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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1947

Page

5

Community meeting and club schedule for Athens area

A detailed list of regular meetings and events across Athens organizations from Monday to Nabby Lee Ames chapter DAR Friday. Includes Eastern Star, AAUW relations group, Eagles auxiliary, Catholic Ladies of Columbia, WSCS, various sororities, literary clubs, Rebekah Lodge, PTA, and other civic groups with locations and start times.

International Relations Group Dean Voigt Park Place Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Catholic Ladies of Columbia St. Paul’s Parish Hall

Jury Incomplete in Damage Suit Recessed for Lund

Weekend patrol reports record two minor accidents and five motor vehicle violations. Floyd K. Gordon of Logan charged with driving under the influence after a collision with Herman Edmonds. William C. Channell of The Plains to face unsafe driving charges after a rear end crash that injured Floyd Hart and left Grace Hart uninjured. Several motorists fined for speeding and other violations in Athens and surrounding towns.

State Highway Patrol Logan Floyd K. Gordon Herman L. Edmonds Hocking County Arthur E. McKibben New Marshfield Floyd Hart Athens McKibben Grace Hart Channell Woodworth Nathan W. Brewer Columbus Oral Daugherty Nelsonville Allan B. Clough Willboughby John A. Kessler

Unit Viewed New Uniform Is Authorized

Ohio University's Military Department was inspected by Lt. Col. Haskell of Fort Hayes as part of a review of ROTC facilities. The War Department has authorized interim ROTC uniforms with green blouses for all years and green trousers for first two years, pink trousers for third and fourth years, plus officer overcoats. The uniforms are authorized until June 30, 1948.

Ohio University Military Department Haskell Fort Hayes U. S. Army War Department

Soil Aide Appointed for Athens District

Patrick D. White of 103 E State St has been named conservation aide for the Athens Soil Conservation District. He is a 1942 Ohio University graduate and former Army captain. Movies on soil and water conservation are available for showings to Grange Farm Bureau and Service Clubs from Jan 13 to Feb 15 via the Soil Conservation Office in Worstell Building.

Patrick D. White E. State St Athens Soil Conservation District White Ohio University Grange Farm Bureau Soil Conservation Soil Conservation Office Worstell Bldg

Grand Lodge Officials To Attend Inspection

Annual Inspection of Athens Council No. 15, Royal and Select Masters, will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Athens Masonic Temple. The royal and select degrees will be conferred. Dr F W Shane of Gallipolis and Joseph C Neer of Urbana, Grand Master of Ohio Grand Council, will be special guests with other officers. Dinner at 6 p m and visiting Companions invited.

Athens

Athens Man Heads J Club Honorary President Election

Coover Staats of Athens a junior at Ohio University was elected president of J-Club the local honorary for junior men outstanding in activities. New initiates include Eugene Haney Columbus William Dietrich Euclid Rocky Russo Cleveland Nick Alexander Jersey City N J William Maddox Barberton Wesley Silk Pittsburgh Orville Reiser Portsmouth Jack Neenan Bellevue Wayne Chaffin Midland Don Fahnestock West Englewood N J and Ralph Sayre New Haven W Va.

Coover Staats Athens Ohio University J-Club Eugene Haney Columbiana William Dietrich Euclid Rocky Russo Cleveland Nick Alexander Jersey City N. J William Maddox Barberton Wesley Silk Pittsburgh Orville Reiser Portsmouth Jack Neenan Bellevue Wayne Chaffin Midland Don Fahnestock West Englewood Ralph Sayre New Haven W. Va

Two Found Guilty After Innocent Pleas

Two men charged with disorderly conduct pleaded innocent at arraignment before Mayor Franz Woodworth on a Saturday afternoon and were found guilty. Frank Mercer and Peter Piccino both 21 from Athens received fines of five dollars plus costs. Earle D. Dille 26 of Amesville and Joseph Chappell 38 of Shade were fined five dollars and costs on intoxication charges.

Franz Woodworth Frank Mercer Peter Piccino Athens Earle D. Dille Amesville Joseph Chappell Shade

Panel of 25 Names Exhausted in Morning Session

Jury selection in a $10,000 wrongful death suit against Helen Hooper by Clay D. Smith continued without completion as court recessed for lunch. Judge Chatfield considered extending the search time while several prospects remained and others were excused for bias or conflicts.

Helen Hooper Clay D. Smith Arlo L. Chatfield Vinton County Hal H. Rowland Clarence E. Smith Miss Hooper Smith Nelsonville Mr. Rowland John J. Woolley Erle Bridgewater R. D. Williams

Appeals Court Sessions Set for 1947 in Fourth Ohio District

The Fourth Ohio District Court of Appeals released its 1947 session dates for Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Pickaway Pike Ross Scioto Vinton and Washington counties. Sessions list Athens Feb 26 Sept 24 Gallia Mar 26 Oct 22 Hocking Apr 24 Nov 20 Jackson Mar 28 Oct 24 Meigs Mar 25 Oct 21 Washington Feb 25 Sept 23. Judges on the bench are Verner E. Metcalf Roy J. Gillen and Russell K. McCurdy.

Ohio District Court of Appeals Athens Adams Brown Gallia Highland Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Pickaway Pike, Ross Scioto Vinton Washington

Sheldon Services Set for Tomorrow

Funeral services for Charles Sheldon 69 will be held at 4 p m Tuesday at Jagers funeral home in Athens with Rev. W M George officiating. Burial will be in West Union Street Cemetery. Survived by widow Ella Sheldon of Nelsonville mother Christina Sheldon of Athens brother Frank of Athens and sisters Julia Wadley of Athens and Mrs David Slaughter of Chillicothe. Friends may call after 7 p m at the funeral home.

Charles Sheldon Athens Jagers Funeral W. M. George West Union St Ella Sheldon Nelsonville Christopher Sheldon Frank Julia Wadley David Slaughter Chillicothe

Buchtel Man Struck by Automobile Near Wayside Inn

Nelsonville report states Abe Barber of Buchtel was struck by a car while walking on the highway near Wayside Inn Saturday evening. He was bruised but not seriously hurt and treated by a local physician before being sent to his home.

Nelsonville Wayside Inn Buchtel Abe Barber

Divorce Suit Filed In Common Pleas Court

A divorce suit charging extreme cruelty has been filed in Common Pleas Court by Raymond E. Tanner of Glouster against Letha Tanner of Glouster. The petition states an amicable division of property has been reached. The Tanners were married Dec. 27, 1935, and have no children.

Common Pleas Court Raymond E. Tanner Glouster Letha Tanner Tanners

Township Trustees and Clerks to Meet Thursday

Township Trustees and clerks will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in City Hall council rooms. Officers of the township trustess and clerks will be elected and members for 1947 enrolled at the meeting. Joe Thomas, president of the state organization, will address the assembly.

Harry Howard Joe Thomas

Marriage Licenses for Helena and Athens Couples

John Jeffers aged 33 from Helena Montana and Georgia Allen aged 33 from Athens obtained a marriage license. James E. Spencer aged 35 of Athens and Dorothea Mae Mace aged 21 of Athens also secured a marriage license.

John Jeffers Helena Mont Georgia Allen Athens James E. Spencer Dorothea Mae Mace

6000 Visit Streamliner Exibition At Athens Depot

A crowd near 6000 boarded the Cincinnatian, the new B&O streamliner, for a six hour exhibition at the Athens Depot. The train arrived around noon and visitors walked through its five cars. The train begins service January 19 and stops in Chillicothe after Athens. A separate transport of Athens officials rode a special train to Columbus for Governor Herbert's inauguration, with stops at Nelsonville Haydenville and Logan. The exhibition was led by the Republican Executive Committee chaired by Ray Bobo.

Cincinnatian B&o Streamliner Athens Oakley Chillicothe Thomas J. Herbert Columbus Nelsonville Haydenville Logan Republican Executive Committee Ray Bobo

East Side PTA to hear Dr Wilfred J Smith on UN topic

Dr Wilfred J Smith will address the East Side PTA on Foundations for a Better Understanding of UN at 2 30 p m Wednesday. The program will include Christmas cantata recordings by the school's children directed by Mrs Pauline Heft.

East Side Pta Higley Study Club Berry Parlor W. H. Kirchner C. E. Atkinson Wilfred J. Smith Evan Edwards Pauline Heft

Births At Shelter In Arm Hospital Teems With News

Births announced for Mr and Mrs Don Lowry of Carbondale a daughter. Admitted list includes Thelma Marshall Athens major surgery Vera White Albany major surgery and several others under minor or medical procedures. Names cover Mrs Clarence Lopez New Plymouth John Clark Athens Mae McGrath Athens Lydia McKinley Athens and more with families from Athens Chauncey Trimble and surrounding areas.

Don Lowry Carbondale Thelma Marshall Athens Vera White Albany Clarence Lopez New Plymouth John Clark Mae McGrath Lydia McKinley Henry Bryson Amesville Brazilla Bratton George Cline Chauncey

Skies Clear as Temperature Rises

Clearing skies and rising temperatures noted with a 36 degree reading at 10 30 am. Forecast suggests the day may reach near yesterday's high of 49 degrees according to weather observer Mrs C N France. Last night’s low was 28 degrees.

C. N. France

Divorce Decree Granted In Common Pleas Court

Wal deene Rollison obtains divorce from Roy E. Rollison in Common Pleas Court. Restoration of her maiden name Wal deene Betts granted. Married in San Antonio Texas on July 20 1945.

Common Pleas Waldeene Rollison Roy E. Rollison Waldeene Betts Rollisons San Antonio Tex

Real Estate Transfers In Trimble and Athens

Hannah Horner transfers 5.04 acres to Forrest D. and Helen B. Campbell in Trimble Two. Owen Finsterwald and Mary and Fred James transfer Lot 2180 J A Watkins Addition to Hollie C. Thomas. Ralph F. and May P. Beckett acquire part of Lots 2704 and 2706 Alderman Heights Athens from Adamson. E M Conant and others transfer Inlots 2220 2221 McKinstry and Parkers Highland Park Athens to Conant. M G Woods and Elizabeth Conant receive Lots 2220 2221 from E M and Elizabeth Conant. Esther Buhla buys Lot 641 T C Wrights Addition Glouster from Fannie and A P Hines Burr Oak.

Hannah Horner Forrest D Helen B. Campbell Trimble Owen Finsterwald Mary Fred James Hollie C. Thomas J. A. Watkins Athens Raymond King Adamson Florence K. Adamson Ralph F May P. Beckett Alderman Heights Vinnie M. Carter Slough Paul Slough Augusta William Carter E. M. Conant McKinstry and Parker Highland Park E. M Elizabeth Conant M. G Florence Woods McKinstry Parker Fannie A. P. Hines Burr Oak Esther Buhla T. C. Wright Glouster

Beta Theta Pi Winter Formal At Berry Hotel Balllroom

About 400 attendees danced Saturday night at the Beta Kappa chapter winter formal in the Berry Hotel ballroom. The event featured Jimmy Joyce of Columbus as orchestra, a winter lodge decor with snow and pine trees, and numerous faculty and alumni guests.

Jimmy Joyce Columbus Berry Hotel Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Beta Theta Pi John C. Baker Irma E. Voigt Maurel Hawkins Earle C. Seigfred E. A. Hanson A. H. Armbruster E. R. Collins Doris Sponseller C. C. Robinson Brandon T. Grover George Starr Lasher Harold Wise F. B. Cornwell Lawrence Worstell Gordon K. Bush Robert Jones Roach Beckler White

Ohio University seniors present formal school of music recital

The Ohio University School of Music presents three seniors in a formal recital at Music Hall Auditorium Wednesday at 8 p m. Seniors Hannah Thrash Richard Kolda and Rupert Price will graduate this semester. They studied voice piano and instrumental music under noted teachers and Conservatory instructors. The program features Handel Barber Rossini Thomas Prokofiev Beethoven Schumann Kra mer La Forge and others with accompanists Nadine Laprre and Dorothy Peoples.

Ohio University School of Music Music Hall Hannah Thrash Richard Kolda Robert Price Miss Thrash Maree Benedict Price William Longstreet Kolda Henry Wohegemuth

Music School Recital Showcases Ohio University Students

Thirteen students from the Ohio University School of Music performed last night in Music Hall Auditorium. The program featured vocal pieces, organ, piano, and violin selections by Harold Abmyer Ardath Hansen Joan Kimnach Robert Price Rose Gelfand Janet Ingerham Dorothy Peoples Bernadine Bower Arlene Bibbee Ernie Mariani Robert Bird Mobus and Estelle Krupnick. A rummage sale by the Pythian Sisters will be held at City Hall on Friday.

School of Music Ohio University Music Hall Harold Abmyer Ardath Hansen Joan Kimnach Robert Price Rose Gelfand Janet Ingerham Dorothy Peoples Bernadine Bower Arlene Bibbee Ernie Mariani Robert Bird Mobus Estelle Krupnick

Rose Bowl Memories From UCLA Fan Anne Graham

UCLA student Anne Graham recounts attending New Year’s Day Rose Bowl where Illinois defeated UCLA. She notes warm California weather, crowd scenes, red cloak chants for rival USC, sightings of celebrities, halftime card stunts, Lockheed Shooting Stars jets, and Al Hersh’s 103 yard kickoff return. UCLA ends season unbeaten and looks ahead to 1947.

Anne Graham UCLA Guy Graham Athens Ann Illinois California Binnie Barnes Lockheed ‘Shooting Stars al Hersch Anne

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Order of Eastern Star W. F. Lee E. Union St WSCS First Methodist Church Circle One Women's Association Presbyterian Church W. S. Copeland India C. O. Hanson Cottage Tea Room T. M. Pilcher Chi Omega Robert Main Progressive Literary Club A. L. Jandes Boyd St Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary T. C. McCracken Elmwood George Rasp Athena-Delphian Club E. E. Woodworth Franklin Maecenas Literary Club John McElroy Lancaster St Nannie Allom Rebekah Ioof Hall E. L. Funk Morris Ave Business Women’s Charles Tribe N. Lancaster St Priscilla Needle Club C. M. Morris Congress Apts William Fleck University Terrace Junior Circle CCL R. W. Hollingsworth Maplewood Lydia Lash Evans Club Alvin Lamborn M. C. Morrison L. C. Staats Roll Call Alpha Gamma Delta Harry Foster Cottage Tea House Louis Ondis Thor Olson Nabby Lee Ames Dar W. J. Smith Fort de Russy Hawaii Waikiki Beach Gen George C. Marshall Lund Robert Angle Thomas Williams Everett V. Lott Berry Hotel Bldg Economy Savings & Loan CO Soil Aide Grand Lodge Complete Line Frozen Foods Ohio IRAR Idea Acassety Norman Dean Sheldon GOP East Side PTA Sheltering Arms Hospital Harry Wright William Dilley Hudson Charles Stephenson Leo Williams Addie Wenger Vernon Shaw Liberty Bell Coury Brothers State St Athens, Ohio Pythian Sisters Lydia E. Pinkbam Delicatessen Atkins Court St Athens County Savings & Loan CO Masonic Temple H. G. Householder AYL World South Court St Second Ave Gallipolis Robert Hollingsworth Athens, Mar Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street
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