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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1950

Page

4

Fox Hunters Field Trials Concluded Largest in 352 Years

The Ohio State Fox Hunters Association closed its four day beach show and field trials with cash awards. Dan Meek Coshocton president called it the largest in 32 years in number and quality of dogs entered. Buckeye Kate owned by H R Watts Utica won the Derby stake. Stride On owned by Mrs Ed Eylar Mt Vernon won All Age.

Ohio State Fox Hunters Association Dan €. Meek Coshocton Buckeye Kate H. R. Watts Utica Jiggs Run Goldie Stride On Ed Eylar Mt. Vernon Mohler W Rose Ann Sally Crow Steel Leslie Perry McArthur Judy Vic Liefheit Pomeroy Scott C. C. Dudding Scott Depot W.va Tom Hustler J. B. Goff Zanesville Stella Smoke Mr. Vernon Jack Hi Smoke R. J. Crock Caldwell Queenie W. E. Harrison Louisville Becky Earl Radcliffe Radcliffe Johnny Royal G. A. Culver Rose Faultless Pete Paint John Evans Oak Hill Ada Vic Liesheit Dore Cy -C Hudding Scotts Depot National Fox Hunters Association Dawson Spring Meek Ohio

Troy Woman Dies at Age 63

Nora Blanche Blake 63 lifelong Troy Township resident died Wednesday at St. Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg West Virginia Survived by husband William Sherman Blake a brother Story Buchanan Hockingport sister Susie Kibble Reedsville four sons Clayton Glenn Story Maywood all of Coolville three daughters Gladys Riggleman Parkersburg Freda Pullins Sadie Cubbison Coolville Funeral set Friday 2 p.m. Eden Church burial in adjoining cemetery Friends may call at White Funeral Home.

Coolville Nora Blanche Blake Troy Township St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia William Sherman Blake Story Buchanan Hockingport Susie Kibble Reedsville Clayton Glenn Story Maywood Gladys Riggleman Freda Pullins Sadie Cubbison Roy Deeter Eden Church White

Chest Drive Results Reported Across Zones

About 10 percent of the Community Chest goal of 12000 has been collected to date. Total collected stands at 1222.12 with zone reports: Zone 7 82.45, Zone 2 80, Zone 3 28.75 led by Mrs Spaulding, Zone 4 34.35. Deadline for contributions is October 23.

Clarke Daily Glen Gardner J. A. Leavitt Ben Spaulding George Merchant Daily

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles McDaniel Albany welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs James Boyd Athens welcome a son. Admitted Clifford DuPuy Athens and Ronald Jewell Shade. Dismissed Verlin Peck Rutland and daughter, and Mrs Miles Shilling Rutland and daughter.

Charles McDaniel Albany James Boyd Athens Clifford DuPuy Ronald Jewell Shade Verlin Peck Rutland Miles Shilling

Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Three drivers were fined Wednesday after arrests by the State Highway Patrol. Lester Wallace, 25, Union Furnace, was fined 5 and costs for crossing a double yellow line, Lawrence McKee, 25, Columbus, 15 and costs for speeding. Ora White, 48, Jackson, was fined 10 and costs for failing to heed a stop sign in Coolville.

State Highway Patrol Roger Friend Logan Lester Wallace Union Furnace Lawrence McKee Columbus Wallace McKee Justice of the Peace T. F. Cecil Coolville Ora White Jackson

AHS Graduate Tops National European History Test

David Lowell White, Athens High School graduate, ranked among the top in a national standardized placement test in European history. Announcement came from A. T. Volwhler, chairman of Ohio University History. White competed with about 50 freshmen at Ohio University.

David Lowell White A. T. Volwhler Department of History Ohio University White Athens High School

Marriage Licenses Registered in Ohio Area

Wendell Floyd Zeeb 21 of Logan and Nora Geraldine Hartsock 18 of Nelsonville Route 1. George Sanborne 47 and Mable Lucile Carsey 26, both Athens Route 5. Donald Frederick McPherson 21 Millfield Route 1 and Martha Jean Snedden 21 Athens Route 1. Ernest Eugene Roberts 20 Ath ens and Audrey Grace Craven 16 Athens. Gene Tunney Staley 26 Chauncey and Redith Spurlock Hensley 27 Millfield Route 1. James Edwin Houck 26 Bladen and Wilda Eileen Davis 22 Nelsonville.

Wendell Floyd Zeeb Logan Nora Geraldine Hartsock Nelsonville George Sanborne Mable Lucile Carsey Athens Donald Frederick McPherson Millfield Martha Jean Snedden Ernest Eugene Roberts Audrey Grace Craven Gene Tunney Staley Chauncey Redith Spurlock Hensley James Edwin, Houck Bladen Wilda Eileen Davis

Rome Canaan School Discusses Water Supply Upgrade

Rome Canaan School officials met with C M Robinson and J Farrell to pursue a safer, more adequate water system. A new well may be drilled about 300 feet southwest on Copeland land, though yield and chemical safety are not yet known.

Rome Canaan C. M. Robinson J. Farrell Athens County Board of Health Rome-Canaan H. G. Southard Board of Health Robinson Charles McBee Herman Ellis Ogg Farrell Rome-Canaan School Board of Education C. H. Copeland

Lost license plates reported at Athens police station

The Athens police report several found plates awaiting owners. Chief Joseph B. Grogan notes four Ohio plates on file X-581-K X-478-V 68104 and 48047. one plate’s tailsight also detached and is kept by the department.

Athens Joseph B. Grogan Ohio

County School Grads To Be Offered Jobs

Letters outlining job opportunities in Washington will be sent to Athens County high school graduates from the last three years. An FBI agent secured the list from the county board. Graduates of Athens Chauncey Nelsonville and Glouster high schools receive starting salaries of 2400 for typists and 2900 for stenographers. Applications will be available at a coming Athens meeting.

Washington, D. C Athens George Christman Cincinnati FBI County Board of Education Chauncey Nelsonville Glouster

Fall Festival Slated At The Plains

An Oct 21 fall festival at The Plains will be held at 7 p.m. at The Corner with public entry. The event features dancing refreshments and entertainment.

the Plains

Tractor trailer hits parked car on President Street

A tractor trailer driven by William J. Antis, 26, of Columbus, struck the rear end of a parked car owned by James Tyson of Youngstown on President Street. The collision involved two out of town drivers and caused a minor accident.

President St William J. Antis Columbus James Tyson Youngstown

Foreclosure Sought by Security Bank Against Clifford Family

A petition for foreclosure of a mortgage to satisfy a note of 842.50 has been filed in Common Pleas Court by the Security Bank against John A. and Frieda Clifford. The bank claims a mortgage on the couple’s property and seeks foreclosure to pay the note. A. W. Royce and S. P. Smith of Glouster Route 4 and County Treasurer Ed Lasch are cited. Royce holds a waranty deed, Smith a mortgage, and Lasch a lien. The plaintiff asks that these parties state their claims at this time.

Common Pleas Court Security Bank John A Frieda Clifford A. W. Royce S. P. Smith Ed Lasch Royce Smith Lasch

Shade Youth Sustains Finger Amputation Injury

Ronald Jewell a 15 year old pupil at Shade School was injured in a manual training room incident involving a plane. He was listed in good condition Thursday at Sheltering Arms Hospital following the loss of two fingers.

Ronald Jewell Letha Jewell Shade Sheltering Arms Hospital

Fifth Man Arrested in Calf Theft Case

Cornelius Ransome, 22, of Zanesville, arrested after being returned from Newark where he was nabbed in a tire theft. He admits riding with Zeke Holbert to steal a calf sold for 50 dollars, claiming only six dollars. Holbert pleads innocent to stealing Lambert's calf and two Featherstone calves. three others charged in Featherstone case. Ransome to be arraigned before Mayor Mickle.

Cornelius “Neeley" Ransome Zanesville Ransome Athens Newark George Bateman W. O. Lambert Sharpsburg Bateman Zeke Holbert Holbert Lambert James Featherstone Near Stewart Featherstone W. P. Mickle

Three Officers Installed By Legion Post 21

K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion installed three officers at the Legion home with Don C. Campbell presiding. Paul Lewis becomes second vice commander, Everett Barnhart is the new chaplain, and John Deissle takes the adjutant post. Future events include a Halloween Dance October 25, an oyster supper November 1, and Armistice Day breakfast November 11. the meeting also paid tribute to past commander David Roe Zenner, who died Tuesday.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Home Don C. Campbell Guysville Paul Lewis Everett Barnhart John Deissle Deissle Sam Alvarez Athens Barnhart Tom Ruth Lewis Athens Legionnaires David Roe Zenner

Attorney to Speak on A Layman's Plate at OU

Chicago attorney Ralph Merriam will speak Thursday at 8 p.m. in Ohio University Chemistry Auditorium. Sponsored by the philosophy and classical language departments the talk is open to the public.

George J. Kienzle Borden Co Midwest Athens Country Club Business and Professional Women’s Club Ohio State University Kienzle Columbus Ralph Merriam Chicago Ohio University

Absentee Balloting Previewed for Athens County Election

Athens County election officials report rising absentee ballot requests with 108 ballots sent to residents abroad or absent from the polling place and about 100 applications from physically disabled voters. Voting for sick and crippled starts Monday with a November 2 deadline at 6 30 p.m. No new registration required to vote in the county.

Athens County Election Board C. W. Gross Athens Countiaes Navy

School Bus Driver Named In Action

The father of nine year old Gary Barber files a $5000 damage suit in Common Pleas Court seeking relief for a permanent hand injury Gary suffered on November 19 1949 as a passenger on Doris Mace s school bus The petition claims Gary was seated near a metal fan and his left hand was injured when entangled in the fan alleging negligence by the driver.

Waterloo Township Common Pleas Doris Mace Howard Barber Gary New Marshfield-Waterloo Gary Barber

Amesville To Meet Halloween Damage Policy

Amesville adopts responsibility policy for damage caused by Halloween revelers. Apprehended culprits will be cited to juvenile court. Beggar's Nights set for Saturday October 28 and Monday October 30, per Mayor Tom Clark.

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