C-47 Stranded at Athens Airport Delays Flights
The C-47 carrying Brig. Gen. W. R. Mc Reynolds became mired in spongy Ohio University turf after landing Saturday and could not be moved. A Beechcraft VC-45 with wing jacks and a tow bar was en route, as officials noted the field lacks a hard runway and surveys for one have occurred without final plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. McReynolds
Athens
Phi Delta Theta
Orlando
Fla
Ohio University Airport
Robert Millholland
University
State Highway Department
Ohio University
Mitlholland
Lockbourne Army Air Base
Columbus
Bolling Field
Washington
D. C
Six days remain to file county personal tax returns
County auditor Ralph Elliott warned taxpayers that only six days remain to file personal tax returns. March 30 is the final filing date. An official from the local Gloucester bank met with district residents to assist with returns, and Elliott expects about 500 forms to arrive this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Elliott
Peturn
Best
Glouster Bank
Elliott
Quarantine Laws Affect Dogs Only
Health commissioner Dr H T Phillips said rabies quarantine authority covers only dogs. He answered questions about other pets, especially cats, amid concern from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Phillips
How Dr Edwards Helps Folks Who Are Constipated
For over 40 years Dr F M Edwards known Obie Doctor relieved constipation and headaches with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets purely vegetable. They work gently yet thoroughly, stimulate upper and lower bowels and promote natural bowel movements with no cramping. Prices 15 30 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Final Day To Buy Auto Tags In Athens
The deputy registrar’s office will sell 1946 license plates until 8 p m on Saturday and will stay open 8 a m to 8 p m all week. Old plates may be used until midnight Sunday and buyers must show titles or bills of sale. Sales are brisk with 600 more plates sold than at the same point last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bettie Barstow
Movotisie
Euffer
Distribution of 1945 46 license fees to counties
State Highway Director Perry T. Ford announced a third distribution of 1945 vehicle registration fees to area counties. The plan calls for distributing 1946 license plate fees in late April to county auditors, with detailed district totals for Athens Gallia Meigs Perry and Vinton counties plus townships. Five people were jailed after a drunken driving incident near Sharpsburg and several traffic violations were recorded by the State Highway Patrol with fines set by Judge O W Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry T. Ford
Iday
Athens County
al Pany
jAmesville
Athens
Buchtel
Chauncey
Coolville
Glouster
Jacksonville
Nelsonville
Trimble
Hocking — County
Logan
Gallia — County
Crown City
Galli- Ipolis
Rio Grande
Vinton
Meigs — County
Middleport
Pomeroy
Racine
Rutland
Perry
Corning
Ae Ham
Iden
Wilkesville
James A. Cephus
Sharpsburg
O. W. Rowland
Cephus
State Highway Patrol
Cephas
Franz Woodworth
Gale G. Holbert
Stewart
Cephaz
Gordon Gray
Janis I. Poole
Jazem’ Giffen
Columbus
Claire R. Nice
John W. Sams
Cub Training Meet Slated for Pack 56 Officers
The third cub training meeting is at 7 30 p m tonight at First Methodist Church. James Van Nostrand announces Pack 55 will elect officers, select den mothers and dads, and appoint den chiefs. J W Trout will become Pack 56’s cubmaster. parents, especially mothers, are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
James van Nostrand
Pack 55
van Nostrand
Pack
Pack 56
J. W. Trout
Army Allows Re Enlistment With Higher Rating
The War Department pamphlet lets discharged men re enlist on or after May 15 1945 in the rating they earned by experience. Capt Harold H Birch Athens recruiting officer said those who re enlist before June 30 1946 may join with a rating up to technical sergeant or the grade held at discharge. 378 military occupational specialists are urgently needed including duty soldiers cooks surveyors and mechanics. The Athens Recruiting Office is in the Post Office Building and interested persons may write or visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aecent War Department
Army
Harold H. Birch
Athens
Birch
Levi Barringer 67 Dies at County Home
Levi Lorenzo Barringer, 67, died at the County Home on Saturday March 23. Burial is set for Tuesday at Weatherbee Cemetery at 2 p.m. He leaves two brothers James of Coolville RD and Jahne of Reedsville and a sister Mrs Ela LeMaster of Coolville. The body remains at White Funeral Home in Coolville until the service at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Levi Lorenzo Barringer
Weatherbee
Barringer
James
Jahne
Reedsville
March Winds Blow With 71 Degree High
A weather note records a 71 degree high and a 36 degree low for yesterday. The Hocking River level rose to 5.23 feet from 5.18 feet, according to observer Mrs. Co. N. France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Co. N. France
Miss Gifford to Preside at Ohio Teachers Meeting
Miss Eleanor Gifford of Athens will preside over a three day meeting of eighteen religious education teachers in Ohio public schools at Otterbein College Westerville April 26 to 28. The Ohio Council of Churches notes weekday religious instruction has been set up in New Marshfield Lottridge Mineral and Sugar Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Gifford
Athens
Ohio
Ofterbein College
Westerville
Ohio Council of Church
Gifford
Rides to GOP Meeting At Courthouse Athens
Athens residents needing transport to the Nelsonville GOP meeting are asked to meet at the County Courthouse in Athens at 5 PM. Mrs. W W Wakefield, chair of the Athens County Women's Republican Club, sponsors the event and seeks volunteers with cars to carry passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
GOP
Nelsonville
W. Wi. Wakefield
Athens County Women’s Republican Club
Fox Found Rabid In laboratory test confirms rabies
A gray fox tested positive for rabies according to health commissioner Dr. H. T. Phillips. The animal, killed by Cecil Richardson of Frost, reportedly bit several cattle. A cow suspected of rabies died at Glouster, with the head to be sent to the state laboratory for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Phillips
Cecil Richardson
Intoxication Charges Admitted Before City Mayor
Two men pleaded guilty to intoxication charges before Mayor Franz Woodworth. Herb Rast, 39, of 20 S Shafer St, was fined and costs after arraignment. Fren LeMasters, 49, of Athens Route 5, also was fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Rast
S. Shafer St
Franz Woodworth
Rast
Fren LeMasters
Athens Route 5
Woodworth
Anniversary of Phi Delta Theta Sealed With Honors
About 125 Phi Delta Theta members gathered at Berry Hotel to mark the 88th founding anniversary and 78th year of the Ohio University chapter. Brig. Gen. W. R. McReynolds spoke on comradeship and wartime service, while Don C. McVay praised the founders and noted alumni veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delta Theta
Berry Hotel
atOhio University
W. R. McReynolds
Don C. McVay
Quartermaster Corps
McVay
Leroy
Ohio University Board of Trustees
Gen. McReynolds
Ohio University
McVey
General McReynolds
Phi Beta Kappa
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Athens
John Dernciet
Martin Hecht
Oter
I. D. Quick
Washington and
J Jefferson University
L. D.robinson
Guysville
West Virginia University
C. R. Brickles
Johnstown
G. R. Silcott
Worthington
H. H. Dubois
E. Augustus
R. ©. Donnells
Chillicothe
Gerald Leland
Lima
R. L. White
L Cogan
C. M. Cowden
Conneaut
Rodney Downing
Middleport
Ritter Collett
Dayton
H. R. Kelley
Patrick White
Nelsonville
Walter McCleary
R. C. Hopkins
Ross Sams
Mansfield
Bangglief
Births and hospital updates from Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs George Heightland of 40 Columbia Ave a son and Mr and Mrs Basel Cullison of The Plains a son. Admitted include Richard Lee Bobo Guysville major surgery Lowell Conant Athens Route 4 emergency Alan Watkins Athens medical. Discharged include Mrs Clara Swan Pomeroy Dale Hawk Athens Francis Hill Wellston Milton Cooksey Athens Homer Cooksey Athens Miss Betty Hasler Athens and Mrs C W Zanner and daughter Athens and Mrs Herbert Sass and daughter Athens with others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heightland
Columbia Ave
Basel Cullison
the Plains
Richard Lee Bobo
Guysville
Lowell Conant
Athens
Alan Watkins
Clara Swan
Pomeroy
Dale Hawk
Francis Hill
Wellston
Milton Cooksey
Homer Cooksey
Betty Hasler
C W. Zanner
Herbert Sass
Lucille Clester
Amesville
Harry Keefer
Youth Drives 50 MPH in State St
A 1T-year-old Athens youth was arrested after speeding 50 mph and running red signals at Carpenter and State, and State and Lancaster, before being halted near the High School Building. He was turned over to Juvenile Court officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State St
Athens
Carpenter and
I i W. State Sts
E. State St
N. Lancaster St
Future Homemakers Plan Dance Tonight at Ath ens High School
The Future Homemakers of America will host a square dance party tonight from 7 to 9 at Ath ens High School. Under chair Mary Selby, June Allen and Dorothy Hughes will serve as hostesses. The club will also decide on delegates to the FHA conference at Ohio State University in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers of America
Athens High School
Mary Selby
June Allen
Dorothy Hughes
Ohio State University
Marriage Licenses William J Dilley and Hazel Dabritz
William J Dilley 21 of Athens and Hazel Virginia Dabritz 18 filed for a marriage license. The filing lists both parties as prospective spouses and confirms eligibility under state marriage law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Dilley
Athens
Hazel Virginia Dabritz
Social and Personal Bachelor Club Discusses Russia
The Social and Personal Bachelor Club heard Dr. H. T. Houf of Ohio University discuss What About Russia. A Town Hall debate on Russia with Dr. Carl G. Gustavson is set for March 27 at the Student Union. Dr. Paul M. Kerdall will review a book next week. Hosts Rev and Mrs Fred E. Lachs hosted at the Manse on College Street for 16 members with coffee and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelor
Russia
H. T. Houf
Ohio University
Houf
Carl G. Gustavson
Town Hall
Student Union
Harold Sauer
Paul M. Kerdall
Fred E. Lachs
Manseon N. College St
Miss Amy Weihr Hosts Pallas Club Program
Miss Amy Weihr acted as hostess at her home on 57 E State St for the Pallas Club gathering Saturday afternoon. Mrs Charles G Matthews spoke on the diplomacy of Pope Pius XII delivering an engaging comprehensive paper as part of the eleventh session in the series People On Our Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Weihr
Pallas Club
State St
Charles G. Matthews
Pius XII
Yoana A
Republican Women Meet in Cleveland Hosts Lunch and Dinner
Mrs Nora W Atkinson state central committeewoman attends regional conference of the National Federation of Republican Women's Club Advisory Boards in Cleveland. A noon luncheon at the Statler Hotel and a dinner at the Carter Hotel are on today schedule. Guests of honor at tonight's dinner include Senator Leverett Saltonstall and Congresswoman Frances Bolton, with about 200 delegates from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora W. Atkinson
Cleveland
National Federation of Republican Women’s Club Advisory Boards
Statler Hotel
Carter Hotel
Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Frances P. Bolton
22Nd
Cuyahoga County
Republican Women's Organization
United States
Calendar of club events for Athens week
Calendar items list meetings for Athens clubs from Monday to Friday with locations and times. Notable gatherings include the Athens Woman's Music Club at 7 30 p m and the Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles at 8 p m, plus PEO and Pythian Sisters sessions and church group meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Woman's Music Club
Roy Hawk
Elmwood
Ladies Auxiliary of
Eagles
West Side School Assembly Showcases Student Musicians
The Friday assembly at West Side School featured Jack Scott on cornet, Phillip Saunders on drum, Joe McBride on horn, Gerry Saunders on sax, Jerry Galvin on drum, Virginia Huffman on vocal, Ron ald Saunders on cornet, with a group performance of folk song and Polly Wolly Doodle. Margaret Scott played flute solo with a minuet, Harry Graham performed a bass solo, Jolly Farmer Goes to Town, by Schumann. Directed by Mr Finger hut and Mr price, student music teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Jack Scott
Phillip Saunders
Joe McBride
Gerry Saunders
Jerry Galvin
Virginia Huffman
Ronald Saunders
Polly Wolly Doodle
Margaret Scott
Dizet
Harry Graham
Schumann
Finger“hut
Price
Oom
Sewing Day at First Methodist Church Draws Quilts and Rugs
WSCS of First Methodist Church held its annual Sewing Day on Thursday sewing quilts and rugs to supply mission homes throughout the year. Potluck lunch followed. Mrs. E R Horn and assistants hosted. Performances by Mrs. J W Hudson readings and a local quartet plus piano by Mrs. Dorothy Williams filled the informal program. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Loring G Connett of Columbus. DIABETES SUFFERERS notice appears at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supply Department
WSCS
First Methodist Church
E. R. Horn
J. W. Hudson
Ralph Woods
Aura Bolen
A. L.,jandes
Karl Gorham
Dorothy Will [Iams
Woods
I Bolen
Jandes
Gorham
Dorothy Williams
Viololet Thomas
Loring G. Connett
Columbus
Athens
Malin
Akron
Daughter Born to Clyde Webster Family in Waterloo
Mr and Mrs Clyde Webster of Waterloo State Farm announce the birth of a daughter Charlotte Bisha on March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Webster
Waterloo
Mary K. Leonard Speaks on Children's Art at East Side PTA
Mary K. Leonard assistant professor of school design at Ohio University served as guest speaker at East Side PTA meeting. In the absence of the president, duties were handled by first vice president Mrs. Evan Edwards. Music by the Junior High Orchestra and East Side Band directed by W. C. Fingerhut accompanied her talk on the two stages of children's art the Manipulative and the symbolic. Leonard urged parents to value the art children bring home and noted art today is creative and explorative fostering initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hanes
Evan Edwards
East Side
East Side School
Eastside
W. C. Fingerhut
Rush Eliott
Mary K. Leonard
Ohio University
Couple Weds in Athens by Local Justice of the Peace
Clarence Edward Davis 24 from The Plains and Betty Lee Engle 122 of Athens wed at Justice of the Peace J. W. Bailey’s office 3912 S Court St on Sunday March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarence Edward Davis
the Plains
Betty Lee Engle
Justice of the Peace
J. W. Bailey
S. Court St
Seaman Beckley Heads to Norfolk for See Duty
Seaman First Class William Beckley left Sunday night for Norfolk after a weekend with his mother Mrs. Isabel Beckley and brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. James Burt at 32 Broadway. Also mentioned are Mrs. H B Ackerman returning from West Palm Beach and Audrey Blackwood visiting Athens as a McBee Company supervisor across four states Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Indiana. Carl Clifford returns from a weeklong business trip to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Clas
William
Bill) Beckley
Norfolk
Isabel Beckley
James Burt
College St
Seaman Beckley
Orion
H. B. Ackerman
West Palm Beach
Gordon K. Bush
Strathmore Boulevard
Audrey Blackwood
Columbus
Athens
L. H. Blackwood
N. Conegress St
Blackwood
Keysort
McBee Company
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Navy Veteran Bert Barnes Jr Returns From Overseas Duty
Bert Barnes Jr after three years in the U S Navy as Pharmacist Mate 2 C was honorably discharged at Toledo on March 22 and is now at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Bert Barnes Sr Elliott Street He recently returned from the Philippine Islands where he served fifteen months on Leyte and Samar Islands He plans to enter Ohio University this summer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Barnes, Jr
S. Navy
Bert Barnes
Toledo
Elliott St. Pharma
Barnes
Phillipine Islands
Leyte
Samar
Ohio University
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Dr.Edwards
New
Levi Barringer
RED Cross
Real Estate Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Onis
Miss Gifford
Fox
Koedon
Quitar
Milligna
Kondon
Phi Delts
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Future Homemakers
Republican Women's Meeting
E. State
M. D. Hughes
Strathmore Blvd
PEO
Frank B. Dilley
First Christian Church
Clyde Beverage
Franklin Ave
Athe Homemakers’ Club
Ene
Order of Eastern Star
Wills
Eastern Star Room
Nora Frank
N. Congress
Mothers’ Club of
Alpha Gamma Delta
University Terrace
Athena-Delphian Society
Fred Wheaton
Northwoods
Oo0
Child Conservation League
Frank Cone
Presbyterian Women's Association
John Wootten
W. H. Radford
Grosvenor
Thomas Larrick
Morris Ave
Harry Foster
St. ‘Paul's Catholic Church
Central P.T.A
Edith Beecher
Pi Beta Phi
Rufus Hopkins
E. State St. I
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Glenn Pratt
W. State St
Oo Business and Professional Women’s Club
UV OG
the Cottage Tea House
J. F. Dixon
William Williams
Golden Bahr
Lena Nida
St. Joseph
Methodist Church
Pinkham
Pinknam
Montuer
Horce
Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co. Lestre Building
Athens, Obie
Bunny Bonnet
Ann Miller
Colum
East Side Pta
Vicks Vaporu
Carl Clifford
New York City
R. E. McCammon
Evans Market
Ross
Curry
Meat Dept
Lamb
R. L. Thompson
O. BE. Clyse
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