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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1949

Page

3

Two men bond out of county jail after intoxication charges

Edward James Flowers of Gibbs' Boarding House posted bonds of 10 dollars and costs on an intoxication charge and Richard Grimm near Grimm's Landing also posted 10 dollars and costs after appearing before Justice S A Simonson with state police trooper R C Dilley. In police court Grimm was cleared on intoxication. Richard and Garry Grimm, sons of St Louis, Missouri, visited their parents Mr and Mrs H A Buxton.

Justice of the Peace S. A. Simomons R. C. Dilley Edward James Flowers Gibbs Richard Grimm Grimm’s Landing Grimm Clar Trolmen Russell Nott D. M. Harshbarger Richard and Garry St. Louis, Mo Mrs. H. A. Buxton

Local social notes and visits in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant social column lists plans for Amer ican Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs Dallas Winfong 114 English Road and a joint WSCS Ester and Wesley Circles gathering at Trinity Methodist Church with Mrs C J Hyer in charge. Multiple residents and guests travel between Charleston Cincinnati Washington DC and local homes, visiting relatives and returning after medical or construction work.

Point Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary Dallas Winfong English Road Ester and Wesley WSCS Trinity Methodist Church C. J. Hyer C. C. Spencer

Protector Urges Caution To Prevent Forest Fires

Mason County woods remain tinder dry after a Sunday shower. Forest protector Charles Stephenson urges hunters to avoid fires as two of three woods blazes this season were caused by hunters leaving smoldering trunks. With rabbits abundant, squirrel season keeps open and more hunters are expected after rain.

Point Pleasant Mason County Charles Stephenson Stephenson Eight Mile Eckard Miles Durst Sunway

Bonds Set After Arrests on Lower Main Street

Police court bonds totaling 40 dollars and costs were set for two men and one woman after their Saturday morning arrest on Lower Main Street for fighting. Patrolman Ray McClure, Kenneth Lee, and Opal Whitt posted 10 dollar bonds plus costs, while Worthy Jones had a 20 dollar bond plus costs.

Point Pleasant Lower Main St Ray McClure Kenneth Lee Opal Whitt Worthy Jones

Two Held for January Grand Jury in Ohio Burglary Case

William North and William Hay both 18 near Marysville Ohio pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and were bound over to the January grand jury under $1000 bond each. They were charged with the October 29 burglary of the Jack Wray general store near Ashton. Two female companions 15 and 19 pleaded innocent and were released for lack of evidence.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons William North William Hay Marysville Ohio Jack Wray Ashton

County Prisoners Get Musical Treat

Sheriff F. A. Morrison notes Sunday jail visits by five to ten Point Pleasant Mission members who sing read scriptures and talk with prisoners around 2 p.m. The gatherings offer inmates a musical morale boost and spiritual support.

Point Pleasant F. A. Morrison Point Pleasant Mission

Cheops Enforced Massive Labor On Great Pyramid

Historian Herodotus record notes Egyptian king Cheops compelled labor for the Great Pyramid. Britannica cites sequential regiments of 100,000 men rotated quarterly to build the monument.

Herodotus Cheops Encyclopedia Britannica

Rabies Check Set After Dog is Killed

A dog suspected of rabies was killed near Ambrosia on Sunday. Rose Hassell reported it to the sheriff, and under Mason County Sheriff Morrison guidance the head will be sent to the state health office for a rabies examination.

Point Pleasant Ambrosia Rose Hassell Mason County F. A. Morrison State Health Office

Production Gain Seen With New Corn Hybrids

The U S Department of Agriculture reports higher corn output from new hybrids. Experts say these hybrids add about 10 bushels per acre over current varieties. Early attempts in the South failed due to Iowa-bred corn, but regionally adapted hybrids are now in use.

Washington U. S. Department of Agriculture Department U.S South Iowa

Rhodes Launches Run for Ohio Governor Nomination

Columbus Mayor James A. Rhodes declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in 1950. He promised a hard fought, issue driven campaign and stressed unity, leadership, and a return to traditional Republican policies.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Ohio Jackson Countian Ohio Republican Party Rhodes GOP Amateur Athletic Union of United States Europe Republican Party

Rutland social notes highlight regional visits and greetings

Mr. and Mrs. Em mett Cain of Harrisonville spent an evening with Mr. and Mrs. George Atkins. Numerous families from Harrisonville Columbus Langsville Middleport Pomeroy and Athens share visits with relatives in Rutland and surrounding towns. Mrs Lulu Preston convalesces while Mrs Sherman Butler works at the Martin Hotel in Pomeroy.

Rutland Emmett Cain Harrisonville George Atkins Bernard Higley Kathleen Kerr Columbus Blanche McCormick Bertha Rutherford Carl Point Pleasant Nathan Biggs Pomeroy Floyd Dunfee Alpha Barr Langsville Flossie Hill Minnie George Middleport Chloe Fink Claude Clark Athens Freda Grate Jack, Charles, Thomas Jerry Schoonover Allen Braley John Braley Lulu Preston Sherman Butler Martin F Stansbury

Hungry Orangutan Eats Strange Menu

A Brookfield Zoo orangutan named Tia escaped overnight and feasted on five bananas, about six chocolate bars, several apples, cleansing powder, and a powerful emetic. The director found messes in his office with ink stains and drawers pulled from a desk, but Tia remained calm.

Brookfield IL 4 Brookfield Zoo Tia Robert Bean

Maxville social and school notices include birthdays and visits

Mr Carl Smith was honored at a birthday dinner on Route 4 with relatives from Pickerington Columbus and Logan present. Pupils of Maxville School attended a Halloween masquerade parade and Troop 53 met at the Maxville school with several named attendees.

Maxville Carl Smith Route 4 Junior Howdyshell Linda Naomi Wilima Pickerington Arthur Smith Logan Charles Laninger Letha Smith Columbus Henry Mohler Brazil Ind Amanda Maxville School Curtis McWilliams Ottis Sheets Lara Wolfe Dan Wolfe Pioneer Ohio Kenneth Francisco Mary Goodlive Wilson Farm Francisco Claude Strawn Wray Nixon Dale Wolfe Lester Bell Loren Handyshell Art Guess Greendale James Stamper Angola Alta’ Angle

Community Notes From Pennsville And Nearby

Mrs. Arthur Smith visited her sister in Pennsville while family members returned home from Salem West Virginia and Shephard Michigan. Dinners, visits, and a new baby Sandra Lee mark local happenings as Jane Anne Van Fossen broke a finger and guests gathered at multiple homes in Reynoldsburg Wayne Dearth Caldwell Marietta and Columbus.

Pennsville Arthur Smith A. O. Lincimore Salem W. Va George Post Howard Pyle Shepherd, Mich Elmer Bonanzoni Roy Jones Edith Davis Mildred Scott Pee Walker Reynoldburg Norman Scott Scott Home James Leonard Columbus Sandra Lee Dan Livingood Rickabaugh John Shelby Ray Shell Wooster Jane Anne van Fossen Wayne Dearth Wineford Caldwell Milton Gaunders John Miller Dean Bennnett Newton Gil- An Marietta

Way EVER PAY MORE Laurel Saint Joseph aspirin fra

The fragmentary notice mentions aspirin related to St Joseph and Laurel with unclear context about price or payment..readers should seek full details in the original page.

St.Joseph Laurel

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