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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1949

Page

2

Atlantic Pact Critiqued by Ohio U Speaker at Conference

Dr. E Hern don Hudson presided as Dr. O Spur geon English of Temple University spoke on Emotional Problems of College Years. The two day program covered counseling, mental health, marriage and leadership with multiple campus and civic group meetings in Memorial Auditorium and Lindley Hall Lounge.

Ohio University Com Ohio U Muskingum Marietta and Rio Grande Colleges Memorial Auditorium E. Herndon Hudson O. Spurgeon English Temple University Medical School Philadelphia English Carol Scholz Temple E. A. Taylor Hudson James R. Patrick Ewing Athens County Mental Hygiene Society Athens County Medical Society Chemistry Scholz Lindley Hall Division of Mental Hygiene Ohio Department of Public Welfare U.S. Public Health Service

Red Cross Seeks Aid for Athens County Couple

The Red Cross appeals for household items after a fire destroyed a couple’s home. Needed are bed clothing, dresser, table and chairs, stove, dishes, and towels. Donors should call 651 for pickup at week end.

Athens County Iad Cross Red Cross

Two Cars Damaged in Union Street Crash

Two cars were slightly damaged in a Union Street collision reported by city police. James R. Steiner, 25, of Cleveland, eastbound on Union, struck a parked car owned by John W. Jackson, 45, of 96 East Columbus Street. Steiner said an oncoming vehicle crowded him to the right.

W. Union St James R. Steiner Cleveland Union St John W. Jackson E. Columbus St Stiener

Driver Fined After Hitting Pedestrian

Clarence Nicholson pleaded not guilty on Monday to failing to yield to a pedestrian, then changed his plea to guilty Tuesday. He was fined $5 and costs by Mayor William P. Mickle after his car struck Homer Rinehart at Court and W State Street.

Clarence Nicholson William P. Mickle Nicholson Homer Rinehart W. State

May Warmspell Looks To Break Temperature Records

May seeks to set record highs with a 36 degree reading and a 76 degree morning by 9 30 am. The district convention in Wellston is slated for June with Legion Post 21 to discuss plans at a Wednesday 8 pm meeting led by Commander Sam Alvarez.

Legion Wellston K. T. Crossen American Legion Sam. Alvarez

Two Days Was Enough Henry Robin’s Robins War

Ohio University students watched a pugnacious robin named Henry nip at cars in the Men's Dorm parking lot. He fought a 1948 convertible hubcap on Sunday and challenged other vehicles, but he failed to appear Tuesday, leaving students wondering if he would attack the parked truck.

Henry Robin Ohio University Henry

Zanesville Wins AAA Pedestrian Protection Award

Zanesville, Ohio, was recognized with a special citation in the American Automobile Association's 10th National Pedestrian Protection Contest highlighting safety measures.

Zanesville Washington Zanesville, O American Automobile Association

Grand Jury Indicts Multiple in Athens Nelsonville Area

Grand jury called by the county sheriff indicts Richard Stone of Athens for three counts of breaking and entering and larceny. Others include Tex Bailey of Nelsonville for forgery and Ermile V. Runkle of Athens for resisting an officer. Jailed suspects and those bound to appear are listed with various charges. jurors named from Athens Nelsonville Glouster and nearby towns.

J. W. Grinstead William Meyers Nelsonville Richard Stone Athens Woodyard Farm Supply Co Farm Bureau Shouse Motor Sales Co Tex Bailey Bailey Ermile V. Runkle W. P. Mickle Denzil Murphy Trimble Jack A. Horseman James Burchfield Aaron Bernard West Virginia Ermine E. Locke Carrolton Russell Ball Glouster Ray McConaha Harry Perry Harry Harkness Smithfield Charles Smith Priser Foreman James Powell Blanche Long Andrew Hallett L. I. Krieg Garnet McBride Wade Burk William Konkler Ralph Palmer Carrie Harvey Marion Harner Don Young Albany Edward Jones Ella England Chauncey Bertha Angle Thomas Williams, Jr

Coolville Woman Ella LeGoullon Dies at 72

Ella May LeGoullon 72 a lifelong Coolville resident died at her home Tuesday morning She was the daughter of Taylor and Eva Warren and is survived by son Kenneth and sister Ida Bell Taylor Both live at home Friends may call at White funeral home with services Thursday at 2 pm conducted by Rev O C Lockwood Burial will be in Coolville Cemetery

Coolville Ella May LeGoullon Taylor Eva Jane Warren Kenneth Ida Bell Taylor O. C. Lockwood Coolville Cemetery

Glouster Man Hurt In Mine Accident

Frank J. McClelland a 57 year old Gilouster resident was injured in a coal mine collapse at Mill field. He was hospitalized at Sheltering Arms in serious condition with x rays pending to determine injury extent.

Frank J. McClelland Gilouster

Family Week Posters Highlight Homebuilders as World Builders

Mayor Mickle proclaims May 18 to 24 as National Family Week in Athens. Posters, some by Charles L. Smith and T C Sanders, promote the theme Homebuilders are World Builders. Protestant Catholic and Jewish groups plan programs in local stores and venues.

International Committee On Christian Family Life William P. Mickle Athens Council of Church Women Athens Religious Education Committee Charles L. Smith Ohio University T. C. Sanders Altman's City Loan Cline’s Pharmacy Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Gandee’s Logan’s People’s Store Reba Shafer Stanley’s Shoe Store Steppe's Beauty Shop Altman’s University Dress Shop

Mrs Mansfield Dies at 81 in Athens County

Mrs Nora Mansfield aged 81 lifelong Athens County resident died Tuesday noon in Athens. Survived by brother Charles Bardin Athens and sister Mrs Adda Haney Los Angeles. Husband Frank died in 1909 and son Virgil in 1947. Funeral Thursday 2:30 p.m. at Jagers funeral home with burial at Clarks Chapel. Friends may call at any time.

Nora Mansfield Athens County Athens Charles Bardin Adda Haney Los Angeles Mansfield Frank Virgil Jagers Funeral Harold F. Kellogg Clarks Chapel

Visitation Planned Between Athens and Hay Brow Councils

Athens Council 15 will visit Hay Brow Council at Nelsonville on Thursday to discuss shared community issues and cooperation. The visit aims to strengthen relations and explore collaborative projects between the two municipalities.

Athens Haybrow Council Nelsonville

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