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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1947

Page

5

OU Names New Assistant Deans of Men and Accepts Resignation

President John C. Baker announced Charles W. Bullard of Athens as assistant dean of men and Robert Regula of Baltic as assistant to the dean of men. Harold Sauer resigns as assistant dean of men effective July 1. Maurel Hawkins remains dean.

John C. Baker Ohio University Today Charles W. Bullard Athens Robert Regula Baltic Harold Sauer Middleport Maurel Hawkins Bullard Ohio U Navy Pacific Reserve Officers of the Naval Services Richmondhill N. Y Regula Torch Who's Who

Five Minute Test Stops Athletes Foot Ad

An ad promotes a five minute test for athletes foot with a powerful penetrating fungalide. It claims full strength formula reaches more germs to stop the itch and offers 35 cent refund if not satisfied. Available at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Drury's Glouster.

Quick Drury’s

Air Age Institute at Ohio University Urges Aviation Based Teaching

Horace S. Gilbert of the Civil eeese Administration speaks at Ohio University for the Air Age Institute, which closes today. The program promotes teaching arithmetic and other subjects using aviation terms to help students grasp the air age in which they live.

Horace S. Gilbert Gilbert Ohio University Air Age Institute

Impound Deed In York Suit Impound Deed In York Suit

Kathleen Hartley as administratrix of the estate of John H Saltz held deeds and escrow papers for two York Township tracts. Judge O F Rowland issued a temporary injunction ordering impoundment to prevent sale or disposal. The Craig family listed as plaintiffs argue ownership via the deed and allege Charles Craig encumbered the land at the urging of Frances Craig Smart.

Kathleen Hartley York Township Common Pleas O. F. Rowland John H. Saltz Charles W. Craig Fred O Goldie Craig

Columbia Township Farmer Dies at 87

John R. Ogdin age 87 retired Columbia Township farmer and lifelong Meigs County resident died yesterday at Martz Hospital after weeks of illness. Survived by wife Ida two sons Wesley and Roy of Columbus three daughters Rhoda Kasler Amesville Clara Wakefield Columbus Flora Silvas Bonita Springs Fla and sister Elizabeth Gotschall Columbus Mont. Fourteen grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren also survive. Funeral Friday 2 pm at residence conducted by Rev Russell Woltz Presbyterian Wilkesville. Friends may call anytime before services.

Russel Woltz The Presbyterian Church Wilkesville

Tax deadline urgent for Athens County property tax payers

County Treasurer Edward H. Lasch warned Athens County taxpayers that only 10 days remain to pay the second half of 1946 property taxes without a 10 percent penalty. No extension beyond July 20 was announced, with assurances of smooth service.

Edward Hi. Lasch Athens County Lasch

Sales Tax Returns Due July 31 for 1997

Athens County merchants are informed by the state department of taxation that sales tax returns for the first half of 1997 must be filed by July 31. Examiner Brafford will assist at Athens on July 23 and 26 and in Nelsonville on July 22. returns must be notarized and witnessed. Use tax returns are also due July 31, with penalties for false returns.

Athens County State Department of Taxation Brafford Athens Nelsonville Columbus

Mrs Minnie VanHorn Dies in Morgan County

Mrs Minnie L VanHorn 69 wife of M V Van Horn died yesterday at her Elliott neighborhood home She lived in Morgan County all her life and was a member of East Branch Church of Christ Surviving are her husband two children Mrs Russell Nolan of Elliott Mrs Chester Schlereth Newark four brothers two sisters four grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p m at Bishopville Methodist Church with burial in Maplewood Cemetery Glouster

Chesterhill Minnie L. VanHorn M. V. VanHorn Elliott Smith Jane Chapman Updyke VanHorn Morgan County East Branch Church of Christ Russell Nolan Chester Schlereth Newark Emery Ringgold Rufus Updyke Crooksville Albert Malta Bishopville Methodist Church Maplewood Cemetery Glouster

Speeding and Fishing Fines Levied by Mayor

Speeding and fishing without a license fines were issued on Wednesday. Robert A. Blackford paid $15 and costs after being brought in by B. F. Swartz, a fish and game protector, for fishing without a license. William Edward Yester pleaded guilty to speeding on East State Street, fined $5 and costs for traveling 50 mph.

Franz Woodworth Robert A. Blackford Grosvenor St B. F. Swartz Fish and Game Protector Marietta William Edward Yester East State St

Senior 4-H Picnic Slated for Sunday

The Athens County Senior 4-H club picnic will be Sunday at Lake Hope. The 12 45 p.m. gathering will be at the shelter house north of the boathouse. Members should bring their own food drinks and table service. Kenneth Vernon and Mr and Mrs Dale Goldsberry head the committee.

Athens County Lake Hope Kenneth Vernon Dale Goldsberry

Husband Struck Wife as Man Is Fined for Assault

Robert Weekley, 36, of Millfield Route 1, pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Mayor Franz Woodworth. He was fined $5 and costs. Mrs Mildred Weekley filed the affidavit leading to the arraignment.

Robert Weekley Millfield Franz Woodworth Mildred Weekley

Centennial Neighborhood Council Picnic Set for Saturday

The Centennial Neighborhood Council will host a picnic this Saturday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Montgomery in Coolville with residents urged to attend.

Coolville Centennial Neighborhood Council Carl Montgomery

Suit Filed for 35000 Damages in Miner’s Injury Case

Everett Murphy sues the Bowers brothers coal concern for 35000 alleging the mine was dangerous and inadequately supervised. He claims 1945 46 surface blasting weakened the ceiling, causing a May 5 cave‑in that left him permanently crippled after 20 hospital days and three months at home, with six months before potential work. He is 22 with a wife and child listed as dependents. Filed by attorney Joseph E. Allen in Columbus.

William Bowers Charles Bowers Zella Wilson Mattie J. Bowers Bowers Brothers Murphy Columbus Joseph E. Allen

Heaviest Rain Of 1947 Is Recorded Here

The single day rainfall for 1947 reached 1.27 inches, surpassing New Year’s Day 1.23 inches. Th outlook cooled with a 64 degree morning and 66 degree high, while the Hocking River rose to 3.88 feet. the city pool saw paid attendance fall to zero and officials eyed forecasts.

C. N. France Hocking

Salvation Army Officer Change Listed

Lt Glenna Rummel arrives in Athens to assist Major Ruth Ward in Salvation Army work replacing Lt Doris Collins who transferred to Cincinnati. Rummel, formerly of Pomeroy and tied to the Minersville Methodist Church, will lead the youth program at the Athens corps. A welcome meeting at 92 West Union Street is set for 7 30 p m this evening.

Glenna Rummel Pomeroy Athens Ruth Ward Salvation Army Doris Collins Cincinnati Minersville Athens Salvation Army Corps Lt. Rummel Salvation Army Hall W. Union St

Births and Admits at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Births: Mr and Mrs Roy W Robinson Athens welcome a son. Admitted: Mary Cooley Somerset for major surgery. Mrs Inez Rapp Athens. Harold Greathouse Athens for major surgery. William Miller Athens for major. Dismissed: Mrs John Maxwell and daughter Athens. Gerald White Stewart. Mrs Ed White Athens. George Bolen Albany.

Roy W. Robinson Athens Mary Cooley Somerset Inez Rapp Harold Greathouse William Miller John Maxwell Gerald White Stewart Ed White George Bolen Albany

Meigs Woman Dies At Athens Hospital

Bertha Cook 72 of near Harrisonville died in an Athens hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 a m at Harrisonville Presbyterian Church. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home in Pomeroy. Burial in Shipman Cemetery.

Pomeroy Bertha Cook Harrisonville Athens Harrisonville Presbyterian Church Ewing Funeral Home Shipman Cemetery

Bethany Homecoming at Coolville Methodist Church

The Bethany Methodist Church in Coolville will host a homecoming on Sunday. Rev. Guy H. White says a basket dinner and an all-day meeting are planned at the church.

Bethany Coolville Bethany Methodist Church Guy H. White

Lifesaving Classes Offered At Crystal Pool

Lifesaving classes for certification are being held at Crystal Pool from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday through Friday. City recreation director Harry Lackey announced the 15 hour courses began July 3 under Desmond Cook. Thirteen students are enrolled including five in the senior course: Bob Comer Don Flowers Nancy Rosser Harrison Scott and John Smith. The eight in the junior course are Bob Parry Bob Green Bob Nida Bob Jones Louis Bartlett Ronnie Kern Tom Wootten and Dick Wootten.

Red Cross Crystal Pool Harry Lackey City Recreation Desmond Cook Lackey Bob Comer Don Flowers Nancy Rosser Harrison Scott John Smith Bob Parry

Four City Teachers Resign Posts and Five Appointed

Resignations of three high school teachers and one elementary teacher were accepted by the Athens City Board of Education. Appointed to positions were Jack Hague Clayton Smith Ann Day Elizabeth Souder and Pauline Fierce. One post remains to be filled and a reassignment will occur before the term begins.

Athens City Lancaster Jack Hague Clayton Smith Ann Day Elizabeth Souder West Side School Pauline Fierce Harper C. Pendry Athens Pendry State Department of Education D. R. Clippinger F. B. Gullum E. R. Walker John W. Bolin

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