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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1946

Page

5

Hit-Skip Driver Strikes Nelsonville Man on Route 33

Andy Pritts, 80, of Nelsonville, was injured when hit by a car driven by Max Williams, 33, also of Nelsonville, along Route 33 south of Nelsonville. Williams fled the scene but was identified and arrested. Pritts was taken to Gibsons Hospital, Logan. Williams posted a $100 bond and faces court arraignment before Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland on a failing to stop at the scene charge.

Nelsonville Andy Pritts Max Williams Pritts Williams Gibbons Hospital Logan Stout Gordon Gray Common Pleas O. F. Rowland

Annual Spring Concert Tops Athens High School Program

The Athens High School annual Spring Concert opens Friday at 8 pm with the Junior Band performing the Star Spangled Banner Star March and other pieces. The Junior Orchestra features a bassoon solo and a claginet sale. The Girls Glee Club sings three numbers and the clarinet quartet presents Caprice. Senior Band closes with eight numbers including Entry of the Gladiators Aurora Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee and The Whistler and His Dog. W C Fingerhut directs the Music Department sponsored event.

Athens High School DeLameter Seredy Berger Perton Rastus Ryan Maganini Paul Lehman Henry Brown Scarmolin Weiss Charles Krauskopf Charles Frank Girls’ Glee Club McDowell Gartlan Richard Selby Lawrence Wamsrey Jerry Tolliver Carl Conrad Schiabach Harry Graham Barnhouse The Gladiators Bach Aurora Yoder Whistler Pryor Kurtz Moffit Music Department

Elementary teacher dearth predicted by state educator

R M Eyman of the State Department of Education told Athens County repeal boards that a shortage of elementary teachers is likely for some time. He cited low per pupil funding in small districts, war-service losses, and urged local boards to push for new legislation and stronger teacher selection.

R. M. Eyman State Department of Education Boards of Education Athens County Eyman Glen Hanes State Department of Education State Board of Education George Bean Howard McHarg Guy Morrison G. R. Shafer George L. Smith H. T. Gier Edgar Wilson Fred Dorr Athens Clovis Chester Albany Homer Co Frank Elliott Amesville Hall Chapman Fred Owens Coolville Carson Boggs Frost Charles Bobo Shade Charles McBee Stewart H. W. Humphrey Walter Wharton the Plains Leonard Prater Carbondale Ernest Howard Guysville Ben Wagner Buchtel Robert Cooper Edward Phelps John Mingus Herbert Dew Giouster Bernard Withers R. D. Steinmeyer Elza Cullison C.E. Hoskins New Marshfield County Board of Education A.K. Walker Paul McVay F. E. Phillips Herman Ellis al Gardner Ames Bern E. R. O'Neil Athens Rural Virginia Knecht Carthage Troy Jessie Doolittle Lawrence Calvin Kaye B

Athens High School youth earns Caniff commentary on poster

Athens High School senior Harold Runnion received a personal comment from cartoonist Milton A Caniff. The poster showing a child's face with a white iris background earned second place in an Athens County contest and was sent to New York for national judging.

A. Hart Athens O. L. Watkins Crip Jlives Akron Harold Runnion Lottridge Milton A. Caniff New York Caniff County Court House Lon Runnion Mildred

Suits Filed for Ten Thousand In Ivory Truck Crash

Damage suits totaling 20000 have been filed in common pleas court by Russell Males and Raymond Keirns against John F Ivory Storage Corp over injuries from a March 26 1946 crash when an Ivory truck hit their parked vehicle near Chauncey. Males seeks 35000. Keirns 5000.

Common Pleas Court Russell Males Raymond Keirns John F. Ivory Storage Corporation Michigan Corporation Males Chauncey Kerns Keirns

Grand Secretary To Speak At IOOF Meeting In Athens

Grand secretary L. H. Blythe will address the Athens County IOOF Association at its regular monthly meeting Friday April 26 at 8 p m in the IOOF Hall Athens. The gathering is open to Odd Fellows and wives and includes Rebekah Lodge members. Licensed to marry Leo S Paquette 40 and Betty Jane Harris 21 both of Athens Robert W July 27 of New York City and Alice Patricia Mackinnon 25 of Athens.

IOOF L. H. Blythe Athens County Toof Association Toof Hall Athens H. M. Bennett Bennett Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Leo S. Paquette Betty Jane Harris Robert W. July New York City Alice Patricia Mackinnon

Best War Memorial I Know

Che Marsh reflects on a 1865 community effort melting battle relics to build a Monument to friendship and tolerance. He notes later disputes, including Prohibition, and praises national unity despite differences.

Fined in Mayor's Court For Alcohol Offenses

Arraignments in Mayor Franz Woodworths court included Frank Mikotogich 40 of 104 West Union Street fined 5 dollars and costs and jailed five days after guilty plea. Henry McPeak 44 of Chesterhill and Clarence Throckmorton 31 of Albany each fined 5 dollars and costs. Harry Mitchell 57 of Fern Street and Bart Porter 60 of Rose Avenue also arraigned and fined 5 dollars and costs with five days in jail. All arrests by city police.

Franz Woodworth Frank Mikotogich Union St Henry McPeak Chesterhill Clarence Throckmorton Albany Woodworth Harry Mitchell Fern St Bart Porter Rose Ave Porter

Future Farmers To Attend District Meet

Albany FFA will attend the district field day May 1 in Gallia County near Rio Grande College. Twenty-eighth members will spend the day in athletic events and cattle judging at Hamrick and Beman farms. Five Albany FFA members will attend the FFA Camp near Carrolton August 4 to 10, during the second week of the session. The camp, originally built for NYA use, was offered to the FFA for leadership and conservation training after NYA was disbanded.

Albany Ffa Gallia County Rio Grande’ College Hamtrick Beman

Sponsor Tag Day raises funds for cancer control

Athens business and professional women's club members will conduct a Tag Day sale Saturday April 27 to support Cancer Control. Miss Josephine Garvin committee chair announced the event.

Cancer Control Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club Cancer Control Organization Josephine Garvin

Gleaming Brake Charge Faces Fine in Glouster Court

Dale A. Duncan, 43, of Glouster, was fined six dollars and costs after being charged with insufficient brakes. He appeared in Mayor Thomas William's court in Glouster, following the Tuesday afternoon report by State Highway patrolmen.

Dale A. Duncan Glouster Duncan Thomas William

Legion Backs Two for Boys State School

Athens and Amesville youths Tom Dorvier and Cecil Bailey were chosen to attend the Boys State School at Miami University Oxford from June 15 to 25. Selection credited to scholastic averages civic ability speaking self reliance and organizing skill. Dowler is son of Mr and Mrs John Dowler and Bailey son of Mr and Mrs George Bailey.

Tom Dorvier Athens Cecil Bailey Amesville Miami University Oxford Harper C. Pendry Glen Hanes The American Legion Dowler John Dowler Morris Ave Bailey George Bailey

Jones Elected Vice President of Ohio Independent Telephone Assn

Rolland S. Jones of 41 Grosvenor St was chosen as vice president at the Ohio Independent Telephone Association meeting in Columbus. He has been the organization’s youngest board member for 17 years and is plant superintendent for the local phone company. His father, Dr. C L. Jones, secretary manager of the same company, missed the Columbus gathering for the first time in over 30 years.

Rolland S. Jones Grosvenor St Ohio Independent Teleephone Association Columbus Jones Ohio Jorganization C. L. Jones

Wins Scholarship for Herman E Rickard at OSU College of Agriculture

Albany student Herman E Rickard is among 20 high school seniors awarded four year scholarships by the Ohio State University College of Agriculture after completing the March agricultural tests in Columbus. Miss Mary Witchestian of Pittsburgh will conduct Salvation Army services at West Union Street tonight and Friday night at 8 o'clock.

Herman E. Rickard Albany Ohio State University College of Agriculture Columbus Mary Witchestian Pittsburgh Salvation Army West Union St

Clarksburg Man Fined for Intoxication and Resisting Officer

Jobie R. Smith, 26, of Clarksburg West Virginia, was fined twenty dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication and resisting an officer before Mayor Franz Woodworth on Tuesday.

Clarksburg Jobie R. Smith W. Va Smith Franz Woodworth

Evangelist Wilbur F Householder to Lead Crusade at Pilgrim Holiness

Evangelist Wilbur F Householder will join revival services at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Carbondale starting Sunday April 28 and continuing nightly through May 12 at 7 o clock. Rev George Scott Columbus evangelist will conduct services. Rev Ray Pidcock Chauncey is pastor. Scott formerly worked as a miner in Pomeroy and Householder is employed by the New York Central railroad.

Wilbur F. Householder Jacksonville Long Pilgrim Holiness Church Carbonsdale George Scott

Athens State Hospital fireproof wing gains CPA approval

The Civilian Production Administration approved a $320,104 fireproof wing for the Athens State Hospital. Gov. Frank Lausche later said bids were 46 percent above the department estimate, risking possible delay.

Civilian Production Administration Athens State Hospital Columbus Today Frank J. Lausche

Major Wilson Home On 45 Day Furlough From Germany

Major Earl Wilson of the Army of Occupation in Germany is on a 45 day furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Harry L Wilson at 31 Franklin Avenue and his brother Ernest Wilson and family in Dallas Texas. He will return to Germany June 1.

Earl

Date Change for Cub Pack 55 Meeting

Cub Pack 55 will meet Friday evening May 3 at the regular venue. The April 26 session was canceled due to a high school band concert.

Ourine Ear Drops Test Offered at Athens Pharmacy

A simple home test using Ourine drops and a syringe is promoted to help people hearing ringing or head noises from ear wax. The ad claims improved hearing with use and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available at Athens Pharmacy, 128 Court St., Athens, Ohio.

Athens Court St. Athens

Carthage Troy Schools Stage Triple Program

Carthage Grade School and Lot hridge will present a triple feature under Miss Marjorie Malone on Friday April 26 at 8 30 p m Grades 1 4 present The Sweet Shop Grades 5 6 present Closing Days at Deanville School Grades 7 8 present The Frog Prince School buses will run that evening per the School Board notice.

Carthage Lothridge Marjorie Malone Deanville _School Carthage-Troy

Beliaons Guided by Purity Speed and Rosser Aspirin

An unidentified advertisement promotes Beliaons with three guiding ideas Purity Speed and Rosser a St Joseph Aspirin. It touts a 100 tablet size at a price of 10 cents per bottle.

Rosser

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