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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1948

Page

5

Two Athens Youths Held After Truck Theft, Crash

Two Athens youths were in custody after a Route 56 crash and a reported truck theft from W Washington Street. John Doe warrants were issued as officers questioned the pair and awaited fingerprint results to link them to the theft and an attempted car theft.

Athens Route 56 W. Washington St John Doe William Henry Joe Klingenberg Imperial Ice Cream Co Vern Hunsicker Hunsicker Washington St Abner Browning State Highway Patrol Cambridge Browning

Athens County Real Estate Tax Collections Hit 1947 First Half

Athens County real estate tax receipts for the first half of 1947 totaled 338 836 78 dollars. County Treasurer Edward H Lasch notes the figure is 14 302 96 dollars below the same period in 1946 due to heavier delinquent returns then. Township breakdown lists values for Athens Alexander Ames Bern Canaan Carthage Dover Lee Lodi Rome Troy Trimble Waterloo York.

Athens County Cancer Societys George W. Clark E. Paul Cotton John Jagers Athens W. W. Warren Nelsonville Merle Ogg Glouster Everett H. Carbaugh Woodrow Ferrer Chauncey Fred Colburn Shade Wayne Wingett O. D. Hooper A. R. Hope Fred W. Vernon Roy W. Ziegler Amesville Frank Pugh Albany Ames W. R. Phillips Lucille Scott Bern Harry James Canaan Theodore Crawford Agnes Terril Carthage Mildred Chapman Snodgras Dover Earl Gardner Lodi Earl Cowan Lee Margaret Russell John Ingram Rome Reba Marshall Ruth McBee Troy Edgar Dixon Ann Walden Trimble H. E. Jones Roy Byers Waterloo Ed Hawk Ernest Whitlock York C. FE. Hoskins Venice Brown Athens County Edward H. Lasch Dereawierle EO Lasch Alexander

Beer permit issued to Iva and Cogar in Guysville

The State Liquor Board issued a 3.2 beer license Thursday to Isaac J. Iva and L. A. Cogar of Guysville. The Associated Press reported the action.

Guysville State Liquor Board L. A. Cogar Associated Press

Athens Man Back From Taft Endorsement Meet

Earl C. Cooper of Athens attended a Columbus meeting of the Ohio Republican Advisory Committee formed by Negro Republicans. The group unanimously endorsed United States Senator Robert A. Taft for president. Ninety five members from 35 counties attended. Albertus B. Conn of Ohio served as chairman with Frank C. Beane of Canton as secretary and Ray F. Hughes of Columbus as treasurer.

Earl C. Cooper Athens Columbus Ohio Republican Advisory Committee United States Robert A. Taft Albertus B. Conn Ohio Frank C. Beane Canton Ray F. Hughes

Showing of 4 H Club Film Ends County Event

Athens County 4 H Club film project titled Where The Road Turns Right honors volunteer adviser Villa Tippie as the forerunner of county organization. About 1720 people attended the screenings across 11 schools and four Grange sessions, mostly club members.

Athens County Villa Tippie Miss Tippie Grange

McGuffey Society to Meet at First Methodist

Athens County McGuffey Society will convene Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the First Methodist Church. President Charles E. Miller says Heber H. Henry will discuss William Holmes McGuffey and his Readers, with music included. event open to the public.

Athens County McGuffey Society First Methodist Church Charles E. Miller

Indecent Exposure Case Cleared in Mickle Court

Gerald I. Carpenter, 30, Indianapolis, Ind., was fined $50 and costs and given a 30 day suspended jail sentence on an indecent exposure charge in Mayor William P. Mickle's court on Friday.

Gerald I. Carpenter Indianapolis Ind William P. Mickle

Orthopedic Clinic Set For Tuesday in Athens

About 60 people are expected at the orthopedic clinic Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Judson Wilson will supervise with a pediatrician psychologist and two orthopedic appliance men assisting. Cases under 21 will be seen. luncheon provided by the Society for Crippled Children. Sheltering Arms Hospital and the Athens County Red Cross supply medical needs.

Presbyterian Church L. I. Goldberg Aaree See Athens v Courty Society For Crippled Children Judson Wilson Columbus Wilson Society For Crippled Children Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens County Red Cross

Bartlett Woman Mrs Data A Bowman Dies at 72

Mrs Data A Bowman aged 72 lifelong Bartlett resident died Thursday at her home. She was mother to Dr C M Bowman Athens dentist and wife of James W Bowman. Survived by three daughters two sons eleven grandchildren and siblings. Funeral set Sunday 2 p.m. at Bartlett Methodist Church with burial in Bartlett Cemetery.

Bartlett Data A. Bowman C. M. Bowman Athens Bowman Austin Mary Palmer Dennis Berlin Heights Ohio da Bowman Harry R. Bowman Sandusky William A. Place Cutler B. A. Place Warm Springs Mont J. A. Place Galveston Texas Clara A. Griffin St. Cloud Flo Alexander Irvin Little Hocking Bartlett Methodist Church L. E. Buell Bartlett Cemetery Fawcett-Stone Funeral Chesterhill

Dr Bright to Speak at Albany Conference

The regular quarterly conference gathers at Albany Methodist Church with Dr Bright preaching at 10 a m followed by a noon pot-luck. This will be his last Albany sermon before retiring as superintendent in June. Open to Temple Townhouse Snowville and Albany charges. members bring dishes and service.

Albany Methodist Church Bright

Two-Vehicle Crash at E Union and Stewart Streets

A two car collision occurred at the corner of E Union and Stewart Streets on Thursday. Peggy Taylor, 14 University Terrace, was driving one vehicle and collided with Robert Ayers, 19, of 68 E Mulberry Street in the other.

E. Union and Stewart Streets Peggy Taylor University Terrace Robert Ayers E. Mulberry St

Proceeds of Athens Clinic Blues Revue Donated

Net profit from the Clinic Blues Revue held March 4 for Sheltering Arms Hospital totals 3152.33. Receipts include 1763.25 from tickets and 2316.50 from program ads, with expenses listed at 972.42. Officials will meet the Athens County Medical Society to decide distribution of funds.

Athens County Non-Partisan League Clinic Athens’ Clinic Sheltering Arms Hospital R. W. Finsterwald Reba Shafer Sol Rosenberg Athens County Medical Society

Shelter­ing Arms Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Arthur Turnbull of Athens welcomed a daughter. Bernice Perry of Shade underwent major surgery. Franklin Murphy of Athens and Mrs Ethel Metcalf of Athens had surgeries. Anderson Hogue of Millfield listed as medical. Robbie Rutter of Athens admitted after accident. Mrs Charles Christian and son of Athens and Donald Webb of Athens were discharged.

Arthur Turnbull Athens Bernice Perry Shade Franklin Murphy Ethel Metcalf Anderson Hogue Millfield Robbie Rutter Charles Christian

Three-Year-Old Boy Hurt In Fall From Car

Robbie Rutter age three, of 34 Fort Street, was injured yesterday when he tumbled from his father's automobile. He is at Sheltering Arms Hospital in stable condition. Parents are Mr and Mrs Basil Rutter. Further accident details unavailable.

Robbie Rutter Fort St Sheltering Arms Hospital Basil Rutter

Amesville Declares Clean-Up Week by Mayor Clark

Mayor Thomas Clark urged Amesville residents to participate in Clean-up Week during April 1924 to promote a neat, tidy town and collective pride. He emphasized cooperation to reach the goal.

Amesville Thomas Clark Clark

Absent Voting Rule Affects OU Students

Athens County elections clerk J. E. Barker reports Attorney General Hugh S. Jenkins rulings on student voting say university attendees must vote by absentee ballot at their prior residence. Applications available now with a April 29 deadline for the May 4 primary. law also tightens allowed distance from home precinct to 10 miles.

University J. E. Barker Athens County Elections Board Barker Hugh S. Jenkins Miami University Jenkins Miami

SEO Realtors Meet in Athens for Regional Conference

About 75 realtors and guests from Southeastern Ohio gather at the Berry Hotel in Athens for the annual regional conference of the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards. Ohio commerce director Fred J. Milligan to address the noon luncheon on the Trend of the Times.

Southeastern Ohio Berry Hotel Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards Fred J. Milligan Ohio Commerce Times Athens County Real Estate Board Earl D. Mender, Sr Nelsonville J. F. Kempton Athens J. Earl Miller Geneva Harold D. Comey Cincinnati Paul C. Copelan Portsmouth Verne H. Williams Milford John T. Bonner, Jr Columbus Harry E. Schramm Marietta Association

Sudden Temperature Drop Reports Severe Weather Change

A sharp cool‑down fell last night with the temperature dropping 41 degrees to 37. Mrs. C. N. France, weather observer, notes a 4 degree rise to 41 by 16 a.m. Friday. Thursday’s high was 78 as river level on the Hocking River fell .25 feet to 5.40.

C. N. France Hocking River

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