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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1953

Page

17

Embezzlement Jury Trial Cancelled in Ohio Case

Deputy clerk Sylvia Castle, of Athens Route 1, faces embezzlement charges for taking about 5359.54 from Vehicle Title Office funds while serving as deputy clerk. Jury trial was canceled. she remains free on bond and may change plea or seek probation at Monday court appearance. The case follows prior county embezzlement cases involving women officials.

Sylvia Castie Athens Common Pleas Court Joel Draper Castle Helen Largent Nelsonville Marysville Reformatory Roy D. Williams Miss Largent Bette Pincelli Chauncey Village

Organizations Top Quota Reached in Red Cross Drive

Clubs and organizations have donated $292.90 toward a $150 quota, with total receipts to Mrs. Clarke Daily totaling $7959.92. The drive aims for a $16,909 goal by end of March, with contributors including Ohio University, townships and several villages in Athens County.

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

Initiation in Athens DeMolay marks inspection event

Annual inspection of the Athens Chapter, Order of DeMolay, drew 137 DeMolays and Masons at the Masonic Temple. Martins Ferry DeMolay Tenth District governor presided, rating the chapter excellent and commending progress over the year. Eleven candidates initiated and several local officials and sponsoring bodies attended, with Mrs. Kenneth Galvin leading the Mothers Club dinner attendance.

Athens Order of Masonic Temple Charles W. Hirth Martins Ferry Dennis White Jim Taylor Ronnie Davis Tommy Burns James McHarg Caries Ramseth Robert Wickham Bill Roberson James Edward Sprague Land Retta Marietta Richard Slater Peter Lee Dea E. J. Taylor John Newcomb William Roberson Glenn Atkinson Ross Davis D. K Seward Roscoe Orr Fd Cole IL. A. Hamilton Ellis Woodworth Carroll Tippett Athens Commandery Knights ‘Templar Kenneth Sands Paramathia Lodge 2 F&am Ohio Kenneth Galvin Mothers Club

More Trainees Needed for Patrol School

The Ohio Highway Patrol announces a new recruit class to begin April 6 near Columbus. About 40 trainees will complete a 10 week course and become patrolmen, with pay of 164 dollars monthly. Applications available at patrol posts and headquarters, with age 21 to years, US citizenship, Ohio residency, high school graduation, and physical requirements.

Ohio Highway Patrol George Mingle Athens Post Columbus Ohio

Nelsonville man’s license revoked for five years

A Nelsonville Route 2 man identified as Ralph Perry, 36, had his driving license revoked for five years by Common Pleas Judge Francis D. White after a State Highway Patrol arrest. Perry was arraigned on an information charging him with driving while intoxicated and received a jail sentence a fine of 100 dollars and costs. Patrolmen arrested Perry early Friday on Route 33 south of Nelsonville amid prior citations.

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. He was a retired train dispatcher and served in that role for many years. Survivors include his wife Rae and two brothers Perry G. Coe of Albany and Frank E. Coe of Reynoldsburg, plus a 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 E. Coe Reynoldsburg Mary EF. Armstrong Brooklyn N.Y Buria

Brush fire on Monte Davis property near Athens

A brush fire blazed Saturday afternoon on the Monte Davis property Route 32 just north of Athens. Firefighters reported the blaze under control while it burned with no damage estimate given.

Monte Davis Route 32 Athens

Gamma Globulin Hinges On Blood Quota Success

Mrs. Virginia Beecher Smith directing the Red Cross bleed program says gamma globulin could be available for all cases if bloodmobile quotas are met nationwide. She visited Athens with Ed gar Zimmerman for a blood recruitment meeting led by Mrs. B. F. Cot ler and discussed district chair selection and donor methods. Attendees included Willard Barker, Lewis McBride, Mrs. Orville King, and Mrs J. H Wheaton from Athens and Nelsonville area.

Virginia Beecher Smith Red Cross

Gray Ladies Group Receives Red Cross Orientation

A new 12 member Gray Ladies unit at Athens State Hospital underwent Red Cross orientation at Hotel Kerry. Mrs Clarence Flowers outlined needs and services, with Mrs Clarke Daily providing instruction. Canteen chair Maude Lee Dorsey absent, volunteers must be oriented before service.

Athens State Hospital Red Cross Kerry Clarence Flowers Flowers Clarke Daily Maude Lee Dorsey Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Gray Lady Sam Warren Robert H. Jones, Jr E. E. Mapla C. E. Brider Ralph Clark Donald K. Barstow Janette Woodworth R. M. VanDyke C. M. Mohl E. C. Bibbee Dwight Mutchiler Jack Miller Thomas Rosser Victor Whitehouse Russell Hail E. ©. Bibbee Dwight Mutechler Cecil Cox

Former Albany Man Dies at Gibsonburg

Clarence P. Mathews of Gibsonburg died Friday. He formerly lived in Albany and spent most of his life in Athens County. He is survived by his wife Mabel, one 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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