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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1946

Page

3

Athens Council approves sewage plant plans for state review

Athens Ohio council authorized Burgess and Naple to draft plans for a proposed Sewage Disposal Plant to pursue state Board of Health approval and secure the remaining federal loan funds. Details on cost or schedule were not disclosed as plans advance, while zoning board and safety features were discussed and traffic lights approved for locations on E State and near East Side School.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Council Columbus Engineering State Board of Health Safety Service George R. Evans State Board Utah St Hocking River Baltimore Burgess and Naple Columbus L. W. Roberts New Planning Commission Roberts Franz Woodsworth Fred H. Beckler Ip. H. Druggan Mayor and Safety Service Oscar Fulton Evans E. State St East Side E. Washington and College Fulton Veterans Armory Armory St BE. Mulberry University Terrace van Vorhes St Townsend

Communities Held at Fault in Youth Delinquency

Rotary speaker Gerald Stahley, BIS academic director, faulted communities for youth delinquency. He said about 25 percent of BIS boys are readmitted, blaming family, school, church and recreation. He noted high psychopathic rates, poor home backgrounds, and limited church involvement as key factors. He urged better facilities and juvenile integration with urban settings.

Lancaster Gerald Stahley BIS Rotary Stahley Athens Psycopathic wMmomy Suu Uuys Uclialu Ohio Coshocton Marietta Logan Sie Stahley J. Everett

Land Transfer Drop Is Continued in Athens County

November activity in Athens County shows mixed trends with vehicle titles up from October at 431 total, while real estate deeds fell to 184 from October’s 196. Car and truck titles rose modestly, used car titles plunged, school bus residences appeared, and mortgage activity edged up despite overall fee declines.

Athens County Recorder Claudis Chappel Country Recorder

Marriages Decline as Licenses Drop from October to November

In November marriage licenses fell to 18 from 25 in October. Among men laborers dropped from six to two, while other occupations remained varied. Women listing occupations included at home, clerks, bindery work, student, restaurant worker, and shop work, with several laboring outside the home.

Brothers Held On Concealed Weapon Charge In Jacksonville

Harold L. and Samuel A. Ebsen of Jacksonville were bound over to the Grand Jury after arraignment before Mayor Franz Woodworth on carrying concealed weapons. Harold pleaded guilty. Samuel pleaded innocent. They posted $100 bail each provided by their father. Police found a revolver on a taxi trip to Athens when stopped by the glow department.

Harold L Samuel A. Ebsen Jacksonville Grand Franz Woodworth Onicharges Harold Eblen Samuel Samuel Eblen Eblens Athens Glow J. B. Grogan Richard P. Adams Kenton James H. Six Glouster Ena Willian Rutter

Cold Snap Persists as 13 Registers Low Reading

The cold snap continued last night with temperatures dropping to 12 degrees, inching one degree above the prior night’s low. A slight rebound is noted as 22 degrees was recorded at 4 10 am today by Mrs. C. N. France, weather observer.

C. N. France

4-H Club Award Basis To Be Revised

The basis of awards in 4-H Club work will be revised at a 4-H committee meeting at the County Extension Office, Wednesday at 1 P.M. In addition to premiums at the county fairs, 4-H awards include trips to the Ohio Conservation Camp, Leadership Training Camp, and the Ohio 4-H Club Congress for OSU. Committee members are Mrs. W. G. Munn Albany, Paul Burson Shade, Wilbur White Lottridge, Mrs. James Meschers Amesville, and Albert Keirns Amesville. C. C. Lang, Miss Villa Tippie, and Ross Wright join the meeting.

Ohio Conservation Camp OSU W. G. Munn Albany Paul Burson Shade Wilbur White Lottridge James Mescher S Albert Keirn

Charles Fisk Dies Monday in Beaumont

Charles Fisk 72 of Beaumont died Monday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a two week illness. A former coal miner born in New Straitsville, he lived in Athens County most of his life. Survived by wife Well and six children including Ruth Fisk Gallipolis and Paul Fisk Athens, ten grandchildren, and a former wife Maude Seevers Fisk. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Chauncey Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney. burial Nye Cemetery. Friends may call Beaumont home anytime.

Charles Bud) Fisk Beaumont Sheltering Arms Hospital New Straitsville Athens County Fisk Well Ruth Gallipolis James Danner Alfred Newell Granby Mass Paul R. Fisk Athens Mark Fisk Chauncey John Henry Fisk Maude Seevers Pisk Charles Melvin, Jr Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Nye

On the Farm Vet School Slated for Amesville

Amesville will host an on the farm veterinary training school announced by Glen M. Hanes. Paul Foster will explain provisions and advantages at a World War II veterans meeting at the Ames-Bern School Wednesday evening. U.S. Agriculture Council and Veterans Administration will be represented. all veterans interested in agriculture urged to attend.

Amesville Ames-Bern At & P

Death of Relative Is Reported

Mrs. George Frashier 56 has received word of the death of her brother Elza Turner 58 in El Cerrito California. Funeral services are tonight at El Cerrito and the body will be flown to Jackson Ohio for burial. Surviving are Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Joseph Lohse houseskeeper at Boyd Hall. Some newspaper presses are capable of producing 300000 Leopies an hour.

George Frashier St. Has Elza ‘Turner el Cerrito Calif Jackson, O Turner Joseph Lohse Boyd Hall

Air Mail Service Here Is Improved

The All American Airlines install twin engined mail planes on the Pittsburgh Cincinnati route with Athens connections to speed service. Ralph M. Smeck says heavier packages can be handled with fewer planes. Athens schedule is 9 20 am 10 am 2 20 pm and 4 55 pm daily. A passenger service is proposed but still in blueprint stage.

All American Airlines Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Athens Ralph M. Smeck Smeck CAB

Markets Show Tepid Tone Amid Coal Dispute Outlook

New York markets opened weak as investors awaited the national coal dispute outcome. Trading slowed and prices edged lower near midday while wholesale figures for butter eggs fowls and turkeys were listed, with cattle hogs and sheep showing modest activity and mixed prices in a dampened session.

NEW York

Marshfield VFW to Install Officers at Wednesday Meeting

Gilham Post 8804 VFW officers will be installed at a 7:30 p m Wednesday meeting in Marshfield in the group’s new clubrooms. George L. Fetter and other state officers will attend with Rol and M. Pierce officiating. Veterans with overseas duty and eligible members may join. A lunch will be served after the meeting.

New Marshfield Gilham Frank Post VFW George L. Fetter Department Rol M. Pierce Dis- Selsony Er Auction Trier

Amateur Show Planned at Coolville High School

A Wednesday 8 p.m. amateur show at Coolville High School auditorium features elementary and high school students, with the glee club and orchestra performing. Prizes will be awarded for top amateur acts.

Coolville

Vocational Rehabilitation Described at Kiwanis Meeting

District Supervisor John N Patchen outlined the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation goals and services at a Kiwanis Club gathering. Eligibility requires age sixteen or older a handicap affecting employment feasibility and the service may cover medical and vocational diagnosis prognosis counseling and planning physical rehabilitation and training funded by a federal grant matched by the state. Guests included Ralph E Mast Lee Roach and Jon Thacklery pianist. Birthday honors were given and announcements noted Father Son and Daughter Dinner on December 146 and the Christmas party on December 23.

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation John N. Patchen Patchen Bureau Kiwanis Club Ralph E. ‘Mast Lee Roach Jon Thacklery George Smith Byron Wolfe Carl A. Frey Dewey Goddard

Prayer Band to Meet at Bailey Home Route 33

Graham Chapel prayer group will gather Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Pete Bailey on Route 33 with Holly Kelley presiding as leader.

Graham Chapel Prayer Band Pete Bailey Holly Kelley

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