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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

16

Law Court Passes Fractions of Sentences for Three Men

Three men who pleaded guilty to grand jury indictments received various sentences in Common Pleas Court after arraignment before Judge Oliver F. Rowland. Reynolds received Mansfield Reformatory from one to 20 years for second degree manslaughter. Risley got Ohio penitentiary from one to three years for non support. Wilson drew one to 20 years for auto larceny. Coopers awaits leniency hearing. Jennings held for study. McGirr placed on three year probation with strict conditions including curfew and guardian accompaniment. Exline and Perry faced arson charges with bonds posted. Carro awaiting trial on auto larceny. dates not set.

Common Pleas Oliver F. Rowland John L. Reynolds Deanville Rowland Martha Speelman Reynolds Mansfield Reformatory Ohio Alvin Risley Athens Robert W. Wilson Mansfield George Coopers Samuel Erskine Jesse Jennings Glouster Jennings Norman McGirr McGirr

Plans Considered By Society For Crippled Children

A planning committee meeting at the city county health office discussed purchases of two radios for the shut ins four adjustable crutches and films for the shut ins. Members were assigned to research sources and report back in the fall. The society will send four children ages 6 to 16 to a Newark summer camp June 16 30 with transportation provided. Volunteers urged Athens County residents to donate crutches or a wheelchair. Others on the committee include Mrs. Keith Scott Mrs Harold Stright Mrs Richard Mansfield Iris Fierce and Mrs Ray Bobo. Jane Murray could not attend.

Society For Crippled Children and Adults Keith Scott Scott Athens County Society For Crippled Children Newark Harold Stright Waterloo Richard Mansfield Trimble Iris Fierce Athens Ray Bobo Jane Murray Glouster

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Births report a son for Basil and wife at The Plains, a son for Dale Gibbs at Coolville, and a son for Richard and wife in Athens. Admissions list David Hook at The Plains for major surgery, Margaret King and John King in Athens for minor procedures, and Catherine Korhis in Gloucester for medical. Dismissals include Mrs Walter Mareczko and daughter, and several Athens residents plus Elizabeth Guinther in Gloucester.

Basil Cullison the Plains Dale Gibbs Coolville Richard Grover Athens David Hook Margaret King John King Catherine Korhis Glouster Walter Mareczko Harry Jones Nelle Robinson Jessie Seevers Elizabeth Guinther

Guard Set for Federal Inspection Tuesday

The Athens Company of the Ohio National Guard completes a drill and lecture series ahead of the annual Federal Inspection Day on Tuesday May 11. Inspector General and Second Army Headquarters officers will examine administration records and equipment in the afternoon and review personnel in platoon and company training Tuesday night.

Athens Company Ohio National Guard Inspector General’s Department Second Army Headquarters

OU Officials To Attend Alumni Meet at Detroit

Clark E Williams Dr Finar A Hansen and George Banks will represent Ohio University at the Detroit Michigan chapter alumni association event Saturday night. Dr Hansen will speak at the Rackham Memorial Hall dinner. Former Athenians Virginia McVay Elizabeth Gullum Kinnison Forsythe and Spriggs Jacob are listed as attendees.

Clark E. Williams Finar A. Hansen George Banks Ohio University Detroit, Mich Ohio University Alumni Association Hansen Rackman Memorial Hall Virginia McVay Charles G. Kinnison Elizabeth Gullum F. D. Forsythe S. Spriggs Jacob Mary Ellen Bibbee

Marshfield Groups Plan Family Night at Waterloo High

New Marshfield groups sponsor Family Night Saturday at 8 p m in Waterloo high school Frank Russell noble grand announces entertainment and refreshments for members and families Odd Fellows and Rebekahs provide the event

New Marshfield Orders of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Waterloo High School Frank Russell Noble Grand

El ite AJHS Spring Concert Welcomed by Athens

Athens Junior High School held a well received spring concert in the high school auditorium directed by Mrs. Pauline Heft with about 90 voices. The program by the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs featured vocal violin and piano solos plus a novelty jump rope number.

Athens Pauline Heft Plains of Uruguay Little Chillun Dana Joe Scott Diana Roach Dick Wooten Bruce Roach Nancy Ellis Phyllis Peterson Mary Cather

Athens High Honor Pupils Named By Principal O L Wood

Athens High School announced its honor roll with seniors juniors and sophomores listed for earning B average or higher. Senior names include David Algeo Maurice Currens Lewis Hamilton Bill Johnson April Kinsel and many others. Junior and sophomore lists follow with numerous students named from classes.

Athens High School O. L. Wood David Algeo Maurice Currens Lewis Hamilton Bill Johnson April Kinsel Dwight Leach Dick Mathews Ann Rowles Shirley Seigfred George Williamson Marion Vanity Jim Algeo Annita Clark Catherine Clark Harold Douglas Keith Henry William Langston Betty Snyder Shirley Stevens Frank Dilley Theresa Josten Helen Murphy Rosemary Palmer Jean Vance Martha Yeager Flora Armbruster Jean Baird Bonnie Herron Lindley Jones Karen Link Zoe Baird Barbara Chesser Jan Clark Dorothy Clutter Helen Dunn Hubert Koker Paul Lehman Margaret Scott Marjorie Johnson Miriam Clipinger Suzanne Gooding Lois Kail Charles Krauskopf Carol Nessley Betty Wagner Lawrence Wamsley Nina White Harriet Linscott Barbara Allen Dorothy Caskey Sam Henderson Barbara Hope Shirley Miller Pat Rohrer Beverly Bachus Lyndall Wooley Joan Gibbs Nona Green Jean Hartley Peggy Hood Philip Nye Clark Snider George Starcher Ruth Wickline Ronald Bartoe Helen Edgar Jerry Evans Charles Frank Charles Hawk Bill Pinkerton Cresentia Spurbeck David White Patricia Ayers Claryce Buck Watson Burnfield Ronald Cox Richard Haning Bob Heidler Kenneth Radcliffe Jack Rhoades Elizabeth Robe Joe Lavelle Barbara Lowe Sharon Oldfield Sarah Algeo Robert Bigley Jo Goddard Alice Newcomb Lewis Ondis Frederick Stehr

Hocking River Rises After Thursday Rain

A high of 71 Thursday gave way to heavy afternoon and night rains. Temperatures dropped to 52 with a 56 degree reading at 10 am Friday. Weather observer Mrs. C N France reports 0.42 inches of rainfall and the Hocking River at 6.90 feet and rising.

C. N. France Hocking

Poston Man Fined Arraigned On Intoxication Charge

Howard McDonald age 65 of Sugar Creek was arraigned before Mayor W P Mickle on an intoxication charge after being arrested yesterday afternoon by Sheriff George Bateman.

Poston Howard McDonald Sugar Creek W. P. Mickle McDonald George Bateman

Bee Losses Reported in Athens County Beekeeping

Athens County extension agent Ross Wright reported no heavy winter bee losses locally, with 39 keepers starting with 743 colonies and ending with 11. Charles A. Reese and S. E. Bailey urged inspecting all colonies to eradicate diseased ones and noted two hive bodies boost adult bee numbers. Everett Holmes Jr. will lead inspections in Athens County as funds permit.

Charles A. Reese Extension Apiarist Reese S. E. Bailey Ohio County Beekeepers Association Bailey Athens County Everett Holmes, Jr Glouster Wright

McGraner Returns From Trip to Bonus Office

Ernest McGraner county veterans service officer visited the World War II bonus headquarters in Columbus as a guest of W F Woodmansee. He praised the setup and efficiency. Bonus checks are mailed at about 2000 per day with more than 610000 applications received to date.

Ernest McGraner Veterans Service Columbus W. F. Woodmansee Bonus McGraner

Edwards Presents Paper At Ohio Science Session

Dr. John E. Edwards an associate professor of physics at Ohio University will present a paper at the Saturday morning session of the Ohio Section of the American Physics Society held at the University of Toledo in connection with the Ohio Academy of Science annual meeting. Karl Davis a Zanesville graduate student collaborated on the preparation of the paper.

John E. Edwards Ohio University Ohio American Physics Society University of Toledo Ohio Academy of Science Edwards Karl Davis Zanesville

Cyclist Injured In Door Collision Near Athens Route 5

John Hatelur a 17 year old cyclist sustained minor leg lacerations when his bike struck a car door parked by Robert C. Bryan 24 of 154 East State Street. The door opened as Hatelur passed by according to police.

John Hatelur Athens

New Parking Meters Ordered for Athens Streets

One hundred twenty five new Dual meters will be installed on Athens streets within two weeks raising total meters to 325. Nine areas including E Union E Washington and Mill Streets will receive 109 meters with two hour parking, while 16 meters cover shorter periods. Rental is 3.50 monthly per meter with city option to buy after nine months.

Athens William P. Mickle Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce Mickle E. Union St Court University Terrace E. Washington College Mill St E. State St Fourth Street E. Union E. Washington and Mill Pierce Dual Parking Meter Co W. Union St Congress

Joseph Mayle Dies at Home in Chesterhill

Joseph Mayle 86 died at his Chesterhill home after life in Morgan County He was a retired farmer and Wesleyan Methodist Church member Survived by wife Martha Ellen Mayle five sons five daughters a sister and a brother among 31 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren Funeral services set for Sunday 1 30 p m at Chesterhill Methodist Church conducted by Rev Henry Mayle Burial in Chesterhill Cemetery Friends may call after 4 p m Saturday

Chesterhill Joseph Mayle Mayle Henderson Matilda Mayle Morgan County Wesleyan Methodist Church Martha Ellen Mayle Leroy Zanesville Guy Canton Harold Frank Dayton Dora Henderson Chicago Emma Thompson Laura Adams Nellie Croston Lucille Ampy Battle Creek Mich Elizabeth Lyman Columbus Chesterhill Methodist Church Henry Mayle Chesterhill Cemetery

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Ing Wilson Oscar Exline Exline Harry Perry Oakdale Frank Car Cleveland Carro W. D. Phillips Trimble, Ohio Pan Coleman Cas Weber Heating Athens, Ohio Athens County Agents Association Oscar Fulton Dwight H. Rutherford Earl Mathews Society For Sheltering Arms Hospital Detroit Marshfield Cross Bros Frank H, Cross Union St. Athens AJHS Doris Covington Ine Billet Barbara Williams Jim Mitchell Philip Finsterwald Mary Sue LaFollette Katie Carpenter Wendell Freyer, Jr Mrs. Heft Athens High Honor Hocking River Ross Wright Ohio Science Sewell Sales & Service Albany Mey St.Joseph Aspirinei Lee Este Ohio Valley Exterminator Company Carpenter Hdw. Co., Agt Logan Nelsonville S. Court St Mio-West Teatres Me Eddie The Church OF Christ Edward White Stimson Avenue the Mutual Home & Savings Association East Washington St Athens Lumber Company O. U Pomeroy Plains Athens Exchange Athens Home Telephone CO
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