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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1951

Page

7

Athens County to push five game law changes at Cambridge meeting

Athens County hunters James Edwards and W. P. Mender will present five proposed changes at the Ohio Division of Wildlife district meeting in Cambridge. District Four representatives seek raccoon season to Jan 30 and longer rabbit and woodchuck seasons, plus fence around pheasant bag limits after opening day. Two district representatives will attend Columbus for the Wildlife Council hearing that sets 1951 regulations.

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

County Told To Correct Institution Fire Hazards

Athens County commissioners were ordered by the state fire marshal to repair fire hazards at the County Home and Children's Home within 30 days or face possible closure. Plans for remodeling the County Home, including a new heating plant and wiring, are underway at an estimated $85,500. State inspectors found missing hoses, defective wiring, faulty alarms, overloaded circuits, and lack of fire escapes.

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

Neutracid relief promises better sleep without drugs

Excess stomach acids disturb sleep and cause gas and burning. Neutracid soothes the stomach under physician guidance and helps you relax for restful sleep. Take a teaspoonful in water. liquid formula works quickly. Available at Athens Pharmacy and other drug stores.

Athens

Schedule for Playgrounds Is Announced

Harry Lackey city recreation director announced the summer playground schedule listing sites supervisors and hours. West Side Kiwanis Area Bob Comer Charles McDonald 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. East Side School Merion J Kennedy 6 15 to 8 p.m. High School area Ed Roberts 10 a.m. to noon 1 to 4 30 p.m. and 5 30 to 8 p.m. Swimming classes at Yatal Pool meet Wednesdays and Fridays 4 30 to 5 30 p.m. Fifty new registrations since last Wednesday bring total to 101.

Harry Lackey West Side Kiwanis Bob Comer Charles McDonald Merion J. Kennedy East Side Arthur Schumacher Ed Roberts Lackey Yatal Pool

Marietta Man To Be Presbytery Officer

Gail Deems of Marietta was elected sixth area vice president of the Council of Presbyterian Men at the Ohio Presbyterian Synod meeting. Other officers elected were Glenn F. Crow as president Clarence F. Deeter as senior vice president and Harold E. Hunt as secretary and treasurer.

A E Llewellyn Dies Monday Former resident and businessman

Austin Edward Llewellyn 83, a former New Marshfield resident and Mansfield Reformatory guard for 25 years, died Monday evening at his home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Hoodlet Funeral Home with Rev. Carrol Chesser officiating. Burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. He leaves three sons Earl of Mansfield Muriel of Columbus and Nathan on the East Coast and two daughters Lula Smith of Mansfield and Gladys of Texas. His wife had died earlier.

New Marshfield Austin Edward Oe Mansfield Reformatory Carrol Chesser Faery Llewellyn Daugters Lula Smith Mansfield Gladys Texas Earl of Murile l Columbus Nathan

Four-H Club Officers Elected In Local Meetings

Local 4-H clubs held officer elections at multiple meetings. Ireland Work and Play chose Roth Stinnett as president and Georgianna Cunningham as vice president, among others. Coalville Toppers elected Connie Bryan president and Janice Russell vice president. Union Farm and Livestock Officers named Paul Moore president and Jerry Carsey vice president. Pleasanton Farmerette Stitchers discussed projects with Patsy Hanning dem onstrating garment techniques. Senior Girls 4-H Club elected Pegey Withers president and Gali Llewellyn as vice president. Weather cooled after a high of BT degrees. 78 at 2 am.

The Ireland Work and Play Roth Stinnett Georgianna Cunningham Shirley Smith Sandra Shanks Leota Stinnett Coalville Connie Bryan Janice Russell Shiela Clark Ann Bailey Bernice Blackmirn Mary Jo Smith Union Farm and Livestock 4-H Club Jerry and Charles Carsey Paul Moore Jerry Carsey Max Carsey Jim Atoore Charlee Carney Ronald Wagoner New Marshfield Mra Reba Withers Pegey Withers Gali Llewellyn Joy Sickles Carolyn Withore Beverly Stiles Colleen Martin Felen Young

Mayor Fines John Taylor for Intoxication

John Taylor, 64, of West Washington Street, was fined $16 and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle on a charge of intoxication. Taylor entered an innocent plea but was found guilty.

John Taylor W. Washington St W. P. Mickle Taylor

Interests of Farmer and Businessman Linked, Zipf Says

Columbus farm editor William Zipf told the Athens Kiwanis Club that a quiet revolution is shaping American farming. He cited labor saving machinery and soil conservation as key, warned in hilly regions, and urged farm youth to prepare for feeding 10 million more people in five years. Guests included five Athens County farmers.

William Zipt Columbus Athens Kiwanis Club Zipt Berry Athens County Zipf Licking County China India Zip Kiwanis Club Frank Gifford Amesville Edgar Dixon Coolville Walter Totman Athens Roy Githam New Marshfield Dale Scott Albany Leo Willams

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Willis Loper of New Plymouth welcome a son. Mrs Jesse M Gross and Mrs Rosa Smith of Athens admitted. Discharged are Glen Scott of Athens and Rose Ann Meek of The Plains.

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

FBI operation described to Athens Rotarians

Walden F. Donovan, FBI special agent from Zanesville, explained to Athens Rotarians that the FBI and similar federal agencies work under federal laws and cooperate with local law enforcement. He said the FBI is a smaller federal unit that partners with state, county, and local officers, noting this cooperation has made the U.S. the most effective police organization in history.

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

Pleasanton Church Homecoming Date Set

The Pleasanton Church annual homecoming is planned for Sunday with Sunday School in the morning and a basket dinner at noon. An afternoon program includes an address by Prof. F. L. Shoemaker and features the 100th anniversary of the old church.

Pleasanton Church F. L. Shoemaker

Driver license charge leads to fine for Frederick Schall

Frederick Ralph Schall, 23, of Millfield Route 1, was arraigned Monday before Mayor W. P. Mickle on a charge of driving without a license. A $10 fine and costs were levied after the arraignment as police reported the arrest.

Frederick Ralph Schall Millfield W. P. Mickle

Ex Resident Emma Zimmer Dies at 79 Rites Set

Emma Lucinda Zimmer man 79 former Athens resident died Sunday morning in Centerbury hospital where she had lived since leaving Athens eight years ago. She was daughter of the late Fletcher and Ruth Metcalf Douglas of Athens and is survived by husband Aries O Zimmer man a son Robert of California two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her parents and three brothers Clark Ed Clyde died earlier. Funeral services will be at Snyder funeral home Centerbury at 1 p m Wednesday followed by graveside services at Hebbardsville at 1 30 p m.

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

Services for Ashley J at Jagers Funeral Home

Funeral services for Ashley J to be conducted by the Rev William A Ervin on Wednesday at 2 p m at Jagers Funeral Home Ashley J Stews bury aged 53 died Sunday at his home 15 Fern St 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

Masons to Meet in Marshfield Lodge Session

Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will convene Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Hall. Dwight Scott, master, issued the notice.

New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&am Masonic Hall Dwight Scott

Utility Asks Conservation Of Electricity In Peak Hours

In Columbus on Monday Fred M. McKay of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co urged conservation during peak hours 10 am to 10 pm after a fire damaged Picway station, cutting 37 percent of capacity. Morgan L. Evans, the company vice president, said normal weather could allow meeting demand without drastic curtailment if daily energy stays near recent levels. Service relies on remaining stations operating at full capacity and 40 000 to 50 000 kilowatts daily via emergency interconnections.

Columbus Haseen Fred M. McKay Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Picway Morgan L. Evans C&soe

Police Close Two Shows at Wallace-Murray Carnival

Police Chief Joseph B Grogan ordered the side show and a game of chance at the Wallace Murray carnival at the Athens County Fairgrounds closed after a routine police inspection. The side show was called immoral and the game bordering on gambling, with officers deeming the display not up to public entertainment standards.

Athens County Fairgrounds Joseph B. Grogan Grogan Athens

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