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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1950

Page

2

Gas fumes hospitalize Ohio University ROTC officer couple

An Ohio University ROTC officer Capt. Carl W. Wilson and his wife were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for gas fumes from a hot water heater in their Ohio Ave home. Major Neil E. Walker found them ill and conscious, and firemen provided oxygen. Capt. Wilson, an Air Force officer and Ohio University professor, and Mrs. Wilson were in good condition after treatment.

Ohio University Sheltering Arms Hospital wWick Lucsuay Mique Carl W. Wilson Ohio Ave Wilsons Neil E. Walker Strathmore Blind Walker Athens Clarence A. Parker Fire Department Capt. Wilson Air Force Air Science and Tactics

Missing Ohio student in auto theft arrest ends search

Earl Merideth Kenvin 22, an Ohio University junior, was arrested in Marietta Jan 17 for auto theft after a chase on Route 7. He pleaded innocent and was bound to the Washington County grand jury on a $1000 bond. Athens police had searched the Hocking River area Tuesday night seeking the missing student.

Earl Merideth Kenvin Ohio University Marietta Athens Kenvin Washington County Grand Jury Thomas Sprague H. G. Melliyar James Congleton Sprague McKillyac Youngstown Hocking River Fred James Clarence A. Parker Guysville

Mayles Pleads Guilty in Cattle Theft Case

Hanford Mayles aged 20 from Cutler pleads guilty to four counts of grand larceny in common pleas court. Judge Roy D Williams sentences him to concurrent terms of one to seven years each at Mansfield Reformatory. Mayles was linked to a December cattle theft ring across Athens County and was arrested by Sheriff George Bateman. Three cattle were recovered at the Washington County stockyard in Marietta.

Hanford Mayles Cutler Mansfield Reformatory Mayles Common Pleas Court R. W. Finsterwald Roy D. Williams Athens County George Bateman Harry Laughlin Stewart William Hanson Amesville Louis Butcher Rome Township Washington County Marietta

Man Receives Broken Leg Cutting Timber in West Virginia

Wilbur Adkins of Eastr yne West Virginia sustained a broken left leg while cutting timber yesterday afternoon. He was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital at 5 35 p m in fair condition.

Sheltering Arms Hosital Wilbur Adkins East Yne W. Va Adkins

Aid Slated For Ohio U Speech Clinic

Ohio University's speech clinic will receive financial support from the Ohio Society for Crippled Children for work on correcting speech handicaps in area children. The society will cover costs for two clinical assistants, up from one last year, with OU's Jane Beasley overseeing the clinic. At the annual dinner, Claude E. Kanter noted a prior summer clinic serving 23 pupils, while Dr Milton M. Parker discussed epilepsy treatment and parent steps. Easter Seal drive chair Mrs. Dwight Robinson outlined a March 9 to April 9 campaign to fund Crippled Children's Society work, with proceeds aiding hospitalized children and local families previously aided.

Ohio University Ohio Society For Crippled Children Iris Fierce Jane Beasley Ohio Group Claude E. Kanter OU School of Dramatic Art and Speech Milton M. Parker College of Medicine Ohio State University Parker First Presbyterian Church Dwight Robinson Crippled Children’s Society Lucile Scott City County Health Department O. W. Hawes Athens High School

Hikers Told to Park Off Roads After Incident

State Highway Patrol cited a spring like day urging drivers to pull off Route 50 A Sugar Creek before hiking. Joseph McCready 23 of 15 N Congress was arrested for parking on the highway and pleaded guilty before Mayor Mickle, fined five dollars plus costs.

State Highway Patrol Joseph McCready N. Congress Route 50 Sugar Creek McCready W. P. Mickle

Inspections by Athens Deputy at Mount Vernon Commandery

Athens deputy Thomas E. Gibson of the Grand Commandery of Ohio Knights Templar conducted last week inspections at the Mt. Vernon Commandery in Columbus. Additional inspections are planned in Cincinnati Bellefontaine and Dayton with Gibson assisting in plans for the October Ohio conclave in Columbus.

Thomas E. Gibson Ohio Knights Templar Mt. Vernon Columbus Cincinnati Bellefontaine Dayton Gibson

Parked Car Struck by Semi in Brooklyn Driver Incident

A semi driven by Louis Votino of Brooklyn N Y side swiped a parked car at Court and President at 8 40 a m causing slight damage to the left rear fender. The owner Melvin E Bissinger an Ohio University student from West Union was identified.

Louis Votino Brooklyn N. Y Court Melvin E. Bissinger Ohio University West Union

Certa-Vin touted as blood energy booster in Athens ad

Local pharmacy ads claim CERTA-VIN, a 12 herb formula with vitamin B and iron, can speed digestion, energize blood, and ease gas. It promises quicker relief and affordable cost, available at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate plus other druggists.

Athens S. Court Nelsonville Betts Aoe Ady

Scholarship Test Program Explained for Ohio Seniors

The state education department will hold a general scholarship test for Athens County and city high school seniors on Saturday February 4 at 9 a.m. at Athens High School. Schools participating include Ames-Bern Athens city Nelsonville Rome-Canaan Glouster Chauncey. The test measures scholastic ability and results can be sent to a college if requested.

State Department of Education Athens County City Glen Hanes Ames-Bern Athens City Nelsonville Rome-Canaan Glouster Chauncey Athens High School

Shelter­ing Arms Hospital Notes

Mrs. Maria Sheldon Athens surgery. William Black Athens minor. Carl Wilson Athens accident. Mrs. Etta Wilson Athens accident. Wilbur Adkins E Lyne W Va accident. Mayme Russell Athens medical. Stephen Hamer Chauncey medical. Joseph Howard Shade medical. DISMISSED Mrs. Lillie Hood New Marsh field. Otto Carson Athens Route 3.

Maria Sheldon Athens William Black Carl Wilson Etta Wilson Mayme Russell Stephen Hamer Chauncey Lillie Hood New Marshfield Otto Carson

Neglect and Cruelty Charged In Divorce Action

Kenneth E. Moore seeks a divorce from Rachel E. Moore in common pleas court alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The couple married June 21 1944 and have no children, according to the petition.

Common Pleas Court Kenneth E. Moore Rachel E. Moore Moore

Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples

The marriage license list includes Harry E. Davis 57 and Anna May Gabriel 56 both of Nelsonville. Willard Daft 46 and Frances Alberta Carson 24 of Athens. Raymond Walter Anderson 19 of Xenia and Ruth Lucille Sauders 18 of Buchtel. Charles Wesley Ayers 21 of Glasgow Route 3 and Vera Verjean White 20 of Athens. Ralph Pearl Keiffer 20 of Nelsonville Route 2 and Gertrude Louise Matheny 18 of Nelsonville.

Willard Daft Frances Alberta Carson Athens Raymond Walter Anderson Xenia Ruth Lucille Sauders Buchtel Charles Wesley Ayers Glouster Vera Verjean White Ralph Pearl Keiffer Nelsonville Gertrude Louise Matheny

Driver Fined In Safe Operation Charge In Athens

Joe O. Williams aged 20 of Athens Route 4 was arrested by city police on a charge of unsafe operation of a motor vehicle. He pleaded guilty in Mayor Mickle's court and paid a $10 fine plus costs.

Joe O. Williams Athens Williams W. P. Mickle

Army guardsmen to attend intelligence school in Columbus

Capt. Earl Mathews and Sgt. William Langston will attend an intelligence school conducted January 28 29 in Columbus. Second Army National Guard officials announced the training event and its location.

Earl Mathews William Langston Columbus Second Army National Guard

Unseasonable Warmth Grips Athens Area in January Surge

Temperatures climbed into the sixties for the sixth time this month in Athens as January warmth continued. A high of 69 degrees marked the warmest since November 12 and higher than any January reading in two years, with 65 degrees by midmorning and 56 at low last night. Rain accumulated 0.17 inches yesterday and 1.08 inches over the past three days as the Hocking River remained high at 10.3 feet midmorning.

Athens C. N. France Hocking

Athens Residents Invite British Evangelist Bryan Green

Athens residents will hear Rev. Bryan Green, a leading British evangelist, during the week of January 29 to February 5. Columba event details include Trinity Church seating and daily 4:30 p.m. departures from Athens, with reservations and transport arranged by contacting 28362 before 3 p.m.

Athens Columbus Bryan Green Trinity Church Phil Porter, Jr

Cub Pack 57 to Meet at First Christian Church

Cub Pack 57 will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the First Christian Church announced by cubmaster Robert Smith.

First Christian Church Robert Smith

Committee forms steering group for Athens County youth effort

Athens County citizens named a steering committee to form a local body for the White House Conference on Children and Youth. The group will appoint a county chairman and plan a multi year program with aims to aid some 400 needy children and reduce juvenile delinquency.

White House Ross Victor Goedicke W. W. Patton W. J. McGarity Athens Marietta

Bonus NSLI and Ohio bonus explained for Athens Countians

Ellen Biddle of the Red Cross explains eligibility and application steps for the Ohio bonus and NSLI dividends. Deadline to file is June 30 1950. Qualified next of kin include wife children and parents. if no parents survive brothers and sisters may share.

Athens Ohio Ellen Biddle Red Cross

Two Men Arrested For Non Support In Athens County

Two men were confined to the Athens County jail Tuesday on charges of non support. Hubert Goins of Zanesville was arrested by Deputy Mamie Pincelli and Grover Smith of Angel Ridge was taken into custody by Deputy Frank Joyce.

Athens County Hubert Goins Zanesville Mamie Pincelli Grover Smith Angel Ridge Frank Joyce

Some Don’ts For Pimples Ad Offering Petersons Ointment

Don’t scratch or squeeze pimples to avoid infection. Peterson’s Ointment promises fast relief for itching pimples red blotches eczema and other irritations. It soothes skin making it look and feel better and is sold at 40c in all druggists with a money back promise. It also relieves itchy feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

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