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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
8
Mrs. Marion Abell, an instructor at Union Furnace School, was rushed to a Columbus hospital Wednesday evening for emergency surgery after a medical event.
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 55 representing officers from four Southeastern Ohio counties voted unanimously in Logan to oppose two bills granting the governor power to remove sheriffs and to elect police chiefs for two year terms. The group approved a 40 hour week for peace officers and criticized politicization of law enforcement.
Nelsonville high school hosted Episcopal minister Rev Rol lin S Polk as guest speaker for the assembly program arranged by the assembly committee led by sponsor Miss Mary Sharp. Janie Krieg served as mistress of ceremonies as the band performed several numbers including On a Slow Boat to China and Underneath the Arches.
Mr and Mrs S D Case and Shirle Canton and the Tippies spent a weekend with Emma Tippie and Warren Darby. Grant Tippie stayed for weeks. Oscar Albaugh returned to Detroit due to his brother Willard’s illness at Hocking Valley hospital. Other trips included Foster family visits to Columbus and relatives in Franklin and Logan.
The East PTA will meet Friday at 3 p.m. in the East building. Fifth and sixth grades will present a program.
Detroit reports Mary Garden famed opera singer of another generation will return from retirement in Scotland to make a lecture tour in the United States next fall. The National Arts Foundation announced the plan as Garden resumes public activity at age 72.
Girl Scouts of Nelsonville mark 37th year with ceremonies at Little House Saturday two p.m. Brownie Troops 4 and 6 and Intermediate Troops 1 and 9 attend at two, Troops 5 10 7 2 and three Troop 3 at four. All meet at First Presbyterian Church Sunday ten thirty a.m. for services.
Nelsonville High School senior class plans a weekend paper drive. Donations should be on porches or curb by 3 PM Friday. papers collected after 3:45 PM. Proceeds fund a trip to Washington for the seniors.
TOKYO. Tired of haggling, sunejiro Hiratsuka, a cork materials manufacturer from Hokkaido, turned Ersata’s management over to 30 workers declaring I give you the company manage it as you please. The unusual transfer signals a far reaching move to empower employees.
Dr E C Smith of Government department Ohio University spoke on United Nations and their contribution to world peace before the Business and Professional Woman's Club at a First Methodist Church dinner. Mrs Doris Pergrin presided as film Ohio Schools in 49 was shown and school bills were discussed.
The Buchtel Band Boosters sponsor a benefit basketball game at the high school gym tonight at 7 30. Proceeds support band programs and student activities.
The Zion League of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Lancaster will stage three one-act plays at the local church on Jackson Street in Nelsonville. The event is Friday March 11 at 7 30 p m with admission at the door. Public invited. Plays include Say It With Taffy The Dummy and Rats.
The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Mary Mc Collum on Canal Street. A potluck meal will be served.
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