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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1941

Page

5

Aviation show thrills Memorial Auditorium at Ohio University

A traveling aviation demonstration by Franklin Institute engineers wowed students at Ohio University. The program covered bird flight history, model aircraft tests, lighter-than-air craft, autogyro and helicopter concepts, and a working gasoline engine, with a second show scheduled tonight at 7 30.

Ohio University Franklin Institute of Philadelphia William M. Young College of Applied Sciences Charles W. Schaff J. L. Redrup Institute

Driver Fined After Crash in Route 33 Mishap

Allen H. Wikoff an oil company auditor 41 of Cuyahoga Falls was fined 10 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornel after a passenger car truck collision on Route 33 at Morrison Brown Hill. He pleaded guilty to unsafe operation after state patrolmen reported he tried to pass a slower car and a truck then skidded turning in front of C E Glass 34 of McConnelsville. Damage amounted to 350 to Wikoff car and 100 to Glass truck.

Allen H. Wikoff Cuyahoga Falls Cliff Cornel Morrison-Brown Hill Wikoff C. E. Glass McConnelsville Glass

East Side students celebrate presidents and Valentines

East Side School held a general assembly on Thursday to honor Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Stephen Foster, and St. Valentine. Each grade planned a party with games, stories, and valentine boxes. PTA supplied candy and ice cream while parents donated cookies.

East Side Abraham Lincoln George Washington Stephen Foster St. Valentine PTA Joe Triipo Robert Blackford Morris Closton Barbara Algeo Florine Conner Joe Emma Lee McCune Spencer White Joe Williams O Suzanna Camptown Gettysburg Ann Hammerle April Kinsel Washington Assembly

Mother's Valentine Tea Hosted by Special Education Class

The Special Education Class at University Elementary School held a Valentine tea for mothers. Cookies were baked by students under Miss Betty Lou Brown and Mrs. C DeLand assisted with instruction.

University Elementary School Betty Lou Brown C. DeLand

Police chase ends with teen wounded in Cleveland

Police in a chase through Cleveland streets wounded Peter Yurasko, 18, in the left arm. Detective James Tuma said the youth was driving a stolen car.

Cleveland Peter Yurasko James Tuma

Dutch Nazi Regime Signs Payout for May Blitz Damage

Washington reports the regime in control of the Netherlands has agreed to compensate citizens for up to 500 million dollars in damages from a five day blitz in May. The act aims to repair destruction caused during the occupation period.

Washington

University Suspended Operation 1844 47 History of Ohio Univ

An account of Ohio University's suspension from 1844 to 1847 due to debt and administration chaos. It covers leadership changes, rehiring, the 1850 catalogue, salaries, post crisis reopening, and later presidents including Byers, Howard, and Scott, with a 19th century funding lawsuit.

Alfred Byers Lafayette College Ohio University Byers Indiana University Solomon Howard Augusta College Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Howard Scott

Former Local Man Held on Check Charge

Woodrow W. Shafer a 24 year old Columbus former Athens resident pleaded not guilty before Mayor Cliff Cornell to a fugitive from justice warrant. Patrols say he cashed about 1000 worth of worthless checks in Michigan and Ohio while operating a truck buying beans. He was arrested at The Plains and returned to jail awaiting Michigan officers.

William Holmes McGuffey Ohio University Aaron Williams Woodrow W. Shafer Columbus Athens Cliff Cornell State Highway Patrol Shafer Michigan F. D. Shafer Torch Ohio Plains

John O Neal Dies at Coolville in Heart Ailment

John T. O Neal age 75 died Thursday at Coolville from a heart ailment. He leaves two daughters Nellie Roker of Sebree Kentucky and Altho Downey of Stew art two sons Fred of Columbus and James of Wyoming two brothers Ozro of Athens Route 3 and Charley of Athens. Funeral services will be held at the McDougal Church Sunday morning at 10:30 conducted by Rev B H Pugh. Friends may call after Saturday noon at the Ozro O Neal home at Mc Dougal.

John T. O'Neal Coolville Nellie Roker Sebree Altho Downey Stewart Fred Columbus James Wyoming Ozro O'Neal Athens Charley O'Neal McDougal Church B. H. Pugh McDougal Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Ohio University Lutheran Student Association

Rehearing Denied in Groves Action Nelsonville Case

Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland refused a rehearing of his Jan 30 order dissolving a temporary restraining order against Nelsonville city officials. The order allowed improvements to the municipal light plant funded from about 21 000. The plaintiff Frank L Groves sought to halt disposition of funds but the judge upheld proceeding with the light plant project.

Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Nelsonville Frank L. Groves Rowland City Water Works City Light Plant

Major operations at Sheltering Arms Hospital report

Mrs Rosa Dewey of Athens Route 1 Miss Ruth Ramsey of 35 Stimson Ave Athens and James Brande berry of Coolville Route 2 underwent major operations at Sheltering Arms Hospital today. Mrs Eva Morgan of Millfield Route 1 was admitted Thursday night for medical treatment. Released from the hospital late Thursday were Mrs Ruth MacKichan and infant son at 168 1 2 F State St and Mr Oryn Johnson of Athens Route 5.

Rosa Dewey Athens Ruth Ramsey Stimson Ave James Brandeberry Coolville Sheltering Arms Hospital Eva Morgan Millfield Ruth MacKichan F. State St Oryn Johnson

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