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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1953

Page

13

Fire Prevention Week Observed by Athens Fire Dept

Athens Fire Chief Charles Dalton announces National Fire Prevention Week October 4 10 with posters in business districts and inspections to reduce hazards. Firemen inspect trash risk spots. residents may request inspections by mail or visit the station. An order from the state fire marshal requires razing two Fern Street buildings for fire hazard. Harris storage building has been removed and a residence is being demolished.

Athens Fire Department Harry Dalton Harlan Harris Messenger Newsphoto Athens Charles Dalton Dalton Fern St Robert Harris Helen Roach Harris

Three Men Fined By Mayor In Intoxication Case

Three men were each fined 25 dollars and costs by Mayor Peter B. Seel on intoxicant charges. The mayor suspended a portion of the fines. Two men, Lawrence Schofield, 53, Akron, and Charles Tucker, 43, of 15 Foster Place, were jailed for non payment. Gordon M. Churchill, 98, Ann Arbor, Mich., paid his fine.

Peter B. Seel Lawrence Schofield Akron Charles Tucker Foster Place Cora Tucker Gordon M. Churchill Ann Arbor Mich

Leaders Meet in Jackson for Tri-Hi and Hi-Y Planning

Leaders from Tri-Hi and Hi-Y clubs in Athens Gallipolis districts gather at Canters Caves 4-H Camp north of Jackson for a full program planning conference. Southern Ohio YMCA official Bob Lance expects about 150 attendees with assistance from Mrs. Dorig Pergrin. Jackson Hi-Y hosts with Athens Hi-Y represented by Harold Lee and others. Nelsonville Hi-Ti-Y and Tri-Hi-Y members also attend.

Athens Gallipolis Canters Caves Jackson Hi-Y Athens Hi-Y Harold L. Lee Dennis White Phil Saunders Joe Daily Jim Dow Bill Sclippinger Nelsonville Keith Butt Terry Lee Sandy Sanborn Tom Newton Patty Donahey

Kilgore 87 Dies. Athens Resident Had Kentucky Roots

Mrs Frances Kilgore 87 died Saturday at Hillcrest Rest Home. Born in Kentucky she lived in Athens 35 years. Survived by two daughters Frank Clutts Sandusky and granddaughter Sheldon Rowland Bowling Green. Services Tuesday 10 a m Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home conducted by Rev Edwin F Eshelman. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after Monday noon.

Frances Kilgore Hillcrest Kentucky Dowler- Ferguson-Hughes Edwin F. Eshelman Gree Lawn Cemetery

Power Off in Millfield After Car Snaps Pole

A car driven by Harold W Thomas twenty seven of Millfield left Route 13 and struck a utility pole causing a power outage. Thomas was not injured and charged with driving to the left of center, fined 15 dollars plus costs by Justice of the Peace D E Jones.

Millfield Harold W Thomas Thomas State Highway Patrol Justice ‘of the Peace D. E. Jones

Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Three drivers were fined by Justice of the Peace D E B Jones after State Highway Patrol arrests. Isadore Douglas 50 Richwood was fined for no mud flaps, John Wedge 56 Pt Pleasant W Va was fined for passing on a curve over the yellow line, and Charles Tucker 22 The Plains was fined for having no muffler.

Justice of the Peace D. EB. Jones State Highway Patrol Isadore Douglas Richwood John. Wedge Pt. Pleasant W. Va Charles Tucker the Plains Jones

Pomeroy Musicians Do Dragnet Take-Off at Halftime

Athens High School marching band staged a Western themed halftime show at the Athens field during the Athens Pomeroy football game. Pomeroy performed a drum major rifle drill and featured songs include Drag and Doggie in the Window.

Pomeroy Athens Athens High School

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