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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1956

Page

7

Seasonal Building Slump Seen in Local Permits

Seasonal windup in official compilations shows September activity low with 16 new permits and total value about $45,320 compared with August 22 permits totaling $61,363. Remodelling and new construction included garages tool sheds and several residences with varied valuations. names and addresses listed among permit holders.

Athens Gordon Venty Arden Place City ‘Service-Safety Emmanuel Gevas Graham Ave H. C. Lehman Colum Bia Ave Birdie Carymple N. Lancaster St Anna Wiley Moore Ave Dwight Mittehler Columbia Ave Leo Pott Walker St P. B. Burns Kirtz Ave Joseph Trepo Mound St Kate Walburn W. Washington St Leo Quivey Mill St Richard Schiloss Hudson Ave Monroe Johnson N. Shafer St H.C. Seibert Earich Road Ail Fleming Maple St

Albany Volunteers Plan House-to-House Drive

Albany Area Volunteer Fire Brigade trustees launched a five mile radius house-to-house fund drive after a tank truck purchase fell through. Darrell West said bonds would be issued to cover debt and avoid village borrowing. The drive aims to fund equipment and ensure local fire protection.

West Albany Area Volunteer Fire Brigade, Inc Darrell West Albany Ohio

Kiwanis Plans UA Drive With Local Lions Aid

Kiwanis Club selects captains Fred Hampton John Alden John Huffmah Earl Washburn Ira Burnfield and Gail Watkins for United Appeals drive. The Kiwanis will team with the Lions Club to solicit business for the five this week. Ben H Wagner 75 of Buehtel fined $10 and costs in Municipal Court for entering a highway without yielding the right of way.

Kiwanian Club United Appeals Berry Hotel Fred Hampton John Alden John Huffma Earl Washburn Ira’ Burnfield Gail Watkins Rman United Batdorfs Kiwanis Lions Club Buchtel Ben H. Wagner Buehtel State

Car Found as Officers Pursue Fleeing Pair

Police and Knox County deputies investigated a stolen vehicle on Tulane Rd and E State St after patrols spotted it driving on E State St. Two occupants fled when approached. The car, stolen from James Ferguson of Howard Ohio, carried meat, candy, cigarettes and tools. A sheriff’s warrant is out for the suspects in a local break in.

Tulane Rd E. State St Tulane Dr James Ferguson Howard Ohio Knox County

Sewer Plans Here Monday for Mechanicsburg Area

Ben K. Bare of Burgess and Niple Engineering Co will present the Mechanicsburg area sewer plans at the county commissioners meeting Monday. Athens lawyer J B Vanity Jr filed an accident claim for Motorist Mutual Insurance Co of Columbus. the claim will not be discussed until the prosecuting attorney, Vanity, and the county engineer review technicalities. Deputy Shields asked to add another deputy to the local staff. commissioners will consider the request.

Ben K. Bare Burgess and Niple Engineering Co Mechanicsburg J. B. Vanity, Jr Athens Counnty “Commissioners Motorist Mutual Insurance Co Columbus Vanity Shields

Theo Stiles Dies Monday in New Marshfield

Theodore Stiles aged 65 died Monday evening at the home of his son the Rev Jay Stiles in New Marshfield where he had lived for three months. Survived by another son Don Stiles Tipp City a daughter Mrs Inez Ison Columbus former wife Mary Elizabeth Near Columbus seven grandchildren two great grandchildren a brother Charles Stiles and sister Mrs Laura Hensley La Grande Oregon. Funeral home arrangements pending with Jagers and Sons observers may call.

Theodore Stiles New Marshfield Jay Stiles Meigs County Don Stiles Tipp City Inez Ison Columbus Mary Elizabeth Near Charles Stiles Laura Hensley la Grande Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Extradition move tied to bogus check case in Athens

Elmer L. Mitchell 35 of 167 Mill St was turned over to West Virginia authorities after surrendering to Athens police following a verbal extradition waiver. Mitchell sought by Parkersburg for writing a $500 bogus check to buy a car. axle later found wrecked on Route 33 north. Also notes lodge meeting and Rural Letter Carriers banquet details, plus an appeal by Harry Simmons from an Industrial Commission of Ohio ruling.

Athens West Virginia Elmer L. Mitchell Mill St Parkersburg Mitchell Route Here

GOP Club Receives Charter in Athens County

The Athens County Young Republican Club was granted a charter at a Hotel Berry meeting. Temporary officers were chosen, plans for Eisenhower birthday events on Oct 13 were made, and the Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs presented the charter through William Mechem.

Athens County Young Republican Club Berry Eisenhower Wen Maueen Kelly Bob Kirkendall Diane Crabtree Hoy Seckinger Nelsonville William Mechem Athens County Republican Executive Committee Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs Ohio University Club Wedney

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Shell Belford Davis Bardin Bros. CO Athens, Ohio THE Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy, Ohio Plymale-Wagner CO Gallipolis, Ohio Theo. Stiles Sheltering Arms Hospital RTH Masons James E. Dailey Guysville Savannah Lodge F&am E. Lola Belle Dorst Shade W. Cunningham Robert Blackmore, Jr Clarence Brickles Myron Dewey Robert Decker Roger Schall Monte Sanborn Arthur McPhersons Arthur E. Cornwell Coolville E. W. Swisher Lancaster Dist O. E. Painter Vinton Athens County Vaity Service Board of Directors Ross Wright Harry Simmons Industrial Commission of Ohio Common Pleas Court Simmons New York Coal Co GOP Club General Truck Tire Buck Auto Supply Mill & State E. State Cussins & Fearn Store Gas Arthur D. Leach Question John Loveridge Newark Jesus National Guard Armory Carpenter Sts
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