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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1961

Page

2

Five Trial Dates Slated By Court

Five defendants from the October term grand jury faced arraignments before Judge John Bolin and entered innocent pleas. Bonds were set at 100 dollars each, with trial dates assigned: Juanita Carr The Plains for cutting with intent to wound on Oct 24, Vaneta Shaw Glouster for assault and battery on Oct 26, Norma Jean Carter Jacksonville for assault and battery on Nov 2, Billie M Beckley Cincinnati for non support on Nov 13, and Lawrence Andrews Glouster for non support on Nov 17.

Common Pleas Court John Bolin Joseph B. Vanity Jr Juanita Carr the Plains Vaneta Shaw Glouster Norma Jean Carter Jacksonville Bill Ie M. Beckley Cincinnati Lawrence Andrews

Open House Planned By SEO Center

Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center announces an open house from 2 to 4 p m Sunday October 29 at N College Street. Dr Herbert Whanger says board discussed it at Thursday’s monthly meeting. Five staff will attend to answer questions no tours. Dr A A Baldwin presiding.

Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center N. College St Herbert Whanger Whanger A. A. Baldwin

Three Skydivers Plan 20 000 Foot Jump Over Athens

Tom Baldwin a Athens skydiver and veteran paratrooper will jump with Larry Hawk of Athens and Gene Hamilton of Gallipolis from a Beechcraft at 11 to 12 a.m. weather permitting over the Albany area The trio aims to free fall to 17 000 18 000 feet before deploying parachutes and Baldwin will film the stunt if feasible from Ohio University Airport.

Albany Tom Baldwin Athens Larry Hawk Gene Hamilton Gallipolis Baldwin Reynoldsburg Ohio University

Cold dismal rain falls in Athens ends mild spell

A cold damp rain moved through Athens Friday morning ending a week of mild weather. U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer logged a 9:30 a.m. temperature of 41 degrees, up just one degree from the low. Rainfall reached .78 inches with light precipitation continuing as temps fell from Thursday's 77 degrees before a cold front.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Two drivers cited by the State Highway Patrol pleaded guilty in Municipal Court on Friday. Jack Bricker, 35, of Athens Route 2, was fined $15 and costs for following too closely. Harley Jackson Wilfong, 22, of Chesterville, faced $5 and costs for parking on the wrong side of the highway.

State Highway Patrol Jack Bricker Athens Harley Jackson Wilfong Chesterhill

Bond Forfeited By Athens Man In Speeding Case

Reary A. Murchison Jr., 23, of Athens Route 5, forfeited a $21 bond in Municipal Court on a State Highway Patrol speeding citation.

Reary A. Murchison Jr Athens

Final Sermons For Athens Pastor Wooten

The Rev. Carl L. Wooten of the First Church of the Nazarene preaches his final sermons in Athens before taking a call to Wooster. During five years, the church gained 112 new members, weekly Sunday school attendance rose by 55, and the property added include a $26,000 parsonage, a $12,000 annex, a 50 car lot, and new organ and piano. Wooten also planned a new study and is noted for civic service with the Athens Ministerial Association and YMCA board involvement.

Carl L. Wooten First Church of the Nazarene Wooster Mr. Wooten Wooten Church of the Nazarene Athens Ministerial Association Ymca Board of Directors Athens State Hospital

Red Cross Seeks Blood for Open Heart Surgery

Athens County Red Cross urges blood donations for an upcoming drive on Oct 30 and 31. Dr. Charlotte Winnemore says 0 positive blood is needed for post operative care after open heart surgery for an 18 year old. 20 pints are required per operation and demand is high for negative types O A B AB. Call LY 3-1652 to schedule.

Athens County Red Cross Charlotte Winnemore Columbus Regional

City Announces Third Promoted Test For Police Fire Roles

A third examination for city patrolmen and firemen is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, per Ira W. Burnfield, president of the municipal civil service commission. Applicants from the county may apply, with city residence required if appointed. a vacancy exists on the police department.

Ira W. Burnfield Municipal Civil Service Commission Burnfield Police

New Marshfield Man Fined Fifteen Dollars and Costs

Dale Eugene Hunter of New Marshfield was fined 15 dollars plus costs in County Court on a petty larceny charge. The sheriff's department said Hunter, of New Marshfield Route 1, was accused of taking five gallons of gasoline last week.

New Marshfield Man Dale Eugene Hunter New Marshfield Hunter

Ohio School Boards Set 6th Annual Meet Here

Delegates from 716 Ohio boards of education will meet in Columbus on November 16 for the sixth annual Ohio School Boards Association business meeting under the theme Ohio Can Provide Quality Education for All. Athens County will be represented by Mrs. Esther Dailey Albany and W Parker Walker Athens.

Ohio Boards of Education Ohio School Boards Association Ohio Athens County Esther Dailey Albany W. Parker Walker Athens

Gross Neglect Cited In Divorce Petition

Robert L. Cain of Glouster seeks a divorce from Joyce Ann Cain of Dayton on grounds of gross neglect. Petition filed in Common Pleas Court. The couple married April 10 in Nelsonville.

Robert L. Cain Glouster Joyce Ann Cain Dayton Common Pleas Court Nelsonville

Teaching Benefits Of A College Career Outlined

Dr J P Elder dean of Harvard graduate school outlined four practical advantages for college teaching including better pay, nobility, promotion structure and tenure. He cited spiritual gains such as expanding knowledge and the excitement of new students on campus. OU chem chair Dr Jesse Day and Gary Hawkins joined the forum, moderated by Dr John Highlander. about 300 attended.

J. P. Elder Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Elder Jesse H. Day Chemistry

Two Injured In Township Road Crash

Two people were injured Thursday morning in a two car crash on Bates Road south of Athens. Driver Donald R. Whan 18 and passenger Margaret Lowery 47 sustained injuries. Whan cited for driving left of center.

Bates Road Athens Donald R. Whan Margaret Lowery Albany Lowell V. Lowery State Highway Patrol Whan Lowery

Athens County Land Transfers Signal Wide Property Swaps

A series of land transfers in Athens County involve multiple parties including Earl A. Morris Irene Morris Kate Burdette Edith Chase Edward D. Stanley Dana C. Heck James H Williams Paul M Hawk Bonnie Alma Joseph M M Everett Mowery Thurman Black John Savage Frank Wood and others. Transactions cover acres and parcels across Trimble Nelsonville Lee Canaan Athens Glouster and Troy townships with values ranging from 1.39 acres to 65 acres.

Richard E. Morris Glouster Irene Morris Trimble Thomas E. Ashton Highland Ave James L. Buffington Athens Nelsonville Kate Burdette Edith Chase Albany Lee Township Edward D. Stanley Columbus H. Perry Munn Pollyanna Armstrong Marietta Jessie L. Beaver Et al Bern Township Dana C. Heck H. Gloria Laufhutte Morris Ave James H. Williams Athens County Elbert Sams Canaan Paul M. Hawk Bonnie Alma Joseph William R. Newbanks Vienna W. Va M. M. Everett Mowery Parkersburg W.va Troy Township Edward F. Koch Thurman Black Black Lick Mattie Culver Bobo Orville Bobo Svisher Coal Co John Savage Lodi Frank Wood William T. James Alexander Township Harry C. Lowe Madge V. Lowe Caldwell Jerold William Dewitt Belpre Joseph Baker Coolville Rodney Rhodes James C. Hickel Carthage Walter Wend York Township Mildred Louise Andrews

Lawyer Tells Board Duties

William Rowland city solicitor outlined the zoning board of appeals legal responsibilities at a recent meeting. No final decision was made on Phi Mu Sorority’s application to build a $150000 house at College and Church Streets.

Zoning Board of Appeals William Rowland Rowland Phi Mu Sorority N. College St College and Church St

Child Hurt In Fall At Charles Street

Fire department rescue team responded to 9 Charles St at 1 09 p m Thursday after 18 month old Connie Butler fell from a chair. She suffered a possible left arm fracture and was placed in a splint before being taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Connie Butler Grover Butler Sheltering Arms Hospital

Common Pleas Grants Two Divorces in 1960s Marriages

The Common Pleas Court granted two divorces on grounds of gross neglect. Marla Hall Snowden gained custody of one minor child after divorcing Jack E. Snowden. the couple wed July 16, 1960 in Canal Winchester. Geraldine N. Ball received custody of two minor children in her divorce from James L. Ball. they married July 6, 1952 in Amesville.

Common Pleas Court Marla Hall Snowden Jack E. Snowden Canal Winchester Geraldine N. Ball James L. Ball Amesville

Church Seeks Court Permission to Sell Bequest Property

Trustees of the First Christian Church in Athens petition Common Pleas Court for the right to sell real estate. The church aims to dispose of a one story residence on Coulson Ave, willed to them from the estate of the late Lillie Virginia Nicol.

Church First Christian Church Athens Common Pleas Court Coulson Ave Lillie Virginia Nicol

Perry County Senior OU Class President Elected

Doug Dunkle a New Lexington senior and Sigma Chi member was elected Ohio University senior class president with 144 votes, eight more than rival Ralph Knight of Chester. Dunkle pursues a BSC degree.

Perry County Doug Dunkle New Lexington Ohio University Dunkle Sigma Chi Fraternity Ralph Knight of Chester

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