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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1948

Page

5

Wider use of psychiatry urged in treatment

Dr Jessor of the University of Pennsylvania urged broader use of psychiatric knowledge for emotionally and physically ill patients during a two day visit to Ohio University Athens. Dr Smith noted past reliance on custodial care and called for more funds and moral support to expand modern treatments such as insulin shock psychotherapy and electric shock. Ohio's Mobile Crime Laboratory will tour Athens County courthouse showing equipment to aid police in major crimes.

Wider Lee Athens Jessor School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Ohio University Smith Sigma Xi Howard Hall Chemistry H. H. Roseberry Ohio U

Father of Don Peden Dies Saturday in Illinois

John W. Peden aged 81 died Saturday at 6 30 a m at his Kewanee Illinois home after a three month illness His son Don C Peden Ohio University athletic director reported He was born in Inverness Scotland came to America in 1890 played professional soccer in Scotland He is survived by his widow four sons two daughters and 12 grandchildren Funeral services will be Monday at 3 p m at Kewanee Presbyterian Church Burial will be in Kewanee Don Peden planned to leave Saturday for the funeral then return Wednesday to depart on a southern trip with Ohio University baseball team which he coaches

John W. Peden Kewanee Ill Don C. Peden Ohio University Inverness Scotland Peden America Leonora Peden John Robert R Max Canton Jim Ann Arbor Mich Agnes Cochran Galva Fern Marvin Kewanee Presbyterian Church Don Peden

King of Kings Film Plays Six Southeast Ohio Venues

Cecil B. DeMille's The King of Kings will be shown in six southeastern Ohio communities this week as religious groups sponsor a Holy Week program. Screenings occur at Globe Chauncey 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday and 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Athena Athens 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to Thursday, Palace Glouster 2 p.m. Friday, Temple Middleport 10 a.m. Saturday, Majestic Nelsonville 3:45 p.m. Thursday, and Meigs Pomeroy 2 p.m. Saturday. No admission charged. free will offerings accepted. Tickets distributed in schools and churches.

Cecil B. DeMille Ohio Globe Theater Chauncey Athena Athens Palace Glouster Temple Middleport Majestic Nelsonville Meigs Pomeroy

Car Truck Crash at E State Intersection

Police report a Friday crash at the E State and Avon Place intersection involving a car driven by Richard Silverman 24 Newton and a truck driven by William Munn 20 Avon Place. No injuries were reported heavy damage to the car while the truck sustained only light damage as witnesses said Munn signaled and tried a left turn.

Richard Silverman Newton William V. Munn Avon Place E. State J. B. Grogan Grogan Munn Silverman

Fire Chief Warns of Hazards to Responders

Chief C A Parker said Saturday the department has been hampered by drivers who ignore sirens by curious pedestrians who trail fire engines and by others who run over hoses. He cited violations of the General Code of Ohio that can be prosecuted and said police will cooperate in arresting offenders.

C. A. Parker Parker Ohio

OU Professor Named by Ohio Engineer Society

George W. Clark associate professor civil engineering at Ohio University has been elected one of three vice presidents of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers. He was chosen at the society s 69th annual meeting held Saturday in Cincinnati.

George W. Clark Ohio University Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Associated Press Clark Cincinnati

Landslide Closes Hamley Run Road Near Kimberly

Rain in recent days caused a slide on State Route 691 Hamley Run Road near Kimberly early this morning. Crews cleared timber and reopened the road. State highway maintenance chief Harry Richards urged cautious driving on the route.

Hamley Run Road Kimberly Harry Richards

Disabled American Veterans Meeting at Armory

The Disabled American Veterans will hold a regular meeting in the Armory at 7 30 p.m. Monday announced by Commander Cc J Ailstock. Refreshments will be served.

Conrath-Bean Cc. J. Ailstock

Auto Tag Sale Slow Ahead of April 1 Deadline

Deputy Registrar Dave Johnson reports tag sales are slow with ten days left before April 1 1948 when license plates must be displayed. He urges early morning visits for faster service and notes extended hours at the 18 Mill St office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. next week and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 29 30 and 31 to handle last minute rush.

Dave Johnson Johnson Mill St

Coolville Fruit School Planned for Monday

The annual Fruit School at Coolville will be held in the school auditorium Monday at 10 a.m. Ross Wright, county extension agent, said today. Ralph Ladd, Athens County, will speak on Scab Control and Harry Lutz, Fairfield County, will discuss The Use of the Newer Spray Materials and Modern Storage for Fruit.

Coolville Ross Wright Ralph Ladd Athens County Harry Lutz Fairfield County

County-Wide Chest X-Ray Tests Planned Across Area

Portable X-ray unit will visit Athens on April 5 6 Nelsonville April 7 Dover Trimble April 8 and Stewart Coolville April 9. State Public Health Department staff will perform screenings for everyone over 15 while children six to 15 may join if parents are X-rayed. No disrobing required. Worstell notes over 40 active TB cases in the county and urges screening for contacts to curb spread.

Athens Nelsonville Dover-Trimble Stewart- Coolville L. G. Worstell, Jr Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association State Public Health Department Worstell Athens City County

Interviews Slated at State Employment Offices

A Northeastern Ohio Steel Plant representative will conduct interviews for crane operators, riggers and laborers at Athens Nelsonville and Glouster offices. Interviews set for Athens March 22 23 24 Nelsonville March 22 Glouster March 24 per H H Sands.

Ohio Athens Nelsonville Glouster H. H. Sands

SSS Tonic Promises Restored Vitality and Health

An advertisement urges readers to lift fatigue and weakness by taking SSS Tonic. It links tired feelings to low red blood cell counts from illness or stress, claims medical analysis backs the tonic’s effectiveness, and touts improved appetite, energy, sleep, mood, and skin color with regular use.

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