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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1948

Page

2

World Vision Urged by Baker in Kiwanis Talk

Ohio University President John C. Baker urged Kiwanis to adopt a new world view in a Berry Hotel address. He called for reeducation and formalizing informal ties with English-speaking nations to avoid a lone U S role, and warned against Pollyanna optimism while stressing world peace and public responsibility. Guests Earl Hooper and William R. Lee of Columbus attended.

World Vision Baker Kiwanis Ohio University John C. Baker Kiwanis Club Berry Hotel Joseph E. Thackery Earl Hooper William R. Lee Columbus

Athens council tackles garbage disposal and youth recreation

Athens council authorized Safety Service Director Daniel A. Pierce to obtain equipment to cover burning garbage and stop fires. The meeting also addressed sewer system overloads, veteran housing concerns, and youth recreation needs with a call for a new grade and drainage system in Hillcrest Addition. Bonus forms distribution reached 2,800 across centers, with Ohio University issuing 1,500 forms and officials warning of postage issues and future payments starting April 1.

Athens Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce Vore Ridge Pierce Canaanville Board of Trade L. A. Hamilton Oscar Fulton Sherman Gilmore Sunnyside Drive Fulton Fairgrounds Veterans’ Group Hillcrest Ralph Dalton William P. Mickle Charles G. Shafer W. H. Hyde Athens City County Health Board Nelsonville Ohio University W. F. Woodmansee Ohio Athens County Adj Chester A. Goble Chester Goble Columbus Ohio Sinking Fund Commissions

Retired Miner Dies Monday in Ohio Hospital

George Richardson 72 retired coal miner died Monday evening at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital after a week’s confinement. Formerly of Athens and Chauncey he moved to Summit Station in Licking County after 1940 retirement. Survived by wife Isabel a daughter Mrs Jane Cheadle Columbus two sons Guy Columbus Healey Athens and a grandson. Funeral Thursday 4 pm at Dowler and Ferguson with burial Hebbardsville. Call after Wednesday noon between 12 and 3 pm.

George Richardson Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Athens Chauncey Richardson Summit Station Licking County Isabel Jane Cheadle Columbus Guy Healey Dowler and Ferguson Hebbardsville

Scholarship Test Ratings Are Reported in Athens County

Results of a State Department of Education scholarship test given on February 7 for high school seniors in Athens County show the top 25 percent eligible for local certificates. Leading scorers include Joseph Todd and Harrison E. Scott of Athens, Margaret Jean Robe of Athens, Nancy Jane Hickman of Nelsonville, and others across Athens and nearby towns with several receiving honorable mention.

State Department of Education Athens County Glen Hanes Joseph Todd Harrison E. Scott Margaret Jean Robe Athens Nancy Jane Hickman Nelsonville Joan Eleanor Vance James Ray Justice Ames Bern Jane Long John Drury Davis Glouster Nancy Ellen Packard Robert Rosser North Jacquelyn June Deem Rilla April Kinsel Jane Cooke Windisch Shirley Anne Stevens Charles Stanley Mechem Caroline Enevoldsen Lome-Canaan

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Ralph Berry of Athens welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Robert Wren of Athens a son. Mr and Mrs William Long of Carpenter a son. Admitted Leona Webb Athens major surgery. Thomas Bennett Athens major surgery. Helen Lieder Athens major surgery. Mrs Henry Cleland Racine medical. Mrs Madge Dye Harrisonville. Ruben Werner Millfield. Harley Wakefield Athens. Harold Higgins Athens.

Ralph Berry Athens Robert Wren William Long Carpenter Gery Thomas Bennett Helen Lieder Henry Cleland Racine Madge Dye Harrisonville Ruben Werner Millfield Harley Wakefield Harold Higgins

Athens Man Jailed On Own Advice to Mayor

Orville Jewell, 49, of 8 Coulson Street, jailed after telling Mayor William P. Mickle that 30 days would clear intoxication. The mayor fined him 100 dollars and costs, and he remained in jail for non payment. Floyd McDonald, 50, Currier Street, also jailed for intoxication and non payment of a 10 dollar fine plus costs.

Orville Jewell Coulson St William P. Mickle Jewell Floyd McDonald Currier Sr

Car Theft Charges Dismissed Against Two Men

Murray City authorities dismiss car theft charges against Gaylord Brooks and Arnold J. Brunton at preliminary arraignment. Mayor Floyd Stiff reports the defendants had been driving the same car alleged in the case, with dismissal at the request of plaintiff Gerald Robeson.

Murray City Gaylord Brooks Hollister Arnold J. Brunton Glouster Floyd Stiff Stiff Brooks Brunton Gerald Robeson

Marshfield Post to Meet for Officer Nominations

Marshfield Gilham Frank Post 8804 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the club room to nominate officers.

Marshfield

Water in Fuel Tied to Fatal Ohio Univ Crash

Investigators from the CAA blamed water in the fuel system for engine trouble that preceded a fatal plane crash at Ohio University airport. The PT-19 aircraft killed Foster Pierce of Athens and injured Joe Tritipo, also of Athens, who was listed in fair condition. Wreckage was burned at the scene after the engine was removed.

Ohio University Foster Pierce Athens Joe Tritipo Tritipo Sheltering Arms Hospital Felix Sandusky Civil Aeronautics Administration Ralph M. Smeck CAA Smeck Bace University

Road Hearings Move Forward on State 329 Relocation

Athens County commissioners will conduct hearings to secure the lone easement needed to clear the eight mile State Highway 329 relocation between Stewart and Route 50 A near Amesville. A separate hearing dismissed a request to extend Alexander Township Road. a new petition must be filed and re heard. Bills totaling 15421.83 were approved from road, dog and kennel, welfare, and general funds, including rabies shot payments and crippled children care.

Athens County Stewart Amesville Alexander Township Nellie Mitchell Pleasant Hill Road St Allen Cecil Robinson Dog and Kennel Fund Ohio University Health Service

Three Are Fined After Court Street Fight

Three men were fined $5 and costs by Mayor William P. Mickle for a public street brawl that began in a Court Street establishment and moved in front of Young's Electric Shop. John Ladutko, 19, of 27 Richland Ave., John M. Mach Jr., 21, Bernie Malcolm, 21, of 82 Mill St. joined the melee and damaged a plate glass window. They will repay about $192 in damages per police chief Joseph B. Grogan.

William P. Mickle John Ladutko Richland Ave John M. Mach, Jr Bernie Malcolm Mill St Court St Young Joseph B. Grogan

Magazine Chief to Address Ohio University Camera Club

Gordon Kuster of The Columbus Dispatch will speak on color photography before Ohio University students Wednesday evening. The event for members of the Ohio U Camera Club starts at 7 30 p m in the basement of the Fine Arts building with admission by club card.

Gordon Kuster The Columbus Dispatch Ohio University Ohio U. Camera Club Fine Arts William A. Drake

Farm and Home Week Set at OSU in March

The 36th annual Farm and Home Week at Ohio State University in Columbus runs March 23 to 26. County Extension Agent Ross Wright notes programs are available at his office and explains the shift from February to March to align with student winter break.

Ohio State University Columbus Ross Wright OSU iWright Seid

OU Debating Squad Members Speak at Rotary Dinner

Ohio University Debating Squad members Lorin C. Staats Jr and Seeman J. Rose summarized the affirmative and negative views on establishing a federal world government at a Rotary noon meeting. The OU team placed second in the state tournament at Capitol University, Columbus, with 22 Ohio teams competing. Dean Gamertsfelder introduced the debaters. guest was W. A. Brungs of Columbus Rotary.

Ohio University Lorin C. Staats, Jr Seeman J. Rose Capitol University Columbus Ohio Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder W. A. Brungs

Mild temperatures accompany rainfall across region

Rain fell Monday night and Tuesday morning with mild temps, dropping from 48 to 38 then rising to 45 by 9:30 am. Rainfall measured at .52 inches. Hocking River fell to 5.09 feet after a 2.39 foot drop and is now rising.

C. N. France Hocking

Lodge Inspection Set Tonight in Coolville

Coolville Lodge 337 F and AM will hold its annual inspection this evening with District Deputy Grand Master Jesse E. Hayes as inspecting officer. The Master Mason degree will be conferred.

Coolville Coolville Lodge 337 F & AM Jesse E. Hayes

Grade Schools to Close Wednesday

All city and county elementary schools will close Wednesday for an all day workshop by the Athens County Council for Childhood Education. The event includes teachers critics and university instructors and is run with Ohio University at the OU Elementary Training School starting at 9 am.

Harper C. Pendry Glen M. Hanes Athens County Council For Childhood Education Ohio University

Kindergartens Closures Due to Illness of Teacher

Central and east side kindergartens will be closed until Thursday because teacher Pauline Collins is ill, as announced by Harper C. Pendry.

Central East Side Pauline Collins Harper C. Pendry

Kellogg Weight Control Plan booklet offers diet menus

Kellogg Co. offers a free booklet titled Kellogg's Weight Control Plan from Dept. N in Battle Creek Michigan. It provides three sets of balanced menus for all meals and days, plus insurance weight tables by body frame. It promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a protective whole-grain food.

Kellogg's Insurance Company Kellogg’s Kellogg Co Dept. N Battle Creek Mich

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