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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1955

Page

5

Sunday Night Crash on Big Bailey Run Road Injures Eight

A head-on collision on Big Bailey Run Road near Route 13 injured eight people Sunday night. Two drivers, Jack E. Howard and Fred H. Dowler, were cited for driving left of center. Six passengers including Hazel and Larry Howard, Maxine Burdette, Harry Smathers, and Charles Bolin sustained various bruises and lacerations. All victims were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital and released. A second weekend crash on a Vin ton County Road involved Arthur C. Blackford and Wanita S. Andy with minor damage.

Big Bailey Run Route 13 State Highway Patrol Sheltering Arms Hospital Jack E. Howard Millfield Fred H. Dowler the Plains Chauncey Charles Wad- Tey Hazel Howard Larry Howard Joe Howard Maxine Burdette Wanita S. Andy New’ Plymouth

Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Ohio Towns

Real estate transfers list multiple individuals including Harvey H. Stantin to Edgar Koehler in Ames, Elmer F. Jones to Robert Marquis in Athens with several lot numbers, Chris Hanley to Leonard Hartman in New Marsh, and others. Transfers cover Waterloo, Glouster, Buchtel, Nelsonville, Dover, and Columbus with numerous lot numbers and estate references.

Harvey H. Stantin Edgar L. Koehler Amesville Ames Elmer F. Jones Athens Robert H. Marquis Chris Hanley New Marsh Leonard Hartman New Starsh Sarah Jeanette Andrus Evaline Young Martin and ‘Heirs Waterloo Carl Oscar

Deanville Man Held In Delinquency Count

Deanville man Stanley Lewis Barnhart 31 bound to the grand jury by Juvenile Judge Roger Jones Sr on a charge of tending to cause the delinquency of a 16 year old girl. Original charges by county officials. Barnhart pleaded innocent. Bond set at 1000 dollars.

Deanville Stanley Lewis Barnhart Roger Jones Barnhart

Athens Woman's Kin Dies in Lancaster

Miss Margaret C. Padden, 86, a relative of Mrs. Tony Padden of Kern Street, died Friday at her Lancaster home. A Lancaster nurse, she served in World War I in France and Belgium, was part of the Ohio Step Nurses Association, and worked as a public health nurse in Fairfield County. Funeral services will be at a Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Meeting called off due to IOOF Hall repairs ongoing.

Margaret C. Padden Tony Padden Kern St Lancaster Padden France Belgium Ohio Step Nurses Fairfield County St. Mary's Cemetery

Serviceman Goodfellow Completes Navy Yeoman Training

News item notes that Tuesday Gonn Goontettow son of John Goodfellow 335 W State St completed training at Navy yeoman's school Bainbridge Md He spent 10 day leave with his father before proceeding to New York for assignment Goodfellow a Athens High School graduate enlisted in the Navy on November 30 1954

Martes Gonn Goontettow John Goodfellow W. State St Navy Yeoman’s School Bainbridge, Md New York Goodfellow Athens High School Navy

Former Ames Resident Dies After Naval Service

ATS. EMA Carsrowen, 99, formerly of Amesville and widow of Marion Carpenter, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital in Mount Vernon after years. Survived by daughter Mrs Curt Meltzer of San Diego and seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Amesville Presbyterian Church. burial in Amesville Cemetery. She served aboard the USS Kearsarge during the Western Pacific tour with the Seventh Fleet. The Kearsarge logged 40,000 miles in the East and evacuated the Tachens. She is survived by three sons and other relatives.

ATS Ema Carsrowen Amesville Marion Carpenter Memorial Hospital Mount Vernon James R. Bink North Island Naval Air Station Curt Meltzer San Diego Calif Kearsarge Amesville Presbyterian Seventh Fleet Pacific Estern Star Tachen Islands Sie Yowter Meltzer B. Gusuka Japan Manila Hong Kong Singapore Athens D. Carr F. Linscott Amesville Presbyterian Church J Mervin Hess Buria

Contempt Motion Filed in Common Pleas Court

In Common Pleas Court a motion and order require George Ver non Misner to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court. The petition alleges Misner is in arrears on support payments to Edith Irene Misner and has failed to pay attorney fees. The court is asked to compel Misner to show cause for violating the court order.

George Vernon Misner Common Pleas Court Misner Edith Irene Misner Mis

Rockland Man Pleads Innocent to DWI Charge

Rockland 31 year old Robert C. Kesterson entered a not guilty plea to a driving while intoxicated charge in Municipal Court Monday. City police arrested him and he was released on a 150 dollar bond pending a Friday hearing at 8 43 pm.

Robert C. Kesterson Rockland Kesterson

Window Peeker Fined After Police Arrest

Norman Cornish, 24, an Ohio University graduate student from 62 S. Congress St., was fined 25 dollars and costs in Municipal Court after two Stimson Ave residents caught him peering into a window. Police say he admitted similar activities in other city neighborhoods.

Stimson ‘Ave Norman Cornish S. Congress St Ohio University Man Cornish Stimson Ave Cornish

Motorcyclist Fined After Accident in Athens

A motorcyclist injured in a rear end collision on E State St was fined $20 in Municipal Court for failing to stop within the assured clear distance ahead. David Harner, president, led a junior leadership meeting schedule at Athens Grange Hall.

DeMell

Masons to Meet at Paramuthia Lodge Session

Paramuthia Lodge 25 F and A M will convene at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. C M Bowman, master, announced the meeting time and place.

Paramuthia Lodge F&am Masonic Temple C. M. Bowman

Coolville Man Fined in Peace Disturbance Case

Conrad R. Bentz, 45, of Coolville Route 3, was fined $35 and costs in Municipal Court after a State Highway Patrol charge of disturbing the peace.

Coolville Conrad R. Bentz

Rain and humidity linger over Athens area prompt another washout

Rain continues Monday with total precipitation around two tenths of an inch by 11 am. U.S. observer Colmer notes high humidity and 80s temperatures. Hamley Run station west of Athens recorded highs of 84, 85, and 83 for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Monday low near 64 with a 9 am rise of six degrees.

Colmer U.S Hamley Run Athens

Hocking County man bound over on lewd materials charge

Chester L. Lemon aged 40 of Haydenville was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of exhibiting lewd books and magazines to elementary school children. He pleaded innocent at Municipal Court arraignment and was released on a $400 bond. Authorities said the materials were found near Connett Elementary School and in a school toilet after days of surveillance.

Hocking County Chester L. Lemon Haydenville Lemon George Bateman Hocking Coun- Han Connett

Local Names Listed in Athens Area Notice

A fragmented listing names numerous individuals and spouses from Athens and surrounding towns including Mrs. Laura Savage of Athens Route 4 Mrs. Ena Rasp of Athens Mrs. Ada Steward of Athens Edith Jordan Athens Edith Brown Trimble and others in The Plains Albany Amesville and The Plains with several entries marked dismissed or omitted The text resembles an address or public notice with multiple residents across local municipalities.

Loren Lee al Dany Pherice Winger Earnie Welen Harrisonville Ethel Steffy Chesterhill Laura Savage Athens Ena Rasp Ada Steward Athen Margaret Hoy Edith Brown Trimble Edith Jordan Belle Fought Albany Fredia Stobart Amesville Della Mace Mineral Genelle Moore Jerry Zinn Hamden Ruth Liggett the Plains Vina Lewis Flora McDaniel Bernard Matheny Harold Sycks Thomas Oldfield Henry Reeder Charles Coull Tittin Hazel Burton Nellie Roush Rew Marshael Warren Hanson

Washing County Man Charged With Bad Check Offenses

Dean E. Secoy of near Barrlett faced two counts of issuing bad checks in Municipal Court. He pleaded innocent and was bound over to the grand jury under $200 bond per count. He remained jailed after failing to post the bond. The charges allege checks for $5 and $7 with no bank account to cover them, filed by Charles Robinson of Athens Route 3.

Washington County Dean E. Secoy Near Barrlett S Grand Charles Robinson Athens

Millfield Man De: Charged After Break In and Threats

George Kempton of Millfield was bound to the grand jury after pleading innocent to breaking and entering and threatening his wife Treva Kempton. The May 10 incident allegedly involved entering the home and abusing his wife. Bond set at $300, he remained jailed after failing to post.

Seorge Kempton Millfield Grand Iu

Fire fine levied against Athens Farm Bureau manager

Curt Finch, manager of the Athens Farm Bureau, was fined in Municipal Court after a city fire official said he allowed uncovered metal trash containers to be ignited near the building on Oak Street. The fine included a suspended portion, and Finch had prior warnings from Fire Chief Charles Dalton.

Ana Curt Finch Athens Farm Bureau Finch Charles Dalton Oak St Dalton

New Certified Mail Service Inaugurated June 7

A new Certified Mail Service begins June 7 with a 15 cent fee and no insurance. The minimum 30 cent registration will be discontinued for articles with no intrinsic value. higher fees with insurance remain. Stamp art features a scene with a fish and the Steubenville Serra Club.

Washington, D. C Pauls Catholic School Cece Steubenville Erica al Wil Mies Duane Byrd J. M. Byrd Ta Scene-Liniteemed Ieller Carter Em Serra Club Ansate Cieie Ohio River Washington D. C

Frances Maxwell Dies at 86 Athens Resident Was Longtime Teacher

Frances Maxwell, 86, a former school teacher and longtime Athens resident, died Sunday night at the County Home near Chauncey. Born near South Canaan to the McVickers family, she taught in county schools many years ago. She lived on Forest Ave on the North Hill. A half sister is Wendell Wright of near Guysville. Friends may call at Jagers Funeral Home. services set for 3 p.m. Burial will be at South Cemetery.

Frances Maxwell Athens Chauncey South Canaan Inter James McVickers Maxwell Charles Forest Ave North Hill Wendell Wright Guysville Jagers Funeral South

Four Collisions Reported in Athens Streets

City police logged four traffic accidents on Athens streets Saturday and Sunday. Officers reported none of the wrecks were serious and there were no injuries.

Athens

Hair care method promises baldness prevention guide

An advertisement claims a book reveals a new method for scalp hygiene to prevent scalp failure and baldness. It debunks false claims about hair growth in short days and misleading ads and urges readers to request the free book from Lanole Laboratories in Detroit Michigan.

Lanole Laboratories Forest Detroit Michigan

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