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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1958

Page

7

Wright Freed By Court On Forged Check Count

Russell T. Wright of Charleston West Virginia faced six indictments for passing forged checks but after entering a guilty plea to larceny by trick Judge Frank White sentenced him to pay 300 dollars and costs 90 days in jail with the fine suspended and 5.10 dollars due within 60 days. A trial for one count was cancelled and another set for next Monday before Judge White without a jury.

Common Pleas Court Francis D. White Russell T. Wright Charleston W. Va Joseph B. Vanity Jr Wright Trick White Floyd W. Davis Columbus Ohio Joseph Estep Athens Estep Vanity Ralph Taylor Buchtel Lone Frank White Hockingport Omar Saunders Deanville Grand Larceny

Columbus Pastor To Speak At Chapel

The Rev. John E. Evans of the First Unitarian Church of Columbus will deliver a sermon on Unitarianism in the Modern World at 6 30 p m Sunday in the Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel. Evans, a University of Iowa and Harvard Divinity School graduate, will be introduced by Walter W. Wright, president of the Athens Fellowship, with a public meet after vesper services.

John E. Evans First Unitarian Church of Columbus Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial University of Iowa Harvard Divinity School Walter W. Wright Athens Fellowship Evans Wright

Burson Sawmill Operator Dies at 66

Ralph Emerson Burson 66 of Pomeroy Road died Friday morning after a heart attack. He co owned Burson Supply Store with his late father and since 1935 ran Burson Sawmill. Survived by wife Carrie two daughters Doris Ferry Mich Kathryn Gillogly Columbus six grandchildren and a brother. Friends may call Saturday after noon. services Sunday 3 p.m. by Rev Dale Bumgardner. Burial Shade.

Ralph Emerson Burson Pomeroy Road Fire Department Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr. Burson George Harriet Burson Pratts Fork Athens County George Burson Burson Pomeroy Carrie Doris Ferry Clemens Mich Kathryn Gillogly Columbus Rudolph Burlingham Flossie Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Dale Bumgardner Shade

Mill Street Resident Blanche Burch Fulton Dies at 83

Blanche Burch Fulton 83 of 118 Mill Street died Friday after months of illness. Survived by husband Eber M. Fulton a brother Gilbert Crawford four sisters and many grandchildren. Services Sunday 1 p.m. at South Canaan Church with Rev. Claire Thompson officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home calls after Saturday noon.

Blanche Burch Fulton Mill St Athens County James A Luella Crawford Athens South Canaan Baptist Church Harvey Burch Lutie Kincade Eber M. Fulton Gilbert Crawford Elma Butts Carrie Hill Anna Fulton Coon Rapids Iowa South Canaan Claire Thompson Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes

World War II Veteran Howard C Clendenin Dies in Athens

Howard C. Clendenin 39 died Thursday at home on Athens Route 2 after a three year illness. He served in the European theater and attended Waore Ridge Community Church. Survived by wife Gladys, daughter Lillie, three sons Howard Jr Ronald and Raymond, a sister Mrs Wanda Tennehill, brother Ronald of New Albany and three half sisters. Funeral conducted Saturday 2 p.m. at Waore Ridge Church by Rev Leslie Buck with burial at New Marshfield. Friends may call at the residence.

Howard C. Clendenin Athens Waore Ridge Gladys Lillie Howard, Jr Ronald Raymond Wanda Tennehill Sterling New Albany Hazel Garretson Riverside W. Va Margaret Holcomb Elkview Mabel Hess Vore Ridge Church Leslie Buck New Marshfield

Driver Hurts as Deer Killed in Two Area Crashes

A Nel sonville driver injured and a deer killed in separate crashes investigated Thursday by the State Highway Patrol. Thurman Thompson, 47, New Straitsville, struck the deer on Route 33 in Hocking County when the animal crossed in front of his car while being chased by a dog near the Route 374 junction. William Lawson, 46, was treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital for a deep head laceration after his southbound semi tractor hit a power pole when brakes failed during a turn.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Thurman Thompson New Straitsville Hocking County Thompson William Lawson Mount St. Mary Hospital

Three Naturalization Applicants Filed By Albany and Athens Residents

Three naturalization applications were filed in the Office of Clerk of Courts by Walford Baumgarter and his wife Alice, of Albany, and Alexander Macos of Athens. No hearing date set yet as filings must precede action. Police cited drivers for speed, excessive for conditions and license plate violations after accidents in Coolville and Chauncey area. one injury reported none.

Clerk of Courts Phyllis Cross Walford Baumgarter Alice Albany Alexander Macos Athens

Route 33 land appropriation suit filed in Common Pleas

Charles M. Noble files a case over Route 33 land needs between Chauncey and Athens. Residents Abdella and Herdman families plus Poston and Smith heirs face proposed state compensation of 3410.20 for about half an acre and 3185.20 for land with 225 for a structure. The court action follows plans to place an access road through a miniature golf site near Routes 33 and 50 A. Defendants have 30 days to accept the finding or seek higher compensation. fifth state suit with one prior settlement of 175.

Chauncey Athens Common Pleas Charles M. Noble Francis Edward William Mary Lou Abdella Richard Arrella Herdman Clinton L Delia Poston George H Clara B. Smith Postons and Smiths

Woodruff Divorce Granted in Athens County Court

A decree of divorce was granted to Jennie K. Woodruff from Jerry E. Woodruff. They wed June 14, 1953, in Athens County. Custody of two minor children awarded to Jennie with Jerry ordered to contribute to support.

Common Pleas Jennie K. Woodruff Jerry E. Woodruff Athens County

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