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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1947

Page

5

Southeastern Ohio officials examine teacher salary schedules

Seventy school superintendents from southeastern Ohio met at Athens High School to discuss salary schedules and fund distribution if pending Ohio Assembly legislation passes. Dean Evan Collins organized the meeting with Ohio University and the County Superintendents Association. The program included talks by Glenn Hanes and Dr. R L Morton and a panel led by R L Eyerman.

Southeastern Ohio Little Theatre Athens High School Ohio Assembly Evan R. Collins Ohio University College of Education County Superintendents Association of Glenn Hanes Athens County R. L. Morton University R. L. Eyerman Sam Dillon Hocking County

OU Branch Registration Is Completed

Ohio University reported 715 students enrolled across its three branches for the second semester with estimates pushing toward 750 to 800. Portsmouth led with 304, Chillicothe 226, and Zanesville 185, compared with 877 this term overall.

Ohio University A. C. Gubitz Portsmouth Chillicothe Zanesville

Early Warm Up As Mercury Rises Across City

The morning thermometer reached 47 degrees by 9:30 a.m. after a Tuesday high of 48 and a 36 degree night low. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France notes the steady climb begins an early warming trend.

C. N. France

County to modernize two buildings for veterans housing

Athens County purchases two N Lancaster Street buildings from Algeo Motor Sales for 25 000 to create nine apartments with plans for three more rooms and baths. Remodeling costs 15 000, with occupancy to begin as renovations finish and tenants selected on a first come basis until housing needs ease.

Athens County N. Lancaster St Algeo Motor Sales J. E. Algeo E. E. Algeo Automobile Agency Ray Bobo County Commissioners’ Board Algeo Brothers Bobo Algeo Enterprise

Jersey Breeders Meet at Chesterhill

A district meeting of Jersey breeders will be held in the Agricultural Building at Chesterhill School Thursday at 8 p.m. D. B. Dougan, Athens, secretary, says four counties Athens Washington Meigs and Morgan are included. Speakers include W. L. Peterson from the American Jersey Cattle Club H. A. Johnston of the Ohio Jersey Cattle Club and G. E. Broughton, district director.

Chesterhill School D. B. Dougan Athens Washington Meigs and Morgan W. L. Peterson American Jersey Cattle Club H. A. Johnston Ohio Jersey Cattle Club G. E. Broughton

Funeral services for Elizabeth Kreider held in Chester

Elizabeth Kreider 84 died January 2 at her daughter Mable Van Meter’s home. Funeral at Chester Methodist Church January 14 officiated by Reverend Robert Hagnauer. Burial in Gilmore Cemetery. Survived by daughter, two sons Eldon Morning Star and Raymond Pomeroy, three sisters, two brothers, all Chester area.

Chester Elizabeth Kreider Mable van Meter Chester Methodist Church Reb Robert Hagnauer Pomeroy Federated Church Gilmore Cemetery Kreider Eldon Morning Star Raymond Pomeroy Margaret Weber Emma Riebel Laura Brown William Philip Darrell Cleland Columbus Hannah Cleland Victor Will Vicky Jo Canal Winchester E. B. Knight Harry Lodwick Edward S. Bolin Albany John van Meter

Habeas Corpus Action Dismissed in Channell Case

The habeas corpus action for William C. Channell was dismissed after a hearing on an unsafe operation charge. Channell, 29, from The Plains, was jailed for nonpayment of a $10 fine after being fined in Mayor Woodworth's court, with the accident involving Arthur McKibben, 17, of New Marshfield, on Route 682.

William C. Channell the Plains State Highway Patrol W. F. Rowland Common Pleas Channell Franz Woodworth Arthur McKibben New Marshfield Common Pleas Court Woodworth

Cutler Youth Hurt in Crash Near Route 50

A Cutler youth was injured and two companions shaken after a car left Route 50, overturned, and slid across the highway. Wayne Cunningham, 18, suffered severe knee lacerations treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Driver Kenneth L. Singer, 22, said brakes locked as he closed on a preceding vehicle. Singer and Arthur Ransom, 21, were not hurt.

Cutler Route 50 State Highway Patrol Wayne Cunningham Sheltering Arms Hospital Kenneth L. Singer Singer Arthur Ransom

Jewell Peters Returned From Lima Observation

Jewell Peters, held at Lima State Hospital since December 23, has been returned to the Athens county jail by Sheriff George Bateman. Peters was adjudged sane after observation and will stand trial for the December 2 slaying of his wife. The trial date is not yet set, as another case will be disposed of first per County Prosecutor Gordon Gray.

Jewell Peters Lima State Hospital Athens County George Bateman Peters Lima Gordon Gray

Six Weeks Old Boy Dies in Athens County

Bruce Edward Powell six weeks old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Powell, died suddenly at home on Athens Route 4. He leaves a sister Carol and brother Ronald at home and grandmother Mrs. Lillie Powell. Funeral services were held at the grandmother’s home and burial followed at Clarks Chapel.

Bruce Edward Powell Paul Powell Athens

Rites for Stillborn Child Are Conducted

Funeral services were held Tuesday in West Union Street Cemetery for the stillborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell W. Seel Athens Route 3. Rev. Harold F. Kellogg conducted the rites. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Seel Sr. Athens Route 3 and Mrs. Anna Rowe Columbus.

West Union Street Harold F. Kellogg Wendell W. Seel Athens Sheltering ‘Arms Hospital Peter B. Seel Anna Rowe Columbus

Ten attorneys involved in Nelsonville Chemical Suit

In Common Pleas Court Judge Rowland held Clare L. Monks and Bernard G. King doing business as Bison Laboratories Buffalo liable for debts of Carl F. Smith and James D. Keyes as Chemical Products Co Nelsonville. Claims total 15119.94 plus 1457.78 costs with a receiver appointed and a 4000 payment due by June to deliver property to Buffalo.

Common Pleas Court Clare L. Monks Bernard G. King Bison Laboratories Buffalo N. Y Carl F. Smith James D. Keyes Smith Keyes The Chemical Products Co Nelsonville Rowland Nathan Lanes Scientific Filter Co Buffalo Concern Ball Brothers Co Elmore Dowler National Brands Sales Co C. D. Sha Plastic Lining Co National Starch Co Ohio Frank Coon Dan Prosch Atty Erle Bridgewater Jr Monks King J. F. Newcomb Jones Williams John W. Bolin M. D. Hughes F. E. Weinbrick, Logan E. O. Gifford R. W. Finsterwald Lane John Woolley Erle Bridgewater Hughes

M. D. Higgins Dies at 77 in Logan Home

Maurice D. Higgins 77 died after a three week illness at his N Lancaster Street home. He was born in Jackson County and lived in Logan and Athens where he worked as a book keeper for Charles H Russell until retirement. Survived by two daughters, two sons, two brothers, 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 1 p m at Dowler and Ferguson. burial Weston.

Maurice D. Higgins N. Lancaster St Jackson County Logan Athens Charles H. Russell Higgins Logan Methodist Church A. J. Curl Bernard Bradbury Cincinnati Everett Higgins Akron James Higgins Chicago Harold Higgins Charles Higgins Fidella Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Harold F. Kellogg Wellston

Former Athens Woman Myrtle Sparkman Dies in Birmingham

Mrs Myrtle Sparkman 65 died Tuesday at her Birmingham Alabama home relatives here were told. Daughter of Marion and Ida Tippie she moved to Birmingham in 1900 taught three years then trained as a private nurse for 10 years. Survived by four children Mary Tom Julius John a brother Clayton Tippie and step sister Mae Brooks. Funeral and burial will be in Birmingham.

Myrtle Sparkman Birmingham Ala Marion Ida Tippie Athens Sparkman Mary Tom Julius John Norfolk Clayton Tippie Pomeroy Mae Brooks John Sparkman

Graham Chapel Prayer Band Meets at Bobo Home

The Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bobo with Holly Kelley leading the session.

Graham Chapel Elmer Bobo Holly Kelley

Man Finds Relief From Sciatic Pain With Muscle Rub

Robert Jordan of Colon Michigan suffered hip to leg pains making work impossible. After trying many treatments he bought Muscle Rub from Quick's Cut Rate. Within three days the pain subsided and he returned to work under a money back guarantee if not relieved.

Robert Jordan Colon Mich

Pru-lax touted as relief for constipation gas and indigestion

Mrs Grace Osborn of Ohio recounts relief after using Pru-lax a Cascara and Senna based herb medicine shown to ease bloating gas heartburn indigestion and dizziness. Advertisers name Athens Pharmacy Dutton Drug Co Swisher Lohse Drug as outlets and offer money back if not delighted.

Nature Carter Mrs. Grace Devon Rd Upper Arlingston Ohio Pru-Lax Athens Pharmacy Athens Dutton Drug Company Middleport Swisher & Lohse Drug Pomeroy

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George C. Belly Franklin County George Carr N. P. Blatt New Lexington A. B. Sias Berry Hotel Economy Savings & Loan CO Robert E. Mahn Marin Mercury Gail D. Fisher Otarion Otarion Hearing Aid Center E. State FORD Beasley & Mathews, Inc Athens, Chio Fred R. Beasley, Inc Nelsonville, Ohi Ogg Motor Company Glouster, Ohio Algeo Motor Business Jersey Breeders Chesterhill South Court St Second Ave Gallipolis Robert Hollingsworth Mar St. Joseph Nelsonville Chemical Suit M. D. Higgins Sandusky Parke H. Watkins Eagle Rubber Co Ashland Fountain Service Delicatessen Atkins S. Court St Athens, Ohio Amin Moore Kerr Hardware Benjamin Moore & Co Robert Colon Mia Greece Ambassador Laundries, Inc John A. Phillips George Rut Xoskie Secy Treas Keystone Custodian Funds Roy E. Hawk & Co Cline U.S A&p America Sighté Corfee
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