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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1947

Page

5

Pothos Starts Life Term In Pen For Murder Charge

Emanuel Pothos, 54, born in Greece, began a life sentence in Ohio State Penitentiary for second degree murder after pleading guilty to fatally shooting his former brother in law Erson Male on December 27. Judge O F Rowland imposed the term. parole eligibility after 10 years. Sheriff George Bateman escorted him to Columbus after Armadale arrest. motive tied to the ex wife and her belongings.

Squat Emanuel Pothos Greece Ohio State Penitentiary O. F. Rowland Pothos Erson (Kenny Gordon B. Gray George Bateman Columbus Armadale

Hearing Clinic Planned by Ohio University and Health Department

Ohio University and the Ohio Department of Health sponsor a hearing conservation clinic for school children in Athens High School starting at 9 a.m. Speakers include Prof. A C Lafollette Dr H T Phillips and Dr Elizabeth Anderson with nurses invited from 18 area counties such as Muskingum Belmont Perry Washington and more.

Ohio University Ohio U Ohio Department of Health A. C. LaFollette H. T. Phillips Athens High School Ruth Becky Irwin C. R. Hoskins M. D Athens Lafollette Elizabeth Andersoh Elizabeth Koops Muskingum Belmont Noble Perry Washington Vinton Pike Meigs Lawrence Guernsey Monroe Morgan, Hocking Ross Jackson Gallia Scioto

Kiwanis Hears Athens High Debating Team

The Athens High School Debating Team spoke at the Kiwanis Club on socialized medicine. Debaters Tom Dowler and Carolyn Herbert argued for federal universal medical care, while Joan Paterna and Al Gubitz argued against. Richard P. Banks joined Kiwanis, welcomed by Paul Cotton, with guests Carl Roberts and others observing.

Athens High School Kiwanis Club Tom Dowler Carolyn Herbert Joan Paterna al Gubitz Richard P. Banks Paul Cotton Carl Roberts E. B. Warrener Matt B. Hanagriff Johnny Smith George L. Smith Ralph N. Smeck

Juvenile Official To Talk At York Legion Meet

C. H. Calhoun chief psychologist of the state bureau of juvenile research will be principal speaker at a meeting on juvenile delinquency Thursday at 7 pm at the Glenford Dugan post American Legion according to commander Wilbur Mender.

Nelsonville C. H. Calhoun State Bureau of Juvenile Research Glenford Dugan American Legion Wilbur Mender

Births and hospital notes from Sheltering Arms

In Athens area births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Roach and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank McKibben. A son arrives for Mr and Mrs Chris Corbin. Admitted patients include Pauline Martin Peggy Jo Hood and others while Leo Hooper and Alex Perry are dismissed. A Cambridge Lumber and Coal Co planing mill burned yesterday.

James Roach Athens Frank McKibben Zaleski Chris Corbin Pauline Martin Peggy Jo Hood C. C. Bean Thor Olson Huldah Northcutt Nelsonville Clarence Juniper Cambridge Cambridge Lumber and Coal Co

Education Seen As Prime Factor In Building America

State welfare official Robert H. Bangham told a Coolville GOP crowd that educating children is key to a proper America and no price is too high to fund future schools. The talk at Troy High School followed by Gladys Gordon and a large turnout despite snow.

America Robert H. Bangham Athens County Republican Woman's Club Troy Township Republican Club Troy High School Coolville Bangham Don Ebright Republican Women’s Clubs of Ohio Gladys Gordon Columbus Republican National Committee Republican Committee R. S. Henderson E. M. Daugherty L. C. Brafford H. H. Chapman Vera Daugherty Alfred Daugherty H. H. Parrish Doris Walden Gordon W. H. Wakefield Athens County Women’s Republican Club Ed Daugherty Nora Atkinson Athens George Bateman Alberta Grones John W. Dowler Ed Lasch Glen Hanes Marjorie Malone Troy Charles Bentz Phyllis Anne Cody Hemlock Singers Meigs County Darsel Smith Clarence Cummings Eldon Clark Homer Rice Val Westfall Mildred Betzing

Marshfield Native Hiram B Stright Dies at 85 in Toledo

Hiram B Stright 85 longtime Marshfield resident died at his Toledo home Sunday. Survivors include son Robert H Stright New Marshfield daughter Marie Cooper Toledo sister Mabel Brooks six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services at New Marshfield Methodist Church Wednesday at 1 pm conducted by Rev M T McDonald with burial in New Marshfield葬.

New Marshfield Hiram B. Stright Toledo Robert H. Stright Marie Cooper Mabel Brooks Gilead New Marshfield Methodist Church M. T. McDonald Hoodlet

David Smalley Dies at 70 in Kentucky Home

David Smalley, 70, died Monday night at the Hillcrest Rest Home. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Homer Ellis of Athens Route 5 a brother Russell Smalley of Frankfort Ky six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev M T McDonald at Woolley funeral home with burial at Burlingham Cemetery.

David Smalley Hillcrest Rest Home Homer Ellis Athens Russell Smalley Frankfort M. T. McDonald Woolley Funeral Home Burlingham Cemetery

Fire in Powell trailer on Church Street put out

Athens firemen extinguished a blaze of unknown origin in the house trailer of Edward Powell on Church Street Monday evening. A single hole burned through the trailer's side, Fire Chief C A Parker reported.

Athens Edward Powell Church St C. A. Parker

Athens Man Fined After Guilty Plea on Intoxication Charge

Richard Stone, 20, of Athens, was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth after pleading guilty to intoxication on Tuesday morning.

Richard Stone Athens Franz Woodworth

Cincinnati Markets Report on Eggs Poultry and Butter Prices

AP wire notes Cincinnati market prices for eggs by grade and size, poultry prices for heavy fowls fryers broilers and ducks, and turkey weights. Butter wholesale rates given for 1 lb and 1/2 lb prints with butterfat premiums. Potatoes listed at 3 to 3.60 per cwt.

Cincinnati U. S U. S.B

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs seen 50 cents higher with varied weights and prices from 27.25 to 29.50 for lighter and mid ranges. sows up 50 cents to 24.00–25.00. stags 19.00. Cattle and calves limited demand with steady to firm tones. steers 23.50 at 1090 pounds, heifers 23.00 at 625 pounds, other classes 12.00–21.00. Vealers 28.50, cull weights 5.00–13.50. Sheep scarce and nominally steady.

Cincinnati

Snow Halts Travel as Athens Sees Fifth Snowy Day

Snow filled skies blanketed Athens again on Monday night with about a half inch, slowing travel. Weather observer Mrs C N France noted traces on some days while temperatures rose to 26 degrees Tuesday morning from 12 Monday. Ohio Fuel Gas Co. urged continued conservation as a potential cold wave looms.

Athens C. N. France State Highway Department E. B. Young, Jr State Highway Patrol France Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Bounty Ineffective for Controlling Fox Population

Dr. Herschel T. Gier of Ohio University tells Athens Rotary Club that a small bounty fails to curb fox numbers. He notes foxes stay abundant as remaining animals reproduce, with rabbits dwindling from 70 to 10 percent of the fox diet since 1939. He cites Michigan’s $35 wolf bounty increasing wolf numbers. Guests Ray Detrick and Willard Ellenwood attended.

Herschel T. Gier Ohio University Athens Rotary Club Michigan Ray Detrick Akron Willard Ellenwood Jackson Rotarians

Orchardmen to Attend Ohio Horticulture Society Meet

Athens county orchardists plan to attend the centennial Ohio State Horticulture Society gathering at the Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus this week. Open to Ohio and nearby states, the event discusses issues facing fruit growers with W. F. Kampf of Athens County leading a session on orchard problems per Ross Wright.

Athens County Ohio State Horticulture Society Deshler-Wallick Columbus Ohio W. F. Kampf Ross Wright

Missionaries to Speak at Athens Nazarene and The Plains

The Rev and Mrs M A Thaba biyah and daughter Laurice will speak at special missionary services in the Syria Lebanon District The events are set for Athens Church of the Nazarene Wednesday at 7 30 p m and The Plains Thursday at 7 30 p m announced today

M. A. Thababiyah Laurice Nazeee Syria- Lebanon Athens Church

Vets Slow to File Public Law 346 Forms

Only a few hundred of 3 000 eligible veterans have submitted Form 1963 Survey of Compensation for all Productive Labor. The local VA office warns forms must be filed by Wednesday or subsistence allowances will be suspended.

Survivors Listed for New Marshfield Death Victim

Additional survivors of Mrs. Orley Young, whose death was reported yesterday, include three stepchildren Herb Young of New Marshfield Mrs. Janet Jones of New Marshfield and Delbert Young of near Nelsonville.

New Marshfield Orley Young Herb Young Janet Jones Delbert Young Nelsonville

Mary Of Scotland Opens Fifth Day Run At OU Theater

Ohio University presents Mary of Scotland at Ewing Auditorium. Opening night is tonight at 8 p.m. with performances through March 1. Tickets available at the Box Office or at the door.

OU Theater Scotland Mary of Scotland Ohio University Ewing Auditorium

Frances Willard Memorial Service Opens with Hymns at Methodist Church

The Frances Willard memorial service was held at the Methodist Church with a large crowd. Miss Blanche Phillips presided, devotions by Mrs. Clyde Jones, and Rev. M. T. McDonald delivered the address comparing liquor use today with former times. A singing trio and closing hymn followed before noting upcoming events. Also announced are births: Neal Wayne Canter born Feb 21 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Merle E. Canter with relatives listed. and Robert Ronald Gorby born Dec 29 at St. Ann's Hospital, Dayton, with maternal grandmother Mrs. Clara Saylor named.

Frances Willard WCTU Blanche Phillips Clyde Jones M. T. McDonald Richland Ave Glenn Hanes A. R. Kresge Merle E. Canter Doris Virginia Neal the Plains Neal Wayne Sheltering Arms Hospital Alah Cline Dell Mingus Chauncey Dave Neal Athens Lodes M. Gorby Mabel Stotts Robert Ronald St. Ann’s Hospital Dayton Clara Saylor Albany

Club Calendar Highlights Tuesday Meetings

Progressive Literary Club meets 7 30 p m with Mrs A R Harmon at 37 Carpenter St Athena Delphian Club Tuesday night postponed due to Community Concert CCL meets Tuesday 7 30 p m with Mrs Mac Williams 5 Sunny Side Drive annual business meeting and dues Progressive Class meets Thursday 6 p m Central Ave Methodist Church guest Rev Ward Radford of Piketon former members invited bring covered dish Albany WSCS Thursday at Mrs William Gillogly Amere Needle Club Thursday 2 p m with Mrs Paul Cotton E Washington St

Progressive Literary Club A. R. Harmon Carpenter St Athena-Delphian Club CCL Mac Williams Sunnyside Drive Central Ave. ‘Methodist Church Ward Radford Piketon Albany Wscs William Gillogly Amere Needle Club Paul Cotton E. Washington St

Delt Dinner Honors New Initiates

Delta Tau Delta held a February 22 initiation banquet at Athens Presbyterian Church to honor new initiates including Charles Bittaker John Comey Clifford Cooley Joseph Doran Dale Dunn Fred Dengler Tom Day Jack Ehrhard Homer Force Ralph Goodenberger John Hayes James Hilty Alan Himelick Wendell Drake Richard Johnson William Johnson Robert Johnson Claude Kedash Richard Lurwinski Edward Mazzocco Ted Radosevic Robert Rees Wayne Rittenhouse James Shreffler Anthony Smith Larry Stewart Donald Westover and Roderick Wittich. Guests included emeritus professor Hiram Roy Wilson Beta Chapter adviser Frank Gullum and chapter president John Nolan with alumni present Lor ing Connett Milton Hughes Steven Fuller H Gene Dybvig William Nelson and David Thomas.

Delta Tau Delta Athens Presbyterian Church Charles Bittaker Akron John Comey Rocky River Clifford Cooley Panama City Fla Joseph Doran Youngstown Dale Dunn New Philadelphia Fred Dengler Zanesville Tom Day Middletown Jack Ehrhard Dayton Homer Force Chagrin Falls Ralph Goodenberger Canton John Hayes Denison James Hilty Ashland Alan Himelick Cleveland Heights Wendell Drake Richard Johnson William Johnson Robert Johnson Athens Claude Kedash Chillicothe Richard Lurwinski Cleveland Edward Mazzocco Ted Radosevic Robert Rees Lancaster Wayne Rittenhouse James Shreffler Woodville Anthony Smith Larry Stewart Lakewood Donald Westover Roderick Wittich Mt. Sterling Hiram Roy Wilson Ohio University Frank B. Gullum John Nolan John Stauffer Loring Connett Columbus Milton Hughes Steven Fuller H. Gene Dybvig William Nelson David Thomas

Miss Kay Murphy heads to Florida journalism post

Miss Kay Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murphy 18 Maple St and Ohio University graduate 1936 begins second semester as journalism instructor in University of Miami Adult Education Division in Miami Florida She also writes feature for Miami Herald and covers society for Chicago Daily News Murphy has lived in Miami five years with the Herald.

Kay Murphy John Murphy Maple St Ohio University School of Journalism University of Miami Miami Florida Miami Herald Chicago Daily News

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Nadine Conner Metropolitan Opera Company Memorial Auditorium Miss Conner Chi Omega Sorority Athens Heating & Insulating Co Washington St O. Phong Bank of Athens Athens, Ohio Sunnyfield Meat Dept Kiwanis Athens High York Legion Leo Hooper Alex Perry Culligan Soft Water Service Uaa Fs i Uua Athens Ice & Storage Co GOP Marshfield Ter Rconc Metropolitan Opera Pamina The Metropolitan Mimi Micaela Carmen Metrospolitan San Francisco California Los Angeles University of Southern California WSCS Amere Needle Club Colby Athens , Ohio C. P. Biddle Nancy Bruce Susan Weston Mass Daytona Beach Thomas R. Biddle Princess Issena Hotel Biddle B. H. Biddle Dr. Caldwell Quik the Cline Pharmacy Mkesa Chicago Indianapolis Washington ST. Louis Transp Greyhound West Union St Tron Fostoria Kensington Logan
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