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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1948

Page

5

Slow learners and United Nations talk at Ohio University

Mrs. Clara De Land warns slow learners with IQs 70 to 90 risk dropping out and urges civic groups to help districts access state funds for special education. Robert L. Dishon previews the Athens County Junior Olympics for youths 10 to 14. Ruth Bryan Rohde outlines UN structure and the era of crisis turning to opportunity.

Clara de Land Ohio University Training School Kiwanis Club de Land Ohio Robert L. Dishon Kiwanis Athens County Daryl W. Watkins Glenn Spatz Joseph E. Thackery Mrs. de Land United Nations Ruth Bryan Rohde U.S Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Rohde World Affairs Committee William Jennings Bryan America Security Council Council World Health Organization International Refugee Organization International Civil Aeronautics Organization

OU Wrestlers Stage Rotary Exhibition At Berry Hotel

Ohio University wrestlers Fred Hall and Ed Zip Zednik boxed and wrestled in a three round Rotary show at the Berry Hotel dining room. Thor Olson and Dr. Blaine Goldsberry oversaw the event with Rotarians Banks and O'Brien as seconds and White as timekeeper. Zednik noted for last season's sole loss to Michigan. Hall a newcomer to the sport. Don Peden received a past president pin.

Berry Hotel Madison Square Garden Ohio University Thor Olson Fred Hall Zip) Zednik Hall Zednik Blaine R. Goldsberry George A. Banks Paul R. O’brien R. H. White University of Michigan Olson Goldsberry Don Peden

Real Estate Transfers From 1948 Ohio Listings

A series of property transfers from Muskingum to Athens areas including half interest in a Trimble Township tract for Lewis Northrop to Mary Northrop and multiple transfers in Nelsonville, Athens, and Mechanicsburg. Notable deeds include leasing rights in Lodi Township and coal rights exceptions, with parcels ranging from quarter to 135.6 acres along the Hocking River.

Lewis Northrop Mary Northrop Muskingum County Trimble Township Mabel Barber Bartoe J. E. Bartoe Raymond Donna Barber Clyde Hazel Barber Harry and Maude Baber Columbus Harvey Hall Nelsonville J. E. Howe Wolfbund Alva Viola Mae Platt James E. Bean the Plains Athens Township American National Red Cross Washington, D.C Frieda M. Gillilan Torch Helena Gillilan Jesse and Adeline Gilkey Ohio Fuel Gas Co Lodi Harley M. Downard Lenna M. Downard Inlet Emma J. E Lola A. Hoge Herbert Paul Guysville Pete Shough Alta Davidson Athens Mechanicsburg

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Conner of Athens welcome a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Haney of Athens report a son. Admitted Bernice White Athens major surgery. Mrs. Betty Dunfee Athens major surgery. Patricia Coffman Athens medical. Rueben Werner Millfield medical. Cecil McLeod Athens medical. Mark Mitchell Athens medical. Tom Leifheit Pomeroy medical. John William Powell Gloucester medical. Charles Cox Nelsonville observation. Discussed Mrs. John Rapp Jacksonville. Mrs. Belle Cornwell Athens.

Paul Conner Athens Eugene Haney Bernice White Betty Dunfee Patricia Coffman Rueben Werner Millfield Cecil McLeod Mark Mitchell Tom Leifheit Pomeroy John William Powell Glouster Charles Cox Nelsonville

RONS To Meet Thursday At Legion Home Here

Athens County's chapter of the Reserve Officers of the Naval Services will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the assembly hall of K. T. Crossen American Legion. After the business session Navy films will be shown. Plans to meet at Hotel Berry were changed, says President Vincent Jukes.

Athens County Reserve Officers of the Naval Services K. T. Crossen American Legion Vincent Jukes Berry Jukes

Synthetic oil from coal eyed for Ohio region

Lt. Gov. Herbert urged Ohio to back a pilot plant to produce synthetic oil from coal and shale, arguing it could supply the nation and create allied products. He cited 60 gallons per ton of coal and noted Ohio's rich coal resources as a center for a new industry.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Gordon K. Bush C. B. Nye Paul Herbert Nye Athens Board of Trade Daugherty Gov. Herbert America Mid-East L. ©. Karick Nelsonville Herbert Ohio Coal Missouri Colorado Wyoming South Board of Trade

Athens County Woman Nora Hawk Dies in Columbus

Nora Hawk 58 native of Athens County died unexpectedly Sunday night en route to University Hospital Columbus from her Upper Arlington home. Survived by husband Guy J and two sons Kenneth and Glenneth, plus sister, brother, stepmother, half-siblings, and five grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. Dowler and Ferguson with burial in New Marshfield.

Nora Hawk Athens County University Hospital Columbus Upper Arlington Everett Watts Gallipolis Bertha Watts Carl Johnson Granville Woodrow Watts Hobson N.C Mary Ruth Francis Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home B. H. Pugh New Marshfield

Photography Positions in Federal Civil Service Open

Written examinations for photographer positions in the federal Civil Service at Dayton and Wilmington have been announced by the regional U S Civil Service Board. The jobs cover still motion picture and aerial photography with salaries from 2168 to 4902 cents per year. Apply by March 22 to W H Oldfield at the Post Office.

Federal Civil Service Dayton Wilmington U. S. Civil Service Board W. H. Oldfield

School Bus Passer Fined in City Court

Robert J. Miller of 450 Richland Ave. was fined $5 and costs for passing a loading school bus in Mayor Mickle’s court Monday. The fine was suspended.

Robert J. Miller Richland Ave William P. Mickle

Prison fugitives nabbed as search uncovers belongings

West Virginia authorities trap two escapees from Kyger work camp at an abandoned Shade area farm. Crabtree 26 and Petroff 25 hid since Sunday night, leaving fountain pens and a bank check book from Middleport, clothing, bed clothing, and an oil stove. Crabtree faces forgery charges. Petroff serves a term for breaking and entering.

West Virginia Kgger Moundsville State Penitentiary Athens Shade Paul Crabtree Crabtree Pomeroy Middleport Petroff Harvey W. Va Midkiff Gilkey Ridge Meigs County

Kellogg's All-Bran Promise for Regular Elimination

Mrs V DeBonis of Philadelphia touts All-Bran as a remedy for constipation after starting the cereal at breakfast. The ad urges a daily ounce with milk and water and offers a Double Your Money Pack if not satisfied after ten days by sending the empty carton to Kellogg Co Battle Creek Michigan.

Mrs. Amy Townsend Dies at 71 in Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs. Amy Townsend aged 71 died Monday after a 10 day illness at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She was a member of the First Methodist Church and charter member of the Art and Thimble Club. Survivors include husband H. H. Townsend two daughters Mrs. Begg Athens and Mrs. Hibbard Mt. Lebanon Pa two sisters Mrs. Gorham Athens and Mrs. Crippen Chicago. funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Jagers with Rev. Harold F. Kellogg officiating. burial in West Union Street Cemetery.

Amy Townsend Sheltering Arms Hospital

Snow Fades as 46 Degree Weather Persists

A light snow cover remained today after a high of 46 degrees on Monday. Temperatures dipped to 24 last night and rose to 27 by 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. The Hocking River rose 0.12 feet to 4.77 feet, per weather observer Mrs. Do. N. France.

Do. N. France Hocking

Two Drivers Fined After Arrests by Patrol

Parmen Sberna of Shaker Heights was fined $20 and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle after a State Highway Patrol arrest for speeding. Junior King Dalton of Nelsonville Route 2 was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Oral Daugherty for driving with defective brakes.

Parmen Sberna Shaker Heights W. P. Mickle State Highway Patrol Junior King Dalton Nelsonville Oral Daugherty

Two Men Fined for Police Intoxication in Mickle Court

James Bryan aged 70 of Route 2 Ath ens and Aron McGrath aged 62 of The Plains were fined $10 and costs in Mayor William P. Mickle's court on Monday for police intoxication charges. Bryan was confined to the city jail for non payment of fine.

James Bryan Athens Aron McGrath Plains William P. Mickle Bryan

Lodge Inspection Set at New Marshfield

Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will be inspected Thursday at 7 30 p m Visitors will be welcome according to S L Collins master

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

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Rey R. FE. McCammon Berry Hotel Economy Savings & Loan CO Fa Pe Es Udb S Ube Bk Aniboku Bank of Athens D.lo Athens, Ohio John Rapp Jacksonville Belle Cornwell Civil Service Mike Petroff Kyger Gerald Hayes Moundsville Paul E. Brown Stephen Hobar le Pele Calle King Features Syndicate McCall’s Magazine McCall’s Culligan Anne Athens Ice & Storage Co Natonal Adeervice Inc Quick's Gibson Athens Pharmacy S. Court St Athens, O
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