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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1954

Page

14

14EREORESTE MEMORIAL SLATED Site of New OU Classroom Building

Ohio University plans a new four story brick classroom building for the College of Commerce to be erected by Knowlon Construction Co of Bellefontaine. The bid of 597000 is the lowest of five submitted. Construction will start after removal of several units including Legion apartments and several cottages.

Ohio University College of Commerce Court President Streets Knowlon Construghan Co Bellefantaine Ray Shafer Plains Legion Apartments Prildigs Tuildingg Courk SL Sloan Johnaun

Annual Rites Set For Athens Elks

The Athens Elks lodge plans its annual memorial service with Rev. Father Richard Gatheliy of Washington D C as speaker. The 8 p m service in the Athens lodge room includes the Ohio University girls glee club and honors members who died this year. Father Connelly, past chaplain, will preside, and a prior grand lodge memorial is noted.

Prand Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Athen Athens Lodge Richard Gatheliy Washington Cline Connelly Ohio Eths Tual Rs of Athens Father Connelly Ohio American Legon Veteras Ile Caplan Corps

Sunday Rites Planned for Mrs Welch in Athens

Graveside services for Mrs Frances Wilvan Welch will be held Sunday in West Union Street Cemetery Athens conducted by Rev. Mo Rite. She died Thursday at her Beverly home leaving son Wilson and sister Olive Roach among survivors.

Frances Wilvan Welch Beverly Athens West Union Street Roger Mo Rite Welch Athens County Wilson Olive Wilson Teageh Roach Edwin California Detroit William Welch Columbus Riverdale Groton N.Y tShe Colone William 5. Wilson S. Court 51 Charles Jr. Welsh Johnson M. Welch Olive Roach Harvey M. Roach

Athens Names in Shelterings Arms Admits and Dismissals

Admissions include Maud Kinsel Jessie McDonald Nellie Hall Edith Coe from Athens and Genree Hartley at New Marshfield. discharges listed for Roy Ervin Athens Otto Mia Francis Sycka Columbus Edward Smith Athens Irene Brookoyver Coolville Teal Hollingshead Trimble Francis Graham Rasiitlee Jehison New Marshfield.

Maud Kinsel Athens Jessie McDonald Nellie Hall Edith Coe Hartley New Marshfield Otta Mia Francis Sycka Columbus Edward Smith Louis Liski Glouster Irene Brookoyver Coolville Teal Hollingshead Trimble Francis Graham Carpenter Rasiitlee Jehison

Steer Fetches Second-Highest Price at Exposition

The grand champion Aberdeen Angus steer "Shorty" sold for 15 a pound at the 55th International Livestock Exposition auction. Weighing 1110 pounds, owner Janice Hullinger of Manly Iowa collects 16650 dollars plus the show's prize money after the steer gained thirty pounds since Tuesday’s top award.

Chicago Janice Hullinger Manly Iowa

Adams County Hosts 1957 World Field Day

The first World Field Day in the United States will be staged in Adams County in 1957 alongside the National Plowing Contest. Earl De Vore of Winchester chairs the planning committee. About 3500 acres between Peebles and Locust Grove will host demonstrations and exhibits.

West Bnion United States Adams County Earl DeVore Winchester Peebles Locust Grove

Army reenlistments and Virginia enrollments for Athens youths

Sergeant Dorsel Lee Oxley 22 of Athens Route 5 reenlisted in the Army after serving 14 months with the 25th Infantry in Korea. He holds the Korean Service Medal with bronze service star, the Combat Infantry Badge, the UN Service Medal and the National Defense Medal. Also noted is Charles Roy Hoskins 17 of 45 Elmwood Place enrolled as a first year student at the University of Virginia pre medical college and ROTC after graduating Culver Military Academy.

Dorsel Lee Oaley Clarence A. Oxley Athens SFC Jimmie EF. Glover Oxley 25Th Infantry Division Korea Oxly Shade High School Virginia Charlottesville Charles Roy Hoskins R. Hoskins Elmwood Place University of Virginia Culver Military Academy

Probation Granted in Grand Larceny Case

A five year probation was granted for William Paulk of Deanville after pleading guilty to a October grand jury indictment for grand larceny. Probation requires lawful conduct, payment of costs, and monthly reports to the prosecuting attorney. Paulk and two accomplices were linked to theft of mine machinery from Wilkinson Coat Corp. Saunders, also of Deanville, is back in the penitentiary for parole violation and Pearl Saunders remains in Athens County jail.

Common Pleas Francis D William Paul Deanville iPaulk Paulk Wilkinson Coat Corp Omer Saunders Oig Pearl Saundera Athens County

Six Area Men Enlist in Air Force

The names of six area men who have recently enlisted in the Air Force were released by T Sgt John A Korchak the local Air Force recruiter at the Post Office. Enlisting were Kenneth R Schall and Sherman E Schall both of Portan Everett E Jarvis and William A Armstrong both of McArthur Edward G Lehoe Athens Jennings B Wagoner Logan.

Air Force John A. Korchak Kenneth R. Schall Sherman E. Schall Portan Everett E. Jarvis William A. Armstrong McArthur Edward G. Lehoe Athens Jennings B Wagoner Logan

Benefit Game Slated Monday at Waterloo

A Veterans of Foreign Wars all star team will meet Waterloo High School teachers Monday at 7 30 pm in the high school gymnasium. The exhibition game aims to raise money for an intercom system for the school. Members of William Frank Post will form the VEW outfit.

Waterloo High School William Frank Post VEW

WAC Recruiter to Visit Ath ens Recruiting Office

Army recruiter SFC Jiamme E. Glover announced a Women’s Army Corps recruiter will visit the Ath ens recruiting office Monday. The WAC representative will be at the post office from 1 p.m. to interview interested girls and answer questions.

SFC Jiamme E. Glover WAC Athens Womens Army Corps

New Office Slated for Court Fees

A central office for child support payments will be located in the courthouse under the supervision of the Draper Prosecuting Attorney. Payments will be accepted in the prosecutor or probate court offices depending on the case, with the county commissioners’ reception room serving as the new payment site. A deputy clerk will handle the office, aiming to open by Jan 1. Current combined payments from both courts total about 65,000 dollars annually, and the consolidation will allow a 3 percent retained fee to offset operating costs. The commissioners approved 1159 dollars for furniture and equipment for the office.

Centrabsen Draper County Commissioners

Ex-Resident Dies Friday in Columbus

Everett F. Reeder 53 former Athens resident died Friday in Columbus en route to hospital after a heart attack at his home 2998 Maryland Ave He left Athens about 20 years ago he is survived by wife and a 10 year old daughter two brothers Kenneth Athens and Glenn Cleveland two sisters Rose Saunders Columbus and Helen Wolfe Barberton Funeral services set for Monday 2 p m at Denton Donaldson Kuhn Funeral Home with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Everett F. Reeder Athens Columbus Maryland Ave Reeder Kenneth Glenn Cleveland Rose Saunders Helen Wolfe Barberton Denton, Donaldson & Kuhn Funeral Home Forest Lawn Cemetery

Belpre Man Denies Drunk Driving Charge

Clarence W Carmichael 42 of Belpre pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a driving while intoxicated count. Bond set at 250 dollars. hearing scheduled for 8 am December 8. Also noting Master Mason degree event at Paramathia Lodge 25 F&AM in Masonic Temple Tuesday 7 pm with refreshments afterward.

Belpre State Highway Patrol Clarence W. Carmichael Masonic Temple Paramathia Lodge F&am Carlos M. Bowman

Auto crash injures two in East Athens collision

Early Saturday a two car crash at Sunnyside Drive and Watt Street injured two people. Robert Baur 32 and Martha Sue Potter 16 were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for knee and head injuries. Potter was cited for failing to observe a stop sign. Baur swerved to avoid the other vehicle but could not, leaving one car a total wreck. Three passengers escaped injury.

Sunnyside Drive Watt St Sheltering Arms Hospital Robert Baur Palmer ‘St Martha Sue Potter Hooper St Baur Miss Potter Boyd Evelyn Potter

Athens Native Dies in West in Aurora Colorado

Joseph H. Lohse 39, Athens native, died early Saturday in a Aurora Colorado hospital after a heart condition. He left Athens 14 years ago and lived at 11351 F 14th St with his wife Dorothy Kern Lohse. Surviving are his mother Mrs Joseph H Lohse and sister Mrs Rhoda Andrews of Fort Dodge Iowa. Funeral services and burial will be in Aurora.

Joseph H. Lohse Athens Aurora Colorado Chester Porter Lohse F. 14Th St Dorothy Kern Lohse Joseph H H. T.oh

Pipe Overheating Triggers Temple Fire

An overheated heating pipe at the Masonic Temple caused a fire run at 1 15 pm Saturday. Firefighters say there was no damage and the incident was contained.

Masonic Temple

Hi-Y and Ta-Y Youth Conference Draws 600 Students

About 600 high school students attended the Sit Animual Conference of Hi-Y and Ta-Y Youth of Utua at Ch instersuts Showi-day program. The keynote by University leader Geing the Right Flares urged students to ask life’s big questions and seek personal answers. Grover and Saunder offered remarks as students engaged in activities and discussions.

Dents Utua Chinstersuts Re Lgtious Acustles Chic Wessterran University

Do it yourself toys and holiday joy at Athens

The notice blends holiday cheer with a look at do it yourself toys as an educational hobby. Rev Mr Gay promotes discussion groups for students to explore questions rather than provide answers. Birthdays for Bob Baur Welcomes and Mary Hops Allen Locke Cerrall Wid does Ray Rose noted. Athens High basketball earns first win under new coach. local shoppers see Gold Bond Velvet paints at Rapps Wallpaper.

Gay Bob Baur Wolfe Frieda Smith Mary Hops Allen Locke Cerrall Widdoes Ray Rose L. C. Heker Ed Lynn Carl Nesaley Athens High

Corn theft reported from Brimstone Ridge farm

The sheriff's department was alerted to the loss of five to seven bushels of corn from the Glenn Burson farm on Brimstone Ridge.

Glenn Burson Brimstone Ridge Sheriff's Department

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