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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1951

Page

5

Game law changes proposed by Athens County hunters

Athens County representatives James Edwards and W P Mender of Nelsonville will propose five changes at the Cambridge meeting of Wildlife District Four. Changes would affect raccoon rabbit grouse and woodchuck seasons and pheasant possession after opening day. District recommendations guide 1951 regulations and are presented at Columbus public hearing.

Ohio Athens County Ohio Division of Wildlife Cambridge Athens Wildlife Division Ohio Wildlife Council Columbus James Edwards W. P. “Dike” Mender Nelsonville Wildlife Council

County Told To Correct Institution Fire Hazards

Athens County commissioners face state fire marshal orders to repair fire hazards at the County Home and Children's Home within 30 days or risk closure. Plan for remodeling the County Home at $85,500 is underway to avert action, with inspections conducted June 14. Fire hazards cited include faulty hoses, alarms, wiring, overloaded circuits, and missing fire escapes. a full retrofit of both buildings is ordered, including new hoses, rewiring, fire alarms, and exits.

Athens County Fie Ohio Supreme Court Highway Maintenance Co Koppers Co Albany Quarry Co Rome Township

Excess Stomach Acids and Sleep Disruption

Public notice-style health ad claims excess stomach acids cause night wakefulness. It promotes Neutracid as a remedy to reduce indigestion gas and heartburn, promising natural sleep improvement after dissolving a teaspoon in water. Available at Athens Pharmacy and other drug stores.

Athens

Schedule for Playgrounds Restates City Summer Plan

Harry Lackey city recreation director today announced the schedule for the continuation of the summer program. West Side Kiwanis area Bob Comer and Charles McDonald 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. West Side School Merion Kennedy 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. East Side Arthur Schumacher 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. High school area Ed Roberts 10 a.m. to noon 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Playground areas offer swings teeter totters softball volleyball horseshoes croquet and other activities. Swimming remains popular with 50 new registrations since last Wednesday bringing total to 101. Crystal swimming classes meet at pool every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Harry Lackey West Side Kiwanis Area Bob Comer Charles McDonald Merion Jnedy East Side Arthur Schumacher Ed Roberts Lackey

Marietta Man Named Presbytery Officer By Presbytery Council

Gall Deems of Marietta was elected sixth area vice president of the Council of Presbyterian Men at the Ohio Presbyterian Synod annual meeting. The sixth area includes Athens Portsmouth and St Clairsville Presbyteries. Other officers elected were Glenn F. Crow president Clarence F Deeter senior vice president and Harold E F Hunt secretary treasurer.

WOOSTER_Gall Deems Marietta Council of Presbyterian Men Ohio Presbyterian Synod Athens Portsmouth St. Clairsville Glenn F. Crow Clarence F. Deeter Cleveland Harold EF. Hunt Coshocton

A E Llewellyn Dies Monday in Norwalk

Austin Edward Llewellyn 83, former New Marshfield resident and Mansfield Reformatory guard for 25 years, died at his Norwalk home Monday evening. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Hoodlet Funeral Home with Rev. Carroll Chesser. burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. Survived by three sons Earl Murile Nathan and two daughters Lula Smith and Gladys. Wife predeceased.

New Marshfield Austin Edward Llewellyn Norwalk Mansfield Reformatory Carroll Chesser Funy Lula Smith Mansfield Gladys Texas Earl of Murile Columbus Nathan Llewellyn

Four-H Club Officers Elected at Several Groups

Community 4-H clubs announced new officers at recent meetings. Ruth Sinnett became president of Ireland Work and Play, with Georgianna Cunningham as vice president and Shir ley Smith as secretary. Other clubs listed their officers, including Connie Bryan as president of Top of Coalville and Paul Moore as president of Union Farm and Livestock, with Ronald Wagoner as adviser. Weather notes mentioned a cool night and a high of RT degrees. Johan Taylor, 64, of W. Whrehington St. was fined 5.00 and costs for intoxication after pleading innocent.

The Ireland Work and Play Ruth Sinnett Georgianna Cunningham Shirley Smith Sandra Shanks Leota Stinnett Coalville Coolville Connie Bryan Janice Russell Shiela Clark Ann Bailey Bernice Blackburn Mery Jo Smith Union Farm and Livestock 4-H Club Jerry and Charles Carsey Paul Moore Jerry Carsey Max Carsey Jim Moore Ews Ronald Wagoner Johan Taylor W. Whrehington St. Wax W. P. Mickle Teylor

Interests of Farmer and Businessman Tied by Shared Goals

Columbus farm editor William Zipf told the Athens Kiwanis Club that American farming is undergoing a labor saving revolution. He cited soil conservation, rising farm output, and new uses for farm products such as a soybean plastic toy flute. Zipf urged support for farm youth to handle the coming demand of feeding 10 million more people in five years.

William Zipt Columbus Athens Kiwanis Club Zipt Berry Athens County Zipf 4Ips Licking County China Zip Kiwasis Club Frank Gifford Amesville Edgar Dixon Coolville Walter Totman Athens Roy Gilham New Marshfield Dale Scott Albany Leo Williams

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Willis Loper of New Plymouth welcomed a son. Mrs Jease M Gross was admitted, and Mrs Rosa Smith of Athens admitted. Glen Scott of Athens and Rose Ann Meek of The Plains were dismissed.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Willis Loper New Plymouth Jease M. Gross Athens Rosa Smith Glen Scott Rose Ann Meek the Plains

FBI Described to Athens Rotary by Special Agent Donovan

Walden F. Donovan of the FBI spoke to Athens Rotarians about how the FBI and similar federal agencies operate with state, county, and local law enforcement. He said federal units work closely with others and that cooperation has produced the most effective police organization in U S history.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Athens Walden F. Donovan FBI Zanesville Donovan Ite

Pleasanton Church Homecoming Planned with Address by Shoemaker

The Pleasanton Church annual homecoming is scheduled for Sunday with Sunday School in the morning followed by a basket dinner at noon. An afternoon program will feature an address by Prof. F. L. Shoemaker and celebrate the church's 100th anniversary.

Pleasanton Church F. L. Shoemaker

Man arraigned on driving without license in Millfield

Frederick Ralph Schall, 23, of Millfield Route 1, faced arraignment Monday before Mayor W. P. Mickle on a charge of having no driver's license. A fine of 10 dollars and costs was levied by city police.

Costae Frederick Ralph Schall Millfield W. P. Mickle

Ex-Resident Emma Zimmer Dies at 79 Rites Planned

Ex Athens resident Emma Lucinda Zimmer man 79 died Sunday at a Centerbury hospital where she had lived eight years. She is survived by husband Charles O a son Robert of California two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services at Snyder funeral home Centerbury Wednesday at 1 pm with graveside rites at Hebbardsville at 4 30 pm.

Emma Lucinda Zimmerman Athens Centerbury Fletcher Ruth Douglas Metcalf Charles O Robert California Clark Clyde Snyder Funeral Home Hebbardsville

Services Wednesday for Ashley J. Shrewsbury

Funeral services are conducted by Rev. William A. Ervin Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Jagers Funeral Home for Ashley J. Shrewsbury, 53, who died Sunday at his home 15 Fern Street. Burial will be at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

William A. Ervin Jagers Ashley J. Stewsbury Fern St Hilltop Cemetery Millfield

Utility Appeals For Electricity Conservation In Peak Hours

Fred M. McKay of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co appeals for electricity conservation during peak hours in Columbus after the Preway station fire cut 37 percent of capacity. Morgan J. Evans, VP, urged users to limit usage 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. if weather remains normal the company can meet demand without drastic curtailment by relying on other stations and emergency interconnections to supply 40 000 to 50 600 kilowatts daily.

Columbus Fred M. McKay Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Morgan J. Evans C&soe

Police Close Two Shows At Athens County Fairgrounds

Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan ordered the closure of a side show described as immoral and a game of chance near the Wallace-Murray carnival at the Athens County Fairgrounds after a routine police inspection. Plainclothes officers visited on opening night and judged the side show not fit for general public entertainment.

Athens County Fairgrounds Joseph B. Grogan Grogan Athens

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