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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1948

Page

2

Daniels Charges Disabled Vets Neglected at DAV Meeting

State Sen. Albert L. Daniels charged that disabled veterans in Ohio lack adequate medical care and hospitalization while government funds go overseas to Europe. He cited a Veterans Administration report and argued politics and fiscal decisions hurt veteran benefits. He urged organization and action, noting DAV history and local post leadership.

America Europe Albert L. Daniels DAV Greenfield Senate Finance Committee Albert L. Croy van Wert Daniels Ohio Veterans Administration Crow Disabled American Veterans Organization Veterans Service Ernest McGraner Athens County Athens Post

Protests Not Received Over Athens County Welfare Secretary Pick

No letter of protest has reached the Athens County Board of Commissioners against Paul F. Noftz as executive secretary of the Child Welfare Board. Nelsonville American Legion Post 229 urged a vigorous protest, citing Noftz as a war conscientious objector. The board’s chairman said opportunities to apply were available and that the commissioners have no role in selecting the board secretary.

Paul F. Noftz Athens County Child Welfare Board Board of County Commissioners Ray Bobo George Holdren Child Welfare Board Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Noftz Bobo Athens County Nelsonville Legionnaires Holdren Wilbur Dpd. Mender Nelsonville Legion Post Athens Ohio University Board of Commissioners

Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin

Stubborn colds can slow you with upset stomach and gas. Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin relieves constipation gently with carminative action and pleasant taste. Suitable for children, available in 60¢ and $1.20 sizes.

Dr. Caldwell

New England Resident Amanda Lowe 92 Dies in Coolville

Funeral arrangements are set for Amanda Kincade Lowe 92 who died Sunday in New England. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at White funeral home with Rev. Roy Deeter officiating. Burial in New England Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Ward S. Lowe, two sons Cecil Adams and Elza Adams, two daughters Emma Starkey and Ira Warren, 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two nephews Ira Kincade and Fred Cole.

Coolville Amanda Kincade Lowe New England Roy Deeter

Local Patrolman Hurt in Middletown Crash

Patrolman Don ald J. Taylor aged 21 is confined to his Xenia home with chest knee head and facial injuries after a head on collision near Middletown while on leave. He had joined the local sub station last September and the wreck last Friday involved another car after it passed a parked vehicle. Five others were injured in the crash.

Donald J. Taylor Xenia Middletown Taylor

Two Men Fined in Athens Mayor Court

Mayor William P. Mickle's court fined Robert E. Foulke, 20, of 23 S. Congress St., and Jack L. Triipp, 26, of 315 E. State St., five dollars plus costs after each pleaded innocent to two counts. Foulke faced a disorderly conduct charge. Triipp faced a reckless driving affidavit filed by Hall Frost, Darwin.

Robert E. Foulke S. Congress St Jack L. Triipp E. State St William P. Mickle Foulke Tritipp Hall Frost Darwin

Beta Sigma Phi to Meet Tonight at Campbell Home

The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will meet tonight at 8 oclock at the home of Mrs. Carl Campbell located at 22B Vets Village.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Carl Campbell Vets Village

Taft-Hartley Provisions Outlined for Local Men

Columbus attorney Ralph E. Weaver spoke at a Berry Hotel combined Rotary Kiwanis Lions dinner outlining Taft-Hartley aims and contrast with Wagner Act. He warned of grave danger from union power, noted union responsibility, and described union shop and political risks to lawmakers.

Ralph E. Weaver Columbus Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions Clubs Berry Hotel Weaver United States Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co John L. Lewis

John I Gaston Dies at 87 Near Coolville

John I. Gaston age 87 died Monday near Coolville at his daughter's home Mrs Ralph Allen. Born in Doddridge County WV he moved to Athens County 37 years ago and helped found Lottridge U B Church. Survived by five sons two daughters two brothers two sisters 21 grandchildren six great grandchildren funeral Wednesday 2 pm Lottridge Church Rev Walter Frost burial Carthage Cemetery.

John I. Gaston Coolville Ralph Allen Doddridge County W. Va Athens County Lottridge U. B. Church Alice Chapman Gaston Gaston Lee Okev Guysville Ira Hollywood Calif Charles Akron T. W. Gaston Athens Allen Lennon Townsend Parkersburg John Archer Gureville Lottridge Church Walter Frost Carthage Cemetery

Weather Watcher Notes Record Lows and Slow Warmup

The weatherman reports record cold with temperatures near zero at 8 a.m. on Tuesday following similar lows Saturday and Monday. Sunday rose above freezing, while Tuesday's morning warmth moved slowly, reaching 13 degrees by 10:30 a.m. as observed by Mrs. C. N. France. The daily rise from Monday's six below to 16 above at 11 a.m. reflected a high of 24 later in the day.

C. N. France

Benjamin Franklin to Present Magic Show at Memorial Auditorium

Benjamin Franklin IV an Ohio University graduate and prominent magician will perform Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Memorial Auditorium. Sponsored by the Wesley Foundation he will open a locked box containing a headline for a major national news event to appear in Wednesday papers.

Benjamin Franklin IV Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Wesley Foundation Franklin

Dean McConnell Planned Visits to Ohio University Campus

Dr. T. Raymond McConnell of the University of Minnesota will address Ohio University faculty and guests on The Partnership of Teaching and Learning in Chemistry Auditorium at 7 30 P M Wednesday. He meets deans and faculty Tuesday 8 P M in Cutler Hall trustees room to discuss Minnesota two year college program. He appears Wednesday morning before advanced philosophy classes and attends a noon luncheon with President John C Baker. An afternoon 2 P M session with faculty groups closes the visit.

T. Raymond McConnell College of Literature the Arts and Sciences University of Minnesota Ohio University Dean McConnell Chemistry Lindley Cutler Hall John C. Baker Baker Horace T. Houf

Red Cross Officials Meet in Columbus Meeting

A conference of eastern area Red Cross chapters was held at the Neil House in Columbus. Basil O'Connor, president of the American National Red Cross, spoke at lunch and attended a 2 15 reception. Athens County participants included Kenneth R. Kerr Jr, fund campaign chairman, William B Wolfe, fund publicity chairman, and Ellen Biddle, executive secretary.

Red Cross Neil House Columbus Red Cross Fund Basil O’connor American National Red Cross Athens County Kenneth R. Kerr, Jr William B. Wolfe Ellen Biddle

Mechem Unopposed 13 Delegates Listed in 9th-14th District

No opponents filed to challenge state senator C. Stanley Mechem in the 9th-14th district. The Fairfield County Board of Elections notes Mechem’s petitions filed in Lancaster. Delegates and alternates for both parties were named as unopposed and will not appear on May ballots.

C. Stanley Mechem Mechem Fairfield County Board of Elections Lancaster J. E. Barker County Board of Elections Lowell Burnelle Glouster George Johnson Harry Kelley Nelsonville Gilbert Crawford Charles Cone Athens Margaret Wakefield Dawson Meeks Shade Walter B. King Coolville

Questionnaires Distributed for Ohio University Summer Session

Ohio University distributes questionnaires for the 1948 summer session during class periods this week. Dr Rush Elliott says the forms help select needed courses and avoid unnecessary offerings.

Ohio University Rush Elliott Elliot

Class Sponsors Dance at Stewart Rome Canaan High

Stewart Rome Canaan High School announces its junior class sponsors an open old fashioned square dance Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the old gymnasium here.

Stewart—Rome-Canaan High School

Masons to Meet New Marshfield Lodge Thursday

Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with visitors welcome per S L Collins master.

New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&am S. L. Collins

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Senator Daniels Commander Speaks Overalls Orauroy Singer Sewing Machine CO Marietta, Ohio Edith Koehler Worstell Bldg Nient Bank Bank of Athens F.D. L Athens, Ohio Caromel Carter John Jagers Rotary Fred M. McKay C & S OE Joseph E. Thackery Benjamin Franklin Nercon Dean Doan Clarence Swartz Guysville Road Pherice Wingett Jessie Doolittle Carbondale Elza Linscott Amesville Albert Ogg Sharpsburg F. S. Finsterwald Anna A. Evans C. E. Handley Blanch Church Hazel W. Coon U.S Vicks VA Pam Ees NBC Mts The Cline Pharmacy McCall’s Magazine McCall's Culligan Gearanie Food Newsekee Pir Attt Soft Athens Ice & Storage Co Quick's CeCe Lae R. FE. McCammon O.K Heaven Economy Savings & Loan CO Pata Bankers Life & Casualty Company Dept High St. Columbus White Cross Stote
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