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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1950

Page

2

Davis Elected Exalted Ruler of Athens Lodge 973

Walter Davis was elected exalted ruler of Athens Lodge 973 BPOE at a regular meeting. He succeeds John H. Mel Elroy. New officers named include Joseph Vanity leading knight C. J. Ailstock loyal knight Allen Riley Jr lecturing knight Ernest McGraner treasurer F A Lavelle secretary William Watkins tyler O K Parrett trustee. Hugh Jefferson chosen as alternate for the Elks National Convention in Miami Florida in July. Installations set for Tuesday April 4.

Walter Davis Athens Lodge BPOE John H. Mel Elroy Joseph Vanity C. J. Ailstock Allen Riley, Jr Ernest McGraner F. A. Lavelle William Watkins Tyler O. K. Parrett Hugh Jefferson Miami Fla

Rev Kellogg to Join Europe Study Tour in June

The Rev Harold F Kellogg was chosen to join a Sherwood Eddy led Ameri can study group of 50 educators ministers lawyers and leaders touring Europe for seven weeks. They will study economic political social and religious conditions by sitting in on discussions with world leaders. Kellogg was selected from 100 applicants to represent his position and help others understand European conditions firsthand.

Harold F. Kellogg Europe Sherwood Eddy World Traveler Toynbee Hall England Mr. Kellogg Irma Voigt Ohio University Eddy W. S. Gam

Health survey clinics resume in Athens County

Athens County nutrition and health clinics restart this week with a Wednesday session at First Methodist Church and a Thursday clinic at Buchtel school. Nurses Esta Smith and Janet Dew join community committees to explain the project and locate families selected for participation after three weeks of medical and dietary analysis of 150 families examined so far.

Athens County First Methodist Church Buchtel School Esta Smith Janet Dew

Parrish Rites Set Thursday

Mary A. Parrish 76 died Tuesday after an extended illness at the Fisher home. A Sullivan native and 25 year nurse, she belonged to Tuppers Plains Presbyterian Church. Survived by brother Henry Parrish of Cincinnati and sister Josie O. Davis of Coolville. Calling at White Funeral Home. services Thursday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. O. C. Lockwood. Burial in Humphrey Cemetery.

Coolville Mary A. Parrish Dana Fisher Sullivan Tuppers Plains Presbyterian Church Miss Parrish Henry Parrish Cincinnati Josie O. Davis White O. C. Lockwood Humphrey Cemetery

Red Cross Drive Passes Nine Thousand In Campaign

The Athens County Red Cross Fund Campaign has collected 9130.60 of a 12500 quota as of Tuesday per drive chairman James A. Rundle. Of this, 7036.78 or over 93 percent is from the city of Athens. county totals exclude late reports from units outside Athens expected Friday.

Athens County

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Admitted: Mrs. Julia Bean Athens Route 4 for surgery. Mrs. Madeline Wachenschwanz Chauncey for surgery. Mrs. Thelma Dille Athens Route. Mrs. Nora Watkins Sharpsburg for medical. Discharged: Mrs. Robert McCanna Athens and daughter. Roland Breeze Athens Route 5. Mrs. Ada Clark New Marshfield Route 2. Mrs. Mammie Hadley Tuppers Plains. Mrs. Ruth Johnson Athens.

Julia Bean Athens Madeline Wachenschwanz Chauncey Thelma Dille Nora Watkins Sharpsburg Robert McCanna Roland Breeze Ada Clark New Marshfield Mammie Hadley Tuppers Plains Ruth Johnson

Plains School Band Launches Concert Tour

The Plains School 36 member band led by Thomas Evans began a tour connected to a county exchange plan. Playing Waterloo School Tuesday morning and Rome-Canaan in the afternoon, the group included a clarinet quartet, saxophone trio, and a boys' double vocal quartet. Evans said more concerts are planned.

the Plains School Thomas Evans Waterloo School Rome-Canaan Evans

Junior Choir to Sing During Thursday Lenten Service

The Interchurch Junior Choir from Athens and Mechantesburg schools will sing at 7 30 p m Thursday Lenten service at First Methodist Church a song dedicated to the late A D Townsend who funded robes before his Florida trip where he died.

Interchurch First Methodist Church A. D. Townsend Florida Athens Mechantesburg

Hocking River Rises Over Seven Feet in Rainfall

The Hocking River stood at 11.5 feet Wednesday morning, up more than seven feet from 4.2 feet Monday due to 90 inches of rain. The day opened with light rain and a temperature of 35 degrees, rising to 46 by 10:30 a.m. and reaching a chilly high of 50 Tuesday.

Hocking

Coonville Local 270 Sets Saturday Meeting

Coonville Local 270 United Mine Workers of America will meet Saturday at 1 30 p m in the hall here Floyd Bridge president said the gathering aims to discuss union matters and upcoming activities.

Coonville UMWA Floyd Bridge

Ath ens Chapter 39 to Mark 100th Anniversary at Masonic Temple

The Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons celebrates its 100th anniversary with a 7:30 p m meeting after a 6 p m dinner served by Eastern Star. Amos H. Englebeck and Roscoe R. Walcutt will present addresses. Walcutt is a state senator. Notables from Ohio Masonic circles are expected to attend.

Ohio Athens Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Amos H. Englebeck Akron Roscoe R. Walcutt Columbus Walcutt Thomas E. Gibson Knights Templar of Order of the Eastern Star Eugene R. Jacoby William H. Leaders Ellis Woodworth William Roberson Douglas Cooper George Maxwell Glenn Atkinson Raymond W. Webb James A. Rodehaver Vilas O. Kail Clarence E. Starn William Clark Leonidas Jewett John Perkins William Golden Joseph M. Dana Norman Root A. van Voorhes Robert L. Vanhorn Horatio Hatch Timothy Goodrich I. N. Mark John E. Snow Franz L. Woodworth William P. Arm

H Ottie Young Rites Planned In New Marshfield

Funeral services for H Ottie Young 78 will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church in New Marshfield with Rev. Miles E Hoon officiating. Burial follows in New Marshfield Cemetery. The longtime farmer and oil man died after a long illness at his home Monday night. Friends may visit at the residence before the service.

New Marshfield H. Ottie Young Christian Church Miles E. Hoon Young

Harvey Waggoner and Mable Brawley Wed Amesville

Marriage license issued for Harvey Clare Waggoner 33 of Vincent and Mable Lurene Brawley 37 of Amesville in the Amesville area.

Harvey Clare Waggoner Vincent and Mable Lurene Brawley Amesville

Build Up Your Starved Blood with Certa-Vin Hematonic

An advertisement touts a new Hematonic named Certa-Vin claimed to regenerate red blood cells. It promises quicker digestion, less gas, and increased energy within 3 to 4 days. Available at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate with a few cents a day cost.

Athens S. Court Nelsonville Betts

Waterloo School Band Slates First Concert

Waterloo school band presents its first concert Friday at 8 p.m. in the gymnasium. Director is Lewis Vaughn.

Waterloo School Slates New Marshfield Waterloo Lewis Vaughn

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