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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1952

Page

5

Three Injured In Route 50 Crash Involving Mineral Man

An Athens County man, William H. Jenkins 49 Mineral, is jailed in the Vinton County jail on a drunken driving charge after a two car crash on Route 50 east of McArthur Sunday afternoon. Three people were injured in the collision as Jenkins drove on the wrong side of the road meeting Fenton Brown 58 North Kenova head on. Injured were Fenton Brown Betty Brown 60 North Kenova and Robert Taylor Mineral. Jenkins to be arraigned in Vinton County Common Pleas Court.

Athens County Vinton County McArthur Athens Post State Highway Patrol William H. Jenkins Mineral Fenton Brown North Kenova Jenkins Betty Brown Robert Taylor Jerry E. Woodruff Athens Route 5

Protection with Comprehensive Personal Liability Insurance

The ad explains liability coverage for damage to a neighbor s property or injuries from an antenna incident. It emphasizes low cost and broad protection to guard against these hazards.

See Any of the Friendly Agents Listed Below

A compact note invites readers to contact any of several listed agents for assistance, offering options and guidance. The item presents names and supporting contact cues in a terse public notice tone.

Seven Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

The State Highway Patrol reported seven drivers fined over the weekend for traffic offenses. Noel R. Burcham, 18, Logan, $5 and costs for failing to stop. Hagen Brooks, 26, Springfield, $10 and costs for speeding. Vern G. Hall, 30, Gloucester, $10 for passing the yellow centerline. Donald Fonteya, 48, Parkersburg, $10 for speeding. William F. Wolfe, 18, Athens Route 5, $5 for passing without the assured clear distance. Richard L. Hinkle, 22, Clarksburg, $10 for passing at an intersection. Watson B. Burnfield, 20, Athens, $10 for speeding.

State Highway Patrol Roger Friend Logan Noel R. Burcham Hagen Brooks Springfield Vern G. Hall Glouster Charles Wallace Donald Fonteya Parkersburg W. Va Friend Peter B. Seel William F. Wolfe Athens Richard L. Hinkle Clarksburg Justice of the Peace T. F. Cecil Coalville Watson B. Burnfield Charles Rider

Show Goes On for Athens High School Band

Athens High School band members performed a halftime show during the Athens J Jackson game despite being stranded when a bus fuel pump failed. Director Edward Baas and color guard member Dick Hall missed the trip, while others accepted rides with spectators and the show was completed under Clark Higgins.

Athens High School Edward Baas Jackson Mr. Baas Wellston Athens Dick Hall Clark Higgins Anks

Two Drivers Fined After Police Vehicular Pursuit

Two men faced mayor court charges for operating under the influence after separate incidents. Elmer Rutter of Nelsonville crashed a panel truck into a parked car on Mound Street, receiving a $150 fine and 30 days in jail. Jackie Gaye Harper of Canal Winchester Route 1 was jailed after a Route 33 pursuit and arraigned for a $125 fine and 15 days in jail.

Chauncey Police Athens Elmer Rutter Nelsonville Dale Tittle the Plains Mound St Carpenter St Rutter N. Lancaster St Seel Harper Clifford Banfield Chauncey N. Lancaster Banfield

Marshfield Resident James Jackson Dies at 74

New Marshfield resident James Jackson age 74 died at 5 a.m. in Sheltering Arms Hospital after eight months of illness. Survived by daughters Grace Dinsmoor of New Marshfield and Mary Carmen of Mineral, son Marion Jackson of Dayton, and brother William Jackson of Mineral. Funeral 12 p.m. Wednesday at Hoodlet funeral home. Burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday.

New Marshfield James Jackson Sheltering Arms Hospital New Marshfield Cemetery

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Newborns listed for Mr. and Mrs. Bamford Amesville and Mr. and Mrs. Jago Athens. Admitted: Frieda Cook Zaleski, C. T. Warren Athens, Doris McClain Cutler, and others in Athens Glouster Trimble McArthur Jacksonville. Dismissed include Mrs. Marin Athens and daughter, William Barnes Athens, William Frazee Chauncey, and several residents.

Frieda Cook Zaleski C. T. Warren Athens Doris McClain Cutler Joe Spaines Glouster Maude McPherson Albany Thomas Dew Nancy Climer John Dew Frank Skinner Sidney Simpson Suzann Gormley Robert E. Marin William Barnes William Frazee Chauncey Clarence Riley Floyd Boggs Guysville Ernest Minerd Lovina Peck McArthur Joan Gooding Trimble Bonnie Rapp Jacksonville Jennie Bobo Esther Andy Rose Rosenberg

Republican Meetings Planned Across County

GOP meetings are set for 8 p.m. at three locations this week. Saturday Oct 25 at Ames Bern School, Monday Oct 27 at Rome Canaan School, and Wednesday Oct 29 at New Marshfield School.

Ames- Bern Rome-Canaan New Marshfield

Society to Meet at Athens State Hospital

The Athens County Humane Society will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Receiving Hospital at Athens State Hospital. The meeting is open to the public.

FULL USE OF OLL FACILITY URGED

An article praising the Edwin Watts Chubb Library at Ohio University details how the library serves Athens County residents. It highlights the children's room under Gertrude Linnenbruegge, noting increased circulation and weekly school visits. The piece urges community use and outlines plans for adult reading groups.

Obie University Edwin Watts Chubb Dollie Enevoldsen Carthage-Troy High School Enevoldsen Guysville Athens County Ohio University Library Frank N. Jones Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Hall Gertrude Linnenbruegge Miss Linnenbruegge Wids Athens Krakow Kelly Poland Jones Messenger Newsphoto

Athens High School Debate Teams Triumph in Practice Match

AHS affirmative team led by Ann Guerra and Jim Taylor defeated Middletown and Dayton Fairmont. Negative team with Clark Higgins and Richard Peters lost to Middletown and Dayton Oakwood. Dayton Oakwood won the A team title, Middletown took B. Event run by Ohio University Public Address and Forensics. Directors were Dr. L. C. Staats and Thomas Ludlum, with Clayton Smith assisting.

Ann Guerra Jim Taylor Athens High School Middletown Dayton Fairmont Clark Higgins Richard Peters Dayton Oakwood Ohio University L. C. Staats Thomas Ludlum Clayton Smith

Traffic fine levied in Sharpsburg for failure to yield

William H. North, 55, of Sharpsburg Route 1, was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Peter B. Seel for failing to yield the right of way. Police cited North after an October 11 accident at the corner of Mill and North College.

William H. North Sharpsburg Peter B Seel North Mill and N. College

Albany Man Fined for Intoxication Charge

Harry Larch 52 of Albany was fined ten dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Peter B. Lee on a State Highway Patrol intoxication charge.

Albany Harry Larch Peter B. Lee State Highway Patrol

Fines Levied After October Accident in City

Fines for traffic violations stemming from an October 9 collision at Home Street and an adjacent alley were imposed on drivers Gerry Miskimen and Henry Sall by Mayor Peter B. Seel. Each faced individual fines and costs after counter charges by car owners. police had not been notified of the wreck.

Peter B. Seel Charles Gerry F. Miskimen State St Henry Sall Veterans Village Miskimen Sall Home St

Midwestern Thermometer Dips To 29 Degrees

The mercury dropped below freezing for the fourth consecutive day reaching 29 and only rising to 34 by 9 a.m. Weekend highs ranged from 28 to 65 with lows near 26 to 28 across Friday through Sunday.

New Plastic Coating for Linoleum Cuts Cleaning Time

A new blustre non skid coating called Glaxo dries in about one hour and seals out dirt. It is not a wax and lasts for months, ideal for linoleum and cabinet tops. Available at Uhlman’s, 19 S Court.

Uhlman's S. Court

Statewide Ohio History and Citizenship Award Contest Open

About 5000 Ohio high school juniors and seniors took preliminary exams for 98 statewide entrants in the sixth annual Ohio History Government and Citizenship awards. 88 county winners and 10 at large winners will compete November 21 22 at Ohio University campus with 245 dollars in cash prizes.

Ohio University State Department of Education Ray G. Wood

Two Men Fined on Intoxication Counts

Two men were fined Saturday by Mayor Peter B. Seel on intoxication charges filed by Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce. William H. Burt, 30, New Marshfield, pleaded guilty and paid 50 dollars with 35 dollars suspended. William Butcher, 21, Stewart Route 1, paid 50 dollars with 25 dollars suspended.

Peter B. Seel Frank Joyce William H. Burt New Marshfield William Butcher Stewart Route 1

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