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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1946

Page

5

Bachelor Club Hears Review of Broadway Plays

Fourteen members of the Bachelor Club met at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Fred Luchs to hear a review of current Broadway plays by Professor George Starr Lasher. Plans were made for the election of officers at the next meeting on Sunday, March 100. Attendees included Miss Lillian E. Clark, Mr. Pat Brider, Mr. John Clark, Miss Janet Brandle, Miss Marjorie Landrum, Miss Judy Kahler, Mr. Harold Sauer, Miss Alice Stair, Mr. John F. Schmittauer, Miss Bertha Vickers, Mr. Harold L. Jeter, and Mr. Wesley Miller.

Bachelor Club Fred Luchs George Starr Lasher Lillian E. Clark Pat Brider John Clark Janet Brandle Marjorie Landrum Judy Kahler Harold Sauer Alice Stair John F. Schmittauer Bertha Vickers Harold L. Jeter Wesley Miller

66 Degree High Recorded Sunday in Athens

Hundreds of Athens residents enjoyed pleasant weather as the 66 degree high drew people outdoors. Last night’s low was 35 degrees and the Hocking River fell to 4.90 feet, per weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

Athens C. N. France Hocking

John E Nibert dies at 73 in Athens Ohio

John E Nibert 73 died at 8 30 am Monday at his home 63 Hooper St after a three month illness He was born in Gallipolis lived in Galha County and Athens since 1930 He worked at Boys Industrial School near Lancaster 14 years and Athens State Hospital until 1936 He was a member of the Eureka Masonic Lodge Surviving wife Flora a son Roger Stewart Nurbert Chattanooga Tenn a sister Mrs Wade Saunders Northrup Ohio a brother Orlando Nibert Gallipolis and several nephews and nieces Funeral services will be announced after the son arrives from Chattanooga

John E Nibert Hooper St Nibert Gallipolis Galha County Boys Industrial School Lancaster Athens Athens State Hospital Masonic’ Lodge Eureka Flora Roger Stewart Nurbert Chattanooga Tenn Wade Saunders Northrup Ohio Orlando Nibert Nice Chattanooga

Driver Fined After Wreck

Stanley A Pinell, 30, Columbus, fined $25 and costs for reckless driving after a collision on route 682 about 25 miles south of the junction of routes 33 and 682. Richard B Rypma, 22, of 362 Richland Ave, and Pinell’s car were slightly damaged. no injuries. Pinell appeared in Mayo Franz Woodworths office yesterday evening.

Stanley A Pinell Columbus Richard B Rypma Richland Ave Finells Pinell Mayo Franz Woodworths

Ohio University president joins governors committee on higher education

President John C Baker of Ohio University was named to a 12 member governor’s panel to survey Ohio’s higher education resources and propose remedies for enrollment and housing strains. The panel includes university leaders and college presidents with plans for extension schools in high school buildings to handle anticipated fall enrollment.

John C Baker Ohio University Oho Pas Frank J. Lausche Baker Ohio Portsmouth Zanesville Chilacothe Gov Lauseche Howard L. Bevis Ohio State University Clyde Hissong Department of Education R B Oldfather One High School Principals Association Charles Wesley Wilberforce University C J Steiner St. Xavier University Winfred G. Leutner Western Reserve University Gordon K Chalmers Kenyon College Ernest H Wilkins Oberlin College Raymond D. Walters University of Cincinnati Phillip C . Nash University of Toledo Hazelton E Simmons University of Akron

Postmaster Exam Slated for Muirfield Appointment

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination to fill the postmaster position at Muirfield. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship, residency in the delivery area for at least a year, and good physical condition. Applications due by March 27 at the Civil Service Commission. William Jordan III, Mrs Harley Gilbert, 253 W Union St, called to Mansfield due to his father William Jordan’s critical illness. Jordan was a former Athens resident.

United States Civil Service Commission Muirfield United States Civil Service Com William Jordan III Harley Gilbert W.union St Mansjfield William Jordan Jordan Athens

Forest Agent To Speak At Grange Hall Meeting

A forestry meeting on the subject The Sealing of Timber for All Purposes will be held at Ath ens Grange Hall Wednesday March 8 at 8 pm. County Agent Ross Wright announced F W Dean extension foresters from Wooster will be present and representatives of the wood pulp industry have been invited.

Athens Grange Hall Ross

J E Sherlock Dies at Home After Illness

James Edward Sherlock 71 died at his home 103 E Union St after a long illness. A Spanish American War veteran with the First Division, Second Army Corps, he belonged to Athens Camp 78 US Spanish War Veterans. Survived by wife Ida, son Harold, granddaughter Betty Jo, former wife Helen Sherlock of Los Angeles, sister Emma Chappelear Buckeye Lake, and half-brothers Dwight and John Boise. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Dowler and Ferguson with burial in West Union St Cemetery. Rites at the grave by Spanish American War veterans. Friends may call at home Tues noon to Wed noon.

James Edward Sherlock Union St Mr Sherlock Second Army Corps Athens Ida Oxley Sherlock Harold Betty Jo Helen Sherlock Los Angeles Emma Chappelear Buckeye Lake Dwight John Boise Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home E C Kenney West E. Union St

Schloss Family Estate Passes To Philip Schloss

Anna May Schloss's will directs the Schloss Manufacturing firm to Philip M. Schloss. Administrators Anna R North and Edward E Rosser, Nelsonville, oversee the estate with eight cash bequests totaling 4,000 to relatives. St Paul's Church Athens receives 500. Remainder split among six nieces and nephews including Rosser and Peters families. Mrs Schloss dies in Athens on February 8. she had owned the firm since her husband’s death a decade ago.

Schloss Manufacturing Company Philip M. Schloss Anna May Schloss Athens County Schloss Edward C. Schloss St. Paul's Catholic Church Athens Anna R. North Edward E Rosser Nelsonville Frank Schloss Bertha Schloss Stumpf Rose Schloss Lena Schloss Leben Belle Schloss Lavelle William Gilmore Katherine Gilmore Margaret L. Rosser Margaret R McMahon Highland Park Mich Floyd Rosser Detroit Ann Rosser North Virginia Peters Geyer Royal Oak David Peters Jr Ann Ar‘bor Mrs Schloss S. Congress St

Fox Attack Report Near Columbia Two

A gray fox attacked John Shep fard and two coworkers in a field in Columbia Two, Meigs County. The animal, said to have tried to climb a tractor, was killed with a wrench and forks. No rabies test can be performed as the fox is buried. Dr H T Philips notes none were bitten.

John Shepfard Columbia Meigs H. T. Philips Athens City Phillips

Lt Col Matthews Returns From Overseas Career Highlighted

Lt Col Robert S Matthews returns from six months of overseas duty including the Okinawa campaign and Korea occupation forces. He visits Windy Hills farm with wife Marjorie Beasley and their nine month old daughter Candace. He earned the Bronze Star in Okinawa and led the 23rd Ordnance Battalion at Inchon. In civilian life he was manager of the Athens Ford Agency.

Okinawa Korea Robert S Mattthews Windy Hills Farm Marjorie Beasley Candace Matthew 23Rd Ordnance Battalion Inchon Matthews Athens Ford Agency

Felix Ragouski Dies at Jacksonville Home

Felix Ragouski, 74, died Sunday at his Jacksonville home. Survived by brother Andrew of Springfield Tl. Funeral held at Blower Funeral Home in Giouster Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev Charles Walsh. Burial at Glouster Cemetery.

Jacksonville Felix Ragou Ska Jacksonille Andrew Springfield Blower Funerals Home Giouster Charles Walsh Glouster Cemetery

Mrs Mary Jones Dies In Ohio City Relative Notice

Relatives in Albany are advised of the death of Mrs Mary Dailey over age 95, mother of Dr Dailey Panes of Berne Indiana. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p m in Wren Indiana.

Albany Dailey Berne Ind Mary Dailey Ohio City Jones Wren, Ind

Building permits issued in February at City Hall

Building permits issued at City Hall during February included Charles Breimimg Morris Ave garage 900 dollars D H Goff 10 N Lancaster St remodeling of residence 800 Andy's Confectionery 5S Shannon Ave addition to restaurant 500 dollars

City Hall Charles Breimimg Morris Ave D.H Goff Lancaster St Andy's Confectionery Shannnon Ave

Field Supervisor to Accept Farm Loan Applications at Athens

Field Supervisor Delmar J Kunz, head of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office, will accept applications from farmers at the County Agent's office in Athens from 2 pm to 4 pm on March 14 for loans to grow crops or buy livestock feed.

Delmar J Kunz Emergency Crop and Feeds Loan Athens Ipm

Autoist Fined 100 for Driving Under The Influence

Eldon Hardy 25 The Plains pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence. He was fined 100 dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Franz Woodworth on Route 33 near Circle Hill. Laurence Niggemeier 62 Guysville Route 2 also pleaded guilty to DUI and was fined 100 dollars with costs and a 10 day jail sentence suspended for good behavior. Fred A. Harper 24 Athens Route 43 was fined 25 dollars and costs for speeding 64 mph on Route 33 north of Athens. Raymond L. Wiley 25 S Shafer Sr was fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding 62 mph on the same highway. it was his first offense.

Eldon Hardy the Plains Franz Woodworth State Highway Patrol Hardy Circle Hill Woodworth Laurence Niggemeyer Guysville Fred A.harper Athens Wood

Printing Ballots Contract Awarded by Board of Elections

The Union Printing Co won a 600 contract for ballot printing, with Lawhead Press as the only other bid at 540. Military ballots will be ready April 10, per board clerk David Johnson. The Elections Board reappointed Chairman John C. Carl and David Johnson to two year terms.

Union Printing Co Board of Elections Lother Lawhead Press David Johnson John C. Carl Nelsonville Johnson

Plains Open Red Cross Drive Workers Named Chairman

The Plains residents began a Red Cross drive Friday with Mrs Paul Tipton as chairman. Solicitors include Mrs Fred Nida Mrs Edward Agin Mrs Herman Howard Mrs Lucy McDonald Mrs Ruth Kovalick Mrs Luke Hardy Mrs Marion Snyder Mrs Harold Winefordner Mrs Grant Michael Mrs Denzil Gabriel Mrs Langel and Miss Elva Cooper at The Plains School.

the Plains The

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Textured Health Claim

For over 40 years Dr F M Edwards, an Ohio doctor, offered Olive Tablets to ease constipation and headaches. The ad claims Olive Tablets are vegetable and gently thorough, improving bile flow and bowel movements with no gaping or weakening effects. Prices listed as 0¢, 30¢, 60¢.

F. M. Edwards Ohio Dr. Edwards

Alpha Delta Pi Initiation Banquet At Student Grill

Alpha Delta Pi held its annual initiation banquet at the Student Grill on Saturday night March 2. The 18 new initiates received gifts corsages and diplomas while the active chapter and several alumnae attended. Louise Schroeder and Betty Smart presided with a chapter sweetheart song performed by Zetta Oakes. Initiation services were conducted Friday evening March 1.

Alpha Delta Pi C. C .Mushkan Allen R Kresge G. B. Paulsen G O Staneart Betty Kay Storey Betty Lou McConnaughey Mattie Albaugh Louise Schroeder Betty Smart

Hundredth birthday, Englishwoman gets permanent wave

Portland woman Mrs. Harry Francklin celebrated her 100th birthday with a first ever permanent wave. Born in England she had been a frail infant but lived to 100, receiving messages from royal and world leaders. She enjoyed gifts, reads detective stories, and plans to live 100 more years to eat birthday cake.

Portland Ore Harry Francklin Red Cross England Truman

Club Calendar and Fellowships Gather for Week

Community groups plan meetings through Monday and Tuesday at various locations including Hotel Berry IOOF Hall and private homes. Esther Class of First Christian, Wesleyan Service Guild, Athens Woman’s Music Club, Social Literary Club, Sayre Study Circle, and Albany Wednesday Club announce schedules and hosts for March.

WBA Review Ioof Hall Wesleyan Service Guild Dean Voigt Park Place Ooo Hathamar First Methodist Church Athens Woman's Music Club Mary T. Noss University Terrace R L.morton High St Ooe Sayre Study Circle Mamie Steele N. High St

PERSONALS AND GUESTS AT THE JONES AND ALESHIRE HOMES

Mr and Mrs. 5 I. Jones of Columbus visited relatives Sunday at 26 Church St with Robert H Jones and family. Jones, released from the Navy, returned from the Pacific War theater in January and had not seen his brother since. Guests included Carl Wiseman, Fred Muller, and Don Hilty of Chillicothe for the Class A basketball tournament, while C. E. Russell and Mrs. Dean hosted visitors from Point Pleasant. Charles W Harrison, formerly of The Plains and now in Lewistown Pa, spent two weeks with the Aleshire family, visiting relatives in The Plains Middleport and Gallipolis before returning home.

I. Jones Columbus Robert H Jones Church St Jones Navy Guam Carl Wiseman Fred Muller Don Hilty Chillicothe C. E. Russell Point Pleasant Frank C Dean Second St Charles W Harrison the Plains Lewistown David Alelshire David Aleshire Harry Harrison Jeff Harrison Athens Dan Harrison Clifton W. Va Middleport Gallipolis Pennsylvania

Beauty trick matches nail polish with tortoise shell frames

Nail polish shades paired to tortoise shell eyeglass frames emerge as a chic beauty accessory. Models and fashion figures endorse matching nails to frames, suggesting a coordinated look for corrective or anti glare glasses and related gear. Also notes a Shrine dinner and an Order of the Eastern Star chapter meeting with potluck suppers and programs.

Alicia Hart

Married People's Class Meets at Home of Mrs Howdyshel

Twenty one members of the Married People's Class of the Christian Church gathered Monday at Mrs Jeanetes Howdyshel's home. Devotions were led by Mrs Gwen Toliom, business session followed, and refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Frances Wille Jams. Chase Circle of Ruth plans a full day meeting at Mrs Maynard Coates's Athens Route Five on Thursday March 7.

Christian Church Jeanetes Howdyshel Gwen Toliom Frances Wille Jams Chase Circle OF Bute Chase Ruth Maynard Coates Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof G. S. Lasher John E. Nibert Lydia E Lydia E. Pinkham Foon Gallia Beauty Meat Department Soc Grange Hall J. E. Sherlock Philip Schloss Fox Col. Matthews Felix Ragouski Mary Jones Autoist Plains de Loss Doughty Glouster Audrey Blower Dr.Edwards Aivics Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co Lostro Building Athens, Ohio Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Student Berry H. A. Elkins E State St Esther First Christian M H Mitchel Gee Frank Dean Robin First Christian Church Carlos Cameron Beals Real Estate Loan Headquarters the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Minear Ieee Coliseum Parkersburg America the OY Woodchopper Woony Herman and His Orchestra BLUE Flames Sam
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