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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1948

Page

2

Ohio University Health Center Open House Scheduled

Athens residents, students and faculty may inspect the Ohio University Student Health Center and nurses home during an open house Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Agriculture Building basement. Dr. E Herndon Hudson chairs the event with a new women’s committee including Mrs. John C. Baker and others. Staff members Dr. Frank R. Moore Dr. Eleonora Schmidt and Dr. Clarence E B Hareco assist. Since July 1947 through April 17, outpatient cases reached 27 157 with 468 infirmary patients, 2 483 x rays 3 947 physiotherapy treatments and 11 452 laboratory tests.

Athens Ohio University E. Herndon Hudson Pointed Women's Committee John C. Baker Harry E. Benz E. H. Hudson Frank R. Moore Norman D. Smart Hudson Frank R

County Tax Ledges Opens Saturday for 1947 Tax

County Treasurer Ed ward H Lasch announced that second half real estate tax collections for 1947 will begin Saturday. The books are opened a month early to facilitate payments with a July 20 deadline. Tax office representatives will aid in filing returns in Nelsonville Glouster and Amesville, with Coolville payment arrangements to be announced later.

Edward H. Lasch Nelsonville Glouster Amesville Lasch Coolville

Eight Cases Set for Grand Jury as Circus Arrives

Athens County awaits the Dailey Brothers railroad circus at fairgrounds with two performances scheduled for Sunday. The 25-car show, featuring 25 elephants and more than 100 horses, will require a 24 hour man to organize tents and equipment. Meanwhile, Prosecuting Attorney Gordon B. Gray indicates the May Grand Jury will consider a man slaughter charge against John L. Reynolds in a fatal auto crash near Nelsonville. Additional cases listed include car theft, driving offenses, shooting with intent to kill, breaking and entering, robbery, grand larceny, non-support, and arson charges, with grand jurors named from Athens and nearby areas.

Athens County Dailey Brothers Railroad Baltimore & Ohio Gordon B. Gray John L. Reynolds Deanville May Grand Jury Common Pleas Court Reynolds Martha Speelman Nelsonville W. P. Mickle State Highway Patrol Norman McGirr Glouster Jesse Jennings Alvin Risley Athens Oscar Exline Glouster Coal Co Exline Warry Perry Oakdale Perry Mary Gist Adda Glazier Thor Olson Adda Bird Gordon Verity Paul Jeffers J. C. Mulligan C. E. Ruth Roy Gilham Clark Hunter New Marshfield Phillip James Harland Story Shade Wayne Welch Albany Bertha Hayes Guysville Pearl L Sapp Shade Review

Pack Chief Is Named Cub Awards Given

Arthur Cornwell, assistant cubmaster of Pack 55, is named cubmaster by the Pack committee. Carl Sylvester becomes stoutmaster of Troop 55. Six boys receive registration cards and Bobcat pins, including Peter Clarke and William Roberson. Awards include gold arrow for Jack White and lion or bear badges for several scouts. Films shown: Frying Pan in the Fire and The Cub Scout in the Pack by Irvin S. Dickman.

Arthur Cornwell Carl Sylvester Peter Clarke William Roberson Ted Kraus Robert Pickens James Lee Larry Chesser Jack White Gold Arrow Robert Sylvester Charles Hoskins Gaige Paulsen Denner Tom Martin Larry Russell Fred Cooperider Joe Daily Arthur Hawkins James Taylor Irvin S. Dickman Ohio Division of Forestry

Weather dips as temperatures range from 64 to 36

The temperature swung from a high of 64 Thursday to a low of 36 Friday night. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported 56 at 9 30 a m Friday morning.

C. N. France

French Port Opening Recounted After Normandy Invasion

Col William H Speidel described the difficulties in opening and maintaining Cherbourg port after D day. He noted he led a small advance party on June 27 1945 to start port operations as Navy ROTC commander at Ohio University. The meeting marked the Navy 150th anniversary with a Normandy film. Carleton Calkin ROA security officer spoke.

Cherbourg Normandy William H. Speidel Athens County Chapter of Reserve Naval Services Ohio University ROTC Navy Carleton Calkin ROA

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Goldsberry The Plains welcomed a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall Athens had a son. Admissions include Joan Friess Shade for major surgery, May McGrath Athens for major surgery, Aileen Beiter Canton for major surgery, Nancy Nolin Bucyrus for minor, and Mabel Olson Athens for medical. Dismissals list Harry Wilson Athens and Clarence Russell Athens, and Mrs Betty Enevoldson Guysville.

Ralph E. Goldsberry the Plains William Marshall Athens Joan Friess Shade May McGrath Aileen Beiter Canton Nancy Nolin Mabel Olson Harry Wilson Clarence Russell Betty Enevoldson Guysville

Denton Cooper Fined and Jailed for Intoxication

Denton Cooper age 48 appeared before Mayor W P Mickle and received a total fine of 75 dollars and costs plus a five day jail term. The case arose from intoxication and the sentence was handed down yesterday. BAND BOOSTERS TO MEET Rome Canaan Band Boosters Club plans its last meeting of the school year Monday at 7 30 p m with a program by the school primary department and a request for cookies from members.

Denton Cooper W. P. Mickle Mickle Cooper Rome - Canaan Fred Burch

Davis Body to Lie in Repose Before Lottridge Burial

The body of Oliver L. Davis 78 who died Thursday remains at White Funeral Home Coolville until Sunday morning. It will then be moved to his residence at Lottridge for callers before burial.

Coolville Oliver L. Davis White Funeral Lottridge

Ohio University extension chief to join NUEA convention

J. F. Dixon director of Ohio University Extension Division will be among 300 representatives at the National University Extension Association Convention in Chicago from May 3 to May 5, per NUEA announcement.

J. F. Dixon Ohio University National University Extension Association Chicago NUEA

Athens Family Week program outlined by chairman

Mrs. M. T. Vermillion outlined National Family Week observances for Athens May 29 promoting Christ the Center of Home Life. The plan includes religious services, store and library displays, and literature for schoolchildren with support from the Religious Education Committee Ministerial Association and Council of Church Women.

M. T. Vermillion William P. Mickle Athens Religious Education Committee Ministerial Association Council of Church Women Court St Elery Rice Evan Edwards John Niggemeyer William Stehr Maggie Perkins Lucy Wharton Joseph Krislow Maxwell Ferguson Velma Staneart Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Edwin

Dr. Murray N. Fowler Dies at 49 in Mansfield

Dr. Murray N. Fowler 49 longtime Athens State Hospital staff member died Thursday at Mansfield General Hospital after six weeks illness described as war complications He served 25 months overseas with the Army Medical Corps rising from captain to major and later worked as psychiatrist at the Ohio State Reformatory and superintendent at the Institute for Feeble minded Apple Creek Masonic funeral services are set for Friday night at the Fowler residence with burial Monday in Hamilton Mausoleum Ontario Canada where he was born

Murray N. Fowler Athens State Hospital Mansfield General Hospital Army Medical Corps Fowler Ohio State Reformatory Institute Apple Creek States State Reformatory Athens Mansfield Hamilton Ontario Canada

Redmen Area Meet Draws 400 to Athens

More than 400 Redmen from Ohio are expected at a district meeting in the Redmen's Hall Athens on Sunday May 2. Special guests include the Troy state champion degree team and officials from Toledo Troy Marietta and other cities. Ray Parker of Marietta will preside with committees led by William Smith and Stanley Bolen noted among organizers.

Ohio Redmen’s Hall West Washington St Troy Fred C. Neuhaus Toledo Wilbur Curtiss Great Sachem Ray Parker Marietta New Straitsville Nelsonville Columbus Cincinnati Portsmouth Springfield William Smith Athens A. P. Hatch William Cooper James Tinkham Stanley Bolen

Auto Repairs Asked In Insurance Suit

The Service Fire Insurance Co. of New York and David Gold sue Grove Halbert in Common Pleas Court to recover 556.18 for repairs to Golds 1947 car after a Nov 10 1947 accident. Halbert is charged with being responsible for the collision.

The Service Fire Insurance Co New York David Gold Columbus Common Pleas Court Grove Halbert Athens Gold Halbert

Eagles Plan District Meet Here Sunday

Seven lodges will attend a Fraternal Order of Eagles district meeting in Athens at the local aerue home. The event begins at 2 p.m. with an initiation led by Wade Maley and a principal speech by Dr. George B. Hunter. George Sargent reports on district series. attendees include Athens Pomeroy Gallipolis McArthur Wellston Oak Hill Jackson. Two 15 year old runaways from Irwin Pa are held in the County Detention Home awaiting a parent today.

Athens Order of Eagles Aerue Lowell Patterson Patterson Wade Maley Wellston George B. Hunter Ironton Congress Eagles Tri-State Organization Department George Sargent Pomeroy Gallipolis McArthur Oak Hill Jackson Irwin

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ON Health Center Gray Frank Carro Cleveland Huntington, W. Va Robert W. Wilson George W. Coppers Route Dailey Brothers Clown TCIM TMC Weber W. Union U.S. Army U. S. Army U. S. Air Force PNT Civil Service Room Post Office George Welch Air Flight Welch Superior Electric CO West State St Im Kroger Super Market Athens, Ohio Sheltering Arms Hospital Dr. Fowler Redmen Eagles Plan District Cross Bros Frank H W. Union St Cross W.D. Phillips Pol Frank B. Thomas Auditor OF State Ray Bobo Republican W. H. "Wink" Wakefield Ohio Valley Exterminator Company Carpenter Hdw. Co., Agt Logan Jesus Christ Church OF Christ Edward White Stimson Avenue the Mutual Home & Savings Association East Washington St George R. Evans Athens Home Telephone CO
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