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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1951

Page

5

Red Cross Bloodmobile visit set for Athens in April

The Red Cross blood program announced a two day bloodmobile stop in Athens at the First Methodist Church on April 23 24 from 11 am to 5 pm Each day aims to collect 200 donors yielding at least 125 pints daily Recruitment quotas are assigned to churches veterans groups service clubs fraternal organizations women clubs utilities businesses outlying industries hospitals university staff students city schools townships and local groups The goal is to supply Athens County hospitals and Korean war wounded with free blood via the Red Cross The program notes blood cannot be returned to Columbus after 1 pm the same day and production donors receive a blood type certificate Volunteers may also call Red Cross Headquarters at 651 to volunteer

Red Cross Athens Jack Sweeney B. F. Cutler First Methodist Church Urehes Ceedlear Veterans Organizations Ben Wiliams Carroll Widdoes Francis Lavelle Women's Clube Bertha Vickers Charles Siden Harold Cornwell Donald Robinson Boyd Spencer the McBee Co Tom Evans Richard Phillips Robert Mathews F. Cutler Ohio University al Nellis Fred Ohler Even James Athens City Willard Barker Alexander-Lee Floyd Williams Ames-Berne William Clark Canaan Carthage-Troy Clyde Parrish Dover Gilbert Courtney Lod Rome Township George Marshall the Plains Dean Nida Waterloo Township Columbus Korea Athens County Rok

JCC Reactivated Officers Elected in Athens

Athens JCC was reactivated by a 32 member vote at a Hotel Berry meeting. Officers elected included William Rowland vice president John DeMolet secretary and George Hooper treasurer. Board members are Joe Draper Robert Baur and Frank Urbach. Guests from Zanesville JC spoke on Jaycee aims and state level plans.

Athens William Rowland John DeMolet George Hooper Joe Draper Robert Baur Frank Urbach Zanesville Junior Chamber of Commerce Staley Jaycee 55Sa Millholand Jaycee George Hahn Zanesville Robert Schusterman Junior Chamber of Commerce In Karl Hooper Meesenger Newsphoto Zrpuesta Sally McDonald the Plains Nora Jean Pratt Waterloo Shielve Joan Herbstand Jimny Slater Hollister Mary Jo Dishene Milton Howard Kimberly Addison Jepe Anita Lawrence Ames Hern Richard Grandy Jamies Moore Waterton Lois Thomeor Barbara Bechter Connie Bryan Janet Thomipson Carthage Troy Kiva Cooper Hubert Mclonald Hubert Thompson William Beckten the Plaina Jane Murray Cari Hers Lass Slater Hollister Max Edivy Hardy Gol Gardner Ames Bern Ada Kennedy Waterlo Kiranpte John W. Bryan Ernest J. Gebhart Higtthe Forester Emagene Davis B&pw Ann Mamma Mamma Dorothy Williams Eva Welsh Mra Ruthacer Etta Foster Besa White Ruth Seaman Mire Robbin Bishop Sarah Hiower

Hadacol and Hadacol used for vitality

A testimonial from Mrs. Somes in Athens Ohio praises Hadacol as a remedy to fatigue and weakness. She credits Hadacol with restoring energy after feeling rundown and thanks friends for recommending the product. The piece promotes Hadacol through personal endorsement and a mother-in-law reference.

W. C. Dones Jones Beli Ciicage Hadacil Somes Dave Athens Ohio

Athens GI's and Navy personnel assigned to bases

GI Board Athens assigns Pte Harold R Houx and Ptc Donald B E Ridenour both of Athens to Sheppard AFB Texas for technical training Houx trains in airplane and engine mechanics Ridenour in radio fundamentals Both promoted to private first class after training at Sampson AFB Howard E B Russell Jr of Athens is stationed at Fort Meade Maryland for six weeks of training Seaman apprentices Carl S Frey and David Gilbert Sams from Athens sail to San Diego and the Far East respectively for antisubmarine warfare training and ship duties Marion P Patterson and Philip R Reibel from Pomeroy are among Seaman recruits proceeding to Great Lakes for indoctrination and further specialized schooling for service duties

Harold R. Houx Donald BE. Ridenour Athens Sheppard Air Force Base Texas Houx Luis C. Houx Morris’ Ave Ridenourt Clifford FE. Ridenour Sunnyside Drive Sampson Air Force Base Howard EB. Russell, Jr Howard Russell State St Ft Meade Russell Athens High School Carl S. Frey USN Cart A Frey Sharon Ave Fleet Sonar School San Diego Cali Naval Service Frey Athens High Scheak David Gilbert Sams Caries Conan Sams Athens Rite 4 Eho Huen Far East Athens Fie Sane Sims Oeiirta Korea Tie Mary Prances Sas Marion Paut R. Patterson Mere OO. Patterson R. Reibel Philip “Reibel Pomeroy Great Lakes Ilinois Nave

Athens County Draft Call Is Reduced

Athens County Selective Service Board cuts the April draft call from 27 to 14 inductees and reduces preinduction physicals from 38 to 19. Both groups depart Monday morning for Fort Hayes in Columbus as state headquarters orders quota reductions statewide for April.

Athens Selective Service Board Draft Board Fort Hayes Columbus

Real Estate Transfers Across Several Townships

A long list of real estate transfers from Athens, Coolville, Glouster, The Plains, Trimble, and surrounding towns shows numerous deeds. Names include Zella R Brown William E Brown Bertha Malone Charles F Matone Jr Susan Coffman Cora Ann Blair Dale A Blair Rachel Noyes Evine Creamens Harry A Tipton Paul A Siphon Josephine Reott Elisabeth Haenver Everett Russ Clayton Amyerns Elvin Lanning George Hartley Spatin Smith Shel dan K Branten Carley Ferguson Eldon McQuaid Donald Pink Gladys Russell Harold W SnowRoberts W Garmwell Eleanora Schmitt Marald Snow Sidney Bussell Gladys Russell.

Zella R. Brown William E. Brown Akron Glouster Martin Hunter Security Athens Plains Bertha Malone Charles F. Matone, Jr Columbus Trimble Township Bari Bari’ Coffman, New Straitsville Susan Coffman Paris Ales Rachel Noyes Evine F Creamens Coolie Carthage Township Harry A. Tipton Coun Paul A. Siphon Elisabeth Haenver

Forestry Poster Contest Winners Are Honored

Winners of a county forestry poster contest were honored at a Women's Club meeting in The Plains area. Main speaker Arving Dickman, former district forester now in charge of reforestation for Ohio, announced 100 trees would be given at a Forestry Field Day in Athens on April 3. Posters from students across multiple schools were displayed at state forestry camps and exhibits this summer.

Athens Business and Frofessimas Rooma Chine Arving Dickman Reforesta Ohio Forrestry Dickman Athens Swily McDonald the Plains Nora Dean Pratt Waterloo Ann Mumma BAPW Irving Dickman Ohio Division of Forestry Messenger Newsphoto

Cabinet Aide Visits Legion in Athens

Michael Galvin undersecretary of labor stopped in Athens Thursday en route to Washington after speaking at Legion post Lianésalley Jay where he predicted President Truman would run in 1952. Caigin and two lawmakers were part of the visit and were seen at the American Legion home on the corner of Washington and Congress Streets. The other official boarded a late train to the national capital.

Michael Galvin Athens Washingtont S.C Lianésalley Jay Truman

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Report Dismissals

Dismissals listed from Shelter ing Arms Hospital include Mr and Mrs Bernard Porter of Athens with a daughter. Other Athens names: Charles Clack Sail Warshaw Walter Dahl Widen Bowdie Degraff Mrs James Duncan and Mrs Willem Barnes with a daughter in Millfield noted.

Bernard Porter Athens By Hawk Charles Clack Sail Warshaw Walter Dahl Widen Bowdie Degraff James Duncan Willem Barnes Millfield Sin

Damages Sought in Auto Crash Case in Common Pleas

Turnmire of Springfield sues A Cole of Tuppers Plains in Common Pleas alleging negligence in a Route 50 collision about 14 miles east of Athens on Nov 2 1950. Plaintiff seeks about 874.28 in damages for his car. County records show separate minor vehicle damage reports from Washington Street and College Street incidents with unclear drivers.

Paciazes Hee ‘Turnmire Springfield A. Cole Tuppers Plains Turnmire Cole Athens

Escape Is Miracle Escape Is Miracle

State Highway patrolmen termed the escape of Wil ap Henry Smith as a miracle after a trailer truck knocked his car from Route 50 into a ditch. Smith, 40, Athens Route 5, escaped with only scratches and was treated at Shelter ing Army Hospital. The truck driver, Francis R. Miller, 21, Dexter City, said brake failure caused the crash. Miller was fined $10 and certified by Mayor John Crow of McArthur.

Wilap Henry Smith Mir- Smith Athens Smith McArthur Francis R. Miller Dexter City Miller Simithi

Hocking River Rises After Rains

Heavy rains push the Hocking River to 124 feet, rising three feet since Thursday amid lingering flood risk. Rain totals approach four inches in three days as temperatures peak at 75 and fall to the upper 30s. at 9 pm the thermometer stood at 39 degrees.

Hocking

Test Netting To Begin Next Week In Four Counties

Ey Ridge, supervisor at Athens headquarters for Ohd Wildlife District Four, announced test netting in the Mie Ring River and Washington, Morgan, and Muskingute Counties will start next week if weather allows. Don Slagte will oversee the efforts to monitor streams and nets, with teams moving from Steckparnt through the county.

EY Ridge Athens Ohd Wildlife District Four Mie Washington Morgan

Best Buy at Popular Price Sparks Millions in Sales

A terse note highlights strong demand as the popular priced item drives mass purchases. Executives report brisk consumer uptake and record turnout, signaling a robust market response across regions.

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