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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1956

Page

6

Farm Bureau Ani MANAGER NAMED IN ATHENS COUNTY

A former Washington County resident was named manager of the Athens County Farm Bureau Coop replacing C Finch. W S Craft of Marietta previously managed the bureau in Washington County for 12 years, growing membership from 154 to 555. He earlier led Elk River Coal and Lumber Co in West Virginia for 16 years. Craft is married with two daughters Martha Ann 19 and Mary Sue 17 and will move to Athens after arrangements. Also the Order of Malta will confer a degree on a class at 7 39 p m Wednesday at the Masonic Temple Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar.

Washington County Athens County C. Finch Narco W. S. Craft Mariett Athens Marietta Craft Elk River Coal and Lumber Co Widen W. Va Martha Ann Mary Sue First Baptist Church Order of Malta Masonic Temple Knights Templar

Stewart Man Dies Sunday In Hospital

James Goodfellow, 48, born in England and known as Stewart resident, died Sunday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a year and a half illness. Survived by wife Bertha, three sons Kenneth, Jack, Monty, mother Minnie Christian, sisters Jane Brown and Mary Ballou, brothers Thomas and John. Funeral Tuesday 2:30 p.m. Stewart Methodist Church, Rev. H. L. McDaniel officiating. Burial in Stewart Cemetery.

James Goodfellow Stewart Sheltering Arms Hospital England United States C. D. Shafer Co Ohio Fuel Gas Co Goodfellow Bertha Kenneth Jack Monty Minnie Christian Columbus Jane Brown Toledo Mary Ballou Thomas New Lexington John Athens Thoma Stewart Methodist Church H. L. McDaniel Stewart Cemetery Friends

National Legion official urges moral fiber at Athens Veterans Day

National executive committeeman for the American Legion urged Athens residents to strengthen moral fibers to back democracy amid postwar discontent. Speaking at Veterans Day ceremonies near the Ohio University soldiers and sailors memorial, he warned against disaster and foreign rule if prosperity breeds complacency. The event included a parade on W Washington Street, a wreath, a firing squad, taps, and a benediction, with local officials and clergy in attendance.

American Legion Athens America Soldie and Sailors Memorial Ohio University Lanciter W. Washington St Memorial Athens K. T. Crossen Post Athens High School Donald Strawn Wagonseller Peter Seel Harper Pendry Phil Porter Church of the Good Shepherd William Patala Porter Strawn Legion

Cars Damaged in Route 23 Collision Near Chauncey

Minor damage reported in an unusual two-vehicle crash on Route 23 Saturday afternoon. Henry A. Miller, 36, of Chauncey attempted to pass a string of vehicles and lost control, his car veered into a ditch and was sideswiped by Larry Bowe, 16, also of Chauncey. No injuries listed. Miller cited in Municipal Court for unsafe operation.

Henry A.miller Chauncey Larry Bowe Miller

Driver Fined Jailed and License Suspended

Richard B Prindle 28 of Co stacion jailed three days fine and costs and his drivers license suspended five months after admitting in Municipal Court to drunk driving charges. Robert Miller of Colville route 1 denied littering charges in Municipal Court. O R Stover complained Miller threw beer bottles and milk cans on a road near Stewart. Bond set at 40 for a hearing Monday. Band Banquet Speaker les Miners director of the University bands will speak at the annual high school band banquet at St Marys West Virginia Tuesday evening and show films of 1856 Ohio University marching and in action. Robert L Bean 26 of 10 Walker St fined 15 and costs in Municipal Court Monday on a State Highway Patrol charge of passing over a yellow line.

Richard B. Prindle Costacion Robert Miller Colville Canaan Township O. R. Stover Miller Stewart Les Miners St Marys W. Va Ohio University Eic Gui Robert L- Bean Walker St State

Management Society Chapter Honored for Management Art

The University chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Management earned fifth place in the national competition for advancing the art and science of management at a New York conference. John Welent, James R. Seward Jr., and Prof. E. T. Hellebrandt represented the local chapter among 84 competing institutions.

Society For Advancement of M James R. Seward, Jr John Greco Ohio University Harold Fisher Uma Civersity Chapter The Society For the Advancement of Management New York City John

Roy Smith Dies Sunday At Age 64

Roy W. Smith aged 64 of 96 Franklin Ave died Sunday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital after two years of ill health. Born in Stewart he was a son of the late Harvey J. and Leonora Jarvis Smith and attended Ohio University as a Beta Theta Pi member. He worked 25 years at Athens State Hospital, retiring in 1955, and belonged to Stewart Methodist Church and Savannah Lodge 486 F&AM at Guysville. Survived by wife Lemma a daughter Mrs G T Boscoff Akron and sister Mrs Pred M McKay Athens. Funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the residence conducted by Dr John M Versteeg with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.

Roy W. Smith Franklin Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Stewart Harvey J Leonora Jarvis Smith Ohio University Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Athens State Hospital Stewart Methodist Church Savannah Lodge F&am Guysville Lemma G. T ' Boscoff Akron Pred M. McKay Athens Leonard Smith Daisy Brill John M. Versteeg West Union Street Cemetery

Minor Accident Leads to Municipal Court Citation in Athens

Conrad L. Collins, 39, was cited Monday on city police charges of failing to stop within the assured clear distance after a minor collision on Route 2 in Athens. Collins denied the charge and posted $30 bond for a Friday hearing. He rear-ended a vehicle stopped in traffic at South Court and West Union Street Saturday at 7:30 p.m. driven by Charles H. Mulligan, 47, of 86 North Lancaster Street. Damage was slight.

Athens Conrad L. Collins Collins S. Court W. Union Charles H. Mulligan Lancaster St

Athens man jailed after two DUI license charges

Clifford W Darnell, 39, pleaded guilty to drunk driving and driving without a license in Municipal Court Monday. He was fined 125 dollars and costs, sentenced to three days, and his license suspended. A 50 dollar fine and costs for no license was suspended, with six months probation ordered.

Lourt Athens Clifford W Darnell Darnell

Ex-Resident Dies Sunday in Barberton Hospital

Ex-resident Doc Russell, former Athens Countian, died Sunday morning in Barberton hospital. He was a member of Constitution Lodge 486 F&AM at New Marshfield. He was son of Newton Russell and late wife. siblings include Blanche Rogan, Milford, Carl, Harry, Susie Bolster, and Mabel Turner. Died after services conducted at New Marshfield Church of Christ with burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. Funeral party to arrive near service time.

Sayue Doc Russell Athens Barberton Hospital Constitution Lodge 486 F&am New Marshfield Newton Russell Russell Blanche Rogan Barberton Milford Carl Harry Susie Bolster Mabel Turner New Marshfield Church of Christ New Mafield

OU Coach Carroll Widdoes to Speak at Kiwanis Banquet

Ohio University football coach Carroll Widdoes will headline the Kiwanis annual appreciation dinner for Athens High School's football program at the Berry Hotel starting 5 30 p m. The event hosts the entire athletic family including cheerleaders and assistants with toastmaster Harry Lackey. Athens Bulldogs finished the season 7 2.

Kiwanis Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Athens Berry Hotel Harry Lackey George Riser Bulldogs

Dairy Service Unit To Meet Wednesday At Ohio State

Ralph Porterfield will discuss forming a dairy service corporation at the Athens County Dairy Service meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the county extension office. Final plans will be made for the annual meeting on Nov 28. Elmer Rodehaver of Gille Route 2 was fined $25 and costs after a patrol filed intoxication charges.

Dairy Service Unit Ralph Porterfield Ohio State University Dairy Service Corporation Athens County Dairy Service Dairy Service Group

Health Welfare Topics on Agenda at SEO Conference

Southeastern Ohio officials discuss juvenile delinquency mental health public welfare and public health at the third biennial Southeastern Ohio Conference on Health and Welfare Problems and Services at Ohio University Center. Speakers include Rep. Kliner Roberts judge Holland M Gary and Dr. Maxwell Pullen with workshops on mental health and special education led by state and local officials. General chair is Mrs. Helen Daily and Rio Grande College Dean Harold Kennedy will preside opening.

Southeastern Ohio Ohio Univer Center Ohio Citizens’ Council For Health and Welfare Ohio University Marietta College Rio Grande College Kliner Roberts Columbus Ohio House of Representatives Ohio Legislative Service Commission Heirman Commtee Ohio Holand M. Gary Muskingum County Francis J. Heft Lewisville Rhea Bangert Brown Hocking County Edward Graber Ohio Department of Health Brinton J. Allison Jackson County HM. Boocks Logan Hocking Meigs Athens Vinton Raymond Kim Robert M. Reese George " F. Mill Clara Leasure Jackson ” High Elliott Meyers Ironton State Board of Education Robert B. Canary Roberts Denver White Athens County Waldin Fannin Lawrence County Athens County Red Cross Chapter Harold Kennedy B T. Grover

New Science Claims Pain Shrink Relief For Piles

A new medical finding touted as a breakthrough claims a substance can shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain without surgery. In reported cases, patients experience pain relief and actual shrinking of piles, backed by a money back guarantee.

York Mts Prut

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