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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1945

Page

5

Nelsonville Man Killed by Mule Kick in Ohio Barn

Nelsonville resident Daniel Drain, 58, was killed last night by a mule in a barn near New Marshfield. The body will lie at Hoodlet Funeral Home in New Marshfield until Wednesday, then move to Warren Funeral Home in Nelsonville for Thursday services at 2 PM with burial in Nelsonville Cemetery. Athens County Victory Loan Drive stands at 56 percent of its goal, spurring a plea from county chairman H. W. Humphrey for renewed effort in the final four days. districts Ames and Troy have met quotas, while Bern and Nelsonville are close. The article notes local debate activities and Kiwanian recognitions amid the drive.

Daniel Drain Nelsonville New Marshfield Hoodlet Warren Funeral Home Athens County H. W. Humphrey Troy Ames Bern Ohio University Iwanis Club Ohio Berry Hotel United States Alexander L. C. Staats Athens Marilynn Ems- Canaan C0ley Cleveland Emma Hickox Carthage Warren Alma Horton Hasbrouck Dever Heights Lee Phyllis Flory Cincinnati Russell McCammon Earl G. Davis John V. Webb Waterloo Francis Fuller York Richard McConnaughey Athens City L. A. Hamilton Reny Medical Corps

Weather Report From Athens Observer

Temperatures yesterday showed a normal daily change with a high of 44 degrees and a low of 34. Mrs C N France, Athens weather observer, reports normal temperatures. The Hocking River is near typical level for this period of the year.

C. N. France Athens Hocking

Stores To Be Open Thursday Afternoons In December

Athens stores will remain open Thursday afternoons throughout December to aid Christmas shoppers. William Mechem, president of the Retail Merchants Association, announced that establishments will stay open each Thursday until the regular 5 p.m. closing time.

Athens William Mechem Retail Merchants Association

OU Educator Attends Meet in St Louis

John E Edwards assistant professor of physics at Ohio University attended the American Physical Society sessions in St Louis. He presented one paper and helped present two others as the meeting marked the 50th anniversary of X-ray discovery. A resolution on atomic energy was adopted and will go to Congress. Dr. Arthur H Compton spoke on the atom age future.

John E. Edwards Ohio University St. Louis American Physical Society Edwards Congress Arthur H. Compton

Births and admissions at Shelterin Arms Hospital notes

Births include a son for Mr and Mrs Henry Cleland of 6 Cross Street and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brooks of Haydenville. Admissions list Mrs Margaret Stanley of Gloucester for medical. Dismissals include Miss Ruth Ann Steele of Athens and Mrs Edith Bateman of Nelsonville, Harmon Keirns of Millfield.

Henry Cleland Icoss St Kenneth Brooks Haydenville Margaret Stanley Glouster Medical Ruth Ann Steele Athens Edith Bateman Nelsonville Harmon Keirns Millfield

New York stocks edge forward amid profit taking pause

Irregular gains and slowing deal flow marked midday trading as industrials and utilities advanced while rails lagged. Names cited include Am Can, Chrysler, Dow components, and a broad list such as Republic Steel and U.S. Steel amid mixed moves and a cautious tone.

New York

Two Young Men Fined By Athens Mayor

Donald Koon, 18, of Nelsonville RD 1, appeared before Mayor Franz Woodworth on a charge of unsafe operation of a motor vehicle in Athens streets. He pleaded guilty to a city ordinance violation and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Priscilla Spurgeon, 57, of Sugar Creek, pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars. The arrests were made by city police.

Donald Koon Nelsonville Franz Woodworth Athens Woodworth Priscilla Spurgeon Sugar Creek

Three Petitions For Divorce Filed In Athens County Court

Three petitions for divorce were filed in the Athens County Court last week. Names include Bessie Myrl Morgan versus Har Morgan and Dorothy Jane Evans against Albert E. Evans and Ray Ball. The notices allege gross neglect of duty and related grounds in the divorce actions.

Pittsburgh Athens Bessie Myrl Morgan Key Morgan Albert E. Evans Dorothy Jane Evans Mary Ball

Underground Dutch Hero Led V-2 Theft and Rescue Efforts

Edmund P. Wellenstein, a Dutch resistance leader, recounted stealing a V-2 bomb parts with a 26 year old student crew, using German guards and moving vans to aid Allied efforts. He spoke at Howard Hall on wartime resistance, relief, and the fight to save Dutch lives.

John Douglas London Edmund P. Wellenstein Howard Hall Welienstein Holland Delft Wellenstein Germany

Marriage Licenses APPLICATION Jack Hamer and Margaret Jackson

Ohio marriage records show Jack Hamer 23 of Athens and Margaret Jackson 23 of Chauncey applying for licenses. The notice lists cattle market data and livestock prices in Cincinnati area, including Hogs, sows, and various beef cattle prices with weights and bids.

Jack Hamer Athens Margaret M. Jackson Chaun Cincinnati Rodney Ly Campbell Inez Stoltz Jackson James Rodehaver Guysville Bernice McLeod

Worker Is Killed Newark 2 Owens- Corning Fibreglass Employee Dies

John Murphy, 32, an Owens Corning Fibreglass Corp. worker, was killed at his Newark plant yesterday after becoming entangled in machinery. Civil Air Patrol Cadets will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the airport. An advertisement extols ERB-HELP a gas relief remedy, claiming it cures stomach gas, bloating, headaches, and constipation, urging readers to buy at Athens Pharmacy and Betis Cut Rate.

Newark John ‘Murphy Owens- Corning Fibreglass Corp Civil Air Patrol Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betis

Grain and Produce Prices in Cincinnati and Chicago

Grain and produce figures list wholesale eggs by grade and size, fowls, roosters, broilers, ducks, geese, and various weights. Chicago butter prices and grade receipts are noted with 92 score ranges and USDA standards, current receipts, and dirties.

Cincinnati Chicago U. S

State and National Honors for Athens County Apple Grower

Rapi Ladd of Athens Route 1 earns state and national distinction as a premier apple grower. His 40 acre orchards yield 12,000 bushels yearly though this season's crop is about a quarter due to pests and weather. Varieties include Red Delicious Golden Delicious Rome Beauty Jonathon with Stayman Turley Black Twig and Beacon. Ladd uses seven sprays per orchard with 25 gpm pumps at 500 psi, and applies 10 tons of 3-18-9 fertilizer plus three tons of high nitrogen fertilizer. He grasses mulch three times yearly and has dammed a stream to add water supply. Ohio Farmer praised his pest free fruit and first rank among six principal growers. 386 NT apples were blemish free.

Mickey McGee Rapi Ladd Athens Route 1 Mr. Ladd Golden Delicious Rome Beauty Jonathon Stayman Turley Black Twig Beacon Ladd Ohio Farmer Magazine Ladd Fruit

Ohio University President Attends Ohio College Meet

President John C. Baker of Ohio University left for Granville to join the two day Ohio College presidents meeting hosted by Denison University. Sponsored by the Ohio College Association the session opens today with recognition for presidents who took office in the past year. Dean W S Gamnert sfelder will attend tomorrow as discussions focus on statewide issues in veterans education. An executive committee meeting will close the program.

John C. Baker Ohio University Granville Ohio College Denison University Ohio College Association Baker W. S. Gamnertsfelder College of Arts and Sciences

Tree Permits Required for Ohio Nursery Stock Dealers

Ohio Department of Agriculture warns that Christmas tree sellers with roots must obtain state nursery dealer certificates at a $10 fee under the Ohio Plant Pest Law. Growers need certificates for each business location. live evergreen dealers on consignment also require separate dealer certificates. No certificate is needed to sell rootless Christmas trees. Athens County Extension Office in the Post Office Building offers application blanks and inspection details.

Ohio Ohio Department of Agriculture Athens County Extension Office

Recorder Attends Columbus State Convention

Claudius E. Chappel Athens County Recorder attends State Recorders Convention in Columbus. The convention began today and will last until Thursday when Mr. Chappel returns to Athens.

Claudius E. Chappel Athens County State Recorders Convention Columbus Chappel Athens

Auto Collision Near Nelsonville Reported by Patrol

Leonard Lafol, 33, of Buchtel, and William Kline, 33, of Nelsonville RD2, collided on Route 33 near Nelsonville, causing slight damage to both cars, according to the State Highway Patrol report.

Leonard Lafola Buchtel William Klinebriel Nelsonville Rd2 State Highway Patrol

Care Urged In Choosing China Policy

Athens Rotary Club heard Rev. Stanton Lautenschlager a 95 year China missionary outline a cautious China policy. He warned the US should study and influence rather than meddle noting Free China’s resources rival German assets and China’s two parties are split within themselves. He urged US Soviet detente and pooling power for peace predicting closer ties.

Athens Rotary Club Stanton Lautenschlager China United States Lautenschlager Berry Hotel Free Communists Nationalist Nationalist Party Communist Party Russia America

Dog Registration Deadline Set For Jan 20 1946

The county auditor announced the deadline for dog registration as January 20, 1946. The law requires every person who owns or harbors a dog over three months old to file for registration with fees of 1 dollar for each male or spayed female, 2 dollars for each unspayed female, or 10 dollars for a kennel license.

Prayer Band to Meet with Miss Pauleta Chapman Leader

The Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Chapman Sr with Miss Pauleta Chapman as leader.

Pauleta Chapman Graham Chapel O. B. Chapman, Sr

Buckley Rites Are Arranged

Funeral services for Robert E. Lee Buckley 77 die Sunday at his Torch home will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from White Chapel Church with burial in the church cemetery. Body at Spencer Funeral Home Belpre until the funeral. Survived by four sons Laud Howard Lawrence Everett. three daughters Jennie Founds Goldie Gladwell Hazel Cole. twenty grandchildren nine great grandchildren.

Coolville Robert E. Lee Buckley Torch White Chapel Spencer Belpre Mr. Buckley Jennings Martha Buckley Meigs County Laud Sae City Iowa Howard Norwalk Lawrence Prospect Everett Little Hocking Jennie Founds Heedsville Goldie Gladwell Hazel Cole Marion

Mrs Anna Shaw Dies At Her Home In Logan

Logan report lists Mrs. Anna Shaw age 70 who died after a three month illness at her EF Main Street home. Funeral arrangements are underway. She was the widow of John C. Shaw and leaves six children: Mrs. Harry Meldrim, Mrs. Florence Courter, Mrs. Joe Brown, Joe Shaw, Vern Shaw, and J A Shaw of Lancaster, all in Logan or nearby.

Logan Anna Shaw EF. Main St

Legionnaires to Meet at Post Clubrooms Wednesday

Legionnaires to meet the K. T. Crossen Post American Legion at 7 30 p m Wednesday in post clubrooms located at the Washington and Congress streets intersection. The meeting focuses on routine post business and member participation.

Legionnaires K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Post Washington Congress Sis

New Plan Pays Family Hospital Bill

A new plan covers the family hospital bill including hospital room surgeon fees medicines and X rays. The plan reduces out of pocket costs for essential medical services and provides a clearer coverage path for patients and families.

New Low-Cost Plan Covers Entire Family Hospitalization

Information free notice describes a low-cost policy from Northern Mutual Casualty Co. that pays cash for hospital expenses. The plan covers the entire family for sickness, accident and childbirth.

Northern Mutual Casualty Co

45 Days in Hospital Policy Summary

The Northern Mutual plan offers up to 45 days of cash for room and board per family member per year, cash for hospital extra charges including operating room, X rays, anesthesia, medicines, and ambulance, plus cash to help pay surgeon fees, among other benefits. The policy is pitched as a liberal hospital protection option.

No Medical Examination Insurance Promotion

An advertisement touts a policy requiring no medical exam for coverage. It claims immediate family members up to age 65 are protected under a single plan with one monthly premium. The cost is described as only a few cents per day for the average family.

Old Established Company Policy Offers Cash Hospital Coverage

An old established company backs a policy paying cash for hospital expenses whether disability occurs at home or work. No hospital limitations. you may pick any hospital in the U S or Canada. An identification card proves financial responsibility to hospitals.

U. S Canada

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