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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1947

Page

5

Krauskopf Named to OU Scholarship Post

Dr Karl H Krauskopf advertising professor was named chairman of Ohio University Committee for Reorganizing and Encouraging Scholarship succeeding Dr A B Sias. Committee aims to create an intellectual climate to boost broad student scholarship with a 2500 dollar fund including 2000 from the Ohio University Fund and 500 from the spring graduating class of last year.

Karl H. Krauskopf Ohio University A. B. Sias John C. Baker Ohio U. Teading Krauskopf Ohio University Fund, Inc Elizabeth Andersoh E. H. Gaylord Carl

Notable Ohio University Faculty and Students Named

A list of faculty members including Hanson and Krauskopf plus student members like Helen Summers Nancy Quackenbush and Morton Grossman is provided. Dr Krauskopf joins Ohio University as a faculty member in 1935 with degrees from Illinois and Northwestern and past teaching at Friends Northwestern Chicago College of Commerce and Ashland.

Krauskopf Friends University Northwestern University Chicago College of Commerce Ashland College University of Illinois Northwestern

Sub Teacher Shortage Hits Athens Schools

A critical substitute teacher shortage affects Athens city schools per Superintendent Harper C. Pendry. Regular substitutes left for permanent positions or illness. veteran wives and others moved on or took full time posts. Demand centers on high school subjects with some need for elementary substitutes. qualified applicants should contact Athens High School superintendent's office.

Harper C. Pendry Pendry Athens High School

Bassett Pleads Guilty On Expired Plates Charge

Roger G. Bassett aged 25 of New Marshfield pleaded guilty to operating a car with expired plates. Mayor Franz Woodworth fined him five dollars and costs after a Wednesday afternoon hearing. city police made the arrest.

Roger G. Bassett New Marshfield Franz Woodworth

Cross-Examination Highlights Larceny Trial in Gaul Case

Sheriff Bateman testified on the witness stand detailing visits by Gaul and discussants about hogs and cattle linked to the Athens and McKeesport shipments. Defense counsel and E. S. Finsterwald examined deputies and witnesses including Stolbert Poston and Mrs. J G Hope as the case hinges on missing hogs, shipments, and alleged lies.

George Bateman George G. Gaul Nial Koehler Arthur Hincec Kaeur Srr Bateman Gaul Hope Hines Koehler Lancaster McKeesport Athens Finsterwald E. S. Finsterwald Arthur Hines Gray Frank Joyce Dorothy Parmiter Lyle Stolbert Stewart Route I Stolbert Gaul Farm Poston Fogle Belpre Coolville Roy Robinson Route 3 B&o Tom Seel Robinson Seel Cornwell J. G. Hope

State Official AmVet Head to Speak Sunday at Founders Day

Fred J. Milligan of Columbus, director of commerce and head of the Ohio AmVets, will be principal speaker Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Berry Hotel for the Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Founders Day. The event includes burning a mortgage on the fraternity property and a 99th national fraternity anniversary, with about 200 attendees expected.

Fred J. Milligan Columbus Berry Hotel Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Milligan Ohio AmVets Thomas J. Herbert Blaine R. Goldsberry Richard McKinstry

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Mrs. and Mrs. William Sharp of Amesville welcome a daughter. Admitted Ed Wolfe of Nelsonville for major surgery. E E Romine of Middleport receives medical care. Dismissals include Mrs. Charles Chandler and son of Athens and several Athens residents. Cora Brunton of Glouster and Owen Burke of Zaleski also noted.

William Sharp Amesville Ed Wolfe Nelsonville E. E. Romine Middleport Flo Hull Athens Billie Robert Neal Cora Brunton Glouster Owen Burke Zaleski

Wednesday Warmest Day in Two Months in Athens

Athens recorded its warmest day in two months as the thermometer hit 59 degrees measured by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France. February’s high reached 58 on the 14th, while early Thursday saw a cloudy haze and sun obscured skies with temperatures at 41 by 10 a.m., matching Wednesday’s morning reading after a night low of 27.

Athens C. N. France

Radio Show To Be Brought Here By DAV

The WPAR radio show from Pan raenyeg Wa Va will visit Athens High School Auditorium on April 9 at 7 30 p m. The event is sponsored by Conrath Bean Chapter 37 DAV to raise rehabilitation funds. Ernest McGraner, commander, says any veteran discharged for disease or injury is eligible for membership.

WPAR Pan Raenyeg Wa. Va Athens High School Conrath Bean DAV Ernest McGraner

VA officials address 150 veterans at Ewing auditorium

About 150 veterans attended a Tuesday night meeting at Ewing auditorium where VA officials discussed vocational rehabilitation GI loans medical services and veterans insurance. Officials from Columbus Marietta and Cincinnati spoke and answered questions after airing concerns.

Veterans Administration Ewing Auditorium N. K

Bus Line To Start Friday On Route 56

The Blue Arrow Bus Co. operating from Athens will start a four-round trip per day Route 56 service on Friday. Co-owner Warren Dotson says the 18 passenger bus will run Athens to the terminal near Route 75 at Orland taking about an hour. Weekend departures are 8 am 1 pm 5 pm and 9 pm. Reuben Swinehart is a business partner.

Blue Arrow Bus Co Athens Warren Dotson Dotson State St Greyhound Bus Orland Reuben Swinehart

Officials Urge Completion of RC Campaign

Ellen Biddle of the Athens County Red Cross announces three additions to the volunteer solicitor teams Helen Zimmerman Ames Township Mrs Dale Hart and Mrs William Ruston Zone 3 Athens residential district. Herman W Humphrey drive chairman urges township residents to complete solicitations and report to HQ so the $9000 drive may finish this week. Dwight H Rutherford business solicitations chair says all business contributions must be collected by Saturday at the latest.

Ellen Biddle Athens County Red Cross Helen Zimmerman Ames Dale Hart William Ruston Athens Herman W. Humphrey Dwight H. Rutherford

Bridge Paint Bids Awarded in Athens County Projects

Three Athens County bridge painting bids were awarded by the State Highway Department. Miller Construction Co. won on US 50 and state routes 144 329 56 691 682 78 280 with bids under estimates. Hatcher Bros. won for US 33 56 278 677 328. Harold P. Essig of 20 Athens was fined after a patrol arrest for driving with out an operator's license.

Athens County State Highway Department Associated Press Athens Miller Construction Co Massillon Miller

Athens High Debaters Travel to Marietta District Speech Contest

The Athens High School debate team will compete in the Marietta District Speech Contest at Marietta High School with participants from Newcomerstown McArthur and Marietta. Winners advance to the State Finals in Columbus March 28 29. Judges include A C LaFollette and Emmett Rowles.

Athens High Marietta Athens High School Marietta High School Newcomerstown McArthur Ohio School Speech League Columbus Ohio Athens Jo Ann Paterna al Gubitz Joan Vance Carolyn Herbert Tom Dowler Linda Pedigo A. C. LaFollette Emmett Rowles Ohio University Emma Lee McCabe Flora Armbruster Ann Rowles Joanne Maxim Carol Sullivan Maynard Mansfield Dick Firby Dick Williams Dale Twyeman Norma Beal Elizabeth Ann Snowde Barbara Mathews Margaret Robe Frank Dilley Paul Atwell Evelyn del Rina Priscilla Cook Rhea Lou Evans James Fox Nora Jean Evans Charlotte Hawn Kenneth Wolff Carli Roberts Rupp Mariettas Miss Reece Nelsonville Campe Marietta High

Traffic Light Timing Changes For Athens City

Police report says Court St lights switched to move more cars through the business section with fewer stops. Chief J B Grogan notes postwar traffic growth and that six to eleven autos now pass on green where five or six did before. He warns drivers not to race amber lights and to wait for green.

Court St Athens J. B. Grogan Grogan

Williams Fined for Driving Without License in Coolville

Joseph Williams of Texas was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor John Aiken Coolville after his arrest by the State Highway Patrol on a charge of driving without an operator’s license.

Joseph Williams Texas John Aiken Coolville State Highway Patrol

Pa Restores Harmony With Rocking Chair Squeak Tale

Pa Hoskins buys a new rocker to replace Ma Hoskins worn chair after thirty years. She secretly enjoys the old chair again, and he hides the new one. He returns Ma’s chair and, with a beer in hand, accepts her small pleasure as equal to his own.

Ma Hoskins Pa Hoskins

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Athens Messenger Kellogg's Alu Blue Arrow Bus Line Athens-Marshfield Rts A.M P.M Burger van Dyke Market Economy Savings & Loan CO AmVet MR. Milligan Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Chandler Barton Blair RC Campaign Harold P. Essig Zemo EMO Marcinko Fort St Jack Wieners Richland Ave Dial Joe Marsin Hoskinses Desprise United States Brewers Foundation Ohio Food Market Alcea Concord
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