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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1947

Page

2

Additional Hospital Fund Donors Listed

Athens business committee reports an extra 500 dollars for the Mount St. Mary Hospital Fund, raising total to 19 500. Vice Chairman T H Metters notes further returns anticipated later. subscriptions average about 8 shares at 25 dollars each. Notable one share donors include Ohio Food Market Carl Tom distributor Athens Willys Co Mrs W B Orr Huffman Transportation Home Restaurant D M Goddard Insurance Kenneth Woogerd Union Printing Co Athens Office Supply Harold Rose Cameron Van Dyke Dr Robert E Main Cash Stratton and Carlos Thomas for Sportland Recreation.

Athens’ Business Committee Mount St. Mary Hospital Fund T. H. Metters Metters Ohio Food Market Carl Tom Athens Willys Co W. B. Orr Huffman Transportation Home D. M. Goddard Kenneth Woogerd Union Printing Co Athens Office Supply Harold Rose Cameron & van Dyke Robert E. Main Cash Stratton Carlos Thomas

Dog License Fees for 48 Raised by Commissioners

Athens County votes a 75 percent increase in dog license fees to cover deficits in the Dog and Kennel Fund for 1948 and anticipated 1947 shortfalls. New rates effective January 1 are 1.75 for male or spayed dogs, 5.25 for unspayed females, and 17.50 for kennel licenses.

Athens Board of County Commissioners Ralph El-iott Eliott Elliott

Early Christmas Mail Demand Aids Athens Post Office

Postmaster F. P. Frebault urges timely mailing of cards and packages to ensure steady flow and timely delivery. He advises completing lists, using full addresses, first class rates, secure wrapping, and extra address labels. Local mail should go by early next week and out of state items this week to meet Christmas targets.

Athens F. P. Frebault Frebault

Dayton Police Hold Former Athens Girl

A Dayton police report says a woman giving the name Mrs Frances Hansen 23 Athens Ohio was held for questioning in a series of Dayton area burglaries. She and a companion were found in New York with four others in a trailer containing about 20000 in stolen clothing. Police say two men confessed to four local house burglaries and two safe crackers while the woman claimed a honeymoon and may be the former Mary Frances Ross who lived in Athens and Dayton with a soldier husband and a two year old child in Dayton.

Athens Dayton Dayton News Frances Hansen N. High St New York Mary Frances Ross Emmett Ross Murphy Miss Ross Arizona

Peterson's Ointment Brings Quick Relief for Piles

A Buffalo druggist created an ointment that gave quick cooling soothing relief from itching and smarting of piles. Its fame spread nationwide making Peterson's Ointment a household favorite. Ask for a 35c box or 60c tube with applicator. money back if not delighted.

Buffalo Peterson

OU Education Honor Group Initiates 17

Ohio University students and Dean Evan R. Collins join Kappa Delta Pi, with seven juniors nine seniors and one graduate student initiated. Membership requires a 3.2 GPA for juniors and 3.0 for seniors plus leadership and teaching intentions.

Evan R. Collins College of Education Ohio University Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honorary Society Ann E. Mumma George Joachim Athens Gaynell Baker Shadyside Ruth Bruss Sewickley Marian Malham Warren Doris Phillips Toledo Margaret Redlin University Heights Edward Schott Cleveland John Kirkatrick Robert Stivers Omeroy Bernadine Bower Dennison Donna Burton Lakewood Carl Campbell Cambridge Esther McQuain Portsmouth Anthony Dibasio Theresa Basilone Dorothy Niedhammer Victor Goedicke

Reorganization Talk At Southeastern Ohio School Meeting

The Southeastern Ohio County School Superintendent Association met Monday at the Ohio University Men’s Faculty Club to discuss school reorganization for efficiency. Attending were Dr. Ray C. Woods of Marshall College, Glen M. Hanes president, and numerous superintendents including W. W. Barnes and Paul R. Cummins. Christmas greetings were planned for Dr. A. B. Sias.

Southeastern Ohio County School Superintendent Association Ray C. Woods Marshall College Ohio University Men's Glen M. Hanes Athens County F. L. Pollock Monroe George C. Beery Franklin J. Earl Way Pike A. B. Sias Ohio University College of Education

Real Estate Agents' Suit Is Settled and Dismissed

The Columbus real estate agent Tacie P. Raynes sued George W. Bescoe of Glouster for 1200 dollars over a commission on Bescoe's beer and wine establishment. The case was settled and dismissed per a Common Pleas Court entry.

Tacie P. Raynes Columbus George W. Bescoe Glouster Common Pleas Court

Athens and Cincinnati schedules for B&O C&O and NYC trains

Train timetable details list times for eastbound westbound and southbound routes. Athens schedules include Nos 4 44 12 2 with various morning and afternoon arrivals. Cincinnati Cincinnatian runs and NYC lines provide daily except Sunday times.

Cincinnatian Nyc

Army Lecture on Task Forces Frigid Frost and Williwaw

Lt Col Walter J Preston will lecture at the Army and Navy Club Fort Hayes Columbus on Thursday about the Results of Task Forces Frigid Frost and Williwaw. Preston led Task Force Frigid at Fairbanks Alaska in the winter 1946 47 and will share findings and experiences.

Columbus Walter J. Preston Army and Navy Club Fort Hayes Preston Fairbanks Alaska

Albany Paper Drive Announcement

Albany residents are asked to place papers and magazines in locations for pickup by students Friday as part of the school's paper drive. Officials announced the plan today.

Albany

Prayer Band to Meet at Chapman Home

Graham Chapel Prayer Band will gather Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Chapman Sr. Edith Lauer will lead the meeting.

Graham Chapel O. B. Chapman Edith Lauer

Baghdad Recasts Its Image as Modern American Style City

Salim Aizer, a Baghdad native and OHIO University freshman, describes a Baghdad transformed by modernization. He notes whitewashed streets, new theatres and clubs, and a blend of Western influence with traditional values. He contrasts cultural norms, education, religion, and politics, while praising American freedom and wealth yet critiquing imperialism and cost of living.

Baghdad Salim Aizer Ohio University

District Jersey Cattle Breeders Elect Board Members

At the District Jersey Cattle Breeders board meeting Tuesday evening elections were held and plans were made for the 1948 Parish show. H D Knox of Stockport was elected chairman E C Bowman of Chesterhill vice chairman D W Dougan of Athens secretary and Joe Faires of Chesterhill treasurer. Each county will elect two junior members to assist in planning the junior exhibit at the Parish show. Others present included Herbert Harmon John Colwell and H E Slagle secretary of the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association.

District Jersey Cattle Breeders Board of Directors Ross Wright H. D. Knox Stockport E. C. Bowman Chesterhill D. W. Dougan Athens Joe Faires Wright Herbert Harmon McConnelsville John Colwell Rutland H. E. Slagle Ohio Jersey Breeders Association Columbus

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals

Admitted Mrs. Robert Hickey of Athens for major surgery. Lawrence Richards of Glouster admitted. Dismissed Mrs. Helen Coury of Athens. Bobby Midkiff of Guysville and James McVey of Athens were discharged.

Robert Hickey Athens Lawrence Richards Glouster Helen Coury Bobby Midkiff Guysville James McVey

Civil Service Offers Highway Engineer and Bridge Posts

A federal Civil Service exam for highway engineer and highway bridge engineer positions is open. Training and experience required. salaries range from 3397.20 to 4902 annually. Jobs located in Delaware Maryland Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia. Apply by December 22 to W H Oldfield Athens post office.

Athens Uscs Delaware Maryland Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia W. H. Oldfield Athens Post Office

Christmas Seal Drive Surpasses Last Year in Athens County

The Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports $1 951 20 raised in the first two weeks of the Christmas Seals sale. Treasurer L G Worstell Jr notes the total is slightly higher than a year ago and urges quick donations. A follow up card will be sent by December 15 to nonresponders. Funds support TB prevention and countywide community meetings with films and discussions on fighting tuberculosis.

Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association L. G. Worstell, Jr

Salvation Army Launches Annual Holiday Drive

Salvation Army units nationwide start the annual drive to aid the needy with parties for veterans hospitals gifts for shut ins and convalescents services at prisons and toys for children Last year the local unit reported 771 in cash donations funding 93 Christmas dinners 106 toy gifts and 252 candy and fruit items Donors may place money in the Court Street kettle or send to Box 209 clothing or food can be left at 92 West Union Street

Salvation Army Veteran's Hospitals Court St W. Union St

Former County Resident Thadeus Haning Dies at 80

Thadeus Haning, 80, formerly of Carpenter and Athens County, died Tuesday at the Lancaster home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kelly where he had lived the past year. Survived by sister Mrs. D. C. Parker and many nephews and nieces. another sister and brother predeceased him. Unmarried. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Downington Baptist Church with Rev. Robert L. Phillips officiating. Burial in Wells Cemetery.

Thadeus Haning Carpenter Lancaster Earl Kelly Haning Athens County C. V. Dixon Pleasant Hill D. C. Parker Pleasanton Downington Baptist Church Robert L. Phillips Wells Cemetery

Bee Keepers To Hear State Apiarist Friday

S. E. Bailey chief apiarist of Ohio will address the Athens County Bee Keepers Association in Athens Grange Hall Friday at 8 p.m. A bees film will be shown and officers for next year elected. Meeting open to all interested.

S. E. Bailey Ohio Athens County Bee Keepers Association Athens Grange Hall Ross Wright Frank Gilham

Weather Records Show Cold Tuesday With Frosty Start

The morning temperature held at 28 degrees at 10 am after a low of 21 last night and a high of 37 for Tuesday as reported by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

C. N. France

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