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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1946

Page

5

Harvard-educated Evan Collins to lead Ohio U College of Education

Evan R. Collins of Harvard, age 34, will become dean of Ohio University College of Education, succeeding Dr. Thomas C. McCracken who retires after 24 years. Collins, noted for teacher placement work, heads to Athens Feb. 1 with wife and two children, bringing a record of Navy and Harvard service and extensive writings in education.

THE Athens Messenger Evan R. Collins Harvard Dean McCracken Hyan R. Collins Graduate School of Education Harvard University College of Education Ohio University Mr. Colling Wanes Een Uy Thomas C. McCracken John C Baker McCracken National Institutional Teacher Placement Association Collins Harvard Graduate School of Education Second Army Air Force Second Air Force Francis T. Spaulding School of Education Army New York Brooklyn Newton Mass Dartmouth College Tabor Academy Marion Harvard Educational Review New England Association of College Teachers of Education New England Council On Boston Council of Social Agencies Dartmouth Delta Kappa Epsilon Phi Delta Kappa Harvard Faculty Club Harvard Graduate Scenool of Education Alumni Association East State St

D Hamilton Dies After Illness in Wellston

D Dean Hamilton aged 32 of Wellston died Monday night after an illness. Born in Amesville he lived in Athens County most of his life and worked as a motion picture operator for Checker Theaters Inc in Wellston. Survived by his wife Eva and parents Thomas and Mary Hamilton of Chauncey. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at his parents home conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney with burial in Hebbardsville.

Dean Hamilton Wellston Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr. Hamilton Amesville Athens County Checker Theaters, Inc Chauncey- Dover High School Chauncey Church of Christ Eagles Lodge Eva Hamilton Thomas R. Hamilton Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Hebbardsville

Personnel Manager Appointed by Firm

Horace W. Armstrong president of Reid, Murdoch & Co. announces the appointment of George D. Haskell as manager of personnel. Mr. Haskell resigned recently as state director for Iowa of the War Manpower Commission. He has been associate professor of economics at the State University of Iowa from 1925 to 1942 and acting director of the State Department of Social Welfare from 1936 to 1939. Prior in 1925, he was instructor of economics at Ohio State University.

Horace W. Armstrong Reid, Murdoch & Co George D. Haskell Haskell Iowa War Manpower Commission State University of Iowa State Department of Social Welfare Ohio State University

Senior 4 H Club to Meet Wednesday in Grange Hall

Athens County Senior 4 H Club will meet Wednesday at 8 p m in the Grange Hall for a program of games refreshments and discussion of plans for the year. The organizing committee includes Marguerite Niggemeyer Paul Burson and Paul Williams with Mrs Dale Goldsberry serving as club president.

Athens County Grange Hall Marguerite Niggemeyer Paul Burson Paul Williams Dale Goldsberry

Buckley's Canadian Mixture Promises Quick Cough Relief

An advertisement touts Buckley's CANADIOS Mixture as a distinct remedy for children's coughs and bronchial irritation from colds. It claims to loosen thick phlegm, soothe raw membranes, and ease breathing after a few sips, noting widespread approval from Canadian mothers and a U.S. production with local retailers Glouster Economy Store and Drury Drug Store.

Buckley Otter U.S.A Glouster Drury Drug Store

Wife Seeks Divorce in Athens County Court

Helen Dunkington of Nelsonville files for divorce from Loyd Dunnington of McConnelsville in Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging neglect of duty and non support. The petition notes the couple has a son and daughter. Also includes a local weather note: high of 43 degrees and a 26 degree night.

Helen Dunkington Nelsonville Athens County Common Pleas Court Loyd

Army Recruiting Week Slated For Athens Open House

Army Recruiting Week will open in Athens on January 20 with an open house at the local recruiting office in the Post Office Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Lt. George Cati said pamphlets and charts will detail advantages of Army service as part of a nationwide drive to show the Regular Army as a career option. Dr. Wilfred J. Smith of the University spoke to the Athens Rotary about world conditions and America’s role, warning of rising nationalism and Communist expansion in Europe and the Far East, and urging U.S. resolve and international engagement. He warned the UNO would lack teeth without economic development and cautioned against cynicism and premature reconversion.

Army Athens George Cati Pam Wilfred J. Smith America Doctor Smith China Far East Europe Isms Russia Manchuria Japan Korea Java Asia UNO J World Peace Organization League of Nations

Christmas at Home for Paratrooper Vanity After War

Paratrooper Joseph B vanity of 123 Morris Ave returns from Europe to celebrate belated Christmas with his family at home. He served with the 82nd Airborne, jumped in the Rhine, remained in action until Germany’s surrender, and later played on the division football team. His brother Pvt Peter V vanity, 18, at Sheppard Field Texas, is also expected home for the festive reunion.

Joseph B. Vanity Morris Ave Vanity Camp Atterbury Joseph Europe J. B. Vanity 82Nd Airborne Rhine New York Peter V. Vanity Shepperd Field Texas

Returns Due On Sales Tax in Athens County

Vendors must file all July 1 to December 31 1945 sales and use tax returns by January 31 with motorized signatures. Noncompliant returns will be rejected. Examiner Wayne Wingett will be in Nelsonville January 22 to 29 to assist, with courthouse help available daily in January for records needed to substantiate figures.

Athens County Department of Taxation Wayne Wingett Nelsonville Athens County Court House

Markets Rise as Dow Advances Near Three Year High

New York markets posted further gains with stock indexes scaling three year highs while fractional advances supported a bullish tone. Inflation worries linger as wage trends fuel price expectations, aided by rapid settlements in labor unsettlements and a forecast of steadier profit outlooks.

New York

Cincinnati and Pittsburgh Livestock Quotes Mixed and Steady

Livestock markets show demand steadyly ready with limited cattle and calf supply. Hogs to 16.00 in Pittsburgh ranges and calves around 2.90 to 3.90 per hundredweight, with vealers strong toward 17.00. Sheep and lambs mainly steady with lambs 11.00 to 34.90 and ewes 4.00 to 7.00 under light demand.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Funeral Rites Tomorrow for Mrs Copeland

Mrs Nettie B Copeland 73 wife of the late Prof Charles M Copeland died Sunday night at 40 Morris Ave Athens born Harrison County resident since 1893 member of First Methodist Church Athens WSCS YWCA advisory board Eastern States Athens Women’s Faculty Club and other groups survived by daughter Nelle Cooley Warren two sons W Frank Copeland Evanston Ill and Dean B Copeland Butler Pa a brother Harry F Courtright Centerburg five grandchildren and one great grandchild funeral Wednesday 2:30 p m at Morris Ave home Rev Harold Kellogg burial West Union Street Cemetery friends may call at home anytime

Nettie B. Copeland Charles M. Copeland Morris Ave Copeland Harrison County Athens First Methodist Church of Martzolff WSCS The YWCA Eastern State of Athens Women's Faculty Wive Tuesday Club Charles Ms. Copeland Ohio University School of Commerce Nelle Cooley Warren W. Frank Copeland Evanston Ill Dean B. Copeland Butler Harry F. Courtright Centerberg Harold Kellogg West Union Street

GOP Women To Hear Smith at Ath en County meet

Col Wilfred J. Smith Ohio University professor will address the Women s Republican Club of Athens County at its regular meeting January 21 at Mrs Fairchild s 271 W Union St starting at 5 p m The title victorious horizons reflects his return from Flying Tigers service and the 14th Air Force A potluck dinner will follow the address The meeting welcomes both men and women

Wilfred J. Smith Ohio University Republican Club Athens County Fairchild W. Union St Victorious Horizons Colonel Smith Flying Tigers 14Th Air Force W. H. Wakefield

Two Men Fined By Mayors Woodworth

Joseph Paul Martin, 24, of Clark Street, arraigned before Mayor Franz Woodworth for disorderly conduct and fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty. Austin Leonard Wogan, 20, Chesterhill Route 1, fined $5 and costs for reckless driving after pleading guilty, with city police making the arrest.

Joseph Paul Martin of & Clark Street Franz Woodworth Austin Leonard ‘Wogan Chesterhill I Woodworth

More Jurors Called For Deer Sr Trial

Six additional jurors have been summoned by Jury Commissioner E R Walker for the William Deer Sr trial on Thursday. Names listed include Elizabeth Boling Chauncey May Coe Albany Mariana Biddle Amesville R A Snackenburg Nelsonville Mrs H W Humphrey The Plains and R A Donaher Nelsonville.

E.R. Walker William Deer, Sr Court House Elizabeth Boling Chauncey May Coe Albany Mariana Biddle Amesville R. A. Snackenburg Nelsonville H. W. Humphrey the Plains R. A. Donaher

Case of Dale Perry Postponed Indefinitely

The State of Ohio versus Dale Perry of Lodi Township was postponed indefinitely in Athens County Court House. Perry was indicted on a charge of assault with intent to rape and was to be tried today in Common Pleas Court.

State of Ohio Dale Perry Lodi Athens Perry Common Pleas

Verdict of Innocent Returned by Jurors in Athens County

William H. Cullison of The Plains was found innocent in Athens County Common Pleas Court on an indictment involving Cincinnati Produce. The lengthy record lists motor vehicle standards, consignments of poultry grades from roosters to fryers, and Chicago Produce butter pricing with various grade scores and car shipment details.

William H. Cullison Plains Athens County Common Pleas Cincinnaty

Shade PTA to Meet at School Thursday Evening

Shade Parent-Teacher Association will be addressed by a State Highway Patrol member Thursday at 7:30 PM. Music will accompany the program and refreshments will be served at the school. Clifford Wilcox 20 was brought back from Toledo by Sheriff George Bateman after being indicted by the October Grand jury on a non-support charge.

Shade Parent - Teacher Association State Highway Patrol Toledo Clifford Wilcox Athens George Bateman Wilcox

Foxes Are Killed Fox Paw Bounty Extended to Feb 15

Fourteen sets of fox paws have been turned in for the county bounty since January. Sheriff George Bateman said payments of two dollars per set will continue until February 15 or the $500 allotment runs out. Each paw pair must accompany an affidavit that the fox was killed in the county after January 1. Most killings occurred in the county's southern area.

George Bateman Bateman

Chief Asks Job Aid For Veterans At Kiwanis Meeting

H H Sands manager of the United States Employment Service urged Kiwanis members to help place Athens County 2124 discharged servicemen in jobs or training posts. He warned of a possible high relief burden in 1947 or 1948 if veterans lack opportunities. He asked to contact USES or Veterans Administration with employer or training leads.

jKiwanis Club Athens County H. H. Sands United States Employment Service Berry Hotel Veterans Administration Kiwanis Maj R. A. Lee Dewey Goddard C. R. Dailey Leonard Prater W. R. Neal H. W. Cox William Mechem Harold Wise Ross Wright Elsworth Sammons Charles C. Bachman

Riley Called Poet For Common Man

Dr George E Davis of Purdue University spoke on James Whitcomb Riley at the Ohio University convocation in Memorial Auditorium. Davis, director of the Office of Student Affairs at Purdue, interpreted Riley's life and works after outlining background material.

James Whitcomb Riley George E. Davis Purdue University Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Davis Purdue Riley

Marriage Licenses Granted in Ohio Area

Forest Was Linton 25 and Marjorie Virgene Kincade 23 of Coolville. William Herbert Sharp 25 of Osens and June Arline Eckard of Athens. Dow E. Bridgewater 23 Chauncey and Eileen Ruth Kasler 23 Chauncey. Clarence Burns 31 Columbus and Norma Jean Mourne 17 Nelsonville.

Forest Linton Stewart Marjorie Virgene Kincade Coolville William Herbert Sharp Osens June Arline Eckard Athens Dow E. Bridgewater Chauncey Eileen Ruth Kasler Clarence Burns Columbus Norma Jean Mourne Nelsonville

Plains Methodist Men to hear Dean Philip J Peters

The Men's Class of the Plains Methodist Church will meet Wednesday January 16 at 7 30 p m. Dean of Men Philip J Peters son of Ohio University will speak on community problems and a discussion will follow.

The Plains Methodist Church Philip J. Petersson Ohio University

George A Sayre Dies After Fifty Years in Groceries

George A. Sayre 87 died Monday night at his son William Sayre’s home in Trimble. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Sayre residence with interment at Maplewood. Survived by sons William Vern Harry. daughter Mrs Norah Kassler. 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Stanley preceded him in death.

Nelsonville Stratton Brothers Mary Stratton Trimble William Vern Harry Jacksonville Norah Kassler Columbus Stanley

Grange Names Committees at January Meeting

Albany Grange elected new officers and named committees on January 12 led by Master James Whaley. Social members include Mrs. Wingett Mrs. Hooper Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Carbaugh. Home Economics includes Mrs. Ingram Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Knowlton. Courtesy group features several couples. A state grange report was given by Mr. Hawk with musical interludes by Jean Van Dyke and others.

Albany Grange James Whaley Pherice Wingett Winnifred Hooper Margaret Russell Ruth Carbaugh Omia‘ Ingram Eva Sanders Maude Knowlton E. H. Lasch Fred Elliott Fred Eliott Robert Deats Elta Miller Melya Radcliffe State Grange Edward Hawk Summit Grange Jean van Dyke Ronda

CIO Representative Speaks at Athens Church and University

Orville C. Jones, public representative of the Ohio CIO Council, spoke Sunday at the Presbyterian Church and yesterday in Ohio University classes. His talk titled Labors Objectives in the Present Struggles outlined labor aims. Jones was a professor of practical theology at Oberlin Graduate School of Theology until 1945 and earned A.B. and M.A. degrees in geology plus B.D. and T.M. in theology from Oberlin College.

Orville C. Jones Ohio Cio Council Presbyterian Church Ohio University Mr. Jones Oberlin Graduate School of Theology Oberlin College

Native of France Dies in Corning

Emil Keller of Corning died Saturday at his home after living 144 years in the United States since emigrating from France at age 14. Oil producer survivor Alzina Keller wife daughter Alice Zumwalt of Moab Utah sister Elizabeth Sandblade Warren Pa brothers Jacob G D Keller Corning Charles John Fred Keller Warren Pa funeral Tuesday at Corning Methodist Church officiated by Rev Guy Lucker interment Dew Cemetery

Corning Emil Keller France United States Alzina Keller Alice Zumwalt Moab Utah Elizabeth Sandblade Warren Jacob G. D. Keller Charles John Fred Keller Corning Methodist Church Guy (Lucker Dew Cemetery

Puritan Church claims method of Jesus power revealed

The Puritan Church publicizes a supposed method Jesus used to achieve abundance. It cites sworn IRS claims of individuals whose incomes rose dramatically after learning the technique and promises to mail the method to any interested person. The message stresses a formerly esoteric power now available to all.

Free reproduction of Jesus etching offered by Puritan Church

The Puritan Church will mail a free reproduction of a famous Jesus etching to anyone who sends name and address. Donors of one dollar or any amount at their means will receive the press copy of the book Gods Power in Human Affairs, priced at five dollars, mailed with the reproduction. The book explains a method by which Jesus demonstrated plenty in simple language for personal use today.

Jesus U.S Puritan Puritan Church God

Puritan Church Offers Returnable Book Donation

An open offer invites readers of any faith or none to request a book with no obligations. If the recipient is not delighted with the book or its information, they may return it to the Puritan Church and receive a full refund of their donation.

Puritan Church

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