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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

5

Father charged with assault in Nelsonville cafe killing case

In Common Pleas Court William Deer Sr. of Nelsonville faces an assault with intent to kill charge for the Denver fatal shooting of his son William Deer Jr. at a Nelsonville cafe on Thanksgiving evening. Police Chief James Cope testified as the first witness as a jury of four men and eight women was selected.

Common Pleas Court William Deer Nelsonville Deer Wiliam Deer, Jr James Cope Cope Common Pleas Gordon Gray Deer, Sr CAFE Deer, Jr Common Common; Pleas O. F. Rowland Lela Brandeberry Guys*ville Merle Fotter Amesville H. W. Humphrey the Plains Winnie Skinner Chauncey

Veteran Businessman F. E. Goldsberry Retires From Athens County Savings

F. E. Goldsberry secretary and manager retires after 18 1/2 years at Athens County Savings and Loan. Harvey F. Householder named new secretary on Jan 1 1946. Goldsberry began in 1890 with Ullom Hardware, later ran Kerr Hardware and Goldsberry Department Store. Company assets rose from 255208.91 in 1927 to 111677.52 in 1945. Householder also long tied to local business, Mrs. Mabel T. Baird retains assistant secretary role. The Goldsberrys move to 14 1/2 W. Washington St after Feb 1.

Athens County Savings and Loans Company F. E. Goldsberry Harvey F. Householder Mr. Goldsberry Athens George Julion Ullom S. Court St Court St Lodi John van Buren Goldsberry Pratts Fork Denver and Rio ‘Grande Allom George Coe F. E.goldsberry Company Kere M.M. Kerr Gallipolis Kerr Hardware Company Dr. C. Kerr Andrew Dailey and Son Albany Athens County Savings and Loan Householder N. Court St Mabel T. Baird E. State St Washington St

Servicemen to Be Guests at Banquet in Athens County

The Men's Brotherhood of the Churches of Christ in Athens County will host a banquet for invited servicemen at the Athens Christian Church Thursday January 24 at 7 p.m. About 100 Brotherhood members plan to have at least one serviceman guest from their church Bible School or community. The event aims for 200 attendees with a worship service followed by social room activities and a featured address by Dr. Floyd Faust of Columbus along with prayers and musical groups from Athens and Glouster.

Men's Brotherhood of the Churches of Christ Athens County Athens Christian Church Earl Johnson Trimble Will Wallace Joe B. Maffett L. E. Evans Gilbert Courtney Athens Glouster C. B. Tigner Jed Floyd, Faust Broad St Church of Christ, Columbus Faust Miles Hoon Richard Wilcox

Shelter ing Arms Hospital Notes Berths

Admission and discharge list from Shelterings Arms Hospital includes Mr and Mrs Albert Bolen of Albany with a new baby boy. Admissions cover Renee Glickman Athens major surgery Beatrice Whelen Pt Pleasant Mabel Bean Albany Glenn Tennessee area minor surgery and several medical cases. Discharges include Don Lynscott and son Trimble Virginia Williams 174 Mill Street Mary Margaret Twinem Lindley Hall Fay Lobsey The Plains and William Mason 45 W Union.

Renee Glickman N. Congress St Athens Beatrice Whelen Pt. Pleasant W.va Mabel Bean Wolfe St Jess Horsington Robert Hess Lancaster Joan Hatch Albany Don Lynscott Mary Margaret Twinem Lindley Hall Fay Lobsey the Plains William Mason W. Union

Six Ohio Teachers Prepare State Health and Science Tests

Six Athens County teachers were named to prepare health and science tests for grades four to six across Ohio. Dr. Ray Wood announced assignments after a meeting with the committee. Writers include Miss Mary McCann, Miss Margaret Duncan, Mrs Naomi McNeal, Miss Mary King, Mrs Freda Kennedy, and Mr D B Davis will write biology items.

Ohio Athens County Glen Hanes Ray Wood Mary McCann Jacksonville Trimble Margaret Duncan Athens Rural School Naomi McNeal Albany Consolidated School Mary King York Township Freda Kennedy Athens ‘Rural D. B. Davis the Plains High School

OU Faculty Members Attend National Meet

Two Ohio University faculty members J. Floyd Dixon and Victor Whitehouse were to attend a national work conference on veterans education in Cleveland. The event brings together 300 state and city school administrators, sponsored by the Department of Adult Education of the National Education Association.

Ohio University J. Floyd Dixon Victor Whitehouse Veterans Affairs Tomorrowland Cleveland Department of Adult Education National Education Association

Buckley’s CANADIOL Mixture Cited as Fast Cough Relief

An old advertisement touts Buckley’s CANADIOL Mixture from Drury Drug Store as quick relief for persistent bronchial coughs caused by colds. It claims Buckley’s is the largest selling cough medicine in Canada and urges readers to obtain Buckley’s CANADIOL today for instant relief.

Starix Buckley Maclin U.S.A Canada Drury Drug Store

Naturalization Officer to Visit Athens County Clerk Jan 31

A United States Naturalization Service officer will be at the Athens County Clerk of Courts office January 31 to assist individuals seeking to file naturalization papers and to arrange for processing of aliens in the area.

United States Naturalization Service Athens County Clerk

John O'Brien Dies at 82 in Barberton

John O'Brien aged 82 died Wednesday at the home of a niece Mrs Clara North in Barberton after a four month illness. Born in Vinton County he lived in The Plains with his sister Mrs James Terre until 1936 then in Barberton. Surviving nieces and nephews include David Powers Edward Terrell Mrs Joseph Kennedy and Mrs Friend Love. Requiem high mass will be at St Augustine New Straitsville at 10 a m Friday, Fr Henry Kellerman officiating. Burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery New Straitsville. Friends may call at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home Athens.

John Jack) O'Brien Clara North Barberton Vinton County O’‘Brien the Plains James Terre Athens David ‘Powers Edward Terrell Joseph Kennedy Friend Love St. Augustine Catholic Church New Straitsville Henry Kellerman Burlial Mt. Calvary Cemetery Friends Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home

Nurses Added To OU Staff

Two registered nurses have joined the Ohio University Health Service staff per President John C. Baker. Lt Ruth Eisen of Niles Michigan and Miss Joan Bashara of Glouster replace resignations from Mrs Coradell Casanova and Mrs Katharine Duffy. Eisen served 16 months overseas in the European Theater before returning Dec 5 and is on terminal leave until Feb 10. Bashara, a 1941 Glouster High School graduate, trained at St Francis Hospital Columbus and formerly worked at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens.

Ohio University Health Service jJonn C. Baker Ruth Eisen Niles Mich Joan Bajshara Glouster jCoradell Casanova Katherine Duffy Eisen Army Nursing Corps United States Bashara Glouster High School St. Francis Hospital Columbus Shelterings Arms Hospital Athens

Cold snap persists with chilly highs and overnight lows

The day’s high reached 25 degrees while the night’s low dropped to 11 as cold weather continued. The Hocking River dropped to 4.73 feet, stated by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

Hocking C. N. France

Fulton Acts as Mayor in Woodworth Absence

Ath ens council president Oscar Fulton filled in as chief executive today while Mayor Frank Woodworth attended the Ohio Traffic Safety Congress in Columbus.

Oscar Fulton Athens Council Ieity Frank Woodworth Columbus Ohio Traffic Safety Congress

PTA to Show Free Movie Double Feature

The Athens Township PTA will show a free full length moving picture Tom Brown's School Days and the comedy Merry Kittens on Friday at 7 30 p m at Mechanicsburg School.

Athens Township PTA Tom Brown Land Mechanicsburg

Revival Continues at Millfield Methodist Church

Revival services led by Rev. Archie M. Lang continue at Millfield Methodist Church with a meeting scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m The article also notes Friday night revival events and lists grain and produce prices in Cincinnati and Chicago markets including eggs butter and various poultry items with current receipts and grade details

Jacksonville Millfield Methodist Church Archie’ M. Lang

Knights of Columbus Initiation Planned in Athens Sunday

The Knights of Columbus District No. 29 will initiate candidates Sunday January 20 at 1 p.m. in the Eagle’s home basement Athens. The event honors John E. Manda and Paul E. Gordon two local members killed in World War I. A lunch follows at the K of C Hall with district and council officers named to lead the ceremonies and local arrangements.

Knights of Columbus Eagle Athens Marietta Caldwell Pomeroy John E. Manda Paul E. Gordon Yee New Lexington Joseph B. Allen Columbus K. of C. Hall E. H. Gallagher J. B. Grogan James F. Sauders G. F. Hane Edwin Snider

Markets Dealing Is Quiet in New York and Livestock Reports

Stock market activity remained irregular and quiet at midday as dealers faced uncertain direction. Livestock markets in Athens Cincinnati Pittsburgh show varied price ranges for cattle hogs and lambs with several figures and trends across regions.

New York Cincinnati

VFW Post 3477 Set Friday Meeting at Armory

Floyd Bolin Post 3477 Veterans of Foreign Wars schedules a regular Friday gathering at 7:30 pm in the armory clubroom. Eligible veterans include those who served abroad or are still in foreign service. Refreshments follow. Commander C. J. Ailstock made the announcement.

Floyd Bolin

Tuberculosis Control Discussed at State Meeting

Dr. C. C. Bird president of the Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association attended a state-wide meeting in Columbus to hear proposals for tuberculosis control legislation. Dr. Roger Heering head of the State Department of Health was to speak with representatives from all counties expected to attend.

C. C. Bird Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association Columbus Roger Heering theState Department of Health

Lightfritz Rites Due Saturday At Carbondale Church

Raymond Lightfritz 37 died Wednesday at his home near New Marshfield after several weeks illness. Survived by wife Lena Andrews Lightfritz and three children Clin ton 14 William Oscar 9 Sue Ann 2. Miner and Athens Eagle Lodge member. Funeral Saturday 2 pm at Methodist Church Carbondale with Carroll Cheaser conducting. Burial New Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call at home anytime.

Raymond Lightfritz New Marshfield Lena ‘Andrews Lightfritz Clinton William Oscar Sue Ann Mgr. Lightfritz Athens Eagle Lodge Methodist Church Carbondale Theiece Carroll Cheaser Lightfritz

Cadet meet set at Athens High School tonight

CAP Cadets will meet at Athens High School at 7 p.m. tonight. Cadets gather for training and team activities in a scheduled session at the school.

CAP Civil Air Petrol Athens High School

Hock Hocking District Election Tonight

Election of officers for the Hock Hocking District Boy Scout Committee will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Athens. Names of nominees for district chairman vice chairmen for Glouster Nelsonville and Athens and district commissioner will be submitted. Chairman of the nominating committee is Ed.

Hock- Hocking Presbyterian Church In Athens Glouster Nelsonville

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