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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1951

Page

7

Two-Day Blood Donor Total Surpasses Quota

Athens ac Cross bloodmobile visit ends with 113 pints Tuesday at the Methodist Church center and 94 pints Monday. Registrants reached 132 with 18 cancellations, 24 walk-ins, and a mix of residents and Ohio University students aiding the drive.

Athens Ac Cross Methodist Church Center Jackie B. F. Cutler Ohio University Red Cross Hilda Pidcock Robert Hayes Jack Hostettler William Biggs Robert Lyon William Plass William Robbins Helen Worstell William Boyd Lula Helen Wright Jack Baughman Leslie Green Rosemary Griffith Cliff Lay Schyler Tuthill Marcia Dickerson Revan Kee Robert Kurita Mel Michal Michael Auguilano Victor Martin Dick Boyer Keith Scott George Clark James Rothenburg Lincoln Fisch Eva Dickey Robert Williams Marjorie Koerner Evelyn Cox James

Rail Official Speaks at Cub Pack Meeting in Athens

Edward Cole of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad spoke to Cub Pack 56 and parents at First Methodist Church night on rail history and modern train systems. Den displays miniature trains and Den Three showcased Mother’s Day plaques. Awards: Riggs, Goodrich, Gaston, Davis, Everett, Sanders, Slagle. Next meeting May 29 features Circus theme.

Edward Cole Athens Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Cub Pack 56 First Methodist Church Cole Den Art Kasler Larry Riggs Joe Goodrich Jack Gaston Noel Davis Harry Everett Greg Sanders Bobby Slagle

Abandoned 1939 Hudson Found Near Greenlawn Cemetery

Sheriff George Bateman investigated an overturned 1939 Hudson found near Greenlawn Cemetery in Deanville on Tuesday afternoon. The car carried a stolen license plate and had no local report of theft. Columbus authorities confirmed the plate was stolen, but not the car. The registered owner was a Columbus man and a Delaware traffic ticket was on record. Residents offered little light on the incident.

Deanville George Bateman Bateman Greenlawn Columbus Delaware

Winning forestry posters on display for Conservation Week

Posters from the forestry center and Business and Professional Women’s Club contests sponsored by the Ohio Division of Forestry are shown in Bugger Bros. store windows to mark Conservation Week observed April 23 to 28.

Ohio Division of Forestry and Business Professional Women’s Club Bugger Bros

Snyder Dies at 79 in Coolville Ohio

Carlton E. Snyder, 79, died at his Coolville home Tuesday after living in Athens and returning last year. Survived by wife Osee and twin sister Fannie Gunder, with three brothers and two sisters previously deceased. Visitation at White funeral home with services Thursday at 10 a.m. by Rev. C C Lockwood. Burial in Coolville Cemetery.

Coolville Carlton E. Snyder Torch Snyder Athens Osee Snyder Fannie Gunder White Funeral C.C. Lockwood Coolville Cemetery

Births Dismissals and Funeral Attendant Notes

Births announced for Mr and Mrs Richard Morris Glouster a son and added entries for Thelma Moran Athens Marshall Summers Glouster Mrs Mildred Perry Athens Louis H Shafer Athens. Dismissals include Mrs Mike Clason McConnelsville and son and Mrs Thomas Dew Glouster and daughter Mrs Mary Thompson Athens Wilfred Hawkins Athens. Attends funeral Tommy Shockley 16 son of Mr and Mrs Don Shockley rode a 50 rate in Dayton yesterday to serve as pallbearer at the funeral of school chum Jack Voight.

Richard Morris Glouster Thelma Moran Athens Marshall Summers Mildred Perry Louis H. Shafer Mike Clason McConnelsville Thomas Dew Mary Thompson Wilfred Hawkins Tommy Shockley Don Shockley Dayton Jack ‘Voight

City appeals for broad Spring cleanup drive

Athens officials urged residents and merchants to cooperate in a city spring cleanup. Mayor Mickle asked households to pile yard trash along the curb on the grass for pickup and keep it separate to prevent sewer wash. Safety Director Pierce said crews would focus on the west end first.

Athens W. P. Mickle Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce

1 H Meeting Set at Ames

A meeting for promoting 4 H Clubs in the Amesville territory is planned for Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Ames Bern School. Ross Wright, county extension agent, says the event will start with a potluck supper. Mrs Denzil Robinsons 4 H Club will give a demonstration and Edward Sheridan will lead a discussion on the duties of the adviser.

Amesville Ames-Bern Ross Wright Denzil Robinson Edward Sheridan Livestock and Crops Club

Baker To Attend Universities Meet

President John C. Baker of Ohio University will attend a weekend meeting of the National Association of State Universities beginning Friday. During the Chicago visit he was to dine with the late General Charles Gates Dawes, banker and former vice president. Dawes died Monday night at the age of 94.

John C. Baker Ohio University National Association of State Universities Chicago Baker Charles Gates Dawes United States Dawes

Ames Man's Heifer Named Champion at Marietta Sale

A one-year-old heifer named Doris W. R. owned by F H Gifford of Amesville was judged champion at the Southeastern Ohio Hereford Cattle Association Sale in Marietta. The champion sold for 800 dollars to Frank Christy of Marietta.

Doris W. R F. H. Gifford Amesville Southeastern Ohio Hereford Cattle Association Marietta Frank Christy

Gross Neglect Charged in Divorce Petitions

In Common Pleas Court Marcella M Stephenson sues John A Stephenson for divorce claiming gross neglect. The couple wed December 16 1932 in Athens and have no children. Also in Guysville Fellow Craft degree to be conferred Thursday at 8 pm by Savannah Lodge 426 F and AM with Harvey L Kincade as master.

Common Pleas Court Marcella M. Stephenson John A. Stephenan Athens Guysville Savanah Lodge F&am Harvey L. Kincade

Veteran Dies At Dayton Veteran Dies At Dayton

Harry Ket tell Sr 58 of Nelsonville died today in Veterans Hospital Dayton after a four year illness He was WWI veteran and former miner Survived by two sons Paul Nelsonville and Harry Jr Blacklick a daughter Mrs Elizabeth Moore Nelsonville three grandchildren two brothers George Columbus Pearl Nelsonville and sister Mrs Florence Wolfe Akron Funeral services will be held in the Veterans Chapel Dayton Friday at 1 pm burial in Veterans Cemetery

Nelsonville Harry Kettell Veterans’ Hospital Dayton Kettell Paul Harry, Jr Blacklick Ohio Elizabeth Moore George Columbus Pearl Florence Wolfe Akron Veterans’ Chapel Veterans’ Cemetery

Four Initiated Into Athens Elks Lodge Ceremonies

Four men were initiated into the Athens Elks Lodge Tuesday evening in ceremonies followed by a fish fry for members. J.B. Vanity, recently installed as exalted ruler, presided and announced additional social activities, including a dance Saturday night for members and guests.

Athens Elks Lodge J.B. Vanity

Contracts Awarded For resurfacing Seven Miles of Athens County Roads

The Highway Maintenance Co. of Athens won the contract to resurface nearly seven miles of county roads in Athens County. The bid totaled 38,045 with a completion date of August 31. Work will use bituminous mix with 30 50 cost split between the county and federal government, funded by the state for road work. Roads 16, 17, 19, and others in York Township and connecting routes 33, 691, and 32 areas are included in the project.

The Highway Maintenance Co Athens State Highway Department Columbus Pleasanton Jerseyville Fisher-Chase York Township Glen Ebon Congress Run Congress-Glouster Trimble Glouster

Quartermaster Cadets Visit Depot in Columbus

About one hundred advanced Army ROTC Quartermaster cadets from Ohio University will visit the Columbus General Depot Thursday afternoon for a 1 to 4 pm inspection of the depot quarters. The group joins ROTC units on campus and will dine at the depot cafeteria after talks by depot executives. The trip is organized by the Quartermasters Club led by Frank Crimi, Jack Wagner, and Jack Donaldson, with Major Robert W. Burns in charge of the ROTC Quartermaster detachment.

Army Rotc Quartermaster Corps Ohio University Army Columbus General Depot Ohio U. Quartermaster Ohio Depot Quartermasters Club Frank P. Crimi Canastota N. Y Jack Wagner Dayton Jack Donaldson Maple Heights Robert W. Burns Rotc Quartermaster Corps Frank Sweeney Olney Neavitt Nicholas Grunzweig James Hodge Kenneth Garland Quartermaster

Airline Film At Mildeck's Tonight On Highway to Hawaii

Aviation fans may view United Air Lines film Highway to Hawaii this evening at Mildeck's Shoe Store starting 7 30. R B Gustafson notes the event as a local attraction for enthusiasts and shoppers alike.

United Air Lines

Resident of Torch Dies

Mrs Myrta May Morrison 84 of near Torch died Monday afternoon at home. Her husband predeceased her. Survived by sons Cyrus D. Morrison at home and Arthur Morrison of Pittsburgh Pa, brother Ed Russell of Wheeling. Funeral services Thursday 2 pm at White funeral home with burial in Coolville Cemetery. Friends may call at home until one hour before services.

Coolville Myrta May Morrison Torch Cyrus D. Morrison Arthur Morrison Pittsburgh Ed Russell Wheeling

Three Drivers Fined After Police Arrests

Three drivers were fined by Mayor W. P. Mickle after city police arrests. Eldon Roberts, 21, 10 W Mulberry St, fined $5 and costs for failing to stop at an intersection. William Lambert, 19, 50 Morris Ave, fined $10 with costs suspended for unsafe operation. Wendell Spears, 23, 50 Hudson Ave, paid $5 and costs for parking too close to a fire hydrant.

W. P. Mickle Eldon Roberts W. Mulberry St William Lambert Morrris Ave Wendell Spears Hudson Ave

Career Day Declared Successful at The Plains High School

Athens County schools held a Career Day at The Plains High School drawing about 225 students from nine high schools. Speakers ranged from secretary to FBI, with Ohio University reps Gene Schock and John Gray aiding. Bus-transported visiting students attended morning and afternoon sessions and had lunch in the cafeteria.

Athens County the Plains High School Federal Bureau of Investigation The

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