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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1953

Page

7

Noted Sports Writer To Speak At Ohio University Dinner

Francis Wallace nationally known sports writer will be guest Tuesday at Ohio University for a journalism dinner sponsored by the CW School of Journalism Scribes freshman journalism club Theta Sigma Phi and Sigma Delta Chi Wallace a native of Bellaire began sport writing under Knute Rockne at Notre Dame He later worked for the Associated Press and several New York papers covering training camps and major league clubs He has written for Colliers and authored 14 books with five adapted into films.

Wallace Collier’s CW School of Journalism Scribes Theta Sigma Phi Sigma Delta Chi Bellaire Knute Rockne Notre Dame Associated Press New York News, Mirror, World- Telegram and Post Ele Genie Tunney Jack Dempsey Colliers

Juvenile Research Bureau Branch Chief Appointed at Ohio University

Dr. H. E. Russell was named head of the Ohio University branch of the State Bureau of Juvenile Research, succeeding the late Dr. C. A. Athern. The bureau studies problem children to guide training and care, serving nine counties including Athens and Washington, with no charge for services.

Ohio University State Bureau of Juvenile Research H. E. Russell Camp Pickett Army Hospital Russell Carnegie Hall C. A. Athern State Welfare Department Bureau of Juvenile Research Columbus Bureau Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Morgan, Ferry Vinton Washington Canton N. Y St. Lawrence University Maryland Pittsburgh Utah Place

VA Recruits Hospital Attendants in Athens

A Veterans Administration representative from Bat Creek Michigan will interview applicants in Athens at the Ohio State Employment Service office 6% West State Street Monday and Tuesday. No prior experience is required for hospital attendant jobs with starting salaries of 2500 dollars annually. Appointments follow federal civil service rules.

Veteras Administration Bat the Creek Mich Athens Ohio State Employment Service Office State St Civil Service

Out-of-State Drivers Fined in Area Courts

Two out-of-state drivers were fined Thursday after SHP arrests. Timothy Barger of Pittsburgh was fined 10 dollars and costs by Coolville Mayor John Aiken for passing in a hazardous zone, while Lewis E. Quinn of Parkersburg paid the same amount in Justice of the Peace Charles Rider's court for speeding.

State Highway Patrol Timothy Barger Pittsburgh Coolville John Aiken Lewis E. Quinn Parkersburg W. Va Justice of the Peace Charles Rider

Athens Ohio Armed Forces Day Parade Highlights

Thousands in Southeastern Ohio including about 100 Korean War veterans will view Athens fourth annual Armed Forces Day parade on Saturday. The event features jet flyovers, exhibits at the Ohio University Airport, a luncheon at Athens Country Club, and a 2000-strong procession under parade marshal J. B. Grogan with 11:20 a.m. kickoff.

Jack Sweeney S. Court St Park Place West Mulberry St J. B. Grogan Athens East State John K. Graham Pershing Rifles Ohio University Band Boy Scouts IFC Arnold Air Society American Red Cross Phi Kappa Tau Naval Reserve DUKW Air Force Rotc Athens National Guard Washington St Court St Air Force Army Navy ReserVe Company Gandee’s Vincent Jukes Arthur H. Buckle Ag Peter B. Seel Ohio Country Club William Rowland payAul Bob Littler

WV Drivers Forfeit Bonds Over Court No-Show

Two West Virginia drivers forfeited bonds after failing to appear in Mayor Peer B Seel's court. John Lee Wilson, 25, Oak Hill, forfeited 15 dollars for failing to have mud protectors on his truck. Albert Leslie Bond, 59, forfeited 25 dollars on a charge of passing in a hazardous zone. State Highway Patrol filed the charges.

West Virginia Peer B. Seel John Lee Wilson Oak Hill Albert Leslie Bond State Highway Patrol

Two AHS Students Lead State Scholarship Tests

Two Athens area students are among 21 with top grades in state final district state scholarship exams across 21 subjects. Mary Lou Wichterman led Latin II with 144 of 150, Richard L. Slater scored 128 in French II, Barbara Ruth Roush topped Spanish I with 126, and five more area students placed in the top 10.

Clyde Hissong Mary Lou Wichterman R. F. Wichterman Arden Place Athens High School Richard L. Slater C. A. Slater E. State St Barbara Ruth Roush Rackie Jerry Richard Carmean Laurelville Rocking County Robert William Jenkins Gallipolis Olan Lewis Koehler Ames Bern Jonathan E. Thackery Athens Eileen May Wickline Rarine Hissong

Athens PTA Clinic Slated

A preschool health clinic for Athens city and Mechanicsburg will be held Tuesday at West Side School under the Athens City Township PTA Council. Examinations and immunizations are offered for children entering first grade. doctors from local practices plus Health Department staff will participate. Clinic runs 8 45 a m to 3 p m with a follow up on June 16. Parents are urged to have their children examined by their own doctor if they do not attend.

Athens City Mechanicsburg West Side Arthur Cornwell Athens City Township PTA Council Cornwell H. G. Southard Athens City-County PTA

Edward Saylor Rites Planned at Alexander Church

Funeral services for Edward Saylor 81 will be Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Alexander Presbyterian Church with pastors Howard Warner and James L Hyde. Burial in the adjacent cemetery. Surviving members include four grandchildren Wanda Gayle Saylor Harley Bryan Saylor James Saylor and Larry Felliott and two great granddaughters Rebecca Ann and Jane Ellen Saylor. Friends may call at Jagers Funeral Home.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Howard Warner James L. Hyde Edward Saylor Albany Area Circleville Jagers Funeral Mr. Saylor Wanda Gayle Saylor Harley Bryan Saylor Pomeroy James Saylor Chilligothe Larry Felliott Goshen Ind Rebecca Ann Jane Ellen Saylor Chillicothe

Ohio University honors 51 in Command Squadron ceremony

In the Air Force Honorary Eight area students joined 51 initiates into Ohio University’s Command Squadron. Read lists include Charles R. Atkinson James D. Leach Richard A. Nellis Arthur G. Vermilion all of Athens. Also named Charles Burley Zaleski John W. Sowers Nelsonville Jon Tipton William E. Stone Murray City.

Ohio University Air Force Honorary Charles R. Atkinson James D. Leach Richard A. Nellis Arthur G. Vermillion Athens Charles Burley Zaleski John W. Sowers Nelsonville Jon Tipton the Plains William E. Stone Murray City

Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court

Juanita Jones Lowery is granted a divorce from Max Lowery with restoration of her maiden name Jones. The petition cites gross neglect as the grounds in Common Pleas Court.

Jones Juanita Jones Lowery Max Lowery Common Pleas Court

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Read Like Care Directory

Drab list shows patients and guardians in various towns including Harrisonville Athens San Antonio Hamden Nilsonville Anynesville and Athens. Names include Deborah Sheets Nancy Lindsey Ariene Gibson and Gerald Koska with several spouses and Mr. Farrell and Mrs. McCreanor among others.

Deborah Sheets Harrisonville Nancy Lindsey Ariene Gibson Anynesville Golden Ede Alee Allan James Farrell Athens Agnes McCreanor Gerald Koska Nancy Needham Sian Antonio Tex Edna L. Robbins Hamden Dorothy Cunningham Elizabeth Kavlish Nilsonville Dianne Brown

Trimble Girl Struck By Auto On Route 78

A nine year old Trimble Town ship girl escaped serious injury Thursday after darting into Route 78 near her home in Hollister. Carolyn Gaston of Glouster Route 3 received knee and left arm abrasions from the collision. The State Highway Patrol reported the car was operated by James Hartley of Glouster Route 3 and that he halted the vehicle before the impact after the child darted into the road.

Trimble Township Hollister Carolyn Gaston Glouster State Highway Patrol James Hartley Hartley

Shade PTA Announces Change in Immunization Schedule

Shade PTA health chairman Mrs. James Hooper says second immunization shots will be given from 9 to 10 am rather than Tuesday May 19. The previous day she invites first and new preschoolers to a get acquainted party following the immunization.

SHADE Shade Pta Health James Hooper Hooper

Marriage License Filed For Hupp And Radcliff

Paolo Hupp aged 24 from Thornville and Ada Marcella Radcliff aged 16 from Millfield filed a marriage license application. The notice lists their hometowns and ages as part of the public filing.

Paul Hupp Thornville Ada Marcella Radcliff Millfield

Johnny Appleseed Markers Placed On Route 33 Dedications

The dedication of a permanent Johnny Appleseed marker in Athens marks a long term beautification plan for Route 33 from the Ohio River to Toledo. The Athens ceremony featured local officials, garden club members, and students with plans to plant crabapple and other trees along the highway, with a second marker later in Nelsonville.

Johnny Appleseed Ohio River Toledo Ohio Carpenter and Lancaster Sts Wilbur Garmhausen Landscape Archi Department of Highways Athens Garden Club Athens County John Chapman Indiana Michigan Nelsonville Canal Locks Athens Garen Stansbury Middleport Meigs County Francis Klein Middleport Garden Club State Highway Department Thomas Wolfe James Rice James McHarg Clark Higgins Bob McCammon

Real Estate Tax Books Opened in Athens County

Athens County real estate tax books are open for the second half 1952 taxes with a June 20 deadline. Pay by mail with last paid receipt and a stamped envelope. office hours are 8 am to 3 pm, Saturday noon close. Taxpayers may receive aid in Nelsonville and Glouster on June 3-5 and June 9-11 at local banks.

Athens County Ed Lasch Nelsonville Glouster First National Bank Buchtel York Township Community Bank Murray City Trimble Jacksonville Trimble Township

New Church To Be Built In Athens First Baptist Plans Four Lots

Athens First Baptist Church announces it has taken options on four lots on E State St near the Children's Home and will begin construction this summer. Rev John S Snedden and Mrs Snedden return from a Houston Texas Baptist convention where they attended a three day meeting. The church has met in Court Theater since organizing and is affiliated with the Houston convention association.

Athens First Baptist Church E. State St John S. Snedden Houston Texas Snedden Court Theater

Goins Still Missing After River Search

George Goins, 68, of Plantaville, remained missing as Athens authorities conducted a fruitless Hocking River search. Firefighter Harlan Harris, Patrolman Fred James, and Deputy Sheriff Bernard Porter used the rescue boat from White's Mill to Canaanville bridge, checking river banks for signs since he disappeared Sunday night after leaving a sister's home on West Union Street.

George Goins Plantaville Hocking River Athens Fire Department Harlan Harris Fred James Bernard Porter White's Mill Canaanville Bridge Goins Athens W. Union St

Two Glouster Men Sentenced to Jail

Gilbert Robinson and Albert Burns were sentenced to 30 days each and fined $50 by Mayor Wallace in Glouster on intoxication and uttering obscene words. The charges were filed by William Russell.

Glouster Mayor's Court Athens County Gilbert Robinson Albert Burns Charles Wallace William Russell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Francis Wallace MR. Wallace Juvenile Research Bureauu Branch Vohniston Richland Ave The Athens Home Telephone Co AHS Mary Lou Wichterman and Richard Slater Racine Girl PTA Clinic Sheltering Arms Hospital Leon Main Street & Mulberry Logan Theater Logan, Ohio Shade Clinic Eagles Nicholson Picnic Grounds Corbell Cross Bros Frank H. Cross W. Union Street Athens, Ohio Atheny Ohio Country Washington County Northwest Territory River van Dyke Buckeye Athena Mill St Maplewood Inn Athens, T the Cline Pharmacy Co BAYON Hershey Kisses
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