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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1946

Page

5

Athens society to aid crippled children plans

A requested class for physically handicapped children may be created in Athens County. A county clinic for crippled children could be held in late May, with a countywide dinner of Society members planned for late April. State and local groups would join Granges to expand outreach and vocational guidance.

Athens County Society For Crippled Children Berry Hotel Marian S. Wells Ohio Society

Ohio University drive eyed to boost Southeastern Ohio

Dr. Baker urged Southeastern Ohio to justify confidence in Ohio University Athens and the Hocking Valley. Highlights include strengthening the science set up to rival Ohio, expanding library funds and scholarships, and developing cultural events to make Athens a regional cultural center. A flood in Rutland caused damage while other areas saw minor impact as rivers crest and receded.

Ohio University Athens Hocking Valley Southeastern Ohio Columbus Baker University Southeastern Ohio Ohio U United States Ohio U. Library Johnson

Athens Lions Club Formed With Twenty One Charter Members

Twenty-one charter members joined the recently organized Athens Lions Club. At a meeting in Berry’s Hotel plans were finalized. George W. Clark was named president, with Rev Joe B Maffett and Wesley Miller as officers. Officers include secretary Roy Lorentz and treasurer Harold Furst. Short term and long term directors were named. Charter night on April 12 will mark the club’s official birthday.

Athens Lions Club Berrys Hotel George W. Clark Roy B. Lorentz N. Shannon’ Ave Harold D. Furst Fort St Paul J Ullmark Lorene Ave Charles H. Trout W. State St John W. Deem W. Carpenter St Emmett P. Lewis Church St John F. Wootten N. Congress St Clark John W. Cottrill George W. Ford Wesley Miller Lions Club

Illness Fatal To Youth 14 Archie Dailey Jr Dies

Archie Dailey Jr aged 14 died Tuesday at his Hooper Street home after a year of ill health. A Mechanicsburg High student who had not attended since last April he is survived by his parents Archie Dailey Sr and Mrs. Dailey. three brothers Milford Pearl and Fredrick. three sisters Charlotte Sharon Sue and Mrs Ronald Rogers of Athens. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm at Apostolic Faith Church with G H Martin officiating. Burial is at Clarks Chapel. Friends may call Jagers funeral home any time.

Archie Dailey, Jr Hooper St Mechanicsburgh Archie Dail Sr Milford Pearl Fredrick Charlotte Sharon Sue Ronald Rogers Athens Apostatic Faith Church G. H. Martin Clarks Chapel Jagers Funeral

Mrs W J Hamilton Dies in Akron Hospital

Mrs John Ator of 434 12 Richland Ave. received word of the death of her sister Mrs W J Hamilton formerly Adah Wilson who passed away at St Thomas Hospital in Akron Monday evening after major surgery. Funeral services and burial will be in Akron Thursday at 2 30 p m. She is survived by her husband and three sons Robert at Ohio University William Jr at Ohio State University and Harold at home. A sister Mrs F H Dalton of Akron and a brother L A Wilson of Temmie Okla also survive.

John Ator Richland Ave W. J. Hamilton Adah Wilson St. Thomas Hospital Ran Akron L. A. Wilson Temmie Okla

Rummage Sale Planned by Plains Methodist Choir

The Plains Methodist Church choir will hold a rummage sale Saturday at Athens City Hall. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

The Plains Methodist Church Athens City Hall

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson 2 Van Vorhes St a daughter Mrs and Mrs Rodney Osler McArthur a daughter Admitted Mrs Mary Smith E State St major surgery Mrs Opal Kennard Trimble major surgery Mrs Glenna Hess W State St minor surgery Mrs Virginia Toki Congo minor surgery Ed Cooley Jr W State St medical Ed Turner Harrisonville observation

Paul Wilson van ‘Vorhes St Rodney Osler McrArthur Mary Smith E. State St Opal Kennard Trimble Glenna Hess W. State St Thinor Virginia Toki Congo Ed Cooley, Jr Wz State St Ed Turner Harrisonville Observation

Carpenter Dies at Barberton in Ohio Funeral

Mrs. Margaret Chevalier of Walker Street received word today of the death of her nephew Richard Carpenter, 25, of Barberton. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Carpenter, formerly of Athens. The funeral will arrive in Athens Saturday at noon, with a short service at Clark's Chapel at 2 p.m. and burial there.

Margaret Chevalier Walker St Richard Carpenter Barberton Carpenter James Carpenter Athens Clark's Chapel

Daugherty to Speak at Nelsonville Methodist Meeting

Mayor Oral Daugherty of Nelsonville will speak at 7 30 p m tonight at the Plains Methodist Church for a Men's Brotherhood gathering. The public is invited. Athens Township PTA sets a March 28 meeting at 7 30 p m in Mechanicsburg school with a musical program directed by Miss Alice Maccombs.

Oral Daugherty Nelsonville Men's Brotherhood of Plains Methodist Church Athens Athens Township PTA Mechanicsburg Alice Maccombs

Winch, Tractor Free Airplane at Ohio Univ Airport

A C 47 transport plane stuck in soft ground at Ohio University airport for two days was extricated yesterday around 7 pm by a combination of an Athens County tractor and a winch truck from the Ohio Fuel Gas Company. The plane cannot yet depart for Bolling Field Washington due to the field condition. The aircraft will be jacked to test landing gear. Army Air Forces flotation gear was unavailable but not needed.

Ohio University Athens County Ohio Fuel Gas Company Bolling Field Washington Ralph W. Smeck Army Air Forces Wright Field Dayton

Fisherman Pleads Guilty to Fishing Without License

Frank Sprague of Reedsville was fined $20 and costs after pleading guilty to fishing without a license. Magistrate Percy L. Peoples of Pomeroy imposed the fine, with State Game Protector C. H. Moore noting the arrest.

Frank Sprague Reedsville Percy L. Peoples Pomeroy C. H. Moore

Alexander Township Red Cross Fund Committee Named

Sol Rosenberg announced the 1946 Alexander Township Red Cross Fund Drive committee members. Chairwoman Mrs Eldon Bolin leads a group including Mrs Robert Coates, Mrs Mike Byron, Mrs George H Evans, Lloyd Williams, Joyce Tyler, Mrs Roger Biddle, and Mrs Emory Allen, with Boy and Girl Scout troops also participating.

Alexander Township Red Cross Fund Sol Rosenberg Athens County Red Cross Eldon Bolin Robert Coates Mike Byron George H. Evans Lloyd Williams Joyce Tyler Roger Biddle Emory Allen

Mrs. McCutcheon Dies on 35th Birthday in Hospital

Mrs Golmie Friend McCutcheon, 35, died at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg on her birthday after several weeks illness. She is survived by husband Raymond, three children Freddy Betty and Mary Frances, her parents Mr and Mrs Ford Friend of Coolville, and three brothers Lloyd of Little Hocking Homer of Muncie Ind and Emmett near Athens.

Coolville Golmie Friend McCutcheon St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Raymond Freddy Betty Mary Frances Ford Friend Lloyd Little

Rabid Cow Tied to Fox Bite Reports in Ohio Area

A cow owned by Miles Crawford in Glouster Crawford was found rabid and his family began anti rabies treatments, Dr H T Phillips health commissioner said. A Barrows family in Stewart reported cattle bitten by a gray fox. the fox was shot and could not be tested.

Miles Crawford Glouster H. T. Phillips Dr. Phillips Barrows Stewart Phillips

Albany Grange Plans Honor Veterans and Bazaar

Albany Grange will honor war veterans at an open meeting in early May. Proceeds from a recent chicken supper, totaling 200.11 dollars, will be added to the building fund. An Easter Bazaar is planned at Bobo's store on April 20. A program featured Mrs. Kate Brooks and other performances. The Carrie Hall Club will meet at Mrs. E. M. Baughman’s home on March 28 with husbands as special guests.

Albany Grange Grange Home Economic Committee Bobo Kate Brooks Dow Saunders L. F. Miller Jean van Dyke and Mirs John Ingram Johnny ‘Stinson Marjorie Miller Bonnie Jean Whaley Martha Chase Carrie Hall Club E. M. Baughman

Muscle-Rum Today Special at Quick's Cut Rate

Quick's Cut Rate eyes the week with a bold offer on Muscle-Rum bottles priced at 49 cents and 93 cents. Store emphasizes limited time sale and urges early purchase.

Quick

Former Athens Dentist Opens Marietta Practice

Dr. Edward H. Sprague, once in Athens for seven years, has resumed dentistry in Marietta after military service. He served in the Army for five years and was discharged as a major. He will operate in one of the state’s most modern dental bunga lows.

Edward H. Sprague Athens Marietta Sprague

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