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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1957

Page

7

Children Hurt as Car Strikes Station Wagon in Ohio

State Patrol officer M. M. Robinson receives promotion to corporal and transfer to Greenville on December 1. The Athens post vacancy will be filled by Patrolman J. A. Kirkendall, with Patrolman C. Williams Mari etta overseeing the post. Robinson, a Muskingum County native and WWII veteran, has served seven years with the patrol and lives at 157 E. State St with his wife Mona Jean Shepard and their two sons.

M. M. Robinson Greenville Robinson Athens Post Jackson Max Lambert Corporal Robinson J. A. Kirkendall Urbana Cpl. C. C. Williams Marietta Athens Patrol Muskingum County Bridgeport Mona Jean Shepard Glouster Mark Michael E. State St

Six year old girl injured as two cars collide at May Ave and State St

A mother driving to Rufus Putnam school. Lynn Richey six and Robert Richey four were rear passengers in a station wagon when Lance Russell twenty collided at the May Ave State St intersection. The girl suffered minor cuts and bruises, the boy a severe bump on the head. Gasoline leaked and firemen flushed the spill. Witnesses waited for the Ohio University bus nearby.

Athens May Ave.e. State Lynn Richey Robert Richey Frank Richey State St Lance Ed Russell Millfield Coolville Richey May Ave Rufus Putnam Russell Richey Auto Fire Department Ohio University

New Tribes Form From YMCA Indian Guides

Two new tribes of the YMCA Indian Guides were formed at the homes of William Davis and Marvin White. The group aims to bring fathers and sons together in a formative years learning program and may adopt names of historic American Indian tribes. The Davis tribe has 10 members and the White tribe 18 members.

The Indian Guides William Davis Pine Pl Marvin White Charles St America Davis William Wilson Carr Wilson Wade Tom Jay Carl Wheeler David Robert Ayers Richard Harry Adams Michael Glen Chadwell Randy Paul Perry Keith Steve Warren Reienga Paul Darrel Todd Mike Glen Gaston Max James Tom Athens U.S

Birth at Albany as Brickles name is recorded

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Brickles of Albany. The sheltering arms hospital notes list several admissions including Mrs Wilbur Linscott Athens Route 4 and Thurman Knox The Plains. Dismissals include L D Hooper Glouster and Arvinna Hooper Athens. Photos of seniors at The Plains High School will be taken Saturday.

Wilbur Linscott Athens Wilbur van Ness Sharpsburg Thurman Knox the Plains Grace Arnfield Harold Miller Anna Perry Nancy Jerell L. D. Hooper Glouster Arvinna Hooper Charlotte Graham Robert Matthewson Grace Coen Albany Maude Jones Freda F. Jones Fred Starlin Stewart the Plains High School

Changes Plea in DWI Case Ends With Fines and Jail

Victor Lewis Coyle 47 of Malta Route 1 changed his plea in Municipal Court from innocent to guilty on a state patrol DWI charge. He received a $125 fine plus costs, three days in jail, and a three month license suspension. He had been held on a $300 bond and remained jailed four days due to inability to post bond.

Victor Lewis Coyle Malta

Athens Youth Accepted For Medical School

Dennis White an Ohio University senior and son of Mr and Mrs Denver White of Athens Route 4 has been notified of acceptance to Johns Hopkins University medical school Baltimore Md He was earlier advised of acceptance at the University of Cincinnati medical school White a 1954 Athens High School graduate will graduate in pre med at Ohio University next June He likely will enroll next fall at Johns Hopkins for the four year medical course

Dennis White Ohio University Denver White Athens John Hopkins University Baltimore University of Cincinnati

Sputnik Topic at Athens Junior High Assembly

An assembly at Athens Junior High Friday morning featured Dr. John Edwards of Ohio University physics department who spoke on Orbital Navigation and the Sputnik topic.

Athens John Edwards Ohio University Physics Department

Electron Microscope Discussed by Lecturer

Dr. John Turkevich of Princeton University spoke as national Sigma Xi lecturer at Ohio University club. He described two paths in matter structure research using smaller particles and larger synthetic ones, and explained how the electron microscope bridges theory and observation with images down to 10 angstroms. Colloidal gold's use in studying particle growth and its cancer and arthritis applications were also noted.

John Turkevich Eugene Higgins Princeton University Ohio University Club Society of the Sigma Xi National Society For the Encouragement of Scientific Research Turkevich National Sigma Xi

BWC Trial Set Monday in Common Pleas Court

Pearlie Lanning sues the Ohio Bureau of Workmen's Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio with William Brooks Shoe Co. as defendants in a workers comp appeal. The case arises from an Oct. 4, 1956 ruling denying compensation for injuries from June 9, 1953, when a fan allegedly blew dust and fumes into Lanning's face.

Common Pleas Francis D. White Pearlie Lanning Ohio Bureau of Workmen's Compensation Industrial Commission of Ohio Wiliam Brooks Shoe Co Nelsonville State Bureau Lanning Shoe Company

Real Estate Transfers in Athens County and Nearby Townships

Real estate transfers include Elmer F. Jones to Dennis E. Addington for Lot 3212 in Athens, Emerson Ball to Ira L. Shanafelt for Lot 7 in Athens, Michael Kollister to Andrew Kollister for a Dover Township tract, William Reid to Margaret Reid for a lot in Athens, James Baum to Nalda Investment Corp. for two tracts in Trimble Township, Nora James to Ann Frances Carroll in Irving Texas for a Lot in Troy Township, Ella E. Clark to Russell G. Daugherty for eight acres in Troy Township, Louise Ann Heft to Guy Fisk for two tracts in Nelsonville, Gilbert Hartman to James C. Hines for Lot 53 in The Plains, Sunday Creek Coal Co. to Howard L. Pennell for Lot 204 in Chauncey, Esther M. Butterman to Clyde McClurg for Lot 429 in Nelsonville.

Elmer F. Jones Athens County Dennis E. Addington Trimble Township Athens Emerson Ball Ira L. Shanafelt Michael Kollister Andrew Kollister Dover Township William Reid Margaret Reid James Baum Nalda Investment Corp Columbus Nora James Irving Texas Ann Frances Carroll Irving Texas Troy Township Ella E. Clark Russell G. Daugherty Coolville Louise Ann Heft Guy Fisk Logan Nelsonville Gilbert Hartman the Plains James C. Hines Sunday Creek Coal Co Howard L. Pennell Chauncey Esther M. Butterman Clyde McClurg Cleveland

Servicemen Promotions Reported At Fort Knox and Ft Monroe

Pfc G Kenner Bush of Fort Knox Kentucky promoted to Specialist Third Class after 15 months service. SP3C Bush serves in Company A headquarters group offices. Pvt Richard A Moore formerly of The Plains graduates 12 week guided missile installation electrical equipment repair course at The Engineer School Fort Belvoir Virginia. Moore and wife Phyllis Jean live in Alexander Virginia. Harris W Davis age 24 of Albany promoted to Specialist Third Class at Fort Monroe Virginia with an anti aircraft artillery missile battalion. Albany High School class of 1952 graduate, entered Army May 1956.

Pfc G. Kenner Bush Fort Knox Sp3c Bush Company A Richard A. Moore the Plains Engineer School Ft. Belvoir Moore Phyllis Jean Alexander Athens High School Harris W. Davis Albany Ft. Monroe Albany High School Army

DeMolay Installation Slated for Athens Chapter Officers

Formal installation of new officers for the Athens Chapter Order of DeMolay will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Masonic Temple. The installing team is led by Philip Baedecker, with Master Councilor Harry Begg coordinating. The ceremony is open to the public and parents are invited. refreshments will be served.

Athens Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple Philip Baedecker Harry Begg

Cold morning as mercury dips below freezing

The mercury sank into sub freezing levels this morning with Hamley Run recording a low of 18. At 9 a.m. the thermometer sat at 29 despite sunshine. Yesterday's extremes were 50 and 23.

Hamley Run

Youth Serves Sentence For Drunk Driving

Ronald V. Berger, 22, former Ohio University student from Shaker Heights, walked from city jail to complete a sentence for driving while intoxicated. He had a 30 day delay due to medical reasons and earlier pleaded guilty to unsafe operation with a $30 fine.

Ronald V. Berger Ohio University Shaker Heights Berger N. Lancaster St Carl Tom Ohio Ave

Ex Trimble Resident George Coffman Dies at 79

Funeral services for George E. Coffman 79 a former Trimble resident will be at 2 p m Saturday at Wallace and Post funeral home Corning. He died at 7 30 a m Thursday at Athens State Hospital. He is survived by a son Earl Athens Route 3 a daughter Mrs Freda Vess Glouster Route 1 a brother Nelson near Glouster a sister Mrs Frank Smith McConnellsville five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Burial will be Sands Cemetery Trimble.

Coffman Athens State Hospital Earl Athens Freda Vess Glouster Nelson Near Glouster Frank Smith McConnellsville Gilbert Courtney Wallace and Post Corning Sands Cemetery Trimble

Dental Care Theme Shines In East Side Elementary Program

First grade students presented Take Care of Our Health and Teeth to highlight teeth nutrition and hygiene. Re-enactments showed teeth as actors with Libbie Wigal as the toothbrush and James Maurer as the dentist. Dr Robbin Gardner spoke on healthy teeth after the skit and songs.

East Side Florence Cook Judith Sanders Ronald Rose Carol Porter Jean Shuster Libbie Wigal Mary Dadisman James Maurer Michael Craig Hall Danny Hill Ronald Chiki Leigh Ann Ayers Danny Sturm Larry Mosier Linda Clem Barbara Wilson Patricia Hillen Keith Perry Dirk Leach Robbin Gardner

Beacon School Group Attends State Workshop in Columbus

Mrs Marjorie K Sheron director of the Beacon School for Retarded Children leads a local delegation at the state workshop for directors and teachers of community classes for severely mentally retarded children in Columbus. Attendees include Mrs Paul Gierman James Wilson and Mrs Wilson. Sessions run at the Neil House today and Saturday with most locals attending Friday only. No school Friday at the Beacon School due to the event.

Marjorie K.sheron Beacon School For Columbus Paul Gierman James Wilson Athens County Council For Wilson George T. Kocher Lima Sheron Neil House Beacon School

Red Cross Drive Workers Corrected List Names Added

A Rome Township Red Cross drive list was corrected to include Mrs. James Goodfellow and David Tabler among the volunteers.

Rome Township Red Cross Drive James Goodfellow David Tabler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cpl. Robinson Michaels A&p New Tribes Fom Ymca Indian Guides Sheltering Arms Hospital Clarence Brickles Fia Sputnik Ohio Fuel Gas Co F. W. Phillips Clarence McKinstry Ohio Fuel Francis Ponticus Athens Kiwanis Club George E. Coffman Emerson Athens Appliance & T. V. Co Washington St Ohio Wolfe Hardware S. Court St Workshop Cline Pharmacy Co Air Rowland Pilog. & Howe Co Euclid Central Breeding Assn Wayne Henry S.m RaVitsa Front Street Commonwealth
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