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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1949

Page

2

Kick Off Set for Residential Drive for Cancer Funds

A kick off meeting for the residential drive to support Cancer Funds is planned for 8 pm at the Hotel Berry ballroom this Wednesday. Drive chairman Sol Rosenberg announced the effort led by Mrs H C Dorman and Mrs Charles Woodworth with contributions turned in at Cancer Headquarters in the Nye Chevrolet garage. Aimed at county wide fundraising, Mrs A B Parker and Mrs Alton Hope are coordinating lectures and films in Amesville Chauncey and garden clubs with Dr L A Hamilton Dr Lawrence Goldberg George Clark and Paul Cotton presenting.

Cancer Funds Berry Sol Rosenberg H. C. Dorman Charles Woodworth Rosenberg HO. Wagner Capta Cancer Headquarters Nye Chevrolet N. Court St A. B. Parker Army Alton Hope Amesville Chauncey L. A. Hamilton Lawrence Goldberg George Clark Paul Cotton

Virginia Woman Killed Husband Hurt In Wreck

Fireman Apprentice Jack L. Thompson of The Plains serves aboard the USS Cabot off Pensacola Florida. The 18 year old plans to graduate via correspondence courses while at sea and hopes to return home in May for graduation. He serves as burner watch on the carrier as it conducts flight operations with Corsairs Hellcats and Avengers.

Pensacola Fla Jack L. Thompson The Plains Navy Earl Thompson Jack Naval Reserve Dap Cabot William Halsey Jack Thompsons Armed Forces Great Lakes Wisconsin William Air Force Germany

Cool Weather With 46 Degree High Across Easter

Easter Sunday showed autumn like weather as the day peaked at 46 degrees and dropped to 34 at night with .27 inches of rain. By 11 am Monday the temperature remained at 46 as a cool wind continued. The Hocking River level stood at 4.49 feet, a slight rise per weather observer Mrs. C N France.

Mercury C. N. France Hocking

Box Social Planned by Senior 4-H Club

A box social will be held at the Grange Hall on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Senior 4-H Club planning committee includes John Sheridan Shirley James Ruth Blaker and Weldon Koker.

Grange Hall John Sheridan Shirley James Ruth Blaker Weldon Koker

Fatal Route 50 crash claims Virginia woman in Easter weekend

Virginia resident Pearl Sayre, 32, died after a crash on Route 50 east of Athens. Her husband Richard Sayre, 34, was injured and hospitalized. The car overturned after skidding, killing Sayre and injuring both occupants. Several other weekend accidents and fines were reported by local patrols and Mayor Mickle.

Athens County Virginia Athens State Highway Patrol Pearl Sayre Falls Church Parkersburg Richard Sayre Coolville Guysville William D. Craig E. Carpenter St Dale Wharton Plains Warren W. Cooper Fairgrounds Schrappe Coon Burton

Corn Crop Hints for Improperly Cured Grain

Ross Wright Athens County Extension Agent says cribbed corn with high moisture may rot or mold in warm weather. Move corn to another crib and clean husks and material promptly. Moisture must be reduced to 17.5 percent for loan eligibility. Athens loans at $1.51 per bushel, market at $1.20 to $1.30.

Ross Wright Athens County Wright Athens

Exams Open For Technical Posts In Veterans Administration

Civil Service Commission announces exams for bacteriologist medical and serologist posts in Veterans Administration Offices. Salaries from 4469.60 to 5232 yearly. Ratings consider experience including armed forces service. Age limit waived for veterans. W H Oldfield, secretary, will provide full details.

Civil Service Commission Veterans Administration W. H. Oldfield

Athens Police Report Two Minor Accidents

Athens police reported two weekend city accidents. John Lynch of 137 Congress St caused rear fender damage while passing between traffic on Court St. An auto owned by Herb Cox of N Shannon Ave sustained left fender and door damage while parked at the Sportsman Grill. the responsible vehicle is unknown.

Athens John Lynch Congress St Court St Herb Cox N. Shannon Ave Sportsman Grill Cox

Dedication set for Bryan Hall at Ohio University

Ohio University announces the dedication of Bryan Hall, a Georgian Colonial dormitory named for Dr. Elmer Burritt Bryan eleventh president 1921 to 1934. The 196 capacity dorm with dining facilities opens next fall after 750000 construction begun in 1947. Memoriam program includes the Bryan family attendees and university leaders.

Ohio University Elmer Burritt Bryan Bryan Mid-West University Irma E. Voigt Memorial Auditorium Helen Bryan Sater Summit N. J Florence Bryan Belcher Columbus Doris Covington Athens Bryan Hall Council Edwin Watts Chubb College of Arts and Sciences University Nancy Marts Middletown Bryan Hall Glee Club Mary Jo Klanick Hall East Green Harold Field Kellogg Boston Mass Los Angeles Calif Harvard University Indiana University Harvard Clark Philippine Islands Franklin College Ind Colgate University Amilton N. Y

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Admissions include Harold Bolin Athens Route 1 medical William Thompson Chauncey Karen Lyne Tedrick Athens minor surgery Mrs Grace Hubler Athens Route 3 medical Discharges include Mrs Carl Gustavson and daughter Athens Mrs Donald McLeade and daughter Athens Mrs Elwood Carsey Millfield Route 1 and Mrs Marie Clench Rutland Route 1 Mrs Lydia Hudwell Athens Joseph J Miglore Athens Richard Thompson Athens Robert Vondriska Athens Mrs Harry Cromley Athens

William E. Ferrall Athens Harold Bolin William Thompson Chauncey Karen Lyne Tedrick Grace Hubler Carl Gustavson Donald McLeade Elwood Carsey Millfield Marie Clench Rutland Lydia Hudwell Joseph J. Miglore Richard Thompson Robert Vondriska Harry Cromley

Wilful Absence Charged In Suit for Divorce

Stanton H. France filed for divorce from Geraldine V. France in common pleas court citing wilful absence. The couple married July 14 1937 at Greenup Kentucky and have no children.

Stanton H. France Common Pleas Court Geraldine V. France Greenup

Two Men Fined in Mayor's Court for Intoxication

Elza Perry age 29 of New Marshfield Route 2 and Edward L Holdcroft age 27 of Zanesville were fined $10 and costs after both pleaded guilty to intoxication in mayor's court.

Elza Perry New Marshfield Edward L. Holdcroft Zanesville

Two Divorces Filed in Common Pleas Court

Two petitions for divorce were filed in common pleas court. Gladys Perrigo seeks a divorce from Vernon Perrigo alleging wilful absence since 1933. they married January 1931 at Zanesville and have no children. La Donna Evener seeks a divorce from Jack E. Evener alleging neglect of duty and requests custody of one minor child. they married May 11 1945.

Common Pleas Court Gladys Perrigo Vernon Perrigo Zanesville la Donna Evener Jack E. Evener

Wonder Salve Promises Quick Relief for Skin Irritations

Wartime discovery Yon der Salve marketed for psoriasis eczema infections and athlete s foot with claims of no acids or alcohol painless application greaseless and antiseptic. Sold in Athens by local druggists including Gallader Quick and Athens Drug Stores.

Athens Gallader, Quick

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Charles W. Reamer Johnson & West Ohio Athens County Savings & Loan CO Masonic Temple H. S. Householder SiMe Kaiser Travel Kaiser-Frazer State St Sheltering Arms Hospital the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens, Ohio W. F. Miller Church of the Nazarene W. State ST Rev. Miller Japan Ray Sigler Mr. Sigler Olivet Nazarene College School of Music First Church of the Nazarene Ironton Drell H, Goff Mr. Ray Sigler Sohio Esso Secretary” Service
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