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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1953

Page

8

Californian Aims to Beat Soviet Flight Records This Summer

Lew Mahieu of Compton plans a private challenge to Soviet altitude and distance records with a light Kiwi model airplane. He seeks five hour plus flight, 221,701 miles, and 13,622 foot altitude, using a 35 inch wingspan ship.

Russia Lew Mahieu Compton Mahieu Soviet Union Mathieu California Los Angeles Academy of Model Aeronautics Washington, D. C

Rutland Social Notes On Visitors And Recoveries

Recent visitors to Mrs. Bessie Wise who has been ill included Mr. and Mrs. William Young and their children Ellen and Darrold. Leo Marshall returned to Ashland Kentucky after recuperating at Mrs Wise’s home. Bernice Nelson came home after a week with Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson and newborn daughter Cheryl Joan in Dayton. Flossie Hall Phillips resumed her home duties after several days in Holzer Hospital for surgery. Cassie Baughman Gahanna assists her mother Olena Seck in Holzer Hospital where she is convalescing after surgery.

Bessie Wise William Young Ellen Darrold Darwin Leo Marshall Ashland Bernice Nelson William Nelson Chery Joan Flossie Hall Phillips Holzer Hospital Cassie Baughman Gahanna Eae Ee Se Olen

Notice to Bidders for University Building Furnishings

Proposals will be received by the Office of the Purchasing Agent at Ohio University Athens Ohio until 12:00 p m 1953 for labor and materials to furnish miscellaneous tables and chairs for the Bunch Room and the Drone Room in the Student Building. Plans specifications and progress blanks available from the Purchasing Agent. Proposals must be accompanied by the State Form of Combination Bidding and Contract Bond equal to 100 percent of bid. Sealed proposals addressed to the Purchasing Agent Ohio University Athens Ohio University.

Ohio Athens Fiea Ohio Kens University

Appointment of Adminstratrix for Edman Gabriel estate

Goldie Blackford of New Marshfield Athens County Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of the Edman Gabriel estate. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated April 14 1953 Probate Judge John F Newcomb.

Goldie Blackford New Marshfield Athens County Ohio W.w.e Edman Gabriel John F. Newcomb Said County

Notice to creditors in Venia and Harold Affolter case

Gordon B Gray as receiver for Venia Affolter and Harold Affolter in Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas Cause No 20380 invites all creditors to file claims with the receiver by June 20 1953 or be barred. The notice appears in the Security Bank Building Athens Ohio.

Venia Affolter Androld Affolter Gordon B. Gray Security Bank Athens Ohio Venia Affolter Harold Affolter Court of Common Pleas Athens County

Bids Sought for Asphalt Supply in Athens Ohio

The City of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids for fifty thousand gallons of asphalt M C 3 to 5 meeting state specifications. Bids due May 12 1958 at the Director of Public Service Safety office. Bond or certified check equal to ten percent of bid required with bid.

Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio State Highway Department F. H. Beckler Public i City of Athens

Athens seeks bids for water chlorinator system and safety gear

Sealed bids due by May 12 1953 to the Director of Public Service Safe for a three million gallon per day automatic or semi automatic water chlorination unit with accessories including chlorine tanks scales and a gas mask. The city reserves the right to reject any bid.

Public Service-Safe Athens Ohio F. H. Beckler Public Serieo- Seay City of

Heirs in dispute over John Hartley Jr estate in Ohio

Louise Lent as Administratrix filed an Ohio probate petition on July 31 seeking court determination of heirs entitled to the decedent's estate. The named defendants must answer by July 6, 1953, else a default judgment will be entered.

Carl Pared Harte Alden Bree Street Philadelphia Scone Pear Green Btenford Street Las Vegaa Severe William M. Green R. A Prov. Co APO C O P. M San Francisco California Melvin Gwes Ab.u Center Ft. Mreen Ft Oth John Hartley, Jr Louise Lent John Hartley of Athena County Ohio Aman Welforesa Rowland Bridgewater Gray

State Highway Bids Sought for Meigs and Washington Counties

Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals by May 12 1953 for four project sections on State Routes 124 and 76. Projects include bituminous treatment and paving with specific lengths and widths in Meigs and Washington counties. Bid must include a $5760 certified check and comply with prevailing wage rules. Plans are on file with the department.

Columbus Ohio Et Tek PRI State Highway Director of Meigs County Racine Tate Sutton and Lebanon Olive Township P.roposal Washington County Belpre Dunham Barlow Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department General Code of Department of Neewese Division Morgan County Percen Bloom Township Nonia Inten Division Deputt Dt

Athens City bids for limestone for 1933 building needs

The City of Athens Ohio invites bids to furnish 3000 tons of limestone with option for different sizes to meet Ohio State Highway Department specs. Bids set on producer’s price at bin. contract safety and service terms apply. Bid notices posted May 4 1920.

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

An alias execution sale by Pleas Court Athens County proceeds with a public auction of three parcels in Lochtowit Township and surrounding lots. Tract One contains 53 acres, Tract Two 15 acres, and Tract Three 25 acres plus a 6 room house and barn on Hawk Road. Premises appraised at 1550 dollars. minimum bid two thirds of that amount. Cash terms. Sheriff George Bateman, Deputy Dorothy Parmiter, Attorney John Bolin. Auction date stated as the Sunday in June 1953 at 1:30 PM at the east door of the Athens County Courthouse.

State of Ohio Athens County Jackson Production Credit Corp Cecil Douglas Eileen Douglas Athens Ohio Lochtowit John Cecil Douglas John Kelly Cornelious Burley Lauzardy Love Ohio Company Ida Hall Mary E. Beal Ohio Comas Purchase George W. Beat Ma Beal George Llas Osee Douglas Athens County Deed Records Lodi Hawk Road George Bateman Dorothy J. Parmiter John W. Bolin Smeriff Security Bank Ade E. Smith Lodi Town Thomas G. Angel William A. Kidwell W. A. Phillips Joseph Mulligan Kidwell Joseph Johnson Said Johnson Charlies Brown, Jr Lazina F. Shafer Virgil N. Shafer Frank Lambert Charles Sloan William Roberts Frank White Ponee Seaeder F Bert Sarah Watkins Post Joseph Bobo A. J. Mathews William Angel Long Run Recorder of Athens County Mortgage Recs Angel Ridge Road Dorothy Vee

Sheriff Sale Notice on Smith et al in Athens County

Public auction set for June 1 1953 at 1 30 PM for lands in Lodi Township including Lot 13 and other parcels across sections 36 30 and surrounding origin parcels. Properties include multiple tracts totaling several acres with appraised values and prior deeds recorded in Athens County records.

Notice of Hearing for Parole Case No 10558 59

Parole and Pardon Commission will hold a hearing for Earl Lochary, inmate at Ohio Penitentiary Columbus, from Athens County, convicted October 1951 of Larceny by Trick and Issuing Check Without Funds. Sentence 2 to 10 years. Hearing on or after June 1, 1953. By R G Fogle Parole and Record Clerk.

Earl Lochary Ohio Penitentary Columbus Athens County Parn and Parole Commission Pardon and Parole Commission R. G. Fogle

Nelsonville schools bond issue on May election

Athens County notices announce a special election in Nelsonville City School District on May to vote on 375000 dollars in bonds to build and equip two new grade schools. Bonds run up to 23.8 years with an estimated tax rate of 4.4 to 4.5 mills. Polls open 6:30 A M to 6:30 P M Eastern.

Rct Nelsonville City Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Nelsonville City School Athens Ohip Board of Elections BE. Handley John FE. Barker

Public sale of estate land in Athens County Ohio

Garnet B. Lape as administrator of Glenora L Wright deceased offers Eighty Eight acre parcel in Athens city limits for sale by public auction May 1953 at 10 AM. Property description includes sections 12 town 5 range 12 with coal oil gas reservations and lease rights to Glenora Wright. Appraised at 4900 dollars, minimum bid two thirds, terms 500 cash and balance on deed delivery.

Ohi Washington County Garnet B Athens Ohio Ohio Company John J. Nortis Charles Norris Charles Gn Fee William W. Hurst Glenora L. Wright Lillie Hurst Clarence L. Wright Garnet B. Lape Glenora L

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