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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1951

Page

5

Court battle over probation plea in OU larceny case

Lucian M. Dixon 26, a former Ohio University student from Cleveland, was sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary for two counts of grand larceny. The judge chose a concurrent one to seven year term after Dixon, who pleaded guilty, sought probation amid testimony from relatives and OU officials.

Lucian M. Dixon Ohio University Cleveland Ohio Penitentiary Francis D. White Dixon Common Pleas R. W. Finsterwald Finsterwald Attorn James Shumaker White

Two OU Instructors Join Air Force Duty Training

Ohio University instructors Wesley Miller and Edward A. DeVille left for a 30 day training program at Air University Maxwell Field Alabama. Both are Air Force Reserve captains on extended active duty. Miller joined OU in 1941 and has served as VA training officer since 1946. DeVille served in the Air Force 1942 to 1946 and came to OU after directing photography at Baltimore Institute of Photography. Upon completing Maxwell Field training they will be assigned permanent duty with the AFROTC.

Wesley Miller Edward A. DeVille Ohio University Air University Maxwell Field Ala Air Force Reserve Miller Air Force DeVille Baltimore Institute of Puchography Afrotc

Mary E White Dies at 83 Widow of Fred P White

Mrs. Mary E White 88 died Tuesday evening widow of Fred P White. Survived by three daughters Della Lemmon Ironton Louise Greene Charlestown Doris Smith Grove City Ohio. three sons Homer White Decatur IL Carson R White Leslie E White Athens. sister J A Jones Athens. two brothers Clyde and Charles Fidmuindson Athens. A son Fred W White died in 1943. Funeral Thursday 2 p m at Jagers funeral home. Burial Alexander Cemetery Hebamieville. Friends may call after 3 p.m Wednesday.

Mary E. White Fred P. White Della Lemmon Ironton Louise Greene Charlieston Doris Smith Grove City Ohio Homer White Decatur Carson R. White Leslie E. White Athens J. A. Jones Clyde Charles Fidmuindson Fred W. White

Graveside Rites Set For McGee Infant

Graveside services scheduled for 9 am Thursday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery for Kristine Ann McGee the day and a half old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard J McGee of E State St Apt 1 F The baby died Sunday night in Sheltering Arma Hospital Survivors include twin sister Kathleen Ann and grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Krajeski Lorain and Mrs Evelyn McGee Cleveland

Mt. Calvary Cemetery Kristine Ann McGee Richard J. McGee E. State St

Four-H Club Activities Record Early Southeast Ohio Meetings

Numerous 4-H clubs in Southeastern Ohio held initial meetings in May and May 23 with officers elected and projects discussed. Loyal Daughters met at Edna Walls home. Chase Merry Makers at Lois Bolin home. Lucky Clovers elected officers at Margaret and Evelyn Braley home. Shade Valley Boys’ Club listed officers. A New Marshfield Firesiders meeting featured Reba Withers as principal speaker on 4-H adviser perspectives. Athens Lucky Clover Club met to plan a June boat trip and elected officers, including Jean Castle president.

Ohio Loyal Daughter's Club Edna Walls New Marshfield Emma Sue Conkey Una Mae Lowry Kathleen Kewellyn Patty Stiles Jan Goff Athens Margaret Evelyn Braley Jean Castle Margaret Braley Maxine Webb Estella Elliott Monia Vermillion

OU Official Attends Placement Group Meet

Prof A Gubitz Ohio University director of the Bureau of Appointments spent four days last week at the University of Illinois Champaign in a meeting of the Midwest College Placement Association where he serves as vice president He also holds the vice president post with the Ohio Teachers College Placement Association.

A. & Gubitz Ohio University Bureau of Appointments University of Illinois Champaign Midwest College Placement Association Prof. Gubitz Ohio Teachers College Placement Association

Civil Service Exams Announced For Ohio Indiana Kentucky

The US Civil Service Commission lists examinations for Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Positions include organization and methods examiner and budget examiner with salaries from 3825 to 5400 dollars yearly, microphotographer, fortune machine operator, and billing machine operator earning 2200 to 3100 dollars. Applications and information are available from F. D. Higgins, local secretary, at the post office.

US. Civil Service Commiss On Ohio Indiana Kentucky F. D. Higgins Post Office

Athens Boys Register for YMCA Camp Top in Ohio Towns

Sixty five Athens boys have registered this summer to attend Camp Nelson Dodd near Brinkerhaven, the Athens YMCA chair says. The camp serves boys from small Ohio and West Virginia communities without YMCAs. The Athens total is the largest of any town, reflecting strong promotion by the local YMCA committee and records show four camp periods from June 17 to August 5 with numerous attendees from Athens and affiliated clubs.

Camp Nelson Dodd Dick Hughes M. D. Hughes Athens Ohio Brinkerhaven George L. Smith West Virginia YMCA Tommy Widdes John Reamer Richard White John Cady Jim Dowler David Lee Ross Tom van Meter Bill Roberson Clark Williams, Jr Eddie West John Cornwell Dick Vaughan William C. Biggers Frank Strickland Billy Hamer Larry L. Russell Larry Chesser David Lee Reod Leland McBride Garry Douglas Jimmy Dean Tim Shea Blaine Strickland Larry Hughes Jerry Lee Steward Merrit Gilkey Allan Young Gordon E. Edwards David C. Merrick Bill Algeo Richard ‘Taylor Edwin J. Taylor Thomas Littler Robert Matin Golden Arrow Gray Club West Side Trail Blazers Central Jr Athens Ymca E Commit Tee Smith John Bolin Lewis McBride Dean E. J. Taylor Robert S. Lance Southern Ohio Lance

HPO Driver Arrested After Bus Sideswipes Car

State Highway Patrol arrested James Workman 26 of Columbus after a Highway Post Office bus sideswiped a parked car on Richland Ave owned by Boyd Spencer 38 of Athens. Workman cited to appear before Mayor Mickle at 3 pm June 1 for unsafe operation. Minor damage reported, no injuries. An earlier Route 50 crash near Coolville involving Daniel Kulhanek 28 of Dayton caused a guard rail impact with no injuries.

Highway Post Office State Highway Patrol Richland Ave Boyd Spencer Athens James Workman Columbus Workman William P. Mickle Coolville Daniel J. Kulhanek Dayton

Condemnation Trial Set for Ohio Case Against Cabeens

The State of Ohio charges Margaret M Cabeen and Fred Cabeen in a condemnation suit over land south of Ohio University’s campus. A special jury has been drawn for a June 7 Common Pleas Court trial after Ohio offered $5000, which was refused, with the case then moved from Probate to Common Pleas.

State of Ohio Margaret M Fred Cabeen Common Pleas Court Ohio University

Visiting Professors Administer Denison Psychology Exams

Dr. James R. Patrick of Ohio University and Dr. FE W Elison of Indiana University led oral and written comprehensive exams for all psychology majors at Denison University last week. The examinations completed a new program allowing visiting professors to conduct the final assessments.

James R. Patrick Ohio University FE. W. Elison Indiana University Denison University

Road Repair Bid Won For Route 50 Work In Athens County

The Fenton Construction Co of Ashland was the low bidder at 11 634 20 dollars for repair and maintenance of 14 74 winter damaged miles of Route 50 in Athens County the State Highway Department announced in Columbus Tuesday An Athens office official said the department knew of the pending project but had not yet received notice and did not know the exact section involved awaiting further instructions.

Fenton Construction Co Ashland Athens County State Highway Department Columbus Athens

Astronomical Society To Meet Here in October

Regional meeting of the Astronomical Society will be held on the Ohio University campus Oct. 13 with Dr. Victor Goedicke, professor of mathematics, acting as host. Some 50 astronomers from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylvania will attend.

The Astronomical Society Ohio University Victor Goedicke Ohio Indiana Michigan Pennsyvania

Safe Conduct Pass pamphlets reach troops in Korea

A corporal in the First Cavalry Division reportedly mailed two foreign language passes from Korea. One, signed by General MacArthur, promises safe treatment as an enemy prisoner if surrendered. The other, issued by Korean and Chinese forces, urges UN soldiers to stop fighting and return home, claiming the bearer will be well treated and entitled to medical care and possessions.

Mineong Hee Cage R. L. Smith Smith Korea Cavalry Douglas MacArthur Korean People’s Army Chinese People’s Volunteer Forces MacArthur Wall Street

ShelterinG Arms Hospital Notes

A compact hospital notice lists patients and statuses including Mrs Kethel Dingus of Dexter and Mrs Mabel Chevalier of Coalville as present with a dismissal for Mrs Nevada Selby of Athens.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Kethel Dingus Dexter Mabel Chevalier Coalville Nevada Selby Athens

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Shumaker Maurel Hawkins L. C. Mitchell Charles Gilbert Wallace Bennett Torch Gibraltar Sal Kerr Rs. White McGee Beer & Wine Gniore W. Union Street ELBER Civil Service Peter Goedicke David Goldberg Max Denny John Kasier Paul Hughes Francis Six Donald Anderson Jerry Linton Ernest Myers Jack Gaskins Bobby Haynes Robert Martin Brent Cornwell Jim George Teddy Foster Kempton Lanes Colton Malone Cody Larry Martin Raymond Frank Bullock Warren Clarence Clarence Virgil Williams Pete Donald Mickey Matheny HPO Dr. E. A Schacker Mason West Virginia Keystone Roy E. Hawk & Co OHTO Athens Wine & Beer Store W. Union St Athens Retail Merchants Association
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