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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1961

Page

3

96 to Run in School Races

Athens County voters face six of 14 school district races on November seven with 56 candidates seeking seats. The Plains tops fields with eight contenders. York seven. Chauncey Dover six. Trimble five. Waterloo and Carthage Troy four. In Athens city only two names appear on the ballot Baur and Gall Sr with two others seeking write ins.

Athens County Ray Bobo County Election Board Trimble the Plains York Chauncey-Dover Waterloo Carthage Troy Athens Robert R. Baur Homer B. Gall Sr Erle Bridgewater M. K. Fugate Chiropolist Lewis Moore Robert C. Ellis Howard Woodyard Albany Davis S. Greene Lewis L. Smith Kenneth D. Ervin

No Rest For Weary Ends In Court Fines

William Lackey 70 a former Indiana lawyer slept on Route 50W and was jailed overnight after a patrol report. Chester Graham 37 of Albany slept in a car rear seat parked downtown and was fined 25 dollars for intoxication.

William Lackey John Newcomb Indiana State Highway Patrol Lackey Chester K. Graham Albany Athens Graham

Doan’s Pills Offer Bladder Irritation Relief

Doan’s Pills claim eight ways of fast relief from bladder irritation and backache. The ad promises soothing action on irritation, fast pain relief for headaches muscular aches, and a mild diuretic effect through the kidneys. It highlights 60 years of use and a new economy size.

Doan Adv

Marriage Licensed for Harry T. King and Alice L. Roush

Harry Thomas King aged 21 of Guysville Route 1 and Alice Luella Roush aged 17 of Guysville Route 1 were granted a marriage license in a routinized local record.

Harry Thomas King Guysville Alice Luella Roush

Halloween Quietest Surface Since 1953 Sheriff Reports

Sheriff Harold Shields says Halloween was the quietest period in eight years with only minor pranks. A damaged gas tank and window breakage were reported in the county, an antenna was broken on a car on Oak Street, and several agencies patrolled area roads overnight.

Sheriff's Office Harold Shields Oak St

Gilbert V. Wingo of Hebardville Dies at 87

Gilbert Vernon Wingo 87, longtime Hebardville resident and former grocer, dies at his home after two months of illness. Survived by son Howard E. Wingo and others. funeral Friday at Alexander Presbyterian Church with Rev. Roger M. Rice officiating. burial in nearby cemetery. Friends may call Hughes funeral home after 2 p.m.

Gilbert Vernon Wingo Hebardville Mr. Wingo Athens County Alexander Presbyterian Church Katie Ellen Owen Mary Richardson Howard E. Wingo John Figley Middletown Roger M. Rice Hughes Funeral Home

Coins Stolen From Carrol's Market

Police report three coin rolls were taken from Carrol's Market at 26 W Union St. during Tuesday hours. About $22 in coins were found missing from a pan beneath the counter, according to owner Carrol Davies.

Carrol’s Market W. Union St Carrol Davies

Kiwanis Parade Treats 400 Youths in Athens Halloween

Athens Kiwanis Club sponsored a Halloween parade with more than 400 youngsters starting on West Washington Street led by the Athens High School band. About 700 spectators watched costumes judged by age group with prizes and treats of candy and ice cream bars for all participants.

Athens Kiwanis Club W. Washington St Athens High School

Birth and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson Athens Route 3 welcomed a daughter. Admitted Lloyd Martin Athens Mrs Francis Graham Athens Kenneth Martin McArthur Route 2 Michael Koeller Athens. Dismissed Mary Krivesti The Plains Gerald Woods Athens Ceserino Canale The Plains Blood used One pint.

Charles Thompson Athens Lloyd Martin Francis Graham Kenneth Martin McArthur Michael Koeller Mary Krivesti the Plains Gerald Woods Ceserino Canale

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