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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1949

Page

12

Road Machine Invented Cuts Ditch Work Costs

Frank E. Nelson of Albany patents a ditch cleaning machine that attaches to motorized equipment, opens and clears a ditch, and loads dirt on a truck. Nelson predicts major savings, with production talks set for next year. He and his wife Virginia natives with three children.

Frank E. Nelson Albany Nelson Roanoke Nelsons Athens County Albert Ejpstein Everett Navy Milton

Nutrition survey opening near in Athens County

Athens County advances to the opening stage of a five year nutrition and health study. The survey will sample 1000 families, starting with York Troy and Carthage townships and Athens city. Introductory meetings are set this week with officials explaining the project and clinic dates tentatively slated for November 15.

Athens County York Troy Carthage Athens City Bernice Anderson Nelsonville H. G. Southard Athens City County Coolville United States

Patent Advisor Posts Listed by US SC

U S applicants may apply by November 23 for examination to fill patent advisor positions in Washington D C. The announcement comes from the U S Civil Service Commission.

US@SC Washington, D. C U. S. Civil Service Commission

October Health Report from Athens County

The October health report released by the Athens City County Health Department lists three cases of whooping cough three of syphilis two of scarlet fever and measles one tuberculosis case plus one rabies case. Eight complaints were investigated and inspections covered three school buildings 12 restaurants 115 dairy farms and 17 milk plants with sanitation visits at two private premises. The report notes increased field nursing visits to 25 for communicable diseases 30 for venereal diseases and 54 for tuberculosis control.

Athens County Athens City-County H. G. Southard

Fire at Rauch's Bakery Causes Minor Damage

A fire Wednesday at Rauch's Bakery on S Court Street began in a basement barrel and spread to the ceiling and a fuse box. Firefighters responded at 11:50 a.m. and shut off electricity as heavy smoke hampered efforts. bakery officials expect damage to be slight.

Rauch

Kimberly Man Fined In Nelsonville Court

In Nelsonville Kimberly Pickett pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Oral Daugherty and was fined 10 dollars plus costs for assault and battery. James North of Sand Run was found innocent of DUI charges and Pat Allen near Nelsonville faced a 50 dollar fine for intoxication. Jack Kovaliski of Chauncey paid 10 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace. James Crabtree was jailed pending settlement after pleading guilty to intoxication. he was assessed 25 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Raymond Nichols Bill Pickett Kimberly Oral Daugherty James North Sand Run Jack Kovaliski Chauncey Pat Allen Athens County Jalil James Crabtree Crabtree

Gross Neglect Charged In Divorce Petition

Addie Gaston files in common pleas court alleging gross neglect of duty by Ira C Gas ton. She cites a marriage on Nov 12 1921 in Athens and seeks custody of seven children including three minors.

Common Pleas Court Addie Gaston Ira C. Gaston Athens

Athens Oct building permits total tops prior months

The city issued two new residence permits boosting October building totals to 40 678 dollars up about 11 000 from September. Frank Nolan received a 15000 dollar permit for a home on Utah Place and Carl Phillips for a residence at 16 N Shannon. Additional permits included Columbia Lodge 169 Mill a Lodge Room 500 dollars Mrs J L Henry 61 N Congress addition 5800 dollars Will Williams 55 N Shafer addition 400 dollars Helen Dinsmore 39 Morris addition 1500 dollars Pete Topakas Graham Ave shed 135 dollars B H Borden 180 Second St addition 335 dollars William Dilley 57 Hudson residence 4000 dollars Cullison's Service Station 305 W Union St addition 250 dollars.

Athens Rmit Frank Nolan Utah Place Carl Phillips N. Shannon Daniel A. Pierce Columbiane Association J. L. Henry Congress Will Williams N. Shafer Helen Dinsmore Morris Pete Topakas Graham Ave H Borden Second St William Dilley Hudson Cullison Union St

Writ of Habeas Corpus Issued Over Custody Case

Common Pleas Judge Roy Williams issues a writ directing Archie and Ivola Mansfield of Athens Route 4 to appear and show cause why they hold custody of minors Jeffrey Lee Ashcraft and Gregory D. Ashcraft. Petitioner Jacquelyn Ashcraft says custody was granted on November 19, 1948 by the court.

Common Pleas Roy Williams Archie Ivola Mansfield Athens Jeffrey Lee Ashcraft Gregory D. Ashcraft Jacquelyn Ashcraft

Thirty Seventh Division Former Chaplain Dies

In Columbus, Fr. William P. O Connor former senior chaplain of the Thirty Seventh Division dies Tuesday in Cincinnati. He was the first national Catholic chaplain of the American Legion after World War I and served as a chaplain in World War II. High mass will be said Friday morning.

Columbus William P. O'Connor Father O'Connor Cincinnati American Legion

Payment Sought For Merchandise In Civil Action

Rari n Bros. Co. of Athens files in common pleas court against Ollie Shouse doing business as Shouse Auto Sales for 522.19 dollars plus 6 percent interest. The suit seeks payment for merchandise sold and due.

Common Pleas Rarin Bros. Co Athens Ollie Shouse Shouse Auto Sales

Athens Water System Expands with New 38 Inch Wells

The city now consumes about 1 900 000 gallons daily serving Athens Ohio University students and the State Hospital. Two new 38 inch wells are online producing 500 gallons per minute. the second is kept ready for emergencies. Old 8 to 12 inch wells were cleaned and reconditioned. Current production reaches 24 000 gallons per hour, exceeding normal needs.

Athens Ohio University State Hospital

Athens Man Named Deputy IR Collector

Robert E. Lackey was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue in the Athens office led by Herbert J. Kelly. A native of Athens, he graduated from Ohio University last June, served in the Sixth Marine Division during the war, and passed the civil service exam. The Athens office serves Athens Noble Washington Morgan Meta and Hocking counties.

Robert E. Lackey Internal Revenue Athens Herbert J. Kelly Lackey Athena Ohio University Sixth Marine Division North Lancaster St Civil Service Board Cincinnati Office of Columbus Noble Washington Morgan, Meta Hocking

Three Enlist in Army Enlisted Reserve Corps

Sergeant First Class Allen Dyer announced three enlistments for the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps. Kenneth M. Beery of Athens Ralph V. Brown of Chauncey and William F. Horn of Coshocton enter as corporals and will join the 2530th Quartermaster Training Battalion in Athens under Maj Lot Rosenberg.

Army Enlisted Reserve Corps Allen Dyer Athens Kenneth M. Beery Grosvenor St Ralph V. Brown Chauncey William F. Horn Coshocton Beery Brown Horn Ohio University 2530Th Quartermaster Lot Rosenberg

Judgment Sought From Industrial Commission

Alfred Matheny of Athens Route 2 filed in common pleas court seeking judgment against the Industrial Commission of Ohio to permit continued participation in the State Insurance Fund for injuries he says occurred to his chest while employed by New York Coal Co. on September 3, 1946. The petition notes the commission ruled on September 24, 1948 that the condition was not due to the injury and denied further compensation.

Common Pleas Court Alfred Matheny Athens Industrial Commission of Ohio Commission Matheny New York Coal Co

Divorce Granted Restores Maiden Name Teeters McCorkle

Theresa McCorkle was granted a divorce from George W. Mc Corkle in common pleas court on grounds of extreme cruelty. The court also restored her maiden name Theresa Teeters. They were married February 12 1949 and had no children.

Common Pleas Theresa McCorkle George W. McCorkle Theresa Teeters

Bank Seeks Payment Of 1948 Loan

Security Bank of Athens files a petition in common pleas court against Hobart Stanley to recover $1000 loaned on October 1, 1948. The loan bears six percent interest and has had no payments to date.

Security Bank of Athens Common Pleas Hobart Stanley

Cincinnati Livestock and Market Report Nov 3 Cattle Hogs Lambs

Market summary from Cincinnati and Point Pleasant reports. Hogs show mixed demand with top prices around 14.00 for choice and weights 200 250 pounds. cattle and calves slow with best steers 18.00 24.75 and feeders 18.00 24.00. veal slow with top around 32.00. Lambs scarce with best around 24.50. poultry butter and eggs also listed with varied wholesale prices.

Cincinnati APU Point Pleasant

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