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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

5

Youth Is Placed on Probation in Athens Court

Richard Stone, 22, got 24 months probation after pleading guilty to three counts of breaking and entering in Athens. He must repay about $200 in stolen merchandise, avoid alcohol, report monthly to the probation officer, and fulfill restitution hours. Other defendants, James Burchfield Rex Bailey and Denzil Murphy, were also placed on probation for 24 to 36 months with conditions including child support and bad-check restitution.

Richard Stone Common Pleas Stone Athens Roy D. Williams Walter Wharton, Jr Farm Bureau Howard T. Woodyard Woodyard Farm Supply Co Williams Kenneth Sands James Burchfield Rex Bailey Nelsonville Denzil Murphy Trimbie Burchfield Murphy Bailey

Former Athens Judge Addresses FOP Teach Your Child Respect for Police

Former Common Pleas Judge Oliver F Rowland and Marietta Chief Tom Sprague spoke at the SEC Chapter Fraternal Order of Police and Associates banquet in Athens. They urged parents not to instill fear of the law in children and urged officers to befriend youths while upholding constitutional rights. Local officials welcomed attendees from Athens and surrounding counties including Washington and Fairfield. Herbert g, president of the Marietta FOPA, presided and gave remarks.

Southeastern Ohio Athens SEC Ter Polie and Associates Common Pleas Oliver F. Rowland Americana Tom Sprague Marietta FOP FOPA Cildren Rowland Gov Pia Pollice Chet Pa Rh Grogan Inéto Athena Hocking Meigs Galtia Washington Fairfield W. P. Mickle Mair Parker Middleport Herbert G

Wheat allotment deadline near for Athens County farmers

Farmers who grew wheat in the last four years and want an acreage allotment under the Agricultural Adjustment Act must contact the Athens AAA office by May 20. Allocations will be based on tillable acres crop rotation soil type and topography, with possible 1950 crop marketing quotas.

Athens County AAA Athens Irvin Wolfe Wolfe County

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births to Ralph Pierce Chauncey and Gordon Young in Athens and Nelsonville Route 2 and Nel sonville Route 2. Admits Thomas L. Dunn and Nellie Notestine and Elizabeth Rose. Dismissals include John Robinson family and Roscoe Locke family.

Ralph Pierce Chauncey Gordon Young Athens Paul Gilkey Nelsonville Thomas L. Dunn McArthur Nellie Notestine Elizabeth Rose John Robinson Roscoe Locke Jackson Constance Staneart Albany W. M. Bentz Coolville Lydia Fenzel Carol Ann Dorr

Former Area Woman Dies in Los Angeles

Minnie E. Ferguson Pierce 79, formerly of Moonville and Athens County, died Sunday in Los Angeles. Born to Charles and Phoebe Ferguson, she lived in New Marshfield before moving to California in 1929. Survived by sons George Barberton and John New Marshfield and daughters Flora Cathberry Mabel Lee and Madge Inman, all of Los Angeles. Her husband and two other sons and a daughter preceded her.

Minnie E. Ferguson Pierce Athens County Los Angeles Moonville Charles Phoebe Ferguson New Marshfield George Barberton John Flora Cathberry Mabel Lee Madge Inman

Ames Alumni to Present May 18 Music Night

The Ames Bern Alumni Association sponsors a program at Ames Bern High School on Wednesday May 18 at 8 p.m. Delford Murphy leads the Muskingum Valley Drifters with members Ray Hosom Raymond Bankes Maynard Grevey Darrell Vorhes Dwight Murphy and Dick McDaniel in a evening of music songs and jokes.

Amesville Ames-Bern High School Delford Murphy Muskingum Valley

Athens OU Honors Day honors eight Kight students

Eight Athens students earned awards or honors at Ohio University Honors Day. Carolyn Herbert won a Women's League scholarship and joined Phoenix honorary. Laura Anderson also joined Phoenix. Ar dath Hansen and Wiggin daughter joined Mortar Board. Ursula Green earned Women’s Club prize. Edward White received Super Greek prize. Richard Ingerham and Paul Bashford won Men’s Union and OU Fund scholarships respectively. Bashford also earns additional science aid trips and introductions.

Athens Ohio University Women's League Carolyn Herbert W. H. Herbert Phoenix Laura J. Anderson A. A. Anderson Mortar Board Ardath N. Hansen BE. A. Hansen Ursula Green D. B. Green Women’s Club Edward White Richard G. Ingerham D. W. Ingerham Men's Union Paul E. Bashford Ohio University Fund

Man Jailed for Non Support After Repeated Failures

Raymond Bullock, 34, father of six, received five months and 15 days in the county jail after failing to support his children aged five to 13. He had prior suspended sentences in 1947 and 1948 for the same offense and was ordered to pay $60 a month.

Raymond Bullock Bullock Bailey Run John Newcomb

Salvation Army to hear China mission talk Thursday

Mrs. L. Supernois will relate first hand knowledge of China at a Salvation Army meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. She and her husband have conducted missionary work in China for 20 years, officials announced.

China Salvation Army

American Day Program Set By Legion

An I Am An American Day talk will be given Thursday morning in the Athens High School auditorium by Roger Connor past commander of Athens K T Cros sen Post 21 American Legion. The 30 minute event starts at 11 10 am with Legionnaires John P DeMolet Donald F obinson Sam F Alvarez taking part Colors will be advanced and retrieved by Frank J Harvey and Everett Barnhart.

Athens High School Roger Connor Athens K. T. Crossen American Legion James M. Vercoe Legion Committee Focal John P. DeMolet Donald Fobinson Eighth District Sam F. Alvarez Frank J. Harvey Everett Barnhart O. L. Wood Sherman Gilmore Vercoe

Women form Athens League of Women Voters study government

Athens new League of Women Voters names Mrs Victor Goedicke president and outlines officers and directors at a Monday meeting in Athens High School Little Theater. Assisting were Mrs Willam C Maull of Chillicothe and Mrs C C Evans Jr. A State Highway Patrol case concludes with Eugene F McClain of New York fined five dollars and costs for unsafe operation.

Athens League of Women Voters Victor Goedicke Athens High School Little Theater Aaron Davis Robert Creegan James Rundle Mildred Chatter William C. Stehr L. ST. Goldberg F. H. Krecker Willam C. Maull C. C. Evans, Jr Chillicothe Maull Women Voters’ League Eugene F. McClain New York W. P. Mickle

Sun Returns but Air Remains Cool in Town

The sun returned today after a two day absence but temperatures stayed cool with 38 degrees at 10 am reported by Mrs C N France weather observer. A near frost low of 39 was recorded last night and Wednesdays high reached 65. The Hocking River was falling, at 3.60 feet, today.

C. N. France Hocking

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