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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1946

Page

5

Elliott Sole Auditor Candidate In Unopposed May Primary

For the first time in at least 25 years there is no opposition for a county elective post, as only incumbent Ralph Elliott filed for the county auditor's race. Other filings include Dr Le Fever and Walter Tigner for state representative, Charles Bolin and William Withem for county commissioner. Elections board meets tomorrow at 1 pm to seek bids for May and November ballots from several suppliers.

Board of Elecons David Johnson Ralph Elliott Dr . le Fever Glouster Walter Tigner Nelsonville Charles Bolin Athens William Withem Elliott Johnson Board of Elections Court House Columbus Blank Book Co F J Heer Printing Co Columbus Fred Procter Co Cincinnat Johnson-Watson Co Dayton

Nelson to Head Clothing Drive for Overseas Relief

Mayor Franz Woodworth names Belford Nelson local chairman of the Victory Clothing Collection. Dates and locations to be announced as plans are completed by Nelson and assistants.

Franz Woodworth Belford Nelson Victory Clothing Collection Nelson

Arraignment Slated Tomorrow In Local Court

Francis E. Collins 23 Smith St was indicted by an Athens County Grand Jury on a charge of criminally assaulting a minor and will be arraigned Friday morning in Common Pleas Court. The same grand jury indicted eight others and dismissed three cases.

Francis E. Collins Smith St Athens County Grand Common Pleas Court Colling Bee Franz Woodworth Collis Mhke Binderbasin Glouster Binderbasin William & Polley Columbus Theet James Wolf Waren Kirkendall Athens Fred Landis Landis Richard Hunter Haydenville lEade Hook Buchtel Vinton National Bank WeArthur Hillan Mont Perry Hemer Albert Buckley John Andrews I M Keir Joie Iman Amos White Stewart Earl Sapp Shade Omah Gaston Guysville Ada Glaner Glen Linscott Amesiilie Theresa

Burial Services Held For Hooper Infant

Burial services were conducted today at West Union Street Cemetery for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hooper of Columbus. The child died at birth in Shelterling Arms Hospital yesterday. Surviving relatives include the paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Herb Hooper of Athens and the maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs R L Pinkerton of Athens, plus a sister Diane age three. The Hoopers are former Athens residents.

Hooper West Union Street Robert Hooper Columbus Shelterling Arms Hospital Herb Hooper Athens R L Pinkerton Diane Mirs

Men in Service Discharges Named by Cities

List of service discharge names by numerous towns including Athens Syracuse Minersville Romney Pomeroy and Hamden with ranks from Pfc to S-Sgt and roles such as Sgt and Cox, highlighting discharged personnel across multiple locales.

Athens Robert Rutter jCarl Lanning John Ratclft Joe Matthewson Harold Young Albert Perry Leland Wilson Herbert Cubson Logan Walis Chambers Don Harden Syracuse Leo Crew Minersville Wallace Amberger Pomeroy Norman Spencer Willam Warner Walls Beards Durward Cummings

Purse Containing $20 Lost in Fire

A purse containing $20 was destroyed when fire damaged a mattress in Mrs Wilmeth Hicks home at 47 Depot Street. Charred pieces of four bills were recovered after firefighters extinguished the blaze. A bed and a wall of one room suffered minor damage. Chief C A Parker cited defective wiring as the cause.

Wilmeth Hicks Depot St C. A. Parker

Revenue Office Schedules Tax Help Across Towns

The Internal Revenue Office announced weekday hours from 8 am to 5 pm through March 15 to assist taxpayers with income tax returns and estimated payments. A deputy collector will visit Logan Court House February 18, Nelsonville City Hall February 20 21, Middleport City Hall February 25 26, and Pomeroys Court House February 27 through March 1.

United States Internal Revenue Office Post Office Washingtons Logan Court House Nelsonville City Hall Middleport Fpomeros

Concert Plan Features For High School Music Program

The High School Music Department will present a Tuesday evening concert in the school auditorium on February 12 featuring two soloists, a trumpet trio and a drum novelty. Saxophonist Gary Ripley will perform Fortuna, cornetist Merrill Thomas Willow Echoes, and the Three Chums will be played by Charles Hedges Watson Burnfield Lewis Oadis. Drumnastics will be performed by George Williamson Charles Quest Richard McKinstry George Hooper and Russell Shields. The Band and Glee Club will conclude with a variety of marches classical and popular numbers and novelties.

Gary Ripley Fortuna Clerke Merrill Thomas Frank Simon Cornettro Buchtel Charles Hedges Watson Burnfield Lewis Oadis Drumnastics George Williamson Charles Quest Richard McKinstry George Hooper Russell Shields

Burr Oak Dam plans advance with $31000 funding

The House Appropriations Committee approved 31000 for Burr Oak Dam planning as part of 111 million flood control funds. Army engineers estimate annual flood damages in the area at 92000, with 400000 already allotted for dam construction and a further 295000 to be shared by state and local governments. Governor Lausche had tied a special session to securing state and local funds.

Burr Oak Athens County House Army Frank J. Lauscher

Three Men Fined After Court Street Fight

Three men were fined $10 and costs each after arraignment before Mayor Franz Woodworth for fighting at a Court Street restaurant. Leland I Davis 20 Moore Ave Robert MacFadden 19 New Marshfield and Elmo Landis 28 High St were booked on intoxication charges by Athens police. Cecil H Throckmorton 23 Albany pleaded guilty and was fined $5 and costs then sent to jail to serve the fine.

Franz Woodworth Court St Leland I Davis Moore Ave Robert MacFadden New Marshfield J Elmo Landis High St Athens Cecil H Throckmorton Albany Iraul

River Levels Rise On Hocking River In Morning Reading

The Hocking River rose slowly reaching 1442 feet as Mrs C N France, a weather observer, predicted limited further rise. Temperatures yesterday hit 46 degrees with a low of 32 last night and a mid morning reading of 29. Rainfall yesterday totaled 0.6 inches.

Hocking C N 'France

DAV To Meet Friday Conrath Bean Chapter 37

Disabled American Veterans unit announces a Friday meeting on February 8 at 7 30 pm. Commander Ernest McGraner says the gathering will be in the club room at Athens Armory.

Athens Knights Templar Order of the Temple Conrath-Bean Athens Armory Ernest McGraner

Marriage Licenses Granted to Leslie Walker and Beulah Tabler

Leslie R Walker aged 25 residing in Stewart and Beulah Tabler aged 19 residing in Stewart applied for a marriage license.

Leslie R Walker Stewart Beulah Tabler

George Gilbert Rites At Coolville Friday

Funeral services for George Gilbert of Coolville, who died Tuesday, will be held Friday at 2 pm in the Coolville Methodist Church with Rev. T A Cleland of Racine officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

George Gilbert Coolville Coolville Methodist Church T. A. Cleland Racine Fairview

Government approves loan for sewage system planning

The federal government approves a 9900 loan to the city to prepare detailed plans for a sewage disposal plant and sewer improvements. Plans will be prepared by Columbus engineering firms. construction cost was estimated at 384000. State health board has approved preliminary plans. final approvals pending.

Jenkins Columbus Engineering the State Board of Health Gea R Evans

Mrs Staats Named to PTA Resolutions Committee

Mrs L C Staats of 310 E State St is named to the Resolutions Committee for the 1946 Ohio Congress of PTA convention set for September 24 to 26 in Columbus. The plans were drawn up at the PTA Board of Managers meeting held February 1 and 2 in Columbus.

L C Staats State St Resolutions Committee Ohio Congress of Pta Columbus PTA Board of Managers

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