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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1949

Page

5

Red Stand Is Seen at Kiwantie Club Meeting

Col William H Speichel of Ohio University declared that Russian leaders will not abandon Communism, warning any deviation would threaten party unity. He discussed Russia’s 150 dialects and the revolutionary background, with next week’s address to cover Communism. Halewell Roseberry earned a perfect attendance certificate for three years.

William H. Speichel Ohio University Speichel Communist Party Russia Speidel Ha Lewell Roseberry

Defense Files Brief On Rawlins Status In Juvenile Jurisdiction

Oral arguments are set for Wednesday morning on Grover Rawlins juvenile status. Defense filed a brief challenging jurisdiction of the juvenile court over the murder case of Eleanor Gifford. Special prosecutor T Vincent Martin called the juvenile status claims false and cited Ohio law granting juvenile court jurisdiction if the act occurred before 18 even if the complaint is filed after.

Grover Rawlins Common Pleas Court T. Vincent Martin Martin Ohio

Rotary Names AHS Students For Institute

Flora Armbruster and Frank Dilley of Athens High School were chosen for the Cincinnati Rotary Club institute of world affairs. Selection cites leadership and school involvement. Armbruster averages 3.0, Dilley 2.72. They will attend the two day event March 25 26 with other high achievers from Ohio cities.

Flora Armbruster Frank Dilley Athens High School Institute of World Affairs Cincinnati Rotary Club Dwight Rutherford Athens Rotary Club Miss Armbruster A. H. Armbruster F. B. Dilley Cincinnati Ohio

City Police to Aid Dog Warden in Athens

Athens city police will help the county dog warden control stray dogs within city limits. Chief Joseph B. Grogan said a patrolman will be assigned one day a week. County commissioners approved transferring 1868.12 to Aid to Dependent Children from relief funds as part of a Welfare Department time study ending 1948.

Athens Joseph B. Grogan Nelsonville Glouster Welfare Department

Roe Rorick Dies Monday In Athens

Roe Rorick 51 of Athens Route 2 died Monday afternoon in Athens after a heart attack. He lived his life in Athens County and previously drove school buses for Luhrig and The Plains until retiring in 1947. He is survived by his wife Ferne and five sons, plus four sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements to be set after Pvt Allen Rorick arrives from Alaska.

Roe Rorick Athens Rorick W. Washington St Luhrig Athens County the Plains Ferne Arthur Stewart Carl Raymond Gene Rorick Navy Washington, D. C Pvt Allen Rorick Army Anchorage Alaska Wes Brandenburg Nettie Wilkes Charles Grace Will Cline The Plains Ray Harmon Youngstown Florence New Marshfield Methodist Church

Parole Granted to Glouster Man Among 43 Inmates

An Athens County inmate Sam Reeves of Glouster was among 43 Ohio penitentiary paroles issued by an Associated Press report dated today. Reeves, convicted in spring 1947 for burning two abandoned houses in Glouster, will be released effective April 20.

Athens County Ohio Penitentiary Associated Press Sam Reeves Glouster

Three Athens County youths given probation with strict terms

Rolland McKibben 24 of New Marshfield Arthur 19 and Willard Hart 21 of Athens Route 2 were granted probation after pleading guilty to breaking and entering the Athens Chick Hatchery and the C A Daugherty Garage The judge warned of public criticism if they violate conditions They must repay 201 to the hatchery in $15 monthly installments report monthly to the probation officer and refrain from alcohol and related venues

Athens County Mansfield Reformatory Rolland McKibben New Marshfield Arthur Willard H. Hart Athens Athens Chick Hatchery C. A. Daugherty Common Pleas Roy D. Williams

March Weather Reverses With Snowfall and Crash

March delivered a sharp turn in Athens weather with a 61 degree high dropping to 21 at night. Snow measured by Mrs. C. N. France’s gauge reached three quarters of an inch while highways iced over. A single accident occurred on Route 50 east of Canaanville as four occupants escaped injury when their car skidded into a tree. driver Robert W. Bracken, 35, Belle Gardens, California, was identified by the State Highway Patrol.

Athens Route 50 Canaanville Robert W. Bracken Belle Gardens Calif State Highway Patrol

Charles Dunfee Dies at Age 81

Charles Dunfee 81 died Sunday morning at Athens County Home. He lived mostly in Washington County and was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by a son Austin of Columbus and a daughter Bertha Bailey of Cleveland, plus four step-relatives. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Centennial Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at White funeral home.

Coolville Charles Dunfee Athens County Washington County Dunfee Austin Columbus Bertha Bailey Cleveland Simon Roland Elmer Roland Centennial

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Howard Bobo of Athens welcome a daughter. New admissions include Clyde M Dowler Athens medical Frances F Evans Athens medical Margaret Henderson Athens major surgery Raymond Abraham Athens major surgery. Dismissed Jane A Burleigh Guysville Route 2.

Howard Bobo Athens Clyde M. Dowler Millard Douglas the Plains Frances F. Evans Margaret Henderson Raymond Abraham Jane A. Burleigh Guysville

Former Athens Woman Dies in Dayton

Helen Morris Heild 53, a former Athens resident, died Sunday in Dayton. Survived by son Howard F. Heild Jr, daughter Barbara, mother Jessie L. Morris, sisters Lucy Heinlen and A J McGarity, and brothers William O and E J Morris. Services Wednesday 1 30 p m from Whitmer Brothers funeral home Ludlow Monument Streets Dayton, burial Memorial Park Cemetery.

Helen Morris Heild Athens Dayton Howard F. Heild, Jr Barbara Jessie L. Morris Lucy Heinlen A. J. McGarity William O E. J. Morris Whitmer Brothers Funeral Home Ludlow Monument Sts Memorial Park Cemetery

Conservation Aid Methods Outlined At Athens Meeting

A Monday Athens district conservation meeting presented a working arrangement for applying soil conservation practices. Ross Wright read the plan, drawn by a three member committee, to guide cooperators with varying participation. The group adopted the Athens district annual report and approved four aid applications and four farm plans. Attendees included Roy Gilham, Edgar Dixon, Fred Dorr, Ralph Frash, Alton Hanning, Ross Wright, Eldon Weisman, and R. R. Barker.

Athens Ross Wright United States Ohio Thomas A. Jenkins Roy Gilham Edgar Dixon Fred Dorr Ralph Frash Alton Hanning Athens Soil Conservation District County Eldon Weisman R. R. Barker

Mrs. Mary Johnson 87 Dies in Athens Hospital

Mary Johnson aged 87 of 38% North Court Street died Tuesday morning after a daylong illness at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She lived in Alexander Township and Columbus before settling in Athens in 1929. Survived by three daughters, a son, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Service Thursday at 2 pm by Rev. Fred E. Luchs at Dowler Ferguson funeral home. Burial Hebbardsville.

Mary Johnson N. Court St Sheltering Arms Hospital West Virginia Alexander Township Columbus Athens Alexander Presbyterian Church American Legion Auxiliary Oliver L. Johnson Rollin E. E. Woodworth Russell Steman Bertha Johnson Harley E. Johnson Barbara Charles Steman Phillip J. Woodworth Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home Fred E. Luchs Hebbardsville

Hooper Ridge Native Dies at 69

Edward Wooley 69, longtime Hooper Ridge resident in Ames Township, died Sunday at Mt. Vernon sanitarium. Survived by two daughters Mrs. E. D. Waggoner and Mrs. Eleanor Preston, four grandchildren. wife Jessie Henry died in 1922. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. Hooper Ridge Church of Christ. Rev. Harold Jeffers. Burial Hooper Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call Fawcett-Stone funeral home, Chesterhill.

Edward Wooley Hooper Ridge Ames Township Mt. Vernon Leonard Sarah Wolfe Wooley E. D. Waggoner Marietta Eleanor Preston Columbus Jessie Henry Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Harold Jeffers Hooper Ridge Cemetery Fawcett- Stone Chesterhill

Driver Fined After Switching Traffic Plea

James Farrell 21 of Lower Campus Athens entered guilty plea for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle in Mayor Mickle's court. He was fined $5 and costs after police cited him Friday night for multiple traffic violations. Farrell had posted $20 bond after first pleading innocent Saturday.

James Farrell Lower Campus Athens William P. Mickle Farrell

Inspection Set at Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM

Inspection of Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will be conducted Thursday at 7 30 p m Visitors will be welcome said J O Cottle master

New Marshfield Constitution Lodge F&am J. O. Cottle

Market report card for Cincinnati consumer grades

Cincinnati markets report consumer grades with U S A large and medium classifications. Wholesale grades show extras large and current receipts list good quality figures.

Cincinnati U.S. A

Welfare Institution Farms Used As Testing Centers

Athens Rotarians heard Homer B. Gaul chief agriculturist of the Ohio State Welfare Department describe state farms as testing centers for farmers and as sources of food for wards. He noted 18 000 acres statewide while 160 farms exceed 1000 acres each and said fertilizer use increased production 30 percent.

Ohio Athens Homer B. Gaul Ohio State Welfare Department Ohio State University Gaul Athens State Hospital Ohio State Experiment Station

Poster Contest Slated for Athens Pupils

The third annual poster campaign by the Women's Christian Temperance Union opened Monday for Athens school children and runs to April 29. Judges include Mrs. John Edwards Rev Joe B Maffett and John Jagers. Prizes of 7 3 and 1 are offered in senior junior and elementary divisions. Posters must be 22 by 28 inches on cardboard and carry student and school names off poster. Topics supplied by WorTu.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Athens Mildred Murphy Ethel Woolf John Edwards Joe B. Maffett John Jagers WorTu

Amenville man fined in traffic signal case

Kenneth Quinn aged 22 of Amenville was fined 2 dollars with suspended costs after pleading guilty in Mayor William P. Mickle's court to failing to obey an automatic traffic signal.

Coats Kenneth Quinn Amenville William P. Mickle Quinn

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Defense Files Rawlins Rotary AHS Freestone Ann Page Callie Florida City Police Prospect Party Aerie Home Corner Court & Carpenter F. O. E. Aerie NO Kenneth Sands Republic Gas Republic Weber Heating CO W. Union St Post Office Post Blaine R. Goldsberry Athens Stalians St.Joseph Schenley SYRA Schenley Distillers Corp. AY Ohio Valley Exterminator Company H. A. Locke Mgr Carpenter Hardware CO Logan Meigs CO Rep Middleport Bud Juhling East State ST DIAL Athens, Ohio
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