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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1957

Page

12

Opening Day Attendance Mark Set at City Pool

Athens observed Memorial Day quietly with no traffic accidents and a record opening day attendance at the city pool. A total of 470 admissions were recorded under ideal weather. Hazel Morrison reports it was the best first day in pool history.

City Pool Athens West Union Street Crystal Pool Hazel Morrison Mercury Hamley Run State Highway Patrol Athens-Hocking David Jolley Carbondale Nelsonville Charles R. Branch Columbus Branch Jollew Ler Tai

4-H Club Officers Elected Across Several Groups

Multiple 4-H clubs list newly elected officers including Bates Boosters Albany Clover Clippers and Clover Leaf clubs. Officers cover president vice president secretary treasurer and news reporter with health and safety leaders named. Meetings planned at various homes and churches with outings and project discussions noted.

Bates Boosters Bates Church Larry Conrath Charles Conrath Sharon Wilson Karen Linscott Janet Conrath John Ruth Jo Carmichael Ray Carmichael Clover Leaf 4-H Club Albany Clover Clippers Vicki Mace Esther Bolar Sue Enlow Linda Webb Sandra Lewellyn Kathy Seel Coolville Marie Root Lynda Henry Dianne Butcher Carthage Clover Girls Carthage School Don Young Darlene Barnhart Kathy Chapman Lorene Baker Brenda Clark

Ex Chauncey Resident Dr Kenneth H Nye dies at 45

Former Chauncey resident Dr Kenneth H Nye 45 living in Kansas City Mo died Wednesday in Tennessee Okla after a heart attack. He graduated Chauncey Dover schools Ohio University and Kirksville College of Osteopathy. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J Floyd Nye of Chauncey three children Roberta 22 Kenneth 18 Harvey 16 all in Denver with mother Edith Jones. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Jagers and Sons. burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey attended by Rev Gilbert Courtney.

Kenneth H. Nye Chauncey Kansas City Tennessee Okla Nye Chauncey- Dover Ohio University Kirksville College of Osteopathy Kirksville J. Floyd Nye Roberta D. Nye Kenneth H. Nye, Jr Harvey F. Nye Denver Colo Edith Jones Jagers and Sons Funeral Gilbert Courtney Nye Cemetery

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Births to Glen Chadwell of Athens and Lester Withem of Murray City reported. Admissions include James Wakefield of Athens Route 5 Larry Everett Athens Route 3 Joe Scott Athens William Fleming Amesville Route 1 Allie Bingman Athens Clyde Rollins Leon W Va Frank White Athens Bonnie Sue Cole Stewart Carol Brown Guysville. Dismissals include Brenda Darby Athens Rebecca Hudwell Athens Route David Parsons Athens William McLean Athens Route 3 Marion Rose Athens Route 5 Webster Hartley 69 Jacksonville fined 10 dollars and costs for driving left of center. pleaded guilty in Municipal Court Friday.

Glen Chadwell Athens Lester Withem Murray City James Wakefield Larry Everett Joe Scott William Fleming Amesville Allie Bingman Clyde Rollins Leon W. Va Frank White Bonnie Sue Cole Stewart Carol Brown Guysville Brenda Darby Rebecca Hudwell Webster Hartley Jacksonville

Servicemen from Carbondale and area cited in Army training notes

Private Franklin E. Gilbraith participated in a military equipment demonstration at Ft. Riley for more than 100 ROTC cadets from Omaha. Other local servicemen include Private Donald W. Knox in Korea after high school graduation and two more, Private Dale W. Davis at Ft. Knox and Private Donald L. Boyer of the 24th Infantry Division in Korea. Also listed are Specialist Richard F. Evener at West Point as a small arms instructor, Private Richard M. Stanley in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division, Airman Timothy F. Shea at Lackland AFB completing basic training, and Jack H. Malloy in Marine Corps training in San Diego.

Franklin E. Gilbraith Eldon R. Gilbraith Carbondale Ft. Riley Kan Officer Training Corps Omaha Neb Gilbraith Army Ft. Carson Colo Pic Donald W. Knox Donna Knox Washington St Korea Knox Athens High School National Guard Pvt Dale W. Davis Howard D. Davis Albany Army's Armor Training Center Ft. Knox Davis Donald L. Boyer Winnie McGill Frost 24Th Infantry Division Boyer 21St Regiment Rome Canaan High School Stewart Richard F. Evener Richard Evener Athens U. S. Military Academy West Point N. Y Specialist Evener Main St Highland Falls Barbara Timothy F. Shea Frank Shea Lackland Afb San Antonio Tex Shea

Five Recruits Join Athens Army Reserve

Athens Army Reserve unit gained five recruits and one assignment in May. Enlisted were Athens High School seniors John L. Schwarzel and Rolland B. Swart along with Don L. Karnes Dean B. Platt and Thornton Nichols. Charles D. Chase joins after six months training at Fort Knox Kentucky.

Charles D. Chase Merrill H. Chase Albany Ft. Knox Albany High School Athens’ Army Reserve Unit Athens Donald J. Killen John L. Schwarzel Grosvenor St Rolland B. Swart N. Congress Athens High School Don L. Karnes Dean B. Platt W. State St Thornton Nichols FE. Mulberry Fort Knox

Three Charges Denied: Hearing Set Wednesday

Jan Taylor, 22, of Chauncey, denied three misdemeanor charges in Municipal Court Friday and posted bonds totaling 195 dollars for a hearing next Wednesday. He denied resisting special deputy Gene Goldsberry, disorderly conduct, and trespass, with bonds of 50, 30, and 25 dollars respectively. the latter two counts were filed by club operator Bonnie Slagle.

Jan Taylor Chauncey Taylor Gene Goldsberry Bonnie Slagle

Ohio National Guard unit lists promotions and enlistments

The Ohio National Guard unit reports 30 personnel affected by awards and promotions. Recipients include Harlan E. Carpenter and Keith D. Bigley for three years of faithful service, both WW II veterans, plus Paul E. Brown. Enlistees include Pearl R. Fields and Ralph E. Wigal with six months active duty start, while Lawrence Graves, David Smith, Wesley Barnhart and others receive promotions. Fielding and qualification results from Camp Sherman are also noted.

Ohio National Guard Harlan E. Carpenter Nelle Carpenter Keith D. Bigley Ester Bigley Paul E. Brown Alice Brown Athens Carpenter South Pacific Bigley Brown Russell Light Pearl R. Fields Ohio University Dayton Ralph E. Wigal Clarence Wigal Coolville Fields National Guard Pioneer Wigal Shade CWO Carl Wilson Wilson Lawrence W Graves Bertha Graves Graves David E. Smith Smith Wesley D Barnhart Verne Barnhart Ester Johnson the Plains Clarence D. Tritech Fremont James R. Wolfe Donald Wolfe Richard S. Knepper Columbus Camp Sherman Chillicothe Lawrence W. Graves John W. Easterling Pfe Daniel J. Smith William L. Watkins Ste Ancil W. King

Trimble Driver Fined Given Jail Sentence

A Trimble man, Joseph E. Christman, 41, received 90 days in the county jail and a $200 fine plus costs in the Trimble mayor's court after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. It was his second offense, according to officers.

Trimble Joseph E. Christman Christman

Also Mentioned on This Page

America Platt W. Union Variety Producers 4-H Club Chase Church Keith Stanley Mechanicsburg Athens State Hospital Charles Douglas Clover Leaf Lucille Holden Bates Boosters 4-H Club Francis Conrath Health and Safety Committee Happy Junior Cooks Shade Handy Hands 4-H Club Old Man’s Cave Richard Williams Betty Williams the Mutual Savings Association East Washington St Athens, Ohio Federal Home Loon Bank Commonwealth Ohio Sheltering Arms Hospital David Parsons William McLean Marion Rose Jack H. Malloy George Malloy Marine Corps San Diego Calif Richard M. Stanley Virgil Stanley 7Th Infantry Division Stanley 31St Regiment Harry T. Walls Harry Walls Bermerhaven Friedburg Germany Ft. Hood Texas Goodyear Clarence D. Tritch Cloyce R. Martin James M. Abraham Philip E. Willeke James EB. Scott Jack L. Johnson Gerald L. Spaulding Lynn M. Davis, Jr Earl F. Mathews Guard N. Court St SU Tut Roane Jus Cokeaia E. State Street Clarence Flowers Medical Center East State Street New Flowers Pharmacy
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