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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1948

Page

5

Conference Set for Campus Health Education Meet

The first annual health education conference sponsored by Ohio University and Kellogg Health Foundation will take place on the campus Thursday July 15 with morning and afternoon sessions. Attendees include teachers administrators health officers and agencies from Southeastern Ohio with Carl Roberts in charge and a noon luncheon led by E A Taylor Bechtel Stone Krecker and others.

Ohio University Kellogg Health Foundation Ohio Carl H. Roberts Evan R. Collins College of Education Ohio U Paul Landis Clara Lea Sure Jackson High School Delma Dickerhoof Powhatan Mary Ward University Elemenary School Athens E. A. Taylor Ohio U. Health Education Committee Howard Hall Paul C. Bechtel Marie J. Stone Frederick H. Krecker

Shelterlng Arms Hospital Solicitations Pass $10,000

Mrs. Frank Baker of Athens voices strong support for Sheltering Arms Hospital urging continued growth and adequate service. She recalls her husband's treatment and the hospital's tireless staff during a critical heart condition and nurse shortages. The interview is part of a series highlighting hospital importance to the community.

Shelterlng Arms Hospital Athens Frank Baker Sheltering Arms Hospital

Athens County Sheltering Arms Drive Reports Small Early Total

Roger Connor announced a first report of 10 117.35 with only 45 of 253 canvassers reporting. Campaign officials described the effort as promising with many small gifts and letters from former patients supporting Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation.

Athens Roger Connor W. B. Lawrence City Roy Shirley Athens County Carpenter Rest Home C. B. Nye Sol Rosenberg William Brown Chelsea Mich Wilbur Sharpe Springfield Ohio Dr. Morgan Sheltering Arms Sharpe

Youths Hand Is Maneled By Explosive

Paul McDonald, 13, son of Aaron McDonald of Kimberly, was injured when an explosive shattered his left thumb and index finger, causing amputation of both. Everett Hewlett, state patrolman, reported the incident near a Kimberly strip mine. The boy was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital at 9:00 p.m. Thursday.

Paul McDonald Aaron McDonald Kimberly Everett Hewlett Nelsonville Guy Dishon Lawrence Lyons

Mild temperatures in Athens as 84 degree high reported

Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported a high of 84 degrees in Athens on Thursday. The 48 degree low yesterday marked a steady drop in minimum temperatures over two days while the Hocking River fell to 3.15 feet. A 10:30 a.m. reading showed a high of 78 degrees.

Athens C. N. France Hocking

Marshfield 4-H Clubs Sponsor Ice Cream Social

An ice cream social will be held at the Grange Hall in New Marshfield on Saturday at 7 p.m. organized by the New Marshfield 4-H clubs to raise funds for the 4 H Foundation Fund, said Reba Withers the senior girls' club advisor.

New Marshfield Grange Hall Reba Withers

Athens Youth Receives West Point Appointment

Athens high school 1947 graduate Tom Dowler 18 was named principal West Point candidate and sworn in July 1 after attending Ohio University for a year. He earned Phi Eta Sigma honors and DAR efficiency medal and participated in debate band ROTC Masquers Club and National Honor Society. He is the son of county engineer John Dowler.

Tom Dowler John Dowler Morris Ave United States Military Academy West Point Dowler Thomas A. Jenkins Athens High School Ohio University Phi Eta Sigma John

Guard Policy For Enlistment Is Explained

Applications for enlistment in the Athens National Guard unit are being accepted though actual enlistment depends on a company vacancy. The unit, at full strength with 61 personnel, maintains a list of replacements. Enlistees under 18 will be exempt from the selective service act. The unit held drill at the Armory with instruction in scouting, patrolling, air and tank defense, and immunization for new recruits.

Athens National Guard James Abraham National Guard Athens Guard

Marshfield Woman Dies at Home at 60

Mrs George Dowler 60 died unexpectedly Thursday evening of a heart attack at her New Marshfield Route 1 home. Survived by husband six sons and daughters including Clyde Athens Ralph New Marshfield Lucille Six Elwood Jesse Donald Genevieve Townsend Elwood a half sister Madge Hammond Columbus two half brothers Earl Brooks Akron Lee Dowler Columbus and many grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 10 30 a m at New Marshfield Methodist Church Rev William Brown burial Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call after 8 p m today at Dowler residence and at Hoodlet funeral home before that hour.

George Dowler New Marshfield Clyde Athens Ralph Lucille Jesse Donald Genevieve Townsend Elwood Ind Madge Hammond Columbus Earl Brooks Akron Lee Dowler New Marshfield Methodist Church William Brown Marshfield Cemetery Dowler Hoodlet Funeral

Athens Hospital Notes Inpatient Inflow And Dismissals

In Athens area reports admissions include Orpha Simons for major surgery Shirley Lee Hartinger for minor surgery Delores Campbell Mary Jones Pauline Dew and Albert Kamento in medical cases Homer France and Paul McDonald from accidents Dismissals include Mrs M S Phillips and son Mrs Helen Hinton and Mrs Harriett Anderson all of Athens Anson area listings note Mr and Mrs Kenneth Carr and Mr and Mrs Dale Kenney welcomed daughters and sons respectively

Kenneth Carr Athens Dale Kenney Orpha Simons Shirley Lee Hartinger Delores Campbell Buchtel Mary Jones Pauline Dew Glouster Albert Kamento M. S. Phillips

Double Rites Set for Dead Vet and Mother

TUPPERS PLAINS Double funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p m at the Tuppers Plains Christian Church for Mrs Josephine Fish 66 who died at her Ostrander home and for her son Sgt William Fish whose body recently arrived in the United States Surviving relatives include husband Allie Fish five sisters and daughters Mrs Flossie Engel Mrs Jessie Bricker and Mrs Edith Shibley all of Delaware Mrs Elsie Biggs of Sacramento Calif and Mrs Ora Garrison of Columbus Also surviving are five grandchildren and a half brother George Collins of Long Bottom Sgt Fish 32 was killed in action on Morabia Island Sept 25 1944 He was a Olive Orange High School graduate in Tuppers Plains Services will be by the Drew Webster Post 39 Pomeroy with burial at the church cemetery Friends may call Arbaugh funeral home until services.

Tuppers Plains Tuppers Plains Christian Church Josephine Fish Ostrander Sgt William Fish United States Allie Fish Flossie Engel Jessie Bricker Edith Shibley Delaware Elsie Biggs Sacramento Calif Ora Garrison Columbus Fish George Collins Long Bottom Sgt. Fish Morabia Island Olive Orange Drew Webster Post 39 Pomeroy Christian Church Arbaugh Funeral

Woman Fined for Intoxication in Guysville

Mayor W. P. Mickle fined Mrs. Ollie Baker 65, of Guysville, five dollars plus costs after she pleaded guilty to intoxication. She was arrested by city police Thursday night at the bus station.

W. P. Mickle Ollie Baker Guysville

George R Griffin Dies Near Reedsville

George R Griffin, 70, died at the home of Harley Smith near Reedsville Thursday. He is survived by a daughter Dorothy Chevalier of Reedsville. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p m at the Reedsville Christian Church conducted by Rev Wallace. Friends may call at Arbaugh funeral home in Tuppers Plains before services.

Coolville George R. Griffin Harley Smith Reedsville Dorothy Chevalier Reedsville Christian Church Wallace Arbaugh Tuppers Plains

Dog Warden Fines Man for Unlicensed Female Dog

Justice J. W. Bailey fined Harry Hines $15 and costs on an affidavit by County Dog Warden G. J. Tewksbury charging him with keeping a female dog without a license.

Justice of the Peace J. W. Bailey Harry Hines G. J. Tewksbury Hines

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Ohio Universe City Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation Fred Beckler Residential Contributions Committee Athens City Beckler Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc N. Court St Weber W. Unien Cross Bros Frank H. Cross W. Union St. Athens Stewart Willa Johnson Charleston W. Va Apostolic Gospel Church Bible School Richland Ave Athens Home Telephone UK Marshfield Marion Jack Jim Cal Homer France Cutler Channel Carpenter's S. Court Gospel Tent Meetings Ohio Avenue Halley Smith York Church OF Christ Edward White Stimson Avenue ACE ACE Factory Weer Ee Ace Vacuum Stores E. 13Th St Cleveland, Ohio Electrolux Dick Dye Border Rangers Tad's Carbondale-Kimberly Rd the Mutual East Washington St Athens, Ohio Athens County Agents Association Houck & van Dyke, Inc Donald K. Barstow Seiple & Kempton F. R. Murphey and Son Oscar Fulton Bennett
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