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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1947

Page

3

Athens Musicians Win Honors At Southeast Ohio Auditions

The Athens High School Band and Girl's Glee Club earned superior ratings at the Southeast Ohio District Music Auditions held Saturday. In total 103 events across 11 counties participated, with numerous Athens students receiving superior or excellent marks and set to perform at the state finals in Columbus on May 10 and 17.

Athens High School Ohio W. C. Fingerhut Fingerhut Athens High City Sam Carpenter Norma Jean Dry Mary Varnes Lyndall Woolley Paul Lehman Margaret Scott Harry Graham Lawrence Wamsley Columbus Donna Guthrie Harriet Ayler Charles Krauskopf Miriam Clippinger Mr. Fingerhut Charles Frank Mary Sue LaFollette Watson Burnfield Bob O’brien David Lewis John Mitchell Carolyn Kellogg Phillip Finsterwald Patty Patterson Dewey Laughlin Lewis Oadis Roger France Clark Snider Bill Pinkerton Joe White Nancy Martin Cornet

Wife Wins Relief From Neuritis Pain

Thousands suffer from rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis find relief with NORITO a quick acting formula promising fast soothing relief and a money back guarantee if the first three doses fail to satisfy. See your druggist today to obtain NORITO with the guarantee.

Norito Orito

Fire Permit Violators Fined In Chesterhill

George Hamber and Fred Adrian pleaded guilty to burning brush without permits before Mayor C. M. Williams. Each was fined 5 dollars and costs. Hamber’s fire damaged 75 acres and Adrian’s 60 acres, with 20 acres in timber and 55 in non-forest land destroyed in the Hamber case. Firefighters used 15 men and a Chesterhill fire truck. all buildings were saved.

George Hamber Fred Adrian Chesterhill C. M. Williams I. I. Dickman Hambel Adrian Mr. Dickman

Athens County Teachers Association adopts educational philosophy

The Plains High School hosts the final meeting of the Athens County Teachers Association where a stated educational philosophy aims to help each child discover himself and pursue personal goals for lasting success. The proposal was submitted by Louise Diver, Mrs. Moxie Crabtree, Edna Felt, and Carrye Smith, with Herman Ellis and Glen Hanes handling business and announcements. A musical program was directed by Mrs. Eileen Dotta Ackerman.

Athens County Teachers Association The Plains High School Louise Diver Moxie Crabtree Edna Felt Carrye Smith Herman Ellis Glen Hanes Eileen Dotta Ackerman

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births reported for Mr and Mrs Ross Smith of Athens a daughter. Admissions include Edna Howard Athens medical Kenneth Steward Athens medical Clara Wallace The Plains. Dismissals list Gene West and daughter Albany Henry DePue and son Athens Charles Morris Athens Ruth Ellen Newhart Athens Florence Peters McArthur Judith Kennard Trimble Guy Osborne Chauncey A J Bishop Morral.

Edna Howard Athens Kenneth Steward Clara Wallace the Plains Gene West Albany Henry DePue Ath Ens Charles Morris Ruth Ellen Newhart Florence Peters McArthur Judith Kennard Trimble Guy Osborne Chauncey A. J. Bishop Morral

Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Mayor Franz Woodworth fines three drivers over the weekend after State Highway Patrol arrests. Joseph King Jr., 19, Cleveland, pays $15 and costs for unsafe operation. Homer L. Lock, 24, Chauncey, $5 and costs for driving without an operator's license. Clifford Singer, 28, Chesterhill, $5 and costs for insufficient brakes.

Franz Woodworth State Highway Patrol Joseph King, Jr Cleveland Homer L. Lock Chauncey Clifford Singer Chesterhill

Jury Completes Buha Trial In Juvenile Case

In Glouster in Common Pleas Court Frank Buhla pleads innocent to buying stolen goods from two Glouster juveniles and seeks a jury trial set for March 30. Judge Francis D White presided as jurors were questioned with Gordon Gray prosecuting and defense lawyers John Kelso Hal Rowland and Erle Bridgewater. Jurors seated include Joe D Mechem Pearl Woods Carroll Elliott Marion Porter Mrs Garnet Seckinger Blanche Johnson Earl French Mrs Addie Balderson Venice Brown C W Gross Alveda Barrows Martha Cole.

Frank Buhla Glouster Common Pleas Court Buhla Francis D. White White Gordon Gray John Kelso Hal Rowland Erle Bridgewater Joe D. Mechem Athens Pearl Woods Albany Carroll Elliott Marion Porter Nelsonville Garnet Seckinger Jacksonville Blanche Johnson Earl French Addie Balderson Stewarte's Venice Brown C. W. Gross Alveda Barrows Martha Cole Coolville

Fire Setting Near Modoc Confessed by Local Man

A Modoc man, Sam Reeves aged 58, confessed to setting two unoccupied houses on Greens Run Road in Modoc Hollow. He was jailed in Athens County after his Saturday night arrest by Sheriff George Bateman. Authorities noted the fires were triggered by anger at Joe Sheskey of Modoc, and the estates of Susie Danko and John Zeglewski own one each. No charges filed yet.

Modoc Athens County Greens Run George Bateman Bateman Sam Reeves Modoc Hollow Reeves Joe Sheskey Susie Danko Danko John Zeglewski Comnecticut

Agent Warns Freeze May Damage Local Fruit Trees

Ross Wright, county extension agent, warned of possible damage to peach and plum trees and strawberries from last night’s freeze. He noted no reports yet, but stressed that only after 24 hours can an accurate assessment be made. Temperatures fell to 28 degrees before rising to 49 by 10 am as the Hocking River receded to 8.3 feet.

Ross Wright

Ex Carbondale Resident Dies in Columbus Home

Harrison Six, longtime Carbondale area resident for 75 years, died Sunday morning in Columbus at age 75. He is survived by his wife and seven children. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 30 p m in the Hocking Holiness Church conducted by Rev William Brown with burial at New Marshfield.

Harrison Six Carbondale Columbus Six Hocking William Brown New Marshfield

Divorce Suit Filed in Local Court Over Neglect

Lena Sweeney files for divorce from Murray S. Sweeney in Common Pleas Court alleging abandonment in 1919. Married December 1913, they have no children.

Lena Sweeney Common Pleas Court Murray S. Sweeney

Corrected Names From Ohio University Science Day Awards

Sunday’s report on Ohio University Science Day awards misnamed two youths. The corrected names are David Lewis and Robert O’Brien, with Athens junior high earning a superior rating for an oscilloscope.

Ohio University Lewis O’brien David John Athens David Lewis Robert O'Brien

Real Estate Transfers in Athens and Nelsonville Areas

A series of property transfers includes Clement D Cooper and Leota B Cooper to Ray E Cassady and Velma M Cassady for parts of lots 1113 and 1119 in Hocking Port. Glenn H Woods to C M Keirns for inlot 307 in Currier's Addition Athens. Nora B Rhodes and Howard Rhodes to Frank White for outlots 100 101 and part of inlot 1568 in Athens. Dr W H Hyde and others to Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart Nelsonville for parts of lots five through 14 Frank Miner Subdivision York Township. Michael Dudash to Lizzie Hudson for lots 10 11 12 13 14 in True Town. Mayme Fisk and Arley Fisk to Lloyd and Bessie Chutes for inlot 672 W B Brooks Addition Nelsonville. Scott Burrs Stores Co to The Lincoln National Life Insurance Co for part of inlot 37 Athens. Ralph R Gibson and Margaret E Gibson to Evelyn Colerick for lot 68 Mineral. Verna Vercrown to Joe H Kennedy for Kr 8 Stalder's Addition Athens.

Clement D Leota B. Cooper Ray E Velma M. Cassady Hockingport Glenn H. Woods C. M Marie Y. Keirns Currier Athens Nora B Howard Rhodes Frank White W. H. Hyde Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart Nelsonville Frank Miner York Township Michael and Elizabeth Dudash Lizzie Hudson True Town Mayme Arley Fisk Lloyd Bessie Chutes W. B. Brook Scott-Burrs Stores Co Lincoln National Life Insurance Co Ralph R Margaret E. Gibson Evelyn Colerick Lot Mineral Verna Ve ‘Rown Joe H. Kennedy Stalder Athen

Mayor Fines Five For Violations

Mayor Franz Woodworth fines five men after guilty pleas. Ray A. Andres Jr. 21 Lower Campus receives 10 dollars and costs for each count for damaging a highway marker and intoxication. Harry Sprouse 59 Parkersburg Henry Young 59 Parkersburg and Dean Maxwell 47 Athens Route 4 each pay 5 dollars and costs. Maxwell’s 30 day jail term is suspended if he stays out of Athens. Herbert Rath 21 69 Mulberry Street admits parking obstruction and pays 10 dollars and costs.

Ray A. Andrews, Jr Franz Woodworth Harry Sprouse Henry O. Young Parkersburg Dean Maxwell Athens Maxwell Herbert G. Rath E. Mulberry St Woodworth

Hocking Youth Arrested After Theft

A 16 year old Hocking County youth Hollis Davidson Logan Route 4 was arrested by city police Friday evening as he was leaving the Ferry Filling Station at Watt and E State with a quantity of candy bars. He is held for juvenile court pending a hearing. Police say he had prior break ins at Shouse Sales Agency and another filling station on Elliott Street but nothing appeared missing.

Hollis Davidson Logan Watt E. State Davidson Polce J. B. Grogan Grogan Shouse Sales E. State St Elliott St

Albany man fined for passing a school bus

Carrol Graham of Albany was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth after a charge of passing a school bus. The driver reported the incident to the State Highway Patrol.

Carrol Graham Albany Franz Woodworth State Highway Patrol

Four Weekend Crashes Reported Including Cow Motorcyclist Victim

The State Highway Patrol noted four weekend crashes. A cow wandered onto Route 56 near Union, killing the motorcycle rider Junior J. R. Bradley and injuring passenger Jack Ford. Ford was thrown from the bike as the crash occurred near H. Reeder’s farm. Other incidents included Richard L. Jones being arrested for unsafe operation after a collision on Richland Ave, and minor crashes involving Thomas McMenamy, Harriet S. Wray, Frank W. Mayle, and Jewett Parmiter with no serious injuries reported.

Union State Highway Patrol Junior J. R. Bradley Albany Jack Ford New Marshfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Ford H. Reeder Athens Richard L. Jones Marion Richland Ave Jones Cleo Brooks Brooks Auto Franz Woodworth Thomas McMenamy Miamisburg Harriet S. Wray Logan Vinton Club

Printer Is Dead Bellefontaine Examiner Veteran Dies

J Ed ward Pritchard a 66 year old linotype operator who spent 36 years at the Bellefontaine Examiner died today at his home. He worked long in the newspaper industry and was a familiar figure in Bellefontaine.

Bellefontaine J. Edward Pritchard Bellefontaine Examiner

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