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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1958

Page

7

First Rural Health Conference Set by 12 Counties

Residents from Athens Fairfield Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Licking Meigs Perry Pike Scioto and Vinton counties will attend the first of seven rural health conferences at Lake Hope Lodge September 25. The Ohio Rural Health Council sponsors with speakers from the Ohio Department of Health and Portsmouth health officials to discuss animal diseases affecting humans and prevention.

Ohio Lake Hope Lodge Ohio Rural Health Council Ohio Department of Health Portsmouth City Albert Orcutt Ohio State University Extension Ture Paul Schnurrenberger Martin Keller Frances Williamson Public Health Education Division Adah Miller Ohio Health Department Schnurrenberger Keller Gene Crawford Athens Fairfield Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Licking Meigs Perry Pike Scioto Vinton

Hockingport Man Held for Violation of Probation

Delbert Leroy Sams, 42, was picked up by the sheriff Thursday and turned over to Washington County authorities for probation violation. He had been on probation for writing bad checks.

Hockingport Sheriff's Department Washington County Delbert Leroy Sams

Teen Hurt After Collision With Parked Car

Donna Chadwick aged 16 of 14 Columbia Ave was knocked senseless Thursday evening after striking a parked auto. Fire department emergency squad responded at 7 05 p m.

Donna Chadwick Columbia Ave Fire Department

Board Secretary Undergoes Surgery in Columbus Hospital

Harper C Pendry secretary manager of the Athens Board of Trade is in University Hospital at Columbus for surgery in Room 635. His expected ten day convalescence prompts board business to be handled by Sam Altman governor Howard C Slusher lieutenant governor and Fred H Sands budget director.

Harper C. Pendry Athens Board of Trade University Hospital At Columbus Sam Altman Howard C. Slusher Fred H. Sands

Two Youths Fined For Dynamite Blasting Incident

Two youths pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace after dynamite exploded near Connett on Wednesday. Sheriff Harold Shields said the dynamite was in a bag and the youths fired rifles at it from about 300 yards, resulting in $25 fines plus costs in Municipal Court.

Connett Harold Shields

OU Enrollment Passes Record as Classes Begin

Ohio University reports a new unofficial enrollment record of 7220 for the upcoming term. Registrar Robert Mahn notes the figure surpasses last year’s 7105 with University College accounting for about 2750 students. Final counts are due Sept 29 and may be updated at the Sept 30 president’s convocation.

Ohio University Robert Mahn University College Mahn

Slight Drop In Real Estate Activity For Athens County

An unofficial August report from Athens County recorder shows a slight fall in real estate activity. Warranty deeds totaled 107, mortgages 81, and chattel mortgages 506, with fees $742.80. Other instruments included 12 certificates and 11 mechanic’s liens, plus various affidavits releases and minor filings.

Athens County County Recorder’s

Shelter Notes From Home Hospital

A hospital notices list births at Shelterings Arms Hospital including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Wagner of Athens and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Cochran of Athens Route 2. Several patients admitted include Mrs. Everett Pierce Athens Route 1 and Mrs. Adelia Matson Glouster among others. Dismissals include Mrs. Ray Dawson Athens and others from Athens areas.

William Wagner Athens Roger Cochran Everett Pierce Adelia Matson Glouster Jesse Brown Kenneth Houx Leslie Burnside Clifton Easler Stelle Cracraft Darlene Foreman William Pancake Albany Ray Dawson Jeffrey Davis Wilford Sharp Gilbert Walton Chauncey David Rose James Farley

Formation of Athens Sports Car Club Reported

Formation of a sports car club in Athens is being attempted by owners of the vehicles among area residents and Ohio University students. Members must own a foreign or American made sports car. Contact William Frey at 54 S. Shannon Ave. (31933).

Athens Ohio University William Frey S. Shannon Ave

Correction on Municipal Court fine notice

A Municipal Court decision Friday imposed a 25 dollar fine and court costs on Ralph Colburn Stewart. The earlier report incorrectly listed Mark Colburn.

Ralph Colburn Stewart Mark Colburn

Educator Frank L. Bailey Dies at 88 in Chesterhill

Chesterhill resident Frank L. Bailey 88 died Thursday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. A native of Chesterhill he taught Morgan County schools and led Newport Ohio and Julia Richmond High in New York City before retiring in 1937. Survived by sister Mrs. Bertha Atkinson of Selma California funeral set for Sunday 2 30 p m at Fawcett Stone with Rev Grover Nutter officiating burial in Chesterhill cemetery.

Chesterhill Frank L. Bailey Marietta Memorial Hospital Joseph and Addie Gibbons Bailey Dewcy Johnson Ohio State University Marietta College Eastman College of New York New York University Morgan County Newport Ohio New York City YMCA Julia Richmond Bertha Atkinson Selma Calif Fawcett Stone Funeral Home Grover Nutter Cesterhill Cemetery

Voter Registration Lag Report by Athens League

About 1600 Athens residents have not registered to vote per Athens League of Women Voters citing Board of Elections data. Registration is permanent in Ohio unless you did not vote for two years or moved or changed your name. in-person re registration may be required.

Athens Board of Elections Athens League of Women Voters Ohio County Court House

Weather Dips, Then Clears Across Hamley Run Area

Skies cleared at times Friday after rain and clouds yesterday. Rural Hamley Run logged 79 and 58 degrees on Thursday, with a morning low near 58 and a 9 am reading of 61 today.

Hamley Run Reading

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