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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1958

Page

7

United Appeal Drive Reaches First Quarter Milestone in Athens

United Appeal drive in Athens reports one quarter of its $37,750 goal achieved. Frank Nolan says $8,948.57 is in from divisional chairmen, with Ohio University led by Don E. Perry contributing the largest early gift of $1,500 from Royal McBee Corp. Campaign house to house starts tonight 5 to 9 p.m. under Mrs. Erskin's direction.

United Appeal Frank Nolan Nolan Ohio University Division Don E. Perry Royal McBee Corp Samuel B. Erskine

Murphey Insurance Agency Opens in N Court Ey

Jessie W. L 14 percent owner manager at Murphey Insurance Agency announces services at 14 percent fee structure. Phone 31916 listed for contact and inquiries.

Dates Listed For Overseas Yule Mailing

Christmas parcels cards and letters should be sent to members of armed forces overseas between Nov 1 and Nov 20 per local post master Arthur Cornwell. Air mail deadlines are Dec 1 to Dec 10. Enclose a contents slip and complete a form for certain APO and NPO packages. Do not send matches lighter fluid tobacco or coffee to some military post offices. Check with the post office before packing.

Arthur Cornwell

John E. Scott War Veteran Dies at 35 in Athens

John Edward Scott age 35 of 9 Hocking St died Sunday night in Sheltering Arms Hospital after illness spanning months. He served in the Army in World War II South Pacific and worked for Athens Machine for 11 years. Survived by wife Arlina Marie two daughters his mother sister and brother with funeral Wednesday at Central Ave Church. military rites at West Union Street Cemetery conducted by K T Crossen Post.

John Edward Scott Hocking St Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department Canaanville Athens Rome- Canaan South Pacific Athens Machine Central Ave James C. Charney West Union Street K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes

Cab Damaged In Freak Accident In Columbus Road

A noon Sunday wreck on Columbus Road involved an Economy Cab driven by Earl White 51 of Spring Street. White said a set of dual wheels slid from a southbound tractor driven by Herbert McIntyre 31 of Long Bottom and struck his cab, damaging the windshield and top.

Columbus Rd Earl White Spring St Herbert McIntyre Long Bottom

Salvation Army relies on United Appeal to fund outreach

Salva tion Army leaders review last year’s work showing 8000 youths in programs 1315 families aided 151 transient meals. Holiday season involved 1000 toys 250 food orders and 1250 people assisted. Through Oct 31 United Appeal campaigns all seven groups, supporting future growth and inclusive service.

Salvation Army Betty Jacobs United Appeal

Former Finance Director Speaker At SOLA Dinner Meet

Robert R. Bangham, executive secretary of the Ohio Society of CPAs, will address the joint dinner of School Masters and Women's Clubs at First Methodist Church during the Southeastern Ohio Education Association convention. Bangham, a four term Ohio legislator and former House Finance Committee chair, has held multiple state finance roles and Rotary leadership. Reservations due to Mary Dillon at 151 E State St Athens.

Robert R. Bangham Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants First Methodist Church Southeastern Ohio Education Association Bangham Ohio State University Ohio General Assembly House Ohio Penal Industries Rotary Buckeye Boys State Commission Francis N. Hamblin Ohio University College of Education Tom O'Keefe Ohio Education Association M. Bryan Morton State Department of Education Glouster High School James Wisvari Lloyd Gray Nelsonville Maude Stauffer Athens Mary Dillon E. State St

Two Injured In Area Traffic Crash Sunday

An 18 year old Marietta resident Ronald Paxton and passenger Faye Warren were injured early Sunday when their eastbound car struck an embankment near Route 50 about five miles east of Route 329. Paxton suffered a broken nose and Warren facial lacerations with a sprained ankle and both were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Marietta Sheltering Arms Hospital Ronald Paxton Faye Warren Paxton

Four Drivers Fined Jailed After DWI Pleas in Municipal Court

Four drivers charged with driving while intoxicated pled guilty at a Monday Municipal Court arraignment. Each received a $125 fine plus costs, three days in jail, and a three month license suspension by Judge John F. Newcomb. Charles Allen Moss, 25, Chillicothe. Arthur Kish, Corning Route 2. Arthur J. Blackford, 34, Athens. Roger Kermit Clark, 45, Coolville Route 3 were arraigned on charges from state patrol, sheriff, and city police.

John F. Newcomb Charles Allen Moss Chillicothe State Highway Patrol Arthur Kish Corning Sheriff's Department Arthur J. Blackford Athens Roger Kermit Clark Coolville

Civil Service Listings Open Exams For Posts

The U S Civil Service Commission announced exams for student trainee posts in science technical agriculture accounting statistics and veterinary fields with annual salaries from 3255 to 3755. Also seeking electronics training instructors at 4040 to 4980 for Keesler AFB Mississippi military personnel officers for Clinton County AFB Delaware Wilmington and Bakalar AFB Columbus Indiana applications from the post office examiner in charge Cecil Cooley.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Keesler Air Force Base Miss Clinton County Wilmington Bakalar Afb Columbus Ind Cecil Cooley

Cambridge man fined for parking violation on Route 33

Dennis Hamme a 22 year old Cambridge was fined ten dollars and costs Monday in Municipal Court on a State Highway Patrol charge of parking in a no parking zone opposite the 33 Club on Route 33.

Dennis Hamme Cambridge State Highway Patrol Route

Births and Admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Russell Heather ly Torch and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Robert Butcher Athens. Admissions include Cecil Keirns Athens Mrs Herbert Hartley New Marshfield Route 1 Mrs Leslie Davis Athens Edward Thomas Athens Paul Evener Athens Route 3 Baby Girl Weiss Athens Route Mrs Kenneth Andrus Athens Mrs J W Owen Athens Mrs Kenneth Thomas Athens Alfred Morgan McArthur.

Russell Heatherly Torch Robert Butcher Athens Cecil Keirns Herbert Hartley New Marshfield Leslie Davis Edward Thomas Paul Evener Baby Girl Weiss Kenneth Andrus J. W. Owen Kenneth Thomas Alfred Morgan, McArthur

Meader Rites Tuesday in Chester for Emma F Meader

Funeral services for Emma Fick Meader 82 who died Friday in Roanoke Va will be held Tuesday at 3 30 p m at Ewing funeral home with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery Chester She is survived by a brother Dana Fick of Chester Friends may call at the funeral home.

Pomeroy Emma Fick Meader Roanoke Ewing Funeral Home Mound Hill Chester Dana Fick

Weather Roundup Shows Warmer Monday Conditions

Clear and warmer weather prevailed Monday with the rural Hamley Run station reporting a 9 a.m. temperature of 40, nine degrees above the early morning low. Overnight low was 24 Sunday, with an afternoon high of 69. Extremes for Friday and Saturday reached 43 and 80, then 43 and 63.

Hamley Run

Foreclosure Suit Filed Over 81 Acres in Waterloo Township

A foreclosure action filed in Common Pleas Court by county treasurer T O Kincade seeks 342.40 in taxes penalties and interest on 81 acres in Waterloo Township. Defendants include Mile Six and Verna Woodyard both of Columbus Clarence H Six Emma Spires Ethel Haneman Hazel Pinkley Grace Mace and the Ohio Division of Aid for the Aged. Harrison Six died intestate April 27 1947 and his wife died intestate January 18 1957. the seven listed defendants are their heirs. A first lien is noted and foreclosure is requested if payment is not made soon.

Common Pleas T. O. Kincade Mile Six Verna Woodyard Columbus Clarence H. Six Emma Spires Lancaster Ethel Haneman Barberton Hazel Pinkley Akron Grace Mace Carbondale Ohio Division of Aid For the Aged Waterloo Township Harrison Six

City police charge two in intoxication pleas

Two Athens men faced Municipal Court pleas of guilty on intoxication charges. Des mond Ash, 25, was fined 25 dollars plus costs for a first offense. Vern Scott, route 4, a repeat offender, was fined 50 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Desmond Ash Athens Vern Scott

Patrol cites pickup cited in pedestrian stop case

Austin Jr. Canton 40 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a State Highway Patrol charge of stopping on a traveled highway to pick up a pedestrian. He paid a $20 fine plus costs after being picked up Saturday night at the Routes 33 and 50 A intersection.

Siles Austin Jr Canton State

Bricker Criticizes Liberals at Ohio Fundraiser

About 200 Republicans heard U.S. Senate candidate John W. Bricker condemn liberals as the most reactionary force while urging turnout for the November elections. He praised Eisenhower, warned of inflation and debt, and called for a strong Republican Congress to balance the budget and stabilize the dollar.

Vic Sherow Walter Reuther Ohio John W. Bricker U.S. Senate Bricker Eisenhower Congress United States Washington William A. Mechem Republican Homer Abele James Collier O. F. Rowland William O O

Two Fined On 4 Counts In Municipal Court

Mary Lou Bare 18 of Baltimore paid 15 dollars fine plus costs for driving left of center and 25 dollars for possessing no operator's license. Robert G Dill ard 24 of Lenoir North Carolina was fined 25 dollars plus costs on each of two charges reckless operation and permitting an unlicensed operator to drive. They were picked up weekend on Route 50 driving a New Mexico registered auto.

State Highway Patrol Mary Lou Bare Baltimore Robert G. Dillard Lenoir N. C New Mexico

Second Hitch Hiking Arrest Reported In Week

Elmer Kisor aged 38 of New Marshfield Route 1 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a State Highway Patrol hitch hiking charge. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs after being picked up near the Routes 33 50 A intersection following a patrol call about a highway accident north of town near Coolville.

Elmer Kisor New Marshfield Kisor Coolville

Two Cited Into Court On Fighting Charge At Johnson's Inn

Two men charged with fighting Saturday night at Johnson's Inn appeared in Municipal Court. George Wallace Misner of Athens admitted the charge and paid a $25 fine plus costs. Paul Evener of Athens pleaded innocent and was held on a $50 bond for hearing Thursday morning.

Johnson's Inn George Wallace Misner Athens Paul Evener

Teen pleads innocent to speeding charge

James F. Tallarovic, 19, Reed Hall, pleaded innocent after being charged with speeding at 65 mph in a 50 mph zone. He posted a $20 bond for a court appearance next Thursday.

James F. Tallarovic Reed Hall

Plainsville man pleads guilty to improper passing charge

Kenneth Van Sickles of The Plains pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a State Highway Patrol charge of improper passing. He was fined $20 and costs.

Kenneth van Sickles the Plains

Driver Class Hears Cases Before Court

Athens Municipal Court overflowed as Chauncey-Dover High School driver training students visited Monday morning. More than 20 members listened to cases, watched defendants in the jury room, and took notes. Judge John F. Newcomb spoke after adjournment explaining traffic rules and court procedures.

Athens Chauncey-Dover High School John F. Newcomb

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Ora Athens Murphey Insurance Agency Jessie W. L N. Court Mgr Athens CO Rour Insurance Coreves Donald K. Barstow C. B. Dillon D. M. Goddard Houck & van Dyke, Inc Earl F. Mathews Inc C. M. Gill and Co Murphey Ins Dwight H. Rutherford Peter B. Seel Joseph Seiple Nelsonville, Ohio U.S John E. Scott Ney Papa Wes Arae W. Washington St Tel Scotty Roberts E. Main St Second St Gallipolis The Athens’ United Appeal Fund SOLA Robert Bangham Hocking County Jackie Owens Logan Owens Boyd Kinser Edgar Stump Rockbridge Stump Ruth Kinser Anton Facine Robert Dickson James Ansley Kenton Facine Dickson Civil Service Patrol Scotts Scott's Family Yames Kerr-Hunter Donald K Barstow Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co Wayne Ward Pol. Adv Mac's Thrifty Store West State St R. G. Puckett First Baptist Church National Board OF Fire Underwr Houck & Vandyke, Inc Insurance Service O. G. Houck Don M. Reed W. Union
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