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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1950

Page

5

County Land Transfers Listed For Nelsonville and Athens Areas

A series of county land transfers are recorded from Athens and Nelsonville regions. Transactions include Cecil Coffey and wife transferring to James W. Shafer in Nelsonville, and multiple deeds involving Shafer and other residents in Nelsonville. Additional transfers cover Athens Township, Ames Township, Trimble, Waterloo Township, and The Plains, with various beneficiaries including guardians, widows, and estates.

Cecil Vern Coffey Ray Ariz James W. Shafer Nelsonville Leonard Saville W. Va Maurice Shafer Viola Burleigh Lewis Athens County Thomas M. Jenkins Athens Coreta G. McManis Robert E. McManis Forrest W. Starlin Mes Township Sidney F. Carpenter Ames Township Bernadine Gwendolyn Sawyer Clinton M. Wright Trimble Mary C. Brown Moore Elmer F. Jones Athens Township Frank W. Poston Bertha Poston E. N. Poston Columbus Proprty Ter Bertha Pollard Joseph Hunter New Marshfield Waterloo Township M. J Matilda) Hunter Seth N. Hunter Pollard May Hunter Mary M. Forbes Virgil L. Collins Cris Tatman Virgil J. Sargent Lewis Bauer Mattie Pyle Bauer W. Leo Williams Cecil Robinson Shade Lodi Jesse H. Day Dolly Eva Stalder William Stalder the Plains

Judgment Is Filed In Common Pleas Court Petition

A petition for judgment has been filed in Common Pleas Court indicating the initiation of civil action. The filing sets the stage for subsequent legal proceedings and potential remedies as defined by court rules.

Common Pleas

Navy Announces Sixth Fleet Arrivals to French Riviera

GI Board Ralph W. Hawk of Pomeroy a chief torpedo man arrives as crew member of USS Grand Canyon destroyer tender now with Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. Henry H. Graham son of Mr and Mrs Carl Graham Ath ens Route 4 sails to the Riviera aboard USS Chenau can tanker with Sixth Fleet. Pfe Arthur O Swadner son of Mr and Mrs Otto Swadner 15 W Mulberry St arrived in Japan in August and serves as operating room technician at Army Field Hospital in Korea per Southwestern Command public information office.

Ralph W. Hawk USN Pomeroy French Riviera Grand Canyon Sixth Fleet Mediterranean Henry H. Graham Carl Graham Athens Pfe Arthur O. Swadner Otto Swadner W. Mulberry St Japan Army Field Korea Public Information Office Southwestern Command Headquarters

Exams Announced For Federal Posts

A list of examinations to fill federal positions has been announced through the local Civil Service secretary F D Higgins. Positions include Cartographic engineers, statistical draftsmen, dental officer, food and drug inspector, social science analyst, social workers, commodity industry analyst, Washington DC metropolitan police, boiler maker. Salaries range from $1.35 an hour to $6400 annually.

U.S Civil Service F. D. Higgins Food and Washington, D. C Metropolitan Police

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Riggs at Christian Church

The Christian Church hosted funeral services for Mrs. Mary Riggs with Rev. Joe Maffett of Athens and Rev. Harry Hannum officiating. Burial followed in Sand Hill Cemetery. WSCS marked its tenth anniversary with a visit to the Bethel Society. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Swan and others visiting from Cleveland, Kentucky, Huntington, and St. Clairsville, with several travel companions noted.

Mary Riggs M. L. Brooks Near Columbus Harry Hannum Canton Roy Hannum Anna Liter Kentucky Pearl Mosier Veterans Hospital Huntington Lenoir Johnson St. Clairsville Ohio

Presbyterian Church Hosts Christmas Party Planning Meeting

The Star Class and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met in the church annex with Mrs. Hazel Clark and Mrs. Macparrows as hostesses. A committee including Mrs. Daisy Duckworth, Mrs. Grace Williams, and Mrs. Freda Duffy was appointed to plan a Christmas party for December 2. Various members were listed as attendees and visitors, including families from Syracuse and nearby towns.

Syracuse Star Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Hazel Clark Mac Parrows Daisy Duckworth Grace Williams Freda Duffy Lizzie Lallance Rachel McBride Duckworth Duffy Emma Cook Elizabeth Duckworth Williams Clark Barrows Thomas Clark Dick Winebrenner Roger Logan Lancaster Earl Harden Dale Newcomerstown Florence Harden Lawrence Greaser Pensacola Fla Earl Ewing Mae Young Oscar Whitlock Martha Racine Robert Grim Columbus Melvin Grim Floyd Grim Della Miller Ronnie Apeenng Pomeroy Doyle Miller Middleport Norma Lisle Mae Branch Maude Branch Gibson Cooper Charles Phillips Smithers W. Va Raymond Miller Marilyn Karen Sydney Thomas Sam Wood Mary Etta Crist Ansted W Va Paul Thomas Jimmy Point Pleasant Royal Thomas Ada Slack

Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court

Sadie M. Cook is granted a divorce from David C. Cook for gross neglect and is restored to her maiden name Sadie M. Moody. The ruling specifies the restoration of her maiden name following the divorce.

Common Pleas Sadie M. Cook David C. Cook Cook Sadie M. Moody

Divorce and Custody Action Filed in Common Pleas Court

Clara Bailey seeks divorce from Gordon Bailey in Common Pleas Court along with temporary alimony child support and a restraining order. Married August 10 1941 in Greenup Kentucky the petition names Carthage Town mutual property as restraint target.

Common Pleas Court Clara Bailey Gordon Bailey Greenup Carthage

Taxi Ride Sparks Debate Over Cab Cleanliness

From where I sit, Judge Cunningham recalled a taxi trip to the County Seat last week. The cab was littered with cigarette butts and wrappers, prompting the driver to insist on cooperation as fares mess it up again.

We Ask That Fares Play Fair

Editorial urges fair campaigning by Fares and stresses cab riders deserve equal rights to a clean ride and beverages. It emphasizes shared responsibilities between drivers and passengers and fair treatment for everyone using taxi services.

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