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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1958

Page

7

Athens Delegates At State Education Conference Meeting

Eight Athens citizens attended the State House Conference on Education at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus. They shared findings from local and statewide meetings to guide Ohio school improvement and to inform the legislature state board and local boards.

Athens State House Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium Columbus Ohio State Board of Education John C. Baker Ohio University Athens City Lorin C. Staats George Drach Paul Murphy T. S. Robe Herbert K. Bumpass Ivan Romine Samuel R. Johnson

FBI Checks Deserted Car in Florida Jewelry Heist Case

Federal investigators probe a licensed Buick convertible abandoned behind a Florida Armory after a car chase. Sheriff Shields seeks to determine if the vehicle was stolen amid 20 plus pieces of jewelry valued around 12500 found inside. A deputy found the occupant fled while the engine ran.

Harold Shields Blackburn Hill

Shelterings at Arms Hospital Notes Brief List

A short hospital note lists patients and dismissals. Inpatients include Mrs Emma Pyle and Mrs Carl Hayes in Athens and Stewart respectively, plus Mrs Addie Douglas in Athens. Discharges mention Mrs Dale Morris, Athens Route 5 and Mrs James Kennedy with daughter Mrs Martin Lenhard of Athens Route 3. Other names include Mrs Robert Wooten Athens Route 1 Stockport Route 2 Mrs Iva Herrington Athens Mrs L C Baker Athens and Mrs Nell Simonson Athens.

Emma Pyle Athens Carl Hayes Stewart Addie Douglas Robert Wooten Dale Morris James Kennedy Martin Lenhard David Dille Stockport Iva Herrington L. C. Baker Nell Simonson

Mayor Kenneth Sands Improves After Hospitalization

Mayor Kenneth W. Sands is reported improving satisfactorily at University Hospital Columbus. He has been a patient for two weeks following stomach ulcer surgery and is expected to return home in about a week.

Kenneth W. Sands University Hospital Columbus

Fire department squad responds to fall on city sidewalk

William Lackey, 66, of Jackson Route 2, reportedly fell on the sidewalk at S Court and Union Streets about 3 45 p m Monday. He was not taken to a hospital but taken to police headquarters and jailed on a charge of intoxication.

Fire Department William Lackey Jackson S. Court Union Sts

Professors Talk Right to Work at Kiwanis Meeting

Ohio University economist Dr. Harry Crewson discussed the Right to Work bill at the Athens Kiwanis Club. He warned it may weaken small unions and raise industrial strife, while not solving union power issues. He answered questions after the talk.

Harry Crewson Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club Berry Crewson Lindley Hall S. Court St Court St Mill St Athens High School Nelsonville High

Nine Drivers Forfeit Bonds In Municipal Court

Nine motorists forfeited bond rather than appear in Municipal Court to face charges. Detrick and Robson forfeited $20 on State Highway Patrol centerline and speed charges, Henson forfeited $35 for speed, Mansfield $20 for passing yellow line. City charges: Wade $30 for failure to stop, Grove $30 for failing to stop, West $15 for overloading front seat, Rusinko $10 for no muffler, Hetrick $30 for intoxication. Wade's citation followed a Sunday collision with Herbert Cox Jr. at Lancaster and Carpenter.

State Highway Patrol Charles Richard Detrick Columbus Clarence J. Robson Chester Leon Henson Lancaster Doris F. Mansfield Stewart St Lawrence G. Wade Akron John W. Grove Jr James N. West Montrose Ave George A. Rusinko Perkins Hall Michael Hetrick Wade Herbert W. Cox N. Shannon Ave Lancaster and Carpenter Sts

Car Stolen Here Is Found In Cincinnati

A 1956 Packard sedan stolen Friday night from Wakefield Motors on Richland Avenue was recovered in Cincinnati. Police Chief Joseph Grogan said it would be returned here Tuesday. A suspect was picked up by Cincinnati police and later released after not being connected to the theft.

Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Cincinnati Joseph Grogan

Driver Fined After Route 13 Accident

Barbara A. Bentley 19 was fined $5 and costs in Chauncey mayor's court for driving left of center after a Route 13 collision near Millfield. The crash involved Patricia Dell Robinson 20 of Logan, whose southbound car was sideswiped as Bentley crossed the railroad crossing from the south.

Youngstown Charles Wadley Chauncey Millfield Barbara A. Bentley Patricia Dell Robinson Logan

Will pleads guilty to intoxication charge in Municipal Court

Gerald Eugene Will, 18, of E Riverside Drive, pleaded guilty to a State Highway Patrol intoxication charge. He was fined $25 plus costs in Municipal Court Monday.

Gerald Eugene Will E. Riverside Dr

Plains Volunteer Fire Dept Association Meeting Tonight

A meeting of The Plains volunteer fire department association is scheduled for 7 30 p m Tuesday in the community room.

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department Association

Community Rabies Control Film Shown At Athens High

An assembly at Athens High School screened a film on community rabies control as part of a mandatory inoculation program by the Athens City County Health Department. Dr H M Boocks explained vaccination facts and rabies danger. Citizens were urged to vaccinate pets at clinics with a one dollar fee.

Athens High School Athens City - County H. M. Boocks City County Boocks United States Ohio Athens County Lawrence County Morris Stamm Richard Johnson

Weather Clears After Rain With Cool Morning Readings

The report notes cool, clear conditions after rain on Monday. Rural Hamley Run records a 31 degree low and 40 degree 9 am temperature, with yesterday's extremes at 49 and 42. Athens observes a 34 degree low and 49 at 11 am, and Monday's rainfall totals .26 inches.

Hamley Run C. L. Colmer U. S Athens

Mrs Barker Dies Tuesday At Hebardville

Mrs Lily May Barker 81 died at her Hebardville home after a year long illness. Survived by husband J E Barker former county election board clerk. sons Walter S Philadelphia and Frank at home. brother Ralph E Peters Ft Worth. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Alexander Presbyterian Church with Rev Laurence Woodruff. burial at adjoining cemetery. Friends May call Bigony funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Family requests no flowers.

Albany Lily May Barker Hebardville J. E. Barker Walter S Philadelphia Frank Ralph E. Peters Ft. Worth Tex Alexander Presbyterian Church Laurence Woodruff Bigony Funeral

Divorce Suit Answer Filed In Athens For William Allen

An answer and cross petition were filed in Common Pleas Court by Dr. William H. Allen Jr. of Athens in the divorce suit brought by Bernadine L. Allen of Nelsonville. The original petition, filed December 28, 1956, cites gross neglect. the couple married October 6, 1945 in Nashville with no children. The cross petition seeks dismissal of the suit and accuses the wife of divesting funds from a joint bank account and withholding life insurance policies for which he pays the premiums.

Common Pleas Court William H. Allen Jr Athens Bernadine L. Allen Nelsonville Nashville

Plea Is Changed Driver Fined in Municipal Court

Roger Allen Lang, 25, was fined 125 and costs after changing a plea to guilty of driving while intoxicated. He posted 200 bond at arraignment for a Oct. 20 charge. Police say he struck an auto driven by John Glendon Pollard, 28, on Mill Street near Elliott on Oct. 17 as Pollard backed from a driveway, resulting in Lang's three day jail term and three month license suspension.

Roger Allen Lang Gamertsfelder Hall John Glendon Pollard Highland Ave Mill St Elliott

Driver Fined After Richland Ave Crash

Donald Cotterell 20 of 519 Richland Ave forfeited 35 bond in Municipal Court on a charge of failure to yield. He was cited after a Monday morning crash at the Richland Ave Hooper St intersection involving Mamie Hall 41 of Athens Route 1.

Donald Cotterell Richland Ave Hooper St Mamie Hall

Directors Elected At FB Meeting In Athens County

Four members were elected to the county board of directors at the Athens County Farm Bureau Federation meeting in the Athens Grange Hall. Edwin Wagoner was elected delegate to the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation for 1959. Alternates named. A panel on The Farm Bureau of Tomorrow moderated by Alice Schwiebert. A barbecue dinner was served.

Athens County Farm Bureau Federation Athens E. R. Jacoby Athens Township Rollo Leoffler Ames Richard Dailey Canaan Franklin Washburn Carthage Edwin Wagoner Ohio Farm Bureau Federation O. W. Davis Grover Patton H. G. Henry Ross Wright ACFBF Alice Schwiebert Farm Bureau of Tomorrow Ohio Farm Bureau Ivan Cooper Waverly Paul Northup Gallipolis Frances Malone Alton Hanning Athens County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Women's Committee Paul Clayton Ohio State University Extension Department

Magician To Perform For Ohio U Engineers

Capt. Robert Falkner of the Ohio University Air Force ROTC detachment will present Magical Moments at the Ohio University Center Thursday evening. The event runs from 7 30 to 9 p.m. in the center ballroom under the OU student engineering societies auspices. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Robert Falkner Ohio University Air Force Rotc Ohio University Center Falkner

Forest Service Officials Inspect Athens District

Three U S Forest Service officials conducted an inspection of the Athens District of the Wayne National Forest last week. Malcolm B. Arthur regional engineer Glenn Todd regional fiscal agent and Howard C. Cook forest supervisor participated.

U. S. Forest Service Athens Wayne National Forest Malcolm B. Arthur Glenn Todd Milwaukee Howard C. Cook

Athens State Capitol Exercise Sets Up Emergency Government

In Athens on December 5 Governor Lausche will oversee a full scale trial run to establish temporary state government offices across university buildings. Officials arrive, receive maps, and depart from OU Stadium with shuttle service. Officials include Col. Edward Starr and Lt. Col. Tritschler coordinating civil defense and public works.

Lausche Department of Government William O’neill Cutler Hall John C. Baker University Board of Trustees Copeland Hall OU College of Commerce Ohio Senate House of Representatives Department of Chubb Library Ewing McGuffey Carnegie Music Hall Galbreath Memorial Auditorium Guidance Center Federal Reserve and Selective Service Systems Athens Wilbur Mender Roger J. Jones, Jr Col Edward M. Starr Civil Defense Joseph Tritschler W. C. Jennings Civil Defense Commission William French Carl Lammers Department of Public Works

Athens Man Found Guilty By Judge

Joseph E. Estep of Athens was found guilty in Common Pleas Court on a charge of assault on a child under 16. Judge Francis D. White withheld sentence pending commitment to Lima State Hospital for 30 days observation. Estep waived a jury trial and was tried by the judge.

Joseph E. Estep Athens Common Pleas Francis D. White Estep Lima State Hospital White William Abraham Edward Stanley

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