Athens High to establish O L Wood Memorial Scholarship
A board of trade meeting of Athens High School graduates forms the Oliver L Wood Memorial Fund to fund an OU scholarship for needy Athens High graduates. Eleven members plan to locate over 2000 alumni, deposit funds at Ohio University, and determine annual award details. Mr Wood served 20 years as Athens High principal and died February 1.
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Oliver L. Wood
Ohio University
Athens High
Board of Trade Office
AHS
Wood
Bernadine
Charles Dalton
Athens High School
Bernadine Main
Sol Rosenberg
J. William Roberson
Earl Hooper
Bernadine Farrell
Howard Bobo
Richard Shoemaker
John Good
Jacquelyn Deem
James Dilley
Messenger Newsphoto
Education Crucial for Democracy Says Ohio Professor
Dr. Harry E. Benz of Ohio University warned that democracy suffers when the public neglects public issues or when schooling fails to teach civic content. He urged modernizing high school curricula to reflect 1952 needs while preserving valuable past material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Benz
Ohio University
Chemistry
Benz
Driver cited after two-car collision on N Lancaster Street
Police said Fred South of 107 N Lancaster St turned left into a driveway and collided with Clarence B Cash of 1 Woodland Ave. Both cars were heavily damaged. South was charged with failure to yield, pleaded innocent at arraignment before Mayor Peter B Seel, and was bound to the grand jury.
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N. Lancaster St
Fred South
Clarence B. Cash
Woodland Ave
South
Peter B. Seel
Vrs Robson Former Athens Resident Dies
Mrs Agusta Koker Robson 75 former Athens resident died Monday at her Fairfield Illinois home Daughter of Jacob and Adaline Koker she married William Robson of Fairfield in 1907 Surviving relatives include brother Carl Koker Thornville sisters Hattie Junod and Lena Mathews both of Athens Route 3 Funeral services and burial were held in Fairfield Wednesday
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Agusta Koker Robson
Athens
Fairfield
Ill
Jacob
Adaline Koker
William Robson
Carl Koker
Thornville
Hattie Junod
Lena Mathews
Clinton
The Magic of Electricity Inspires Athens Students
The program at Athens High School auditorium Tuesday featured C. E. Jones, a New York lecturer, demonstrating fundamentals and spectacular aspects of electricity to a combined junior and senior high assembly.
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Athens High School
C. E. Jones
New York
State Patrol Reports Richland Ave Crash Near Athens
The State Highway Patrol described moderate damage from a two car collision on Richland Avenue just south of Athens. Tilden Nutter and Robert A. Bobo were the drivers, with Nutter turning left into Bobo’s path. Emery A. Briggs of Columbus was fined $5 and costs for mud flap violations.
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State Highway Patrol
Richland Ave
Athens
Tilden Nutter
Robert A. Bobo
Shade
Nutter
Bobo
Emery A. Briggs
Columbus
Briggs
Peter B. See
Funeral Friday For Mrs Blazer
Mrs Opal Blazer died Monday morning leaving a husband Har old Blazer three sons Earl Jr Marvin and Eddie two sisters Mrs Al Storer and Mrs Walter Klamaski her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Williams and two brothers Frank and Earl Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p m in Columbus
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Opal Blazer
Harold Blazer
Earl Jr
Berea
Marvin
Eddie
Home
al Storer
Barberton
Walter Klamaski
Dayton
Frank Williams
Murray City
Frank
Glendale
Calif
Earl
Columbus
Health Official To Speak At Izaak Walton League Meeting
Athens health commissioner Dr H G Southard will address the Athens chapter of the Izaak Walton League at the IOOF Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m. The program includes movies and refreshments.
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H. G. Southard
Athens
Hocking
Vinton Counties
Izaak Walton League
IOOF
Demolays to Meet at Masonic Temple
Athens chapter of the Order of DeMolay will convene Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple recreation room. Officials said the hall will open at 6:30 for members and guests.
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Athens
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Temple
Legion Post 21 to Meet Tonight at Legion Home
Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion home. Commander Nolan H. Mace announced the gathering.
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KE. T
Crossen
American Legion
Legion
Nolan H. Mace
Torch Lighting Kicks Off OU Greek Week Festivities
Ohio University hosts four days of fraternity events starting with a torch lighting on College Green by Prof. George Starr Lasher. Activities include exchange dinners, a comic field day, a nine queen candidate parade, a Memorial Auditorium variety show, and a formal dance in the Men's Gym with the queen crowned at the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
College
George Starr Lasher
Ohio University Interfraternity Council
Memorial Auditorium
Athens City Schools Closed Friday for State Conference
Athens city schools will be closed Friday as teachers attend an all day conference in Marietta on guiding and counseling of students. The session includes teachers from Athens Cambridge and Washington County and is sponsored by Marietta schools and the Marietta board of education.
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Athens
Marietta
Cambridge
Washington County
Marietta Schools
Marietta Board of Education
Absentee Vote Starts April in Athens County
Election Board announces absentee and disabled voting begin April 7 with a May 1 deadline at 6 30 p.m. Absentee voters must be 10 miles or more from their polling place on May 6. Disabled voters need a physician statement to obtain a ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Election
J. E. Barker
Joe Kennedy to Speak at First Methodist Church
Nationally known religious figure Joe Kennedy will address services at the First Methodist Church next week under the Ohio University Wesley Foundation. Kennedy, a former Air Force chaplain and leader in Methodist youth groups, will tour after his Athens visit. Services open to the public run Sunday 6:30 p.m. and Monday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with the Wesley Choir providing music.
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Joe Kennedy
First Methodist Church
Ohio University
Wesley Foundation
Margaret Robe
Birmingham Southern College
Emory College
Kennedy
Air Force
North Alabama Conference of Methodist Youth
Alabama Temperance Youth Council
Athens
Wesley Choir
Driver Changes Plea in City Court
Charles Slaughter of 53 Second St. pleaded guilty after originally entering an innocent plea. Mayor Peter B. Seel fined him $5 with costs suspended following a traffic collision on FE State St. and a charge of pulling into the path of traffic.
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Charles Slaughter
Second St
Peter B. Seel
Slaughter
ROTC Second Lieutenant Commission At Ohio University
Melvin R. Brown received his Army ROTC second lieutenant commission this morning at Ohio University. He was unable to attend the photo, which showed other men receiving commissions in yesterday’s Messenger.
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Melvin R. Brown
Grosvenor St
Ohio University
Messenger
Athens Man Held for Draft Violation
Charles B. Tippie, 20, of 34 Hanlin Ave., is jailed in Columbus on a Selective Service Act violation. arraigned before U S Commissioner Homer Walters at Zanesville, held on $5000 bond, awaiting federal trial. Tippie allegedly failed to report for induction slated Feb 1 and did not register as a conscientious objector. If convicted, he faces up to five years and a $10000 fine.
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Athens
Columbus City
U.S. Marshal's Office
Charles B. Tippie
Hanlin Ave
U.S
Homer Walters
Zanesville
Harold Claypool
Athens County
Selective Service Board
Tippie
Armed Service
Albany Store Owner Pearl B Coe Dies at 73
Pearl B. Coe, 73, a longtime Albany merchant, died Wednesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after several weeks of illness. He ran a general store east of Albany Route 680 and belonged to Pearl Chapel Methodist Church. He was to receive a 50 year Masonry pin this year. Survived by wife Ollie, son Roger, daughter Mrs O D Pincelli, and four siblings. Funeral home Bigony handling arrangements.
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Albany
Pearl B. Coe
Sheltering Arms
Coe
Route 680
Pearl Chapel
Ollie
Roger
O. D. Pincelli
J. D. Cooper
Athens
Olive Herron
New Marshfield
Bigony Funeral Home
Lions Hear Art Professor at Ohio University
Lions Club heard Ohio University fine arts professor LL Mitchell present watercolor painting of a southern Ohio snow scene. William Swartz showed a 20 minute color film on Ohio wildlife. Discussion covered guest dinner plans and district and state conventions. Next meeting set for April 1 at 6 30 p.m. at Hotel Berry.
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Ohio University
Lion’s Club
Mitchell
Ohio
William Swartz
The
Standard Oj] Co
Berry
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nicholson Athens welcome a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boggs Carbondale announce a son. Admitted: James Jackson New Marshfield Karl Beckley Athens Alva Baker Coolville. Dismissed: Mrs. Raymond Welch Albany and daughter Joe Dunlap Glouster James Weiner Athens Mrs. Jesse McCraney Athens.
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Carl Nicholson
Athens
Charles Boggs
Carbondale
James Jackson
New Marshfield
Karl Beckley
Alva Baker
Coolville
Raymond Welch
Albany
Joe Dunlap
Glouster
James Weiner
Jesse McCraney
Power Out on Line As Transformer Blows
A power outage hit the Luhrig line early Wednesday when a current transformer at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Floodwood plant blew. Residents were without power over an hour until a new transformer was installed. Officials also noted a brief Monday outage in Athens to install tubing at the Clark Street substation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luhrig
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
C and
SOE
Athens
Company
Clark St
Rain Pauses After Steady Precipitation Day
A steady rain that began Tuesday afternoon ended this morning as temperatures fell from a 9 am 45 degree reading. Highs reached 49 and lows dipped to 24 with rainfall totaling 0.69 inches. The Hocking River rose slightly to 5.75 feet.
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Hocking
Lydia Pinkham Medicines Offer Relief for Change of Life
Advert says Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Tablets relieve hot flashes and nervous symptoms in middle life. Claims medical tests show 63 and 80 percent relief respectively. Promises modern scientific calming action and blessed relief for toll of change of life.
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Lydia Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham's Tablets Promise Relief for Monthly Ailments
An advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and new tablets with added iron as trial size 59 cents. Claims address functional pains cramps and dragging feelings associated with monthly periods.
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Lydia Pinkham
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Jacqueline Deem
Washington
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Weidemann
W. Union St
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Vrs
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Zemo
Neti
Allstate
Sears
Logan
Parkersburg, W. Ya
State Patrol
Mrs. Blazer
West Fairgrounds Gate
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fleet Lease Corporation
Beckley Building
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Ustodiin Funds
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Cline Bidg
Athens, Ohio
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