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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1949

Page

2

Flock Advice Aids Pasture Growth For Home Poultry

Ohio State University poultry expert Mahlon C. Sweet outlined how ladino clover on an acre saves about 160 dollars in feed costs versus current feed prices. He advised seeding per acre with ladino clover alfalfa red clover and grasses along with fertilizer and early oats and sudan grass for a pastureable season in Athens County.

Mahlon C. Sweet Ohio State University Sweet Sudan Athens County

Legion Banquet to Honor 26 Past Commanders

The K. T. Crossen Post invites 26 living past Legion commanders to a March 30 banquet at the Berry Hotel with Department Commander Carl W. Smith as guest and De Molet as toastmaster. Invites are coordinated by Francis A. Lavelle. program led by John W. Dowler and John P. DeMolet includes an address by Smith.

K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Carl W. Smith Columbus Berry Hotel Post Donald E. Robinson Francis A. Lavelle John W. Dowler John P. DeMolet Elza Wyatt, Jr John T. Cox Sam F. Alvarez Wilson Carr Harry Cassey DeMolet Dowler Smith Armory Joe Jenkins Robert Markham Legionnaires Paul Allen

OU Professor Speaks At Columbus Advertising Meeting

Ohio University advertising professor Karl H. Krauskopf was among guest speakers at a Columbus gathering of top U.S. advertising authorities. Thirty eight experts were scheduled to speak during the two day event.

Karl H. Krauskopf Ohio University Columbus

Snow Remains As Athens Sees Fourth Day Of Flurries

For the fourth day residents woke to snow on the ground after a light night outage. Despite warmer temperatures earlier, a low thermometer kept a snow cover as light flurries persisted this morning. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France notes the 9 a.m. reading barely above last night’s 29 degrees.

Athens C. N. France

Preston Joins Faculty At Denison University

Fred O Preston, son of Mr and Mrs John H Preston of 197 E State St, has been appointed instructor in modern languages at Denison University. He will teach French and Spanish starting Sept 1. A 1934 Ohio University graduate with a Harvard master's, he is pursuing a doctorate at Ohio State University. The Athens native, a World War I Navy armed guard officer, now lives with his wife and twin sons in Worthington.

Fred Preston John H. Preston State St Denison University Athens Kenneth J. Brown Granville Institution Ohio University Harvard University Ohio State University Worthington

Millard Bryan Dies Thursday At The Plains

Millard Bryan 53 lifelong Athens County resident died Thursday night at his home on The Plains after a heart attack. He worked as an electrician at Millfield and Chauncey mines, served in World War I, and held DU VFW and Eagles Lodge memberships. Surviving wife Violet, three daughters and four sons. Funeral Sunday 3 pm at The Plains Methodist Church with burial at Hocking Cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday noon at the residence.

Millard Bryan Athens County Plains Mr. Bryan Millfield Chauncey Mine Disabled American Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eagles Lodge Violet Betty Jean Patsy William Millard, Jr Robert Jimmie the Plains Methodist Church Donald Weller Hocking Cemetery the Plains

No Machines in Local Lodge Denial from Eagles Leader

Robert Rowan president of Aerie No. 529 asserts there are no slot machines in Athens Eagles lodge rooms. The comment follows an order by Grand Worthy President Devi Watson banning slot machines in Ohio lodges.

Athens

Airport Official Flies To Mexico City

Athens Airport director Ralph Smeck flies to Mexico City with Harold Swisher for a week long business trip. Authorities say the journey aims to conduct official business and projects.

Mexico City Ralph Smeck Athens Smeck Harold Swisher Columbus Mexico

Three Highland Ave Dog Owners Fined in Plea

Three Highland Avenue residents were fined ten dollars and costs each after pleading guilty to allowing their dogs to run at large. W. T. Donaldson R. A. Lee and F. F. E. Burnham faced charges filed by county dog warden G. J. Tewksbury and were fined by Justice of the Peace J. W. Bailey on a Wednesday court session.

Highland Ave Justice of the Peace J. W. Bailey W. T. Donaldson R. A. Lee F. F E. Burnham G. J. Tewksbury

New State Liquor Store Manager Named in Athens

J C Mulligan takes over as manager of the Athens liquor store on Wednesday following the resignation of Bert M Barnes. The department will seek a new Athens location and six to eight weeks are given to relocate. Sealed bids to lease the premises must be received by noon March 24 and forms are available locally or in Columbus.

Athens J. C. Mulligan Mulligan Athens County Democratic Executive Committee Bert M. Barnes Elliott St W. Washington St Red Men’s Lodge Oscar J. Fleckner State Liquor Department Columbus

Party Switch Of Negro Voters Traced

Ernest M. Collins of Ohio University outlined a long term shift in Negro political allegiance at Ewings Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution meeting. He noted a Republican pattern after the Civil War until 1932, then a rapid move to the Democratic Party with stronger majorities by 1948.

Ernest M. Collins Ohio University Ewings Sons of the American Revolution United States Collins Henry Wallace North

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs James Marshall Athens Route 2 a son and Mr and Mrs James Knight The Plains a daughter. Admissions include Mrs Ella Steward Albany medical and Mrs Bernice Hudnall Athens Route 1 medical along with Mrs Hazel Smith Athens Route 3 major surgery and Gerry Lee McKee Chauncey accident Calmen Kozma Millfield accident Mrs B P Venus Marietta major surgery and Mrs Jessie Dodderer Reedsville Route 1 minor surgery. Dismissals include Harry Lackey and son Athens Charles Ogg Athens Mrs Cecia Clark Athens Grace Hubier Athens Route and Nellie Fisk Athens Route 2.

James Marshall Athens James Knight the Plains Ella Steward Albany Bernice Hudnall Hazel Smith Gerry Lee McKee Chauncey Calmen Kozma Millfield B. P. Venus Marietta Jessie Dodderer Reedsville Harry Lackey Charles Ogg Cecia Clark Grace Hubier

Athens Guard Unit Holds Training Session

Tactical training of the individual by Pfe R Brumfield opened the first hour of instruction for members of the Athens unit of the National Guard Thursday night in the Armory. Lieut J M Abraham spoke to the NCO school on map reading and other sessions followed. Abraham named Battalion Supply Officer. Sgt Daverance States transferred to Company B Delaware unit.

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Four Athens residents named in report

Clinton R. Augustine aged 19 and Grace I. Thompson aged 18, both of Athens, along with Luther Ellinger 44 of Lancaster and Marie Hoffee 49 of Athens are identified in the notice.

Clinton R. Augustine Grace I. Thompson Athens Luther Ellinger Lancaster Marie Hoffee

Police Ball Plans Complete

Tickets on sale for the Policemen's Ball set for March 31 at the National Guard Armory. Patrolman Fred James, chair, notes the shift from St Patrick's Day to March 31 due to the Class B regional tournament. Rex Koons and his band will provide music from 8 30 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds fund police equipment.

National Guard Fred James James Rex Koons

Mayor Imposes Fine and Jail on Athens Man

Mayor W. P. Mickle sentenced Ermil V. Runkle, 34, Athens Route 1, to five days in city jail and a $25 fine plus costs for intoxication. Runkle had been arrested Wednesday for intoxication and charged with resisting Officers Morris and Risley. He pled guilty to intoxication and denied resisting arrest. bond of $250 on the resisting count was set and sent to the grand jury. Attorney R. W. Finsterwald represented Runkle.

W. P. Mickle Ermil V. Runkle Athens Runkle R. A. Morris Harry Risley

OU Junior Competes In Speech Contest

Robert Wilson from Rocky River, a junior in the College of Fine Arts, represents Ohio University in an individual speaking contest at Kenyon College Gambier. The event includes 14 colleges and stems from a campus oratory win. The winner advances to the interstate meeting in Chicago in April.

Robert Wilson Rocky River College of Fine Arts Ohio University Kenyon College Gambier Wilson Ohio Association of College Teachers of Speech Chicago

Auxiliary Patrol Graduates 16 In Vinton County

An Auxiliary State Highway Patrol School in Vinton County concluded with 16 graduates. Patrolman Doyle M. DeWalt led the training begun last November to reorganize the county auxiliary. A dinner at the American Legion home in McArthur preceded the ceremony with Rep. Homer Abele attending.

Vinton County Athens Doyle M. DeWalt Vinton

City Police Log Details Two Minor Collisions

Police report two minor accidents on S Congress. Ray H. Bean 66 of Guysville hit Loren M. Williams 54 of 131 Grosvenor St. at W Union and S Congress causing minor damage. James A. Russell 39 of Glouster and an auto driven by Rose Runkle sustained minor damage in an early Thursday collision on S Congress.

Ray H. Bean Guysville Loren M. Williams Grosvenor St W. Union S. Congress James A. Russell Glouster Rose Runkle Athens

Ohio State March Graduates Include Gamertsfelder

Among 882 members of the March graduating class at Ohio State University is Robert Hehn Gamertsfelder of Athens who will receive a bachelor of architecture degree Friday, the university announced.

Columbus Ohio State University Robert Hehn Gamertsfelder Athens

Mayor Fines McCumber for Intoxication at Bus Station

Charles N. McCumber aged 52 of Lieut. W Va was fined ten dollars and costs in Mayor Mickle's court after pleading guilty to intoxication. He was arrested at the bus station Wednesday night.

Charles N. McCumber W. Va William P. Mickle McCumber

Elks Name McElroy as Lodge Ruler

John H. McElroy was elected exalted ruler of the Athens Elks lodge at a Tuesday meeting in the Cline Building club rooms. Other officers named include W. W. Davis leading knight J. B. Vanity loyal knight C. J. Ailstock lecturer F. A. Lavelle secretary B. W. Radcliffe treasurer and W. W. Watkins ryler. Clarence J. Flowers becomes trustee with O. K. Parr ett and B. T. Grover. Fred Lee Tom continues as chaplain and McElroy will be local delegate to the grand lodge July convention in Cleveland with A. M. Moore as alternate.

John H. McElroy Athens’ Elks Lodge McElroy Cline Building W. W. Davis J. B. Vanity C. J. Ailstock F. A. Lavelle B. W. Radcliffe W. W. Watkins Clarence J. Flowers O.K. Parrett B. T. Grover Fred Lee Tom Ruler Grand Lodge Cleveland A. M. Moore

Four Fined on Traffic Counts in Mayor's Court

Four people were fined in Mayor William P. Mickle's court for amber light violations and parking infractions. Don Nida Edward R. Fabisco Alfred C. Connell each fined two dollars with suspended costs for driving through amber signals. John R. Calder fined five dollars for parking too close to a curb. Joe S. Cox also fined two dollars with suspended costs for failing to stop at a stop sign.

William P. Mickle Don Nida the Plains Edward R. Fabisco N. Congress Alfred C. Connell May Ave John R. Calder Rockland J. B. Grogan Athens Joe S. Cox Garfield Ave Cox E. State St

Rainbow Rangers announce All Western Horse Show

William Robinson president of the Rainbow Rangers says the All Western Horse Show will be held May 29 at the At hens County fairgrounds inviting riders and spectators to the county event.

Athens County Fairgrounds William Robinson The Rainbow Rangers

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Mechanicsburg School C. D. Arnold Stewart Alton Hanning Glenn Scott George Newburn Chesterhill Cecil Richardson Frost Gerald Beal New Marshfield Paul Linscott Trimble Legion Nelsonville Athens County Agents Association Houck & VanDyke Donald K. Barstow Seiple & Kempton F. R. Murphey and Son Oscar Fulton Cc. M. Gill D. M. Goddard Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc Dwight H. Rutherford Earl Mathews B. Dillon Frazel Jor Kaiser and Frazer Pert Leagan Ferry Sales & Service Kaiser-Frazer Peoler Red Preston Denison U Millard Bryan Eagles Chief Siquor Sheltering Arms Hospital Nellie Fisk Best Stratton Arthur H. Watkins General Mill St Athens, Ohio Elks Athens Pharmacy S. Court St Cross Bros Frank H. Cross W. Union St Atartacern Salfayne Seiple Kempton Prudential Insurance Company of America Cline Ohio TS Hard American Business Men's Research Foundation Chiaco Southeastern Ohio Social Betterment Foundation Wryne Athens Home Telephone CO C.A. Daugherty CO N. Court St DODGE Plymouth Dealers
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