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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1956

Page

9

DiSalle Tea Kicks Off County Dem Campaign

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Michael DiSalle starts county campaigns in Athens Pomeroy and Logan with an informal Legion post tea in Athens to meet voters. Campaign manager William A. Lavelle notes a $5 dinner at Athens Country Club Oct 16 may feature Wayne L. Hays as main speaker with possible Lausche appearance.

Michael DiSalle Athens American Legion W. Union St Athens County William A. Lavelle DiSalle Price Pomeroy Logan Meigs Hocking County Legion Post Lavelle Ruth Stratton Athens Country Club Frank J. Lausche U. S. Senate George Bender Lausche Wayne L. Hays Ohio Hays Ohio University Kevin McCann Eisenhower

X Rays Begin Wednesday Athens Women Promote Free Chest X Rays

Volunteers from the Athens DeMolay chapter and local women plan free chest x rays this week. The mobile unit will be at Court Street and A&P lot with hours Wednesday 9 am to 12 pm, Friday 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 6 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 12 pm. DeMolays named include Phil Baedecker, David Goldberg, Richard White, John Cline, Dick Knight, Harry Begg, Jim Hughes, and Jim Webb. Women assisting include C A Slater and a long list of volunteers.

Athens Ohio Department of Health Order of DeMolay Court St Fairmont Food Co A&p Phil Baedecker David Goldberg Richard White John Cline Dick Knight Harry Begg Jim Hughes Jim Webb C. A. Slater I North Side Paul Kimes Evan Edwards H. C. Musser Robert Main E. P. Lynn D. M. Downard Dan ‘Merrick Don Dale Moffett Paull Beckley Samuel Erskine George Hunter Whiam Harmon A. D. McPherson Gaige Paulsen Thurman Scott Troy] Organ William’ Stehr E. B. Bannon Vance Rood James Josten Henry Crewson Clyde Dixson Harry Risley Chester “Marquis H. P. Curry C. , Nunemaker Robert Mahaffey Lawry Irence Graves James Holland Bernard Black H. C. Lehman Henry Corradini L. L. Krantz Burton DeVeau John W. Risch Kimes Edwards Musser McPherson Corradini Slater

Resident Dies at Currier Street Home

Mrs. Keitns Frost Keirns of Currier Street died Monday at her residence. A Central Avenue Methodist Church member and Rome Grange participant, she was born to Allison and Jane Lynch McLain. She married John Frost in 1908, who died in 1948, then married Cecil Keirns. Survived by three sons Forest Frost Dayton, James Frost Coolville Route 2, Glen Frost Coolville Route 2, a brother Omar McLain Columbus, a sister Emma Rhinehart Laforia Texas, two grandchildren and one great grandchild, five half brothers, three half sisters, five stepdaughters, two stepsons. Funeral Wednesday 1 p.m. at Central Ave Church, Rev. Melvin Alkire officiating. Burial in Wyer Cemetery. Friends may call at residence.

Glen Frost Coolville Omar McLain Columbus Emma Rhinehart Laforia Texas Naif Central Ave Melvin Alkire Wyer Cemetery

Weather Promotes Athens Aviation Day Amid Flight Delays

Civil and military observers attended Athens Aviation Promotion Day at Ohio University Airport. Weather disruptions halted a Lockbourne Air Force Base Thunderjets flyover while three other state events were scrubbed, delaying dozens of transient aircraft arrivals and leaving spectators waiting.

Ourcims Athens Air Force

Extension Division Class To Be Formed

Ohio University extension division calls an interest meeting at Ellis Hall 114 Wednesday at 7 p.m. Teachers and others should attend to determine demand since course offering depends on enrollment.

Ohio University Extension Division Ellis Hall

Weather details for Hamley Run record fall

A rural Hamley Run reading showed near freezing temperatures early Tuesday with 9 am at 48 degrees. Monday's high and low were reported as 73 and unspecified low, indicating cold snap conditions and fluctuating readings at the site.

Hamley

Driver Fined After Crash on State Route 33

David J. Camp, 23, of Carbon Hill, escaped serious injury when his car hit a guard rail at the Monday Creek bridge on Route 33. He was fined 50 dollars and costs and suspended after patrolmen testified the car reached 90 mph. Bobby J. Selby, Albany Route 3, was fined 20 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to unsafe operation.

David J. Camp Carbonhill Monday Creek Route 33 Bobby J. Selby Albany J. F. Newcomb

Shelter notes from Arms Hospital report births and discharges

Pinning Mr and Mrs Dale Kirkendall of Athens a daughter admitted J R Martin Athens Mrs Paul Walraven Athens Route 1 Mrs Laura Watkins Sharpsburg Route 1 Gilbert Hartman The Plains Mrs Ida Davies The Plains Henry Hermey Athens Ida McCormick Athens Dismissed Mrs Carl Bell Athens Donald Chapman Athens

Dale Kirkendall Athens J. R. Martin Paul Walraven Laura Watkins Sharpsburg Gilbert Hartman the Plains Ida Davies Henry Hermey Ida McCormick Carl Bell Donald Chapman

Gross Neglect Cited In Divorce Action

A divorce suit in Common Pleas Court cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty in a marriage formed December 4, 1953 in Parkersburg. The plaintiff seeks custody of a child, ownership of a house trailer, and support, with the case also noting a separate dismissal of Fern J. Bay v New York Coal Co and the Industrial Commission of Ohio.

Vunam Sago Common Pleas Hilda Jago Parkersburg Fern J. Bay New York Coal Co Industrial Commission of Ohio

Roads to Hospital To Be Improved in Nelsonville

County meeting announces improvement and surfacing of Pleasantview Rd and Scott St leading to the new county tuberculosis hospital. Road work aims to better access the hospital site as part of the planned infrastructure upgrades.

Nelsonville Pleasantview Rd Scott St

Ohio Chief Justice Speaks on Mysteries of the Judiciary

Ohio Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt addressed Rotary and Kiwanis at a Berry Hotel dinner meeting, noting the judiciary as the third constitutional branch. He stressed government must ensure even handed justice and warned against infallibility in public officers. Kiwanis and Rotary leaders welcomed attendees and bar members were guests.

Dief Justice of Ohio Rotary Kiwanis Berry Hotel Carl V. Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court Weygandt E. T. Hellebrandt E. J. Taylor

Air Force ROTC Instructor Joins Ohio U Staff

Maj. William J. Smith, Philadelphia native, has been assigned to Ohio University as assistant professor of air science and commandant of readers and an air science instructor. A 15 year Air Force veteran with Europe and Saudi service, he is a Penn State alumnus and Alpha Tau Omega member who ran cross country, winning national titles in 1938. He lives with his wife Gay and their children Dagmar and Doug.

William J. Smith Philadelphia Ohio University Air Force Smith Air Force Europe Saudi Arabia Readers Pennsylvania State University Alpha Tau Omega Gay Dagmar Doug Major Smith

Local Servicemen News Including Burr Kittle Coulson McGuire House

Lowen Russell Burr son of Arch Burritt completes basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. Harley G Kittle son of Mr and Mrs Kittle assigned to USAF Technical School Lowry AFB Colorado. William Coulson 19 son of Oscar and Mrs Coulson participated in amphibious training with 17th Regiment in Korea. David L McGuire sergeant with Bronze Star and Purple Heart recently amphibious training in Korea. Joel L House VN3 returns to Clarksville Base Tennessee after 15 day leave. Athens High School graduate enlisted January 1955 and stationed at Clarksville after Bainbridge recruit training.

Lowen Russell Burr Arch P. Burritt Alton St Lackland Afb Texas Air Force Aste Harley G. Kittle Harley G. Kittle,Glouster 3415Th Usaf Technical School Lowry Afb Colo Department of Armament Training Coulson Gallipolis Ohio Tth Infantry Division Korea Gallia Academy Chuck David L. McGuire Bernice McGuire East Bank High School Maude McGuire Carlton Joel L. House Clarksville Tenn Carl J. House Hastings Road Athens High School Navy Bainbridge

High Taxes Needed Says Treasury Man

U S Treasury official Laurens Williams told tax executives that global tension will keep defense spending high. He predicted only limited relief soon and said the nation will require high taxes for a long time.

Treasury U. S. Treasury Laurens Williams The Tax Executives Institute Retinnas

State Cf Service Exams Are Scheduled

Columbus Athens is among 12 centers for state civil service exams from Oct 24 to fill Health Department posts. Salaries range from 240 to 980 dollars for roles such as x ray technician sanitarian chemist hearing and vision consultant veterinarian executive public information officer legal division chief public health physician. Applications and full details are available at employment offices and county auditors offices. must be filed with the commission before 5 p.m. Oct. 15.

Columbus Athens State Civil Service Commission Department of Health Carl W. Smith

Driver Is Fined After City Collision

An Ohio University student, Catalano of 115 N Congress St, received a $25 fine plus costs in Municipal Court for failing to yield the right of way after a collision on East State Street. The accident involved Ralph E Marlett Jr., 18, of 158 State St. both vehicles sustained damage.

Im. Caaiany Congress ‘St Ohio University E. State St Carenter Ralph E. Marlett, Jr State St. Moder

Columbus Driver Fined for Unsafe Operation

Richard Strayer, 21, of Columbus, was fined $15 and costs by Chauncey Mayor Charles Wadley for unsafe operation, a State Highway Patrol charge.

Columbus Richard Strayer Chauncey Charles Wadley

Real Estate Activity in Athens County August Report

August real estate activity in Athens County shows mortgages rising sharply to 98, nearly doubling July, while deeds total 119, down eight from July and 28 from August 1955. The August office docket lists 315 instruments, including servicemen discharges, affidavits, easements, leases, rights of way, liens, powers of attorney, and oil rights.

Athens County Claudis Chappel County Recorder's Office

Engineers Board Announces July Examinations Results

The Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers reported 505 applicants passed the July exams. 193 engineers and 21 surveyors earned complete registration, 271 engineers in training, and 20 surveyors in training. Fred W. Cartland of Athens achieved the highest complete registration grade in electrical engineering with 91, and several Athens Countians joined the list of successful engineers and surveyors in training.

Atmens Ohio State Board of Registration For Fred W. Cartland E. Union St Ohio University Athens John D. Dowler Morris Ave William F. Kelly Svend E. Sorensen Second St Harold D. Vaughn Nelsonville Anthony Lauro, Jr Shade Dowler Kelly Vaughn Lauro University of Copenrises

NROTC Exam Set for Seniors in 11th National Test

The 11th annual NROTC exam for high school seniors will be held December 8. Applications due by November 17 are available at schools, colleges, Navy recruiting stations, or from the Chief of Naval Personnel. The program offers full tuition and books, a yearly $800 retainment, summer midshipman cruises, and a path to Regular Navy or Marine Corps commission. About 2000 candidates will be selected for the next September start.

Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps James A. Holloway Naval Personnel Chief of Naval Personnel Washington D. C Naval Acaemy NROTC Civilian College NORTC Marine Corps

Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Logan court records show three drivers fined after state patrol arrests. Lucius Harble, 79, of Logan, $10 for failure to yield. William Zigler, 18, Route 4 Logan, $20. Roger Williams, 21, Logan, $20 for unsafe operation. All assessed court costs. Harble's charge stemmed from Saturday collision on Route 35 at 664 junction when he turned left into another auto's path.

Momesis Logan Francis Myers Lucius Harble William Zigler Roger Williams Harble

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County Dem Currier Cen Dation Mobil N. Lancaster St Toma Tomorry G. L. Forbes Mar Columbus St Saab Louis A. Andre Main St. A Bob Bondinet Mer Afpointacen Leama W. Washington E. Main St Arms Hospital Thomas Saylers Washington St Saylers Francis Graham Iona V. Morrison Lawrence A. Mast Lake Ing Common Pleaswood Robert D. Morrison Mast Ohio U. Staff Pfe William K. Coulson Oscar M Surritt Jesse E. Hayes Anna L. Dotson Japan 1St Marine Aircraft Wing U.S. Naval Air Station Iwakuni Stimson & Paldrer Baer Cena Hou Sewie Buck Auto Supply “Mill & State E. State Cussins & Fearn Store N. Court St Athens, Ohio Pelee Shell Station Belford Davis Teenies Pvee Comshett Bushings Logan, Ohio D. H Jonesy Sams Cline Bldg New York Stock Exchange Hamilton Dayton Cincinnati Charleston Wheeling George C. Shaw Logan Monument Co W. Main St Bardin Bros. CO Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy, Ohio Plymale-Wagner CO Gallipolis, Ohio
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