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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

Page

3

Therapists to Convene National Meeting in Athens Ohio

Dr John D Porterfield leads National Association event in Athens with six speakers from Ohio State University Illinois Indiana and Texas discussing mental hygiene therapy. The four day convention runs March 8 to 10 at Ohio University Center and Women's Gym with talks on recreation psychiatry and hospital programs.

John D. Porterfield National Association of 11 Ohio Athens Hubert H. Fockler State Hospital Frank Adelman Weston State Hospital Fort Supply Okla R. Fitger University” Extension Southern Mlinois University Mary Alice Coombs Texas Lucy Fairbank Bertha Schlotter Illinois Beatrice National Recreation Association Porterfield Fockler Brandon T. Grover Iisit Ce DU Center Kamm Indiana Harding Ohio State NART Fliger Adelman Atings Wiliam Jer Abilene State Hospital Abilene Athens State Hospital Ray Veterans Administration Hospital Haveeen Hos

Accident on Route 50 near Athens Livestock Sales barns

State Highway Patrol reported an accident with no injuries and minor damage to two vehicles on Route 50 near the Athens Livestock Sales barns Wednesday. Albert A. McClain, 58, Gutlet, was charged after emerging from the roadside and striking an east bound ute driven by Edward A Reeves, 20, Highland. McClain was fined $10 and costs in municipal Court Thursday.

Athens State Highway Patrol Albert A. McClain Gutlet Edward A Reeves Highland McClain

Two Carbondale Youths Plead to Petty Larceny

Franklin Gilbraith and Myles Stump, both 20 of Carbondale, pleaded to petty larceny in Municipal Court. Judge John F. Newcomb fined each $200 with $150 suspended and placed them on one year probation after admitting they stole copper wire from Carbondale Coal Co last Friday night. They said they took the wire from a building across from the Carbondale Post Office and sold about $8 of it.

John F. Newcomb Franklin Gilbraith Myles Stump Carbondale Carbondale Coal Co Carbondale Post Office Harold Shields

Shoemaker Funeral Planned for 86 in Columbus Area

Funeral services for George C. Shoemaker 86, former Athens resident, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Jage Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Columbus and is survived by a daughter and two sons, plus another daughter Mrs. Euleen Douglas. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery in Nelsonville.

George C. Shoemaker Athens Columbus Shoemaker Euleen Douglas Colum Jage Green Lawn Nelsonville

Columbus meeting to discuss Ohio wildlife program improvement

Everett E. Ridge, district wildlife supervisor, says about half of Ohio game protectors will attend a three day combined meeting of the Ohio Game Protectors Association and the League of Ohio Sportsmen in Columbus. The rest will attend a March 23 meeting. Athens Council 15 KSM will be inspected Friday at 7 30 p.m. by Thomas C. Swope for Royal and Select Master degrees with refreshments served.

Ohio Ohio Game Protectors Association League of Ohio Sportsmen Columb Everett E. Ridge Ohio Wildlife Managment Association Ohio Conservation Congress Athens Council K&sm Thomas C. Swope Lewis V. Maynard

Washington's Air Guard Ope Inspires March Recruitment Drive

Washington's Air Guard prepares for a federal run inspection in March and joins a statewide drive to recruit 3000 men for the Ohio outfits the 37th Infantry Division 166th Regimental Combat Team and the 166th Fighter Squadron. The Athens Armory opens on George Washington's Birthday with 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. hours. Chief Warrant Officer Carl Wilson says a qualified officer will discuss enrollment.

Ohio 37Th Infantry Division 166Th George Washington National Guard Washington Athens Carl Wilson

PHDAY LAUNCHES CA as Recruitin Jxvdl openings for about 20 men

Gen. Leo M. Kreber, adjutant general of Ohio, urged enlistment in the National Guard as a path to military training at home. He said recruits can earn extra money, build retirement credits, learn new skills, and continue education or profession while serving locally.

Jxvdl Wien Leo M. Kreber Adjutant General of Ohio National Guard Guard

Armory Opens as Inspection Looms for Athens Unit

The Athens armory opens as inspection looms, offering a two week training pause and stressing value to students and employers. The unit expects another high rating after a prior “superior” federal evaluation, per Warrant Officer Nel.

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