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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1949

Page

5

Five Athens defendants plead guilty in Common Pleas Court

One of five men arraigned before Judge Roy D. Williams received a fine and suspended jail term for resisting an officer. Ermil V. Runkle, 34, Athens Route 1, faced a $100 fine plus costs after pleading guilty through attorney R. W. Finsterwald. Sentencing for Richard Stone was deferred pending a common pleas hearing.

Common Pleas Roy D. Williams Williams Ermil Stone Gordon B. Gray Rex Bailey Nelsonville Denzil Murphy Trimble James Bu Finsterwald Runkle

Ohio University ROTC Drill Team Heads to Cincinnati Meet

Ohio University's Pershing Rifles unit accepts an invitation to the First Regimental drill meet in Cincinnati on May 2021. Maj John E Lynch says 44 men and six officers will attend with 44 W State freshman April Kinsel as sponsor. The squad will demonstrate before ROTC classes on May 17 behind the football stadium.

Ohio University Pershing Rifles University of Cincinnati Cincinnati University of Kentucky University of Dayton Akron University Xavier University of Cincinnati Ohio State University Ohio State John E. Lynch Co. F-1 Malcolm Ruhl

Two Cars Damaged In West State Street Crash

Police said Clark Hunter, 64, of New Marshfield, backed from a parking lot onto W State St and did not see Gordon Riegelman, 19, of Willowby approaching from the east. Hunter’s car rear ended Riegelman’s, causing minor damage to both vehicles on Saturday.

W. State St Clark Hunter New Marshfield Gordon Riegelman Willowby Hunter Riegelman

Home Garden Advice From Ohio Specialist for April Plantings

County Agent reports light garden damage this spring despite snow flurries and cold rains. Ex extension horticulturist W. E. Keirns says plantings can begin after April 1 and lists crops such as asparagus, beets, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, onions, peas, potatoes, radishes, spinach, and cabbage, with later plantings for beans, corn, cucumbers, melons, and tomatoes.

Ross Wright W. E. Keirns Ohio State University Keirns

4-H Club Activities in The Plains and Mineral Areas

The Plains 4-H Club held a breakfast hike in Finney's Field with members Patsy Bryan Sally McDonald Mary Phillips and others along with Bette Bryan and Pearl Phillips as advisors. The Mineral 4-H Club held its first meeting at Ronnie Ely's home electing Melvin Brooks as president and naming the club the Daily Doers. An upcoming meeting is set for May 16 at George Stout's home. Livestock and Crops Clubs plan meetings in Albany and Amesville at 7:30 p.m. Ross Wright notes Lawrence Bean and Edward Linscott as advisors. The earthworm is blind deaf and voiceless.

Plains Finney’s Field Patsy Jean Bryan Sally Sue McDonald Mary Zeta Phillips Rita Ruth Ann Keeton Grace Lois Thompson Barbara Ann Cullison Beverly Joy Lovely Helen Henry Patty Lou Shrieves Bette Bryan Pearl Phillips Ronnie Ely Melvin Brooks George Stout Philip Stephenson Dale Saylor Gene Thomas John Young Carol Riley Dean Arnold George Buckley Daily Doers Livestock and Crops Clubs Albany Amesville Ross Wright Athens County Lawrence Bean Albany Group Edward Linscott

Two Crashes Reported By Ohio State Patrol

State Highway Patrol reported two crashes near Hamden and Coolville in Vinton County on Route 160 and Route 50. In the Hamden incident Bernard Eugene Smith and H. W. Simms collided on a curve, sending Simms into a guard rail and Morton’s car. both drivers escaped. In the Coolville crash Lee Roy Longley, Army, Aberdeen Maryland, left the road and broke through a farmer’s fence, reportedly from asleep at the wheel.

Vinton County Hamden State Highway Patrol Bernard Eugene Smith Columbus H. W. Simms Ewington Simms Gail A. Morton Carpenter Coolville Lee Roy Longley Army Aberdeen Archie Whaley Longley

Plains Honor Pupils Listed

Forty two students at The Plains School earned honor roll status across grades seven through twelve. Readers include seven seventh graders Waneta Blessing Gene McDonald Barbara Mason Virginia Sparks Jean Bryan Lula Bell Finnearty Sharron Lee Sarah Slater Joann Smith Larry Thompson and Alan Pailet. Eight grade honorees Bruce Humphrey Bernie Boyer Eugene Nevotni Shirley McGee Mary Ellen McKee Grace Finnearty and Shirley Tinkham. Ninth grade honorees Jon Tipton Allen Snyder Janet Stalnaker Mary Charney Barbara Talbert Betty Brown Rose Phillips. Tenth grade honorees Darrell Andrews Jack McDonald Wanda Lovsey Millie Vessalo Arthur Brooks Bill Vessalo. Eleventh grade honorees Mary Hardy Pat Hanning Donna Thompson Richard McAllister Lucille Guess Bill Bryan John Michael. Twelfth grade honorees David Miller Mary Mason Norma Howard Marion Richardson.

Waneta Blessing Gene McDonald Barbara Mason Virginia Sparks Jean Bryan Lula Bell Finnearty Sharron Lee Sarah Slater Joann Smith Larry Thompson Alan Pailet Bruce Humphrey Bernie Boyer Eugene Nevotni Shirley McGee Mary Ellen McKee Grace Finnearty Shirley Tinkham Jon Tipton Allen Snyder Janet Stalnaker Mary Charney Barbara Talbert Betty Brown

Births and admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital

Births listed for Mr and Mrs John Robinson Athens a son and Mr and Mrs Bruce Rea Athens a daughter. Admitted include Mrs Darrel Tom Athens Route 3 medical Mrs Rita Seiler Glouster major surgery, Emma Sheppard New Marshfield Route 1 major surgery Everett Stewart New Marshfield medical Stu chi Huang Athens Mrs Hazel Baker Athens medical Shirley Golden Guysville Rudolph Bata Jr Athens minor Carol Ann Dorr Athens Route 3 minor surgery.

John Robinson Athens Bruce Rea Darrel Tom Rita Seiler Glouster Emma Sheppard New Marshfield Everett Stewart Stu-chi Huang Hazel Baker Rudolph Bata, Jr Carol Ann Dorr Mount Tipple, Jr Martin Hecht, Jr William Brown Judy Mae Davis Earl Nelson Carpenter Martha Kinsley Amesville Paul Jones Suzanne Shepard Catherine Blower

Engineer To Address Local Professionals

John R. Snowball of the Portland Cement Association will speak on Quality Concrete at a joint meeting of the Hocking Valley and Ohio University Student Chapters of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers. The event, at 7 30 p m in the OU Chemistry Building Auditorium, is open to the public and invites architects, contractors and engineers from Athens Hocking Meigs Perry and Vinton Counties. George W. Clark is in charge of arrangements.

John R. Snowball Portland Cement Association Hocking Valley Ohio University Ohio Society of Professional Engineers OU Chemistry Snowball Athens Hocking Meigs Perry Vinton George W. Clark

Mayor Fines Two After Police Arrests

Weekend arrests led to two men appearing before Mayor William P. Mickle. James J. Salem aged 21 of 105 N Congress St was fined 10 dollars plus costs in a Sunday hearing. Clyde Rutter aged 52 of Milford was fined similarly and sent to the county jail until payment. Both pleaded guilty.

William P. Mickle James J. Salem N. Congress St Clyde Rutter Millfield

Marshfield Farmer Aids Lime Testing

R C Gilham near New Marshfield cooperates with Ohio Experiment Station on a lime fertilizer pasture test. He applied ground limestone, 8-8-9 fertilizer, and sulfate of ammonia to separate acre plots, with further applications planned, to study lasting effects on Athens County pasture.

R. C. Gilham New Marshfield Ohio Experiment Station Ross Wright Wright Gilham Athens County

Rain and Picnic Day Weather Report

A light morning rain gave way to cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. The 10 am reading was 63 degrees after a 43 degree overnight low. Sunday peak forecast around the mid 70s with sunshine. The river at the a' River measured 3.60 feet today per Mrs. C. N. France.

C. N France

Youth Choir Set to Perform at Ames Bern High

Amesville community sponsors a Sunday 8 p.m. concert at the Ames Bern High School auditorium by the 65 voice Athens Inter church Youth Choir directed by Mrs. Don Tullis with chairwoman Mrs. Harry Henry. The item also notes ancient beliefs about rings.

Amesville Athens Interchurch Ames-Bern High School Harry Henry Don Tullis

New Landlord Rent Forms Available Terms Listed

The Athena area rent office offers landlords petitions for a new rent adjustment under the Housing and Rent Act of 149. Forms and guidance are available at the Soil Conservation Service in the Worstell Building, Fridays 1 50 to 3 30 p m. The rules vary by building size with targets to raise net operating income to 30 or 25 percent respectively. Depreciation and operating expenses are eligible, while mortgage payments and interest are excluded.

Athena Area Fair Net Eta Paul J. Phillipato the Soil Conservation Service Worstell Phillips Phillipe

Paramathia Lodge 25 to Meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM

Paramathia Lodge 25 will convene Tuesday at 7 30 PM with one candidate, Glen L Atkin son, set to receive the Master Mason degree. Worshipful master is listed as Glen L Atkin son.

Paramathia Lodge Glen L. Atkinson

Allman Fined for Crossing Yellow Line on Route 33

Charles W. Allman of Port Middlesport, 45, was fined $5 and costs Sunday by Mayor W. P. Mickle after a State Highway Patrol arrest for crossing a yellow line on Route 33.

Charles W. Allman Middleport W. P. Mickle State Highway Patrol

Camel 30 Day Test Promises Mild Flavor and Satisfaction

Health notes from throat specialists are cited to persuade smokers to switch to Camels for mildness and taste. The ad urges readers to try a 30 day test in a T Zone then offers a money back guarantee, refunding the full purchase price plus postage if not convinced. The promotion is signed by R J Reynolds Tobacco Co of Winston Salem NC.

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Coy Winston-Salem North Carolina

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