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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1946

Page

5

Rabies Cases Worsen Prompt Health Warning

City-County Health Commissioner warns rabies cases are rising and urges precautions. Three more gray foxes tested rabid and a dog head yielded positive results. another dog in Athens Township deemed probably rabid. County quarantine remains in effect. owners should confine dogs and seek anti rabies treatment after exposure.

State Health Department State Laboratory Athens Township Phillips

Athens Dry Five Hours Water Scare Closes Shops and Floods Halls

A city wide water outage from 3 pm to 8 pm forced cafes to limit dishwashing and serve drinks in paper use, while Alpha Gamma Delta House faced flooding from faucets left on. Sheltering Arms Hospital reported no injuries. A Lindley Hall housemother saw rooms flood due to a faulty faucet as others counted hundreds seeking water.

Athens Court St Alpha Gamma Delta House Sheltering Arms Hospital Lindley Hall

Job Program Is Under Way In Athens County

The United States Employment Service launches a statewide job development drive to widen opportunities for returning World War I veterans and all unemployed workers in Athens County. John L Craig Ohio USES Director ordered the program to thoroughly explore every Ohio job possibility. H H Sands said the campaign will continue until full local employment options are assessed and will widen applicants for employers.

Athens County H. H. Sands United States Employment Service Sands John L Craig Ohio USES Craig

Members of Board Invited to Reception

Members of the board of Athens Community Concerts Association have been invited to a small after concert reception tonight at the home of Dean Irma E. Voigt Park Place.

Board of Athens Community Concerts Association Dean Irma E. Voigt Park Place

Charles Miner Found Dead In His Home

Charles A Miner 66 was found dead Sunday in his basement at 1424 N Lancaster St by neighbors. Coroner Dr John Elias said death from a heart ailment occurred six to seven hours earlier. wife Neva was in Mobile, Ala. Survived by son Maclin Miner in California. Funeral plans pending word from family.

Charles A. Miner Lancaster St John Elias

Athens Branch Of Library Opens Tuesday

The Athens County Library unveils its Athens branch on the Ohio University campus delivering hours from 2.30 to 5.30 and 7 to 9 on weekdays and 1 to 5 on Saturdays. Residents may borrow books and return overdue volumes from last summer. new loans available. Committee members include Miss Edith Beecher Miss Constance Leete Miss Elsie Druggan and E. W. Chubbs.

Athens County Library Chubb Ohio University Court St Athens County Edith Beecher Victor Whitehouse Constance Leete Elsie Druggan Elwin O'Neill Thomas Wolfe E. W. Chubbs A. B Silas

Four Days Left to Pay Real Estate Taxes

County Treasurer Ed Lasch urged taxpayers to settle real estate taxes within four days as books close March 1. The original February 15 deadline was extended due to a temporary suspension of collections.

Ed Lasch

Police Ball To Be Held March Fifth At Berry Hotel

A Policemen's Ball, first since the war began, will occur Tuesday March 5 at the Berry Hotel. Patrolman R A Morris chairs the event with Rex Koons Orchestra providing music from 8 30 p m to midnight. Proceeds fund police photographic equipment. Last ball was 1941. Tickets on sale at Police Headquarters and Blackmores.

Berry Hotel R. A. Morris Rex Koons Blackmores

Minor Damage After Autos Collide In Village

Reported by Police Chief J B Grogan, a minor collision occurred at Court and President Streets leaving minor damage. Civilians involved include Ciell L Mingus promoted to staff sergeant while stationed in Oita Japan with the 120th Field Artillery Battalion. Also mentioned are Cpl Harry C Hill of McArthur discharged after 32 months service and Pvt Arthur T Yoho serving as a B 29 mechanic with the Air Forces at Clovis New Mexico.

Ciell L. Mingus Hatne Mingus Millfield Oita Japan 120Th Field Artillery Batee Harry C. Hil C. B. Hill McArthur Fort Chief Thomas Court St Keily Field Grogan Tex Arthur T. Yoho T. L. Yoho Alice Mae Air Forces Amarillo, Army Air Field Pvt Yoho Athens High School jClovis

Ohio employers urged to contact unemployment bureau

Employers with three or more workers must notify the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation to determine liabilities under the Ohio law. Failure to notify when starting business or reaching three workers can lead to past-due contributions and penalties. Newly covered employers face a 2.7 percent payroll tax payable quarterly.

Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Bureau Athlens

District Price Control Meeting in Zanesville

Miss Olive Rose chief clerk Miss Dorothy Daugherty and Miss Mary Jeffers of the Athens War Price and Rationing Office attended a district meeting on price control in Zanesville Thursday.

Olive Rose Dorothy Daugherty Mary Jeffers Zanesville

Two Persons Arraigned On Intoxication Charges

Two individuals faced arraignment on intoxication charges. Freda Schuler pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth, was fined $10 plus costs, with arrest by city police. Guy Augustine pleaded guilty to intoxication and received $5 plus costs. other names listed include service members and locations across Athens and surrounding towns.

Charles V. Darner Columbus Carl K. Polling Logan State Highway Patrol Denzil Weltner Roy Emerson Hawks Richland, Ave Athens Franz’ Woodworth Woodworth Kalvin A. Kruser Milwaukee Wis Paul Hué Nall N. Shafer George E Parker Vernon FE. N. Williams Chesterhaul Chesterhy Freda Schuler Franz Woodworth George W. Beveridge New Marshfield Pfce Beveridge Pacific Guam Saipan Iwo Jima Tokyo Cherry Point N. C

Tuberculosis Society Executives To Meet

A meeting of officers and the executive committee of the Athens County Health and Tuberculosis Society is called for 7 30 pm Tuesday February 26 by Dr C C Bird president in his offices at the Ohio University Men's Gymnasium.

Athens County Health and Tuberculosis Society C. C. Bird Ohio, University Men’s

Busiest Concert Singer Runs Nine Room Home and Loves It

Dorothy Maynor, famed soprano, manages a nine room manse with her husband Rev. Shelby Rooks. She decorates, weaves, and upholsters, embracing home craft between concert engagements. Her Virginia farm and old-world taste color a busy yet happy life.

Dorothy Maynor Miss Maynor Memorial Auditorium Community Concerts Association Shelby Rooks New York St. James Presbyterian Church Maynor Hampton Institute

Simple Living Actress Shares Quiet Joys At Home

The performer notes happiest moments at home reading singing and playing piano. Athens Community Concert Association rules require children under six sit with parents while older kids use the student balcony. Small children must stay with parents and not cluster in front rows. silence is requested during performances. A blinking lights signal will indicate when the student section may move to unoccupied seats.

Athens Community Concert Association

Return From West Coast Trip Of Mrs Harvey And Miss Herdman

Mrs Frank L Harvey and her daughter Miss Marjorie Herdman return from an 8000 mile automobile journey covering Illinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arizona Nevada California Oregon Washington They visited San Francisco Los Angeles San Bernardino Santa Monica Beverly Hills and Palms Springs They toured Will Rogers Memorial Clacemore Ohio Chinatown Fisherman’s Wharf Grauman's Chinese Theater and Columbia River drive Also traveled with Major and Mrs A W Sauvegeot and their sons Jules and Andre returning to Akron after visits to New Marshfield

West Coast Frank L. Harvey Marjorie Herdman Vancouver Washington Illinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arizona Nevada California Oregon San Francisco Los Angeles San Bernardino Calif Harvey Elizabeth Swaim Athens County Willis Casley Athens L. S. Parenicka Parenicka Lewis Speiser Will Rogers Clacemore Ohio Painted Desert Boulder Dam Lake Meade Chinatown Fisherman's Wharf Joe DiMaggio Grauman Santa Monica Manchu Beach Hollywood Beverly Hills Broadcasting Studios Motion Picture Studios Palms Springs Desert Columbia River A. W. Sauvegeot Jules Andre Sauvegeot Ludel Boden Army Medical Corps New Marshfield Akron

Browne Couple Honored at Episcopal Church Reception

Rev. and Mrs. Sydney J. Browne were honored at a Sunday reception at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. A large parish turnout greeted the new rector and his wife, with Dwight H. Rutherford and Mrs. Frank W. Reed in the receiving line. Coffee service was presided by Mrs. James T. Merwin and Mrs. Amelia Hockenberry, assisted by Mrs. Rutherford and Mrs. Roger Connor.

Sydney J. Browne

Higley Circle Luncheon and Higley Study Circle Report

Higley Circle luncheon was held at Schilling home with 23 members and one guest. Higley Study Circle met at Mrs F C Schilling’s home, with jonquils on the buffet, and will host the City Federation meeting March 4 at Hotel Berry.

R. W. Devitt Higley Study Circle F.C. Schilling E. State St Jonquils Washington J. Pa Gentry Joan Francis P. G. Hibbard A. C. Anderson

Girl Reserves Week Closes With Activities at Athens High

During Feb 21-28 Girl Reserves worldwide observe the week with daily self improvement and service goals. Athens High opens with a pep assembly led by president Janice Wiggin, featuring piano pieces by Ardath Hansen and a senior basketball cheer. The schedule includes helping mothers, worship at First Christian Church, and themed days from improving self to helping others with a secret friend day on Thursday.

Athens’ High Athens High Janice Wiggin Swanee St. Mary's Ardath Hansen Joan Vance First Christian Church

Lydia Lash Evans Club meets at Mrs C E Thomas home

At the Lydia Lash Evans Club meeting held at Mrs C E Thomas 24 Stimson Avenue, Mrs Jerome Fenske read Mrs Burns article on Abraham Lincoln while Mrs L C Bakers paper covered George and Martha Washington. Nineteen members answered roll with Washington and Lincoln sayings as Fred Weber presided. donation to Red Cross approved and next meeting set for March 7. The Mothers Study Group of West Side PTA will meet at Mrs George Merchants 55 N Shafer St Tuesday at 7 30 p m

Lydia Lash Evans C. E. Thomas Stimson Avenue Morrison Burns L. C. Baker Burns Jerome Fenske Abraham Lincoln Baker George Martha Washington Washington Lincoln Fred Weber Red Cross F. C. Schilling West Side Pta George Merchant N. Shafer St

Marriage Licenses and Concert Official in Athens

Marriage licenses listed include Kenneth C Wolf 24 of Glouster and Betty Ann Little 25 of Gious ter. Thomas Guardia 22 of San Antonio Tex and Maxine Barrett 18 of Athens. John E Scott 22 and Arlina M Rose 18 both of Athens. Larry Bernhart a New York City field representative of Community Concerts Association is in Athens for the Dorothy J Maynor concert tonight.

Dorothy Maynor Memorial Auditorium Community Concerts Association Athens Kenneth C. Wolf Glouster Betty Ann Little Gious Ter Thomas Guardia San Antonio Tex Maxine Bartrett John E Scott Larry Bernhart New York City Dorothy J .Maynor Bernhart Charleston W. Va

Shade Pro To Meet For Founders Day Program

Shade PTA will convene Thursday evening February 28 at 7 30 p m Beulah Weber chairs a Founders Day program and refreshments will be served.

Shade Pta Beu-lah Weber

Danish King II Suffering Pneumonia in Copenhagen

King Christian X of Denmark is reported to be mildly ill with pneumonia in Copenhagen. St. Joseph Aspirin promotion follows, touting purity strength and speed with a 100-tablet offer.

II Copenhagen Christian X Nis St. Joseph

Ladies of the Episcopal Church meet to prepare Liberia bandages

The group is asked to assemble at the Citach church Tuesday at 2 pm to cut and sew splint bandages for Liberia and to request clean worn sheets for the bandages. Guests include Mrs. J E Houdashelt of Cincinnati Mrs. Herbert Brown of Columbus and Mr and Mrs L G Hayes and daughter Marilyn of Dayton who visited Mr and Mrs E T Hayes at 297 E State St over the weekend.

Citach J. E. Houdashelt Cincinnati Herbert Brown Columbus L. G. Hayes Marilyn Dayton E. T. Hayes E. State. St

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. T. Phillips Taday Norito Charles Miner BUC Real Estate Loan Headquarters the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens, Ohio Rml Carl L. Morris Harland B Hartins First St Cisco Willams Harley E. Thomas Arthur R. Graham Richard A. Hughes Grosvenor St Wayne P. Robinson Danville Ralph W. McMillian Lioyd W. Peterson Zaleski Ralph H. Burley Portland Leonard D. Siders Gore Ralph W. Hill Vinton William E. Wagon Chesterhill Frank A. Newbourn, Jr Tuberculosis Society Higley Circle Schilling Athens Presbyterian Women's Association F. H. Krecker Congress Maplewood H. E. Miller E. State Nuance Corporation Florida SHADE India Pinkham Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co Lostro Building Athens, Ohlo
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