Agencies Seek Funds After Board of Trade Breakfast
After a Board of Trade breakfast, solicitors were briefed on goals and needs of six agencies receiving contributions.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1955
Page
7
Appeals Workers Begin Advance Sign‑in For Six Agencies
Workers mark an advance sign‑in for a drive covering Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Mental Health Red Cross Salvation Army and YMCA. Some organizations cannot federate and will run their own solicitation. Advance solicitors receive 123 cards. House canvassing starts October 18. About 40 Rotary volunteers join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Mental ” Health
Red ‘Salvation Army
YMCA
Rotary Club
Kootaga Council Field Executive Montoya outlined income sources
During a Rotary program Montoya explained Boy Scout revenue streams including fees from the boy and troop, sponsoring institution support, national council funds, and drives like United Appeals. He was introduced by E. J. Taylor, Rotary district committee chairman for scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootaga Council
D. D. Montoya
National Council
United Appeals
Montoya
Rotary
E. J. Taylor
Scouts
22 Persons Arraigned and 39 Placed on Probation
In Common Pleas Court on Monday afternoon 22 persons were arraigned with eight pleading guilty nine innocent and four denying. Five men received probation after guilty pleas including Willard Skinner Gordon Lick and Alfred Brooke with fines and jail terms set. Several other defendants entered innocent pleas to charges of driving while intoxicated breaking and entering and non support while some cases were continued or postponed for further study or attorney consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury Wa
Common Pleas Court
Iuilty
Francis D. White
Willard’ ‘Skinner
Gordon Lick
Lorain
Arthur Riley
Athens
Alfred Brooke
Fred Sager
Skinner
Glouster
Alfred
Petty
Brooks
Sead Deen
Ana
ArmnUr
Sager
John Chaney
Chester Lemon
Howard Russell
Coolville
Robert Sager
Ralph Me
Ernest 1. Evans
New Straits Ville
Cana ‘Sheets
Clarence Brown
Trimble
Bobby Dale Dalton
Chester Cotfman
McLeish
Cottman
Incorporation Hearing Set at The Plains for November
The Plains incorporation hearing was scheduled for November 2 with Athens County commissioners, who will hear objections to the proposed incorporation of a village of about 1200 people in the northwest Athens area. The commission also contracted with Hocking County for prisoner care during jail renovations, paying daily rates and covering meals transportation and medical costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plas Hie
At! County
Plaine School
Athene
Tovenshin
Hocking County
Athens County
Three Drivers Fined for Speeding in Municipal Court
Ronald Jeffrey, 22, Route 1, fined 10 dollars for failing to yield and speeding after an accident on Route 90 at Torch. Marge Zaneseille, Route 13 at Jacksonville, paid 23 dollars and costs for excessive speed. James Conker, 42, Buchtel, found guilty of excessive speed and fined 5 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sted
Fuesday
Mihanv
Ronald Jeffrey
Torch
Marge
Speed
Toste i
Servicemen News From Per Sacola and Fort Leonard Wood
Cadet Wolfe a former Ohio University student qualified as carrier pilot after six landings on the light aircraft carrier Saipan in the Gulf of Mexico. Sgt Clifford C. Griffin, son of Mr and Mrs Loman Griffin of Millfield, graduated from the Fifth Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Ft Riley Kan and will assist at Fort Leonard Wood Mo. Pvt Vernal H Well, son of Mr and Mrs Vernal Well Shade Route 1, completed a wire repair course at the Army Ordnance Automotive School in Atlanta General Depot. Lodge meeting set for Savannan Lodge 166 F&AM Athens delegates attend Jehovah's Witnesses assembly at Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Fielde Naval Auxiliary
Persacola
Fla
Wolfe
Ohio University
Navy
WSS
Fifth Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Ft. Riley
Kan
Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt. Vernal H. Well
Vernal Well
Army
Ordnance Automotive School
Atlanta, Ga
Columbus Day Closures Spark Local Office Shutdowns
Officials in Athens announce county and state offices will close in observance of Columbus Day. Courthouse departments and the Welfare Department shut while the liquor store at the state office also closes. Municipal court will close though the post office keeps its regular schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sien
Chris Columbus
Athens
Department of Welfare
Two Men Hurt In Coolville Auto Accident
Two men sustained injuries in separate early morning crashes in the Coolville area. Willie Causey, 25, of Hazard Kentucky, suffered a sprained left arm and a head bruise when his car collided with Nellie E Hornsby as she slowed for oncoming traffic on Route 50. Causey was fined $10 and costs for failing to stop within assured clear distance ahead. A second crash near Chauncey involved Ruth Brown and Elmer Rutter, with Rutter charged with unsafe operation and fined $20 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolvile
Highway Patrol
Willie Causey
Hazard
Delmon Baker
Hoakingport
Nellie E. Hornsby
Colville
Causey
Hornsby
Chauncey
Ruth Brown
Berm
Elmer Rutter
Carpenter Route 1
Meg Minor
Rutter
Nelsonville
Earl Hilleary
Gallipolis Resident Dies at Holzer Hospital
MinuatrULID Mrs. Froy Scott of 843 Second Ave widow of Arthur Scott died at 3 am today in Holzer Hospital. Last rites will be at J Waugh funeral home with Rev Paul M Niswander officiating and burial in Chair’s Gravel Hill Cemetery. Funeral date pending word from sister Mrs Frank Bethy Abbott of St Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minuatrulid
Froy Scott
Second Ave
Arthur Scott
Holzer Hospital
J. Waugh
Paul M. Niswander
Grace Methodist Church
Ch Aire
Gravel Hill
Three Area Students Named OU Cadet Officers
Three area students from Athens county have been appointed cadet officers in the Ohio University Officers Training Corps by Lt. Col. George W. Dickerson. They are Russell D. Smith, Chari E. Atkinson, and John David Mingus, all members of the class of 1956 and sons of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chree Allews County
Ohio University
OU Officers Training Corps
George W. Dickerson
Russell D. Smith
R.A. Smith
Weather report notes freezing morning in Hamsey Run
The mercury dipped to 34 degrees at Hamsey Run this morning with a 9 am reading of 44. After a low of 32, the temperature rose to a high of 37 as UL Weather continued forecasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamsey
Wiener Roast Planned by Athens County Junior Deputies
Athens County Junior Deputy Sheriff's League will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. in the courthouse and will adjourn to a Wiener roast near the city, Deputy Harold Shields announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Colgate Freshman John Cornwell Among 382 New Students
Freshman at Colgate University John Cornwell son of Mr and Mrs A E Cornwell of Athens is listed among 382 new students. Colgate marks 196th year of operation and a total student body of 1326. In Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F AM meets 7 30 pm Thursday announced A E Carter master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate Hamilton
N.Y
John Cornwell
A E. Cornwell
Athens
Colgate University
Masons
Mer New
Marshfield
Constitution Lodge 426
F&am
A. E. Carter
Blood Donor Response Good Says Red Cross
Athens residents turned out in strong numbers for Monday's Red Cross blood mobile, with 110 pints donated. Chairwoman Mrs. Hove called the event successful and noted plans for the final visit on November 3. Donors included many individuals earning gold pins for multiple donations, with dozens more registered to give blood that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hunter Hoot
Richard Whitehouse
Ary Adame
Curtis Dawson
Robert Gibbs
Norman W
Rogers
Pranks
No Jones
Harold Douglas
Basil Jeffers
Jack Canter
Richard
Smith
Wanda ‘Rose
Glen” McDaniel
David Wingett
Jack Wetzel
al Weish
Ite Stevens
Philip Jaelie
David Wutvich
Mreodore
W. Bowen
David’ Spence
Lewis Orris
W” Parent
Frank Deardorff
Evan Barich
Davis "Simons
Wallam Boyd
Alma Seelona Grace
David Kurte
Orit Hower
Sarah King
Florence
Davis
Ronald
Frid
Bruce Kabat
Chester Porter
Allen Weisnbers
Harold
Millen
Cars “Gustavson
Dorothy Wallace
Virginia Sweet
William Jare
Dick Clark
Hazel Creamer
Gary Dean
Anita White
Ulive ‘Rosen
Cordelia Klever
Frank Jeffers
Nellie Anderson
Reumsell
Frank “Batdort
Don Sanders Philip
Henderson
John
Earich
Shelly Cains
John Romine
Vic
Bolin
Glen. Cline
Paul Jerry
Melvin Kibler
Rene Simonetti
James H.” Philips
Judy Ewell
Robert Gamwell
Walter Anderson
Douglas Tali
Arthur Turnbull
Jacob Mirvist
Bod Stocker
Irene
Scot
Tate
Air Josgh Rover
James George
Greg Marna
Sue Guy Gerald’ S
Buster
Howard E. Smiley
Roger Shepherd
Laverence Worstell
Tom Taylor
William Abdella
Bernard, Withers
Helen “Louise Selleck
Russell Bashore
Dorothy Owens
Ruth Glass
William A.” Harmon
Max Ferguson
J.1. Murwee
Idamae Ryan
Geraldine
Ove Sharon Bradley
Gladys Met Iain
Mae Herron
Richard Fucher
Harold Leach
Elton] Swart
James Wolfe
Robert Byarn
Arlene
Golden
Genevive Ammbart
B. ‘Roelonsen
Oh Lovaditel
Helen Crouthher
Will ‘Iam 'Rowe
Harry Lackey
Len Barnhill
Bile Howe
Sandra A Shumate
Olga Looney
Dona
Ld McBride
Margaret Blackwood
Jack Coon
John ‘Parmiter
Warren Reininga
Franklin Maerker
Lowell Rapp
LaPauina France
Ners
Dante Maimone
Harold Young
William J. Kimball
Mildred Hall
Richard “Garrison
Donald Fitazerald
Kenneth Mi. Beery
Toman H. Curry
Francis Disc Grand Chester Marquis
Red Cross
Blaine, Goldsberry
Pat Morgan
Edward
Morea
Edward Sprag
Divorce Petition Filed in Common Pleas Court
Adrienne W Hook files for divorce from Harley E Hook in Greenup Kentucky court. Accuses gross neglect and extreme cruelty after evicting her from their home on October 5. They married October 10, 1942, have three children whose custody she seeks along with alimony and a restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Adrienne W. Hook
Harley E. Hook
Greenup
Shopping trip ends with washout and lost items
A routine town shopping outing turned chaotic as a shopper lost items and faced a washout. Local authorities urge caution in crowded centers and remind residents to secure belongings during peak hours at the town center.
Kiwanis Elects Officers Plans Clothing Drive
Kiwanis Club members at a recent meeting in the City Hall announced next year’s officers led by Earl Washburn as president and Fred Swearingen as first vice president. The board of directors includes Bernard Black Fred Hampton Arthur Kasler Harry Lackey Dr. Robert Main Lowell Rapp and Don Thomann. A clothing drive to replenish the Athens County Welfare Department supply is planned with donors calling Andrew Kovlan at 31987 or delivering garments to the Television and Cable Co on West State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB. Boles
C Hall
Earl Washburn
Fred Swearingen
Sveney Famuy
Russ” McCammon
Bernard Black
Fred Hampton
Arthur Kasler
Harry Lackey
Robert Main Lowell Rapp
Don Thomann
Kiwanis Club
Athens County Welfare Department
Andrew Kovlan
Television and Cable Co
W. State St
Pedestrian Hit and Run On City Street
Edward Foster reported a pedestrian was struck on S Congress Street at President Street. The man was knocked to the pavement, rose, and walked away despite Foster’s attempts to stop him. Police noted no further contact or suspect details and described the pedestrian’s condition as unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Foster
the Plains
S. Congress St
President St
Foster
Births at Heltering Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs Carl Lamy of Athens welcome a daughter. Admissions include Mrs Freda Linscott of Athens Donald Cain of Athens Route 3 Mrs Thomas Wingett of Athens Helen Dalton of Glouster Mrs Arthur Singer of Coolvibe rt Chauncey Ison of Athens Dowler of Chauncey and their newborns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heltering Arms Hospital
Carl Lamy
Athens
Freda Linscott
Donald Cain
Thomas Wingett
Helen Dalton
Glouster
Arthur’ Singer
Coolvibert
Chauncey
Ison
Dowler
Road Repairs Set at Coolville on Route 50
Contract for resurfacing of Route 50 through Colville awarded to Shelly and Son Inc of Thornville. 161.1 miles will be resurfaced with T-35 asphaltic concrete at a cost of $46,500. Completion date set for November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colville
Shelly and Son’ Inc
Thornville
Department of Way
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New York Stock Exchange
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