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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1948

Page

5

Zanesville Trip to Crown OU Branch School Jamborees

Ohio University athletes will travel to Zanesville on Friday April 9 for the final in a series of All-Ohio Jamborees benefiting students at Chillicothe Portsmouth and Zanesville branch schools. The events feature boxing wrestling and film showings plus remarks from university officials.

Zanesville Ohio University Chillicothe Portsmouth Albert C. Gubitz Thor Olson Frank Richey Frank Dilley George Starcher University College Robert E. Mahn Gubitz Elliott Lawrence

Navy Band Concerts Set For Tomorrow In Memorial Auditorium

The 50 piece U S Navy Band arrives Thursday morning for two Memorial Auditorium concerts at 3 30 and 8 p m Tickets are available at Logan s Gan dees Music Shop the Berry Hotel and at the box office for both shows Athens area schools will bring students to the matinee In a spring tour the band will follow Ohio to Lexington Kentucky and Cincinnati Ohio University co sponsors will host a reception for band conductor Mr Brend ler after the evening performance and the group will perform 98 concerts in 48 eastern and midwestern cities

U. S. Navy Memorial Auditorium Logan's Gandee Berry Hotel Athens Fort Lincoln Cemetery Washington, D. C Ohio Lexington Kentucky Cincinnati Midwest Naval Services Ohio University Student Council Mmdr Charles Brendler

Athens Woman Hurt in Route 50 A Crash

An Athens woman, Violet Border, 57, was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a two car collision on Route 50 A between Athens and Amesville. Her husband Ben Border, 75, suffered head lacerations and rib fractures while the other driver Donald Vickers, 21, Marietta, and his three passengers were uninjured as their car also rolled.

Athens Sheltering Arms Amesville State Highway Patrol Violet Border Ben H. Border Second St Border Donald Vickers Marietta Vickers

Trash Burning Permits Need Ok of Firemen

Fire Chief Clarence A. Parker announced residents must obtain a burning permit from the fire department for grass trash or rubbish. Phone permit requests are no longer accepted. Rules require fires at least 50 feet from any building watched at all times kept small and controlled and not started before 4 pm or on windy days.

Clarence A. Parker Parker

Two Men Fined for Intoxication in City Court

Two men were fined ten dollars plus costs in Mayor William P. Mickle's Court Wednesday for intoxication. Donald Nau, 25, of 15 Park Place and Hugh J. Sheridan, 44, Athens Route 4, were the two fined. Leonard Woodgerd, 57, Albany, pleaded innocent to a similar charge and his case was to be heard Wednesday afternoon.

William P Mickle Leonard Woodgerd Albany Donald Nau Park Place Hugh J. Sheridan Athens

Lions Club Dinner Dates Drive Committee Members

Lions Club held a Tuesday night dinner meeting at the Berry Hotel with Tail Twister Emmett P. Lewis in charge. A committee to assist John Jagers, city chairman of the cancer drive, was announced and includes Dr. Lawrence I. Goldberg, Dr. Frank R. Moore, and Dr. R. R. Gilson. Erle Bridgewater Jr. named a new director.

Lions Club Berry Hotel Emmett P. Lewis John Jagers Lawrence I. Goldberg Frank R. Moore R. R. Gilson Erle Bridgewater, Jr

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

The Athens hospital reports births for Mr and Mrs Leo Van Nest a son and Mr and Mrs Roy Hoisington a son and Mr and Mrs Francis Murphy a son. Admitted Bertha Goodfellow for major surgery Nancy Lee and John Wrase for medical care Violet Border for an accident. Dismissed Thelma Martin Marilyn Morehead Mildred Bowen and Mabel Pierce all Athens or nearby residents.

Leo van Nest Athens Roy Hoisington Francis Murphy McArthur Bertha Goodfellow Stewart Nancy Lee John Wrase Violet Border Thelma Martin Marilyn Morehead Mildred Bowen Pomeroy Mabel Pierce

Midnight Deadline for New Auto Tags

Late auto license buyers queued as Deputy Registrar Dave Johnson said the office at 18 Mill St. would stay open until 9 p.m. for sale of tags to be displayed after midnight.

Dave Johnson Mill St

Willfield Man Fined on Roseville Driver Charge

James A. Kisor, 36, Millfield, was fined $35 and costs after pleading guilty to failing to stop after an accident. State Highway patrol said the charge stemmed from a Route 13 crash Monday filed by Harding Russell of Roseville before Mayor W. P. Mickle Tuesday.

James A. Kisor Millfield W. P. Mickle Harding Russell Roseville

Candy sale planned by Church Goers Class at Dinsmoore

A candy sale will be conducted Thursday by the Church Goers Class at the Dinsmoore Restaurant here. Proceeds support church activities and local programs.

Dinsmoore

Vir Henderson Dies at 66 in Athens

Sam Henderson, a 66 year old Athens plumber, died after a heart attack at his home 4 Van Vorhes St Tuesday night. He leaves wife Erma four daughters and a son plus five grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church with Rev Joe B Maffett officiating. burial in Shade. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home.

Sam Henderson Athens van Vorhes St Henderson Steubenville Erma Harley Poling Logan R. F. Rose Betty Lee Shirley Ann Henderson Sammy Carrie Williams Shade Darrell Perry Toledo Grace Henderson Columbus Sherman McClainsboro Ralph M Cleveland George Burlingham James First Christian Church Joe B. Maffett Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home

Temperature Drop Precedes Rainfall

Rainfall Wednesday followed a temperature fall with 58 degrees at 10 am observed by Mrs. Co. N. France. The thermometer dropped 27 degrees from Tuesday’s 69, hitting 42. The Hocking River receded to 6.18 feet despite 12 inches of rain.

Co. N. France Mercury Hocking

Franklin County Divorce Case Between Bullocks Filed

Kathryn Bullock seeks divorce and custody of four minors from Robert Bullock in Common Pleas Court. The petition cites gross neglect and lists 146% E Main St Columbus as the couple's address. Robert Bullock was served by Franklin County summons.

Kathryn Bullock Common Pleas Court Robert Bullock Franklin County Logan E. Main St Columbus

Knights Templar To Confer Degree Friday

Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will hold a special meeting Friday at 7 30 p m to confer the Order of the Temple Visiting members will be welcome and all Sir Knights asked to report in full templar uniform announced by George S Holdren commander

Athens Knights Templar Order of the Temple Templar George S. Holdren

East Liverpool honors Betts as top athlete of year

East Liverpool High School center Jack Betts son of Principal Ralph W Betts held the Hi Y memorial trophy as the outstanding athlete for the current school year. The award honors local athletes who died in World War II.

East Liverpool Jack Betts Ralph W. Betts

Campus urges use of established walks on campus

University officials ask students to stay on brick and concrete walks after seeding and fertilizing the campus. Signs urge compliance to protect new growth, with three new walks planned near the girls gym, Boyd Hall, Memorial Auditorium and between Union Street and the auditorium. Construction starts next month.

Laverne F. Lausche Lausche Boyd Hall Memorial Auditorium Union St

Marriage License Graces Elmer W. Guseman and Anna Mae McMullen

Elmer W. Guseman of Athens Route 3 and Anna Mae McMullen of Athens Route 4 have been issued a marriage license.

Elmer W. Guseman Athens Anna Mae McMullen

Colonial Antiques Expert to Speak at Ohio University Convocation

William Haynes, noted authority on Colonial antiques from Stonington Connecticut, will present an illustrated lecture on old New England homes to Ohio University students at 10 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Auditorium. A. C. Denison will introduce the speaker, who plans a state tour visiting other colleges and cities.

Connecticut Ohio Ohio University William Haynes Stonington Conn Haynes New England Memorial Auditorium A. C. Denison

Dissolution of Year-Old Marriage Sought in Ohio Suit

Mary C. West seeks a divorce from Andrew West in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. He claims ownership of all real estate and asks that the decree grant no interest to West. Married April 1947 at Happy Hollow, no children.

Mary C. West Common Pleas Andrew West West Happy Hollow

Ohio U Graduates to Be Interviewed by BUC Men

Ohio University students veterans and non veterans will register April 5 under a state wide job development program. BUC officials will interview applicants at Ohio University's Bureau of Appointments April 16 and 20. The program aims to help colleges place graduates and dropouts by expanding employer contacts and sharing applicant information nationwide.

Ohio U BUC Bureau of Unemployment Ohio H. H. Sands Athens Ohio University Bureau of Appointments Sands Ohio State Employment Service Veterans Employment Service Frank J. Collopy

Veterans Earnings Statement Notices At Education Unit

Vets who have not received a VA earnings form must report to the VA Education and Training Unit Office at 8 President St second floor. Printed bulletins with Public Law 346 details will be available at the office Thursday, said Wesley Miller training specialist in charge.

Veterans Administration VA Education and Training Unit President St Wesley Miller Miller

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