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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1955

Page

5

Off Street Parking Plans Delayed By Tax Fund Shortage

Mayor Peter B. Seel urged the city council to acquire new off street parking sites as part of a traffic report. The proposal noted a possible sale of Union Printing Co property to expand the lot near E Union St. The council referred the suggestions to the parking committee while other measures included bridge congestion removal and plans for a city water softening plant. The session also addressed tax book delays causing limited funds in Athens city finances and potential county overdrafts to cover operating costs until tax distributions resume.

Peter B. Seel Joseph B. Grogan Seel Kenneth Woogerd Union Printing Co Athens Office Supply E. Union St Frank Cross Morris Ave E. State St Sdes Morris Water Department East End Hhus Squires, Sanders and Dem Gharies Grand Park Land Euclid Ave Aatte County Budget Commission Sunnyside Drive Lloyd Wall St Seelurgéa Charles Daltonim Athens Ciy J. W. Whitey

Schools Close Friday for Teacher Meet

Athens area schools will close Friday as the Athens Education Association and the Ohio Department of Highways sponsor a conference on snow and ice control for state routes in Athens County. The program, held at Athens High School, aims to improve teaching of reading techniques and snow crew prioritization amid winter emergencies.

Athens County Ax News Schoors Athens Education Ohio Department of High Athens High School S. C. Linzell W. HL Cooper Ucation Ohio University Helen M. Painter U. S.p College of Edu University of AK Athens Education Association Jerome R. Fenske Sarah Blower Ann Hoy Harry Lackey Eva Lamon Mildred Lash George Riser Alice Schuler Clayton Smith

Court Dismisses Drunken Driving Case Against George Johnson

In Common Pleas Court Judge Francis D. White dismissed the drunken driving case against 34 year old George Johnson of Glouster after the state failed to prove he was driving while intoxicated. Johnson had pleaded innocent and had been indicted by the October grand jury.

George Johnson Glouster Common Pleas Francis D. White White Johnson

Seven Join Air Force from Southeast Ohio Area

Recruiter T-8 John A. Korthok announces seven men from the Southeastern Ohio region have enlisted in the Air Force. Named are Richard Arien Bowles of Albany Route 3, Theodore Wayne Thomas of Buchtel, Thomas Dale McDonald of Buchtel, James E. Neville Rogers of Athens, Donald Richard Yeaniger of Minersville, Alfred Yeanger of Minersville, and Robert Duane Herdman of Nelsonville Route 1. Their inclusion is part of the October November quota.

Air Force Ohio John A. Korthok Richard Arien’ Bowles Sidwell Bowles Albany Theodore Wayne Thomas Autta Ellis Thomas Buchtel Thomas Dale McDonald Clay Edward McDonald James E. Neville Racine Rogers

Accident reports cite multiple drivers in Route 56 crash

The article notes Athens resident Russell Arven, 21, and New Marshfield’s Raymond McKee, 56, collided on Route 56 near Route 681. McKee was cited for failing to yield while backing from a private drive. Chester Stevens, 26, was fined $50 and costs by Logan Mayor Joseph Phillips for stopping violations after a Sunday crash on Route 327.

Ars Logan Joseph” Phillips

Daily Service Board to hold Wednesday meeting

Daily Service To Meet Wednesday. Board of Directors will convene at 8 p m in the extension office at the Athens Post Office. Reorganization of the local board will receive primary attention. New directors include Owen Beal New Marshfield Chapman Guysville and J D Parmiter Amesville. Other members are Wayne Winger Shade and Alton Hanning.

Daity Service Board of Directors Athens Ross Wright County Extensions Owen Beal New Marshfield Chapman Guysville

Eight Universities Represented At OU Meet

A two day conference on problems in school administration concluded at the University Center. The fourth annual gathering was chaired by Dr. Gilford Crowell of Ohio University with Walter Anderson of New York University giving major addresses. Participants included professors from Ohio U Ohio State Kent Miami Bowling Green Toledo Western Reserve and Cincinnati universities.

Ohio University Center Gilford Crowell Ohio University Walter Anderson Department of Administration and Supervision New York University Crowell Francis N. Hamblin College of Education W. R. Flesher Ohio State University Ohio U Ohio State Kent Miami Bowling Green Toledo Western Reserve Cincinnati

School Case Is Continued In Elated City Board Dispute

A real court hearing on an injunction against the Nelsonville city board of education was continued indefinitely Monday. Citizens group seeks to halt a plan to buy Millet property for a new elementary school claiming unsuitability. Testimony concluded Friday and Monday, continuation requested for 7 to 10 days.

Nelsonville Millet

Bid For City Police Cruiser Attracts Single Offer

Only one bid was presented Monday for a new city police cruiser. Beasley and Mathews of Athens submitted the lone offer for a patrol car to replace the current vehicle. The bid was $1049 for a six cylinder Ford and $1122 for an eight cylinder model with a special police interceptor motor. The offer was taken under advisement by city officials.

Beasley and Mathews Athens

McARTHUR Funeral Rites For Myrtle Pierce

Funeral services are set for Myrtle Louise Pierce Wednesday at 1 p m at Wrightsel funeral home following an automobile wreck near Mt Queen Stine on McArthur Route 2. She died Sunday in Morrow County Hospital after a collision on Route 9. Burial will be in Putnam Cemetery Vin ton County. Election slated. Officers of annah Lodge 166 F AM to be elected Thursday at 7 30 p m with refreshments served, said Earl Linton, master.

Mcarthur Wrightsel Myrtle Louise Pierce Mt .Queen Stine Morrow County Putnam Cemetery Vinton County Guysville Annah Lodge 166 F&am Earl Linton

Ege Auction Meeting Set in Southeastern Ohio

An auction meeting for the Southeaster Ofte group is scheduled for November 10 at 6 PM in the Somersetgh Show Auditorium Athens County. Dinner and bus transportation are planned, with tickets obtainable from group directors. Sauer, Leesoury humors will host with guest speaker, music, prizes, and other attractions. The group comprises professionals serving two counties in Southeastern Ohio.

Somersetgh Wright Athens County Seion Fim Groupe Sine Sauer Leesoury Humors Procers Ohio Ares Tue

Ring arms l notes Mrs Willard A son born in Athens

Fragmentary notes list individuals including Mr and Mrs Willard Smith Athens a son Mrs Raymond Hambel Glouster Mrs Minnie Stalder Athens Lorenzo Harper Glouster Errett Davis Athens dismissed sons Chauncey Frank Jones Athens

Willard Smith Athens Raymond Hambel Glous Minnie Stalder Athens Lorenzo Harper Glouster Errett Davis Chauncey Frank’ Jones

Athens man taken to Mansfield Reformatory after court sentence

Deputy Sheriff Harold Shields escorted Dana Sheets 20 of Athens Route 2 to the Mansfield Reformatory for a term after a breaking and entering conviction. The Common Pleas Court decision involved Lt. Col. George W. Dickerson as professor of military science. An Athens County chapter meeting of the Ohio Civil Service Employes Association is scheduled for 1 30 p m at the Athens State Army Hospital Auditorium to hear career highlights. Officers described the program as a tribute to veterans and local employment. Rotarians were reminded of Ladies Night dinner and program sponsored by the Nelsonville Rotary Club next Monday at 6 30 p m at the Athens Country Club with guest speaker Faye Vogel of Delaware Ohio.

Dana Sheets Athens Mansfield Reformatory Harold Shields Sheets Common Pleas George W. Dickerson Athens County Ohio Civil Service Nelsonville Rotary Club Faye" Vogel Delaware Ohio Rotary

Cold Temperatures Mark Opening Of Polls At 6:30 AM

Voters faced below freezing weather as polls opened at 6:30 am with a low of 18 at Hamley Run and 28 in Athens. Downtown figures show moderate turnout focusing on bond and levy issues and one city council race. The cold pattern continued from Friday into the weekend with daily highs of 59, 51, 61 and 51 and lows of 25, 17, 21 and 27 at Hamsey Run.

Hamley Run Athens le Colmer Hamsey Run

Wickliffe Sues Coakley Over Past Room Board Debt

Nelsonville residents Wickliffe and Coakley face continued Pleas Court action. Wickliffe alleges Coakley owes 3004 for room, board, and laundry from 1949 to 1998, claims he was not notified of a prior judgment of 389040 and that payment should come from Coakley’s late wife’s estate. Wickliffe says he already paid 1490 to Conkey and disputes the judgment amount as excessive.

Scussell Wickliffe Aton Coakley Nelsonville Pleas Court Wickliffe Coakley Conkey Wickit Bessie L. Wickliffe

Damage suits settled in Common Pleas Court

An Aynens area couple and a traveling salesman from Houzis reached settlements in two separate accident cases. Henry Hurst sought 50000 and Margaret Hurst 51225.26 for injuries after she was struck by a vehicle on state road and carpenter streets. Liability and settlement terms were not disclosed.

Alnens Area Houzis Common Pleas Court Henry Hurst Margaret Lovell Reedmiler Columbus J. W. Jaeger Co Fim Reidmiller Mel Hurst State-Carpenter Streets Heidmilk

Local Census Tally Planned for Week of Nov 14

The U S Census Bureau will conduct a national survey during the week of November 14 to update totals on employment and unemployment. The survey also collects part time worker data and will be conducted locally by Theresa Hines of Athens under supervision of Cecil B. Mathews in Cincinnati.

U.S. Census Bureau Cecil B. Mathews Cincinnati Theresa Hines Athens

National Es sation Week Observance at Mer bute School

In observance of National Es sation Week, visiting days will be held at Mer bute School on Wednesday and Thursday from 1:30 pm until school classes end. The classroom procedure can be observed. PTA offers will serve coffee in the Tunehroom.

Merbute PTA Ffers

George O'Brien arraigned on DWI charge in Municipal Court

George O'Brien, 69, of Millfield, was arrested Monday evening on Route 13 by the State Highway Patrol. He was arraigned Tuesday in Municipal Court, fined 125 dollars and costs, sentenced to three days in jail, and had his driving rights suspended for three months.

George O'Brien Millfield State Highway Patrol O'Brien

TB PATIENT AID SET Hopes TB committee expand to counties

Realization that tubercular individuals face many problems led to forming a committee to assist from diagnosis to rehabilitation. Chairman John N. Patchen said plans aim to use community resources for hospitalization, financial aid, emotional support, and post TB employment training. Team includes Dr H N Boocks, Dr J F Weber, Eva I. Davis, Peggy Ferneau. Next meeting to invite health commission personnel and push rural committees before the Nelsonville sanitarium opens next fall.

Nelsonville John N. Patchen Patchen The Hia Ture H. N. Boocks J. F. Weber Athens Marietta Eva I. Davis County TB. Association Peggy Ferneau New Lexington Wwe F

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