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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

7

Top Scholars at OU Are Honored

Ohio University honored 878 students for high scholastic achievement at Honors and Awards Day in Memorial Auditorium. honors included 180 freshmen 150 sophomores 132 juniors 297 seniors 50 graduates and 64 others for special awards, all with 3.0 or better averages.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Ralph Dunbar Birmingham Mich Donald Fitton Hamilton Milton Taylor Columbus Elizabeth Webster Berea A. H. Armbruster al Lindholm Collingdale Men's Union Women's League Ohio University Fund Mortar Board Cutler Hall Robert Winn Robert Tripplett Sistersville W. Va Richard Gargulak Cleveland Lindy Betros Doris Ann Yoder Hickory N. C Andrew Gregerson Alpha Omicron Delta Phi Delta Laura Jeanne Anderson A. C. Anderson Columbia Ave Kathryn Ann Johnson Nelsonville Carolyn Jones Herbert William H. Herbert W. State St Miss Herbert Lois Hines Byers Glouster Shirley Joan Sayers Izilla Sterling Zumkehr State St Ohio University Fund, Inc William Edward Elliott Athens Janet Leigh Ingerham DeForest W. Ingerham Sunnyside Drive Alvin Raymon Rosser E. State St Janice Jean Wiggin W. W. Wiggin Ohio Ave Robert C. Barrows Stewart Robert W. Brannon Crooksville William E. Elliott Robert L. Leonard Wellston William H. Marshall Coalville Robert Earl Mingus Daniel H. Stright Wendell A. Tripplett Curran Drive

Woman Hurt After Family Argument

An Athens Route 1 woman Mildred Hutchison, 36, suffered a severe laceration to her left wrist when she rammed her arm through a bedroom window during a family quarrel. Deputies Joyce and Pincelli transported her to a physician's office where she received treatment for a severed artery and tendons. She was released after care.

Athens Joyce Hutchison

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Mrs. Vivian T Shockley of Athens Route 3 and Charles William South of Athens Route 3 undergo minor medical procedures. Discharged are Parlee Carder of Athens Route 2 Gerald E Ramsey Jr of Wellston Emmett Anderson of Gloucester Martha Boles of Athens and Jean Carrol Walraven of Stewart Route 1.

Vivian T. Shockley Athens Charles William South Parlee Carder Gerald E. Ramsey, Jr Wellston Emmett Anderson Glouster Martha Boles Jean Carrol Walraven Stewart

Famous Herrold Place Mansion Wrecked by Flood Near Athens

A historic view of Herrold Place at the west Hocking River crossing in Athens shows the 19th century brick mansion of Joseph Herrold, famed miller and entrepreneur. Floodwaters from Margaret Creek carved a new channel, destroying the rear of the home and leaving only the mill dam and distant bridge remnants as memory of his diversified industries.

C. H. Harris Herrold Place West Hocking River Athens Hocking Valley B&o Herrold Joseph Herrold Christopher Martha Cable Herrold Athens County Washington County Ames Township Ames Christopher Herrold Joseph Hocking Silas Bingham West Mill Bingham Margaret Creek Cairo California C. H. Armitage Isaac Deshler Isaiah Baker Messenger W. Union St Monday Creek Harrisonville Ballard Salt Works Armitage Junction Pacific Coast Elizabeth Barker Pomeroy Orpha Baker William Henry Herrold Lower West Athens

Deer Sighted In Athens Limits Near University Terrace

A deer, described as a two year old buck, was sighted by Wilson H. Buck near University Terrace in the Athens city limits Tuesday morning. He reported the animal followed the river and appeared tame.

Athens Wilson H. Buck S. McKinley University Terrace

Mrs. Sadie Bailey Dies in Columbus

Funeral services for 77 year old Mrs. Sadie FE Bailey will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at West Shade Church in Shade. She died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs Leonora Spencer’s home in Columbus. Burial is in Texas Cemetery. Friends may call at Wilbur Bailey’s residence on Athens Road.

Sadie FE. Bailey Leonora Spencer Columbus West Shade Church Shade Wilbur Bailey Athens Rd Texas Cemetery

Car of Charles L Nelson Damaged In City Collision

City police report a car owned by Charles L Nelson 24 of The Men's Dormitory coasted down Poplar Street hill and crashed into a Race Street tree after parking. The incident caused minor damage and no serious injuries were reported.

Charles L. Nelson Poplar St. Hill Race St

Cub Scout Parent Orientation at First Presbyterian Church

Clarke Daily announces a Cub Scout parent orientation meeting at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 7 30 p m with the neighborhood commissioner leading the session.

First Presbyterian Church Clarke Daily

Review Board to Meet at First Methodist Church

A monthly Board of Review will be held at the First Methodist Church Thursday at 7 30 p m announced Ray Hurd Alpha Phi Omega president.

First Methodist Ray Hurd Alpha Phi Omega

Trucker Dozes, Causes Route 50 Crash Near Coolville

Gallipolis driver John Houck 22 said he dozed before his westbound truck hit a panel truck driven by William Roberts 48 of Vienna West Virginia on Route 50 near Coolville Tuesday. Alma Roberts 45 suffered a slight forehead injury. both trucks suffered major frontal damage and a broken windshield. Houck was fined five dollars and costs for unsafe operation.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol West Virginia Route 50 Coolville John Houck William Roberts Vienna W. Va Roberts Alma Houck Justice of the Peace T. F. Cecil Coalville

Scout Charter Presented To Boy Scout Troop 55

Presentation of a charter to Boy Scout Troop 55 occurred at a Monday meeting at the First Presbyterian Church. Clarke Daily and Dean E. Taylor spoke, with troop committee members and several scouts named. Tender foot badges were awarded to five scouts as six patrols staged short skits and plans for camp and camporee were announced.

First Presbyterian Church Clarke Daily Dean E. J. Taylor Dan Merrick Irving I. Dickman Edward Algeo James Simpkins Dean Taylor George Schall Paul Milligan Ralph Parry Frank Poston Robert Sheldon

Water Bills Collected Reminds Athens Residents

Safety Service Director Daniel A. Pierce reminded Athens residents that water bill collection is in progress. Payments may be made May 1 to May 15 with a 10 percent penalty added for bills paid after May 15. The current collection covers the past six months.

Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce Athens

Masons to Meet at New Marshfield Lodge

Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m according to E W Allen Jr master.

New Marshfield Constitution Lodge F&am E. W. Allen, Jr

Graham Chapel Prayer Band Meeting Set

Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fletcher with Henry Lauer as leader.

Graham Chapel Harold Fletcher Henry Lauer

Fails To Pay Fine, Held in County Jail

Woodrow Knox of Gary Indiana was fined fifty dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in Mayor Mickle's court. He is jailed for nonpayment of the fine. Two days earlier Knox faced a fifty dollar fine plus thirty days workhouse, suspended if he leaves the city. Samuel Campbell of 347 West State Street was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.

Woodrow Knox Gary Ind W. P. Mickle Knox Mickle Samuel C. Campbell State St

Parole Granted for Clarence Burns Among 70 Inmates

Clarence Burns of Athens County is among 70 inmates at the London Prison Farm approved for parole on June 15. The Associated Press reports Burns was sentenced for non support.

Clarence Burns Chauncey London Associated Press Burns Athens County

Trespassing Case At Athens State Hospital Fined

Andrew Duch 21 of The Men's Dormitory was fined five dollars and costs in Mayor Mickle's court after a trespass complaint filed by Special Deputy Hawkins on The Athens State Hospital grounds.

Athens State Hospital Andrew Duch W. P. Mickle W. H. Hawkins

Athens County Humane Society Considers New Dog Pound

A 22 member Athens High School meeting formed the Athens County Humane Society, naming Robert Essex temporary chairman. They favor building a new dog pound, seek members, and plan a June meeting with a Columbus speaker to boost support. The National Humane Society and Columbus chapter offered aid.

Humane Society Athens County Athens High School Athens County Humane Society Robert Essex May Ave National Humane Society Columbus Athens

City Building Permit Total Rises in Athens

Building permits in Athens climbed in April with 12 permits totaling about 57 800. The Church of Nazarene at W State and Walker led with a 20 000 remodeling project. Four residential permits were issued for new homes on Strathmore Ave Ohio Ave Sunnyside Dr and Sycamore Hts. Other permits covered remodels garages and repairs across several streets.

Athens Office of Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce Church of Nazarene W. State Walker Earl Ruston Strathmore Blvd Orland Williams Ohio Ave Elza Graham Mill St Lillie Joseph Union and Congress Harry A. Hope W. Union St Marie Olds Hanlin Fred Coen Brown Ave

Mrs Ayers Dies at 80 in Athens County

Katherine Mooney Ayers 80 died Tuesday night at the home of her son Frank Ayers in Mulberry Sr after a two week illness. She was a lifelong Athens County resident. Survived by son Paul of Rittman and daughter Ethel Galbreath Chillicothe, seven grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 pm at First Christian Church with Rev Joe B Maffett. Burial West Union Street Cemetery. Dowler and Ferguson funeral home open after Thursday noon.

Katherine Mooney Ayers Frank Ayers Mulberry Sr Athens County Paul Rittman Ohio Ethel C. Galbreath Chillicothe Joe B. Maffett First Christian Church Ayers West Union Street Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home

Innocent Plea Entered To Auto Theft Charge

Delbert L. Karns aged 21 from Athens Route 3 pleaded innocent at arraignment before Mayor W P Mickle on auto theft charges. He was bound over to the grand jury and jailed for failing to post 2000 dollars bond. The complaint by Fred A Harper of Athens Route 3 cites the 1935 sedan taken Sunday night from Sugar Creek tavern. State Highway Patrolman F A McKitrick arrested Karns Monday near Chauncey.

W. P. Mickle Delbert L. Karns Athens Karns Fred A. Harper Sugar Creek F. A. McKitrick State Highway Patrol Chauncey

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