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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1949

Page

2

Athens Board of Trade approves membership drive plan

At the Berry Hotel the Athens Board of Trade voted about 25 members to empower Board Governor P F Good and panel chairmen to develop a campaign to strengthen the board. They may hire an executive secretary later.

Athens Board of Trade Berry Hotel P. F. Good A. E. Whaley White's Mill State Highway Department Guysville Ohio Senate Ohio Whaley Athens

Rawlins Murder Case Set After Plea Overruled

Grover E. Rawlins faces arraignment on first degree murder charges after a common pleas court overruled a plea of abatement. Counsel argued jurisdiction issues since Rawlins was a juvenile at the time, with the case transferred from juvenile to county court. Special prosecutor T Vincent Martin and clerks testified, clearing the way for arraignment.

Grover E. Rawlins Common Pleas Rawlins Eleanor Hb. Gifford Harry Dodds, Jr Lima Hal H. Rowland Erle Bridgewater Common Pleas Court Rowland and Bridgewater T. Vincent Martin

Police Demonstrate Gas Gun For City Officials

City officials and five police officers witnessed a Lake Erie Chemical Co demonstration of a gas gun and projectiles in a vacant field near the waterworks. The device is shown to aid in dislodging barricaded armed individuals without causing injury. Chief J P Grogan says it could benefit the department as none within 50 miles possess such equipment. Estimated cost 106 dollars.

Lake Erie Chemical Co Cleveland J. P. Grogan

Lions Hear State Patrol Air Enforcement details

Lt. E. P. Webb outlined state highway patrol air activity to the Athens Lions Club. Training is conducted in Columbus and at posts to enforce aero nautical laws, investigate aircraft accidents and license issues, and monitor reckless piloting. The patrol uses an aeroplane with radio to aid traffic control and emergency response.

E. P. Webb State Highway Patrol Athens Lions Club Columbus Webb Aeronautical

Athens High Debaters Headed to OSU Finals in Columbus

Athens High School’s debate squad travels Friday to Columbus for the state finals at Ohio State University. They qualified via district competition and will start at 10:30 Friday with an assembly, ending with Saturday finals. Last year Lima Central won the state title.

Athens High Columbus Ohio State University Athens Lima Central Lima Indiana

Bright Sun Raises Temperatures After Cold Spell

A sunny morning pushed temperatures from 15 degrees last night to 24 by 9 am Today while yesterday’s high stayed under 30. A trace of snow remained unmeasured as the Hocking River receded to 4.72 this morning.

Athens men fined for letting dogs roam during quarantine

William H. Dawson and D. L. Keffer of Athens were fined $10 and costs by Justice J. W. Bailey for permitting dogs to run at large in violation of a county quarantine. Affidavits were signed by County Dog Warden G. J. Tewksbury.

William H. Dawson D. L. Keffer Athens Justice of the Peace J. W. Bailey G. J. Tewksbury

Robber Notes Spark Parking Meter Protest in Athens

An Athens citizen left a note on a parking meter reading I put 20 cents into this robber at 12 o'clock noon. Patrolman Harold E Shields replied with a second note on a parking ticket stating Robber was checked at 12 55 this date and found to be OK. The irate citizen and his nickel were expected at police headquarters soon.

Athens Harold E. Shields

Jukes Named To New Post At Ohio University

Vincent Jukes associate professor in the College of Fine Arts at Ohio University received a temporary appointment as assistant to Albert C. Gubitz director of off-campus relations. Jukes remains faculty supervisor of WOUN and will contact prospective students and outline OU advantages to high school graduates.

Vincent Jukes College of Fine Arts Ohio University Albert C. Gubitz Jukes WOUN Gubitz

Waterloo Leads Red Cross Drive Completes Campaign

Waterloo Township tops the Red Cross campaign in the county reporting $154.85 collected toward a $150 goal. Chairman Helen Stright said five solicitors gathered the funds with more to report.

Waterloo Township Red Cross Helen Stright

Engineers Club to Hear Steam Power Talk at OU

John G. Martin of Cincinnati will speak on Steam for Power at the Ohio University Engineers' Club meeting in Chemistry Auditorium Thursday evening. For the April 21 session Col. Harry Pockras, Huntington WV, chief engineering assistant, will discuss the proposed Hocking River diversion project and its impact on the river's course.

John G. Martin Cincinnati The Ohio University, Engineers’ Club Chemistry Auditorium Col Harry Pockras Huntington W. Va Hocking River

Rorick Rites Friday Funeral Services Planned

Funeral services for Roe Rorick 51 of Athens Route 2 who died Monday afternoon will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the New Marshfield Methodist Church with obituary details pending local arrangements.

Roe Rorick Athens New Marshfield Methodist Church

Legion Post 21 Meeting Announced for Wednesday Evening

K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home, announced today.

K. T. Crossen American Legion

Sunis-A Sinus Remedy Promises Hopeful Relief

A health ad touts Sinus Now as tested and proven for daytime vitality and nighttime rest. It claims to suit sufferers who have tried many remedies and urges customers to consult their local druggist for Sunis-A.

Way to Believe Itchy Pimples

When your skin is irritated with pimples red blotches and itching torture here is fast relief. Get a 40c box of Petersons Ointment at your druggist and apply this soothing balm. Promptly relieves smarting and itching. Your skin looks better feels better. Money back if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

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