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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1957

Page

9

Two youths jailed for auto radio theft in Municipal Court

Richard E. Dye and Donald D. Burton, both 18, Athens area, received three month jail terms and $100 fines plus costs after pleading guilty to stealing an auto radio from Charles McIntire on Morris Avenue October 21. Police said they also took a blanket and later sought a needed connector. both had prior juvenile troubles and bad conduct discharges.

Charles McIntire Morris Ave Burton McIintire McIntire

Athens Ellis Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening in Cline Building

J. B. Vanity exalted ruler says Athens Ellis will convene in the Cline Building lodge room at 7 30 p m on Tuesday for the gathering.

Athens Ellis Cline J. B. Vanity

Sensible Size 1958 English Built Ford Promises Easy Handling

The ad touts the 1958 English built Ford as the sensible size car offering Glide ride suspension and integrated body construction. It highlights up to 35 mpg, twelve models, immediate delivery, and American-size nuts and bolts for easy service with roomy interior comfort.

Ford

Flu Causes Absences in Athens City Schools

Absences in Athens schools rose to 162 today, about 11 percent, with Athens High 36, West Elementary 45, East Elementary 53, and the junior high 28. Two teachers were absent. Supt. Samuel Johnson attributed the rise to flu spreading through the state region.

Athens Samuel Johnson Athens High School Today West Elementary East Elementary Supt. Johnson

Guysville Driver Is Fined and Jailed for DWI

Lewis W. Keirns of Guysville, aged 20, was fined 125 dollars plus costs and sentenced to three days in jail in Chauncey city court after an arrest by the State Highway Patrol for driving while intoxicated.

Lewis W. Keirns Guysville Chauncey Charles Wadley Keirns

Auto Owners Insurance Promise You Better Protection

An advertisement promotes Auto-Owners policies citing broader coverage and better service for the money. It asserts Auto-Owners offers the best insurance at economical rates and invites potential customers to visit for details.

Mrs Chiki Dies at 55 in Poston Home

Catherine Chiki 55 died early Sunday at her Poston home after months of illness. Born in Hungary she lived 43 years in the United States and was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include husband Martin four daughters Susie and Betty Renna and others three sons two sisters a brother and three grandchildren. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Dowler Ferguson Hughes with burial at Augustine Cemetery.

Catherine Chiki Poston Hungary United States Jehovah’s Witnesses Martin Betty Renna Ashland Susie Margaret Shirley Columbus Martin, Jr Akron Joseph Danny John Sabo Butler Ind Mary Kocsis Anna Sabo Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Andy Benyi Augustine Cemetery

Five in Front Seat Held Too Many

Cecil Andrew Hart of Guysville was fined $25 and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to operating a pickup with too many persons in the cab. Hart had five people in the cab, obstructing his view and leaving one door unable to close.

Cecil Andrew Hart Guysville State Highway Patrol Hart

Accidents Investigated By Patrolmen On Saturday

Three traffic accidents were investigated by the State Highway Patrol Saturday in the area. Nelsonville woman May Sayre, 33, suffered a head injury when her car, driven by Thomas Sayre, 32, struck Ruth Tannhill, 46, of Logan. Sayre was cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance. Joan Stowers, 21, Cleveland, forfeited a $15 bond for having no operator's license after her car left Route 75 in Vinton County and overturned. A third crash occurred on Route 64 near Logan with cars driven by Paul H. Brown, 18, Worthington, and Roy E. Dicken, 38, Logan, side swiping on a curve at a hillcrest.

State Highway Patrol Nelsonville May Sayre Thomas Sayre Ruth Tannhill Logan Sayre Joan Stowers Cleveland Vinton County Route 64 Paul H. Brown Worthington Roy E. Dicken

W L Shields Dies Sunday

William L Shields 75 of 30 Second St died unexpectedly Sunday morning at home after a heart attack. He had drilled for wells and coal tests since 1907 and formerly lived in Chauncey. Survived by wife Annie Cornell Shields son Leo Athens daughter Cleo Sutton Fairborn sister Etta Shields Columbus seven grandchildren four great grandchildren. Burial at West Union St Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Jagers and Sons.

William L. Shields Second St Shields Chauncey Athens Annie Cornell Shields Leo Cleo Sutton Fairborn Etta Shields Columbus Laurene Charles Homer Gertrude Jagers and Sons Funeral Home John G. Koontz West Union St

Defendant Ordered Out of Town By Court

Municipal Court Judge John Newcomb granted John Luman of Athens Route 2 an out of town order after he faced a disturb ing the peace charge. Luman initially pleaded not guilty, asked to change to guilty, and was fined 50 plus costs, with the fine suspended. He must post bond for Wednesday and is placed on six months probation requiring lawful behavior. He has one hour to leave town.

John Newcomb John Luman Athens Luman

Driver Fined for Unsafe Operation in Municipal Court

Walter Edward Muir of 1 North Congress Street was fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to a city police charge of unsafe operation in Municipal Court on Monday.

Walter Edward Muir N. Congress St

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Richard E. Dye Donald D. Burton Ohio River Said Ford Motor Company Dearborn Michigan van Dyke Bos W. Union St Athens County Insurance Agents Association Munroe Husband American Unitarian Association Ohio University Center Chiki RCA Jaynes Furniture State St W.L. Shields Municipal Pol. Adv Kenneth W. Lands the City W. Washington St Scotty Roberts Mgr E. Main St Pomeroy Gallipolis Allstate SEARS
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