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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1951

Page

7

Four day Lake Hope soil conservation school hosts leaders

State conservationists train Ohio district supervisors at Lake Hope with Vinton County hosting. Speakers include William Stauffer, W W Flckinger, Leo Rummell, Clay Stackhouse, and James Lane. Field trips visit the Ringer farm and local orchards as panels discuss financing, governance, and health impacts.

Ohio Soil Conservation District Lake Hope Vinton Howard M. Wells Lester Cooley Robert Will Co. L. Harper Leslie Fri Ohio State University College of Agriculture Extension Service U. S. Soil Conservation Service William H. Stauffer First Mennonite Church Sugarcreek W. W. Flickinger Ohio Department of Natural Resources Jonathan Forman Ohio State Medical Journal Friends of the Land H. D. Chamberlain Peachcrest Baker Wood Preserving Co McArthur Howard Wells Ohio University Leo Rummell Ohio State University College of Agriculture Clay Stackhouse National Association of Soil Conservation Districts Board of Supervisors James B. Lane Ohio Federation of Soil Conservation Districts Herbert Eagon Area Three John Slipher Extension Claude Hummel Federal Reserve Bank George L. Brown Vinton County D. T. Herrman Soil Conservation Service Richard Anderson Knox County T. H. Breyley Lorain County Leona Calvin Harold Carnahan Meigs County T. P. Christen Standard Oil Co Ohio John Clymer Ashtabula County O. C. Croy Leo Dietsch Williams County

Water Rate Reduction For Athens Is Probable

Ohio University's Elementary School will open at 9 a.m. Monday Sept. 17 for a full day session, announced principal Dr George A Beauchamp. New teacher Stephen Read of Noble Illinois will teach the fifth grade. other faculty include Mrs Janet Wilson and Esther Starks in kindergartens, Mary Ward first grade, and Mabel Olson fourth grade, among others.

Ohio University George A. Beauchamp Stephen Read Noble, Ill University of Illinois Read E. State St. Veterans Janet Wilson Esther Starks Viola Nelson Mary Ward Agnes Eisen Mabel Olson Esther Dunham Clara Deland Mary Leonard Grace Morley George Linn

Athens Council and Mayor Back Water Fee Cut Plan

Athens city leaders reached a consensus to reduce water rates immediately. Mayor Mickle stated engineers are drafting a new rate scale to replace unpopular increases, with a move toward a flat percentage increase and monthly meter readings debated to balance fairness and simplicity.

Athens W. P. Mickle B. F. Cutler Mickle Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce Pierce Water Works Department Peach Ridge Road Madison Ave Lawrence Worstell, Jr

Two Crashes on Route 141 Near Hockingport Injure Two

Early today two trucks skidded on a wet spot along Route 141 near Hockingport, overturning into a cornfield within five minutes. Melvin Diller 20 New Lexington and Charles Russell 49 Moxahala were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital with injuries. both were part of the Route 50 improvement crew en route for gravel.

Hockingport Sheltering Arms Hospital Melvin Diller New Lexington Charles Russell Moxahala Diller Russell Guysville

County Cattle Tests OK’d and Dog Shelter Progresses

Athens County commissioners approved $3000 from the State Department of Agriculture to fund tuberculin tests for cattle to protect milk markets. They also announced plans for a new dog shelter, with architect drawings finished and bids to follow, aiming for completion by winter. A petition seeks hard surfacing for County Road 10 between Baker Settlement and Five Points, delayed from the 1951 program.

Athens County State Department of Agriculture Ohio Baker Settlement Five Points

Chest X Ray Unit To Visit Athens County

The Ohio Department of Health and local health groups announced a mobile chest x ray unit will visit Athens County in October to offer free screenings for all residents aged 15 and older. The TB survey runs Oct 9 to Oct 26 with capacity for about 100 people per hour. clothing removal not required. Names of county chairmen, local committees, and unit locations will be released later.

Athens County Ohio Department of Health Athens Combined Health District Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association

Husband Files Petition for Divorce

Michael J. Danko files for divorce from Ruth M. Danko in Common Pleas Court accusing gross neglect and seeking custody of their three minor children. The couple married May 3 1938 in Logan.

Common Pleas Court Michael J. Danko Ruth M. Danko Danko Dankos Logan

Mother of Athens Woman Dies in Waverly

Mrs Aliie Haynes mother of Ada Haynes of 173 North Congress Street died Monday at her Waverly home. Miss Haynes serves as secretary at the Athens office of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. in Waverly.

Aliie Haynes Ada Haynes N. Congress St Waverly

Driver Fined 125 Dollars for DUI Plea

Marshall Rodney Hazleton, 55, of Guysville Route 1, pleaded guilty to having physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was fined 125 dollars and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle after arrest by city police on the prior Friday. hearing had been postponed.

Marshall Rodney Hazelton Guysville W. P. Mickle Hazelton

Mrs Ballard Named Investigator in Jackson County Court

Mrs Ballard widow of the late Ohio University business manager has been appointed investigator of domestic relations for Jackson County's Common Pleas Court Judge James E Kinnison announced. She will investigate cases involving children 14 years of age.

Paul H. Ballard Ohio University Jackson County Common Pleas Court James E. Kinnison Ballard

Births and dismissals at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Davis Chauncey a son. Other births include AD Ted Stiff Athens Mrs Dorothy Sams Athens Melvin Diller New Lexington Charles Russell Moxahala. Dismissals include Mrs Roger Pedigo Athens and son Clark Schoonover Chauncey Mrs Catherine Miller Logan Wanda Ball The Plains June Hammond Chauncey.

Leonard Davis Chauncey AD Ted Stiff Athens Dorothy Sams Melvin Diller New Lexington Charles Russell Moxahala Roger Pedigo Clark Schoonover Catherine Miller Logan Wanda Ball the Plains June Hammond

Fine and Jail Sentence Imposed by Mayor

George M. Freeland of Syracuse faced a morals charge and was arraigned before Mayor W. P. Mickle. He pled guilty, receiving a $50 fine plus costs and a 30 day jail term, with 27 days suspended.

George M. Freeland Syracuse W. P. Mickle Freeland

Moderate Weather Maintains Mild Day

The day opened with moderate conditions as the temperature rose to 3 degrees and fell to 54 at night. By 9 a.m. Wednesday the mercury reached 73 after light rain occurred around 6 a.m.

Legion Meeting Tonight Called By Post 21

K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion home announced by Commander Nolan H. Mace.

Legion K. T. Crossen American Legion Nolan H. Mace

Korea Truck Crash Takes Local Soldier

Pfc. Melvin E. Baker 23 of Coolville Route 1 died in Korea August 13 from injuries in a truck accident. A Olive Orange School alumnus, he enlisted July 24, 1950, trained at Fort Bragg, served in Japan before Korea with the 101st Signal Battalion. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Baker.

Coolville Melvin E. Baker Korea Jesse Baker Olive Orange School Tuppers Plains Baker Army Fort Bragg N. C Japan 101St Signal Battalion

Earl Milliron Dies Tuesday At Age 43

Earl A. Milliron 43 of the Millview Inn Athens died unexpectedly Tuesday night at his home from coronary thrombosis. He lived in Athens most his life and was WWII veteran. Survived by wife Mary and daughter Swanee 3 plus his mother and stepfather and many siblings. Funeral home handling arrangements.

Earl A. Milliron Millview Inn W. Union St Millliron Sheltering Arms Hospital John H. Elias Athens Millicon Athens High School Mary Swanee Lillie Collins Charles Collins J. E. Millican Ella Mercer Pittsburgh Ada Kimler Detroit Lillie Cozosak Cheyenne Wyo Emma Graham Arthur Cleveland James Charleston W. Va Harry Barberton Fred Paramount Calif George Albany Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes Mr. Millican California

State Hospital Program Planned

A variety program will be given Thursday at 7 p.m. in the amusement hall of Athens State Hospital. Albany residents will present dance, song, and instrumental numbers led by Mrs. Myrtle Kasler with performers Alfred Lindsey, O. D. Pincelli, Dick Wallace, Ted Kasler, Ruth Ellen Stone, Jim McHarg, Donald Ice, Dick Crossin, Roy Bias, Donava Kasler, Sue Enlow, and Ann Patt Anderson.

Athens State Hospital Albany Alfred Lindsey O. D. Pincelli Dick Wallace Ted Kasler Ruth Ellen Stone Jim McHarg Donald Ice Dick Crossin Roy Bias Donava Kasler Sue Enlow Ann Patt Anderson Myrtle Kasler

Three Plead Guilty On Intoxication Charges

Three men pleaded guilty to intoxication charges at arraignment in Mayor Mickle's court. John Taylor 62 Athens Route 2 Pearl F. Smith 48 and Howard Clendenin 32 Athens Route 3 were fined $10 and costs each after arrest by city police.

W. P. Mickle John Taylor Athens Pearl F. Smith Howard Clendenin

OU Graduate Named To Ohio Power Post

Paul E. Batchelder, a 1950 Ohio University electrical engineering graduate, is appointed commercial sales representative at Ironton for Ohio Power Co. He was transferred from Portsmouth and will be accompanied by Mrs Batchelder, the former Barbara Hope of Athens.

Paul E. Batchelder Ohio University Electrical Engineering Ironton Ohio Power Co E. D. Dougherty Portsmouth Batchelder Barbara Hope Athens

Minor Crash Reported In City

Police report a minor crash on N Court Street near Carpenter involving Wayne Williams of The Plains and Thomas R Hall of Fairmont West Virginia. Damage described as minor with no injuries reported.

Wayne Williams the Plains Thomas R. Hall Fairmont W. Va N. Court St Carpenter

Prayer Band to Meet Thursday at Mrs Hawk Home

Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Mary Hawk with Mrs. Blanche Webb as leader.

Graham Chapel Mary Hawk Blanche Webb

Auto Sales Manager Selected for School

Charles Chuck Donaldson sales manager for Beasley and Mat Inc. has been selected to attend the Ford merchandising school at Dearborn. The training, covering all dealership option phases, began Monday. Donaldson was chosen by the Cincinnati district manager to represent this district.

Charles Chuck) Donaldson Beasley & Mat Inc Ford Motor Co Dearborn Doneldeke Cincinnati

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C. A. Gehrig Farmers Home Administration Ruth George Vernon Hartley Orran Hofstetter Wayne County Francis Hothem Coshocton T. C. Kennard Lachlan Macleay Mississippi Valley Association Earl Merrill Agricultural Extension Bureau Republic Steel Corp Frank Nelson Gertrude Perry Glenn Rockwell Belmont County The Federal Reserve Keystone Sinaia Mis Annie Serias Roy E. Hawke Athens, Ohio Co Beer Easy Drive Union St Mrs. Ballard Earl Milliron State Hospital Ohio Power Athens Wine & Beer Store Logan, Ohio, and Parkersburg, W. Va SEARS Homart Yi Lamar Lildi E Logan, Ohio
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