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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1951

Page

5

AHS Spring Concert Features Band Orchestra Choir Soloists

Athens High School presents a spring concert Friday night in the school auditorium. The 74 member band and 28 member orchestra perform a varied program, with soloists and ensembles competing the next day in district finals and all groups advancing to the state finals at Ohio Wesleyan University. Proceeds support transportation for groups to the state finals.

Ms Page 5 AHS Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Athens High School Ohio Wesleyan University Parvar Bach Thou Prince of Life Strauss Grafula Washington Grays Meacham American Patrol Clancy Lang Heath Leidzen Beethoven Glee Club O Lord Most Holy Scholin Dick Barker Wendell Fryer Jim Dilley Charles Atkinson Brother Will John Sacco Nancy Wright Homer Baird Piceoto Vader Nancy Martin Katy Carpenter David Lewin W. C. Fingerhut Music Rector

Bloodmobile visit draws 89 donors in two days

Red Cross officials report 89 prospective donors registered for a two day bloodmobile visit at First Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Organizers urge 175 registrations daily to meet need for Korea war wounded and civilian hospitals.

Red Cross Revee Tony First Methodist Church Korea Athens County

Foresters Attend Wooster Forestry Day Events

Foresters Ernest Gebhart district forester J M Byrd forest management W D Honehell Zaleski State Forest ranger and M K Icheman Hocking State Forest ranger will attend Forestry Day ceremonies at Wooster Friday. Program at Ohio Agricultural Experimental Station in cooperation with Ohio Forestry Association includes a tour of Secrest Arboretum and Tree Farm awards, mechanical tree planting demonstration, with James J Wells speaking on Ohio reforestation problems.

Forestry Division Ernest Gebhart J. M. Byrd Forest Management Department W.D. Honehell Zaleski State Forest Ranger M. K. Icheman Hocking State Forest Wooster Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Ohio Forestry Association Secrest Arboretum James J. Wells Ohio

Mercury Dips Then Rises as Sun Returns

The day begins with a low of percent degrees during the night. By 9 am the temperature climbs to 48 under bright sun. Tuesday's extremes were 44 and 82 during a gloomy day with flurries.

Car Title Stolen From University Parking Lot

R T Lewis of the Mens Dorm reported his car parked on University Ter race lot waiting for junk sale. Police Chief Grogan said the thief took the car title and two wrench sets, leaving the owner with no way to sell the vehicle.

R. T. Lewis Lewis Joseph B. Grogan University Terrace

Mrs Lochary Dies Tuesday At Amesville

Nora B Lochary aged 30 a resident of Amesville died Tuesday evening at her home after years of ill health. Widow of Nathan Lochary she was daughter of William and Mary Balin. Survived by daughters Mrs Delta Jago and Bertha Lochary and son Earl Lochary, 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Mound Hill Church with Rev Peso ter officiating. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Fawcett Stone funeral home Chesterhill until noon Friday and at the daughter’s home until services.

Amesville Nora B Lochary Pra Nathan Lochary William Mary Balin Delta Jago Bertha Lochary Earl Lochary Mound Hill Revsig. Pesoter Mound Hill Cemetery Fawcett-Stone Funeral Chesterhill Jago

Substitute S T Sgt Trenary Assigned As Athens Marine Recruiter

T Sgt Frank H Trenary takes over as Marine Corps recruiter in Athens for a few weeks replacing T Sgt Eugene Franklin who began a 20 day leave in California. Trenary served with the 1st Marine Division on Okinawa and Japan in World War II and has 13 years in the Marine Corps with three years in recruiting. His wife and two daughters stay in Covington Kentucky until he resumes recruiting duties in Cincinnati.

Frank H. Trenary Marine Corps Athens Eugene Franklin California Sergeant Trenary 1St Marine Division Okinawa Japan Covington Cincinnati

Two Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court

Two divorces were granted by Judge Francis D. White in Common Pleas Court. Edwin Humphrey received a divorce from Annalee Humphrey with custody awarded to Emma Renee Wheaton. Wheaton also granted a divorce from Robert Harvey Wheaton. A separate item notes a $5 fine levied plus costs against Leland T. Davis Jr. for insufficient brakes, cited by city police after arraignment in Mayor Mirkle's court.

Comin Pleas Court Francis D. White Edwin Humphrey Annalee Humphrey Emma Renee Wheaton Robert Harvey Wheaton Leland T. Davis Stuite St W P. Mirkle Davis City Polite

Rites Held for Ex-Resident's 15 Month Old Daughter

Funeral services were held in Dayton for Mary Ann Weisenbach aged 15 months daughter of Mr and Mrs John Weisenbach The child strangled in her crib at the family home Relatives in Athens were informed Her father a former Athens resident and the grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Weisenbach of Guyaville were named

Dayton Mary Ann Weisenbach John Weisenbach Athens Elizabeth Weisenbach Guyaville

Soil Conservation Farm Plans Okayed by Board

The Athens Soil Conservation district board approved farm plans for Stanley and Robert Pitzer, Homer Pratt and Thomas Garrell of Troy Township. Other applicants include Jess Brown Alexander Township C H Moore Rome Russell Archer W A Swartz Carthage Clarence Brown Lee Ward Starlin Ames Robert Hedges Canaan and Gerald Beal Waterloo.

Board of Supervisors Athens

Agent To Attend 25th Annual Meet

COLUMBUS Frank Reigel, 247 BE State St Athens, will attend the 25th annual meeting of the Farm Bureau Insurance Companies here April 23 24 and 25. City police reported two-car collision at University Terrace and Mulberry St involving Steve Tatios 89 W Carpenter Sr and Lavon Forest Crabill 24 N High St with slight damage. PRAYER BAND TO MEET Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday with Mrs Herb Hawk and Henry Lauer as leader.

Columbus Frank Reigel State St Athens Farm Bureau Insurance Companies Steve Tataios W. Carpenter Sr Lavon Forest Crabill N. High St University Terrace Mulberry St Graham Chapel Herb Hawk Henry Lauer National Guard Armory Parolman Harold Shields Dale Sapp Mill St Wib Lanning Shields Messenger Newsphoto

Athens County Resident Laura Burchfield Dies at 83

Laura L. Burchfield 83 of Chauncey Athens County died after a yearlong illness at her May Avenue home. Widow of Charles Burchfield who died in 1923 she is survived by son Herman Burchfield at home and brother Manchester Linscott of Malta. Funeral arrangements by Stout Funeral Home Nelsonville.

Chauncey Laura L. Burchfield Athens County May Ave Charles Burchfield Herman Burchfield Manchester Linscott Malta Stout Funeral Home Nelsonville

Kiwanis Hears OU Student Oration in Athens

Ohio University junior Margaret Marshall spoke on the topic Oh Say Can You See before the Athens Kiwanis Club guest of L C Staats OU professor of dramatic art and speech. Marshall earned a spot in next week's Eastern division finals of the Women’s Intercollegiate Oratorical contest at Northwestern University by winning sectional competition. Other Kiwanis guests included James Farley of Athens and Ralph Gaie of Columbus.

Margaret Marshall Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club L. C. Staats Miss Marshall Northwestern University Kiwanis James Farley Athens Ralph Gaie Columbus

Neglect Charged in Suit for Divorce

Roy Brandeberry seeks custody of a minor child in a divorce petition against Mary Luella Brandeberry filed in Common Pleas Court The couple wed January 13 1947 in Pomeroy Custody action is part of the divorce filing

Roy Brandeberry Mary Luella Brandeberry Common Pleas Court Pomeroy

Waltonians Meet in Athens Izaak Walton League Chapter

Ath ens chapter of the Izaak Walton League will meet Thursday at 7 p m at its cabin. E R Jacoby president says a film will be shown and refreshments served. The gathering includes Waltonian members from Athens and Milfield Route 1 with the officers inviting all interested residents to attend.

Athens Izaak Walton League E. R. Jacoby

Dog and chicken owners warned to contain animals

Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan renewed a warning to dog and chicken owners to keep their animals on their property or face a city ordinance violation. He cited recent complaints of free roaming animals, noting an uptick with spring gardening and new residents among offenders.

Joseph B. Grogan

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits Several Named Patients

The Messenger reports admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital listing Grace Miller Sydney? No, Grace Miller Athens Jerry Vaught Athens Homer Exline Millfield Paulette Chapman Athens Mrs Ruth Coull The Plains Mrs C H Gottfried Athens Harley Kittle Glouster Michael Rose Athens E Russell Chesterhill Mrs Margaret Williams Athens Mrs Margaret Reed The Plains Homer Johnson Chauncey plus note Roy Lee, a veteran with 25 years service, was omitted from a company employee list.

Grace Miller Athens Jerry Vaught Homer Exline Millfield Paulette Chapman Ruth Coull the Plains C. H. Gottfried Athen Harley Kittle Glouster Michael Rose E. ©. Russell Chesterhill Margaret Williams Margaret Reed Homer Johnson Chauncey Roy Lee Ohin Fuel Gas Co

Sheriff Warns Youths Against Theater Entry

Sheriff George Bateman warned parents about children entering the Valley Drive-In Theater through the exit and trespassing on the property. He noted motorists also use the exit, creating danger as cars move in darkness. Juvenile court action may follow, and motorists entering without paying may face prosecution.

Valley Drive-In George Bateman Bateman Collison

Luman Rites Held in Lakewood for Athens Native

Harry Luman 72 a former Athens resident died Monday in a Cleveland hospital from a heart attack. He lived in Lakewood and was born in Athens son of Lemue and Jane Luman. Survived by wife Marie Conk Luman two daughters Pauline Winteregg Lakewood and Mary Jo Bresky Parma three brothers John Wesley Luman Ath ens Clarence Luman The Plains and sister Mrs Freda Coyle Athens. Services Friday at 2 20 pm at Daniels funeral home Lakewood with burial in Lakewood.

Harry Luman Athens Cleveland Lakewool Luman Lemue Jane Luman Marie Conk Luman Glouster Pauline Winteregg Lakewood Mary Jo Bresky Parma John Wesley Luman Clarence Luman the Plains Freda Coyle Daniels Funeral Home

Incorporations Listed for Athens Chillicothe and Springfield

Columbus report lists Lincoln Finance Co among incorporations for Athens Chillicothe and Springfield. It notes 500 shares no par common with organizers R J States EL F McKee George A Schwer McKee and Schwer of Springfield.

Columbus Athens Chillicothe Springfield Lincoln Finance Co R. J. States EL F McKee George A. Schwer McKee Schwer

Rennel Concentrate Promises Quick Weight Loss Aid

A Chillicothe reader credits Rennel Concentrate with rapid fat reduction and better health after two years old. The advert claims quick results with two tablespoonfuls twice daily and offers money back if no weight loss after the first bottle.

Marion Netter Mechanic St Chillicothe Ohio Rennel Atty

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Buth Ellen Sands Bob O’brien David Lewis Gene Jones Smith Helen Lehman Chamirade John Mitchell Roger France Bob Allen Lawrence McDaniel Johnson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Jack Sweeney Amy Cutler Dean W. Nida W. Shafer Robert Nelson Richard G Michael Charles M. Linscott John Kovatcik Alva C. Koon W. D. Barnhart Richard H. Mayes Daniel Pearcy George Marshall Albert Hutchison Fred O’nail Leroy Shamel Harold Parson Helen Romine Harry Wright Eugene Jennings Fred Sapp Everett B. Barnhart Roberta Todd Vernon E. Greene Paul Ferry Oscar L Thomas, Jr Lotus Efaw Raymond Gibson John Nelson Edward Brooks Raymond Brooks Charles Hawk Earl Sedwick Glenn Junod Jake Wogan D. C McInturf Ward Cunningham Charlotte LaTourrette Nellie Maxine Ashworth Mre Bureth Simmons Mrs. Greer FL. Shoemaker Edwin T. LaVelle Frederic T. Norton Betty van David W. Winefordner Walter Reed Dale Channell Carl &. Gains Earl Reeder Elizabeth West John Lynch Bernard Cuckler James E. White Fred Picard Wil Liar H. Schwan Ruth Davis Frank Rauch, Jr Howard Bolton Robert Brown William J. Abraham Robert Thews George Ford Harley Merritt Arthur Stadler Lloyd Ba Otland Murl Colburn Ja Ziegler Margie Lechner Jack Vickers Burton Massie Frieda Ball Jo Ann Lasure Joe McAfee Elmer Ferrer Carroll Riley Robert H. Jones Richard Cox Ward Columbus Center Foresters At St.jos Ferguson Linscott Wolfe Sales and Service Carpenter Corps Coliade Saamer Laytawat Matomack Coteman Officoor G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Gene Tunney Staley Redith Spurreck Hensley James Powert Haning June Marie Walraven New England Earl Jackson Border Margaret Eileen Parker Jacksonville Aiva Eugene Stevens Logan Mabel Louise Cummons Aniian W. Doolittle Carbondale Sylvia Eleanor Stover Hamsey Run Kerr's Sheltering Arms Hospital Keystone Toresting Roy E. Hawk & Co. Investment Securities Athens, Ohio Alentino C.a.daugherty N. Court ST
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