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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1946

Page

5

Living Is Fine Art and the New Humanism at AHS Commencement

Athens High School capped the 87th graduation with Dr Edward Griggs urging graduates to treat living as art and to practice it for success. He warned life is risky but progress comes through moral growth, while the class received diplomas from Principal Oliver Wood.

Edward Howard Griggs Athens High School Dee Teerie Stcimes Griggs Oliver L. Wood Harper C. Pendry Don Clippenger Board of Education Harold Kellogg Ardath Naomi Hansen Janet Leigh Ingerhar Dr. Griggs Kellogg June Reeder

Guilty Plea Entered in County Court

James Wolf aged 19 pleaded guilty in common pleas court to larceny and was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory by Judge O F Rowland. He and Warren Kirkendall were charged with stealing a cash register containing 22 dollars from Fred Landis garage. Wolf had been confined to a veterans hospital after indictment. Kirkendall pleaded guilty at arraignment and was sent to Mansfield Reformatory in February.

James Wolf Common Pleas Court Mansfield Reformatory O F Rowland Athens Warren Kirkendall Fred Landis Wolf Veterans ‘Hospital Kirken Dall

Oregon Train Wreck: City of Portland Passenger Escapes Injury

A passenger aboard the City of Portland, Mrs. S. G. Foster, escaped injury when a streamliner was struck by another train near La Grande Oregon. Mrs Foster, en route to visit her mother Mrs Rachel Smith in Coos Bay, learned she would arrive a day late. Her husband S G Foster had just returned from New York City and planned to join her later.

Portland S. G. Foster Strathmore Blvd New York City

Athens High student dies after taxicab crash

June Reeder 17 of Athens was killed Thursday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after injuries from a Route 56 taxicab crash Sunday. Driver Herbert E. Blackford also died in the wreck near the concrete bridge abutment during heavy rain. Four other passengers were injured and to be treated at local facilities. Russ Reeder, her father, and her family mourn the loss with funeral services planned for Sunday at Jagers funeral home.

Athens High School June Reeder Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Herbert E. Blackford Miss Reeder William Wright Earl Wright Albert Dodson Arthur Blackford Russ Reeder Virgil Reeder Athens Rt. 2 Virgil, Jr Len William Reeder U.S. Army Belgium Jagers Funeral Joe Maffett W Umion St

Salvation Army to Hold Sunday Services Leaders Announced

Official Major Harold Zeally who heads the Cincinnati division and Major Frank Gibson divisional young people secretary will oversee Sunday services at the Salvation Army, it was announced today.

Harold Zeally Cincinnati Frank Gibson Salvation Army

Airport Pilots Test To Fill Columbus Summer Posts

University Airport instructors for Ohio State University's flying school will be chosen from flight tests conducted by CAA examiners Barnhart and Stehle of Columbus. OU students Edwin D. Reimhardt and Richard Maddox have accepted instructor positions, with more contracts expected. Names of other licensees include Cardwell, Hague, Hess, Leach, Nall, Ross, Steinbrey, Zimmerman, Happ, Harrison, Theriotis, McGraw, Sadler, Troland, Weatherhead, Mills, Bujalski, Bennett, plus details on locations and supervising staff.

Ohio State University Civil Aeronautics Administration Barnhart Stehle Columbus Edwin D. Reimhardt Richard Maddox Omo State School Joan Rodrian University Airport Warren Dupler Lancaster Robert Sadler Woostier Harold Zimmerman Ashlland Theodore Bujaiski Cleveland Miss Rodrian Willard L Cardwell Jack H. Hague Dean E. Hess John E. Leach John L. Nall Morris Ross Roger L. Steinbrey Harold E. Zimmerman Paul R. Happ Charles Harrison Gust Theriotis Arno W. McGraw Wilbur W. Troland Edward C. Weatherhead Donald Mills Theodore Bujalski Warren Bennnett CAA Henry Hamilton Joseph O'Dwyer Cincinnati University Robert E. Pifer Ellis Fullwiler Harry B. Knecht Roger Paine Robert’ Green Robert Atterholt Richard ‘9. Netschke Richard E. Allen Rawleigh Brookover Charles Bryson Roland Byers Phillip Daugherty Robert L. Davis William Alfred N. Dren Athens Kurtzweig Harry N. Lamb Elza Linscott Kenneth W. Walters William D. Bation I White Phillip E Yoder Samuel Mr Smith Williams David O'Brien Reicher

Miss Isabell Brown Named Candidate for Fine Arts Degree

A notice states Miss Isabell Brown, of 2 University Terrace, is a candidate for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio University. A list of degree candidates omitted her name from publication. The Happy Hustlers 4-H Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Sugar Creek School, advisor Mrs Flossie Davis announced.

Isabell Brown University Terrace Ohio University Brown Happy Hustlers Sugar Creek School Flossie Davis

Shelter Housing Notes List Births and Discharges

A typed list records births with parents in Athens Route 4 Richpraend Avenue Carpenter Street and others, including a daughter for Dorr Goen Stack and a son for the Gilmore family. It also notes admissions for Miss Betty Morris Albany and Mrs Margaret McCall major surgery, plus discharges Jeffry Buhla Anna Price Genevieve Mullins Julia Ewing Athens and Wellston.

Betty Morris Corning Margaret McCall Albany Mary Brown Athens med“Gnal Jeffry Buhla Glouster Anna Price Genevieve Mullins Julia Ewing Wellston

Fishing License Sales Report Show Modest Gain

County clerks report only 51 fishing licenses sold since February up slightly from last year. Prices rose to 1.10 dollars from 0.60, with a dollar to the state and a dime to the county. Fewer non resident licenses were issued this year than last.

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Clark's Chapel Memorial Service Set for June First

The annual Memorial service at Clark's Chapel will be held on June 1 at 11 15. Rev M T McDonald the chapel pastor will lead the service with music by the Athens Male Quartet. Sunday School meets at 10 am and after the service Mrs Arthur Katona of Athens will display her paintings of Clark's Chapel and nearby scenes.

Clark’s Chapel M. T. McDonald van Athens Arthur Katona Athens Clark’s ‘Chapel

Ohio State to Award 675 Degrees at 69th Commencement

Lorin C Staats of Athens and Hart Bridgewater Jr of Chauncey are among 675 Ohio State University students receiving diplomas at the 69th annual commencement Friday night in the stadium. Staats will get a doctor of philosophy while Bridgewater earns a bachelor of laws. Douglas C Anders of Athens appears on the College of Commerce honor roll for averages of B or higher.

Lorin C. Staats Athens Hart Bridgewater Jr. Chauncey Lare Ohio State University Staats Bridgewater Douglas C. Anders College of Commerce Henorist

Athens Sees Temperature Reach 80 After Slow Start

Mercury rose to 80 in Athens yesterday then dipped to 52 last night. Weather observer Mrs C J France reported this morning. The Hocking River level was 13 and falling.

Athens C. J. France Hocking

Prayer and praise service at Mineral Mission Church

A prayer and praise service is planned at Mineral Mission Church Sunday at 1 30 p m with baptism to follow the service.

Mineral Mission

Civil Service Exams Planned in Athens for 1500 Jobs

Athens is among eleven Ohio cities chosen for the week of June 24 to host competitive state and county civil service exams. Examinations will be held at Ohio University to fill more than 1500 positions as the war period ends. Civil Service Bulletins and applications are available at the county auditor and the U S Employment Service.

Athens State Civil Service Commission Carl W. Smith Ohio University Ohio Ithe Ithe Commission County Auditor United States Employment Service

City Pool Attracts 1390 in Six Days Of Operation

H G Jefferson reports the Crystal Pool drew 1,390 customers in six days with 969 adults and 421 children. Memorial Day opening brought 434 swimmers, adults outnumbering children. June 1 saw a low of 12 adults and eight children as heavy rain kept people away.

City Crystal Pool H. G. Jefferson City Hall

Pomona and Albany Granges Set Joint Meeting

Pomona and Albany Granges will meet jointly at the Athens High School auditorium Saturday at 8 30 pm. Pomona secretary Melva Radcliffe announced that the fifth degree would be given and a potluck supper would follow the meeting. Attenders were asked to bring food.

Athens County Pomona Grange Albany Grange Jontly Athens High School Iit Melva Radccliffe Pomona

License Rules Block Many Weddings in Haste

The Athens Probate Court expects a June rush as many couples fail to know Ohio marriage laws before applying. Clerk Mrs. Nete Spaulding says most rejections come from the bride’s lack of legal residency, with blood tests and a five day wait typical steps. Ohio residents and student misperceptions create delays. all four parents must consent if under 21.

Lcense Athens Nete Spaulding Ohio University Ohio Turkey Texas Spaulding

Prostate Gland Trouble Elixir Promoted for Railroad Men

An advertisement claims a Watts Suppository is of great benefit for backache tied to prostate gland trouble. It cites long‑standing railroad workers and travel across the country, with testimonials and repeat business. Prices listed: one dozen for 125, two dozen for 250, sold at several pharmacies in Athens Nelso nville Pomeroy and more.

Watts Clines Pharmacy Athens Starks Pharmacy Pomeroy Balls Pharmacy Nel Sonville

Athens Mayor Pleads Guilty To Intoxication Charge

Defined by Mayor Harry Williams Athens was arraigned before Mayor Franz Woodworth Friday and pleaded guilty to intoxication. He was committed to the city jail upon failure to pay a fine of 5 dollars and costs.

Harry Williams Athens Franz Woodworth Ecity

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