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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1952

Page

5

Science Day set at Ohio University for Pupil Participation

Thirteen Southeastern Ohio counties will send students to Ohio University for Science Day on Friday April 4. About 200 projects are expected with 130 entries already listed for judging. Superior ratings may qualify students for the state competition at the Ohio Academy of Science meeting April 18 in Kent State University.

Ohio Ohio University Ohio Academy of Science Kent State University Paul Hydell Chillicothe High School William C. Stehr Ohio U. Physics Department School of Engineering C. A. Dambach Ohio Division of Conservation Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Pike, Ross, Scioto Vinton Washington

Hocking River Crests Below Flood Stage After Weekend Rain

The Hocking River crested at 16.3 feet Sunday before receding to 13.6 feet by 11 a.m. Monday as clearing, colder weather ended a heavy rain. The U S Weather Bureau forecast a crest beyond 17 feet, but a downpour ended Saturday night. Three roads flooded over the weekend, and temperatures ranged from 30 to 75 degrees.

Hocking U.S. Weather Bureau Parkersburg W. Va State Highway Department Frost Mercury

Damages Settled In Suit Over Fatal Route 50 Crash

Ray mond Keirns and McDougal settled two damage suits against Gail and Zane Harris of Sharpsburg for 1500. Keirns sought 31 180.13 for injuries to himself and children after a June 21 1949 truck car crash on Route 50 A near Sugar Creek that killed his wife and infant son. The case notes Harris had no insurance and cites rehabilitation of Harris in reaching the settlement.

Raymond Keirns McDougal Gail Zane Grey Harris Sharpsburg Hal Rowland Keirns Rowland Sugar Creek Jackie Lee James Cephas Guy Nichols Zane Harris Francis D. White

Births and hospital notes from Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs James Dennison Glouster a son and Mr and Mrs Ted Radosevic Athens a son. Glouster joins Walter Balch Millfield with a daughter. Admissions include Gertrude Boulus Cutler and multiple Athens residents. Discharges note several Athens residents and others. staff names appear for several patients.

James Dennison Glouster Ted Radosevic Athens Walter Balch Millfield Gertrude Boulus Cutler Bernie Brooks Guy Showborn Glouster Nettie Brandeberry Mary Mingus Jacksonville Glen Brown William Hickman Grace Hines Betty Fuller Frank McLean Radcliff Marvella Stover Hazel Sager Adda Frost Jackie Patterson Jocalyn Lavee Ashtabula Jesse Taylor Jackie Lee McClelland Claire Stover Stewart Wilford Knott Helen Irwin

Certificates Earned in Bookkeeping Contest at Rome-Canaan

Rome Canaan High School bookkeeping class received certificates in an international magazine contest. Superintendent Herman L Ellis announced the event. Superior ratings went to Helen Butler Jo Ann Deeter Sally Noble Bertha Norris Betty Lou Scott Eddie Sweeney Genevieve Woody. Additional awards were earned by Catherine Deeter Charles Rodehaver James Scott Bruce West Roger Whaley Wanda Wood.

Stewart Herman L. Ellis Luella Cliffton Helen Butler Jo Ann Deeter Sally Noble Bertha Norris Betty Lou Scott Eddie Sweeney Genevieve Woody Catherine Deeter Charles Rodehaver James Scott Bruce West Roger Whaley Wanda Wood

Dale Morrison Fined for Intoxication Guilty Plea

Dale Morrison and Hooper Sr. were fined $10 and costs by Mayor Peter B. Seel after Morrison pled guilty to intoxication on Monday.

Dale Morrison Hooper Sr Peter B. Seel

Gas Pipeline Firm Issues Annual Report

The Tennessee Gas Transmission Co reports 1951 net income of 13,472,320 the highest in seven years and a 20 expansion of delivery capacity after a 112,600,000 construction program. The firm plans 59,000,000 more in 1952 expansion and notes subsidiary growth plus service extension into Massachusetts. In Athens County two lines cross the county with a booster plant at Albany.

Tennessee Gas Transmission Co Athens County Albany Federal Power Commission Massachusetts

Two Local Men Pass Engineer Examinations

Columbus report shows 533 applicants passed Ohio State Board exams for engineers and surveyors. Ahmin Ali of 77 S Court St Athens and James L Wilson of Athens Route 4 named surveyor in training. Ali scored highest among those listed in that branch. Engineer in training certificates awarded to graduates awaiting further experience.

Columbus Ohio State Board of Registration For Professional Engineers and Surveyors Ahmin Ali S. Court St Athens James L. Wilson Ali

Addison Creamer Rites Set Tuesday

Funeral services are planned Tuesday afternoon for Addison Creamer aged 90 who died Saturday at the home of a son near Shade. The service at 2 p.m. will be conducted by the Rev E C Kenney at the Jerseyville Methodist Church with burial at Jerseyville. Friends may call at the home of his son Clarence near Shade.

Addison Creamer Shade E. C. Kenney Jerseyville Methodist Church Jerseyville Clarence

Civil Service Lists Federal Job Openings

The U S Civil Service Commission lists openings with annual salaries for positions including Policewoman at 3409 dollars Dietician from 5060 to 5940 dollars Investigators at 4205 and 5060 dollars Bacteriologist 3410 dollars Highway and Bridge Engineer 4205 to 5940 dollars Also automotive foremen at 2 to 214 dollars an hour Applications and details available at the post office.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Post Office

Cincinnati Livestock and Poultry Market Report

Salable hogs opened 65-75 higher with bids around 17.00 reflecting a 40 gain. Cattle and calves steady to higher with steers 32.75-35.50 and bulls up to 28.50. hogs, sows, and lightweights show varied gains. Eggs and butter markets listed with price ranges for large, medium, and current receipts.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U.S

WcBee Awards Five Down Payments For Proposals

Six McBee employees are named award winners in the Proposal For Improvement Plan. Clyde Bronson receives a $10 down payment and 10 percent of first year savings for a method to lift printed forms after printing.

McBee Co Richard Cone Sunnyside Drive Arthur Chiki Ohio Ave Dale Thompson Smith St Clyde Bronson Woodland Ave Patricia Welch Nelsonville Hollis Stalder Chauncey McBee Bronson Dave Thompson Thompson

Prosperous Prospect Seen as 38 Refund Checks Await

Mechanicsburg residents may be returning refunds after a fire protection charge was withdrawn. County Treasurer Ed Lasch has 38 checks totaling $390.79 to be picked up at the courthouse office. 31 recipients have collected so far. Receipts proving payment are required to clear records.

Mechanicsburg Ed Lasch Lasch

Ruling Calls 5000 AFROTC Cadets to Active Duty

An Air Force ROTC professor at Ohio University says 135 graduates will be affected as 5000 ROTC students are called to active duty within 120 days of graduation. Those without prior service and who earn their degree by June will be among the first called. Delays are possible for graduate students in technical fields.

Ohio University Air Force Reserve John K. Graham Air Force Graham

Navy Brothers in Convex 111 Exercises Aboard Sea Owl and Dogfish

Ernest A. Lucas and Emmett Lucas, brothers and sons of Perry A. Lucas of Athens Route 3, participate in Convex 111 Atlantic exercises aboard submarines Sea Owl and Dogfish. The training focuses on control and protection of shipping. Richard Crawford, enlistee at Lackland AFB, is stationed in San Antonio Texas. Robert L. Bean, son of Gertrude Bean, earns staff sergeant at Vance AFB Enid Oklahoma with the 3575th Maintenance Squadron. Jim Hallett returns to Philadelphia for five weeks duty with the Naval Reserve after a leave with his mother.

Ernest A. Lucas Emmett Lucas Brothers Perry A. Lucas Athens Atlantic Richard Crawford Foster Crawford Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex Robert L. Bean Gertrude L. Bean Race St Vance Air Force Base Enid Oklo 3575Th Jim Hallett Evelyn D. Rathburn W. Union St Philadelphia Naval Reserve

Rome-Canaan Honor Pupils Are Listed

Supt Herman L Ellis lists Rome Canaan pupils eligible for honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Names span grades from second through twelfth, including Rosa Lee Baker Juliet Cooke Dianne Hawk George Enevoldsen Dennis Chapman and many others. Masons to Meet Paramuthia Lodge 25 F&AM will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple per Robert Brown master.

Paramuthia Lodge F&am Masonic Temple Robert Brown

Renewed Interest Reported For Campaign by GOP Club

The Athens County Republican Club lineage dates to 1928 with founders led by Anna Price and John Finsterwald. Aiming to boost 1952 campaign involvement, current leaders say a real renewal of interest will occur, with Mrs. Wakefield directing activities and Delle Finsterwald serving as secretary treasurer.

Athens County Republican Women’s Club Republican Party Athens County Republican Club Anna K. Price John Finsterwald Price Finsterwald A. E. Wagner F. W. Bush O. D. Dailey Lillian Bardin A. O. Sloane Athens Lew Humphreys Troy Township Bern Township John H. Gillette J. W. Dixon Hal Murphey Lee Township H. L. Atkinson Laura Gunder Coalville W. H. Wakefield Clyde Hines Delle Finsterwald Ger

Building Permits Jump in Athens After Two Month Lull

Athens reports an uptick in building in February with eleven permits totaling about 40000 an increase after December and January lows. Leading permits cover residences for Paul Black and Fred Dixon and an in country residence move. Other permits include remodeling and garage projects by Dwight Mutchler J H Kennedy R A Sidders and Joe Puzz with values ranging from 400 to 2500.

Athens Paul Black Strathmore Blvd Fred Dixon Charles Sr N. L. Russell Brown Ave Dwight Mutchler W. Carpenter St William F. Lee FE Union St Athens Concrete Inc Campbell St R. Wilson

Real Estate Activity Soars in February in Athens County

February set records at the county recorder's office with 60 mortgages the highest since 1946 and deeds totaling 97 for a 29 day month the top since 1951. Chattel transactions jumped to 457 up 195 from prior month while total payments for old age benefits reached 18.50. Five right of ways grants five discharges two assignments eight affidavits one release and three mortgage releases were filed amid a busy month.

Athens County Claudis Chappel County Recorder Chapper

Four Injured In Route 33 Three Car Crash

Four people were injured in a three car collision on Route 33 north of the Athens Hocking County line. Injuries were minor and treated at Mount St Mary Hospital. One driver, Kall, was arrested for unsafe operation and fined. A separate two car crash on Route 216 near Murray City caused no injuries.

Athens Post State Highway Patrol Route Athens-Hocking County Joseph B.all Cleveland Michael Ambrose Athens Maude Hunter Nelsonville Tommy Newton Mount St Mary Hospital Kall James L. Whitlatch Whitlatch Elmer E. Windle Billy Whitlatch New Straiteville James D Vernon Peter B. Seel Ronald A. Gustie Roana R. Sibila Sibila Columbus Road

Athens Musicians Rate High in Auditions at District Contest

More than 9 percent of Athens High School participants earned superior or excellent ratings in the district solo and ensemble contest. Judges named several excellent performers including Philip Saunders and George Sands on violin, David Goldberg and Louis Lausche on violin duet, Carol ann Alexander on clarinet, Betty Kovlan on alto sax, Bob McCammmon and Gene Jones on cornet, and Virginia Huffman and Barbara Williams as sopranos.

Athens Athens High School W. C. Fingerhut Philip Saunders George Sands David Goldberg Louis Lausche Carolann Alexander Betty Kovlan Bob McCammon Gene Jones Virginia Huffman Barbara Williams

Three Pass Bar to Become Attorneys in Ohio

The Ohio Supreme Court reported 260 applicants passed the bar examination held February 5 through 7 and will become attorneys. A total of 303 took the test with several successful candidates from Southeastern Ohio including Claire E. Berry of Athens, Cornelius W. Dillon of Logan, and William A. Lavelle of Athens.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Today Southeastern Ohio Claire E. Berry Strathmore Blvd Athens Cornelius W. Dillon W. Main St Logan William A. Lavelle

Minor collision on W Union Street injures none

Police report minor property damage after a vehicle driven by Richard A. Hole backed into a parked car owned by Charles W. Reamer on W Union Street near S High Street. Hole resides at B-2 East Green. Reamer’s car is registered at 289 East State Street.

W. Union St S. High St Richard A. Hole East Green Charles W. Reamer E. State St

Lydia Pinkham’s Compound Promises Relief For Menopausal Symptoms

Advert says hot flashes irritability and nervous distress from mid life can be eased by Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound or tablets with added iron. It claims 63 to 80 percent relief in tests and promotes magnetic action on the nervous system.

Lydia Pinkham Lydia EB Pinkham

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