Rain Brings Forest Fire Relief To Athens District
The showers dampened woodlands and offered relief to forest fire fighters who had battled 71 acres burned across Athens and nearby counties. Foresters cite 66% of district burn area, with Myers Crossing and the Athens Motorcycle Club blaze among the worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Verner Hondell
District Four
Ohio Division
Ray Knudson
Wayne National Forest
Myers Crossing
Nelsonville
Athens Motorcycle Club
Federal Forestry
Fred Nixon
Richland Fire Department
Motorcycle Club
The
Plains Volunteer Fire Department
Luhrig
Vore Ridge
Basil Cullison
Sharpsburg
Gifford State Forest
Ames-Bern-Amesville
Hondell
Meigs County
Sutton Township
Racine
Scipio Township
Harrisonville
Olive
Forked Run Lake
Monroe County
Washington County
Hocking County
Lemon Flavor Recipe Claims Rheumatic Pain Relief
An advertisement touts RU-EX Compound as a simple home remedy for rheumatic and arthritis pain. It instructs mixing a two week supply with water and lemon juice, taking three tablespoons twice daily, promising relief within 48 hours, and offering a money back guarantee if relief is not found. Athens Pharmacy in Athens Ohio sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Pharmacy
Court St
Athens, O
Cincinnati Pair Charged In Dress Shop Theft
Two Cincinnati residents John William Carrol and Lois Virginia Carrol are charged with stealing clothing valued at 221.75 from Katherine Figg Ladies Apparel at 28 S. Court St. They entered twice Thursday posing as students and were arrested at a shopping center. Carrol received a 30 day sentence on a petty larceny charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Katherine Figg
Joseph Grogan
Athens
Katherine Figg Sams
Lancaster
Registration Set At Rome For Pre School First Grade Event
The Rome-Canaan Local School District schedules a preschool registration and orientation in the school library at 1 p m on Wednesday for prospective first grade pupils. Birth certificates and immunization records must be presented. Immunizations will be offered by the city county health department Friday 9 am to 3 pm and Saturday 9 to 11 am at the Athens office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome-Canaan
Herman L. Ellis
Ellis
Athens
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital notes
In Athens area notices hospital births record a daughter to Mr and Mrs Griffith Evans and two sons for the Benore Chalkey and Baisey households. Admissions list Michael McKinniss Danny Dadisman David Seckers Walter Woods. Dismissals include Mrs James E Black and her son and several Athens residents. A health center transfer involves Miss Marcia Watson for breathing difficulty. A 1953 auto gasoline leak on S Court and Union prompts fire department response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Evans
Athens
Charles Benore
Frank Chalkey
George Baisey
Carpenter
Michael McKinniss
Danny Dadisman
David Seckers
Walter Woods
Zaleski
Marcia Watson
Voigt Hall
Fire Department
Hudson Health Center
S. Court and Union
Dog Owner Fined For Running At Large In City
Harry J. Graham of 8 McGuffey Lane was fined $5 and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to permitting a dog to run at large. Capt. Joseph McBride cited strict enforcement of the city ordinance prohibiting loose dogs. Other individuals listed faced fines in various courts for intoxication and excessive speed during Friday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Graham
McGuffey Lane
Joseph McBride
Gail Showalter
Athens
Sheriff's Deputies
Gregory Kent Hochscheid
Cincinnati
State Highway Patrol
Rain Falls As Temperatures Tumble In Athens
U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer reports Friday in Athens began mild but cooled with light rain. At 9:30 a.m. the thermometer stood at 58 degrees, three degrees below the early low, following a Thursday high of 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Athens Guard Unit Camp Prep For Summer Training
The Athens National Guard unit will attend Camp Perry for two weeks of field training from June 30 to July 14. The battalion plans bivouac during week one and fire 40mm weapons in week two under the command of 1st Lt. Thomas L. Ricketts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens National Guard
Camp Perry
Adjutant General of
Ohio
Thomas L. Ricketts
Blue Rock Range
Zanesville
Blue Rock
Water Bill Crackdown Starts Soon City to Cut Off Delinquent Accounts
Milton Nuzum says a crackdown on two month delinquent water bills begins Monday. Crews will round residents, enforce the penalty clause, and cut off service after the 25th if unpaid, with a five day extension and a one dollar reactivation fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Nuzum
Nuzum
Carpenter Resident Dies on Farm Near Carpenter Route 1
Armstead Perry aged 68 died Thursday morning at his home on Carpenter Route 1 where he lived his entire life on the same farm. Survived by wife Elsie son Arnold of Chillicothe sister Mrs Mallie Lowther four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services 2 p m Sunday at Boring chapel burial Bowen Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstead Perry
Carpenter Route 1
Elsie
Arnold
Chillicothe
Mallie Lowther
Carpenter
Boring Chapel
Bowen Cemetery
Perry
Parking Space Found For Recruiters In City Lot
The three military recruiters will rent a space in the W. Union Street lot for four dollars a month after a conference with the city service-safety director. The post office has offered free space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Union St
Milton Nuzum
Service-Safety
The Spot Barber Shop Opens At 21 West Union Street
The Spot Barber Shop offers free parking and convenient location next to the parking lot at 21 West Union Street. Visitors are invited to get services with complimentary parking while they’re in the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Street
One-Week Spring Vacations Start For OU City Students
Ohio University 8000 students leave Athens Friday for a week long spring vacation from March 31 to April 9. Many head to Ft Lauderdale Florida with thousands of collegians. City schools also begin vacation Friday at 3 30 pm with Good Friday off April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Baker Center
Bird
Voigt Hall
Perkins Hall
Grover Center
Edwin Watts Chubb Library
College of Education
Clyde Plant
Ohio University
Old Auto Tags to Be Sold in Athens for Cancer Funds
The American Cancer Society collects old license plates in Athens to raise money for cancer research and education. Fire Chief Charles Dalton approved the barrel in front of the Fire Station on Washington Street, with firemen guarding the collection throughout April for Cancer Society month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
American Cancer Society
Washington St
Charles Dalton
Cancer Society
Two Divorce Suits Dismissed By Court
Common Pleas Court dismissed two divorce suits for lack of prosecution. Luella Morgan Moody versus Raymond Ellsworth Moody began May 21, 1953 with last proceedings June 5, 1953. Florella Zarley versus Dana Melvin Zarley filed Sept 15, 1952 with last action Nov 26, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Luella Morgan Moody
Raymond Ellsworth Moody
Florella Zarley
Dana Melvin Zarley
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the Messenger
Aters
By Roy Cross
Messenger District Editor
Durfee
Cullison
Sherman Sharp
Plains Rd
Plains Fire Department
Basil Cullison Jr
Luhing
Messenger Newsphoto
Gregg
Gregg’s
Earl F. Mathews, Inc. and
C. M. Gill & Company
Earl Mathews
Earl Hooper
C. M. Gill
Jerry Kyle
Institute of Life Insurance
Family Weekly
Is Banking Sav
Calary Were
City Hall
Federal Home Loan Bank
Rome
Sheltering Arms Hospital
James E. Black
Athens, and Son
Asa Stansbury
Carpenter Route 2
Wilbur Lewis
Marvin Secoy
Bernard J. Schwarzel
Ath
Roger Foreman
Ronald Deveau
William Simmons
Amesville
Eric Noble
Bert Grafton
Rock of Ages
Monuments
Keller & Weltner Monument Co
W. Hunter St
Logan, Ohio
Nicky Green
Wanda Thompson
Danny W. Simmons
Glouster
Sharon Linscott
Millfield
Paul Burchfield
Bessie M. Perry
Gerald J. Bullock
Patricia M. Blake
Speeder
Luckoff
the Spot Barber Shop
Jefferson Hall
Porter Hall
Edwin Watts Chubb
Athens City School
van Dyke's
Buckeye Cafeteria
N. Court St
Tel. LY
Cliff
Royal Blue Market
E. State
Douglas Rambler
Aca
Tartons
Bologna
Shank
SM Ham
W. Union Street
ED Callie
Clover Farm Market
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