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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1949

Page

5

Elks Memorial Service in Athens Highlighted by H V Tom

H V Tom Zanesville businessman and past grand exalted ruler will speak at the Elks In Memoriam service Sunday 2 30 pm at Athens High School auditorium. The event honors Elks leaders and is open to members families and friends.

H. V. Tom Zanesville Elks Athens High School Zanesville Lodge No. 114 East Ohio Tom Elks Convention Zanesville Credit Bureau Tri- State Credit Bureau Association Elks Memorial

City Recreation Program Starts

Athens City Recreation Board announces the winter program opening led by director Harry Lackey. The program begins tomorrow at Athens High School gym for junior and senior high boys and girls with boys 9 to 11 am and girls 11 am to noon, while activities expand at East and West Side School gyms for after school and Saturday sessions.

Athens City Recreation Board Harry Lackey Lackey Athens High School East West Side

Light Snow Falls as Mercury Drops to 30

Light snow falls as temperatures drop to 30 degrees this morning. The morning low yesterday was 31 with a high of 43. Rain last night measured 0.02 inch, according to weather observer Mrs. C France.

C. France

Educational System Is OU Meet Topic

Ohio University philosophy professor Robert F. Creegan outlined three causes of a perceived national education crisis. He argued that the dangerous modern world, enrollment growth, and misinterpreted progressive theories contribute to the issue. He also faulted higher education for overemphasizing projects and discussion without adequate world views and urged alignment with societal changes.

Robert F. Creegan Ohio University Creegan OU Public Affairs Club

ITU Local Union Elects 1950 Officers

Athens Local 482 of the International Typographical Union elected officers for 1950 Thursday night Ross Davis became president and Frank Helm the vice president John R Myers was re elected secretary treasurer Herb Davis was named recording secretary An auditing committee of Robert Cooley Walton Davies and Charles Jump was named and James Romine was elected sergeant at arms

Athens Local 482 International Typographical Union Ross Davis Frank Helm John R. Myers Herb Davis Robert Cooley Walton Davies Charles Jump James Romine

Area Students Named To Phi Beta Kappa

Eighteen seniors and five graduates were elected to Ohio University's Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Readings include John Norman Bode of Chesterhill Janet Leigh Ingerham of Athens Robert Laurie Leonard of Wellston and Robert Vernon Pierre of Athens among the area students honored.

Ohio University Phi Beta Kappa Scholastic Raymer McQuiston John Norman Bode Chesterhill Janet Leigh Ingerham Athens Robert Laurie Leonard Wellston Robert Vernon Pierre

Athens Route 2 fined for intoxication plea

Mayor W P Mickle fined Athens Route 2 ten dollars and costs after Jack E Evener pleaded guilty to intoxication charges on Thursday.

Spencer Trial Witnesses Describe Woman's Murder

Testimony recounts the shooting at the Mills home where Pauline Bailey was killed by Spencer. Witnesses describe him pursuing the woman and firing, with Mrs Mills and neighbor Evan Martin detailing his threats and actions. The defense argues insanity while the state contends Spencer acted with jealousy and planned the crime.

Mills Detroit George Bateman Irene McManaway Trimble Floyd Furnell Ohio University Spencer John H. Elias Elias Bailey Ripley W. Va Hal H. Rowland Lima State Hospital

Driver Ernest W. Coe Fined for Speeding in Athens

Ernest W. Coe 62 of Athens was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle after pleading guilty to speeding. State Highway patrolmen arrested Coe on Route 50 Thursday.

Ernest W. Coe Athens W. P. Mickle Coe

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes Slated

A list from Shelterings Arms Hospital records patient names and locations. Notable entries include Frank Baird and Sharon Pritchard of Athens, Roger Pedigo of Athens, and Mrs. Blen Blessing of The Plains with son, all noted as medical or surgery cases with several dismissed.

Frank Baird Athens Jane Prendler Sharon Pritchard Roger Pedigo William E. Battrell Albany George Kurolvech Murray City Henry Townsend, Jr Carpenter Blen Blessing the Plains Velma Dawson Jessie H. Vance Robert Rood Charles Quick McArthur Ethel Culver Robert Davis Dexter Mary Manda

District Boy Scout Officers Are Named at Athens Event

New executive officers for the district Boy Scout program were announced at the pollvuck supper and meeting at Athens High School. The officers are Probate Judge John Newcomb district chairman W G Davis district commissioner Ralph Hines and Joe Grogan vice chairmen. About 500 attended with Alpha Phi Omega conducting a court of honor.

Athens High School John Newcomb W. G. Davis Ralph Hines Joe Grogan Alpha Phi Omega John Evans T 58 H. H,seberry Dave Jones Ernest Goodrich Robert Sanders Robert Krebs Richard Williams Kenner Bush Lowell Davis George Starch

Dairymen Set Meeting At Columbus

The Ohio Dairymen's Association holds its annual meeting at Ohio State University in Plumb Hall Arena with the Ohio Agricultural Extension Service. Brucellosis control will be discussed during the all day session starting at 9 30 a m with speakers from Purdue Michigan State and Minnesota and a panel discussion moderated by Dr Fordyce Ely.

Ohio Dairryman's Association Plumb Hall Ohio State University Ohio Agricultural Extension Service Ross Wright FE BF. Rakestraw Veterinary College L. M. Hutchings Purdue University Chester F. Clark Michigan State College Martin H. Roepke University of Minnesota Wesley W. Spink Fordyce Ely

Speeder Dailey Fined In City Court

Pearl E. Dailey of 25 Hooper Street pleaded guilty to speeding 50 mph in a 45 mph zone in Mayor W. P. Mickle's court Thursday and was fined $10 plus costs.

W. P. Mickle Pearl E. Dailey Hooper St Dailey

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By Ted Davis Athens County Crippled Children's Society Hocking Vinton Margaret Thomas Athens Vfw DAV Tris Fierce Eleanor VFW Miss Fierce Lucille Scott Carol Beaty Miss Minister Ruth Daugherty Nelsonville Carolyn Pico General Electric Superior Elec. CO W. State Goulds Rhythm Band Athens Home Telephone CO ITU Jack E. Evener W P. Mickle Evener Cross Bros Frank H. Cross W. Union St. Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital C. L. Poston Palmer St Tel Athens County Agents Association Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc Dwight H. Rutherford Karl Mathews B. Dillon EF. R. Walker C. E. Atkinson BOY Scout Er and Ansel McKee Chauncey Millfield Explorer Post Boy Scout Troop Joe B. Moffett D. D. Montoya Dairymen Columbus Speeder Swanson Seiple and Kempton Hom Prudential Insurance Company of America Phorie Oblo Woodyard Farm Supply Kern St Athens, Ohio Carpenter Home. Co P. S Fire Chief Auto Carpenter Hdw. CO S. Court St
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