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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1945

Page

2

Dabritz Promoted To Deputy Commissioner In Buffalo Police

Li Oscar H. Dabritz of Carbondale Ohio, long with Buffalo Police, is named deputy commissioner and will assume the post January 1. A 32 year veteran, he heads narcotics and auto theft units and led the narcotics squad since 1938. He rose through ranks from detective in 1926 to lieutenant in 1928 and has been noted for stamping out narcotic rings and gambling. His family ties to Athens are noted as he plans to return to Carbondale after retirement.

Buffalo Oswald Mary Dabritz Carbondale Ohio Li Oscar H. Dabritz Dabritz Edward Leslie Dabritz Ohio University California TX Athens Max Dabritz International Railway Company Lyle Hudson Ave Athens Ivy Dabritz Reighard Keturah Dabritz Lorain U. S. Navy Aieutenant OX Gambling Squad Easy Moneys Fraternity Lt Dabritz Dabrits Trred

Irregular Stock Market Opens Moderate Activity Across Rails

New York stocks show mixed movement with rail shares rising fractions while overall activity slows by midday. Ohio and Chicago market notes list closing levels and commodity quotes for eggs, butter, and grain with price ranges and receipt figures.

New York

All Campus Carolling Tonight Promises Holiday Cheer

Students on the Ohio campus gather for all campus Christmas carols at Memorial Hall West Portico led by the Men s Glee Club and student council. The event precedes a busy week of sorority parties caroling and holiday gatherings with classes resuming January 7.

Ohio Treacery Memorial Hall

Mrs Zinn Hosts McBee League Bowling Party

Mrs Pansy Zinn entertained the McBee League bowling group at her home 2 Stewart Street on Sunday December 16. Attendees included Margaret Jandes Betty Dinsmoor Juanita Linscott and Ethel Pierce along with the hostess. A chrysanthemum centerpiece was given to Mrs Zinn and Margaret Jandes, who is to wed Staff Sgt Richard Campbell, received a going away gift.

Pansy Zinn McBee Stewart St Margaret Jandes Betty Dinsmoor Juanita Linscout Ethel Pierce

WSCS to Hold Christmas Gift Exchange

The WSCS will hold a meeting Thursday at Mrs. Downey’s home. Each member is asked to bring a gift for the Christmas gift exchange.

Batea Wscs

Ohio University taps successor after McCracken retirement

Thomas C. McCracken, dean of the College of Education, will retire February 1 1946 after 24 years as dean. He was named dean emeritus and a successor is expected to be announced within a few days by President John C. Baker and the college committee. McCracken, a 45 year education veteran born near Bellefontaine, held posts at Monmouth College and Colorado College of Education and helped establish the Bureau of Appointments and Extension Division at Ohio University. He plans to rest at his Athens home with his wife at 47 Elmwood Place.

Ohio University Board of Trustees Thomas C. McCracken College of Education Dr. McCracken Dean McCracken John C. Baker Baker McCracken Kappa Delta Fi Ohio University Mce Icracken Bureau of Appointments Extension Division Service Bureau Azariah 3B Sias Ohio State Department of Education Ohio Country Schools Bellefontaine City Monmouth College Monmouth High School Adpurant University of Vian Salt Lake Cox Sean Colorado College of Education Greeley Sin College of Education of Edith E. Beecher Athensi Elmwood Pl

Isaac Tabler Dies at 76 in Stewart

Funeral services for Isaac Tabler 76 died at his home in Kirlert after a five year illness will be at his home Thursday afternoon. Interment follows at Silver Cemetery. Body moved to Spencer Funeral Home Belpre. Survived by wife Esther two daughters Frieda May and Edith four sons Fred Leonard Earl and Francis all of Stewart plus stepson Henry Dalton in the Army.

Stewart Isaac Tabler Kirlert Cilvert Spencer Belpre Tabler Esther Frieda May Edith Fred Leonard Earl Francis Steweart Henry Dalton

Mrs. Vira Rawlings Dies at 86 in Columbus

Mrs. Vira Rawlings aged 86 former Carpenter regent died of pneumonia in Columbus early Tuesday morning after living there six years. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Carpenter Baptist Church with burial in the Rawlings family cemetery near Dylesville. She is survived by three sons A D Rawlings Carpenter H E Rawlings Columbus John L Rawlings Carpenter and two daughters Mrs Nora Dean Pomeroy and Mrs Fay Shaffer Columbus.

Vira Rawlings Carpenter Columbus Rawlings Carpenter Baptist Church Rurns Dyesville A D Rawlings H. E. Rawlings John L. Rawlings

Savannah Lodge 466 to Install Officers on Thursday

Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM will install officers for the coming year at 8 o clock Thursday at Gaysville. Joseph Ashcraft will be installing officer with Merwin Mansfeld as marshal. All members urged to attend and visitors welcome. An oyster supper will follow. IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE Athens Chapter to meet tonight at Hotel Athens at 7 30 pm.

Savannah F&am Gaysville Joseph Ashcraft Merwin Mans-feld Izaak Walton League Athens Hatel Athens

White Christmas Comes With Fresh Snow in City

A two and a half inch snow blanket covered Athans yesterday and last night, per weather observer Mrs. C. N. France, setting up a traditional white Christmas. The day’s high reached 22 degrees and the low 19 degrees.

Athans C. N. France

Livestock Prices Mixed Across Cincinnati and Pittsburgh Markets

Cincinnati hogs and cattle show mixed but steady tone with 140 lb hogs up about 14.95 and calves and heifers in narrow ranges. Pittsburgh salable cattle hold steady with steers and heifers priced across several grades, bulls and cows offered, vealers steady, and sheep market showing limited demand but steady prices for choice lambs and ewes.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Merum

Radio Highlights Headline Edition and Christmas Programs

Radio listings note Headline Edition on American-WCOL with NBC-WLW news and Fulton Lewis Jr. Also the Adventies of the Curious Thefts on OBS WRENS and a fake Santa Claus discovery on Pam North. Other segments include Spotlight Bands, Great Moments in Music, and Counterspy on American channels.

WCOL Perry Como NBC WLW Fulton Lewis, Jr Donahue Mbs-Whrkg Cbs-Wens Davi Harling

Christmas Tea at Women's Faculty Club

The Women’s Faculty Club hosted a Christmas tea Sunday with 105 members and guests enjoying a lit tree and decorations. Faculty women sang carols while holiday recordings played. the event was organized by Dr. Florence Justin and others with food by the home economics class under Miss Juanita Kahler and serving by Dr. Elizabeth Andersch and Dean Irma Voigt.

Faculty Club Florence Justin Louise Field Margaret Davis Mary Blayney Mariam Morse Alice Stair Esther Dunham Juanita Kahler Elizabeth Andersch Dean Irma E. Voigt

Pi Beta Phi Formal Lights Up Hotel Berry Ballroom

The Pi Beta Phi sorority held a Christmas themed formal from eight to 12 in the Hotel Berry ballroom. A pine wreath with blue bulbs topped by a red bow framed the entrance while a silver blue ornamented tree stood beneath. Rex Koons and his orchestra provided music as 150 couples danced.

Pi Beta Phi Berry Mia Norma Moran Joan Galbreath Pi Phi Rex Koons Carol Kreshner

Church and lodge calendar for Wednesday and Thursday

Mrs. Wilfred J. Smith hosts the Church Women’s Auxiliary at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Nannie U Hom Rebekah Lodge holds a Christmas party at OOF Hall with a 25 cent gift exchange and asks members to send presents to the Odd Fellows Home. PEO meets at 16 S College St at 7 30 p m for its annual Christmas party. Pocahontas Lodge gathers at Red Men’s Hall at 7 30 p m for business, Christmas party and gift exchange. Athens Grange meets in Grange Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m for a Christmas party and gift exchange.

Ay Brass Alpha Xi Delta Sorority College St Big Sisters jAlpha Xi Wilfred J. Smith Church Good Shepard Ooe Nannie Uhom Rebekah Lodge Oof Hall Odd Fellows Home Springfield PEO Mary Jane Hitchcock S. College St Pocahontas Lodge Redmen's Hall Athens

Past Chiefs Club Christmas gathering at Mrs McHarg home

The Past Chiefs Club met at 79 West Union Street hosted by Mrs. Margaret McHarg with Mrs. Gratia Pratt assisting. A Christmas theme dominated as gifts were exchanged after a two course turkey dinner and a business meeting led by President Mrs. Clara Wallace.

Chiefs Club Margaret McHarg W. Union St Gratia Pratt Clara Wallace Susie Wilson

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