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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1950

Page

5

Residence Workers For Red Cross Drive Listed

Complete lists of Athens residence workers for the Red Cross fund campaign opening Wednesday were announced by Mrs. Hunter E. Hope, residence chairman. Zones and districts name dozens of volunteers headed by district leaders, covering A through K in four zones across Athens.

Athens Red Cross Fund Hunter E. Hope C. E. Nunemakr da Maccombs John Luman Charles Farrow C. E. Atkinson John Deem J. B. Roberts D. W. Barnhill Carl Buck E. H. Gaylord Gaige Paulsen Harold Whaley L. E. White Karl Witzler William C. Stehr Joseph Trepp John Edwards Dolly Gist Frost Horn Harvey Householder John Leavitt Obert Mahn W. C. Miller Paul Murphy John Newcomb Helen Rimmey Don Strawn D and E Sidney Kaster Francis Bean D. D. Chappelear C. E. Grosvenor A. W. Hess Edna Kaster James McMullen Glen Pratt Charles Rohrer Lelia van Dyke Frank Wood T. L. Yoho Henry C. Seibert Betty Bell William Burns Charles Holland Horace Houf Joseph McBride Dale Mosier Robert Rowan William Stehr Edith Strickland Paul Tribe

Coal Use at Poston Plant Is Totalled

Athens Rotarians heard that Colu mbus and Southern Ohio Electric’s E M Poston Plant uses 500 tons of coal daily now. Officials Homer C Clark and Wayne Deimel projected a peak 4000 tons daily and a future mine on 9000 acres to supply power and jobs. The project’s ultimate cost is about 36 million dollars.

Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co E. M. Poston Athens Homer C. Clark Wayne Deimel

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Raymond Darnell of Wellston Route 1. Admissions list: Jack Sanders Trimble Route 1 major surgery. Frieda Cooksey Athens Route 3 surgery. Wilbur Whaley Athens Route 4 surgery. Marjorie Knapp Albany surgery. Blanche Yates The Plains Evelyn Foraker Athens medical. Harry Vernon Glouster medical. Conrad Bentz Coalville Route 2 medical. Geraldine Hope Athens medical. Frank Hanson Athens Route 1 DISMISSED Mrs George Milliran Albany and daughter. Mrs Mike Brozak and son Stewart Route 1. Arthur Ervin Athens Route 5. Michael Canter Athens Route 3.

Raymond Darnell Wellston Jack Sanders Trimble Frieda Cooksey Athens Wilbur Whaley Marjorie Knapp Albany Blanche Yates the Plains Evelyn Foraker Harry Vernon Glouster Conrad Bentz Coalville Geraldine Hope Frank Hanson George Milliran Mike Brozak Stewart Arthur Ervin Michael Canter

Mullins Refrigeration Service Relocates to New Address

John A. Mullins and Roy E. Mullins announce the opening of Mullins Refrigeration Service at 11 W. State St, moving from 21 W. Union St. The new location occupies rooms recently vacated by Van Meter's Restaurant, which has moved across the street.

Mullins John A Roy E. Mullins W. Union St W. State St van Meter’s

Traffic fine levied on Jack Carsey for running light

Jack Carsey of 50 Central Ave was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor W P Mickle on Monday for failing to observe the traffic light at Lancaster and Second. Costs on the fine were suspended.

Jack Carsey Central Ave W. P. Mickle Lancaster Second

Athens Legion to Meet K. T. Crossen Post 21

Athens American Legion Post 21 will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion home per Commander Ben L. Williams.

Athens Legion K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Ben L. Williams

Pack 57 Sets 6 P.M. Pot Luck Dinner Schedule

Cub Pack 57 will hold a 6 p.m. pot luck dinner at the First Christian Church before Wednesday's meeting. Cubmaster Robert Smith confirms the event details.

First Christian Church Robert Smith

PACK MEETING SET FOR CUB PACK 55 POTLUCK

Cub Pack 55 schedules a Wednesday 5 30 p m potluck dinner at First Presbyterian Church to be announced.

First Presbyterian Church

Misunderstanding Leads to Student Arrest in Athens

William K Naegel a 22 year old Shaker Heights freshman at Ohio University caused a disturbance in an Athens restaurant. The manager told the waitress to call the cops causing miscommunication that led to Naegel’s arrest for carrying an open liquor bottle. He was fined 10 dollars and costs with five dollars suspended.

William K. Naegel Shaker Heights Ohio University Naegel Athens W. P. Mickle

Suspended Sentences For Athens County Youth Offenders

Three Athens County residents faced suspended jail terms in juvenile court. Merle Six of Big Bailey Run received six months at Marysville Reformatory for Women but the term was suspended for encouraging truancy. Kenneth E. Frost of Athens had a one year sentence suspended after pleading guilty to non-support. John Forest of Nelsonville had eleven months suspended for inducing several boys to steal.

Athens Merle Six Big Bailey Run Marysville Reformatory Kenneth E. Frost John F. Newcomb John Forest Nelsonville Forest

Stella Carbaugh Rites Held in Columbus Funeral

Private funeral services for Stella M. Carbaugh 74 of Columbus will be held Thursday at Deya Funeral Home. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. She was a native of Pleasanton Athens County.

Stella M. Carbaugh Gladden Rd Columbus Deya Union Cemetery Carbaugh Pleasanton Athens County

AHS Seniors Represent Rotary at Institute

Athens High School seniors Ellen Goddard and Charles Frank were chosen as delegates for the Athens Rotary Club to attend the fourth annual World Affairs Institute in Cincinnati on Friday and Saturday. The event, themed Facing the Far East, features speakers addressing issues for hundreds of Ohio high school students.

Ellen Goddard Charles Frank Athens High School Athens Rotary Club World Affairs Institute Cincinnati Far East Ohio

Uniontown Company Named in Money Suit

George E. Moore of Amesville sues Romesberg Brothers of Uniontown Pennsylvania in common pleas court seeking 1296.93 for labor furnished supervision of work and rental of storage space for equipment since November 1 1949.

Common Pleas Court George E. Moore Amesville Romesberg Brothers Uniontown Moore

County Reopen Road to Plant Near Athens

County commissioners considered a request from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co to reopen a long unused Beaumont to Poston Power Plant road as a shortcut. The Albany Stone Quarry won a contract for 500 cubic yards of cinders at 1.75 per cubic yard to be delivered to County Road 108.

Athens County Beaumont Poston Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Albany Emmett French Athens General Relief

Patrol Arrests Two Drivers After Crashes

Two drivers were cited to appear in court Tuesday after Monday afternoon crashes on area highways. Charles McMullen, 17, Athens Route 4, faced reckless operation charges after a head on collision with William Bishop, 41, Athens Route 2, in Canaanville. both vehicles were heavily damaged and no injuries were reported. Charles Blackford, 21, Chauncey, was charged with driving left of center and driving without a license after colliding with George Chapman, 62, Guysville, on Route 33 north of Chauncey. Chapman's car sustained considerable damage.

Charles McMullen Athens Route 4 William Bishop Athens Canaanville McMullen Bishop Charles Blackford Chauncey George Chapman Guysville Chapman

City Awards Contracts for Three New Trucks in Athens

Contracts for two 1½ ton dump trucks and one pickup were awarded Monday to Athens firms Beasley and Mathews Inc Nye Chevrolet Co and C A Daugherty Co Safety Service Director Daniel A Pierce announced Beasley and Mathews bid 2494 30 with 1844 30 trade in for two old city trucks Nye Chevrolet 2272 with 1697 trade in on 1939 and 1942 trucks The pickup truck at 1395 25 went to C A Daugherty Co with 812 25 trade in on a 1946 sedan police car.

New City Athens Motor Companies Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce Beasley and Mathews, Inc Nye Chevrolet Co Beasley and Mathews Nye C. A. Daugherty Co

Non-resident fishing licenses go on sale in county

Clerk of Courts Phyl lis A. La Velle announced Tuesday that non-resident fishing licenses are now on sale. Fees are $3.25 for annual non-resident and $1.10 for a temporary non-resident license.

Phyllis A. la Velle

Kiwanis View Gas Film at Athens Meeting

Athens Kiwanis Club heard O L Brooks of Tennessee Gas Transmission discuss a color film Gas Goes To Market during a Monday night meeting at Hotel Ferry. Brooks explained the proposed Albany area gas booster station and line through Athens County with 22 5 mile section, supplying Ohio Pennsylvania and New York. He said station size depends on line count and could employ 75 to 100 workers if three lines exist, and noted gas supplies may last 50 years with ongoing new sources found by geologists.

Athens Kiwanis Club Meigs County Texas Louisiana Ohio Pennsylvania New York Brooks C. M. Bowman Fred E. Lachs Earl Davis Fred Sands R. H. Bullock Ross Wright J. E. Thackery

AA Meeting Set Wednesday in Athens

An out of town speaker will address the Athens AA chapter meeting at the First Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening. The talk is open to the public.

Athens Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous First Presbyterian Church

AHS Debaters Win District Meet to Reach State Finals

Athens High School debaters won the central district championship at Ohio State, earning a berth in the Ohio High School Speech League state finals March 17 and 18 at Ohio State University. The Athens A team with Regina Altman and James Dilley won all six debates, while Charles Frank and David White led the negative. The B division also sent Marysville to state finals after victory at Parkersburg.

Athens High School Ohio State University Athens AHS Ohio High School Charles Frank David White Columbus Central Columbus East Delaware Willis Marietta Newark Columbus St. Marys Marysville Parkersburg Bob O’brien Bob Heidler Joe Stieff Ruth Sands Ohio Bowleing Green

Snow Melts as Thermometer Rises Across Week

The last of the weekend snow melted as temperatures climbed above freezing. A 10 a.m. Tuesday reading showed 40 degrees after an overnight low of 20, with Monday reaching 39 degrees according to observer Mrs. C. N. France.

C. N. France

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Red Cross Drive E. E. Williams Scott Wilson Harold E. Wise Carleton Calkin A. A. Nellis Donald Pollock Robert Robinson H. H. Roseberry Vernon Trout H. M. Woods W. M. Bryant Bessie Carmen Harry Cromley Bess E. Fleck John Gibbs Dewey Goddard Iona Goodman C. W. Gross W. H. Lowman Eleanor Minister Edwin Olson E. J. Shannon Calvin Wallace Richard Atkins Alberta Brett J. P. Burns Neacil Burson Adrian Colins T. L. Garrett Ernest Horn William Higgs Charles Russell John Spaulding Ralph Straw Charles Walraven Ermel Chesser H. L. Atkins Everett Barnhart Erma Connett June Hunter Robert Morrison Charles Silverman Joe Verity Avis Wright C. J. Flowers D. K. Seward Jennie Bellows William Carpenter Paul Coffey Walter Davis Thomas Gorton Jean Hamilton Raymer McQuiston Jack Rhoads Walter Cornwell Freda Hartley Georgia Hickman Paul Kendall Ralph Leach Paul Lewis Robert McCreanor Dorothy Williams Mary Williams David Strawn Paul Cotton David Hughes Robert Jones Fred Picard James A. Rundie Phillip Frohlick Noah Gibbs Robert Hawk Eric Thompson Robert Wheaton Clarence White Neal Glen Ernest Baughman Earl Beckley Charles Frost Jack Hague Roger L. Rowland C. A. Smart Jack Sweeney Fred Walburn Fannie V. Rice P. H. Fontaine Robert Bullock Dan Merrick Maxwell Ferguson J. D. Haskins Harold Lee H. C. Lehman Carl Roberts Harold Rose Vance Springer Leland Stokes P. O. Nichols Frank Bean Roy Dressle Oscar Fulton Frank Richey Hal Rowland R. H. White George Banks Eugene Cole Foster Harmon Elmer Jones van Patton George Timn D. R. Clippinger W. P. Barker Herbert Cox Robert Mathews W. J. Trautwein Frank Harvey F. C. Betts Louis Ruman E. D. Shrout C. E. Thomas D. M. Clutter Gerald Kyle L. B. McCune Edward Moran Glen Scott E. B. Smith Violet Thomas Albert Johnson E. A. Cottingham Williamson Davidson Irving Dickman John Dowler Sam Erskine Earl Funk Roger Jones Kenneth Kerr, Jr Carl Sylvester H. C. Taylor R. D. Williams Wilbur Yauch Charles Evans Edward Algeo Ethel Beekman Paul Black Cecil Cooley Walter Crumine Roger Dean L. V. Herron Clyde Hines Robert Krebbs Sam Riggle Jack Sampselle J and K E. W. Kimes Glen Hanes C. N. Mackinnon F. R. Rose J. H. Tedrick John Jennings Ray Bobo Athens County Republican Culligan Soft Water Service America Che Culligan Soft Eis Athens Ice & Storage Co Sheltering Arms Hospital Dudley M. Lontz University of Cincinnati McBee Co Hunter Hope Lontz Army Watertown American Society of Mechanical Engineers E. State St Smith College East Side Boss Man Stella Carbaugh Rotary At Institute Uniontown Company Money Suit Ohio Valley Xterminator CO H. A. Locke Myer Patrol R. E Mac McCammon Mor Berry Capital Finance Corp Church of the Nazarene James H. Jones West Indies Barbados Bridgetown Awaii Mercury Carton Jane Parker Glas Sunnyfield Bag Ann Page Washin Calif Athens Pharmacy South Court St Athens, Ohio Fatty Hamilton Mother Nature Elf Hamilton Cothes Shine Poll
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