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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1956

Page

6

ETA Installs New Officers at Ath ens High School

The ica Club program meeting at Athens High School Tuesday evening installed officers Melinda Huggins president Sara Baldwin vice president Sharon Wilson secretary and Barb Humphreys treasurer. Sponsor Don Thomann principal. Charles McVey English and Journalism teacher named teacher of the month. Films on teaching and personality shown.

Ica Athens High School Melinda Huggins Sara Baldwin Sharon Wilson Barb Humphreys Don Thomann Charles McVey

Howe Paints Plumbing Lumber Cuts Prices In Town

Small town overhead means lower prices and bigger value. See us for Howe Paints Plumbing Supplies and Lumber of all kinds for home projects and remodeling needs.

Howe

Ermine coat behavior in winter season

The weasel’s fur turns from brown to white during snow season, producing the traditional ermine coat. This seasonal color change helps camouflage the animal in white landscapes.

Johnson elected president of Ohio Insurance Agents

Fred H. Johnson of Columbus, a Nelsonville native and longtime district figure, was chosen president of the Ohio Association of Insurance Agents at the convention in Cincinnati. He begins January 1, 1957, as vice president of Rankin & Johnson, with ties to Zanesville, Newark, and Columbus. He has led the Columbus Insurance Board and the Muskingum County Underwriters Association, and serves as a trustee of Ohio University.

Fred H. Johnson Columbus Nelsonville Ohio Association of Insurance Agents Cincinnati Rankin & Johnson Zanesville Newark Johnson Insurance Board of Columbus Muskingum County Underwriters Assoc Ohio University

Juvenile Court Rules On Two Driving Cases

Gary A. Johnson a 16 year old from The Plains had his license suspended six months after a collision due to failure to stop within a clear distance. Judge Roger J. Jones Sr noted it was his second suspension. An Athens 16 year old girl was fined five dollars for driving without a license with her father filing the affidavit. she must pay from earnings and cannot renew until age 17.

Gary A. Johnson The Plains Johnson Roger J. Jones, Sr Athens Jones

Prospective Members Entertained by KK of C

The Athens Council of Knights of Columbus hosted a prospective member night with about 40 members and guests attending. Carroll Widdoes spoke and screened films of the OU Miami football game. Prospects came from Murray City Chauncey Athens and Shade amid cloudy cooler weather with a 43 to 51 degree day and more d blasts of cold earlier in the week.

Athens

Clinic Slated For Election Workers

A clinic on proper voting procedures will be presented Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Hotel Berry for Republican workers in the county's polling places. Elmer Jones, chairman of the GOP executive committee, said Douglas Trail, an attorney from the office of Secretary of State Ted W. Brown, will explain procedures. A film will be shown during the clinic.

Berry Elmer Jones GOP Douglas Trail Ted W. Brown

Two Divorce Suits Filed In Common Pleas Court

Two wives filed divorce suits in Common Pleas Court. Maude L. Smith seeks alimony and property division from Troy F. Smith after a 58 year marriage begun November 14, 1898. Lottie Manderbach sues Charles E. Manderbach of North Canton for alimony and property share and an injunction to halt disposal of assets. they married April 26, 1952.

Common Pleas Court Maude L. Smith Troy F. Smith Lottie Manderbach Charles E. Manderbach North Canton

Births at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Delmar Wood yard Athens Route 5 welcomed a daughter and Mr and Mrs Barton Derby of Athens welcomed a son. Admissions include Mrs Robert Sheridan Athens Mark Rosenberg Rosa Burke Odessa Howell Elsie Roush. Discharges list Burl Ashcraft Guysville and son Jesse Douglas Athens Mrs John Eggleston Athens Route 2 Mrs Andrew Brozak Athens Charles Hamm Athens Clark Jividen Racine.

Delmar Woodyard Athens Barton Derby Robert Sheridan Mark Rosenberg Rosa Burke Odessa Howell Elsie Roush Burl Ashcraft Guysville Jesse Douglas John Eggleston Andrew Brozak Charles Hamm Clark Jividen Racine

Canaday Fined for Intoxication in Municipal Court

Ronald K. Canaday, age 24, of 60 percent North Court Street, was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court on Wednesday after a city police charge of intoxication.

Ronald K. Canaday N. Court St

Dental Clinic Sees First-Graders At St Pauls Athens

Of 21 first graders examined at St Pauls School in Athens one had perfect teeth defined as no filings cavities or extractions. The clinic was the third in a five part series with Athens city schools and The Plains to be seen in the next two Thursday afternoons. Dr Lenore Stack examined while Mrs Jettie Kelley assisted. Sister Verona, the first grade teacher, supported. Mrs Margaret Bridgewater, sponsor from the Business and Professional Women's Club, hosted with two mothers assisting.

St. Paul's School Athens Plains Lenore Stack Jettie Kelley Verona Margaret Bridgewater Business and Professional Women’s Club Louis Ruman Howard Eschenbacker

Retired Coal Miner Charles Isenberg Dies at 73

Charles Isenberg 73 a retired coal miner of Sugar Creek died at home Tuesday. He was found in his residence Tuesday afternoon by a neighbor. County Coroner J H Elias determined his time of death. Funeral plans pending relatives notification. Friends may visit Jagers and Sons funeral home after 4 p m Wednesday.

Charles Isenberg Sugar Creek J. H. Elias Jagers and Sons

Trial Seen for Suit Against Commissioners

The Fourth District Court of Appeals reversed a ruling of Athens County Common Pleas Court and remanded Daniel Pancake's $37,531.45 damage suit against the county to the trial court for further proceedings. The appeals court disagreed with Judge Francis D. White's dismissal of Pancake's claim after he failed to present it to the county commissioners before filing suit. The case is now deemed ready for trial in White's court.

Fourth District Court of Appeals Athens County Common Pleas Court Daniel Pancake Common Pleas Francis D. White Pancake White

Air Force ROTC To Aid CAP Program

The Ohio University Air Force ROTC Detachment will provide lectures movies and personnel to the Athens Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol to support CAP programs. The Athens CAP Air Force auxiliary reorganized in September 1953 now has 25 active members and 35 cadets.

Ohio University Air Force Rotc Athens Squadron Civil Air Patrol ROTC CAP Athens Cap Air Force Auxilitary

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