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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1958

Page

6

Extradition Papers Move Forward in Sheppard Case

Extradition papers prepared for Governor O Neill advance in the James Charles Sheppard burglary case. Sheriff Shields and Prosecutor Vanity Jr. seek White Court signature to send Sheppard from Parkersburg, with rival Gary Gregg held on bond. Also notes Ohio University students begin Thanksgiving recess with travel surges and campus housing arrangements.

James Charles Sheppard Parkersburg W. Va Athens County C. William O'Neill Harold Shields Joseph B. Vanity, Jr Common Pleas Francis D. White Sheppard

Arrest Of Suspects Wife Creates Scene At Court

Mrs. Delight Sheppard of Parkersburg was jailed after a noisy arrest seen by about 500 bystanders. She forfeited a 25 dollar bond in municipal court while her husband James Sheppard, 36, remains jailed in Parkersburg on extradition for a burglary near Chauncey. A note hidden inside candy bars was found during a jail visit to Gary Gregg, and Mrs. Sheppard allegedly fought deputies during capture. The incident followed threats and an attempted delivery to Gregg in the county jail. International Farmers Convention will be in Israel April 5 to 16, inviting American farmers to a free week on Israeli farms.

Chauncey Gary Dean Gregg Parkersburg Vanity Sheppard West Virginia Delight Sheppard W. Va James Charles Sheppard Pepsi-Cola Sam Buffington Max Walkinburg W. Washington St Athens National Bank Gregg Athens Gregg Gregg Sheppards Mrs. Sheppard Harold Shields Israel

Pastor Speaks on Thanksgiving to Kiwanis Group

The Rev. R. W. Ives of Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church urged Kiwanis members to give thanks year round. The event at the Berry Hotel also noted Ives’s role as vice president of the Athens County Ministerial Association and announced a December 18 Rubinoff and His Violin show at Athens High School Auditorium with proceeds aiding underprivileged families.

R. W. Ives Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Kiwanis Club Berry Hotel Ives Athens County Ministerial Association Kenneth Kerr Rubinoff Athens High ‘School Gallipolis Bob Beggs Bill Bowlus Ohio University Circle K

Denies Theft Of Two Cows In Municipal Court Plea

Leonard Lucas of Athens Route 3 pleads innocent in municipal court to grand larceny for the theft of two Jersey cows valued at 200 dollars from Donald Poston. He is held on 200 dollar bond. Sheriff’s dept. arraigned him. Brother Joe’s bond reduced to 200 dollars after he pled guilty to receiving stolen property. he had appeared Monday on the charge.

Leonard Lucas Athens Sheriff's Department Jersey Donald Poston Joe

Athens man fined for driving with no brakes after street crash

James FE McKnabb 18 of Athens Route 2 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to driving an auto with no brakes after a W Union Street crash Saturday afternoon. Doris A White 33 of 4 Ellis Ave was the other driver. her son Jeffrey White, 4, suffered a bump and nosebleed but no hospitalization.

James Fe, McKnabb Athens W. Union St Doris A. White Ellis Ave Jeffrey White

License Of Glouster Tavern Is Suspended

Columbus reports a 14 day suspension of the D-1 and D-2 permits for Aristi Sagarides Idle Way Inn in Glouster starting December 5 and ending December 18 after an Athens County Court conviction for Sunday sale of intoxicating liquor.

Columbus Aristi Sagarides Idle Way Glouster Ohio Department of Liquor Control Athens

Temperature Edges Up Slowly In Rural Hamley Run

The 11 am reading Tuesday reached 42 in Hamley Run with a morning low of 38. Monday highs and lows were 58 and 35, respectively.

Hamley Run

Thanksgiving Service at Carthage Presbyterian Church

The Carthage Presbyterian Church will hold a Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. Thursday led by Rev. John Lloyd Evans. He noted five services are planned this winter as the church maps the future of its congregation.

Carthage Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans

Fire hydrant testing to affect Mechanicsburg area

City crews will test fire hydrants on Richland Ave and Mulligan Rd Wednesday from 3 am to 6 am. Engineer Norman Hatch says the tests will stir up water and cause a brief rally in the Mechanicsburg area.

Richland Ave Mulligan Rd Norman Hatch Mechanicsburg

Mrs Cassels Dies At 74 In Ohio Home

Blanche Cassels 74 died Monday at her home 98 Central Ave after a long illness. Survived by husband James a son Eugene of Athens and five daughters in Washington Newark Zanesville and Akron. Also 16 grandchildren four great grandchildren and sister Maude Gales Akron. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Jagers and Sons with Elder Robert Collar. Burial plans pending.

Blanche Cassels Central Ave William and Ida Hackett Kelly James Eugene Athens Blanche Sherman Olga Cassels Verna Hall Washington, D. C Marjorie Waynick Newark Dolores Starks Zanesville Maude Gales Akron Cassels

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Reports list births admissions and dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital. A daughter is born to Mr. and Mrs. Gail Brawley of Stewart Route 1. Several patients and inpatients are named with given residences in Athens and surrounding areas.

Gail Brawley Stewart Grant Dunfee Coolville Francis Graham Athens Lee Dunfee Harley Moler Lewis Roberts James Darnell

Police Cite Driver After 3 Car Collision

Donald Keffer, 44, of 10% S Court St, was cited for failure to stop in the assured clear distance after a three car crash on Richland Ave at the Westgate entrance. Alfred Cornell, 42, Shade Route 1, and John R. Finley, 31, Cleveland, were stopped for a left turn when Keffer rear ended Finley, pushing his car into Cornell’s.

Donald Keffer S. Court St Richland Ave Westgate Alfred Cornell Shade John R. Finley Cleveland Keffer Finley Cornell

Organ Dedicated at New Marshfield Church

Lawrence Bellows a former resident gave the New Marshfield Methodist Church an electronic organ. The organ was dedicated Sunday with a dedicatory sermon by Rev. Carroll Chesser former pastor.

New Marshfield Lawrence Bellows New Marshfield Methodist Church Carroll Chesser

Marriage Licenses in Glouster and Nearby Areas

John Vaido 19 of Glouster to Cinda Wilson 16 of Glouster. Dean Wintermuie 22 of New Straitsville to Barbara Stewart 17 of Chauncey. Glenn W. Clark 42 of Cutler to Betty L. Shock 29 of Sharpsburg. Joseph F. Spencer 20 of New Straitsville to Patsy Irene Bruce 19 of Buchtel. Edward James McKnabb 18 of Athens to Ruth Rossella McKibben 16 of Athens. Larry Pugh 21 of Albany to Saundra Dailey 19 of Stewart. William Richard Dorsey 21 of Athens to Carolyn Sue Daugherty 20 of Athens. Howard Russell 19 of Millfield to Ruth Hammond 18 of Chauncey.

John Vaido Glouster Cinda Wilson Dean Wintermuie New Straitsville Barbara Stewart Chauncey Glenn W. Clark Cutler Betty L. Shock Sharpsburg Cook Joseph F. Spencer Patsy Irene Bruce Buchtel Edward James McKnabb

Thanksgiving Service at OU Chapel Planned

Ohio University holds a Thanksgiving service Thursday at 11 a m in the Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel open to students and community. Dr Robert M Wieman will speak with Jeannie Wilson Phil Saunders and Margaret LaFollette assisting and Oma Galloway performing.

OU Chapel Helen Mauck Galbreath Maurel Hawkins Robert M. Wieman Spe Ohio University Jeannie Wilson Phil Saunders Margaret LaFollette Oma Galloway

Real Estate Transfers In Athens Area Highlights Numerous Listings

A string of property transfers across Athens and surrounding townships shows a wide range of parcels. Buyers include Nicky J. Padkis and Julia Cable among others as they convey lots, tracts, or ins to individuals and entities in Athens, Oak Hill, and nearby towns.

Nicky J. Padkis Charles Silverman Athens Hillcrest Julia Cable Robert A. Sebring Cable Acres William D. Poling Russell S. Walters Campbell's Leonard G. Martin Leonard Wilkes Alexander Thomas A. Turner Donald L. Slagle Maplewood R. A. Haas Morgan Earl E. Dailey Canaan Clarence M. Ashworth Cecil D. McClain Alexander Township Donna Lavinder Florence Woods Mineral Inlet Scott Cynthia A. Drake Hughes Frank R. DeBuse Dale Sapp Golda Cameron Donald J. Wolfe Frank M. Murphy David H. Hughes Bardin J. J. Joy State of Ohio William T. Martin Gerald E. Webb Highland Park Sam L. Rosenfeld Cable Heirs Porter Dickens Jess E. Weekly

No Man Is Hurt But By Himself Ad

A health advisory urges prompt medical help when fatigue pain or sleep problems persist. It warns against delaying aid or relying on home remedies and recommends seeing a physician for the treatment that helps most.

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Ohio Harold Forst Shields Baltimore and Ohio Tiffin Hall Jefferson Hall Chubb Library Adie Cae Eran Hh Pharmacist Cline Pharmacy Co Thanksaivina Athens Wine & Beer West Union CLINE Miles E. Hoon Cussins & Fearn Store E. Carpenter St Fkmed W. Union Glouster Tavern Sheltering Arms Hospital Frank Betts Lake Price Chester, and Son Charles Carsey Albany John Winter Michael Cullison H. C. Atkins Cremen H Goldsberry Atkins Athens Township Harry A. Bennett Clark W. Collins Hopkins James D. Dickson William E. Miller McCoy’s Bernard Brewster Troy Harold Brewster Clarksburg Troy Township Quick's West Union Street Diogenes B.C Turkey VanceLeach Furniture Vance Leach W. State St SS SK VSS YS Sol Mineral Holiness James Carder Municipals Mutual Funds D. H Jonesy Sams Cline New York Stock Exchange East State S. Court Street Athens, Ohio
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