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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1949

Page

2

Hearing Details Clouded by Dodds Case in Common Pleas

Sheriff Dodds and family members testified in a Common Pleas hearing over suppressing state evidence against Harry Zois Dodds Jr. Prosecutors sought to sustain the arrest as legal amid questions tied to Feb 1 and Feb 5 questioning. Witnesses included Sheriff Bateman, Dodds Sr., Dwight Rutherford, and Paul Brown, with discussion of threats to force cooperation.

Harry Dodds, Sr Harry Z.ois, Jr Common Pleas Court Samuel B. Erskine Dodds George Bateman Eleanor Gifford Harry Z. Dodds Dwight Rutherford Athens Insurance New Straitsville Paul Brown Don Bumgardner Nelsonville Harry Rutherford Church of the Good Shepherd Bateman Gordon Gray Frank Joyce Erskine Brown Kathleen Miller Gray

Real Estate Transfers in Athens and surrounding townships

A series of transfers lists multiple buyers and sellers across Athens Belmont and surrounding townships. Names include Nellie A Wheaton Robert Calentine Frank H Brown Jr and others with parcels in Athens Glouster Buchtel York Troy Coolville Canaan Dover and Nettie Jacobs among the conveyances.

Lewis A. Shirley Nellie A. Wheaton Athens Augustus C. Calentine Olive H. Calentine Robert Calentine Ames Township Elmer Hardy Alex Shust Glouster Florence Woods S. Rorick John Slater John I. Jackson Frank H. Brown, Jr New Marshfield Orville Martin Charles Hill Lodi T. H. Wilson Charles J. Hopstetter Buchtel Lucille Schmitt Nora M. Cable Nelsonville Earl Wright Thomas N. Hoover Waterloo Jennie Francis Charles Francis Claude C. Francis Jessie Leach Mabel Hoch Catherine Steele John Francis York Township John Fracis John F. Theisen Thomas C. Henry Otto O. Stalder Charles R. Windland Canaan Carlos F. Dorr Ethel Dorr Lee E. Dorr Canaan Township Charles G. O’bleness Donald R. Dalton Raymond V. Kyle Hosier Alfred McFee Coolville Edward F. Sells James W. Boswell Locusts Heights David J. Bobo Joseph D. Jenkinson Dover Township Harry Male Vernon W. Wogan Bern Township Dailey Sapp Russell R. Reynolds Chauncey Elizabeth A. Cagg James E. Cagg Carmeleta Walton Arthur E. Cagg Edward M. Cagg Garland Lipscomb J. E. Hogue Troy Township William A. Konkler Parcel Nettie B. Jacobs Harold T. Konkler Inlet

Messenger Editorial Cited by Congressman Jenkins

The Messenger editorial Who Do You Believe argues Social Security payments are taxed twice. Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins praised the piece and had it printed in The Congressional Record during a House proceedings speech.

the Messenger Thomas A. Jenkins Congressional Record House of Representatives Jenkins

Explosion and Fire At Frozen Foodbank Probed

Fire Chief Clarence A. Parker and Ohio Fuel Gas Co officials said an uncapped half inch gas line in the rear of the second floor apartment likely released gas ignited by a pilot flame. Gas had been turned off May 11 and the meter sealed but the seal was found broken at the scene. A new tenant was moving in when the blast occurred. contents were destroyed by the explosion and ensuing fire.

Clarence A. Parker Ohio Fuel Gas Co Parker H. C. Taylor Taylor

Quest Child Rites Tuesday

Seven year old David Hal Quest son of Mr and Mrs Hal Quest died Saturday in Children's Hospital Columbus after transfer from Athens. He attended Central School and First Presbyterian Church Sunday school. Survived by parents a sister Linda 19 months and grandparents. Services Tuesday 1 p.m. at Jagers funeral home conducted by Rev Fred Luchs.

David Hal Quest Hal Quest Lorene Ave Children's Hospital Columbus Athens Central School First Presbyterian Church Linda D. C. Gibson Emmett Quest Jagers Fred Luchs

Woman Drivers Fined in City Court Cases

Willard Brown and Eva R. Brown both of 75 S Shannon Ave were fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty in mayor s court. Desmond Ash of Athens and Caleb C Bratton of 238 Richland Ave each received $10 fines for intoxication with Bratton given a suspended 15 day sentence.

Willard Brown Eva R. Brown S. Shannon Ave William P. Mickle Brown Desmond Ash Athens Caleb C. Bratton Richland Ave Bratton

Fishing Violations Bring Arrests and Fines

One of two Parkersburg men fined by Mayor W. P. Mickle Saturday for fishing violations was arrested by game protector B. F. Swartz. Another warden credited with both arrests notes Ray Hinton, 52, and John Lynch, 34, both of Athens, were fined $15 and costs for fishing without licenses.

Parkersburg W. P. Mickle B. F. Swartz Swartz Ray Hinton John Lynch Athens

Neglect and Cruelty Charged in Divorce Plea

Clara Scott filed for divorce from Vern Scott in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The couple married December 1930 in Glouster and have one child, nine, who resides with paternal grandparents. Petition seeks divorce and equitable relief.

Clara Scott Common Pleas Vern Scott Athens Glouster

OU Unit Is Second in Drill Meet

Ohio University Pershing Rifles unit finished second in a regimental drill meet in Cincinnati with 40 points. They led Kentucky by nine in platoon drill while Ohio State dropped to third and Cincinnati totaled four. April Kinsel participated with the exhibition platoon. a photo caption misidentified another person.

University of Kentucky Ohio University Pershing Rifles Cincinnati Kentucky Ohio State University of Cincinnati April Kinsel W. State Sr the Messenger Federal Review of Ohio University Barbara Algeo

Shelter Children Births And Discharges At Athens Hospital

Mr and Mrs Edward H David announce the birth of a daughter in Athens. Mr and Mrs A W Matters Jr report a son from Athens Route 2. Admissions include Nicholas Lichver Athens major surgery Dorothy Minister Chilli cothe minor surgery Bernice Wines Athens Route 5 major surgery Richard Whitmore Athens minor surgery Clayton Bookman Jr Glouster Route 3 accident Judy Van Dyke Albany minor ernal Mount Glouster Route 3 major surgery Bertha Nixon Deanville medical Dismissals include James McMullen and daughter Athens Sherwood Perry and daughter Hamden George Edward Sherwood The Plains John Clark Athens Herman Kennard New Plymouth Mrs Jennie Ramsey Athens Route 3 Jack Ward Athens Barbara Morgan Athens Route 5

Edward H. Davidson Athens A. W. Matters, Jr Nicholas Lichver Dorothy Minister Chillicothe Bernice Wines Richard Whitmore Clayton Bookman, Jr Glouster Judy van Dyke Albany Ernal Mount Bertha Nixon Deanville James McMullen Sherwood Perry Hamden George Edward Sherwood the Plains John Clark Herman Kennard New Plymouth Jennie Ramsey Jack Ward Barbara Morgan

Paramathia Lodge to confer Fellow Craft degree Tuesday

Glenn L. Atkinson, worshipful master, announced that Paramathia Lodge 25 F and AM will confer the Fellow Craft degree on a class of candidates Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.

Paramathia Lodge F&am Glenn L. Atkinson

Car Crashes Bridge Injuring Three Near Athens

A car skidded on a Route 682 curve near Athens, struck a concrete bridge, injuring three occupants. Driver James Darnell and passenger Moore were treated for leg injuries. Olive Shreeves was released after a bruised shoulder. Alice France escaped injury. Patrol cited a slippery road at 3:15 a.m. No other injuries reported in a second Sunday crash nearby.

Athens Arma Hospital James Robert Darnell Grosvenor St Sekeee Pfee CWO 147Uis Siwate S. May Ave Olive Shreeves Slaughter Drive Darnell Moore State Highway Patrol Alice France Sherman Keasey Chauncey Hocking County Logan Bill Bryan

Appraisals Filed For Two Estates in Probate Court

Probate Court records show appraisals for two estates. The Arthur F. Boyles estate totals 22495.59 with Nell A. Boyles named administratrix. The W. W. Lee estate totals 10234.19 with Mary H. Rose listed as daughter in court records.

Arthur F. Boyles Fred Beckler Theodore Crawford C. M. Gill Nell A. Boyles W. W. Lee R. J. Studer F. F. Kittle F. H. Sands Mary H. Rose Grosvenor St

Driverless Car In Collision In Athens From Parking Lot

A driverless car owned by Isadore I. Sonkin rolled from a W State Street parking spot and hit a parked car owned by Marion M. Crawley. Damage was slight. Later a crash on N Lancaster Street involved Arli Morris Clarence E Stanley and Donald Green with minor damage to all vehicles.

Athens Isadore I. Sonkin Congress St W. State St Marion M. Crawley State St Arli Morris Columbus Clarence E. Stanley Chauncey Donald Green Amesville Lancaster St Green

Weekend Weather Mix Hits Athens Area hard

Wind, rain, hail marked the weekend weather in Athens and nearby. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported 1.51 inches of rain, with 1.11 inches Saturday and .44 Sunday, mild weekend temperatures, and only minor damage to lines and transformers. The Hocking River rose to six feet Sunday then fell to 5.32 feet Monday morning.

Athens C. N. France Hocking River

Commencement Activities Planned at Carthage Troy

Coolville staff special reports bac calaureate services completed on Sunday. Class Night Tuesday at 8 p.m. award assembly Wednesday at 2 45 p.m. and commencement exercises Thursday at 8 p.m. Eddie Murray salutatorian Eloise Humphrey valedictorian. Participants include Joe Mantle Jack Baker Evelyn Huffman Kenneth Gorrell Sylvia Dobbins. Mothers of pre school children meet with Mrs Fred Malone Thursday in her school room. County nurse Mrs Phyllis Johnson will attend.

Coolville Carthage-Troy Eddie Murray Eloise Humphrey Joe Mantle Jack Baker Evelyn Huffman Kenneth Gorrell Sylvia Dobbins Fred Malone Phyllis Johnson

Mrs Adda Ruff Dies in Logan Ohio

Mrs Adda Ruff 63 wife of Clyde Ruff died unexpectedly this morning at her Logan Route 4 home while preparing breakfast. A lifelong Hocking County resident she leaves daughter Mrs Letha Nixon Columbus two sons Harold Lancaster and Edward Chillicothe two sisters Mrs John Smith and Mrs Stanley Howdyshell near Logan and five brothers Nathan and David Rutter Logan Simon Isaac and Walter near Logan Funeral arrangements are by Leonard funeral home

Logan Adda Ruff Clyde Ruff Hocking County Letha Nixon Columbus Harold Lancaster Edward Chillicothe John Smith Stanley Howdyshell Near Logan Nathan David Rutter Simon Isaac Walter Leonard Funeral Home

Driver is fined for driving without a license

Jean N. Stevens a 19 year old of Haydenville was fined five dollars and costs by Logan's Mayor R W Friend on a State Highway Patrol charge of driving without a license.

Jean N. Stevens Haydenville Logan R. W. Friend

Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Two drivers were each fined 5 for speeding and for driving with insufficient brakes after arrests by the State Highway Patrol. Clyde A. Edgar 35 Marietta arraigned before Mayor W P Mickle and Lloyd J. Murphy 57 McArthur Route 2 before Mayor John Crow.

State Highway Patrol Clyde A. Edgar Marietta W. P. Mickle Lloyd J. Murphy McArthur John Crow

Plan for High School Graduates Slated for Pre Employment

The Ohio State Employment Service announces a pre employment record program for seniors and school graduates. The record covers academic standing interests health and personality with counselor comments. The goal is to place students in suitable jobs before graduation through school and employment service cooperation.

Ohio State Employment Service The Employment Service Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation H. H. Sands BUC Frank J. Collopy Collopy

Block Fund Finishes Basement at Union Methodist Church

The Union Methodist Church will gain a new basement funded by a yearlong Block Fund drive. Members contribute 20 cents weekly for cement blocks, with all labor volunteered. Excavation nears completion as the basement expands under and behind the church to add two Sunday School rooms and a furnace area.

Union Methodist Group Union Methodist Church

Wonder Salve claims to ease skin irritations and itch

Wartime discovery for psoriasis eczema infections and athlete’s foot promises rapid relief without acids or alcohol. The white greaseless antiseptic salve is sold in Athens by Gallaher Quick Athens Drug Stores and local druggists for home use.

Athens Gallaher

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Messenger Editorial Quest the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens, Ohio Sheltering Arms Hospital Carthage Troy Evans Market Jumbo Bologna Clearfield Cheese C. E. Clyse Dan Bartlett Spirin Griffin Athens County Savings & Loan CO Masonic Temple H. G. Householder ACME Bewar DIAL V. J. Day Lincoln Washington U. S
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