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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1950

Page

9

Carthage Troy Bond Issue Delayed by Supreme Court Ruling

The Carthage-Troy board awaits guidance after a Supreme Court decision linked to a Cincinnati case undermines a $51,000 bond plan for new Hockingport and Snottridge schools. The 64.9 percent vote would have met 65 percent under pre Oct 25 rules, delaying financing and board actions.

Carthage-Troy Buldings Hockingport Snottridge Carthage-Troy Board of Education Supreme Court Cincinnati Board of Election Coolville John Humphrey Gordon B. Gray Athens County Gray Lottridge

Board Named To Study Children's Home Transfer

A three member board was named by Judge Roy D. Williams to study transferring child wards from the Athens County Children's Home to Chauncey. The group includes L. W. Roberts, Edward B. Sharp, and M. M. Bryson. They will review plans with county commissioners before submission to the state board of charities.

Common Pleas Roy D. Williams Athens County Chauncey L. W. Roberts Athens Edward B. Sharp Nelsonville M. M. Bryson Glouster State Board of Charities Fred Shafer Child Welfare Board Shafer

Students Admit Brick Tossing In Sorority and Diner Windows

Two Ohio University students admitted to police that they threw rocks and a brick through the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority house window and Glen's Diner window during a quarrel and anger over a matter with an owner.

Ohio University Union St Joseph B. Grogan Alpha Gamma Delta Grogan Glen Glen Downey Downey

Athens High Honor Roll List Is Published

Athens Senior High School announces the first six weeks honor roll. Seniors include Sallie Algeo Charles Frank Jean Kay Hartley Phillip Nye Crescentia Spurbeck Roger Allen Clarya Bude Ronald Cox Jeannine Gottfreid Donald Nichol son George Starcher Regina Altman Robert Bigley Helen Edgar Eugene Ervin Alice Newcomb Ruth Wickline Bill Wolf Ronald Bartos Barbara Bryan John Gibbs Ellen Goddard Bob Heidler Jane Morgan Sharon Oldfield Lewis Ondis Llewelyn Robe Joann Schwartz Joe Steiff Watson Burnfield Nona Jean Green Barbara Lowe Mary Patrick Bill Pinkerton David White Tom Allen Delma Bahr. Juniors list Barbara Barrows Corinne Clutter Janet Dowler Harriet Sapp Patricia Josten Stanley McKinnis Richard Robe John Smith Barbara Wagner Jesse Lee David Lewis Jane Roseberry Yvonne Sherow David Hamilton Martina Josten Diana Roach Eleanor Wickline Ronnie Coury Anna Mae Houx Mary Sue LaFollette John Mitchell Bob O'Brien Jan Tullis Jim Dilley Franklin Hooper. Sophomores include John Bolin Margaret Ellen Braley Patty Fitzer Martha Dee Morrison Antoinette Ondis Freda Blackford Eva Cooley Dick Nellis Russell Smith Evelyn Louise Braley Ronald Leach Rudy Misner Marilyn Paulsen Allen Snyder Barbara Williams Virginia Ashton Lena Ackley Jo Baird Joy Cooley Clara Davis Jack Dowler Ronald House Barbara Sharp Ronald Tolliver Betsy Baker Gene Jones George Kabat Joan Klingenberg Maxine Rose Ruth Ellen Sands Suzanne Seigfred Guale Vermillion Galen Winning Bill Wolfe.

Athens O. L. Wood Sallie Algeo Charles Frank Jean Kay Hartley Phillip Nye Crescentia Spurbeck Roger Allen Clarya Bude Ronald Cox Jeannine Gottfreid Donald Nicholson George Starcher Regina Altman Robert Bigley Helen Edgar Eugene Ervin Alice Newcomb Ruth Wickline Bill Wolf Ronald Bartos Barbara Bryan John Gibbs Ellen Goddard Bob Heidler Jane Morgan Sharon Oldfield Lewis Ondis Llewelyn Robe Joann Schwartz Joe Steiff Watson Burnfield Nona Jean Green Barbara Lowe Mary Patrick Bill Pinkerton David White Tom Allen Delma Bahr Barbara Barrows Corinne Clutter Janet Dowler Harriett Sapp Patricia Josten Stanley McKinnis Richard Robe John Smith Barbara Wagner Jesse Lee David Lewis Jane Roseberry Yvonne Sherow David Hamilton Martina Josten Diana Roach Eleanor Wickline Ronnie Coury Annamae Houx Mary Sue LaFollette John Mitchell Bob O’brien Jan Tullis Jim Dilley Franklin Hooper John Bolin Margaret Ellen Braley Patty Fitzer Martha Dee Morrison Antoinette Ondis Freda Blackford Eva Cooley Dick Nellis Russell Smith Evelyn Louise Braley Ronald Leach Rudy Misner Marilyn Paulsen Allen Snyder Barbara Williams Virginia Ashton Lena Ackley Jo Baird Joy Cooley Clara Davis Jack Dowler Ronald House Barbara Sharp Ronald Tolliver Betsy Baker Gene Jones George Kabat Joan Klingenberg Maxine Rose Ruth Ellen Sands Suzanne Seigfred Guale Vermillion Galen Winning Bill Wolfe

Marshfield Schoolman Dies at Age 70

New Marshfield resident Guy Dinsmoore 70 a longtime Athens County schoolman died after a five week illness. He helped establish the local high school and will be honored with early dismissal for New Marshfield schools. Survived by wife Orpha and children from two marriages, funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. at the New Marshfield Methodist Church with burial in West Union Cemetery.

New Marshfield Guy Dinsmoore Athens County Milo Henrietta Dinsmoore Garden Lodi Township Dinsmoores New Hampshire Dinsmoore Ada Cather Claudia Dasmoore Columbus Ardath Llewellyn Reese Rolland Claire Gwendolyn Orpha Llewellyn Lenore New Marshfield Methodist Church Miles E. Hoon West Union Street

Local Photo Ranks High in National Contest

Scott Wilson of 89 Second St is a seventh place winner in a national photography contest by the American Woodman. His entry titled Christmas Eve features Mrs. Charles Gilbert and their son in a Christmas setting. First and second places went to photographers from Falls Church Va and Long Beach Calif amid 700 plus entries.

Scott Wilson Second St American Woodman Charles Gilbert Ohio University Charles Falls Church Long Beach Calif

Athens Man Elected President of Bottlers Association

R. Kenneth Kerr Jr. of Athens, a soft drink bottler, was elected president of the Ohio Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages. The election capped the group’s 38th annual meeting with other officers from Akron East Liverpool and Columbus.

R. Kenneth Kerr, Jr Athens Ohio Bottlers Akron East Liverpool Columbus Associated Press

Marriage Licenses for Reynolds Morris and Manson Carsey

John Lee Reynolds 22 of Deanville weds Shirley Jo Morris 16 of Nelsonville. Otto Manson 45 of Athens weds June Deloris Carsey 26 of Millfield.

John Lee Reynolds Deanville Shirley Jo Morris Nelsonville Otto Manson Athens June Deloris Carsey Millfield

Film King of Kings to Be Shown at Ohio Theater

The Ohio Theater will show the film King of Kings on Friday at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Athens Ministerial Association the event was announced by Rev. Fred Luchs.

Ohio Theater Athens Ministerial Association Fred Luchs

Weather Break In Flood Threat As Hocking River Rises

The Hocking River neared flood stage as 1.4 inches of rain fell over two days. The crest remains uncertain due to missing upper valley reports while one road, Route 691, is underwater. Temperatures swung from a high of 78 to a low of 38 with a brief morning snow flurry.

U.S. Weather Bureau Parkersburg Mercury

Heart Clinic Conducted at Health Center

At the Ohio University Health Center a clinic on clinical aspects of heart disease featured Athens and Marietta physicians. Dr. H G Southard presided with papers by Dr. Leslie A Hamilton on anatomy and physiology of the heart and Dr. C Edgar Northrup on congenital anomalies and acute rheumatic fever. Afternoon talks by Dr. Blaine R Goldsberry on hypertension and coronary disease and Dr. Lawrence I Goldberg on congestive heart failure and endocarditis drew regional doctors and nurses.

Athens Marietta Institute Ohio University Health Center Athens Health Department Academy of Medicine Ohio Department of Health Southeastern Ohio H. G. Southard Tri- County Leslie A. Hamilton C. Edgar Northrup

Youth Social Culture Emphasized By Indiana Guest Speaker

Dr Hollis Turley of Indianapolis told The Plains School students that youth must be socially cultured, intellectually honest, morally responsible and spiritually sensitive to solve personal and societal problems. The Easter program featured performances by the Junior Class, readings, music, and floral displays from the Garden Club, with staff and student helpers listed.

Hollis Turley Indianapolis the Plains School Indiana Doctor Turley Joe B. Maffett Athens Old Rugged Cross Shirley McGee Mary Talbert Donna Gabriel Donna DeWeese Bruce Humphrey James Grandy Christ Lord Christine Baker Jon Tipton Plains Garden Club

Coolville Pastor Is Asked to Return

The Rev. O. C. Lockwood of the Coolville Methodist Charge was asked to return for another year at the quarterly conference. Dr. George M. Wilson presided at the Sunday ceremonies with assistance from the pastor.

Coolville O. C. Lockwood George M. Wilson Lockwood

Good Friday Service Set at Church of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd announces a Friday 12 30 p m service conducted by Rev Phil Porter Jr The program includes preaching and meditations and was announced today

Church of the Good Shepherd Phil Porter, Jr

Fifteen Initiated Into National Honor Society at Athens High

Fifteen juniors and seniors were inducted into Chapter 64 of the National Honor Society in the Athens High School auditorium. Initiates include seniors Sallie Algeo and Robert Bigley with others listed. juniors Weese Dickman and Jim Dilley among them. Sponsor is Miss Anne Pickering. Initiation was led by society officers. vocal and trombone performances followed with post ceremony refreshments provided by the home economics department.

Births and Admits at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births to Mr and Mrs Joe Cooper Mineral a son. Admitted Bill Hassell Athens major surgery James Gaskill Athens minor surgery William Cochran Trimble minor Ellis Cochran Trimble minor Patricia Ann Love Athens minor surgery Kenneth Young Albany Route 2 minor surgery Patricia Witzler Athens minor Mary Ruth Jump Athens minor John Caster Albany medical Dismissed Paul Hawk Athens.

Bill Hassell Athens James Gaskill William Cochran Trimble Ellis Cochran

Ten Enumerators Taking Census in Athens

Ten enumerators are at work compiling the census of Athens with Richard Cunningham as crew leader. The city census should be completed about April 15 while the rural area finishes near month end. The Athens team includes Kingdon Brady Marian Wellinger Norma P Albaugh Everett Cole Julia M Curry Patricia Finley Verna E Jones Virginia Lewis Margaret Sigismund and Ruth MacFadden.

Athens Richard Cunningham Athens County Kingdon Brady Marian Wellinger Norma P. Albaugh Everett Cole Julia M. Curry Patricia Finley Verna E. Jones Virginia Lewis Margaret Sigismund Ruth MacFadden

Athens Elks Install New Officers in Ceremonies

Newly elected officers of Athens Lodge 973 Elks were installed Tuesday at the Elks Club. Charles H. Evans and Hugh G. Jefferson served as grand exalted ruler and grand esquire. Officers installed include Walter Davis as exalted ruler, Joseph Vanity leading knight, C J Ailstock loyal knight, Allen Riley junior lecturing knight, Ernest McGraner treasurer, F A LaVelle secretary, William Watkins ryler, O K Parrett trustee. John McElroy received appreciation as retiring exalted ruler. Clarence Flowers urged blood bank donors. a buffet lunch followed.

Athens Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Elks Club Charles H. Evans Hugh G. Jefferson Walter Davis Joseph Vanity C. J. Ailstock Allen Riley, Jr Ernest McGraner

Athens retailers to close for Good Friday noon to 2

Members of the Athens Retail Merchants Association will close from noon until 2 p m on April 7 to observe Good Friday. John W Bolin secretary announced that community church services are planned at that hour.

Athens Retail Merchants’ Association John W. Bolin

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Board Studies Nancet Dren J. Curtis Insche Marian Walden Doris Walden Flowers Walden Produce Court St. Athens Yours Marshfield Schoolman Hocking River Hocking Tom Slater Richard Shrieves Darrell Andrews Jack McDonald John Michael Louise Diver the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens, Ohio Athens High School Jo Ellen Goddard Nona Green Robert Heidler Weese Dickman Bob O'Brien Anne Pickering Society Louis Ondis Sheltering Arms Hospital Joe Cooper Mineral Gury Bardin Bros. CO Pomeroy Cement Block CO Plymale- Wagner CO Elks Greyhound Washington, D. C New York, N. Y P.m Chillic Cincinn ST. Lou ATI Ss Greyhound Terminal E. State St Pol. Adv Keystone Roy E. Hawk & Co CLINE Williamson P. C. Wiand Williamson Gas Williamson Coal Williamson Oil G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Pene Federal Reserve System THE Athens National Bank
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