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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1957

Page

7

SOEA Teachers Hear State Chief and Judge at Athens Dinner

About 250 attended the Southeastern Ohio Education Association dinner in Athens High School. Dr. E. Holt, state superintendent, and Judge F. J. Bell of the Ohio Supreme Court spoke on education and behavior. Officers elected were Maude Stauffer, Rachel Murrey, and Herman Humphrey. Mrs. Eloise Mechling led songs and Nelsonville High School band provided music.

Carol F. Dean E. Holt Southeastern Ohio Education Association Holt Ohio Athens High School SOEA F. J. Bell Ohio Supreme Court Maude Stauffer Athens Rachel Murrey Glouster Herman Humphrey the Plains Bell G. E. T. Kittel Albany E. E. Holt Josie Dornbirer New Lexington Richard Essex Athens Education Association Messenger Newsphoto

Missing Chauncey woman Dorothy Stalder sought

No clues reported on the missing 45 year old Dorothy Stalder of Chauncey after she was last seen Tuesday morning near Athens and driving a red 1952 Plymouth convertible in the Guysville Coolville area. Her granddaughter and other family remain in Chauncey as authorities check leads.

Law Dorothy Stalder Chauncey Guysville Coolville Athens Gallaher Debbie Stalder Richard Stalder Columbus Stalder Sam Chauncey-Dover Jacksonville-Trimble Messenger Sheriff's Office

Ohio University interns gain experience in journalism program

Ohio University School of Journalism reports record enrollment in its internship program with thirteen top journalism students completing ten weeks of field work last summer. The program, started in 1952, places students with newspapers radio and TV stations magazines and PR firms. Forty eight students have worked for 41 employers over five years.

Ohio University School of Journalism L. J. Hartin Joan Bush Athens Dayton Daily News Glenn Himebaugh Canton Canton Repository Sue Strahm Columbus Columbus Dispatch Jan Lange Pique Indianapolis News Thomas C. Lyons, Jr Farrell Sharon Pa. Herald Marlene Berenesi Lorain Journal Ralph Gordon, Jr New Lexington Wellston Telegram Kathi Braden Washington Republican Courier Joann Conover Toledo Toledo Blade James P. Patterson Belpre Parkersburg W.va Sentinel Ray Crumbley Wellsville Daily News

Transfers of Athens County properties by deed

A series of deeds records transfers of land and lots within Athens County and nearby townships. The listed pairs include Herbert et ux to John D Born with a lot in Mechanicsburg, Patricia Ann Laziman to John D Born with lot 69 in Athens, Jacob Wagner to Charles Townsend with a lot in York Township, Margaret Crow Morrisey to Rosser Bateman with lot 2168 in Athens, Carl L Gillilan to Maude M Lucas with a lot in Troy Township, Margaret Jean McCoy to Mary McCoy with lot 217 in Glouster, Sylvia Norris to Harold E Morse with a lot in Millfield, and Harold E Morse to Paul E Brown with two lots in Dover.

Herbert Etux Athens County John D Athens Mechanicsburg Patricia Ann Laziman Jacob Wagner Buchtel Charles Townsend York Township Margaret Crow Morrisey Rosser Bateman Carl L. Gillilan Maude M. Lucas Center Belpre Troy Township Margaret Jean McCoy Glouster Mary McCoy Sylvia Norris Dover Harold E. Morse Millfield Paul E. Brown

Judge Jones Remains In Critical Condition

Athens County Probate Judge Roger Jones Sr. remains in critical condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a severe heart attack at his home 44 Elmwood Place Tuesday night. A family statement said he was resting and under medical care.

Cincinnati Livestock Auctions Market Report

Cincinnati markets show cattle and hogs with varied demand. Slaughter steers 21.50, heifers 20.00, cows 12.00–16.50, bulls 15.50–16.50. hogs largely mixed U S 1-3 190–240 lb at 16.60–16.85. sows 15.35–15.50. lambs 19.00–21.00. eggs and poultry prices listed for Cincinnati area. potatoes 3.50–4.25.

Cincinnati USDA U.S U.S. A

Weather note shows cool Friday with mid 40s

The report notes a chilly Friday with temperatures in the 40s under cloudy skies. In Hamley Run a 9 am reading of 43 marked a four degree rise from the morning low, with previous highs of 69 and a low of 46 yesterday.

Hamley Run

Chief Warns Operators Of Scooters In Athens

Athens Police Chief Joseph Grogan warned youths to stop tampering with scooter mufflers. He noted complaints of loud or modified exhausts that violate city ordinances. Teens with restricted licenses risk losing their eligibility until they can obtain a full driver's license.

Athens Joseph Grogan

Union Officer To Speak At Athens Banquet And Show

Glen Moss of St. Louis, vice president of the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders, visits Athens this weekend. He tours Royal McBee plants and will give the main address at the eighth annual Athens Bindery Workers Union 181 banquet and stage show at Albany High School, 6 30 p m. Ohio University students perform in the stage show with several named participants. Athens union officers lead the program.

Glen Moss St. Louis International Brotherhood of Bookbinders Athens Royal McBee Athens Bindery Workers Union 181 Albany High School Ohio University Tom Bob Newark Earle Koerbling Kettering Pi Peta Phi Beverly Million Cincinnati Clay Henderson North Haven Conn Sigma Nu al Lephart Columbus Sandra Stanley Ft. Thomas Athens Union Larry McFadden Carl Efaw Arthur Sapp, Jr Lucille Slisher Dorothy Bishop

Driver Fined After Route 675 Collision

State Highway patrolmen reported no injuries in a minor collision on Route 675 Thursday afternoon involving Elmer Rutter, 63, Glouster Route 2, and Edward Erdy, 18, Glouster Route 3. Erdy was fined 15 dollars and costs by Chauncey Mayor Charles Wadley for driving left of center.

Elmer Rutter Glouster Edward Erdy Erdy Chauncey Charles Wadley

Six More Jury Excusals Granted by Judge White

Six more persons on the October jury list were excused by Judge Francis D. White in Common Pleas Court. William Minerd Harper Pendry Ruth Dunfee were excused because juror interests would be materially injured. Charles Wright Isaac Edwards were excused for physical disability. Sarah Colbert a school teacher was also excused.

Francis D. White Common Pleas Court William Minerd Harper Pendry Ruth Dunfee Charles Wright Isaac Edwards Sarah Colbert

Pierce and Schrappe Married in Athens Area

Robert H. Pierce aged 19 of Athens Route 3 and Anna Kathryn Schrappe aged 20 of Chauncey were issued a marriage license. The couple plans a city ceremony later this month.

Robert H. Pierce Athens Anna Kathryn Schrappe Chauncey

UA Home Canvass May Pass Quota

Campaign Chairman Jack Moore reported door to door United Appeals solicitations may exceed the $4000 quota. Unofficial returns stood at $3900 with 90 percent of accounts in. if the remaining workers match the average, $4500 could be reached. Residents missed Monday can contribute by calling the United Appeals office at 34298 for a solicitor.

United Appeals Jack Moore

Halloween Parade Plans By Athens Kiwanis

Kiwanis sponsors a Halloween Parade and costume contest on October 31 starting at 6:30 PM on the Washington Street courthouse side. Children will march to Mill Street then to the high school stadium for judging and a Athens vs Nelsonville Reserves football game. Prizes include silver and half dollar awards in four age divisions with judges including Athens Police Chief Grogan and Mrs Harper Pendry.

Washington St Court St Mill Athens Nelsonville Joseph B. Grogan Harper Pendry Simpson

Reverend Luchs Accepts Michigan Pastorate

The Rev. Fred E. Luchs former Athens First Presbyterian pastor has accepted a call to become pastor of the First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor Michigan. He now serves at Evanston Illinois and will assume the post shortly after January 1. He previously led a new church at Los Alamos New Mexico before moving to Evanston.

Herbert C. Wolf Wittenberg College Christ Lutheran Church Athens LSA Wittenberg University Lutheran Church East Lansing Mich Fred E. Luchs Athens First Presbyterian Church First Congregational Church Ann Arbor Mr. Luchs Evanston Ill Los Alamos New Mexico

Two Drivers Face Charges After City Collision

In a Friday Municipal Court appearance two drivers from the collision at S May and Lincoln pled and were bound for further hearings. Harry Dalton 73 of Loren e Avenue pleaded guilty to failure to yield the right of way and paid a fine of 15 dollars plus costs. Ruby Jordan 21 of Carpenter Route 1 pleaded innocent to excessive speed and was held on a 30 dollar bond for the next Tuesday hearing.

S. May and Lincoln Harry Dalton Lorene Ave Ruby Jordan Carpenter Jordan Dalton

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

A list of admissions and dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital includes new mothers and babies. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Magru der of Athens with a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. James Rickard of Albany with a daughter. Several patients are admitted or dismissed from Chauncey and Athens locations.

Charles Magruder Athens James Rickard Albany A. T. Stewart Lee Jenkins Chauncey John Featherstone Stewart Charles Southwick Joseph Essman Doris Hart Albert Perry Tommie Root Cheshire

Gas Explosion At May Avenue Home Spurs Fire Crew

Firemen were summoned shortly before 4 p m Thursday to the Bernard Hillen residence at 82 S May Ave where accumulated gas exploded as Mrs Hillen attempted to light a gas furnace. The blast blew the furnace door open and shattered a basement window pane. Fire crews shut off gas and electricity.

Bernard Hillen S. May Ave

Parkersburg Man Fined for Intoxication in City Court

George Sawley aged 36 of Parkersburg West Virginia pleaded guilty Friday in Municipal Court to a city police charge of intoxication and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

George Sawley Parkersburg W. Va

Suit Names Bus Firm for Ten Thousand Dollars

Jean Orrick of Columbus sues Jack Maurer of Nelsonville and Lake Shore Coach Co. in Common Pleas Court seeking 10000 damages after tripping on a mop bucket at the Nelsonville bus station on Oct 28, 1955. She cites $889 in medical bills and demands judgment against Maurer and the coach company. She had just bought a ticket for a trip to Columbus.

Common Pleas Jean Orrick Columbus Jack Maurer Nelsonville Lake Shore Coach Co Maurer Maurer, Operator of the Bus Station, and the Coach Company

Divorce Petition Alleges Gross Neglect and Cruelty

Clarys Wagner files for divorce in Common Pleas Court against Edward L. Wagner of Gary Indiana. They wed April 2 1955 in Richmond Indiana. She cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty and seeks custody and support for one minor child.

Common Pleas Court Clarys Wagner Edward L. Wagner Gary Ind Richmond

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Supreme Court Eloise Mechling Glenford School Nelsonville High School James C. Rees Rexall Cline Pharmacy Co Helly Read Bakery S. Court St Central Breeding Assn Wayne Henry Mercury IBB Kiwanis Athens Kiwanis Club Otis Simpson Rev Luchs Michigan Sheltering Arms Hospital G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Athens, Ohio Buckeye Cafeteria N. Court St Job Mike Baker Reedsville Pol, Adv Loyal Order OF Moose McKee Prescription Store of Fred Kiltan Mgr Security Bank Bldg Commonwealth Telephone Co. OF
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