flaps in Chauncey

William N. Degarmore, 31, of Corning, was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Charles Wadley of Chauncey for failing to provide mud flaps on the truck he was driving. The arrest was made by the State Highway Patrol.

Athens Raymond Douglas Seel Charles Williams Okey Boggess Charleston W Va Chauncey Charles Wadley Herman R. Sorrell Hamden Justice of the Peace Charles Thompson Newport Robert Ranson Norfolk Charles Rider Jack Young New Marshfield William N. Degarmore Corning State Highway Patrol

Area Officials Aid in Seneca Lake Dragging

Officials from the district wildlife division and highway patrol supervise a for Seneca Lake search for remains of two Akron men and their plane lost on December 12. Deputy Ridge says dragging has continued since last Wednesday on the 3500 acre lake spanning Guernsey and Noble counties with help from Canfield Kinneer Oliver Ridge and White.

Akron Seneca Lake District Wildlife Division Highway Patrol E. E. Ridge Guernsey and Noble Jack Canfield Far Kinneer Richard Oliver E. BE. Ridge Mark O White District Wildlife Office

Princess Who Could Not Cry Play by West Side Pupils

Students from West Side school third and fourth grade reading class presented the play The Princess Who Could Not Cry under director Peg Kunesh. Cast included Melvin Pyle Karen Gilkey Marlene Dicken Ronald McBride James McMullen Amelia Conkey David Straw and Sue Hamer.

West Side School Peg Kunesh Melvin Pyle Karen Gilkey Marlene Dicken Ronald McBride James McMullen Amelia Conkey David Straw Sue Hamer

West Side students hear guest speakers on Japan study

Fifth and sixth graders at West Side school welcomed Frank Harrison who spoke on Far East government religion economy and people. Mel Milha showcased art treasures as part of the unit on Japan and the Far East.

West Side School Japan Far East Frank Harrison Mel Milha

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbus Rupture Clinic East Main St Berry Hotel F. Holtzman Fleet Lease Fleet Lease Corporation Beckley Building Athens County Agents Association Hoeck & Vaalyke Donald K. Barstow Bari Mathews Peter B Sericm Dwight H. Ruther Ford KR. Murphey and B. Dillons Guinther Insurance Agency Clouster Nelsonville, Onto Paul F. Betts In Surance Agency Oakley Insurance Agency Ine Saitz Insurance Agency Marshfield HOUCK van Dyke Oca Novke W. Union Dr. Holmes Film Rentals Smith Post Office Athens, Ohio Capt Noel Davis Jim Kyle Janie Grogan Peggy Byrd Jessie Rowland Bill Belle Bob Congreve Patty Lee Patty Legg Julie Ann Roberts Beverly Byard Devens Agnone Patty Barnhouse Joan Batdorff Don Bullock David Cianciulli Barbara Cone Lee Jay Davis Carl Evener Sandra Grubb Larry Jones Mary Jump Carol Kasler Jon Love Curtis Malone Joe Mechem Jane McBee Joyce Reed Elizabeth Robinson Sharon Schloss Carolyn Smith Pamela Snyder Dianne Southerton Terry Trout Eddie Turner Betty Ulbrich Ann Williams Jimmy Young James Bell Don Betts Mary Rutter Congorilla Borneo Ore AN Mitzi Gaynor Dennis Day Dale Robertson Invis Galhfrn -Vesuie Caron Athens Messenger Ohio Penitentiary Donald Cross State Penitentiary Joseph McBride Penn Peni ¢ Valley West Side Ovec Wolfe Hardware David Gotieth Warner King Judah Bathsheba Gregory Peck Susan Hayward Raymond Massey Kieron Moore - Darby Franuck Heary King Frank Lovejoy Donaldson Motors Albany, O
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