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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1953

Page

15

Embezzlement Trial for Deputy Canceled Prompt Monday Hearing

The jury trial for Mrs. Sylvia Castle of Athens Route 1 is canceled while she remains charged with embezzling 5359,954 in casual tax funds from the Vehicle Title Office during 1951 1952. Castle pleads innocent to all indictments and is free on 5500 bond.

Sylvia Castle Athens Common Pleas Court Joel Draper Castle Mra Castie Helen Largent Nelsonville Marysville Reformatory Roy D. Williams Miss Largent Bette Pincelli Chauncey Village Pincelli Francis D. White R. W. Finsterwald Miss Sargent

Organizations Top Quota for Red Cross Drive Reaches $202.90

Clubs and organizations have deposited $202.90 toward a $16,909 drive quota. Total contributions amount to $7,959.92 sent to Mrs. Clarke Daily, executive secretary, as March end target looms. Local totals include Ohio University $476.20 and multiple townships and cities.

Red Cross Clarke Daily Ohio University Alexander the Plains Athens Township Glouster Jacksonville Waterloo Township Nelsonville

Initiation and Inspection At Athens DeMolay Meeting

Annual inspection of the Athens Chapter Order of DeMolay drew 137 DeMolays and Masons at the Masonic Temple. Charles W. Hirth of Martins Ferry, Tenth District governor, praised progress and rated the chapter excellent. Eleven candidates were initiated, led by Dennis White and Jim Taylor, with three from Marietta. officials and sponsors from DeMolay and Masonry attended along with members from 16 Ohio counties and seven states. Mrs. Kenneth Galvin chaired the Mothers Club dinner beforehand.

Athens Order of Masonic Temple Charles W. Hirth Martins Ferry Dennis White Jim Taylor Ronnie Davis Tommy Burns James McHarg Charles Ramseth Robert Wickham Bill Roberson James Johnston Edward Sprague Athene Commandery Knightsemplor Kenneth Sands Paramathia Lodge F&am Ohio Kenneth Galvin Mothers Club

More Trainees Sought for Ohio Patrol School

The Ohio Highway Patrol plans another training class starting April 6 south of Columbus. About 40 recruits will complete a 10 week course and be appointed as patrolmen. Applicants must be 21 to 21 and a half, citizens or residents of Ohio, with a high school diploma or equivalent, and meet height and weight standards.

Ohio Highway Patrol George Mingle Athens Post Columbus Ohio

Driving License Revoked for Five Years

Nelsonville Route 2 man Ralph Perry was sentenced after a State Patrol arrest. The Common Pleas Judge Francia D White revoked Perry’s driving license for five years and ordered a five day jail term with a $100 fine plus costs. Perry, 36, was picked up by patrols on Route 33 south of Nelsonville and cited on prior occasions.

Nelsonville

Brother of Albany Man Dies in West

Gus Coe, 67, son of the late John P. Coe, died at his home in Jefferson City, Missouri. A retired train dispatcher, he served many years in that role. Survivors include his wife Rae two brothers Perry G. Coe of Albany and Frank E. Coe of Reynoldsburg and one sister Mary E. Armstrong of Brooklyn New York. Burial will be in Jefferson City.

Gus Coe John P. Coe Jefferson City Coe Rae Perry G. Coe Albany Frank FE. Coe Reynoldsburg Mary EF. Armstrong Brooklyn N. Y

Brush fire on Monte Davis property near Athens reported

A brush fire burned on the Monte Davis property along Route 3 north of Athens on Saturday afternoon. Fire was believed under control though still burning and no damage estimate was provided.

Monte Davis Athens

Gamma Globulin Hinges On Blood Quota Success

Red Cross officials in Athens highlighted blood quota goals crucial to gamma globulin availability for polio cases. Mrs Virginia Beecher Smith urged regular donor participation every eight days, while Ed gar Zimmerman and local volunteers discussed district chairmanship and donor recruitment at a special meeting.

Virginia Beecher Smith Red Cross Eastern Area

Gray Ladies Group Receives Red Cross Orientation at Hotel Berry

A new 13 member Gray Ladies group at Athens State Hospital attended Red Cross orientation Thursday at Hotel Berry. Mrs Clarence Flowers led the session, outlining needs and services, with Mr. Clarke Daily announcing instructions. Canteen volunteers were listed, ready to assist donors and staff during blood drives and hospital events.

Athens State Hospital Red Cross Berry Clarence Flowers Hopital’s Gray Laity Flowers Clarke Daily Maude Lee Dorsey Vs. Flowers Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Gray Lady Sam Warren Robert H. Jones, Jr E. E. Mapia C. E. Brider Ralph Clark Donald K. Barstow Janette Woodworth

Former Albany Man Dies at Gibsonburg

Clarence P. Mathews of Gibsonburg died Friday. He was formerly of Albany and spent most of his life in Athens County. Survived by wife Mabel, brother Hugh Mathews of Athens, five daughters and three sons. Funeral services set for Monday at 1 pm in Gibsonburg.

Clarence P. Mathews Gibsonburg Mathews Albany Athens County Mabel Hugh Mathews Athens

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