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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1957

Page

2

Chief Justice Urges Greek Week Learners to Seek Truth

Ohio Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt told about 200 fraternity and sorority members at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium that education should fuel youth and maturity to learn and live the truth. He stressed English study as essential and cited a judge's advice to a high school senior seeking law. The convocation closed with a torch ceremony and a Delta Tau Delta Beta Theta Pi Sigma Chi victory sing.

Ohio Carl V. Weygandt Ohio University Memorial Weygandt Logan Athens George Starr Lasher Delta Tau Delta Beta Theta Pi Sigma Chi

Student Hurt As Car Rolls Near Athens

An Ohio University senior from Cleveland is hurt with a sprained back after his northbound car left Route 33 south of Athens struck a guard rail and rolled over. Arnold R. Hartman, 20, said he was blinded by oncoming lights causing him to lose control. Hartman was cited into Muni pay Court Thursday for driving left of center.

ELKS C. Ross Cline Chillicothe Sandra Nadroski Stanley Nadroski Athens Miss Nadroski Joe B. Vanity Athens Lodge Ames-Bern High School Ohio University U.S Cline the Elks Messenger News Cleveland Arnold R. Hartman Hartman

Probation Granted As Plea Is Changed

Robert Keirns who had pleaded innocent to a grand jury indictment for non support changed his plea to guilty in Common Pleas Court and received probation. The order requires him to be law abiding refrain from liquor, pay 60 cents monthly for minor children, and report monthly to the prosecuting attorney.

Robert Keirns Common Pleas Court Keirns

Fined After Accident In Chauncey For Yield Violation

Melvin Kasler, 25, of Chauncey, was fined 15 dollars and costs by Mayor Charles Wadley after a State Highway Patrol investigation of an October 1 traffic crash for failing to yield the right of way. In a separate item, altered Apprentice degree conferral planned for two candidates Thursday at 7:30 p.m. by Constitution Lodge 426 F&AM.

Melvin Kasler Chauncey Charles Wadley

Weather repeats Tuesday pattern in Athens area

The Athens area saw a repeat of Tuesday weather with rural Hamley Run reporting a low of 36 degrees and a 9 am reading of 48.

Athens Hamley Run

Fifth rabid dog dies as health officials warn

A cocker spaniel owned by Mrs. Richard Luman near Athens died after showing rabies symptoms. The dog was examined by the Ohio Department of Health lab, and its exposure prompted anti rabies treatments for neighbors. Dr. J K Bratton urged avoiding contact with rabid animals and noted Pasteur treatments last 14 days with 21 day incubation. A county wide dog quarantine remained in effect for 60 days and immunization programs were under discussion.

Richard Luman Club Athens Southeastern Ohio Branch Ohio Department of Health Luman J. K. Bratton Mal Pasteur Bratton Board of Health

Court Grants Four Decrees

Four Common Pleas Court divorce decrees signed by Judge Francis D. White. George Van Dyke Jr. and Margaret Van Dyke claim gross neglect. Mary M. Van Dyke granted divorce. Elva Virgene Harmuth from Peter H. Harmuth. Grace Miller from Calvin A. Miller. Rachael Marguerite Hamer from Eugene James Hamer receive divorces on gross neglect grounds. Custody and support for three children awarded to the plaintiff. alimony, real estate, and household goods awarded. automobile ownership to the defendant.

Common Pleas Court Francis D. White George van Dyke, Jr Margaret van Dyke Mary M. van Dyke Albany Elva Virgene Harmuth Nelsonville Peter H. Harmuth

Assault, Battery Fines Are Levied

Two men charged with assault and battery were found guilty after a Municipal Court hearing. Charles Standley, 29, of Glouster Route 1, and Clarence L. Meek, 60, of The Plains, each received a $25 fine and costs. The dispute began when Meek filed charges against Standley during a business visit to Standley’s home on Oct. 1.

Charles Standley Glouster Clarence L. Meek the Plains Meek Standley

Divorce Dismissed for Allbaughs in Common Pleas

The divorce suit of Evelyn Allbaugh against Floyd Allbaugh was dismissed on plaintiff's motion. Charges included gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The couple married September 14 1940 at Logan with no children.

Evelyn Allbaugh Floyd Allbaugh Common Pleas Court Logan

Patrol Auxiliary Unit To Be Started Thursday

A state patrol auxiliary training class will begin Thursday at 7 30 p m in the American Legion home Athens County members of the Legion 39 men have signed up for 13 weekly sessions. Graduation is set for Jan 2. Membership in the Legion is the only requirement. Instructor Patrolman C E Seiferth will lead training with first aid by Lorenzo Foss and patrol duties overview. The auxiliary currently has 29 active and 30 reserve members and aims to expand active participation aiding in traffic control at accidents gathering information and providing witnesses.

State Patrol American Legion W. Union St C. E. Seiferth Athens County Legion Seiferth Lorenzo Foss Auxiliary

Three Counties Plan Joint Drought Plea

Athens Gallia and Jackson Counties will file a joint petition to the governor asking drought aid. At a Jackson area meeting Kenneth Ackerman cited shared rainfall, crop yields and feed forecasts. Howard Goddard explained the procedure as district leaders and county agents attended the session.

Athens Gallia Jackson Kenneth Ackerman Athens County Howard Goddard FHA State Farm Bureau Wilbur Kraft Farm Bureau Irwin Wolfe ACS Kenneth Elliot Production Credit Association Ross Wright Farm Bureau Legislative Committee

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admit

The list records admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital naming patients Omer Hess Chester Mrs. Elmer Ames Athens Mrs. Paul Powell Athens Mary Cline Athens Mrs. Kitty Church Athens Mrs. George Sanborn Athens Route 2 Esther Coulson Millfield Route Earl McKinley Amesville Route Mrs. Vernon Johnson Athens Route 5 Ben Cremeans Athens Route 4 Mrs. Earl Christiansen Athens Mrs. Rose Ballinger Athens

Omer Hess Chester Elmer Ames Athens Paul Powell Mary Cline Kitty Church George Sanborn Esther Coulson Millfield Vernon Johnson Ben Cremeans Earl Christiansen Rose Ballinger

Sophomores at Athens High School Take Mental Maturity Tests

Sophomores at Athens High School will take mental maturity tests this week under the leadership of Clayton Smith and Dr. George Hill. Graduate students Robert Bennett and Jerrold Griffis, both majoring in guidance, assist, with future vocational interest testing planned later and private conferences for outcomes.

Athens High School Clayton Smith George Hill Robert Bennett Jerrold Griffis Dr. Hill

Amesville Church to Feature Hungary Travel Slides

Larry Woodruff will present slides from a trip to Hungary last summer after a 7 p.m. family night dinner at the Amesville Presbyterian Church.

Amesville Hungary Larry Woodruff Amesville Presbyterian Church

Court Case Is Dismissed

Edmond Morse and his wife Clarice of near Albany were cleared of assault and battery charges after a Municipal Court hearing. Charges by Clara Saylor stemmed from a Sept 26 visit to collect rent. The court dismissed after witnesses testified. prosecution failed to prove assault and battery beyond reasonable doubt.

Edmond Morse Clarice Near Albany Clara Saylor Near Albany Morses Saylor

Driver Fined Jailed as License Is Suspended

Henry Dennis Johnson, 62, Zanesville, charged by the sheriff's department with driving while intoxicated Tuesday afternoon on Route 682 near The Plains. He pleaded guilty in Municipal Court and received a $125 fine, three days in jail, and three months license suspension.

Henry Dennis Johnson Zanesville Sheriff's Department Plains

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