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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1956

Page

6

Quota Raised for Bloodmobile Visit in Athens

A new quota increases to 345 pints for a Bloodmobile stop in Athens under a contract between the national federation and the American Red Cross. The drive, held with Civil Defense, aims to build a four million pint reserve over 15 months and to supply local hospital needs. organizers urge more volunteers to meet the higher target.

Athens Fed American Red Cross Church of the Good Sheperal

Appointments at Ohio Telephone Co in Athens division

Three appointments were announced by Howards assistant general manager for the Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co Athens division. John Robert Gaskins will be general commercial supervisor, Marcus named director and Rebecca Bailey, Betsy, and Jack Leon Moore listed among staff. Warner J Gaskins becomes chief accountant. George Hooper named commercial manager, both natives of Athens. Moore moved from Lincoln Neb to Athens. Hooper, Athens High School and OU graduate, joins as assistant commercial manager. Blood center seeks donors as Red Cross unit visits campus. Two local men donate three gallons each after two day bloodmobile run. Donald Cornele and Russell Hall highlighted for long-term contributions. Cornele, WWII veteran and OU ROTC instructor, has donated across the US and England.

John Robert Ionwealth Telephone Co Portsmouth Avon Place Ohio Tele- Gaskins Clarks Athens Phone Co Sburg W. Va Howardsistant Salem College C. Slusher Marcus Lincoln Neb Betsy Bailey Rebecca Trons Som Fale Jack Leon Moore Warner J. Gaskins George Hooper Athens High School Ohio Unive Moore Arizona Sted Savannah Cornele Blood Bank England 4 Hall McBee Go

Ex Professor of Minnesota Dies Here

Dr. William Herman Kirchner 87, emeritus professor at the University of Minnesota, died Sunday night after a long illness at Sheltering Arms Home. He taught 43 years and chaired drawing and descriptive geometry 1894 to 1997. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Acker, five grandchildren. funeral in Minneapolis. Friends may call until 6 p.m. Monday at Jagers and Sons. Also, Ernest J. Mayle of Sharpsburg fined $10 in municipal court for parking on a highway.

William Herman Kirchner The Universe of Minnesota William Kirchner, Jr Ohio University Templeton May Worcester Polytechnic Institute Kirchner University of Minnesota Sidney H. Acker Nashv Vile Tenn Annetta Marie Laurene Kirchner Athens Jagers and Sons Minneapolis Parker Ernest J. Mayle Sharpsburg Dial State Highway Patrol

Farm Meet Set Tuesday at Athens Grange Hall

A series of five farm management sessions begins 8 p m Tuesday at the Athens Grange Hall led by Neal Carpenter of Southern Ohio. County agent Ross Wright says participants should bring farm account books and a sharp pencil as the series will meet every other Tuesday.

Athens Grange Hall Ross Wright Neal Carpenter Southastern Ohio Wright New Grange Hall

Elected To Three OSU College Offices

Wyam J Abranam son of Joseph Abraham of 120 W Union St will hold three offices at Ohio State University College of Law. He was named to Student Bar Association treasurer and to the Moot Court panel after a small fire ignited by a heated exhaust pipe, causing minor damage but no injuries.

Wyam J. Abranam Joseph Abraham W. Union St Ohio State University, College of Law Bio University S. Court Phi Alpha Delta

Second Frost Hits Athens After Rain and Mild Warm Spell

A new frost swept the Athens area early today as temperatures fell into the mid thirties. Rural Hamley Run logged two below freezing, while Athensites saw a low around 35. County Agent Ross Wright warned late gardens may be damaged, noting a prior rain and a stormy spell.

Athens C. I. US Hamley Run Colmer Ross Wright

Debt recovery petition filed in Nelsonville case

The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association sues Sarah Jane Swingle Dishong and John R. Dishong of Nelsonville for 875.32 alleging 586.61 loan debt plus 288.71 unpaid insurance premiums on the mortgaged property. The suit seeks a first and best lien on the property and return of the debt. Also notes a degree conferment by Sereno Lodge 479 IOOF and a marriage license for Donald Hockenberry and Dianne Swart.

Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Sarah Jane Swingle Dishong John R. Dishong Nelsonville Common Pleas

Warning Issued Over Village Pranks By Mayor

Mayor W C Trainer warned villagers that parents will be held responsible for prank damage and prosecuted. A petition for alimony was filed in Common Pleas Court by Mabel S Holland as guardian of elen B Rodehaver against James A Rodehaver. Two men were fined in Municipal Court for disturbing the peace. Clarence Haning and Gail Tippie each $25 plus costs, Haning jailed five days.

Albany W. C. Trainer Common Pleas Court Mabel S. Holland Elen B. Rodehaver James A. Rodehaver Sunday Messenger Clarence Haning State St Gail Tippie Washington St Haning

Seven Grand Jury Indictments Arraigned in Court

In Common Pleas Court today seven persons indicted by the October grand jury were arraigned as trials were scheduled for multiple defendants. Richard Koon of Columbus pleaded guilty to non support and faced possible penitentiary time and five years probation. others—Robert Coakley, Robert Keirns, Webster Keirns, James Barkie, Oba Douglas Sr, Cecil A. Rhoades— entered pleas or awaited conferences with their attorneys as trial dates stretched into October. One suspect remains at large. Perry Bennett, alias escapee, was named in a separate indictment for breaking and entering with trial set for Oct 25.

Common Pleas Richard Koon Columbus Francis D. White Koon Ohio Robert Coakley Nelsonville William A. Lavelle Robert Keirns Glouster Route 3 Webster Keirns Millfield John Bolin Gordon B. Gray James B. Barkie Stewart Oba Douglas Douglas The Plains Cecil A. Rhoades J.B. Vanity, Jr Rhoades Phyllis L. Cross White C. E. Berry Perry Bennett State Hospital R. W. Finsterwald Bennett

Two Drivers Cited in Weekend State Patrol Arrests

Police reports list Carl M. Messenger 27 Ravenswood West Virginia fined 10 dollars plus costs by Coolville Mayor John Aiken for speeding. Mark Stublger 53 Maple Heights forfeits a 15 dollar bond in Logan Mayor Francis Myers court for passing without sufficient distance ahead.

State Highway Patrol Coolville John Aiken Carl M. Messenger Ravenswood W. Va Logan Francis Myers Mark Stublger Maple Heights

Three Athens Men Fined in Municipal Court

Three men were each fined 350 and costs in Municipal Court Monday on police intoxication charges. Woodrow W. Knox of 208 W. Washington St., Willard Carsey of Richland, and Thomas Guess of Athens Route 2 were named in the ruling with Carsey facing extra actions beyond the fine.

Woodrow W. Knox Washington St Willard Carsey Richland Thomas Guess Athens Carse Wi

New Sidewalk Begins City Maintenance Project

Maintenance workers began Monday a new sidewalk beside the Post Office on Congress Street. The old path was removed years ago to widen the street forcing pedestrians onto the Post Office lawn.

I, Congress St Lawa

Water Seepage Closes Poston Road

County Engineer John Dowler said a water seepage problem closed Poston Road to the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co plant at Hamley Run. A tile and stone backfill is diverting water that created a soft spot in the paving near the plant. Repairs by county crews are underway and expected to take about a week.

Poston Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Hamley Run John Dowler Tony. Dowler E. M. Poston

Consultation on complete insurance coverage details

A fragment urges readers to drop superstitions and seek a consultation to discuss complete insurance coverage details and future security. It mentions avoiding luck charms and focuses on obtaining thorough guidance.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens County George Lash Howard B. Taylor Ohio Aviation Board Alton Hanning R. R. Barker Dewey Laughlin Guy Graham Edwin Wagoner Elmer Pierce Ies Rayeen Red Cross Veemnpern i Rey Betty Lu Dee Anne David Marietta Ave Hooper Athens Dlight School Cora Mae Yeager Athens Jani Chamber of Commerce Athen County Mental Health Association National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Wilbur D. Mender Athens County Civil Detatien Jack Moore Gaskins Ince Minnesota Michelob the Tavern North Court Street Kerr-Hunter Hardware CO OSU College Sereno Lodge 479 IOOF Donald Ray Hockenberry Phoenix, Ariz Dianne Swart Jerry W. Washington Tel E. Main St Pomeroy Gallipolis Patrol Athens, Ohio Donald K. Barstow C. B. Dillon CM. Gill & Co D. M. Goddard Glouster Richard Guinther Oakley Ins Saltz Ins A. E. Beckwith Church OF the Nazarene the Plains, Ohio Mac's Thrifty Store W. State St Arnens Volkswagen C. B. Nye CO Stimson & Palmer Southeastern Ohio Athens County Savings & Loan CO Masonic Temple Union & Court Sts G. Chapman
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