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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1949

Page

2

Music Birthright Highlighted At Ohio University Conference

Gladys Tipton of the University of Tennessee declares music is the birthright of all not just the talented few. At Ohio University Elementary School conference she urges teachers to use homemade instruments to teach music. The event runs through Friday with sessions, speakers, and group evaluations.

Gladys Tipton University of Tennessee Ohio University Tipton Professor Tipton

Peterson's Ointment Relief Ad for Itchy Skin

An old advertisement promotes a 40 cent box of Petersons Ointment for irritated skin. It claims fast relief from itching and burning, promises the skin will look and feel better, and offers a money back guarantee if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

Jury selection continues in high profile case

The jury pool remains incomplete with multiple potential jurors seated and questioned. Defense attorney Erskine pressed prejudice challenges while Special Prosecutor Martin argued over insanity as a burden shifting issue.

Walden Mr. Bean Cline Atkinson Hanning Balderson Erskine Russell Veniceman Martin Williams Pincelli Battrell Linscott Eleanor Gifford

Ice Mint Medicated Balm Cools Burning Feet Fast

A medicated balm named Ice Mint provides rapid relief for burning feet and soothing corns and calluses. Promoted as a refreshing formula available at all druggists.

Store To Be Enlarged In Masonic Temple

Irvin D. Quick announced alteration and expansion of the Quick Pharmacy in the Masonic Temple building to be completed by fall. The adjoining room formerly Ohio Bil liard Parlor will enlarge the drug and prescription department with a removed partition and new fluorescent lighting wall shelves tile flooring and refrigeration for biologicals insulin and penicillin. The grill will occupy the former pharmacy and fountain area and will seat 80 when finished.

Quick Masonic Temple Irvin D. Quick Ohio Billiard Parlor

Straw Fire Damages Yard of Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry

A minor fire at 4 p m Tuesday destroyed a small amount of straw in the yard of Dr Blaine R Goldsberry at 66 Elmwood Drive. Firefighters reported no financial loss or serious damage.

Blaine R. Goldsberry Elmwood Drive

T. O. Kineade Hurt in Route 50 Crash

T O Kineade of Athens Route 4 was hospitalized after a two-truck collision on Route 50 six miles east of Athens. Driver Herman Lee Bragg and owner John Ford, both of West Virginia, escaped serious injury as their semi and pickup overturned in the ditch near Seel's service station. Kineade's loaded hogs were unharmed. his truck was wrecked. Bragg swerved to miss the pickup from a side road, and two hogs were transported to sale.

T. O. Kineade Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Herman Lee Bragg Wallace W. Va John Ford Shinnston Seel Bragg Kincade

Births and surgeries listed at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs. and Mrs. James Marcum welcome a son at Albany Route 1. Several Athens residents appear for major or minor surgery including Clarice Bolin, Mary Lou Buffington, H. H. Kinsel, Ruth Ann Martin, Linda Gilkey, and others. Multiple patients named along with locales such as Athens, The Plains, New Marshfield, and Millfield.

James Marcum Albany Myrle Griffin Athens Clarice Bolin New Marshfield Mary Lou Buffington H. H. Kinsel Alonzo Hill Linda Pedigo Ruth Ann Martin Evelyn Grubb Linda Gilkey Willard Clark the Plains Ambrose Howard Guysville George T Masters and Son Frederick Steinmetz Gertrude Brumley Edith McDaniel Millfield Esther Helen Burns Carolyn Ann Bricker Patricia Sue Bricker George Antle Trimble Clyde Tippie Jacksonville Robert Martin Raymond Woodyard Fred Shafer Alfred Goldsworthy

Divorce Petition Seeks Custody In Wyoming Case

Clara E. Brophy petitions for divorce from George L. Brophy in common pleas court alleging gross neglect and non support. She asks custody of two minor children and alimony. The couple wed in 1942 at Sundance, Wyoming.

Clara E. Brophy George L. Brophy Common Pleas Court Sundance Wyoming

Meeting Time Changed for Ath ens County Young Republican Club

A reorganizational meeting of Ath ens County's Young Republican Club will be held in the courthouse on Wednesday at 8 p.m. instead of 7 p.m., announced president Claudis Chappel.

Athens County Young Republican Club Claudis Chappel

Athens County Land Transfers Accelerate Across Townships

A series of real estate transfers are recorded in Athens County detailing numerous conveyances. Hazel P Roach to Evan Williams and others, 0.36 acre in Athens. Walter Spears to Edward Katzenbach and family, 100 acre York Township. Doug Locke to Wallace Glenn, one acre Troy Township. many more transfers cover lots and tracts across Athens, Nelsonville, Trimble, Dover, and surrounding townships with parties including Benita Cooper, Nellie Huddy, J C Coy additions, and others.

Hazel P. Roach Evan Williams Athens Walter Spears Edward Katzenbach York Township Doug Locke Wallace E. Glenn Troy Township Benita B. Cooper Willard P. Barker Inlet Daltonhurst Everard Randall Robert Bolce Townsend Harold Medley Oral Daugherty Frank Co. Smith Rachel Barker Paul H. Black Hudson Hazel P Helen Hedden Beulah M. Bobo Harley L. Gilbert Alexander Township James Mayles Richard L. Bushong Belford C. Davis Rome Fred C. Cabeen Sam Walter E. Conade Athens Township Alma Downey Lewis Weatherby A. K. Walker A. H. Soles Outlet Buchtel Glenn E. Burson Gerald R. Goodman John Bullock Martha S. Bulloch Dover Township Bertha V. Ashby Dorothy A. McAfee Longstreth Nelsonville George M. Whiteman Albert Bretz John O. Fagan John W. Fagan Helen V. Seel Lee Township Laura E. Jones E. T. Humphreys McKinstry and Parker Charles M. Carr Warren Carr

OU Professor Attends Engineering Conference

Prof. E. H. Gaylord, chairman of the Ohio University civil engineering department, attended the annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York last week. He was elected director of the civil engineering division and presided at a joint session of the graduate studies division and civil engineering division.

E. H. Gaylord Ohio University American Society For Engineering Education Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy N. Y Gaylord Graduate Studies Civil Engineering

Threat of Rain Fails To Materialize

Athens County weather observer Mrs. C N France reported yesterday’s high of 88 and low of 67, matching Monday’s temperatures. A rain threat did not materialize as the Hocking River rose to 5.40 feet then receded to 4.67 feet by 9:15 a.m. The day’s temperature stood at 75 degrees.

C. N. France Athens County Hocking

Husband Files Court Action for Divorce

Clyde L. Gabriel files a divorce petition against Edith Duncan Gabriel in common pleas court alleging extreme cruelty. The couple married in November 1945.

Common Pleas Court Clyde L. Gabriel Edith Duncan Gabriel

Parks Appointment Set for Jacksonville Roadside Park

The Athens office of the State Highway Dept announces Frances Barrett as caretaker of the Jacksonville Roadside Park near Glouster.

Frances Barrett Jacksonville Glouster Athens State Highway Dept

Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

James Richard Wallace seventeen of Athens Route 1 was fined five dollars plus costs by Juvenile Judge John Newcomb after a State Highway Patrol arrest for a car with one headlight. The judge suspended the fine for good behavior. On Route 75 Hamden Route 1 Mayor John Crow fined Bill Fain thirty nine for driving without a license.

James Richard Wallace Athens John Newcomb Wallace Newcomb McArthur John Crow Bill Fain Hamden

Albany High School Dance for Bandboosters Proceeds

A dance at the Albany High School building Friday evening will feature a mixed orchestra performing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds will benefit the Albany Bandboosters, supporting student musicians and activities.

Albany High School Albany

Nothing Like The Open Air At Athens Fair Grounds

Athens police investigated a complaint about an indiscriminate sleeper in the hog pen at the fair grounds. Officer Joseph McBride found a mattress and pillow in the prize hog stalls but the occupant was not present. He recalled the former hobo jungle nearby and noted residents rarely return to the hog pen between fair seasons.

Athens Joseph McBride McBride

State Garage Work Ended

Improvements at the State Highway Garage on Hudson Ave. have been completed, timekeeper Lawrence Walden says. New rooms include an oil storage room and an office for Robert Green the drivers examiner. Repainting, yard grading, and swamp filling along the railroad were done. Property near the garage was leased from L. D. Radekin for storage purposes.

Hudson Ave Lawrence Walden Robert Green State Walden L. D. Radekin

Guysville Man Fined For Intoxication In Mayor Court

Herbert Paul of Guysville pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor Mickle's court. Unable to pay a $10 fine and costs, Paul will serve seven days in jail.

Guysville Herbert Paul William P. Mickle Paul

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