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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

5

Three Men Sentenced in Common Pleas Court

Judge Oliver F Rowland sentenced John L Reynolds 21 of Deanville to Mansfield Reformatory from one to 20 years for second degree manslaughter. Alvin Risley 34 of Athens drew one to three years for failing to support his child. Robert W Wilson 18 of Athens received one to 20 years for auto larceny after a guilty plea. Other defendants faced varied outcomes as cases were continued or placed on probation or held for further study.

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 Adopted At Society Meeting For Crippled Children

The Society for Crippled Children and Adults discussed fundraising and aid needs at a planning committee session in Athens County. Proposals include radios and adjustable crutches for shut ins, plus camp transportation for four children ages 6 to 16 to Newark summer camp June 16 through 30. Committee members urged item donations and will report findings at fall meetings.

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 Boho Shade Jane Murray Glouster

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list a son for Basil Cullison of The Plains, a son for Dale Gibbs of Coolville, and a son for Richard Grover of Athens. Admissions include David Hook of The Plains for major surgery and Margaret King and John King of Athens for minor surgery. Dismissals include Mrs Walter Mareczko and daughter of Athens and several Athens residents.

Basil Cullison the Plains Dale Gibbs Coolville Richard Grover Athens David Hook Margaret King John King Catherine Korhis Glouster Walter Mareczko Harry Jones Ath

Guard Set for Federal Inspection Tuesday

The Athens Company of the Ohio National Guard completes a May drills series as inspectors from the Inspector General's Department and Second Army Headquarters prepare to review administration records company equipment and personnel in platoon and company training Tuesday afternoon and evening.

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

OU Officials To Attend Alumni Meet in Detroit

Ohio University representatives Clark E. Williams Dr. Einar A. Hansen and George Banks will join the Detroit chapter of the Alumni Association for a Saturday night dinner at Rackman Memorial Hall. Dr. Hansen will speak. Former Athenians expected include Virginia McVay Mrs Charles G. Kinnison Elizabeth Gullum Mr and Mrs F D Forsythe and Mrs S Spriggs Jacob.

Clark E. Williams Einar 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 Host Family Night at Waterloo High

NEW MARSHFIELD Organizations the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs sponsor Family Night Saturday at 8 p.m. in Waterloo High School. Frank Russell, noble grand, announces the event with entertainment and refreshments for members and families.

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

AJHS Spring Concert Enthusiastically Received

Athens Junior High School presented a program by the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs under Mrs. Pauline Heft in the high school auditorium. About 90 voices performed vocal violin and piano solos with highlights including The Plains of Uruguay Get on Board Little Chillun Dana and Perfect Day. An eighth grade novelty Rhythm used jump ropes and Dick Wooten and Bruce Roach offered a humorous bit from HMS Pinafore. The combined glee clubs presented an orchid to Mrs. Heft.

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 List Published by Principal Wood

Athens High School announces the honor roll for all grades with a B average or better. Seniors list includes David Algeo, Maurice Currens, Lewis Hamilton, Bill Johnson, April Kinsel, Dwight Leach, and many others. Juniors and sophomores also appear with numerous names from various families and clubs.

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 Marilyn Tucker Barbara Whittington Joan Davis Esther Farley Jim Hooper Bernadine Klingenberg Jane Long Charlene Nicholson Marjorie Pugh Harrison Scott Merrill Thomas Mary Varnes Claude Westfall Tom Wootten Shirley Andrews Joanne Dailey Jacquelyn Deem al Gubitz Harold Houx Nancy Packard Joan Vance Jane Windisch Ruth Blaker 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 Wa 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 Rainfall

A 71 degree high Thursday gave way to heavy rain, dropping to 52 at night and 56 by 10 am Friday. Mrs. C. N. France reports 0.42 inches of rain and the Hocking River rising to 6.90 feet.

C. N. France Hocking

Poston Man Fined For Intoxication Charge

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

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

Bee Losses in Athens County Draw Beekeeping Advice

Athens County reports show winter losses near the state average with 39 beekeepers entering winter possessing 743 colonies. Extension apiarist Charles A. Reese cites potential losses of 35 percent or more, urging full county inspections and destruction of diseased colonies. Reese and Bailey emphasize improving honey production with two hive bodies and healthier colonies. Everett Holmes Jr. of Glouster will lead inspections as funding allows.

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

McGraner Tours World War II Bonus Office in Columbus

Ernest McGraner county veterans service officer spent Tuesday morning in Columbus inspecting the World War II bonus headquarters as a guest of W F Woodmansee former bonus field representative. Bonus checks are being mailed at about 2000 per day with over 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 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 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-Opening Car Collision

Teen cyclist John Hatelur aged 17 from Athens Route 3 sustained minor leg lacerations when his bike collided with a car door opened by 24 year old Robert C. Bryan of 154 East State Street. Police reported Bryan opened the door as Hatelur rode alongside.

John Hatelur Athens Robert C. Bryan E. State St Bryan Hatelur

125 New Parking Meters Ordered For City Streets

Mayor William P. Mickle and Safety Service Director Daniel A. Pierce announced 125 new Dual parking meters will be installed on E Union E Washington Mill and FE State streets within two weeks bringing the total to 325 meters. The devices will allow two hour parking with nickels or pennies and will follow the city leased meter plan with 3.50 monthly rental and a purchase option after nine months.

Athens William P. Mickle Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce Mickle E. Union St Court University Terrace E. Washington College Mill St State 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. He was a retired farmer and Wesleyan Methodist Church member. Survived by wife Martha Ellen and five sons and five daughters. funeral Sunday 1 30 p m at Chesterhill Methodist Church. 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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