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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1955

Page

3

Land cases filed over Route 50 relocation project in Albany

The Ohio Department of Highways filed two eminent domain actions in Common Pleas Court over Route 50 relocation between Athens and Albany. Plaintiffs seek compensation and right of way for multiple parcels, including Whaley and Dotson property owners, with offered sums detailed for each tract. The case notes that other tracts and court actions are expected as the state pursues highway rights.

Athens Albany Common Pleas Department Of|t ‘Highways J. W Helena Whaley Sunset Drive W. D Whaley Columbus Department of Natural Resources Warren Allee Mae Dotson Tesidue Dotsons

Waltonians Hear Convention Report At Co focon

Waltonians will hear a report on the Izaak Walton Gage State Convention at Co focon on October 14 36. The Athens chapter meets at League Park at 7 30 pm with reports by Wilson Smith and Tom Futchison. A solo will be shown and members may bring friends.

Izaak Walton Gage Athens League Park Lawence Helwig Ram Tan Wilson Smith Tom Futchison Ew Solo Fii Walloaians

Milk Sales Case Ruling Seen In Common Pleas Court

Testimony in the Milk Sales case ended August 30 with closing briefs filed by both sides. Farmers allege officials harmed their cooperative efforts and ran an illegal election while Milk Sales denies wrongdoing. Judge James Kinnison presiding in the Common Pleas Court. In a separate item, Fylde Helwig of Columbus jailed for failure to pay fines after intoxication found in Municipal Court.

Jen James Kinnison Jack Jon Wounty Nouniea Common Pleas Court Columbus Fylde Helwig

Decorate in a Day Be a Good Neighbor United Appeal

Campaign urges community members to participate in a single day to donate and show neighborly spirit. Local organizers emphasize shared responsibility and measurable impact through the United Appeal drive.

Driving course enrollment at Athens High School expands

Thomas W. Bonsentations 1955 Ford is used by instructors Bensley and Mathews to train students in a new driving program at Athens High School. About 90 students signed up though only 30 can be accommodated to ensure each student gets at least one lesson per week. Students may join at 16 with 15 year olds receiving restricted permits. Bowen studied driving education at the General Motors Institute in August.

Thomas W Bowen General Motors Institute Drvier Educ

Rites for John Philip Fischer in Zaleski Friday

Funeral services for John Philip Fischer 79 of Zaleski will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the family residence conducted by Rev. Mervin Hess. Burial follows in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at Dowler Ferguson Hughes here Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday noon to 7 p.m. then at the Zaleski home after 7 p.m. Thursday.

John Philip Fischer Zaleski Sheltering Arms Hospital Mervin’ Hess Oak Grove Dowler - Ferguson - Hughes

Colley 48 Dies After Illness at Mother's Home

Sterbert Francis Colley 48 died Tuesday at his mother Mrs. Osa Chadwick's home 80 Grosvenor Street where she had stayed during an illness. Surviving are his wife Wilma a sister Mrs. Louise Tower and his mother. He formerly worked at Ray-Glaw Stove Co in Athens and later ran a farm on Route 56 west of Athens. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at Jagers funeral home. services Friday 2 p.m. by Rev Drell H. Goff. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.

Sterbert Francis Colley Osa Chadwick Grosvenor St Colley Eagles Lodge Ray-Glaw Stove Co Athens Wilma Louise Tower Jagers Funeral Home Drell H. Goff West Union Street

Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples

George Meaner 30 and Catherine Robinson 28 Athens. Earl Goodin 23 and Martha Bobo both of Athens. Donald Lawrence 23 Sharpsburg and Janet Douglas 25 Poston. Keith Hanson 23 Amesville and Joan Klingenberg 20 Athens. Albert Gordon 59 Jacksonville and Ina Mae Gordon 90 Glou ster.

George Meaner Catherne Robinson the Plas Earl Goodin Martha Bobo

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