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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
6
Edward Smathers was sentenced to three months in the Cincinnati work house by Common Pleas Judge C. W. Smith after pleading guilty to a non-support charge filed by Prosecutor W. H. Lohr. Also before the court, a petition for land contract cancellation and action for money alleging $2,275 was filed for Muriel B. and Floyd E. Ray versus Walter A. and Louise Murray, handled by Attorney Arlo L. Chatfield.
Vinton County commemorates war dead with Memorial Day events on May 30 across McArthur Hamden and Wilkesville. A speaker Rev J P Daab attends in McArthur with parades to Elk Cemetery. Hamden honors Captain Paul Ward. Wilkesville hosts parade ceremonies. By week end 1250 graves will be decorated with flags.
Mrs Edgar Hunter of McArthur underwent a surgical operation at Hocking Valley hospital on Tuesday. In 1953 eight cylinder cars outsold sixes across the United States for the first time in history.
The Vinton County Health Department reports a spring immunization effort for diphtheria and smallpox, with 218 diphtheria tetanus and 170 smallpox vaccines in April, and 23 first round diphtheria and 168 second round diphtheria tetanus plus 15 smallpox doses in May. A dental survey by Dr. Davis found 664 defects among 724 students, prompting follow up and appointments.
The article notes radio astronomy as a new scientific field detecting and interpreting radio waves from various parts of the universe and sending findings to Earth.
The text notes that pilgrimages as a Christian practice began to gain importance during the ninth century, marking a shift in religious observance and devotion.
Arrangements complete for the Lake Hope bathing beach in Zaleski State Forest to open on Saturday May 29 if weather cooperates. Lee bathhouse and lifeguard staff will operate for the 15th season with Dick Chatfield as captain, a 19 year old Ohio University student. Assistants include Robert Perry and Charles Arnett, both Ohio U. students. Lifeguards will cover Sundays and holidays and offer free swimming lessons. Chatfield is a Red Cross instructor. Zaleski concessionaire James B. Clawson remains in charge of bathhouse and beach operations.
Oscar and Mollie Oakes transfer 12 acres in Harrison Township to Pearl Amos. Dolpha Perry conveys half an acre in Clinton Township to John F. and Emma F. Biffle. Idella White sells 20 acres in Harrison Township to Howard FE. Friend. Frank and Roberta Moore transfer 37 acres in Richland Township to Rose Walters.
A dynamite blast ripped a hole in the floor of a Tauro Bros. Dump Truck Service building in Niles Ohio causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Louis Tauro manager of the trucking firm could offer no reason for the explosion.
Thirty seven rental rowboats will again be operated this summer. A new boat pier has been constructed and is wider, accommodating more people. Additional silica sand has been spread on the beach. The Lake Hope dining lodge opened April 30 with Mr and Mrs Herbert Anderson as operators. Nature study tours and talks are being conducted in the evening by William Price, Athens graduate naturalist. Some vacancies still exist for the 23 sleeping cabins and for the 21 housekeeping cabins, Park Manager Dale Hopinks said.
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