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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1947

Page

5

Fire damages Red Men Lodge Hall on Washington Street

A blaze at the Red Men Lodge Hall on Washington Street caused moderate damage to a rear second level store room and affected windows on the second floor. Electric sparks and high voltage were noted. the origin remains unknown. The structure houses a liquor store on the first floor and lodge activities on upper floors. Fire duration was about an hour with electric crew repairing wiring afterward.

Clarence A. Parker Red Men's Lodge W. Washington St State Red Men Lodge Lodge Andrew Pavrish Kenneth Turrel Turrel Lawhead

Man Finds Relief From Sciatic Pain With Muscle Rub

Robert Jordan of Colon Michigan suffered hip and leg pains from neuritis and could not sit or work. After trying many remedies he bought Muscle Rub, used it as directed and within three days was relieved and back on the job. The ad claims a money back guarantee if it fails to help.

Robert Jordan Colon Mich Ces.sion Mr. Jordan

Cameron Dies During Lodge Meeting in Elks Club

Carlos H. Cameron aged 49 of 13 Ohio Ave. died after a heart attack suffered during a lodge meeting at the Elks club room. He was to be exalted ruler in April and had supported financial aid for a lodge brother. Survived by wife Golda Totman Cameron son Ned a sister and his mother. Funeral Friday at 4 p.m. with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at Jagers funeral home.

Carlos H. Cameron Ohio Ave Elks Club Cameron Homer Gaul John McElroy Frank Sheldon D. H. Sams Carl Clifford F. A. Lavelle Athens High School Ohio University Athens Athens County Commissioners Golda Totman Cameron Ned J. D. Murch Cincinnati H. C. Cameron Joe B. Maffett W. Union St Jagers Funeral

Graham Chapel Prayer Band Meeting Held At Bobo Home

The Graham Chapel Prayer Band will gather Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bobo with Holly Kelley leading the group.

Graham Chapel Elmer Bobo Holly Kelley

Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM to meet Thursday night

NEW MARSHFIELD Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m. Visitors are welcome according to S L Collins master.

Constitution Lodge F&am S. L. Collins

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gibbs of Athens welcome a daughter while Mr and Mrs Dent Saylor of New Marshfield also greet a daughter. Admissions include Tom Scarfs of Athens for major surgery and Ada Spurbeck Mary Hoskinson both of Athens for medical care. Discharges include Mrs William White and daughter Athens Harlon Johnson and son Coolville and Mrs Anna Shephard Athens.

Lawrence Gibbs Athens Dent Saylor New Marshfield Tom Scarfs Ada Spurbeck Mary Hoskinson William White Harlon Johnson Coolville Anna Shephard

Month-Old Daughter Dies at Poston

One month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl Hunkerford died Tuesday evening at the family home in Poston. Survived by four sisters Reba Lois Gala and Sandra. Funeral services Thursday at 1 p m at Jagers Funeral Home. Burial in W State St Cemetery.

Jerry Hunkerford Pearl Hunkerford Poston Reba Lois Gala Sandra Jagers Funeral W. State St

Cold Wave Eases Then Returns as Temperatures Fluctuate

In Athens the cold wave showed relief with a 38 degree high, the first above freezing in over a week. Residents again faced frigid conditions as temperatures fell to 10 last night and stood at 19 at 9:30 am, with Mrs C N France noting 18 degrees a day earlier.

Athens C. N. France

Savannah Lodge 4466 F and AM Meeting Notice

A stated meeting of Savannah Lodge 4466 F and A M will be held Thursday evening February 13 announced by J Maurice Guthrie Worshipful Master.

Guysville Savannah F&am J. Maurice Guthrie

C D Hopkins OU Trustee Dies Suddenly in Athens

Charles D. Hopkins 77 life member of the Ohio University Board of Trustees died suddenly at his home in Athens. He practiced law in town, then moved to coal operations. Survived by wife Adda, daughter Rachael, son Rufus, granddaughter Carolyn, brother George. Funeral Friday 10 30 a m at First Methodist Church. Burial in Delaware Ohio.

Charles D. Hopkins Ohio University Board of Trustees Morris Ave Athens County Mr. Hopkins Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State University Athens Townsend and Hopkins First Methodist Church Adda Carpenter Hopkins Rachael Hopkins Youngstown Rufus C. Hopkins Carolyn Hopkins George W. Hopkins Harold F. Kellogg Delaware Ohio

OU Airport Implements New Term Courses for Training

Ohio University Airport reorganizes administration to handle 249 students in flying courses. A Stinson Voyager 150 h.p. trainer expands fleet to 27 aircraft. Instructors are divided into four groups under group commanders for closer supervision. The cross country and instrument flying courses use radio equipped aircraft and Link trainer time.

Ohio University Airport Ralph Smeck

Roscoe Wedge Fined for Unsafe Operation in Logan

Roscoe Wedge age 36 of McComb was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Mayor W D Weltner in Logan after arrest by the State Highway Patrol on a charge of unsafe operation.

Roscoe Wedge McComb W. D. Weltner Logan State Highway Patrol

Birthday Dinner Postponed After Death of Local Leader

The Birthday Dinner at First Christian Church scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. has been postponed due to the death of Carlos H. Cameron, announced today.

First Christian Church Carlos H. Cameron

Song Service Planned at New Marshfield Church

An old time song service is scheduled at the New Marshfield Methodist Church on Thursday at 7 30 p m local time. The report notes the event will be held in the church hall with community participation expected.

New Marshfield New Marshfield Methodist Church

High School Concert Enthralls 900 in Athens Auditorium

A capacity audience of over 900 attended the Athens High School mid winter concert. Power outages caused brief darkness but did not halt the program. The program featured Bach, Sibelius, Gershwin, Haydn, Fischel, and performances by soloists and ensembles including Lehman, Lewis, O’Brien, White, Brown, Furst, Selby, and Wamsley.

Athens High School Prince Life Fillmore Gershwin Paul Lehman Hume David Lewis Vandercook Glee Club Shirley Andrews de Rose Haydn Fischel Robert O’brien Joseph White

Athens County Educators To Meet Friday

The Athens County Council for Childhood Education schedules a Friday 8 p m meeting at Athens Presbyterian Church to discuss Daniel Cramer Senate Bill No 48 and possible actions to aid its passage. Participants include Dr A B Sias County Superintendent Glen Hanes and Dr Evan R Collins. The event is open to the public and all Athens County teachers.

Athens County Ohio University

Baker To Speak at Marietta Founders Day

Dr. John C. Baker president of Ohio University will speak at Marietta College Founders Day celebration marking the college charter anniversary. He will address students at a morning convocation followed by Dr Isaiah Bowman president of Johns Hopkins University delivering the evening address at First Congregational Church.

John C. Baker Ohio University Marietta College Baker Isaiah Bowman John Hopkins University First Congregational Church

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