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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1948

Page

5

Science Day at Ohio University Draws 13 Southeastern Ohio Schools

Science students from 13 counties will convene at Ohio University on Friday for the second annual Science Day. Exhibits cover botany chemistry geology physics zoology and more with judging starting at 10 am and awards announced later, plus open department displays and a luncheon for visiting teachers.

Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Science Teachers Ohio Academy of Science William C. Stehr John C. Baker F. B. Guilum Harley Ellinger Logan High School

Students Ready Science Day Exhibit With Rats Diet Study

Thirteen Rome Canaan High School students, led by Daniel Friedberg, study the effects of different diets and vitamins on four white rats for the Ohio University Science Day. Rats are weighed biweekly, named by students, and one rat Meal-only Martymouse is expected to show vitamin deficiency.

Robert FE. Schweitz Rome Canaan High School Daniel Friedberg Ohio University Athens County Friedberg Diablo Martymouse

Prom Tickets Cancelled At Ohio University

Prom tickets for Ohio University's Junior Prom were declared null and void after 850 tickets disappeared from sale. Fraternal groups allegedly bought up tickets to influence votes for their king and queen candidates. Refunds will be issued at three Athens stores, with a new single ticket sale Thursday evening at the OU recreation building.

Ohio University Athens Donald Nau

City’s Newest Water Well Nears Completion

Athens completes a 38 inch water well three weeks into construction. Tests show a 700 to 800 gpm output. Cost about 3150 dollars. An eight inch line will feed the city system for daily 2 million gallon demand. 18 tons gravel used for the filter. A temporary 320 gpm pump is on order for use until a main pump is bought. The 50 foot well raises Athens total to 15 wells.

Athens Daniel A. Pierce Pierce

Graham Chapel Prayer Band Meets at Fulton Home

The Graham Chapel Prayer Band will gather Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orestus Fulton with Mrs. Mary Holdcroft leading the session.

Graham Chapel Orestus Fulton Mary Holdcroft

Shelter Notes From Arm Hospital In Athens Area

List of patients and expectant families in the Athens region includes names such as Mrs Harold Dutton and Mr Charles Christian with newborn daughter and son. Other entries mention major and minor surgeries, medical observations, and residents from Athens The Plains Glouster Trimble Rose Howard Albany Nelsonville and Decatur areas.

Harold Dutton Athens Charles Christian Leonard Kirkendall Rose Howard Elizabeth Phillips Lois Wigren Elmer Orme Trimble Dudley Caplinger Dolly Clipner Chillicothe Nellie Robinson Irene Embrey H. W. Roach Oscar Giffin Millfield Observation Robert Moore John Levis Jesse Copen Edward Smith the Plains Davis Greene Albany Gaberilla Skinner Glouster George Cain Decatur Mabel Hostetter Tuppers Plain John William Powell Richard Morrison Viola Johnston Nelsonville

State Highway Patrol Area Interviews Set

Applicants for the State Highway Patrol will be interviewed from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Logan and the same hours Friday at McArthur. Corp. R. E. Henderson of the Athens post said interviews may occur at any time at the local post 536 Richland Ave.

State Highway Patrol Logan McArthur Corp R. E. Henderson Athens Post Corp. Henderson Richland Ave

Dexter Allen Rites Set at Hebbardsville

Short services for Dexter Allen a former Albany resident will be at Hebbardsville Cemetery at 2 30 p m Thursday He died unexpectedly Tuesday at his home in West Union West Virginia He is survived by his wife Ella two daughters Mrs Ruth Harper of Glendale West Virginia and Violet and a son Rex of Radford Virginia

Dexter Allen Albany Hebbardsville West Union W. Va Allen Ella Ruth Harper Glendale Violet Rex Radford

U S Leaders Face Dilemma Sir Guy Urges Unity

British diplomat Sir Guy Garrod told an Athens audience that the United States will be decisive in keeping world democracies from abandoning freedom. He argued Britain must boost exports, stabilize its economy, and nationalize coal to fund modernization while urging allied unity against Communist pressures.

United States Guy Garrod Memorial Auditorium Guy United Nations Great Britain Ohio University Chillicothe Guy Told Athens John C. Baker

British Air Chief Outlines Trouble Spots in Middle East

Sir Guy warned Palestine faces serious turmoil from Jew and Arab impasse over economic union, affecting the entire area. He said Greece's loss to hostile forces would threaten eastern Mediterranean security and noted U S and British officials are aiding Greece. He endorsed Trieste reverting to Italy and warned Spain's control of the Mediterranean is vital. He urged mutual aid to halt unrest and cited Russia’s stance as a potential spark for civil war. Col Speidel introduced him. meeting opened by E. T. Helleenbrandt.

Britain Guy U. S England Palestine Greece Mediterranean Trieste Italy Security Council Spain Sir Guy Russia Col William H. Speidel Ohio University E. T. Hellebrandt Reserve Officers Association

New Officers Are Installed At Elks Lodge

Clarence J. Flowers was installed as new exalted ruler of the Athens Elks lodge in a Tuesday night ceremony led by Harold J. Rose past grand exalted ruler. Other officers named included John McElroy Francis Lavelle Charles Cornwell and William Watkins with trustees Brandon Grover Alex Moore and O K Parrett. John E. Kircher was named alternate exalted ruler at the Grand Lodge convention in Philadelphia July 4. Remaining officials installed were B Walter Radcliffe Jr Sam Alvarez Fred Tom and Walter Weber.

Clarence J. Flowers Athens Elks'lodge Harold J. Rose John McElroy Walter W. Davis Joseph B. Vanity Francis A. Lavelle Charles A. Cornwell William W. Watkins Brandon T. Grover Alex M. Moore O. K. Parrett John E. Kircher Grand Lodge Philadelphia Cline Building B. Walter Radcliffe, Jr Sam F. Alvarez Esquire Fred Lee Tom Walter J. Weber

Lions To Solicit Firms In Cancer Drive

Lions Club members were assigned cancer drive solicitations at the club meeting by George W. Clark president and county chair. Clark said local business firms, not individuals, are to be solicited by the Lions.

Lions Club Cancer George W. Clark Clark

Driver Escapes Injury in Route 349 Bridge Crash

David J. Watters aged 21 of Hamden escaped injury Tuesday night when the truck he drove crashed into a bridge on Route 349 near Hamden, State Highway Patrol reports.

David J. Watters Hamden State Highway Patrol

Omitted name found in Athens High reserve letters list

The Messenger notes Ronald Cox was unintentionally left out Tuesday from Athens High School students who received reserve basketball letters.

Ronald Cox Messenger Athens High School

Effective Education Outlined by Sir Guy Garrod at Ohio U

Sir Guy Garrod addressed Ohio University faculty on effective education. He urged long basic schooling, delayed specialization, and bilingual study with Greek Latin roots, stressing vocabulary, clear thinking, and the aim of education to enable a happy, purposeful life and leisure through productive work. He warned mechanization pressures may threaten this balanced approach.

Ohio University Guy Garrod Royal Air Force Sir Guy Greece Rome

Veterans Employment officials begin training conference

A three day training program for Veterans Employment representatives started Wednesday at the local unemployment office. H H Sands said Alexander J Schaefer leads the program with participation from VER staff in Ohio and district office reps including Tribbie Cloran Horn Plummer Riddle Ferguson Paulsen Miller and Sands. The event covers policy procedures and interview methods aimed at improving veteran placement and welfare.

Veterans Employment Bureau of Unemployment Office H. H. Sands Alexander J. Schaefer Veterans Employment Representative Sands Veterans Employment Service OSES VER Schaefer VES Ohio Wendell Edgerley Schaeffer Edgerley E. R. Herring Dean Chatlain John C. Tribbie Cambridge Matt A. Cloran Ironton Joseph Horn Chillicothe Louise Plummer Jackson Sprige S. Riddle Marietta John A. Ferguson New Lexington George Paulsen Pomeroy Edward M. Miller Zanesville Athens

Lavoptik Eye Relief Ad Promises Quick Comfort

An eye care advertisement urges immediate consultation for persistent eye trouble and promotes Lavoptik as a forty year trusted remedy. It claims soothe for tired irritated burning itching eyes with a money back guarantee and availability at druggists, noting Eyescup included.

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