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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1946

Page

5

Faculty Meeting Slated On Vet Housing Problem

Ohio University officials announce a faculty meeting at 4 p.m. in Ewing Halls Auditorium to discuss plans for housing veteran students. Gov Lausche says money will be provided to fund new campus housing, with a state board of control considering a $1 015 214 request amid limited funds.

Ohio University B. T. Grover Ewing Halls Grover Baker Columbus Frank J. Lausche Lausche Ohio State Board of Control H. D. Gefenbacher State Bridge Commission

Mrs Higgins Dies at Home of Daughter in Cambridge Mass

Mrs Elizabeth Higgins wife of the late Dr J M Higgins died Sunday at her daughter Louise Langenberg’s home in Cambridge Massachusetts The Athens physician was known for long service including a term as health commissioner She attended the Presbyterian Church in Athens Survived by nieces and nephews two sons and two sons from a prior marriage preceded her Burial in West Union Street Cemetery Funeral arrangements are through Jagers Funeral Home with services at the Presbyterian Church Thursday at 11 AM led by Rev A Wilcox

Elizabeth Higgins J. M. Higgins Louise Langenberg Cambridge Mass Higgins Athens Park Place Monroe Higgins Alfred Farmer Dayton Luke Farmer Jagers Presbyterian Church A. ¥. Wilcox W. Union St

Chappelear Rites Planned

Funeral services for George Jocky Chappelear 76 died Sunday at Hillcrest Rest Home near Athens will be held at Jacksonville Methodist Church Wednesday at an hour to be announced. Born in Morgan County he spent most of his life in Jacksonville. His wife preceded him in death and he leaves brothers and sisters in Canton Bridgeport W V Clarksburg and Jacksonville.

George Jocky) Chappelear Hillcrest Athens Jacksonville Methodist Church Morgan County Chappelear Jacksonville Charles Colum Bess Chappelear William Elbert Canton Ella Altman Bridgeport W. Va Walter Antil Clarksburg Bart McDonald Glouster RD William Deal

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Help Constipation For 44 Years

Ohio doctor F M Edwards offered Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy for constipation and related symptoms like headaches lack of pep and dull skin. The ad promotes gentle thorough action on both upper and lower bowels and claims natural relief with no gripping effects. Prices listed 15 30 60 cents.

F. M. Edwards Ohio Dr. Edwards

Infant Dies In Hospital In Columbus

Dennis F. Miller two and a half months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Miller of 110 West Union Street died Sunday morning at Children's Hospital Columbus after a month and a half illness. Survived by maternal grandparents W. E. Dickens Athens and paternal grandparents Minnie Miller and Frank Miller Athens. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. at Dickens home 297 West Union Street burial West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at Dickens home anytime.

Dennis F. Miller Albert F. Miller W. Union St Children's Hospital Columbus W. E. Dickens Athens Minnie Miller Frank Miller Dickens West Union St

John Sealey Dies at 86 in Decatur

COOLVILLE. Funeral services for John Sealey will be at White Chapel Church near Coolville Tuesday at 12 p.m. He died Saturday at his Decatur home aged 86. Survived by wife Elizabeth two daughters Mrs John Griffin of Hockingport and Mrs Ralph Grimes of Columbus three sons John Sealey Jr Wilmer Sealey and Lyle Sealey all of Decatur Township twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial rites pending at cemetery near White Chapel Church.

Coolville John Sealey White Chapel Lyle Sealey Decatur Town White Chapel Church

Fruit School Set for January 16 in Coolville

Fruit growers from Meigs, Washington and Athens Counties will hold Fruit School at Troy High School in Coolville on January 16. The program, the first since before the war, will cover recent advances in fruit growing and is conducted by the Agricultural Extension office and the Tri-County Apple Growers Association. Paramuthia Lodge Meets for Master Mason Degree Tuesday at 7 30 pm.

Meigs Washington Athens Troy High School Coolville Agricultural Exten ‘Sion Tri-County Ae Iple Growers Association Paramuthia Lodge Ira W. Burnfield

Five Arrested Over Weekend By Patrolmen

Five people were arrested and three automobile accidents reported as Ohio Highway Patrols near Athens handled weekend traffic. Notable incidents include Clifford Loudner 20 of Deanville and Alvin Lave 40 of Columbus colliding at Route 33 and 691 south of Nelsonville. Loudner fined $25. Floyd Lowe 19 of Athens fined $10 for reckless operation after an early Sunday Route 33 crash near Nelsonville. William Harkins 24 of The Plains uninjured when colliding with a stopped truck on Route 682. James Brown 21 of Junction City fined $10 for driving without a tail light on Route 33 near Nelsonville. Calvin Edgell 18 of Glouster fined $10 for no driver’s license on Route 35 south of Nelsonville. James H Wilson 25 of Nelsonville to be arraigned for speeding on Route 23.

Athens Highway Patrol Clifford Loudiner Deanville Alvin V. Lave Columbus Nelsonville Loudner Daugherty Lowe Floyd E. Lowe Franz Woodworth Dwight J. Rizer Lowe Auto William H. Harkins the Plains Lower Plains Chauncey Graves Chillicothe Harkins James H. Wilson Nelsonsville

Athens sees January heat record of 72 degrees

The day featured a 72 degree high, the warmest for the date in Athens as Mrs. C.N. France noted. The city saw many cars on surrounding highways and Ohio University students returning from vacation, with shirt sleeves in the afternoon. Clouds cooled overnight to 42 degrees with light morning rain.

Athens C.N. France Ohio University Court St

Markets Hold Steady Amid Labor Still Weighs On Stocks

Markets in New York showed scattered advances as some industrials gained, but labor disputes remained the main bullish handicap. Reinstatements appeared in places, reflecting cautious optimism that the strike situation could improve despite overall reluctance among leaders.

NEW York

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Livestock Market Report

Cincinnati and Pittsburgh livestock listings show hogs steady to higher with prices 140 to 300 lb rated at 14.95 per cwt and over 300 lb at 524.80. Cattle and calves mix steady trade with steers 1256 lb at 37.30, heifers and yearlings varied. Sheep and lambs limited, lambs 15.25 to 16.75, ewes and wethers lower. Listings include births to local residents and multiple farms across Avon to The Plains and Carbondale with buyer names and farm ages noted.

Cincinnati James Wood SiD-odee Ari Donkins Rim Sein Stanley Bolin Ava George Shamel the Plains Pittsburgh Joseph Grogan Avon Pl Leman Grace Mallon Ralph Williams Carbondale Albert Davis Jacksonville Emer

Local Discharges List for Nelsonville and Nearby Areas

A discharge list records Mrs. Paul Linton of Nelsonville Mrs. Pearl Haning of Athens Mrs. Marjorie Carter Carl Lessler of Glouster Larry Smith of Dexter Mrs. Robert Cochran of Chauncey and Mrs. Dorothy Stump of Athens.

Paul Linton Nelsonville Pearl Haning Athens Marjorie Carter Carl Lessler Glouster Larry Smith Dexter Robert Cochran Chauncey Dorothy Stump

Baird Resumes Duties As Field Representative

Homer T. Baird, recently discharged from the Navy, has resumed duties as district field representative for The McBee Company. A 1924 hire, he is among the oldest field reps, and he previously served on the Athens Board of Education and as a city councilman.

Homer T. Baird Navy McBee Company Baird McBee Athens Board of Education

Both Parents Die of Cincinnati's George Pierson Family

George Pierson of Cincinnati, husband of Pearl Lemley of Athens, lost both parents within ten days. William Pierson died Thursday December 27 and Mrs. Pierson died Thursday January 3. Funeral services were held in Cincinnati.

George Pierson Cincinnati Pearl Lemley Athens

Grain and Produce Pricing in Cincinnati and Chicago Markets

Grain and produce price data from Cincinnati and Chicago markets lists wholesale grades, case counts, and receipts for various grades of candied fruit, fowls, roosters, and chickens. Separate figures cover eggs, with unit prices and current receipts, while a separate note mentions crowded scalp density and hair counts.

Cincinnati

Miss Wanda Coots Weds Kenneth Penn In Nelsonville Church

Miss Wanda Lee Coots daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Coots of Cleveland and Nelsonville wed Kenneth Penn son of Mrs Eva Penn Raridan in a noon ceremony at the Church of Christ Nelsonville The bride wore marquisette and satin with a lace yoke and veil The groom is a torpedoman first class recently discharged from the Navy They will reside in Columbus after a short wedding trip

Church of Christ, Nelsonville Wanda Lee Coots Harry Coots E. 19Th St Cleveland Athens Nelsonville Kenneth BE Eva Penn Raridan L. E. Evans Louraine Jewett Carlos Penn Cincinnati Sigrid Love Glenn Allen Penn Columbus

Miss Burt Weds Paul Metcalf in Nelsonville Ceremony

Miss Grace Colleen Burt became the bride of Paul Eugene Metcalf in a single ring ceremony at the home of Rev. Charles McCray in Nelsonville at 6 p.m. December 28. The bride wore a navy blue pin stripe suit with black accessories and a red rose corsage. Attendants were Miss Mary Jane Burt and Mrs. Fabhion Hemsworth, both in black. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Metcalf of Guysville, had just been discharged from the army after three years overseas. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alma Burt of Nelsonville.

Charles McCray Nelsonville Grace Colleen Burt Paul Eugene Metcalf Mary Jane Burt Fabhion Hemsworth Earl Metcalf Guysville Jana Alma Burt

31 Club Hosts Mrs Dwight Gaskill at January Meeting

The 31 Club gathered at Mrs Dwight Gaskill’s home 57 Mulberry Street for the January meeting with Mrs Arnold Williams presiding. Attendees included Mrs Harold McGrath Mrs Denver Rowland Mrs Ivan Brown Mrs Luster Martin and Mrs George Merchant. Prizes went to Mrs McGrath and Mrs Merchant. The gathering occurred Thursday evening January 3. Albany Garden Club Notice: Albany Community Garden Club will meet Wednesday January 9 at 2 pm at the home of Mrs E M Baughman, moving from Friday January 11.

Dwight Gaskill Mulberry St Arnold Williams Harold McGrath Denver Rowland Ivan Brown Luster Martin George Merchant Po B&b Albany Garden Club Albany Community Garden Club E. M.baughman

Petition for Divorce Filed in Common Pleas Court

Margaret Hayes White sues Leslie E. White for divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme mental cruelty. Married in June 1943 at Guysville, no children. Mrs White seeks restoration of her maiden name Margaret Hayes.

Common Pleas Court Leslie E. White Margaret Hayes White Guysville

Radio Highlights and Programs on CBS NBC and More

A mixed radio schedule features new comedy quiz replacing Thanks to the Yanks on CBS WENS, Cavalcade of America on NBC WLW, Hedda Hopper Hollywood News, a Russian baritone guest on Voice of Firestone, Gabriel Heatter on WHEC, Louvinia Primas Orchestra on Spotlight Bands, and a radio adaptation of The Lost Weekend with Ray Milland and Jane Wyman on CBS WENS.

Bob Hawk Wre Cavalcade of America Nbc-Wlw Hedda Hopper Hollywood News Ixer Gorin Ae Firestone NBC WLW Cabriel Heaiter the News MBS WHEKC Louvis Prima Mbs-Whec Ray Milland Jane Wiman Cbs-Wens

Club Calendar Monday Activities and Hosts

Monday events include Wesleyn Service Guild meeting at 7 30 p m in Business and Professional Women's Club rooms with Miss Geraldine Hope as hostess. Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary meets at Mrs J B Roberts 116 Franklin Ave with sales tax stamps requested. W E A Review gathers 7 30 p m in I OCF Hall.

Wesleyn Service Guild Business and Professional Women's Club Geraldine Hope Gladys van Dyke Pease Alpha Delta Pi J. B. Roberts Franklin Ave Moniday C.F. Hall Oom

Birthday party honors 14th for Mrs Oscar Andrews

Mrs Oscar Andrews of New Marshfield entertained friends of Joan Andrews Thursday evening December 3 in honor of her 14th birthday. Guests included Anita Cox Patty Llewellyn Peggy Withers Patty Morgan Nettie Thompson Fauna Withers Gene Milliran Richard Collins Berry McFadden Betty Hawk Joan Arnold George Hibbard and Melvin Stedman. Pvt John N Cordray Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind spent a three day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Cordray Athens Route One. Other Cordray visitors were Mr and Mrs Earl L Gibbs Athens. Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church will meet Wednesday 730 p m at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Winefordner. Irene Riley Athens Route Three is convalescing at home after major surgery and recovery is satisfactory.

Oscar Andrews New Marshfield Joan Andrews Anita Cox Patty Llewllyn Pep’ Gy Withers Patty Morgan Nettie Thompson Fauna Withers Gene* Milliran Richard Collins Berry McFadden Betty Hawk Joan Arnold George Hibbard Melvin Stedman John N. Cordray Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Pua Lester Cordray Athens Cordray Earl L. Gibbs Naose Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Elizabeth Winefordner Irene Riley

Take Off Two Pounds Week On This Diet

Diet advice by Alicia Hart outlines a seven day plan to lose about two pounds per week. Cites Dr. Jacob Buckstein on safe caloric balance, suggests five to six months for larger goals, and provides two days of sample meals with breakfast lunch and dinner. Encourages physician consultation and variations to reduce monotony while keeping calories constant.

Alicia Hart Jacob Buckstein

Pallas Club Meeting Notice and Local Military Updates

Pallas Club will meet with Miss Laura Bailey at 7 Church St on Saturday January 12 at 2 30 p m. Pvt Forrest Metcalf of Guysville was discharged from the Army on December 19 after four months at Camp Wheeler Ga. Mr and Mrs Roy L Straight and daughter Nancy K of Huntington W Va were visitors of Mrs Straight’s aunt Mrs Lester Cordray. Straight, a Marshall College physical education instructor, was discharged from the Navy. A telegram from Staff Sgt Robert E Cordray said he has arrived in Vancouver WA from Okinawa and would be home soon.

Pallas Club Laura Bailey Church St Pvt Forrest Metcalf Guysville Army Camp Wheeler Roy L. Straight Nancy K Huntington W. Va Straight Lester Cordray Marshall College U.S. Navy English Channel Robert E. Cordray Vancouver Wash Okinawa

Service Man Has Learned Tolerance

Ruth Millett discusses how returning servicemen may gain tolerance and new perspectives. Many come home with stronger family bonds, clearer life goals, and calmer expectations after wartime strain. New interests and a preference for peaceful home life can emerge, easing reintegration and reducing worries for anxious spouses.

Ruth Millett

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