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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1949

Page

5

Nativity Play and Christmas Week at Ohio University

Ohio University schedules a full Christmas observance with a Nativity play and a film. Campus chimes will play daily with Lindell Woalley and Mise Woolley at the keyboard. A Christmas convocation features faculty, student groups, and a movie premiere. Public carol sing and greetings by President Baker cap the week. Nomination petitions flow in from Columbus for a Democratic state race.

Cutler Hall Ohio University Wed- Remsay Im Ubenary Cutler Mall Lindell Woalley Memorial Artstorian Charitly Vincent la Hahn OU Schoot Philip Peterson Kate Hanauer Pelham Manor N.Y Westnesday Peremorial Bob. Tripplet Clube Evangeline ‘Merritt Pamip "Peterson Munle Chile Thomas Gorton Erson

Directors elected for farm program in Athens County

Irvin A Wolfe was reelected chairman of the Athens County PMA as delegates selected officers for communities including Albany Amesville and Athens Vernon. The directors will administer the 1950 agricultural conservation and price support programs in the county.

Wolfe PMA Edward W.rooks Albany Vernon Athens County Alexander Waldo Mf. Poston Harold J. Morris John J. Smith Ames Delbert K. Kasler Dow E. Linscott Dean J. Woolley Athens Vernon D. Shave Claire M. Ball Samuel M. Buffington Bern Jewett D. Parmiter Gail F. Braweley Ralph D. Pinkerton Canaan Fred E Dorr Roger B. Halbirt Grover C. Sutton Carthage Roncor S C. R. Mcktnight Herbert H. Lowther Rome Camden Nial J. Koehler John E. Featherstone Troy E. Ross Murrey Harry 3. Carlton Wilbur Dix

Power Interruption Planned for Athens Area

Emergency repairs at the Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Co West State Street substation will halt service Sunday from 9 am for one hour. Officials warn residents of Athens Guysville Stewart Colville Richland Ave Jerseyville and nearby areas may be affected with restoration expected by 10 am.

Columbus Southern Ohio Electre Co West State St Athens Guysville Stewart Colville Richland ‘Ave Jerseyville

Police Report Two Vehicle Crashes In City

Police list two crashes involving parked car and taxi collisions. Fredrick McCarty 22 from 61 N High St owned a car that rolled from a parking space and struck Arthur Smith 33 of 4324 Richland Ave. Moderate damage reported Thursday night.

Angerness N. Court St Fredrick 3 E. State St John’ Wise Bradley “Hotel F. State and College

Athens Masons hold district assembly and rites

About 172 members from 22 lodges gathered at the Masonic Temple in Athens for a district meeting led by George M. Fee master of Paramythia Lodge 25. The session included a Past Master's Convocation and demonstrations by members from Athens and Marietta with honors awarded to Schramm and Gilson. Representatives came from many communities including Albany Amesville Athens Bartlett Belpre Beverly Bishopsville Coalville Beaverton Gious ter Guysville Harrisonville Marietta McConnelsville Nelsonville New Marshfield New Matamoras Shawnee Stockport Trimble Wilkesville.

Athens George M. Fee Paramythia Lodge Lion Masonic Temple Fee F. 2 Faite Ea" Morganstern Harry Schramm Marietta William Bechford Metcalf Lode Schramm Rand Gibson Ench Mason -Morganstern An Gilver Ormiston Bartlett Albany Amesville Belpre Beverly Bishonsville Coalville Beaverton Giouster Guysville Harrisonville Low

Coldest Autumn Night Since Early Season Frost Grips Athens

A sharp frost hit Athens last night leaving a heavy coat of ice that largely melted today as temperatures rose to 19 degrees at 9 20 am. The region recorded the coldest reading of the season with a low of 13 degrees reported Sunday night and a high of 35 degrees on Thursday. Weather observer Mrs. CN France notes no fall day has been cooler, though earlier dates saw higher mercury.

Athens France

Youth Held In Series of Cattle Thefts

Athens County sheriff reports eight cattle thefts in northeastern Athens County linked to Hanford Mayles and three brothers from Washington County. The men were arrested after cattle taken from Louis Butcher in Rome Township were recovered at a Marietta dockyard. Charges will be filed after further investigation.

Washington County Athens County George Bateman Hanford Mayles Cutler Rothers Marietta Bateman Frank Joyce Athens Ames Bern Rome Township Mayles Brothers Louis Butcher Mayles Arested Hanford

YMCA Committee Names Athens Officers and Plans

The Athens YMCA committee announced officers for the year at a Thursday night meeting held in the Athens YMCA office at 17 Washington St. Vermittion is chairman, Yauch vice chairman, House treasurer, and Van Tine secretary. The Ohio University Student YMCA chapter adds Lance district elder, Bark er, and Newcomb to the committee. A finance committee, plus Jag ers and Washburn, join the HIY and Gra-Y efforts, while a new Tri-HiY is forming in Murray City and a Chauncey HIY induction is planned for December 31. University Y activities include weekly noon meditations and Christmas programs for mining communities next week.

Athens Ymca Committee Athens Washington St Vermittion Wilebur A. Yauch Cael House Richard van Tine Ohio University Robert S Lance Eld Willard’ P. Barker John F. Newcomb YMCA House Joan Jagers Earl Washburn Isto Hi-Y Richard Wilson West Side Murray City Chauncey Lance University

Reservists Hear Test Details at Enitwetok Atoll Event

The report outlines events leading to a 1948 atomic test at Eniwetok Atoll with speaker Clarence White, a vetting lecturer and Athens reserve unit member, describing photography duties and documentary work. Last night Worthman, commanding officer, announced continued meetings at 7 90 pm with planned discussions after the hostage incident dated Jan 3.

Eniwetoke Atoll Clarence White OM. University Athens Reserve Unit White Alben Brougwilt Regia Thurkayea

Chief Warns Ohio University Students About Firing Guns

Chief Jovepn Grogan warned Ohio University students that firing rifles or other weapons within the city limits is prohibited. He cited numerous complaints of discharges into the Hocking River and warned those involved they were breaking a strict city ordinance.

Jovepn Grogan Ohio University Thas Grogan Yx Kline Opin Linden Cane No Ieeiriglies Ieee

Columbia U Professor Edman speaks at Ohio U convocation

Columbia University philosophy professor Irwin Edman told Ohio University teachers that philosophy can temper anxieties about society and govern ment. He urged teachers to emphasize humane involvement and a personal perspective in education.

Irwin Edman Columbia Univer Sith Im Mankin Edman Ohlo University Memorial Auditorium Land Ohio U Ty

Fragmentary Health Notice from Athens and Albany Areas

Disjointed OCR item lists names and places including Mary Jones Athens surgery and medical events. Mentions Bary Uibich Alenine and Jessie H. Vance in Athens and Nelsonville Route 1 with medics and a Mrs Garland from Stover Stewart Route 1 and daughter. No clear event details or dates provided.

Mary Jones Athens Bary Uibich Alenine Iwad Tamei Mary Conaway Nelsonville Jessie H. Vance Garland Stover Stewart William E. Baterell Albany

Father of Area Woman Dies at East Liverpool

The obituary notes the death of Jacob Ludwig of East Liverpool after a three year illness. Survived by two stepdaughters Mrs. Nelly Campbell of Youngstown and Mrs. Lucy Lenier of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along with other relatives. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday in East Liverpool with burial Saturday at 1 p.m. at an unspecified location.

East Liverpool Jacob Ludwig Shaw Laldwig Nelly Campbell Toungstown Lucy Lenier Ft. Lauderdale John Ane

Appeals Court Judge Attends Athens Meeting

Judge Verner E Metcalf of the Athens district appeals court attends a Masonic gathering in Athens on Thursday on route to Dayton to attend sessions of the Second District Court. The report notes Metcalf also serves as district deputy in the Mi tons.

Athens Verner E. Metcalf Marteristrict Appeals Metcalf Mitons Dayton Seasion Second District Court AP Als

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