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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1952

Page

5

360 Delegates Scheduled To Attend Y Conference

More than 360 reservations have been received for the Southeastern Ohio Hi Y and Tri-Hi Y conference in Athens. Delegates from 19 counties will attend the 49th annual one day event with guests including Don Thomann Athens High School principal and Mrs Thomann Willard Barker Carl House John Jewett and others. Morning address by Rev Charles Harrison at Boys Industrial School Lancaster. Workshops cover nine topics and host committees coordinate campus activities with tours and a university parking plan to ease traffic.

Southeastern Ohio Robert S. Lance YMCA Athens Steubenville Dover Columbus Portsmouth Chillicothe Don Thomann Athens High School Thomann Willard P. Barker Ronald House John Jewett Arthur Vermillion Jerry Galvin Ronald Wade George Herren LaQueth Fleming Richard Lawton Keith Dennis Richard Barker James Guseman Oak Hill Ironton Gallipolis South Point Malta-McConnelsville Zanesville Marietta

Change in Old-Age Benefit Law Expands Earning Limit

The Social Security Administration in Zanesville announces the monthly earnings limit for old-age and survivors insurance benefits rises from 50 to 75 dollars starting September. Self employed beneficiaries must keep net earnings under 75 dollars monthly, while those 75 or older or in non covered employment may cash checks regardless of earnings. Beneficiaries earning over 75 should notify SSA promptly. a Zanesville rep will be at the Athens County Courthouse on specific Tuesday and Wednesday hours to answer inquiries.

Robert B. Youmans Zanesville Social Security Administration Athens County Court House

Hospital Admission and Discharges List Noted

Admitted: Mrs. Mary Cheatham Shade, Roger Wolfe Gloucester, Mrs. Lula Bingham Gloucester, Veda Grandy Trimble, Phyllis Lausche Athens. Dismissed: Mrs. Garland Mayes Harrisonville and daughter, Mrs. Henry Depue Athens and son, Mrs. Beulah Clench Athens, Mrs. Willard Skinner Athens, Orley Young New Marshfield.

Mary Cheatham Shade Roger Wolfe Glouster Lula Bingham Veda Grandy Trimble Phyllis Lausche Athens Garland Mayes Harrisonville Henry Depue Beulah Clench Willard Skinner Orley Young New Marshfield

Consumer Movement Lecture Opens 1952 53 Series

Karl H Krauskopf professor of advertising will open Ohio University’s 1952 53 faculty lecture series with The Consumer Movement. Four programs are planned Paul R Murphy speaks on Christian Humanism E H Gaylord presents Bridges from Art to Science and John F Cady covers Soviet Policy in Southeast Asia Cady’s talk was rescheduled from last year Dates for the January March and May lectures are to be announced all talks are open to the public and start at 8 p m in Chemistry Auditorium.

Karl] H. Krauskopf Ohio University John Edwards Paul R. Murphy E. H. Gaylord John F. Cady Southeast Asia Cady Chemistry

Three Hocking Residents Hurt In Auto Crash

Three Hocking County residents were injured in a two car crash on Route 33 at Route 328 junction. Robert Duffy 34 suffered body bruises and tooth loss. Patty Anthony 17 and Elijah Farmer 73 had bruises and a forehead laceration. James Larimer 18 and Duffy drove the involved vehicle. A separate collision on Route 33 near Logan city limits involved John Nelson Jr. 24 and Benjamin Griffith 64. Nelson was fined 10 dollars for cutting in while passing and Griffith 10 dollars for moving into the wrong lane.

Hocking County State Highway Patrol Robert Duffy Rockbridge Patty Anthony Union Furnace Elijah Farmer Logan James Larimer Duffy John Nelson, Jr Benjamin Griffith Nelson Griffith Roger Friend

1150 Parents Visit Schools Open House Night

About 1150 parents attended open houses at Athens city schools and Mechanicsburg school. W. P. Barker, city superintendent, said the turnout topped expectations but was slightly below last year’s 1200. Some 800 people were served refreshments in the high school home economics rooms. The events marked American Education Week, with the PTA Council and schools as co sponsors.

Athens City Mechanicsburg W. P. Barker National Education Association PTA Council

Quinn Fined For Tailgating Charge In Guysville Arraignment

Kenneth E. Quinn of Guysville, 25, was arraigned Thursday before Mayor Peter B. Seel on a charge of passing with out the assured clear distance ahead. He was fined five dollars and costs. State Highway Patrol arrested him.

Kenneth E. Quinn Guysville Peter B. Seel State Highway Patrol

Weather Warmed Slightly as Temperatures Rise to 27

Friday opened warmer with a low of 22 degrees, three higher than the day before. By 9 a.m., the temperature climbed to 27 degrees.

ROTC Open House Set for Saturday at Ohio University

Ohio University officials announced an ROTC sponsored open house scheduled for Saturday November 22. The event aims to showcase ROTC programs and opportunities to prospective students and families from the campus and surrounding community.

Ohio University Rotc

Sister of Two Korean War Dead Will Donate Blood

The sister of two soldiers killed in Korea will donate blood when the Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Athens at the First Methodist Church Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mrs. Virginia Thompson Moore, Fairgrounds BIE, will give her third pint. Her brothers Robert and Harold Thompson died in Korea, August 2 1950 and October 9 1952. She urges others to donate and notes blood is desperately needed. Donor registration is via telephone 31755 or Red Cross office 31651.

Korea Red Cross Athens First Methodist Church Virginia Thompson Moore Fairgrounds Bie Robert Harold Thompson Harold Mrs. Moore B. F. Cutler

Athens County Land Transfers Listed In Deeds

Transfers show multiple Athens County real estate deeds and parcels conveyed by executors and owners to named buyers. People named include William Bentley Henrietta Bentley Raymond Syx Alice Syx James Jolley Forrest Jolley Fred Ca Been Richard Shirley Virginia Shirley Don Strawn Jr Charles Strawn John Carter Elizabeth Carter Edwin Jones Juanita Jones Cora Brown Elmer Spencer Arthur Boyles Harold Peacock Elsie Peacock Charles Levering Margaret Levering M D Hughes Eunice Hughes John Tryon John Carmichael Melvin Sheppard W W Warren Joe North L Wright E Wright Ruth White Ralph White Bill Traugh Christine Traugh etc. Parcels range in acres and lots across Athens Glouster Nelsonville The Plains Trimble and other townships.

William Bentley Henrietta P. Bentley Athens Raymond Alice Syx Athens County James W Forrest Rose Jolley Cleveland Dover Barrett Young Fred C Margaret M. Cabeen Pennel E. Shirley Richard E Virginia I. Shirley Ida May Strawn Don C. Strawn, Jr Charles David Strawn Robert H. Carter Glouster John Elizabeth Carter Frank Sayers Jacksonville Edwin C Juanita Jones Ames Cora Brown Elmer A Julia E. Tryon John O Gerald Tryon John O. Tryon John E. Carmichael Melvin E. Sheppard W. W. Warren Joe R. North Nelsonville Clifford L Adrienne Andrews the Plains L. Franklin Ethel M. Wright The Lains Ruth Ralph White Bill E Christine V. Traugh

Jennings Sentenced to Ohio Pen for Breakin Entr

Jesse Jennings twenty five year old former Glouster resident was sentenced to from one to fifteen years in the Ohio Penitentiary after a quick verdict by a Common Pleas Court jury for breaking and entering Mildred’s Restaurant in Glouster on April 14. He was on parole for a prior offense when arrested on the present count. He was among four men who escaped from the county jail in September. jurors listed include foreman George Perry Athens and others from Athens Coolville Guysville Albany.

Jesse Jennings Glouster Ohio Common Pleas Court Jennings Mildred George Perry Athens Margaret Corradini Florence Clippinger Edward Daugherty Agnes Isaac Charlie Maxon Ray Stricker Coolville Myrtle Simmons P. T. Winner Guysville Pearl West Albany Bert Edwin Carpenter Lowell Chase

Business Women Tour City Water Works in Athens

Twenty three members of the Athens Business and Professional Women's Club visited the city water works last night. Harold McGrath, engineer, led a tour of the plant. They saw the centrifugal pump feeding 3300 users and learned that 16 wells provide over a million gallons daily. About five pounds of chlorine are used each day and there are at least two million gallons of reserve water for emergencies.

Athens Business and Professional Women's Club City Harold McGrath

Civil Service Exams Set for State Jobs

Civil service examinations for positions in the Aid for the Aged and other state departments will be given in Athens. Applicants have until Nov. 18 to file appropriate forms, which may be obtained at the Aid for the Aged office here, 4% W. State St., the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, Security Bank Bidg., and the county auditor's office.

Aid For Athens State St Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, Security Bank Bidg County Auditor’s Office

Lodi Township to Hold Monthly Board Meetings

Lodi Township's board of trustees will meet on the first Saturday of each month at 1 p m. The announcements came from clerk C E Ruth.

Lodi

Huffman Rites Planned in New Lexington

Mrs. Lucy Jane Huffman 90 widow of John T. Huffman died Thursday afternoon at a grandson Francis Huffman’s home in New Lexington. Born in Athens County daughter of John and Martha Harris she lived in New Lexington recently. Surviving Leon ard Harris Westerville four grandchildren eight great grandchildren three great great grandchildren. Services tentatively set Sunday at 3 p.m. Mt Hermon EUB Church with burial Mt Hermon Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Fawcett Stone funeral home.

Mt. Hermon Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home

Response Generous For Burned Out Family

Athens County Red Cross reports 22 calls for aid after a family fire. Mrs. Jessie Nichols Hermon household receives clothing bedding beds and furniture as public generosity is thanked by secretary Mrs. Clarke Daily.

Athens Athens County

Athens County Humane Society Opens New Dog Shelter

The Athens County Humane Society converts the former wash house at New York Coal Co near Chauncey into a new animal shelter. Lester Locke is hired as caretaker. 15 kennels provide separate space for all dogs. County funding may support ongoing operation and the dog warden will continue to handle dog deliveries.

Athens County Humane Society New York Coal Co Chauncey The Humane Society Lester Locke

Athens County Junior Fair Officers Elected

Officers of the Athens County Junior Fair Board were elected at a recent county extension office meeting. David Harner is president, Shirley Tinkham is vice president, Patsy Glass is secretary, and Roger McInturf is news reporter. The group will meet again Feb. 9.

Athens County Junior Fair Board David Harner Shirley Tinkham Patsy Glass Roger McIinturf

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