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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1951

Page

5

Japanese Edition Publishes Baker's Directors and Their Functions

A 284 page Japanese edition of John C. Baker’s Directors and Their Functions is released this month through Ohio University graduate Jinji Yonezawa. The work, aimed at officials and the public in free enterprise, reflects Baker's view on corporate directors and the role of governance in a decentralized economy.

Ohio University John C. Baker Jinji Yonezawa Ohio U Baker Jinji Toa Gosei, Chemical Industry, Ltd Division of Graduate School of Business Administration Harvard University France Deane W. Malott

Births and Deaths Highlight Athens Health Report

The Athens City County Board of Health received a report from Health Commissioner H G Southard covering April May and June. It lists 256 births and 136 deaths and details six categories including communicable diseases sanitation laboratory educational and administrative field nursing and child health services with numerous specific counts.

Athens City-County Nuis

East Coast Air Defense Described By Lt Beckley

About 40 Lions Club members heard 2nd Lt William Beckley describe the East Coast air defense. He outlined a radar network along the coast with stations covering 300 miles each and explained flight plans must be filed to avoid interception. Interceptions have been of friendly aircraft so far and could occur within minutes of an unidentified plane. The meeting also covered Lions booth plans for Centennial Fair to fund the Lions Light Conservation Fund providing glasses for underprivileged children, plus Blackmore's new appointment to an International Convention Committee for Mexico City 1952.

Lions Club William Beckley Beckley Robert Blackmore Lions Light Conservation

Temperature Climb Pushes Toward 1951 July Record

Mercury rose to 94 Tuesday, two degrees below the July 22, 1951 record. The temperature dipped to 58 overnight but was 75 at 9 a.m. Wednesday, reflecting a continuing upward trend.

Mercury

Buchtel Boy Dies After Stabbing in Custody Hearing Begins

A 16 year old Buchtel boy dies after a stabbing in a fight near Wag ner's Store. The weapon was a three inch Barlow knife. The other youth, from West Virginia, was in custody as the hearing proceeded. Campbell family services set for Friday at 1 p m at the Buchtel Methodist Church. Surviving relatives include parents a brother and three sisters with grandparents listed.

Wagner Buchtel Campbell West Virginia Buchtel Methodist Church John Clarabelle Beverly Delores Harris Clel[ Campbell Orbiston James Wade Lancaster

Water Main Break Cuts East End Water For Hours

A Tuesday afternoon eight inch water main broke on Lincoln Street near Bardin Bros Lumber Co. Residents from Hudson Street to the city limits were without water for about 12 hours. Water gushed until shut off. service restored between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. The line, built 15 years ago, rested on a concrete storm sewer catch basin and settled, causing the break. Safety Service Director Daniel A. Pierce supervised the repairs.

Hudson St Lincoln St Bardin Bros. Lumber Co Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce Pierce

Dollar Days Set Friday and Saturday in Athens

Athens merchants announce Dollar Days for Friday and Saturday. Secretary John W. Bolin of the Athens Retail Merchants Association says a committee led by Frank Baker urges merchants to offer dollar values and cut prices on higher priced merchandise.

Athens John W. Bolin Athens Retail Merchants Association Frank Baker

Pease wins Elks scholarship at national convention

Donald James Pease, a junior at Ohio University from Toledo, earned one of 30 Elks scholarships worth 300 dollars each. He also received a Most Valuable Student award, with prizes from 400 to 800 dollars, at the Elks national convention in Chicago. Pease led the campus paper and submitted a formal portfolio plus recommendations for the judging. He was the only recipient from Ohio.

Donald James Pease Ohio University Toledo Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Ohio University Post The Elks Chicago Pease National Committee Ohio

Civil Service Exams Announced for Huntington Inspectors

Civil service examinations are announced for construction, electrical and mechanical inspectors with salaries from 3100 to 4600 dollars annually. The Huntington West Virginia Corps of Engineers administers the process. Applications and information are available at the post office or from F D Higgins, local secretary.

Huntington W. Va Corps of Engineers F. D. Higgins

Fender Damaged In Parking Crash Near College Street

James M. McCarty of 84 Seconds St reported Tuesday afternoon his alto’s fender was damaged when parked on E Union St near College St. Police said the other vehicle fled, driver unknown.

James M. McCarty Seconds St E. Union St College St

Izaak Walton League to Meet at Walton Lake Cabin

The Izaak Walton League will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Walton Lake Cabin. A motion picture will be shown and refreshments served, announced E R Jacoby, the club president.

Izaak Walton League Walton Lake Cabin E. R. Jacoby

Aid Sought in Locating Relatives in Brazil

An Athens Board of Trade office reports a letter from Debs Warren Webster of Brazil seeking help to locate relatives. He cites his father Dr Frederic Warren Webster and grandparents Ebenezer and Cynthia Webster, noting some family members once lived in Athens. Inquiries should contact Harper C. Pendry or write to Dr Webster at Rua 5 No 737 Rio Clara Sao Paulo Brazil.

Athens Dr. Webster Frederic Warren Webster Ebenezer Webster Cynthia Maria Webster Harper C. Pendry Board of Trade Rio Clara Estado de Paulo Brazil

Floyd Bolin Post VFW to Meet Wednesday at Armory

Floyd Bolin Post Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Armory, announced by C J Ailstock commander.

Floyd Bolin Post Veterans of Foreign Wars C. J. Ailstock

Legion Meeting Set for Wednesday Night at Legion Home

K. T. Crossen Post 21, American Legion, will hold a meeting tonight at 8 p.m. at the Legion home. The announcement was made by Joe Mechem, first vice commander.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Joe Mechem

Pigeon Race In Progress In Athens Reported

Evidence of a pigeon race in progress was seen in two separate incidents in Athens. A pigeon visited the N Court St entrance of the Athens Buick Co garage, drank from a car wash pool, and perched on a rafter overnight. The next morning a different pigeon was seen stealing food at 40 Race St. Both birds were banded, as in past races to Cleveland.

Athens N. Court St Athens Buick Co Joe Vance Martha Gabriel Cleveland

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals

Mrs Edithe Vaughn of Glouster was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Dismissals include Mrs Delbert Yost of Coolville and her son, Mrs Buster Johnson of Athens and her daughter, and John Eggleston of Athens.

Edithe Vaughn Glouster Delbert Yost Coolville

Pastors Assigned Deacon Ordained in Ohio Pilgrim Holiness

Mary Griffith of Athens was ordained as one of two deacons at the Ohio Conference of the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Monday. New pastor assignments include Rev. N. L. Russell of Athens Rev. Ray Pidcock of Carbondale and Rev. Ronald Tavis of Union Furnace.

Springfield Mary Griffith Athens Ohio Pilgrim Holiness Church N. L. Russell Ray Pidcock Carbondale Ronald Tavis Union Furnace

McArthur Driver Fined For Improper Headlights

William Gambill an 18 year old of McArthur was fined $30 and costs by Mayor John Crow after arrest by the State Highway Patrol. Patrolmen reported repeated warnings ignored as Gambill drove with improper headlights.

McArthur William Gambill John Crow State Gambill

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