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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1958

Page

3

Democrats Rally At Glouster Urges Rejection Of Issue 2

A Glouster rally led by Bruce Russell on a mule and featuring local bands drew a large crowd to oppose Right To Work Issue No. 2. speakers including William Lavelle and labor leaders urged voting against RTW and for the Democratic slate in the November election.

Glouster Bruce Russell Jacksonville Trimble Glouster School William A. Lavelle Athens County George Banks Lavelle Wayne Ward RTW Ward Tom J. Morris William Kircher Afl-Cio Gov. O’neill Rolland Owens Columbus UMWA Joseph Waters Zanesville Waters Hocking Valley Wayne Wiley Walter Moeller Vinton County Joe Stewart Moeller

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Dismisses

Mrs. Clark Inboden of Logan Route 4 undergoes surgery along with Miss Rita Evans of Logan. Mrs. Nancy Hoffman is discharged. Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald of Logan is transferred to White Cross Hospital in Columbus.

Clark Inboden Logan Rita Evans Nancy Hoffman Robert Fitzgerald White Cross Hospital Columbus

New Plymouth Man Held For Hearing on Disorderly Conduct

Joshie Jarvis, 58, of New Plymouth Route 1, was held in the county jail over the weekend awaiting arraignment on a charge of intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was arrested at 11 p.m. Saturday by Deputy Sheriffs John Wells and Dennis Wilkes on a complaint filed by his father Charles Jarvis of Coonville.

Logan — Joshie Jarvis New Plymouth Jarvis John Wells Dennis Wilkes Charles Jarvis Coonville

Betty Shrout Seeks Divorce From Cecil Shrout in Athens County

Betty Shrout filed a petition in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio for divorce from Cecil Shrout and restoration of her maiden name. She cites gross neglect of duty and asks for relief as she and her minor daughter Betty Shrout by Emmett Friend request a hearing set for November 17, 1958.

Common Pleas Court Eed Betty Shrout Beetwr Plainti Cecil Shrout Treet Mt. Sterling Kentucky Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Laure

Vandals Break Window At Farm Bureau Cooperative

Police report two vandals damaged the north display window at Farm Bureau Cooperative on S Mulberry St with pliers tossed through after 9 p.m. Saturday. The breakage, worth about 400 dollars, was found Sunday morning with no entry attempted. A separate auto burglary occurred on Bowen Street, prying open a right wing window and stealing a flashlight from Marguerite Kreppel's car.

Logan Farm Bureau Cooperative S. Mulberry St Marguerite Kreppel Bowen St

Boosters Take Team To Ohio State Game

Glouster Athletic Boosters took 40 people including 26 players, manager Don Byers, coaches Macak and Winefordner and his son, Don, and booster members to Columbus for the OSU Wisconsin game. Boosters sold players tickets for one dollar and provided transportation despite wet weather.

Glouster Glouster Athletic Columbus O.S.A Wisconsin Punch Smith al Hall Bill Roberts Richard Guinther Jim Dennison Charles Kittle Joe McDonald Don Byers Macak Winefordner Don Don Price Bill Jack Stephenson

Mayor Fines Two Persons or Driving

Logan police arraigned two individuals before Mayor Francis Myers on traffic charges. Charles A. Nelson, 28, of Mansfield, was fined ten dollars for running a red light at Main and Hunter at 1 a.m. Mary A. Hawk, 32, of Logan Route 3, pleaded guilty to reckless operation and paid twenty five dollars. She was arrested at 3 15 a.m. on West Hunter Street and held in jail until arraignment. A minor crash occurred at Hunter and Main at 2 p.m. Donald L. Wickling, 21, of Beckley was rear ended by Joe R. Gordon, 16, of Columbus. both cars had minor damage.

Logan Francis Myers Charles A. Nelson Mansfield Main and Hunter Mary A. Hawk W. Hunter St Hunter and Main Donald L. Wickling Route 1 Beckley W. Va Joe R. Gordon Columbus Gordon

Verdict Sends Killer to 99 Years in Prison

MEMPHIS TENN A boyish killer faced murder trial and asked for death but received a 99 year prison sentence. Edward L Leonard 28 reacted with a grimace as the six member jury deliberated eight hours before accepting the defense claim that he is mentally sick.

Memphis Tenn Edward L. Leonard

Weekend visit to Colum bus kin end with hearty skillet meal

Miss Sabra Armstrong and her niece Jo Ellen Carter visited Miss Armstrong's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson in Colum bus. For a quick supper a skillet dish uses onion butter boned chicken or turkey sour cream paprika salt and noodles to make four servings.

Sabra Armstrong Jo Ellen Carter Braun St Columbus Miss Armstrong Fred Anderson

Eleanor Lee Dies After 12-Year Teaching Career

Eleanor Lee 49 longtime Logan teacher died at 4 55 p m Saturday at 454 Warner Ave after a long illness. She taught English and science at Logan Junior High and earlier coached girls physical education. Born Rinard Mills Monroe County she was survived by her parents Robert and Lara Tachappat Lee. A Missouri graduate and WWII WAC former, she taught in Tulsa before Logan. She was a St Pauls Episcopal Church member. Visitation is at home until 2 30 p m Tuesday with services at St Pauls Church. burial in Grandview Cemetery Bremen.

Logan Eleanor Lee Warner Ave Miss Lee Rinard Mills Monroe County Robert Lara Tachappat Lee

New Haven Personal News Across Roanoke and Texas Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buck and daughter visited relatives in Roanoke Virginia. Guests of Dorsey Lee Roush included A F Stanford of Waco Texas, F J Stanford of Wichita Kansas, and Louise Stripling of Parkersburg. It was their first reunion in 14 years. The Couples Club met at Jimmy Deih home in Pomeroy.

Henry Buck Roanoke Dorsey Lee Roush A. F. Stanford Waco,Texas F. J. Standford Wichita Kas Louise Stripling Parkersburg Jimmy Deih Pomeroy

Appointment of Executrix for Frances E Hooper

Eloise Pedigo of Rt 2 Nelsonville Ohio named Executrix of Frances E Hooper estate in Shade Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated October 23 1958 Harold J Rose Probate Judge Athens County.

Eloise Pedigo Rt. 2 Nelsonville Ohio Frances E. Hooper Shade Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

City of Athens Sealed Bid Notice for Four Door Station Wagon

The City of Athens Ohio directs sealed bids for furnishing 158 four door station wagons in accordance with file specifications. Bids due noon November 1 1920 in the Director of Public Service Safety office. Bond requirement is 10 percent with bid. checks returned if rejected and released on contract. The director reserves the right to reject all bids.

Public Service-Safety City of Athens, Co Ims Franz Woodworth Public Service Safety City of Athens Ohio

New York Central Seeks Change at Glouster Station

The New York Central Railroad Company requests Ohio Public Utilities Commission authority to discontinue operation of the Glouster station in Athens County and convert it to a prepay non agency station. The commission sets a hearing for December 3, 1958 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ohio Departments Building, Columbus. W T Alexander General Manager.

Poe Public Utilities Commission OF Ohio New York Central Railroad Comcen Elic Utilities Commission of Ohio Glouster Athens County Ohio E.S.T Commission, Ohio Departments South Front Street Cumbus York Central Railroad Company W. T. Alexander

Notice to bidders for removal of Athens County structures

Ohio Department of Highways seeks bids by October 31 for removal of two structures on SR 682 near C. and O. Railroad Crossing in Athens County. Bids require proposal forms, certified funds, and a ten day notice period. removal must finish within 30 days after award.

Director of Highways State of Ohio Athens County Ohio Purer Thevision Highway Davis Avenue Marietta Charles M. Noble Walter G. Smith, Jr Bureau of Acquisition E. Gay Street Columbus Athens Gposal Lawrence and Minnie Mitchell Marshall Ward Dow Bridgewater Project Engineers Division

Notice to Contractors Ohio Highway Dept bid for Athens County bridge

State of Ohio Department of Highways in Columbus announces unit price contract DS-1166 for Athens County on County Road No. 33 Carthage Township. Bids due Nov 12 1958 at 10 00 am. Includes grading drainage paving and a concrete slab bridge ATH-53-071 over East Branch Shade River. Bid security 1900. Plans in state files. Director Noble reserves right to reject bids.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio Athens County Carthage East Branch Shade River Highway Credit Examiner Department of Industrial Relations

Perique Tobacco Grown Only in Louisiana

Perique tobacco a strong spicy leaf is grown only in Louisiana. Officers of the Salvation Army are ordained ministers.

Louisiana The Salvation Army

Petticoat and Gowns Ad Offers Embroidered Silks

Petticoat embroidered all over skirt with lace bottom and slits in white pink and blue. Petticoat priced at 2.99 and a Waltz length gown in pink blue for 3.99. Sizes S M L and 32 to 44 available. Local advertisement notes multiple colors and sizes.

Keith D Bigley Appointed Administrator of Esther L Bigley Estate

Notice states Keith D Bigley of Athens Ohio is legally named Administrator of the Estate of Esther L Bigley, deceased of Athens County. Dated October 9 1958. Harold J Rose confirms appointment.

Keith D. Bigley Athens Ohio Esther L. Bigley Athens County

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