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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1954

Page

7

OU ROTC Cadets Fly in Air Force B 25 Training Flight

An Air Force B 25 parked at Ohio University Airport drew neighborhood children as Capt. Richard S Reynolds assisted OU ROTC cadets during orientation flights. Forty cadets received hour long training under Col. Leon H Berger and other OU air science staff with pilots showcasing the bomber’s propeller and cockpit features.

Ohio University Richard S. Reynolds Athens OU Air Force Reynolds David H. Polen Fred A. Peters

Tractor Driver Killed in Pomeroy Area Farm Accident

Bobby Ted McClure a 22 year old Crown City man died when a tractor rolled down a 39 foot embankment at the Conrad McCoy farm Boumans Run He was pinned under the vehicle after it overturned McClure had driven near the embankment to install a belt and had worked at the farm about three years Emergency workers and the sheriff investigated and his body was sent to Ewing funeral home

Pomeroy Bobby Ted McClure Crown City Conrad McCoy Bouman’s Run McClure Henry Ewing Moody Parsons Jiden Charlies Russell Ewing Funeral Home

Lectures on Drugs Alcoholism Held Across Athens County

Lester L. Marx of the Narcotics Education Service speaks on drug addiction and alcoholism problems and a children’s program. He will address the Nelsonville Rotary Club on Oct 12 and the Athens County Children's Home at 7 p.m. Oct 24. He has previously spoken to schools in The Plains Albany Trimble Township and Hollister.

Athens County Lester L. Marx Narcotics Education Service Marx Health and Character Educational Service N. Count St Nelsonville Plains Albany Trimble Township Hollister

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births announced for Mr and Mrs Dean A Easler Trimble a son and Mr and Mrs Clarence Warner Athens a son. List of admissions includes Ida Misner Albany Bernice Thompson Athens John Dyer Glouster Frank Ladd Frost Mrs Jennie Meek Athens Cora Tucker Athens Mrs Helen Wallace Athens Margaret Krowles Athens. Dismissals include Mrs Paul Metcalf Guysville and daughter Mrs James Tedrow Athens Mrs Sybil Kittle Glouster Mrs Evelyn King Athens Mrs Pearl Brown Guysville Isaac Van Dyke Athens Mrs Grace Hensler Carpenter Randy Yates Whitehall Gerald Koska Nelsonville Paul Johnson The Plains.

Ida Misner Albany Bernice Thompson Athens John Dyer Glouster Frank Ladd Frost Jennie Meek Cora Tucker Helen Wallace Margaret Krowles Paul Metcalf Guysville James Tedrow Sybil Kittle Evelyn King Pearl Brown Isaac van Dyke Grace Hensler Carpenter Randy Yates Whitehall Gerald Koska Nelsonville Paul Johnson the Plains

Break-in Attempt At Hall's Drug Store In Point Pleasant

Sunday night an attempt to force the front door was discovered at Hall's Drug Store. A tire tool is believed to have been used. The store was previously broken into on March 11 when the front door was forced.

Point Pleasant Hall

Ex Jeweler Joshua Brothers Dies at 83 in Porter

Joshua Allen Brothers, a Rutland and Gallipolis jeweler, died at 7 a.m. Monday at his Porter home. He first opened a shop in Rutland after marrying Eva Sibley on Feb. 28, 1897, then moved to Second and Pine in Gallipolis. He later remarried Jessie Palmer on March 17, 1929. Survived by son Allen Eugene Brothers and siblings Frank, William, and Mrs. Eva Earls. Funeral at Porter Methodist Church.

Gallipolis Joshua Allen Brothers Rutland Porter Eva M. Sibley Second and Pine Sunoco Jessie Palmer Allen Eugene Frank Brothers William Barberton Eva) Earls Huntington Porter Methodist Church Pine Street Cemetery

Three Drivers Fined In Municipal Court

Three drivers cited by city police for traffic violations were fined Monday morning in municipal court. Jerry Raymond McCully of 305 E State St was assessed 10 dollars and costs for failing to observe a traffic signal. George M Garner of Nelsonville 62 was assessed 5 dollars and costs for the same offense. James W Ewing 23 of Hamilton was levied 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Four drivers were cited for overtime parking in a 12 hour zone and two for parking in a restricted zone. all were fined in court today.

Jerry Raymond McCully E. State St George M. Garner Nelsonville Generty James W. Ewing Hamilton

Army Reserve Units Plan Weekly Drills

Army Reserve units meet this week at Ohio University's Carnegie Hall Rooms 101 and 107. Co. C 983rd Engineer Construction Battalion drills at 7 30 p m Tuesday and Thursday in uniform Class A. 84th Division Ren Co drills 7 30 p m Tuesday in uniform Class A.

Army Reserve Ohio University Carnegie Hall Co. C 84Th Division Ren Co

Real Estate Transfers in Athens and Albany Area

Real estate transfers show Jesse Gilkey of Albany to Roger Bartlett in Albany. Albert R. Linsentt of Athens to James Cox, lot 2256 in William Patterson Addition to Athens. Fan Francisco of Athens County to Raymond J. McKee for New Marshfield in Waterloo Township. Della Shaw of Athens Route 2 to Mildred Erwin in Athens County.

Jesse Gilkey Roger Bartlett Albany Lee Township Albert R. Linsentt Athens James Cox William Patterson Fan Francisco Athens County Raymond J. McKee New Marshfield Waterloo Della Shaw Mildred Erwin

Driver Education Age Shift To Spur Enrollment

Columbus reports changes to learner permit rules to boost driver education. A C Felty notes temporary permit validity rises to six months and permits for 15 year olds in driver education drop to age 15 with restrictions. The aim is higher high school participation and better driving outcomes nationwide.

Columbus Department of Highway Safety A. C. Felty Felty State Highway Patrol Feity Ohio Department of Education

Navy recruiting office expanded as servicemen updates reach posting

A reestablished Navy recruiting office at the post office aims to speed enlistment under an expanded program. GMC Roy W. Murray, stationed at Parkersburg, will be available Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Murray returns from a world cruise aboard the J. S. Stockham and previously led Parkersburg’s office. The piece also notes service members in Korea and training assignments at Warren AFB and Fort Bliss, including Pfc Byron L. West and Pvt Robert J. Smallwood, with various training details and next steps for enlistees and cadremen.

Navy GMC Roy W. Murray Parkersburg Murray J. S. Stockham Pfc Byron L. West Delta West Athens 59Th Signal Co Korea Pfc. West Athens High School Kimble Glase Co Columbus

Fellowcraft Club Meets After Paramuthia Lodge Gathering

The Fellowcraft Club will hold a meeting Tuesday night immediately after the Parma thia Lodge gathering. Locals are urged to attend and participate in the scheduled discussions and activities.

Fellowcraft Club A of Paramuthia Lodge

Regularly scheduled driver exams canceled at Logan

Regularly scheduled driver examinations will not be given at Logan on Tuesday, according to an announcement made today.

Logan

Four Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Four drivers arrested over the weekend by the State Highway Patrol were arraigned before Logan Mayor Joseph Phillips. Kenneth Carter, 33, Logan, fined $10 and costs for speeding. Paul Aumand, 20, Columbus, $10 and costs for passing in a hazardous zone. Barbara Mooney, 20, Fredericktown, $10 and costs for unsafe operation. Tyler E. Merritt, 19, Millfield, $10 and costs for passing in a hazardous zone as charged by Chauncey Mayor Charlies Wadley.

State Highway Patrol Logan Joseph Phillips Kenneth Carter Paul Aumand Columbus Barbara Mooney Fredericktown Tyler E. Merritt Millfield Chauncey Charlies Wadley

Columbus Day Closings Slated for Public Offices

Public offices close Tuesday in observance of Columbus Day. Courthouse offices and the County Welfare Department will shut. Banks close as well while the post office remains open for regular deliveries.

County Welfare Department

Rooms Needed for Returning Alumni at Ole Miss Homecoming

Record crowd expected for Ole University Sesquicentennial Homecoming Oct 22 to 24. OV Alumni office reports all public lodging reserved. Alumni residents urged to open homes to accommodate overflow. Arrangements via alumni office MOU extension 723.

Ole University Cutler Hall

Coal Royalty Suit Seeks $476 Royalties in Ohio Court

Benjamin F Kirkendall of the Doo ittle Coal Co Nelsonville files a suit in Common Pleas Court alleging Virgel and Ralph Campbell mined 476 tons of coal on leased property without paying the $1 per ton royalty. He seeks a judgment for the owed amount and an attachment against the defendants.

Mon Pleas Benjamin F Kirkendall Dooittle Coal Co Nelsonville Virgel Ralph Campbell Kirkendall Campbells

New Meters Installed on F State Street

City workers install three hour limit meters on F State Street from Carpenter to N College. Standards set and devices to be placed today and Tuesday. Chief Grogan notes meters will be three hour limits. On E State Street double meters will serve two cars per unit.

F. State St Carpenter N. College Joseph Grogan E. State

Three Hurt in Route 278 Two-Car Crash Near Nelsonville

A Deanville family of four suffered injuries when Ida M Kenney 77 driving collided with Marie Cochran in New Straitsville on Route 278 two miles north of Nelsonville. Theodore Kenney 47 Mary Kenney 10 and Nancy Kenney seven weeks old were taken to Mount Mary Hospital for treatment.

Deanville Nelsonville State Mount & Mary Hospital Theodore Kenney Mary Kenney Nancy Kenney Ida M. Kenney Marie Cochran New Straitsville

County School Board Holds Monthly Meeting

The Athens County board of education conducted its monthly meeting Saturday evening. Bills for the month were read and approved for payment. Members present included Claire M. Bail president Dans Christman Mrs Father Dailey Lewis L. Moore and George Christman county superintendent.

Athens County Board of Education Claire M. Bail Dans Christman Father Dailey George Christman

Liability Insurance Ad Promises Low Cost Family Coverage

A dated advertisement urges readers to consider liability insurance to cover accidents and protect themselves and family. It emphasizes regrets do not pay medical bills and claims can be costly, offering policies starting at $10 per year and inviting further information.

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