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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1947

Page

2

World Affairs speakers scheduled for United Nations Week

Ohio University will host three world affairs speakers during United Nations Week April 9 11. Joseph E Johnson Alfonso Robles and Edmond Wright will address students and townspeople in Memorial Auditorium and at related events. Johnson will discuss American security and the UN while Robles and Wright cover UN security council work and social issues with the UN.

Ohio University United Nations Wilfred Smith Joseph E. Johnson International Security Affairs Alfonso Robles Ministry of Foreign Affairs Edmond Wright Mr. Johnson San Francisco Memorial Auditorium American Association of University Women Berry Hotel Dumbarton Oaks Security Council Robles Wright Smith Lake Success N.Y

Baker to Speak at Ohio College Assembly in Columbus

President John C. Baker of Ohio University is a main speaker at the Ohio College Association 76th annual meeting in Columbus April 11 and 12. He will address Human Relations and University Administration at the opening general session.

John C. Baker Ohio University Ohio College Association Columbus Wesner- Wallick Association Elizabeth Andersch Ohio Association of College Teachers of Speech Speech Association Evan R. Collins College of Education Ohio Institutional Teacher Placement Association W. S. Gamertsfelder Oliver Martin O. C. Bird R. L. Morton Veterans Affairs

Navy Mobile Unit Here as Recruiting Aid

The U S Naval Reserve traveling information unit V-6 Inactive will be at the post office from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The unit promotes reserve benefits, including no recall without national emergency, civilian life uninterrupted, reserve longevity credit, and no physical exam. It will provide details for Waves and V-10 inactive members as well.

U. S. Naval Reserve V-6

Army's 25th Division seeks recruits in Japan

The Athens recruiting office announces the Army's 25th Infantry Division now in Japan accepts qualified men from 18 to 34 for occupation duty. Famed for actions in Guadalcanal New Georgia Vella Lavella and Luzon the division seeks clerks stenographers typists machinists truck drivers plumbers carpenters and specialists in over 100 fields. Eligible youths including 17 year olds with parental consent may enlist for three years and will receive training before leaving the United States.

Japan Athens Guadalcanal New Georgia Vella la Vella Luzon U. S

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes

Birth announcements list a daughter for Clyde Addington Trimble. daughter for Louis Bolkenhol Corning. son for Joseph Martin Athens. son for Jesse McKee New Marshfield. Chester Hanning The Plains admitted for major surgery. Dismissals include Warren Deuber Athens daughter. Gill Brown Athens son. James Bruce Athens. Esther Jackson Mineral. Allen Newell Cutler. W. R. McKenzie Albany. Millard Bryan The Plains. Raymond Smith Columbus.

Clyde Addington Trimble Louis Bolkenhol Corning Joseph Martin Athens Jesse McKee New Marshfield Jack Prater Warren Deuber Gill Brown James Bruce Esther Jackson Mineral Allen Newell Cutler W. R. McKenzie Albany Millard Bryan the Plains Raymond Smith Columbus

Gas Can Explodes. Fire Crews Respond in Athens

The Athens Fire Department was summoned to 44 Mound Street Sunday at 12 50 p m when an open gasoline can in a work shed exploded. Fire Chief Parker said damage was minimal.

Athens Harley Cartwright Mound St Parker

Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Three drivers were fined over the weekend after arrests by the State Highway Patrol. William E. Culp, 21, Jacksonville, fined $10 and costs for excessive speed. Paul R. Morris, 18, Athens, fined $5 and costs for permitting an unlicensed person to operate his car. Eileen Parker, 22, Jacksonville, fined $10 and costs for no driver's license. Culp and Morris heard before Mayor Franz Woodworth. Parker before Mayor Thomas E. Clark in Amesville.

State Highway Patrol William E. Culp Jacksonville Paul R. Morris Athens Eileen Parker Franz Woodworth Thomas E. Clark Amesville

Rites Set Tuesday for Lily Mae Cole

Lily Mae Cole 75 died unexpectedly Saturday at residence of Mrs. Marie Callaway where she had lived three years. Unmarried lifelong Coolville resident. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at White funeral home with Rev. W. A. Frost officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Coolville Lily Mae Cole Marie Callaway W. A. Frost Fairview Cemetery

King of Kings Showings Updated in Athens

The county ministerial society announced new showtimes for King of Kings. Schine's Athena Theater offers 9:30 a.m. showings Tuesday Thursday and Friday, while Ohio Theater presents a 9:30 a.m. showing on Saturday. Reverend Fred Lachs spoke at the announcement.

Athens King of Kings County Ministerial Society Fred Lachs Schine Athena Ohio Theater

Degrees Conferment at Albany Grange Meeting

One hundred members and guests attended a recent Albany Grange gathering where nine candidates received the first and second degrees from the Green Valley Grange in a formal conferral ceremony.

Albany Albany Grange Green Valley Grange

Congress Street closure to lay sewer at Ohio University

A block of Congress Street between West Union and President will close to general traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday for sewer installation to the Chemistry and Research Building at Ohio University. City Safety Service Director George R. Evans said workers expect completion late Wednesday and the street will reopen then. Post office trucks will continue to operate as usual.

Congress St W. Union President Ohio University Chemistry and Research City Safety Service George R. Evans City and University

Athens Elks To Install Officers Tuesday Night

Newly elected officers of Athens Lodge 973 BPO Elks will be installed Tuesday night in the lodge rooms with Jack son Lodge members conducting. Officiating will be Carl Clifford and A Dobbins. Following the ceremony lunch will be served to members. The lodge recently endorsed Daniels-Cramer Senate Bill 48.

Athens Lodge BPO Elks Carl Clifford Co. A. Dobbins Jackson Lodge Paul W. Carpenter Clarence Flowers John McElroy W. W. Davies F. A. Lavelle Charles H. Evans William W. Watkins Walter Pyle Fred Lee Tom C. P. Kircher William I. Carle Roy C. Shirley Homer Gall Grand Lodge Lodge Daniels-Cramer

Tuberculosis Meeting Set For Jackson April 7

Representatives from Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson and Vinton counties attend a Jackson meeting on Monday April 7 to discuss plans for a tuberculosis control program for the coming year. Speakers include Clarissa Boyd Joseph H Bishop Hugh C Sauer and Esther Horn with Benjamin Knepper outlining legislation pending in the Ohio Legislature.

Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Vinton Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association Clarissa Boyd National Tuberculosis Association Joseph H. Bishop Hugh C. Sauer Esther Horn State Association Benjamin F. Knepper Ohio

Whereabouts of Wife Questioned in Suit

A divorce suit for extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty was filed in Common Pleas Court by Melvin L. Losey of Athens County against Lillian Losey who is presently unavailable. The couple married in New Martinsville West Virginia on December 11 1935 and have two children aged 11 and 9.

Common Pleas Court Melvin L. Losey Athens County Lillian Losey Loseys New Martinsville W. Va

Two County Schools Reopen After Flu

Jacksonville area schools Trimble and Greens Run reopen after flu closures last Tuesday. County Superintendent Glen M. Hanes announced schools will close on Good Friday.

Jacksonville Trimble Greens Run Glen M. Hanes

Real Estate Transfers Across York and Athens Townships

Ella Six transfers 43.83 acres in York Township to Orla Krell. Ohio University transfers 33.20 acres and 14 acres in Athens Township to Ellen C. Brayley with rental payments of 4.01 dollars per month. Clifford Hartman Jr and Glenella Hartman Jr transfer lots 493 and 494 in Chauncey to Orville and Betty Lyons.

Ella Orla Krell York Township Ohio University Ellen C. Braley Athens Township Clifford Glenella Hartman Jr Orville Betty Lyons Chauncey

Rome Canaan Spring Concert Set for Thursday Evening

Rome Canaan High School plans its annual spring concert Thursday at 8 p m featuring the band orchestra and girls glee club with soloists Virginia Williams Mary Burch and Patty James. New ensembles include a cornet trio and a brass sextet with many Rome faculty and students performing across varied musical numbers.

Rome-Canaan Virginia Williams Mary Burch Patty James Eddy Sweeney Paul Gould Roger Copeland Dorothy Well Wilma Morrison Ruth Ann Miller Shirley Marshall Mary Louise Miller Virginia Bean Atheleen Jarvis Lillian Linton Clayton Smith Rome Ohio University Jennie Lou Alkire Jo Ann Ashcraft Augusta Barnhart Betty Boles Julia Brozack Betty Coen Doris Coen Peggy Copeland Audray Foreman Pauline Foreman Caroline Frost May Frost Betty Hornsby Marlene Jarvis June Jenkins Hazel Kinney Clarice Metcalf June Morrison Carol Poe Doris Rodehaver Annabelle Root Mary Joan Simmons Jo Ann Webb Leona Webb Virginia Wheaton Barbara Wood Phyllis McclInturf Grace Ziegler Lloyd Dillinger Phil Halbirt Gene Williams

Death Claims Mrs. Myers

Mrs. Marie Myers 54 died Monday at 9 a m in White Cross Hospital Columbus after illness. She lived on Trimble Route 1 Ames Township. Survived by husband Lawrence a son Vincent West Carrollton Ohio three daughters Opal Mrs Cecil Antle Concord and Mrs Wilbur Everett Peach Ridge a brother Harold Linscott Trimble Route 1 two half brothers Azra Linscott Hooper Ridge and John Wolfe Trimble and sister Mrs Olive Johnson Frost. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Body to Blower funeral home.

Glouster Marie Myers White Cross Hospital Columbus Trimble Myers Harvey Pearl Linscott Ames Township Lawrence Vincent West Carrolton Ohio Opal Cecil Antle Concord Wilbur Everett Peach Ridge

Custody Sought in Ohio Divorce Case

A divorce suit filed in Common Pleas Court by Katherine N. Barnhouse of Athens County against Leonard G. Barnhouse of Columbus charges gross neglect of duty. The plaintiff seeks support and custody of their three children aged five, four, and three. The Barnhouses were married at Gallipolis in 1940.

Common Pleas Court Katherine N. Barnhouse Athens County Leonard G. Barnhouse Columbus Barnhouses Gallipolis

Divorce Suit Dismissed in Common Pleas Court

Janis A. Wyatt’s divorce petition against John A. Wyatt filed March 11 in Common Pleas Court was dismissed without prejudice to a future action. The suit claimed gross neglect of duty.

Janis A. Wyatt John A. Wyatt Common Pleas Court

Athens man pleads guilty to intoxication in mayor's court

Norman O. Nester 22 of Athens pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge at arraignment in Mayor Franz Woodworth's court. He was fined $5 and costs.

Norman O. Nester Athens Franz Woodworth

Concealment Of Property Charged In Civil Case

Earl J. Jones of Misco Mine near Five Mile Bridge in Muskingum County was ordered to reply in writing to Judge O F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court by Monday about property claimed as debt in favor of John Cominsky Jr. Barrett’s affidavit accuses Cominsky of concealing property rights and not applying them to satisfy the judgment. the court notes Jones has property owed to Cominsky and orders Cominsky to be present for the hearing.

Earl J. Jones Misco Five Mile Bridge Muskingum County O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court John Cominsky, Jr Francis Barrett Trimble Barrett Cominsky Jones

Charles Kelley Dies at 85 Athens County Farmer

Charles Kelley 85 life long Athens County resident and farmer died Sunday night at his Long Run home after a long illness. Survived by two daughters Katherine Bales and Effie Frost and four sons Russell Earl Guy Hollie, plus 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Wife Hannah died in 1937 and daughter Addie Hallock died in 1946. Funeral Wednesday at Graham Chapel Church with burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home after Tuesday noon.

Charles Kelley Athens County Long Run Katherine Bales Athens Effie Frost Dayton Russell Muskegon Mich Earl of Lancaster Guy Hollie Roy Deeter Graham Chapel Kelley Dowler and Ferguson Funeral

Student Nurse Exams Offered at St Elizabeths Hospital

The Civil Service Commission announced a Student Nurse examination for a three year training program at St Elizabeths Hospital Washington DC. The first class starts in fall and trainees receive 752 dollars plus quarters subsistence laundry and medical attention. Applicants aged 18 to 35 must graduate high school with 16 credits including four in English and two in math science and social studies. Information and applications from W H Oldfield local secretary Athens Post Office.

The Civil Service Commission Today St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Washington D. C Commission W. H. Oldfield Athens Post Office

Weather records show 49 degree high on Sunday

The Sunday high reached 49 degrees and by 9 a.m. the temperature was 41 after a low of 21 overnight. Mrs. C. N. France, weather observer, notes the Hocking River at 4.58 feet.

C. N. France Hocking River

Also Mentioned on This Page

BY Roy Cross Jesse Pierce Pierce Athen County Shade Mr. Pierce N. Shannon Ave Foster State Floyd Cleveland R. E. McCammo Mgr Economy Savings & Loan CO Navy Sheltering Arms Hospital Chester Hanning Evans Meat Department O. E. Clyse PV Wy,ye Anypay Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens, Ohio Mrs. Myers Gene Autry Little Dogie Roy Rogers TET Star Cr Tai Pierre Faye Pleasure Ei Ta J Bonz Warner Picture Carter Athens County Savings & Loan CO Masonic Temple H. G. Householder Sec Robert Hollingsworth Mer S. Court St Madeleine Henry Hathaway Louis de Rochemont NEM Constance Dowling Wallace Ford Broderick Crawford Hobart Cavanaugh Freddie Steel
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