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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1945

Page

5

Athens youths may face age proof cards for liquor

Athens County may require youths to carry age identity cards to buy alcohol. A meeting at the Berry Hotel discussed a plan by Ohio Taverns Inc to combat minor drinking, inviting permit holders to organize for a Jan. 7 session. The plan would use notarized affidavits with a photo to verify age.

Athens Messenger Athens County Berry Hotel Clay Hicks Ohio Taverns, Inc Hicks Clay Franz Woodsworth George Bateman Womlen Irma Voigt Ohio University Harold Sauer Elza Linscott Harvey Js. Householder C. B. Nye The Kiwani Club Robert M. Rood Club Elliott R. Proctor

Directors Elected By Agriculture Society At Athens County Fair

Re election of six directors to three year terms announced by the Athens County Agricultural Society after a Grange Hall meeting on the Fairgrounds. New directors include Frank Pugh Alexander Township L C Baker Athens Russell Maple Athens M E Christman Trimble B G Chapman Guysville Wayne Wingett Lodi Township J Howard Cline Albany with officers led by president J Howard Cline and vice president Earl Johnson. Authority granted for a new cattle barn and improved sanitary conditions at the Fairgrounds.

Athens County Agricultural Society Grange Hall Fairgrounds Frank Pugh Alexander Township L. C. Baker Athens Russell Maple M. E. Christman Trimble B. G. Chapman Guysville Ae Wayne Wingett Lodi J. Howard Cline Albany Earl Johnson F. L .Caldwell Frost Baker Conrad Mulligan C.G. Dew F. L. Woodworth A. L. Jandes Fred Williams Ari Johnson A. R. Lanscott Lou Jandes Future Farmers of America D. C. McIntorf C. T. Newsom Dale Scott C. W. Shaver George Newburn Wayne Wingett A. R. Linscott Alton Hope F. I. Caldwell Ross Wright Russ Maple Howard Cline Fred Willams O. D. Hooper Earl Bridgewater F. Tt. Caldwell Clarence Wolfe Gates F. IL. Woodworth Wayne Whingett William Hughes Fred* Williams Carl Ferguson Dwight Rutherford Mr." Wootten Cy Mulligan F. L Caldwell C E. Wolfe A. R Linscott G. F. Pincelli Q. D. Hooper

Kentucky Athlete Roy Pille Named Ohio U Track Coach

Roy F. Pille of Dayton Kentucky is named head track coach and instructor of physical welfare at Ohio University by President John C Baker. A 1946 start date is set after six years as Army major. he previously coached at Dayton High School and ran for Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College. He earned a master’s from Indiana University and holds Bronze Star and Presidential Unit Citations.

Roy Pille Kentucky Ohio U Baker Roy F. Pille Dayton Ohio University John c. Baker Pille Dayton Highcchool Northern Kentucky Amercan Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Berlin Germany Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College Richmond Indiana University

Irvine Bites To Be Sunday

Alexander Irvine 85 died at home in Decatur Township Washington County after a brief illness. He was the son of the late David and Mary Irvine and lived his life in Decatur Township. Survived by Olive Irvine widow Lucille Holden Gilead granddaughter Letitia Rebecca Holden. Funeral at Decatur Township Presbyterian Church Sunday at 1 PM. Spence Funeral Home Belpre in charge.

Alexander Irvine Decatur Township Washington County David and Mary Irvine Irvine Church Spence Funeral Home Belpre

Yule Census Planned By Athens Bird Club

The Athens Bird Club will conduct its Fourth Annual Christmas Bird Census on Sunday December 23. Volunteers split into three groups led by Dora Moore at Athens State Hospital Grounds, King Adamson at Strouds Run, and H T Gier at Sunday Creek. Morning tally ends about 12 30 with a short count on Harmony Road 1 30 to 3 30. People wishing to join should contact the captain.

Athens Athens Bird Club Dora Moore Athens State Hospital King Adamson Strouds Run H. T. Gier Sunday Creek Harmony Road

Mrs. Lucetta Young 79 Dies at Pomeroy

Mrs. Lucetta Young age 79 of Wright Street Pomeroy died at her home early Friday after two days of pneumonia Survived by son Rolla Young Columbus five grandchildren and three sons in law and daughters in law including Mrs Truman Russell Mrs Kenneth Hysell of Pomeroy and Mrs Dale Hysell Berkeley Calif Cpl Norman Spencer overseas Sgt Roland Spencer also. Funeral Sunday 2 30 p m Finsterwald Funeral Home Beech Grove Cemetery burial planned.

Pomeroy Lucetta Young Wright St Rolla Young Columbus Truman Russell Finsterwald Beech Grove Cemetery

Drowns in Fall Into Kanawha River Near Winfield Dam

Pleasant staff report James Jones 24 is drowned after falling from a barge into the Kanawha River above Winfield Dam. Body not recovered as searchers scour icy waters. Jones is son of Leona Jones who lost another son, Otho, in Germany a year earlier while in the American forces.

Pleasant James Jones Kanawha Winfield Dam Jones Leona Jones Otho Otho Jones Germany

Markets Sulis Man Ge 2 Eggs and Livestock Report

The market notes cover egg grades AA and A large and medium with price ranges, and Grade B and dirties. Livestock reports from Cincinnati and Pittsburgh list hogs, calves, steers, heifers, cows, bulls, and vealers with varied prices and firm to steady demand, early offerings limited, some loads country-purchased. Sheep receipts meager with steady prices.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh

J W Koker Dies at Home After Long Illness

Joseph W. Koker 78 died at his home near Canaanville Friday after years of illness. Survived by wife Flora, daughter Mrs. Mary Dean, Athens Route 3, two sons Frank and Ralph, 12 grandchildren, brother Carl Koker, and three sisters. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Canaanville Methodist Church officiated by Rev. E C Kenney. Burial in Canaanville. Friends may call at home anytime.

Joseph W. Koker Canaanville Koker Canaan Township Flora Mary Dean Athens Frank Koker Shiloh Ohio Ralph Koker Carl Koker Basil Hattie Junod Ray Mathews Gusta Robson Fairfield Canaanville Methodist Church E. C. Kenney

Fire damages McGraner home in basement blaze

A fire at Earnest McGraner’s residence 183 West Union Street caused about 700 dollars in damage, starting in the basement due to an suspected short circuit. Fire Chief C A Parker said the ladder truck and pumper responded after the 11 40 p m call while the first floor remained undamaged.

Earnest McGraner W. Union St C. A. Parker McGraner Veterans’ Service Opal Ogal Riverside Drive Harry Rinhart Mechanicsburg Parker

Mrs. Burke Rites Saturday

Delilah Burke 52 of 221 2 W Washington St died Thursday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital after 11 months illness. She is survived by husband Charles H Burke three sisters and a brother. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p m at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home conducted by Rev E C Kenney. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p m Friday.

Delilah Burke Washington St Sheltering Arms Hospital Canaan Townsship Canaanville Dowler and Ferguson E. C. Kenney West Union Street

Shelter Notes From Hospital Admissions and Dispatches

Hospital log lists Lester Oberholzer 80 Maplewood Drive under minor surgery and Harry Lucas Cutler in emergency care. Discharges include Roy Chalfant Guysville and Mrs Etta Conway Glouster Route 4 Luther Cahoon Jacksonville Route 4. Don Strawn Athens Baby Everett Vore Athens Route 4 James Johnson Nelsonville Route 2.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Lester John Oberholzer Maplewood Drive Harry Lucas Cutler Roy Chalfant Guysville Etta Conway Glouster Luther Cahoon Jacksonville Don Strawn Athens Everett Vore James Johnson Nelsonville

Nelsonville Infant Clarence McIntosh Dies at Eight Months

Nelsonville infant Clarence Leroy McIntosh aged eight months died Thursday night from unknown causes. He was the son of Mrs. Clarence McIntosh and the late Clarence McIntosh who was killed in Holland while in the armed forces. Surviving are the baby's mother and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kern of Roseville. Funeral services will be Saturday at Stout Funeral Home with burial to be determined.

Nelsonville Clarence Leroy McIntosh Clarence McIntosh Holland Earl Kern Roseville Stout Funeral Home

Union Church Pageant Sunday Christmas Program

A Christmas program with recitations, a pageant, and carols takes place Sunday at 8 p m in Union Church on New Marshfield Road. Guest speaker is Professor L C Staats, associate professor of dramatic arts and speech.

Union Church New Marshfield Road L. C. Staats

Cutler Man Found in Road After Incident

A Cutler resident, Harry Lucas, was found lying in Route 50 alternate west of Ames and transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital with non fatal injuries and exposure. Wyatt By Reip, found in a ditched car near Amesville, was jailed with charges of driving under the influence. The patrol reports Lucas was injured in a prior roadside fight and identified by a motorist. A B C Club benefit party in the K of C Hall Saturday may be cancelled until further notice.

Cutler Route 50 Ames Cale Sheltering Arms Doad State Highway Patrol Himas Harry Lucas Wyatt Reip Amesville Lucas B. C K. of C. Hall

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