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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1952

Page

7

National Guard to Hold Summer Camp in Grayling Michigan

The National Guard plans a 15 day summer encampment July 6 to July 20 at Grayling Michigan for 17 to 35 year old volunteers. Capt James M Abraham announces enlistments from Ohio 166th Infantry Athens unit with openings in communications motor transportation automotive mechanics and more. Veterans may be credited toward a 20 year retirement and weekly drills at the Athens Armory are 7 30 pm Tuesdays.

Crayling Michigan James M. Abraham Ohio 166Th Infantry Athens Abraham Grayling Umee Camp Atterbury Indiana Second Army National Guard

Insurance office offers free wind policy Q&A

If you address your own insurance questions to this office we will try to give you the correct answers and there will be no charge or obligation of any wind.

You Haven’t Got That Much Costly Liability Coverage

A cautionary message urges individuals to consider liability insurance to protect against automobile injuries and other damages. It notes suits can target personal income and property and emphasizes low cost to secure basic protection with higher limits for substantial coverage.

Police Log Reports Three Athens Street Accidents

Police investigated three traffic accidents on Athens streets Saturday and Sunday with no injuries. Ralph Perry of Garfield Ave and David D. Wites of Wheeling W Va collided at N College and Mill. Ray Augustine of Route 3 Athens rear ended Don Allen Frederick of Mulberry St. Donna Belle Chesser of Nelsonville Route 2 struck Ira Burnfield of Maplewood Drive on East State Street.

Athens Ralph Perry Garfield Ave David D. Wites Wheeling W. Va N. College and Mill Sts E. State- Carpenter Ray Augustine Don Allen Frederick E. Mulberry St Donna Belle Chesser Nelsonville E. State St Ira W. Burnfield Maplewood Drive

Weekend Weather Recap With Mild Monday Relief

The ticker notes clear skies Monday after a rainy weekend. The thermometer hit 70 at 9 am, up seven degrees from last night's low. Highs and lows ranged 86/48 Friday, 82/63 Saturday, 78/64 Sunday. Rainfall totaled 0.3 inches.

B and O Rail Crossing Safety Drive Gets Community Call

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad invites civic leaders to a noon meeting at the Hotel Berry Tuesday to explain an expanded safety education program. Superintendent J F Robbert says the effort spans 13 states and targets prevention of grade crossing accidents through local community action.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad J. F. Robbert Berry Robbert

Keirns Infant Dies Sunday in Millfield Area

Earl Keirns seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Keirns died Sunday morning at home Millfield Route 1 He is survived by his parents a brother Paul Edward and three sisters Donna Jean Doris June and Freda Louise A sister died earlier Grandparents Marvin Keirns Millfield Route 1 and Mr and Mrs H M Williams Athens Route 4 Also two great grandmothers Mrs Clara Gladden Millfield Route 1 and Mrs Elia Burkett Athens Route 3 Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 am at Hooper Ridge Church by Rev Drell H Goff with burial in the adjoining cemetery Friends may call at the Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home

Earl Keirns Carl Keirns Millfield Paul Edward Donna Jean Doris June Freda Louise Marvin Keirns H. M. Williams Athens Clara Gladden Elia Burkett Hooper Ridge Drell H. Goff Withs Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes

Drivers Fined In Area Courts

Two drivers were fined at McArthur and two at Logan after State Highway Patrol arrests. Harrold Morrison, 20, McArthur, paid 10 dollars and costs for driving an unsafe vehicle while Richard Henderson, 45, McArthur Route 2, paid 5 dollars and costs for driving to the left of center. In Logan, Chester Hicks, 23, was fined 5 dollars and costs for failing to observe a stop light, and Earl E Jeffery, 28, Logan, was fined 15 dollars and costs for parking on the highway.

Columbus Logan Donald Tennihill David Allen Tennihill Tennihill Peggy Hack Yaw Peggy Yaw Roger Friend Nelsonville Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Richard H. Gesner Huntington W. Va Owen Kennedy Mechanicsburg Gesner Kennedy House Justice of the Peace Charles Rider Rockbridge William Rollins Wellston Mary Mays Hebron Mays Rollins Grady Truss Springfield Robert E. Wooley Huron Truss Ralph Griffin William Linn Clarence Hartman Linn Auto Lee Sanborn Sanborn Linn Marjorie Route 13 Corning Donald E. Smathers Ire Giffin Smathers Lavina Smathers Agnes Marsh L. K. Marsh Carl V. Brooks Ralph L. Holdren Union Furnace Brooks Shade McArthur State Highway Patrol Murphey Harrold Morrison Richard Henderson Chester Hicks Justice of the Peace S. P. Whitehart Earl E Jeffery

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes

Hospital notes list new births for several Athens-area families including Barnsee Dunfee Hanson Peaches Huntsman and Staneart. Dismissals include Leo Van Nest and various Athens residents. Additional names appear from Albany Shade Glouster Ironton Trimble Mason City and surrounding areas.

Flora Staneart Albany Virginia McAlpin Athens Edna Fulton Shade Carol Fulton Richard Eddy Glouster Curtis Willis Ironton Anna Frost Leo van Nest Son Lewis Howard Mae Coen Guysville Charlies Bobo Bernice Fiscus Kenneth Woodburn Sandra Lievellen Jean Carpenter Trimble Dorothy Beverage

Flags Explained for Memorial Day at County Service Office

The county service officer's office distributed American flags for Memorial Day to place on graves of veterans from all wars. The flags are for those whether or not they belonged to veterans' organizations, officials stated today.

Court House

Athens Junior High Produces Eighth Grade Variety Magazine

The Athens Junior High eighth graders complete a six section Variety magazine to be distributed Tuesday to teachers and students. Faculty and student editors lead committees with named staff covering art, sports, biographies and states’ product frieze scenes amid a performance including a minuet and songs.

Athens Marie Stehr Kenny Collins Nancy Cutler Jim Rutkoskie Ariane Smith Patsy Beckers Kay Woogerd Bob ‘Decker Eleanor Sugaski Donna Jean Christman Sory Donald Dailey Alerta Gaskins Sue Linton Sue Beaty Edna Vanity Janet Shepherd Voris Jones Larry Chesser David Lovell Sandra Garber Joe South Phil Boswell Orville Skinner Pat Lontz Dick Baldwin Sam Workman Carol Stace Robert McEway Mary Williams Nancy Bishop Wanda Grafton Rita Simpkins

Central School third graders host mothers party

Central School third graders hosted a party for mothers Friday afternoon showcasing a year long community unit. Juanita Clyse teacher presented a community film and teaching methods while Larry Hockenverry and Karen Embrey served as hosts.

Central School Larry Hockenverry Karen Embrey Juanita Clyse Sharon Corey Jeanne Westrick Linda Grafton Larry ‘10On Larry Kirk June Snead Jack Miller Flowers Richard Goins Carolyn Gaston Nita Scott John ‘Lippey Josephine Davis Sharon Workman Theresa Coury John Bowling Stanley Sigismund Sandra Nickoson Perry Goodwin Betty Jo Gallagher Yeday Heliken Melodie Crow Ryan King Judy Nickoso

Fourth Grade Studies 13 Colonies Linked Mothers’ Program

Fourth grade at Central school finished a study unit on the 13 colonies with a party for mothers Thursday afternoon. Speakers covered Virginia Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maryland with students listing states and residents and highlighting key figures.

Central School Sondra Meyers Marcia Rose Barbara Mitten Shar Dixie Hardy Virginia Massachusetts New Hampshire Mike McAfee Sally Jo Fulton Joyce Smith Kay Haddox

First Graders Visit Farms On Learning Unit

Central school pupils join Lois Kail and Connie Paporone on farm visits to Kail and Edgar's Turkey farms. They tour a feed store with baby chicks and rabbits. Sandra Wilson brings four kittens. several classmates participate in the farm project.

Lois Kail Kail Connie Paperone Edgar Sandra Wilson Gary Bailey John Beasley Terry Bumpuss Kenneth Gebhart Errald Howell Sammy Shepard Ray Laidy Jimmy Six Jerry Smith Dennis Stearts Carla Carsey Patricia Conant Sue Domm Polly Hammon Mary Hunzeker Loretta McGlone Diantha Murphy Juanita Salyers Barbara Schmitt Judith Sheldon Joyce Smith Donna Thompson

City Cruiser Wrecked in Early Morning Incident

Police say a cruiser was damaged when an unknown person released the emergency brake and put the car in gear during an investigation on N Court St. The vehicle rolled into a parked car owned by Gerald Hoff of Dayton. Officers were called at 1 40 am to break up a party. the cruiser will be out of service several days.

Athens N. Court St Joseph Fields Richard McClung Fields Gerald Hoff Dayton Hoff

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