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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1953

Page

8

Athens County Announces 214 Graduation Seniors

Athens County schools will graduate 214 seniors this year up from 181 last year. County Superintendent George E. Christman released the list of graduates from Albany Ames Bern Carthage Troy Rome Canaan Shade The Plains Jacksonville Trimble Waterloo Buchtel York and Mechanicsburg Junior High with baccalaureate and commencement dates in May and June.

Athens County George E. Christman Albany Wiliam H. Covert Lionel Crocker Judy Barnes Don Battrell Grace Beatty Roy Biss Betty Boho Everett Boggess Robert Bolin Jean Castle Martha Chase Gerald Chesser Lorraine Davis June Dorsey Estella Elliott Sharon Gibbs Harold Gillogly Robert Hacker David Harner Olan Harvey Jerry Henthorne Opal Hudnell Phyllis Hudnell Richard Jagers Mary Jeffers Hannah Jones Dwaing Jordan Myrl Knowland Clarabell Lowery Norman Marshell Joyce McDaniel Eunice Barbara Duncan Meredith Ellis Harry Frash Patsy Glass Aaron Bryan Jago Ashia Jago Norma Keirns Kenneth Ray Koker Roger Linscott Gary Sayers Bernard Sephus Lucy Sewell Vivian Stobart Jeannette Swatt Judy White Barbara Woolley Carthage-Troy Hle. McDaniel Kenneth Ray Mary Allen James Birkbeck Millie Bowers Jean Brommage Ellis Chalfant Kermit Clark Nancy Davis Carl Ferrell James Ford Garney Fortney Shirley Gainer Yvonne Henderson James Holder Seldon Johnson Ronald Linehcome Kenneth Null James Parr Glenn Reed Ruth Smith Mariles Swiger John Taylor Arthur Tucker Ronald Vandall Joan Walker Alice Yeamer Mary Sickers Franklin Smith Janet Stanity Leis Ann Swartz the Plains Marian Bernard Bernie Boyer John Canale Charles Cullson Wanda Daniel Darrell F. Gillen Ralph Goldsberry JoAnn Smith Hollandsworth Ronald Kinnison Gordon Knowlton Alma LaFollette Sharon Lee Hazel Lovsey Thomas Marcinko Mary Ellen McKee Coulter Meek Eurgene Novo Carl Hicks Melvin Brooks Charlotte Brown Charles Buckley Clyde Dicken Esther Dickerson Ruth Graham Helen Jeffers Arthur Jones Larry Llewellyn Dean MacFadden Charlie McKibben Waveline McKibben Drue Pierce Date Saylor Paul Sherman Rudolph Henry Steinmeyer Marvin Swart Betty Jo Tucker Miles Wolf Larry Woods Mena Young Buchtel-York Einar Hansen Dean Don Clippinger Bob Bunting Connie Conley Mae Covert Dick Davis Shirley Dixon Mary M. Grinstead William Hal Dale Humphrey Julia Krakau Harold Lowery Melvin Maccombs Jim Martin el McClain Bill McCom

Bloodmobile visits set for Athens May 11 at First Methodist

Red Cross blood bank plans visits to Athens at the First Methodist Church on May 11 with a daily quota of 150 pints and about 185 donors needed each day. Public urged to register and help meet polio treatment needs as gamma globulin supplies are requested. Appointments through the Red Cross office or Mrs. Cutler.

Red Cross Athens First Methodist Church Mra B. F. Cutler Cutler Cutter Christ Seventh Day Adventist Church Mocris May Avenus Ohlo

Albany Driver Fined After W Union Crash

An Albany driver Robert W. Johnson age 22 was arrested for unsafe operation after a two car crash on W Union near Herrold Ave. He was fined 25 dollars and costs by Mayor Peter B. Sel on Saturday morning. CAMP DIRECTORS MEET The Ross Hocking extension camp board will meet at the Hocking County extension office in Lom Wednesday. Roses Wright is president.

Albany Union Herrold Ave Robert W. Johnson Nova Elaine Gooding Athens Johnson Peter B Ross Hocking Hocking County Lom Roses Wright Athens County

Delivery Sought in Suit Against Athens Armature Works

Bondil Co. seeks $900 in machinery and materials plus $100 damages in Common Pleas Court. A. W. Matters of Athens Armature and Machine Works allegedly detained the materials claimed by Bondil. Affidavit shows Matters believes the material is his property.

Bondil Co A. W Athens Armature and Machine Works Common Pleas

Shinn Divorce Seeks Custody Support and Restraint

In Common Pleas Court Verta G. Shinn petitions against Ophal F. Shinn for custody and support of two children. A restraining order is sought to prevent interference with the children. The couple, married August 4 1939 in Marietta, faces charges of gross neglect and extreme cruelty.

Common Pleas Court Verta G. Shinn Ophal F. Shinn Shinns Marietta

Divorce petition cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty

Charges of gross neglect and extreme cruelty are alleged in a divorce petition filed in Common Pleas Court by Herman Barnes against Thelma McDonald Barnes. The couple has one child and the father seeks custody. They were married in St. Marys West Virginia.

Common Pleas Herman Barnes Thelma McDonald Barnes Barnes St. Marys

Case of Martin vs Bursons Dismissed in Common Pleas

The suit by W T Martin against R E Burson and Carrie Burson was dismissed in Common Pleas Court after records show a settlement was reached regarding a promissory note claimed at 1976 dollars.

W.T. Martin R. E Carrie Burson Common Pleas Martin

Marriage Licenses For Four Couples Listed

Omer Saunders aged 20 and Vivian Bryan aged 35 both of Deanville are documented with a license. James L. McGuire 29 of Kimberly and Mary June Andrews 23 of Oak Grove are also listed for a marriage license.

Omer Saunders Vivian Bryan Deanville James L. McGuire Kimberly Mary June Andrews Oak Grove

Accident Report Involving Rodney Reeves On Kimberly Bridge

Rodney Reeves of Nelsonville filed a report with the State Highway Patrol claiming his car struck a guard rail on the Kimberly bridge Thursday night. Dr A C LaFollette of Ohio University will join the Central Missouri State College staff for the summer revision in Warrensburg Missouri.

Rodney Reeves Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Kimberly Bridge A. C. LaFollette Ohio University Central Missouri State College Warrensburg

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Admission list for Sheltering Arms Hospital includes Mrs. Garnet Keirns of Millfield Mrs. Wade Everett of Athens Mrs. Sylvia Keirns of Millfield and Mrs. Gladys McClelland of Athens. Discharges list includes Mrs. Donald Yerian Glowster and son Mrs. Lewis Shields Chauncey Mrs. Herman Ellis Jr Athens and daughter Mrs. Myrtle Bain Athens Mrs. Rose Ballinger Athens and Frank Alkire Athens.

Garnet Keirns Millfield Wade Everett Athens Sylvia Keirns Gladys McClelland Donald Yerian Lewis Shields Chauncey Herman Ellis Myrtle Bain Rose Ballinger Frank Alkire

Intoxication fines levied on five residents

Three people were fined on intoxication charges by Mayor Peter B. Seel. Leonard Ben Johnson, 55, and Joshua Perry, 80, of Cardendale were fined 10 dollars plus costs. Edna Haynes, 38, of Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars and costs, and an additional 335 from a prior suspension was added. Unable to pay, the Nelsonville woman was jailed.

Peter B. Seel George Bateman Leonard Ben Johnson Joshua Perry Carbondale Edna Haynes Nelsonville

County JOOF Meeting Sets Monday Elections

A monthly Athens County TOOF and Rebekah Association meeting is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. in New Marshfield 910 with all lodges to be represented for officer elections. Refreshments will be served by the host lodge.

New Marshfield Athens County Toof and Rebekah Association Shelby iCollins

Athens City Council to Act on W Union Street Resurfacing

Athens city council will be asked Monday night to legislate for the city's share in the resurfacing of W Union Street. The meeting will cover funds from parking meter revenue and the White's Mill Bridge replacement, with state and county shares confirmed. The second reading of an ordinance to set up an off street parking fund is also on the agenda.

Athens W. Union St. Courier W. Union ,St White’s Mill Bridge Highway Department Peter B. Lee City Atta IMG

District Scout Leaders Roundtable in Hock-Hocking District

A Friday evening roundtable at First Presbyterian Church gathered district leaders assistants and committee members to discuss the months boy and cub scout themes. E J Greer presented flower bird house suet holder insect collection and seed germination demonstrations. Lowell Miller and Dr. A M Wallace showed a conservation film and provided refreshments. Next meeting set for May 22 at Nelsonville Methodist Church with Jack Sowers and the Whites coordinating.

Lscouting First Presbyterian Church E. J. Greer Morris Ave Boy Scouts Lowell Miller Nelsonville A. M. Wallace Athens Wallace Nelsonville Methodist Church Jack Sowers Patrick White

Local Student Candidate For OU Campus Post

Athens youth David White campaigns for the top campus post as nearly 2000 students prepare to vote in the all campus election at OU. Opponent Jim Betts, OU basketball star, is son of Ralph and the late Mrs Betts of East Liverpool.

Athens Onia University David White Leslie White N. Congress St White College of Facts and Sciences Jim Betts Ralph Betts East Liverpool

Mobile units complete 5000 chest X rays in Athens County

Approximately 5000 chest X rays were taken by two mobile junits of the State Department of Health during a seven day visit in Athens County. The Athens County Tuberculosis Health Association and the Athens City County Health Department sponsored the effort. Confidential reports will be given to individuals when completed. Driver 38 fined Hiram Norris 53 Athens $10 and costs after arrest on a driving to the left of the center charge by the State Highway Patrol.

State Department of Health Athens County Athens County Tuberculosis & Health Association Athens City-County Hiram Norris Athens Peter B. Seel State Highway Patrol

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