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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1948

Page

9

1500 High School Pupils Expected for SEO Tests

Top ranking students from 18 southeastern Ohio counties will take part in the annual District-State scholarship tests on Saturday at Ohio University and three sub centers in Portsmouth New Concord and Marietta. About 1 500 pupils will take one hour tests in 21 subjects with final results by the State Department of Education.

Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Portsmouth New Concord Marietta State Department of Education Columbus Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Vinton Lawrence Pike Rose Scioto Belmont Guernsey Muskingum Perry Muskingum College Marietta College Monroe Morgan Noble Washington Memorial Auditorium Evan R. Collins College of Education Carnegie, Ellis and Science University University Air Ellis Hall University Museum Dramatic Arts School of Music Ohio U.michigan Dean Collins Carl H. Roberts H. E. Benz B. T. Grover Carl Gustavson Doris Sponseller Kappa Delta Pi Fred Picard A. A. Nellis

Loss of Bees Reported for Winter Months

County extension agent Ross Wright reports about 36 percent bee loss in winter across 24 apiaries. From 411 colonies entering winter to 261 expected exit, with cause unknown but linked to winter stores. Urges missing reports to office to complete data.

Ross Wright Wright

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits and Discharges

Mrs. Betty Enevoldsen of Guysville admitted for minor surgery. Paul Walker of Athens admitted for medical. Mrs. Frederick Coen and her son and Geraldine Mitchell, all of Athens, dismissed.

Betty Enevoldsen Guysville Paul Walker Athens Frederick Coen and _ son Geraldine Mitchell

Knox jailed for fine non payment and stop sign violation

Woodrow Knox aged 36 of 25 Maple Street remained in the city jail on Wednesday for non payment of a 25 dollar fine and costs levied by Mayor William P. Mickle for intoxication. Delbert Lemley aged 27 of Parkersburg West Virginia was fined five dollars and costs by Mickle for failing to stop at an intersection stop sign with costs suspended.

Woodrow Knox Maple St William P. Mickle Delbert E. Lemley Parkersburg W.va Mickle

FBI Agent To Address Athens Police Training School

Chief Joseph B Grogan announced the Athens Annual Police Retraining School will conclude with Special Agent in Charge A E F Ostholthoff of the Cincinnati FBI speaking at City Hall on ultraviolet ray use in crime detection. A second speaker will discuss arson investigation and local fire officials are welcome to attend.

Joseph B. Grogan Athens A. E F. Ostholthoff Cincinnati Federal Bureau of Investigation City Hall Ostholthoff Grogan

Cephus damage suit against Valley Greyhound goes to jury

Martha Cephus of Sharpsburg seeks 56000 in a damage suit against Valley Greyhound Bus Co for alleged permanent injuries after a fall boarding a bus near Bartlett in October 1946. Jury deliberations scheduled for Wednesday after closing arguments.

Martha Cephus Valley Greyhound Bus Co Sharpsburg Bartlett

Graham Chapel Prayer Band Meeting Set

Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lauer. The gathering focuses on prayer and fellowship in a local faith community.

Graham Chapel Henry Lauer

Clinic for Crippled Rescheduled to May 4 at First Presbyterian

The Athens County Society for Crippled Children and Adults announces an orthopedic clinic on May 4 from 9 to 4 at First Presbyterian Church. Dr Judson Wilson of Columbus will lead, assisted by a pediatrician psychologist and two orthopedic appliance men. Children under 21 will be seen. some adults may be treated. A luncheon will follow for children and parents. Supplies are provided by Sheltering Arms Hospital and the Athens County Red Cross.

First Presbyterian Church L. I. Goldberg Athens County Society For Crippled Children Judson Wilson Columbus Goldberg Wilson Society For Crippled Children and Adults Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens County Red Cross

Athens RONS To Celebrate Navy Founding

The Athens County Reserve Officers of the Navy Service chapter marks the Navy founding sesquicentennial with a 8 p.m. meeting at the Berry Hotel. Rear Admiral E J Taylor and Col William H Speidel will speak. a Navy film will be shown. Navy Reserve Day is Friday. Officers include Vincent Jukes, Robert Worthman, Homer T Baird, and F Theodore Paige. The program is arranged by Arthur H Blickle.

Navy Athens County Reserve Officers of the Naval Service Berry Hotel RONS Coast Guard Marine Corps E. J. Taylor USN Ohio University College of Applied Science William H. Speidel Navy Department Navy Reserve Athens County Reserve Chapter U.S. Navy Band Athens Vincent Jukes Robert Worthman Homer T. Baird F. Theodore Paige Arthur H. Blickle

Night Flying Claes Starts At Ohio University Air Port

Students in cross country flying begin night operations Thursday with flights between Athens Dayton and Indianapolis. Ralph Smeck director of aviation says all night flying is required for cross country and non course students may join. Passenger rides will run from 8 to 9 30 p m starting Thursday.

Ralph Smeck Ohio University Airport Athens Dayton Indianapolis Smeck

Automatic Leave Granted for Vets in Summer School

Public Law 346 veterans attending Ohio University eight week summer session will receive automatic 15 day leave and should not request cancellation. Those wishing to conserve eligibility by canceling the leave may notify the VA Regional Office by May 6. Vets should contact the Coordinators of Veterans Affairs for a summer school survey.

Public Law Ohio University Wesley Miller St. Miller Coordinators of Veteran Affairs Office

Albany Seniors Plan Cohan Play Showing

Albany Consolidated School senior class presents George M. Cohan's The Tavern on Thursday and Friday May 6-7 at 8 p.m. Cast includes Rodney Gibbs Paul Thomas Lawrence Bean Edward Stanley Don Haning G V Wingo Robert Hoisington Charles Frost Ronald Hooper Ralph Beatty and actresses Helen Cline Carol McVay Bonnie Overly Jean McHarg.

George M. Cohan Albany Consolidated School Rodney Gibbs Paul Thomas Lawrence Bean Edward Stanley Don Haning G. V. Wingo Robert Hoisington Charles Frost Ronald Hooper Ralph Beatty Helen Cline Carol McVay Bonnie Overly Jean McHarg

Truck spins off road after tire blowout near Athens

A truck driven by William J. Lipps of Little Hocking left Route 33 north of Athens when a front tire blew, sending the vehicle into a ditch. Moderate damage occurred with no injuries, state patrol reports.

William J. Lipps Little Hocking Route Athens State Highway Patrol

Mother Held in Case Involving Juvenile Girl

An Athens mother, Marjorie Gabriel, faces sentencing by Juvenile Judge Francis D. White on charges of contributing to the delinquency of her 12 year old daughter Loretta. Two Cleveland youths, Roger Shaw and William B. Sanderson, have pleaded guilty to similar charges and await later sentencing.

Athens Francis D. White White Marjorie Gabriel, Hocking Sr Elza Linscott Cleveland Roger Shaw William B. Sanderson Ohio University Floyd Gabriel Shaw Sanderson Gabriel Carlos Reicher Morgan County Mississippi Loretta Columbus

Wallace Club Is Recognized On Ohio University Campus

The Wallace for President Club gained temporary recognition from the Campus Affairs Committee at Ohio University after petitions opposing it cited lack of a faculty adviser. The committee noted no illegal campaigning and allowed admission though the adviser name was not specified. Dean Irma Voigt said ballot inclusion limited rejection, while Keith Eldridge said outreach would not continue under OU auspices.

Wallace Ohio University United States Dean Irma Voigt Keith Eldridge CAC Athens

Father and Son Fined After Patrol Arrest

A 42 year old Mineral man and his 19 year old son were arrested Tuesday at New Marshfield by the State Highway Patrol and arraigned before Mayor W P Mickle. Mayor Mickle fined James F Jenkins 100 dollars and costs for being in physical control of an automobile while intoxicated and imposed an additional 10 dollars and costs penalty on the son Carl E charged with intoxication.

New Marshfield State Highway Patrol W. P. Mickle Mickle James F. Jenkins Carl E

Athens Rent Advisory Board to Include Local Citizens

Housing Expeditor Tighe W. Woods to appoint a five member Athens Rent Advisory Board based on nominations requested from Governor Thomas J. Herbert. Nominations must arrive by April 30 under the 1948 Housing and Rent Act. The board will advise on rent control, general rent levels, and individual adjustment handling with one tenant, one landlord, and three public interest members.

Athens Rent Advisory Board Tighe W. Woods Edward F. Wagner Thomas J. Herbert Wagner Woods

Hospital funds finance new Sheltering Arms equipment

The autoclave costing 985 dollars leads a list of purchases for Sheltering Arms Hospital funded by the Clinic Blues Revue. Other buys include a 410 dollar instrument sterilizer and a 255.55 dollar ceiling light. Dr. J. R. Sprague notes 2134.80 will be installed soon for patient and Athens County physician convenience.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Clinic J. R. Sprague Sprague Athens County Dr. Sprague

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