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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1952

Page

7

Five Injured In Vinton County Auto Crash

Five people were injured in a two vehicle crash on a Vinton County road near Charles Stout and Albany Route 1. Names include Anna Lee Stout 8 Kara Webster 21 and Robert Webster 24, all from Columbus, with facial lacerations bruises and shock. Officials noted both drivers were cited for driving to the left of center and some injuries required transport to Sheltering Arms Hospital. A separate Route 691 collision near Route 33 left no injuries.

Grigsby Mrs. Web Alster Vinton County Charles Stout Albany Anna Lee Stout State Highway Patrol Barry Grigs Robert Webster Columbus Faby Kara Webster Andren Grigs Auto Webster Sheltering Arms Inj Beckett Athens County Robert Davis Nelsonville Lee Rutherford Welsonville

Court Fine Fellows Fight In Night Club

An Athens man, James Miner, 25, was fined after a night club fight south of Nelsonville. Miner, found guilty of assault on Mary Taylor, was fined 15 dollars and costs with a 10 day jail term suspended. Taylor alleged a twisted arm. Miner countered with an accusation of a bottle strike by Taylor. Taylor’s hearing pending. Society to Meet: Athens County Humane Society plans a Monday 7:30 pm meeting at the Athens State Hospital receiving hospital with three dogs up for adoption.

An Atheny Nelsonville Peter B. Seel James Miner W. Union St Mary Taylor Athens Miss Taylor Logan Ome Ernest Hamilton New Straits

Seal Sale Near 2000 Dollars in Early Returns

Early returns from the 1952 Christmas Seal Sale totaled 1989.71, announced by Rev. Gilbert Courtney, county seal sale chairman. The goal is 6000, and organizers emphasize the Seals fund the Tuberculosis Association’s year round program including free clinical exams and diagnosis for suspected TB.

Gilbert Courtney Courtney The Tuberculosis Association

Servicemen Updates From Atlanta to Yokosuka and Athens

Pvt Edward F Olds Jr stationed in Atlanta spends Thanksgiving with his mother Marie Olds in Athens area. Yeoman First Class Robert Tate recently moved from Panmunjom negotiations post in Korea to Yokosuka Far East Command HQ. Weather dips to 11 degrees in Athens area as Mercury records a post Thanksgiving chill. 278th Regiment Team conducts amphibious and Little Creek maneuvers as cold snap continues. Olds enlisted December 1951 and serves as jeep driver.

Edward F. Olds, Jr Atlanta, Ga Marie Olds Hanlin Ave Robert Tate Athens United Nations Command Munsan Korea Yokosuka Japan Naval Far East Command Mercury Vt. Paul Mason Albany Hamley Run Little Creek

Thanksgiving Assembly at West Side School Honors Student Performers

West Side School officials outlined a Thanksgiving assembly with a first grade program led by Ronald Hope and featuring Susan Moorehead William Eggleston Jean Love Carolyn Litteral Bobby Fans Steven Hichmond Barbara Gabriel Sheila Hatch Patty Bullock Linda Davis Larry Logan and Michael Osterholt. Second graders under Kay Bell performed a play including Susan Romine Gance Spaulding Edith Rutter Sally Walker Jack McGee Diana Smith Denver Young Ann Toomey Rita Spencer Gloria Harris John Johnston Mike Shea Gene Brown Sammy Kinker Susan Dutton and Vallie Hahn. Third and fourth graders were announced by Judy Carsey and included Steven Justice Robert Eschenbacher Jimmy Martin Linda Hunter Linda Sams Sue Barker Eve Burns Eugene Brundige Charles Coen James Oggiston Regina Gilbert Bobby Graves William Litteral Jimmy Russell Phillip Straw Gary Tippie Juanita Young Loretta Daughersty Jack Gilkey Billy Irwin Donna Kinker Phyllis Kittle Jon Love Benna Miller Phillip Russell Larry Shes Brent Spencer Dickie Steed Frank Wood and Janice Young. Fifth and sixth grade choir members listed include Sharon Coen Karen Gilkey Marlene Dickens Sue Hamer Nels Hunter Richard Dotson Robert Dotson Ted Hutchins Ronald McBride Jim McMullen Melvin Pyle David Straw David Wood Judy Hunter Pamela Davies Diana Davis Juanita Hardy Janice Litteral Mary Litteral Martha Hutter Carole Steed Sue Van Dyke David Justice Colton Malone Gary Russell Francis Six Vern Scott Warren Williams and Allan Young. Jean Van Dyke accompanied the group.

West Side Ronald Hope Susan Moorehead William Eggleston Jean Love Carolyn Litteral Bobby Fans Steven Hichmond Barbara Gabriel Sheila Hatch Patty Bullock Linda Davis Larry Logan Michael Osterholt Kay Bell Susan Romine Gancie Spaulding Edith Rutter Sally Walker Jack McGee Diana Smith Denver Young

Husband Sues for Divorce in County Court

Judson Wilhite files in Common Pleas Court a petition for divorce from Ada J. Wilhite alleging neglect of duty. They married in Knoxville Tennessee on June 3 1945 and have no children.

Common Pleas Court Judson Wilhite Ada J.) Wilhite Knoxville Tenn

Marriage Licenses for Carbondale and Glouster Pairings

Leslie Hall aged 30 and Gladys Murphy aged 19 both of Carbondale. Gust Faust aged 65 and Letha Walchak aged 49 both of Glouster. James Arnold aged 30 of Carbondale and Mamie Featherstone aged 30 of Nelsonville.

Leslie Hall Gladys Murphy Carbondale Gust Faust Letha Walchak Glouster James Arnold Mamie Featherstone Nelsonville

Athens County land transfers list real estate moves

A compilation of transfers within Athens County and nearby areas shows numerous parcel changes. Names include Sheldon Brurton, James Andrews, Dorothy Andrews, the Foster and Hartman families, the McVays, Eschenbacher, and the Bakers among others, with properties in Glouster Nelsonville Athens and Albany shifting between individuals and firms.

Sheldon E Anna Mae Brurton Athens County James F Artene M. Andrews Glouster Carson B. Vernon Lawrence V Dorothy Andrews George and Oradell Pocisk Charles W Torna P. Foster Nelsonville B. H Jessie B. Barnhouse Paul B jMyra McVay Athens Homer E. Sylvia E. D. France Kutler Verlin Cowan Stave Company Zanesville Decatur Rome Francis F Avanelle Conrath W. F Mabel Pierce Cora Edward M. Daugherty Coolville Howard A Marjorie Eschenbacher Clyde E Theresa B. Hinks Claude J Helen EB. Dry Elmer F Laura E. Jones

Area church schedules listed for Athens region

Area churches in the Athens area publish detailed weekly schedules. GUYSVILLE METHODIST CHARGE lists youth service at 9 10 a.m. and worship at 9 30 a.m. Various churches including THE PLAINS METHODIST FIRST WESLEYAN and ATHENS FREE METHODIST share services, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and evangelistic or MYP activities with times across mornings and evenings.

Athens Guysville Methodist Charge Canaanville Guysville Stewart THE Plains Methodist FIRST Wesleyan Methodist Curtis Knight E. C. Kenney Christian Science Athens Free Methodist Bertine Farley Whiteschapel Wesleyan E.M. Cole Ateens Pilgrim Holiness Kilvert Church OF God

Judgments Sought in Court Actions

Two petitions filed in Common Pleas Court seek judgments totaling $758.56 for promissory note breaches. Ellison Motor Sales of Nelsonville seeks Bisa against David Davis. The Ohio Loan and Discount Co. seeks $305.56 against Leo O Barnes.

Common Pleas Court E. D. Ellison Ellison Motor Sales Nelsonville Bisa David Davis Mene The Ohio ‘Loan and Discount Co Leo O. Barnes

Cruelty and Neglect Cited in Divorce Petition

Extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty are charged in a divorce petition filed in Common Pleas Court. Julia Pate files against Donald H. Pate. Married January 10, 1948, in Athens. They have one child.

Julia Pate Donald H. Pate Athens

Boy Scout Commissioner To Be Named

Announcement of the new district commissioner for the Hock Hocking District of the Boy Scouts of America will be made by District Chairman E J Taylor at the annual district potluck dinner December 4. The dinner at Athens High School gym includes a tenderfoot investure and a Court of Honor and invites all Scouts and their families. A reunion of former scouts is planned with special tables for old Boy Scout veterans. Richard McClung J W Trout and Fred Rowe lead the arrangements committee.

Hock- Hocking Boy Scouts of America E. J. Taylor Athens High School Richard McClung J. W. Trout Fred Rowe

Gas Rate Hearing Set for Ohio Fuel Gas Co.

The State Darmities Commission will hold a public hearing on December 12 regarding Ohio Fuel Gas Co. proposed rate increase for natural gas in unincorporated Athens area communities.

Columbus State Darities Commission Toftay Ohio Fuel Gas Co Athens

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital were Dr. Robert J. Studer and Robert Lee Webster plus Dean Irma Voigt. Dismissals include Mrs Mull Dunfee and her son, Agnes Bresenken, Chauncey, John Wallace, Mrs Ralph Upp, Prana Kay Nuzum. Athens, Millfield, Chauncey, Glouster cited.

Robert J. Studer Athens Robert Lee Webster Millfield Dean Irma Voigt Mull Dunfee Coolville Agnes Bresenken Chauncey John Wallace Glouster Ralph Upp Prana Kay Nuzum

Changes Plea Driver Fined and Jailed in Common Pleas Court

Willard E. Newton of Carbondale pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence on Mill Streets. Judge Francis D. Whitte fined Newton 100 dollars, sentenced him to 30 days in jail, and suspended driving rights for six months. The State had charged Newton via the Colesare Highway Patrol.

Wiliard E. Newton Carbondale Common Pleas Court Newton Colesare Highway Patrol W. Crimien Congress N. Collon New Traffe Alonaie Ee Jenais Francis D Whitte Newlun

VA Explains Insurance Conversion for Veterans

Veterans may convert term life insurance to NSLI permanent plans before term expiry. NSLI policies offer lifetime, level premiums with guaranteed values, unlike nonconvertible term policies. Conversion requires first premium with application. no medical exam is needed.

Service Life Insurance John C Westrick Athens Cies Alent Olan Wenge Coo Mili Auru

Two traffic crashes reported on Athens streets

City police investigated two accidents on Thanksgiving Day. Ruth Hobociewski of Jacksonville was hit by Ada Wolfe of Nelsonville Route 1 at Lancaster and Second Streets. Wolfe cited for failing to yield. A second collision occurred at Carpenter and N Congress Streets involving Carl Rainford of Fenzel Apartments and James Yates of 55 Mound Street.

Athens Ruth Hobociewski Jacksonville Ada Wolfe Nelsonville Lancaster Second Streets Hoboclenski Wolfe Carpenter N. Congress Streets Carl Rainford Fenzel James Yates Mound St

City to install traffic signals with Walsh Electric Co

City workers will supply poles for the new traffic signals and Walsh Electric Co will install the lights. Officials explained the arrangement and timeline for hanging the signals.

Walsh Electric Co Lelty

Rites Planned Saturday for Mrs Dora Warren in Athens

Services for Mrs. Dora Parker Warren 72 of Athens who died Tuesday evening will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the South Canaan Church conducted by Rev John Snedden. Burial will follow in South Canaan Cemetery with calling hours at Jagers Funeral Home.

Dora Parker Warren Athens South Canaan Church John Snedden South Canaan Jagers

Margaret Hall Dies in Ohio 49 Auto Crash

Margaret R. Hall, 58, of Dayton, died Monday of a heart attack suffered as she was driving on Ohio 49. Authorities said the crash occurred near Greenville in the upstate region. Her survivors include two daughters and a sister.

Ines Greenville Margaret R. Hall Dayton Mandap Ohio

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Vinton McArthur Ernest Wolfe Kenneth Barrows Hocking County Barrows Roger Friend Sheato Route 7 L. R. Beckett Wheeling W. Va Court Scout Cross Bros. Braneh CROSS West Side Assembly Mathews W. Union Goodyear Prat Is Athens Co H. O Margaret Sedwick Henry Poling Mininie Poling Donald Poling Portland Ore Lillie Deer Eva Blosser Carl ‘Poling Louise ‘Trossovsky Thelma Palmer Willoughby Wolfburs R Victor Helen Oakley Earl Jessie Baker Earl and Rute Hallsman Charles and Iva Ahard Fred H Constance Sands CMW Coonville UMW Lwil Boy Scout Sheltering Arms Hospital Dope Motors Leon'’S Main Street Mulberry Logan Theater Logan, Ohio Dora Warren Fleet Lease Corporation Wolfe Howe Santa Santa Claus Mom Dad
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