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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1947

Page

5

Meigs man denies cutting charges in tavern incident

Newell Hysell, 42, of Meigs County, pleaded innocent to cutting with intent to wound after an altercation at a Sugar Creek tavern. Bound over to Athens County grand jury with $1000 bond posted by Mr. and Mrs. James Mayles. Deputy Sheriff Joyce arrested Hysell during arraignment at the Rainbow Inn location.

Rutland Athens Franz Woodworth James Mayles Walter Liggett Millfield Meigs County Newell Hysell Sugar Creek W. Washington St Hysell J. B. Grogan Liggett Rainbow Inn Frank Joyce Joyce

Marshfield Man 88 Dies in Athens Hillcrest Rest Home

Winfield Quinn aged 88 died Tuesday morning at Hillcrest Rest Home in Athens after a heart attack. He is survived by sister Mrs Latticia Wolf and three nieces and two nephews. a brother and another sister preceded him in death. Funeral services Thursday at Hoodlet Funeral Home officiated by Rev M T McDonald. Burial at New Marshfield Cemetery.

New Marshfield Winfield Quinn Hillcrest Athens Latticia Wolf Chillicothe Gertrude Andrews Beatrice Sickles Josephine Scott Quinton Quinn Murray City Harry Wolf John Nannie Mace Hoodlet T. McDonald New Marshfield Cemetery

Births and admissions at Shelter ing Arms Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Graves Athens welcome a son and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Beckley Albany welcome a son. Admitted Mrs Clarence Keck Nelsonville for major surgery. Dismissed Mrs Richard Ferguson and daughter Chauncey. Mrs Dale Nicewanger Chesterhill Mrs Kelson Phillips Wilkesville Mrs Gertrude Graham Dexter.

Lawrence Graves Athens Gerald Beckley Albany Clarence Keck Nelsonville Richard Ferguson Chauncey Dale Nicewanger Chesterhill Kelson Phillips Wilkesville Gertrude Graham Dexter

Hope and Nephew Questioned As Testimony in Case Begins

The trial of George G. Gaul Nial Koehler and Arthur Hines for larceny enters its third day as state witness Fred Harper Testifies he is Hope’s nephew and pigs disappeared from Hope farm last October. The case follows a trail from the Hope land to Gaul farm and McKeesport packing house.

George G. Gaul Nial Koehler Arthur Hines Fred Harper J. G. Hope Gaul Hope Establishment Hope McKeesport Harper Charles D. Fogle Harold Miller Athens County R. W. Finsterwald Finsterwald George Bateman Gray Hope Land Gaul Farm Hines Koehler Lyle S. Tolbert Rowland Fogle Hope Farm Canaanville Jess Roberts Carpenter Bateman Ohio University Airport Frank Rendulic

Scouts Plan Waste Paper Drive in Athens Saturday

About 60 Boy Scouts in Athens plan a citywide waste paper drive Saturday starting at 9 a.m. under Scout masters Emerson Houf and Leslie Clark, with help from junior assistant leaders. Two trucks are loaned to collect newspapers and paper of any type. Residents are asked to bundle and curb-set their waste paper for faster pickup.

Athens Raymond A. Lee Emerson Houf Leslie Clark

Former Tuppers Plains Resident Is Killed

Arthur Osborn twenty four, a former Tuppers Plains resident, was killed Monday afternoon near Marietta while laying lines for Mono gahela West Penn Electric. He is survived by his wife Ora of Parkersburg, father Fred, sisters Maxine Lennie Kathryn of Rockland, and brother Rex of Parkersburg. The body lies in state at the Rockland Baptist Church, with funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. in Reedsville Cemetery.

Coolville Tuppers Plains Arthur Osborn Marietta Ora Parkersburg Fred Maxine Lennie Kathryn Rockland Rex W. Va Rockland Baptist Church Reedsville

Jersey Cattle Club Set Meeting Friday at Pomeroy Court House

District 15 Ohio Jersey Cattle Club will meet at the Court House in Pomeroy Friday at 8 p m. D B Dougan secretary states Jersey breeders from Athens Meigs Morgan and Washington counties will attend. Parish Show proposed with Athens County Fair. Harold Knox is chairman.

Ohio Jersey Cattle Club Court House Pomeroy D. B. Dougan Athens Meigs Morgan Washington Counties Harold Knox Washington County

Sunny Skies Bring Warmth to Athens Weather

Athens residents welcomed sunny skies as temperatures climbed with 41 degrees by 10 a.m. Wednesday, up from Tuesday night's low of 21. The day marked a rise from Monday's high of 36 and Tuesday's high of 48 as reported by weather observer Mrs. C N France.

Athens C. N. France

Driver Fined for Driving While Intoxicated in Athens

Donald Hudnall, 38, of Route 1 Athens paid 100 dollars and costs after admitting to Mayor Franz Woodworth that he drove an automobile while intoxicated. City police arrested him Tuesday night on West Union Street.

Donald Hudnall Athens Franz Woodworth W. Union St

Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM to hold annual inspection

Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM announces an annual inspection Thursday at 7 30 p m. The Master Mason degree will be practiced and refreshments will be provided. Maurice Guthrie, worshipful master, urged visitors to attend.

Guysville Savannah Lodge F&am Maurice Guthrie

Woman Ninety Swears It Keeps Her Alive

Miss Hanna Dietrich of St. Louis endorses Pru-lax a laxative with cascara and senna. She credits it with restoring appetite and regular bowels after bloating gas indigestion vertigo and constipation. The ad lists Athens Pharmacy Dutton Drug Middleport Swisher Lohse Drug Pomeroy as sellers and offers a money back guarantee.

Hanna Dietrich St. Louis Pru Lax Pru-Lax Athens Pharmacy Athens Dutton Drug Company Middleport Swisher & Lohse Drug Pomeroy

Marshfield Lodge to Meet Regular Session

Regular meeting of Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM set for Thursday at 7 30 p m Master S L Collins says visitors will be welcome at the Marshfield lodge event.

Marshfield Lodge New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&am S. L. Collins

Flu scare unfounded at Ohio University says health director

Dr. E Herndon Hudson director of University health service said there is no flu epidemic or plan to close Ohio University due to illness. He reported about 100 fever cases from colds and hopes peak has passed after 1147 students were inoculated in November.

E. Herndon Hudson University Health Service Ohio University

Imes Named Toledo Manager for The McBee Co

Wilbur Imes is appointed Toledo manager by The McBee Co with headquarters in New York City. He previously resided in Athens and served the company in Southern Ohio and West Virginia during the war. The move is part of a broader McBee expansion with new territories.

Wilbur Imes Toledo McBee Co New York City Hu. C. Davis Imes Athens Ohio West Virginia McBee Davis

Democratic Movement in Japan Seen Possible

William O. Penrose, former Army major in Yokohama and Tokyo, said a liberal led democratic movement in Japan is very possible. He spoke on Japanese Re-Education at Ohio University, praising occupation forces and noting shifts in Japan’s educational program away from military training towards sports and science.

Japan William O. Penrose Yokohama Tokyo Penrose Harvard University Graduate School of Education Ohio University Hunter, Ark Douglas MacArthur Dean Evan R

Troop 55 Declares March First Aid Month

At the Ath ens Presbyterian Church Troop 55 designated March as First Aid Month. Assistant Scoutmasters Irving Hyman and Leroy Lavine will lead lectures followed by demonstrations. A local physician will present current first aid guidance applicable to daily life and merit badge requirements.

Athens Presbyterian Church Irving Hyman Leroy Lavine

Prayer Band to Meet at Graham Chapel Home

Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bobo with Mrs. Effie Chapman as leader.

Graham Chapel Elmer Bobo Effie Chapman

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Bowel Action

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets sold by all drugstores promise mild gentle relief for constipation. They act on both upper and lower bowels to produce more natural like movements with no griping. Follow label directions. 15¢ 30¢.

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Meigs Man Newsy Nellie Nme UTIL Marshfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Robert Tel Gallipolis Hollingswort S. Court St PPA Weber Heating Company Allied Sales Co West Union ST Athens, O Hope and Nephew Jersey Cattle Club Westinghouse MR. Imes Home Berry Hotel Bldg Economy Savings & Loan CO Keystone Custodian Funds Roy E. Hawk & Co Investment Securities Cline Bldg Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens, Ohio Dr Edwards More Is A&p America Bigorras and Miraay
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