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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1945

Page

4

Conservation Program Presented by AHS Class

Ninth and tenth grade English students at Athens High School presented a two week conservation study at a school assembly in the Little Theater. They sang America the Beautiful and discussed soil erosion and forest conservation led by John Fee and Jack Darwin with several participants from Chauncey Albany and Zaleski. The program closed with a cartoon history of trees and a film on the Ohio 4 H summer camp. The class studied conservation with trips to University Elementary School and talks from Dr C C L Dow.

Athens High School Carolyn Herbert John Fee Jack Darwin Shirley Russell Chauncey Lois Morrison William Fee Robert Hoisington Albany Ding Darling Ohio University CC. L. Dow Ohio University Frances ‘Thompson Youngstown

Dog Believed Rabid Attacks Pets in Athens East Side

About a dozen dogs on Athens East Side were bitten last night by a dog possibly rabid and destroyed this morning. Police Chief J B Grogan urged residents to contain dogs and watch for signs. Owners of bitten dogs may destroy, seek Pasteur treatment, or keep under strict observation for six weeks. The dog was not frothing but showed rabid indicators. its head will be sent to Columbus labs for testing with results expected in days.

Athens J. B. Grogan Grogan East End Health Department Columbus

Gambling Complaints Over Slot Machines at Indian Lake

Delegates from the Logan County Layman's League urged Governor Lausche to curb slot machines at Indian Lake resorts, estimating about 300 machines active on July 4. The report accompanies military notices from Ohio and service updates across the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, including graduates and deployments of several Ohio-born service members.

Columbus Logan County

OPA Acts in Egg Market in Columbus District

The OPA expanded its ceiling-price crackdown on eggs in 34 counties, filing six more injunctions in Federal Court and securing seven more preliminary orders. Judge Mell G. Underwood issued the injunctions, with consent of defense attorneys, against Newark residents Paul Dillon Rae Bishop Ernest H Stradley Homer L Jones and others including Russell R Jones of Hanover Licking County and Frank G Burson of Burlingham Athens County.

Columbus OPA Mell G. Underwood Harry Nestor Paul Dillon Rae Bishop Ernest H. Stradley Homer L. Jones Newark Russell R. Jones Hanover Licking County Frank G. Burson Burlingham Athens County

Grange Meets At Hemlock Grove

Hemlock Grove Grange held a regular meeting Saturday night with 55 members present. Group One furnished the program and Group Two will provide the program for the next meeting night August 4. All members will meet August 1 to help clean Grange Hall. The Hoyttown Boys 4H Club met Wednesday evening with all 10 members present and four planning to attend camp. The Girls 4H Club met with Phyllis Bing Wednesday afternoon. Theo Heines MOMM 3-c is spending a 15 day furlough with his family here. Orville Midkiff and family and others were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Midkiff Sunday. callers included several local residents. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ziba Midkiff were multiple families from nearby towns.

Hemlock Grove Hemlock Grove Grange Grange Grange Hall Hoyttown Boys Phyllis Bing Theo Heines Momm Orville Midkiff Jim Whitlatch Dick Duffy Danny Green Martin Nelsonville Wilbur Pomeroy Jim Clark Florida Ziba Midkiff R. V. Heilman Betty Carol Sargent J. J. Wil Bunker Hill Porter Midkiff Glen Taylor Silas Taylor Tewell Story Lula Eugene Francis Ralph Gilbert Columbus Bert Romine Gene Kenneth Charley Romine Leo Curtis Bert Smith Silver Ridge Charles Ban 1Ehildren Stanford

Sackett Electric head Guy Sackett dies in Columbus hospital

Guy Andress Sackett, 65, president and general manager of Sackett Electric Co., died yesterday at Grant Hospital after a yearlong illness. Funeral services set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Schoedinger funeral chapel. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Survived by wife Marie, daughter Herrick Thompson, sister Gates Chi ng er, Dayton, and two grandchildren. Former Athens resident and Spanish American War veteran.

Columbus Schoedinger Guy Andress Sackett S. Dawson Ave Sackett Electric Co N. Fourth St Grant Hospital I Green Lawn Sackett Athens Marie M. Sackett Herrick Thompson Grosse Tle Mich Gates C. Qhiinger Dayton

Ohio Mines Chief To Quit in Early Fall

Marcus A. Kerr will resign as chief of the State Division of Mines on September 1, Gov. Frank J. Lausche announced. No comment was provided on the departure.

Ohio Mines Columbus Marcus A. Kerr State Division of Mines Frank J. Lausche

Lottridge Social and Personal Notes

Lottridge residents and relatives share a busy week with church visits, dinners, and family gatherings. Rev. Marvin Paxton, former pastor, preached at the Lottridge U B Church while families from Minerva Park, Athens, Parkersburg, and Salem attend dinners, funerals, and hospital visits across town.

Low Bid for Rt 216 Work Is Announced

Columbus reports the State Highway Department lists the lowest bid for the Athene s County State Route 216 project. M J Elliott of McConnellsville bids 109 771 82 for 46 miles of the Nelsonville New Straitsville Road and a bridge over Monday Creek. Cincinnati notes a 15 year old bicycle messenger John Cole Ran dies after his bike hits a truck on the sidewalk.

Columbus State Highway Department Athens County Nelsonville New Straitsville Monday Creek M. J. Elliott McConnellsville Cincinnati John Cole Western Union

Shade Club Plans Skate Party Thursday

The Shade Victory 4 H Club met with ten members to work on projects and enjoy refreshments by Cary Coen and Jean and Roberta Swartz. Miss Villa Tippie attended as a guest. The club invites friends to a skating party at the Rollercade on Thursday at 26.

Shade Victory 4-H Cary Coen Jean Roberta Swartz Villa Tippie

Tobacco Auctions Open in Georgia and Florida Markets

Opening reports from 17 Georgia and two Florida tobacco markets show heavy sales with top grades reaching up to 50 cents per pound on the first day. Official opening prices are not yet compiled, but unofficial estimates suggest 1-3 cents higher than last year, signaling a potentially record season for the golden belt. The ceiling remains 40 cents per pound for flue cured tobacco in the region.

Associated Press Bright Jeaf Georgia Florida

Fred W Donzy Dies Burials at Weston

Mr. H S Burson reports the sudden death of his son in law Fred W Donzy of 1129 Woodville St Toledo after a visit here with his wife Lucille Burson. A former Ohio University graduate Donzy had previously spent time in Athens. Burial was conducted today at Weston.

United Kingdom London University of Oklahoma Augustin L. Cosgrave W. Union St Athens Surgeon’s Office Cosgrave Hyde Park L.T. Dryden Headquarters Command Air Base Cosgrove Helen Cosgrove W. Union John Cosgrove Sherwood Ave Yonkers New York H. S. Burson Fred W. Donzy Woodville St Toledo Donzy Lucille Burson Ohio University Weston

Largest Helicopter Tested for Coast Guard Rescue Ops

The world's largest helicopter built by P V Engineering Forum of Philadelphia under Navy contract completed flight tests. It is designed to meet Coast Guard and Navy air sea rescue and transport needs and is the first helicopter built for air transport operations.

Washington P-V Engineering Forum, Inc Philadelphia Navy Bureau For Aeronautics Coast Guard Navy Air

Elyria Council Leader Drowns While Vacationing in Canada

George Thompson, longtime president of the Elyria City Council, who faced no opposition for re election, drowned during a vacation in Ontario Canada. His death leaves the city in mourning and a vacancy to be addressed by the council.

Canada Elyria George Thompson Ontario

Orbiston Social Notes Blooming Visits and Homecoming

Orbiston social notes record visits among residents including Mrs Mary Sout hers and Mr George Hymer Jr of Nelsonville and Clarence Banfield Jr of Cleveland. Basil Carsner spent time with Columbus relatives. News of Dayton visits, Lexington and Buchtel locals, and a forthcoming Orbiston Home Coming on July 29 urging sales tax stamps. Mary Banfield is recovering from illness.

Helen Peacock Vinnie Carsner Dorlores Bertha Ann Carsner John. Robinson Family Buchtel Bert Robinson Joan of Dayton Clarence Peacock Wiliam Robinson Glaze Thompson Alice Glancy Millfield Church of Christ Helen Bookman Elizabeth Roberts Anna Smith Buchtel William Foster Billy North Carolina Billy Roberts John, Vasko Murray City Orbiston Mary Banfield Porter Sweazy Cleo Barstow Carbondale Mrs Clayton Bookman

Lady Finds Relief From Stomach Gas Night Anxiety

A woman feared bedtime due to stomach gas that rose to her throat and made lying flat impossible. After using ERB-HELP, which contains herbs to cleanse bowels and purge gas, she reports her bowels regular, gas gone, and peaceful sleep. Athens Pharmacy and Betts Drug Store advertise the remedy.

Athens Nelsonville Betts Drug Store

Camp Planned By Boy Scouts Troop 36

Boy Scouts at Troop 36 plan a weekend at Camp Duper in Well-wooded Hintrap. They will cook by oil stoves, swim, and follow scout requirements in outdoor camping. The trip starts 6 p m Friday and ends late Monday morning. Attending are Jack Wonlles Lewis Oudlis Watson Burnfield David White George Good Jack Vickers Paul Lehman John Avens John Bolin. Others may join by contacting the scoutmaster. The troop's paper drive last Saturday yielded over a ton of waste paper. Eleven Scouts participate in the drive.

Dupler Hintrap Wooano Jack Wonlles Lewis Oudlis Watson Burnfield David White George Good Jack Vickers Paul Lehman John Avens John Bolin Troep

Plane Crash Victim To Be Buried Thursday

Peter Stace, killed Monday in a Pittsburgh accident, will have funeral services Thursday afternoon at Ewing's Chapel in Pomeroy. Burial will be at Rereh Grave Cemetery. The body arrived in Pomeroy last night and is at Ewing's Funeral Home.

Pomeroy Peter Stace Pittsburgh AL Bad Ofelock Ewings

Mendenhall to Speak at Zaleski Mission Meeting

Rev Kenneth Mendenhall, president of the Missionary Training School at Albuquerque, NM, will speak at Zaleski Prayer Band Mission Thursday night July 26 at 8 o'clock. He will show mission slides. Rev Frank Slunter and Mrs Slunter will sing. Mrs Myrl Grape, pastor, invites all to attend.

Zaleski Kenneth Mendenhall Ihsioary al Mienerque New Mexico Missiona Hwark Frank Slunter Chillicothe Myrl Graté

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