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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1946

Page

5

Athens Merchants Hold Price Line Pending Manufacturers Action

Athens merchants awaited price action by manufacturers after the end of price controls, aiming to hold the line while awaiting clearer inflation direction. Retailers anticipated only gradual price rises tied to costs, with sugar remaining rationed and wholesalers noting steady prices amid postwar uncertainty.

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Galbreath Reappointed Ohio University Trustee

John W. Galbreath longtime Ohio political donor and former campaign manager to John Bricker was confirmed by the Ohio Legislature for another seven year term as an Ohio University Trustee. A lone dissent came from Sen. Stanley Mechem who cited personal reasons for his vote. Galbreath, of Columbus, completed one term and was appointed again by Governor Lausche.

John W. Galbreath John Bricker Ohio Ohio University Stanley Mechem Athens Mechem Galbreath Columbus

Land Friends and Talks At University

Dr Edward H. Graham of the Soil Conservation Service told Friends of the Land at Ohio University final sessions that land use should be planned to its full capacity. He urged ecologists to shape land use decisions and cited nutrition research as supporting a caloric approach to lengthening life spans. Dr John A. Saxton Jr of Snodgrass Laboratory noted experiments backing the idea. Five other speakers participated in the conference conclusion.

Edward H. Graham Soil Conservation Service Friends of the Land Ohio University Graham Ecologists John A. Saxton, Jr Snodgrass Laboratory St. Louis Mo

Clarence Minor Dies Saturday

Clarence E. Minor former Athens resident died Saturday afternoon after a heart attack at his Columbus home. He was a police officer in the Brown and High area, married to Doris Carpenter of Athens. He served in the Seabees in the Pacific and is survived by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Linden Church of Christ Columbus.

Clarence E. Minor Athens FE. Blake Ave Columbus Doris Carpenter Brown and High Minor Seabees Pacific Guy Carpenter Linden Church of Christ Ohio Ghia Inter Nish Dee Morcesery Perry Fort

Missing trophies at Sigma Theta Gamma house in Athens

Athens police report 15 trophies vanished Sunday from Sigma Theta Gamma House 1 Park Place valued about 15 dollars each no other items touched. Police suspect possible fraternity theft similar to two years ago. trophies engraved with house name and contest details not saleable to thieves. Post Office to close all day Thursday for Fourth of July. Local court sale notice lists property in Athens County with appraised value 100000 dollars, terms cash.

J. B. Grogan Sigma Theta Gamma Park Place Grogan Athens F. P. Frebault State of Ohio Obie Ile Faba Amesville Ohio Camm Fremy Athens

New Vet Treatment Heads Ohio Plan in Zanesville Branch

Ohio veterans with service connected disabilities may receive care from home-town physicians at VA expense under a state-wide plan effective today. Fee-designated doctors must be listed by the State Medical Association and obtain VA authority before treating eligible veterans. Emergency care may be direct. non-service connected cases may still get VA help if funds are limited. Also named is Ellis Miracle as Zanesville branch assistant director, with classes to start at Zanesville High School aiding about 4000 students across three Ohio branches.

Ohio Veterans Administration Frank W. Sheridan Veterans Office State Medical Association Veterans Administration Office Sheridan Administration Ellis Miracle Zanesville Public Schools Ant Ohio University Zanesville John C. Baker Zanesville High School Miracle Albert C. Gubitz Ralph Elliott Portsmouth Thomas J. Vernin Chillicothe Athens Moon Gubitz U.S. Office of Education Virginia Lee

Seven Drivers Fined Sunday by State Patrol Report

Seven drivers were fined Sunday following arrests by the State Highway Patrol. Robert M. Garrett, 21, Athens, was fined 50 dollars and costs for unsafe operation on Route 33. Harold Nix, 18, Athens, paid 10 dollars and costs for unsafe operation on Route 682. Herb L. Hooper, 49, Athens, fined 10 dollars and costs for driving on the left side. Wilbur J. Riggs, 22, Nelsonville, 15 dollars and costs for excessive speed on Route 33. Richard A. Eblin, 26, Middleport, 5 dollars and costs for unsafe operation on Route 33. Pauline M. Tolliver, 27, Route One, Logan, fined 5 dollars and costs for driving without a license on Route 75. Mathew Wright, 37, Glouster, fined 5 dollars and costs for no tail light on Route 78.

State Highway Patrol Robert M. Garrett Athens Franz Woodworth Harold Nix Woodworth Herb L. Hooper Wilbur J. Riggs Nelsonville Route Richard A. Eblin Middle‘port George Howell Pomeroy Lafter Pauline M. ‘Tolliver Logan W. D. Weltner Mathew Wright Glouster Tom Williams

Honors Won at Columbus Horse Show

Athens participants at the Columbus Horse Show earned several victories across classes. Mrs. Fred RB. Beasley rode Gay Cavalier to fourth in the five gaited class, daughter Miss Virginia Beasley took second in the hunters stakes, and Mrs. P. F. Good with Polly U walked to sixth in the walk horse stakes.

Athens Columbus

Heat Breaks Yearly Record Amid Soaring Temperatures

Local readings show the year’s high reached 91 degrees after a 90 degree Saturday. 9 am shows 75 degrees with 69 last night. A public sale of real estate in Athens County is advertised by Hy Lasch in the State of Chin court. The sale will occur at the courthouse steps in Athens on a listed date, detailing properties and parcels in the timber district and related holdings.

France State of Chin Athens County Termiion Pleas Court Hy Lasch Sarah Lowry Eas. Athens Co. Sendant M. 1 Athen Naaed Relock Foabin Wits Jacksonville Williine Athens Ohio White Jackson Dereksen

Logan Man Dies Sunday

Logan Ohio obituary notes Arthur Westenhaver 63 died Sunday evening at St. Francis Hospital Columbus after brief illness. Survived by wife Edna and sisters Ella Keynes Alice Steinman Emma Westenhaver of Logan. Funeral at Keynes residence Wednesday 2 PM with Rev. Swengel officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Arthur Westenhaver St. Francis Hospital Columbus William Westenhaver Edna Ella Keynes Alice Steinman Emma Westenhaver Keynes W. Swengel Oak Grove Cemetery

Infant Death Reported In Decatur Ind

Mrs. H M Woods of 86 West State Street relayed word that the infant daughter of Edward Sharp and his wife of Decatur Indiana died last night in a Decatur hospital after a illness of spinal meningitis The former Angella Woods of Athens was Mrs Sharp prior to marriage The report also lists legal notices from Athens County including appointment of Eleanor A as administrator of Benjamin F Gordon estate and creditor claim filing deadlines

H. M. Woods State Edward Sharp Decatur Ind Sharp Angella Woods Athens Industrial Eleanor A Benjamin F. Gordson Chuxgacey Athens County Cita Francis D. Whith

Doctor's Tablets Offer Constipation Relief From Olive Tablets

Doctors warn constipated folks about lazy bile but say Olive Tablets, a vegetable remedy by Dr. F. M. Wedwards, cleanse bowels and aid bile secretion. Sold by druggists. test tonight following label directions.

Ohio F. OM. Wedwards

Collins Last Chance To Escape Life Term Seen

Collins, convicted of criminal assault against a minor, faces a last hearing on July 3 to review Lima Hospital for the Criminally Insane findings. He has spent 60 days under observation and, if the judge accepts the report, the life sentence remains mandatory with parole eligibility after ten years. Six months and six hearings led to this moment in one of Athens County’s longest criminal cases.

Collins Francis FE. Collins Lima Colins Rowland Common Pleas Athens County

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