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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1950

Page

11

Capital U professor to deliver Nelsonville Class of 1950 address

Nelsonville High School will honor the Class of 1950 with professor H R Cotterman of Capital University delivering the commencement address on June 1. The board met to approve contracts, review gym plans, approve bills, and discuss track and field rehabilitation at the school.

Nelsonville H. R. Cotterman Capital University Columbus Nelsonville High School City Board of Education D. W. Codding Cotterman Supt. Codding Harold Koker State Department

Kelso Rites Wednesday

Funeral services for John P. Kelso who died Monday at his home on W Columbus Street will be held Wednesday at 9 am in St Andrews Church with Rev William A Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at New Lexington. Rosary will be said by the Altar Society at Stout Funeral Home tonight at 8. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Nelsonville John P. Kelso W. Columbus St St. Andrews Church William A. Kelly New Lexington Altar Society Stout Funeral

Three Fined By Mayor In Nelsonville Court

Three defendants faced Mayor Earl Hilleary in Nelsonville on Monday night. John Campbell Bailey pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. John E. McClain of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to driving left of center and received 10 dollars plus costs. William Meade of Columbus was fined 10 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to littering the highway.

Nelsonville John Campbell Bailey Earl Hilleary State Highway Patrol John E. McClain Nelsonville Rt. 2 William Meade Columbus

Loyal Workers Class Meet at Mrs Scott Home

Nelsonville Methodist Church Loyal Workers Class met Thursday at Minnie Scott home Cross Street. Assisting hostesses were Ella Linton and Nelle Bowers. Devotional leader Adda Hawk and program Faye Howard. Business session led by post president Jean Carpenter. Fourteen members and two guests Lucille Steenrod and daughter Janalee attended.

Loyal Workers The Methodist Church Minnie Scott Cross St Ella Linton Nelle Bowers Adda Hawk Faye Howard Jean Carpenter Lucille Steenrod Janalee

Church Plans All Family Week Covered Dish Supper

The Christian Church announces a national family week observance with an all family all church covered dish supper and program on Wednesday at 6 30 p m Each family provides food serving and beverage supplied by the serving group The Woman s Council through Mrs Glenn Tharp Family Life chairman hosts the program New church members and high school seniors will be guests of honor.

The Christian Church Woman's Council Glenn Tharp Family Life

G. T. Club Meets at Eva Sanborn Home

The G. T. Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the home of Mrs Eva Sanborn at 1013 Poplar Street.

G.T. Club Eva Sanborn Poplar St

Twigs of Mount St. Mary Guild Meeting Postponed

The general meeting of Twigs of the Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild scheduled for May 22 has been postponed. Mrs Oral Daugherty the guild chairman said a new time will be announced later.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Oral Daugherty Guild

Pythian Sisters Schedule Meeting This Thursday

The Pythian Sisters will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P building. A pot luck supper will be served during the gathering.

Pythian Sisters K. of P

Rummage Sale Planned by Hocking Valley Shrine

The Hocking Valley Shrine will hold a rummage sale in the city building hallway Friday afternoon and Saturday. Persons with articles or clothing to donate may contact Mrs. Roy Sayers.

Hocking Valley Shrine Roy Sayers

East PTA May Day Program Set on School Lawn

Nelsonville East PTA announces its annual May Day program on the school lawn Friday at 1 p m with officer installations. If rain delays, the event moves to Wednesday May 17.

Nelsonville East Pta

Local Visitors Share Weekend With Columbus and Middleport Residents

Mrs. Tom Longstaff of Middleport and Mrs. Luther Boger of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Ball. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Howard, near Columbus, spent the end of the week with Mr. Howard's parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howard and their son Dean.

Tom Longstaff Middleport Luther Boger Columbus Austin Ball Lloyd Howard Near Columbus Mr. Howard Ed Howard Dean

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admitted Mrs. Melvin Griffin Logan, Mrs. Hazel Mae Reed Logan Route 2, Mrs. Albert Redick Logan Route. Dismissed Mrs. Alice Ieenhower Middleport, Ira Evans Nelsonville, Martha Bower Nelsonville. N. L. Skinner returned home on Riverside after University Hospital Columbus surgery, recovering satisfactorily.

Melvin Griffin Logan Hazel Mae Reed Albert Redick Alice Ieenhower Middleport Ira Evans Nelsonville Martha Bower S. N. Skinner Riverside University Hospital, Columbus

Ex-Resident Emma Wahlater Dies at 76 in Rusells Point

Emma Savage Wahlater, 76, a former Nelsonville resident, died early Monday at her home in Rusells Point Ohio. She was survived by husband Ralph Wahlater five children from a former marriage Harry Matheny local Clyde Matheny Hamilton Ohio Mrs Nellie Gill Mrs Lilian Kennell and Raymond Matheny Columbus four sisters two brothers fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Columbus.

Nelsonville Emma Savage Wahlater Russells Point Ohio Wahlater Ralph Wahlater Harry Matheny Clyde Matheny Hamilton Nellie Gill Lilian Kennell Raymond Matheny Columbus

WSCS Meets At Church

Glouster WSCS met at the Methodist Church auditorium with Mrs. Isabel Vernon presiding. Mrs. E H Taylor led devotions on God In the Family and prayer. Irene Williams outlined Christianity in the Home. Refreshments served to 20 members and guest William Leadbetter.

Glouster WSCS Methodist Church John Blower Isabel Vernon E. H. Taylor Pauline Gamwell Taylor Irene Williams

World War II Veteran Wilfred Nott Dies in Huntington

Wilfred Nott 35 formerly of Glouster died Monday at Huntington Veterans Hospital after eight months illness. A World War II veteran who served in the South Pacific, he is survived by wife Mabel a son Wilfred a daughter Snelba three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services held Thursday at Hollister EUB Church with burial in Hollister Cemetery.

Glouster Wilfred Nott Huntington Veterans Hospital Mr. Nott John Bessie Nott South Pacific Mabel Wilfred Snelba Wilfred, Jr Eugene Thelma Sanborn Lorena Vaught Lucy Tanner Columbus Hollister Eub Church Harvey Smith Hollister Cemetery

Truck Leaves Gas Station Without Paying After Fill Up

Nelsonville police and State Highway Patrol seek a truck driver who bought a ten dollar tank of gasoline at Wolfe Service Station on EF Canal Street and drove away before paying. A description of the semi trailer has been issued to officers.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Wolfe Canal St

Meeting Postponed by Jacksonville Mothers Club

The Jacksonville Mothers Club has postponed a meeting from Friday evening to 7 30 p m Friday May 19 at the home of Mrs Bea Lowery.

Glouster Jacksonville

Cleveland Patient McClelland Reported Serious Heart Ailment

Cleveland hospital treating Allison McClelland of Akron for a heart ailment. He is a former Glouster resident and relatives here have been informed his condition is serious.

Glouster Allison McClelland Akron Cleveland McClelland

Pomeroy Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Titus with Play and Games

Mrs Don Anderson hosted a wedding shower for Mrs James Titus Jr featuring contests and group singing. Mary McAffie led, presenting The Three Bears with help from Diane Smith Doris Ann Wells and Roger Leifheit. Fourteen guests played games and donated to the Meigs County Safety Campaign.

James Titus Sr Lawrence Anderson Phillip Smith Howard Nolan Guy Mutchler Thomas Porter Floyd Thomas George Lasher William F Frank Halliday Sharon Atkins Darlene Letah Sidenstricker Edith Titus Opal Armstrong Margaret Wells Leslie Don Anderson Alfred Frank Byron Saxton Phillip Burson Virgil Atkins Harold Rice Dale Bachner A. W. McKay William Atkins Jed Webster, Jr William Deem C. O. Chapman Clarence Chase Carl Morris Junior Williams Gertrude Chase James Thomas Kelson Phillips Lawrence Heiner Eli Dennison William Buck Weber Theobald Bertha Rathburn Marcus Roush Heit Mary McAffie Miss McAffie Three Bears Diane Smith Doris Ann Wells Roger Leifheit Meigs County

Safety Theme Leads Rocksprings Grange Meeting

Safety was the program theme for the lecturers' gathering led by Miss June Unroe as Rocksprings Grange met recently. Mr and Mrs W O Barnitz were admitted as new members. Thirty one members were present. A juvenile meeting was conducted by Worthy Matron Lucille Leif.

Pomeroy—Safety June Unroe Rocksprings Grange W. O. Barnitz Lucille Leif

Glouster Personal Visits Highlight Weekend Travel

Glouster residents and guests from Columbus Xenia Trimble Warren Canton Cumberland Carbondale Logan Hollister and Jacksonville gathered for visits and social events including Kiwanis ladies night and a family birthday observance.

Services Planned At Ferndale Church

Preaching services planned at the Ferndale Church of Christ with Rev. Daniel K. Teater of Glouster delivering the sermon on Wednesday May 10. Delegations from Glouster and Bishopville churches are expected to attend as efforts to reopen weekly services are pursued.

Glouster Ferndale Church

32 Degree Readings Reported for Monday

Thermometer readings in Glouster showed 32 degrees Monday morning with no damage to fruit or early vegetables. The temperature rose to 68 degrees in the afternoon before falling to 48 by 9:30 p.m.

Mrs Mary Roberts Taken to Hospital After Illness

Mrs Mary Roberts of 26 Broad Street fell ill Sunday at home. Her condition remained unchanged Monday prompting her removal to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens Monday afternoon.

Glouster Mary Roberts Broad St Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Hobo Party At New Yost Barn At Nease Settlement

Community Youth Fellowship League gathered Friday night at the new barn of Dorothy and Charles Yost in Nease Settlement. Attendees included Eldon Kraeuter and family, Clark Idle and family, Hamm and Dill households, Chaney family, Bailey, Holter, Grueser, Rose, Thoren, Cole, Wince, and Yost relatives. Games were played and refreshments served.

Tommy Joe Rose Annabel Rose Scottie Sonny Thoren Lucy Cole Jeanette Raymond Thomas Jimmy Vernon Wince E. R. Yost Dorothy Charles Yost

Twilight Garden Club Meeting Postponed

The Pomeroy Twilight Garden Club announced that its Thursday meeting has been postponed.

Pomeroy Twilight Garden Club

Chester Dance Planned by Alumni Association

Chester High School Alumni Association sponsors a dance at the Chester Grange Hall on Wednesday night, announced by Carl Kautz as president of the organization.

Chester Chester High School Alumni Association Chester Grange Hall Carl Kautz

Mrs Brooks Is Honored With Birthday Dinner

Etta Brooks aged 83 of 3 Liberty Lane was feted at a birthday dinner Sunday. Attendants included Lester Lathey Violet Bailey Marlene Lathey Weitha Clark George Walton Jr Eddie Romine Harold Lemley and Lily Jones. Daughters Eddie Romine and Mary Lathey planned the party.

Pomeroy Etta Brooks

Wagner-Geoglein engagement announced for early June

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Wagner of Syracuse announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Fredrick B. Geoglein son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geoglein of Pomeroy Athene Road. Joan is a 1949 Pomeroy High School graduate and worker at Elberfelds Pomeroy. Fred Geoglein is a 1948 Pomeroy High School graduate and a Marietta College sophomore. The wedding is planned for early June.

Pomeroy Charles A. Wagner Syracuse Joan Fredrick B. Geoglein Fred Geoglein Athens Road Miss Wagner Pomeroy High School Elberfelds Googlein Marietta College

Social notes of Pomeroy residents share weekend visits

Lin coln Heights residents Mr and Mrs Robert Jay visited Buckeye Lake with Mrs Jay s sister Mrs Bernice Gilmore. Columbus couple Mr and Mrs Vernon Cady Sr visited their son and daughter in law. Local gatherings include Mr and Mrs Gerald Pullins Mrs Marvin Cox and children at a Monday dinner and Mrs Richard West plus Parkersburg visitors. F Ray Wilson returned home from Holzer Hospital. Ponti ac wedding news shares Mrs Fritz Buck and son attending Lawrence Reuter s wedding in Pontiac.

George Grandy Virginia Locke Columbus Trimble Mr. Grandy Daisy Grandy Florence Andrews Xenia Kiwanis B. R. Angle N. T. Brown Warren Jack Brown Georgia Anna H. E. Pettit Crooksville J. W. Herrold Herrold Mr. Pettit Chet King Jennie King Athens Robert Jay Lincoln Heights Buckeye Lake Benny New York Gerald Pullins Kansas City Theo Pullins Marvin Cox Pulling Kathleen Cox Richard West Parkersburg Denver Lowrey Mickey Bob Belle W. Va Dora Bostic Bostic Ruth Morrison Alice Burton F. Ray Wilson Holzer Hospital Gallipolis F. Main St Fritz Buck Robert Pontiac Mich Lawrence Junior Reuter Lawrence Reuter Janet Ewing Marjorie Acre

Teams Formed for Mason County Farm Youth Show Ads

Monday morning meeting in Point Pleasant formed teams to solicit advertising funds for the Mason County Farm Youth Show set for September 14 and 15. James T. Fisher was named chairman of the ad selling canvass.

Point Pleasant Mason County James T. Fisher

$7500 Suit Is Continued To Next Term

Circuit court sessions adjourned with key defense witness absent in the $7500 damage case of Russel Roush vs Click Durst from a Bend Area auto crash. Another $7500 claim by Samuel H. Reitmire against Durst also continued. A chancery order gave 15 days for depositions and 10 days for plaintiff rebuttal in John Mc Causland vs Daniel R. and Martha E. Jarrell. Ina Steele was granted a divorce from George Steele.

Point Pleasant Russel Roush Click Durst Lewis H. Miller Bend Area Samuel H. Reitmire Durst

Part Owner Of Mine Dies At 50 In Ohio

Roscoe Bowen 50, part owner of the Prosperity Coal Mine, died at his Harrisonville Road home. Survived by four sisters Edith Knowelton Wilma Spars Cora Bowen Nellie Pullins all of Pom ery four brothers Ernest Edward Denver John. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home with James Walker of the Christian Church. Burials in Middleport Hill Cemetery. Friends may call anytime.

Middleport Hill Cemetery

Mrs Bailey Dies at 77 in Columbus Home

Sadie Bailey 77 died early today at her daughter Mrs Lenora Spencer’s home in Columbus. Survived by husband, children Bessie Jones Phoenix Forest Bailey Racine Wilbur Bailey Pomeroy Mary Schaeffer Detroit. Funeral services planned by Ewing Funeral Home.

Pomeroy Sadie Bailey Lenora Spencer Columbus Spencer Bessie Jones Phoenix Ariz Forest Bailey Racine Wilbur Bailey Mary Schaeffer Detroit Ewing

Pt Pleasant Social Notes Honoring Jimmy’s Ninth Birthday

A Sunday party honoring Jimmy Thomas on his ninth birthday was hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Thomas 2110 Madison Ave. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Babcock of Chester Ohio and Mr and Mrs Royal Thomas of Syracuse Ohio attended along with Mr and Mrs Darsel Babcock and infant daughter of Otsego Ohio.

Point Pleasant Jimmy Paul Thomas Madison Ave Charles Babcock Chester Ohio Royal Thomas Syracuse Darsel Babcock Otsego

Holzer Hospital Updates From Point Pleasant Area

Don Cheesebrew of Bellemeade was a Holzer Hospital patient and returned home Saturday. Henry C. White of Charleston Read at Holzer Hospital was reported improved. Frank Carpenter Jr of Springfield Ohio spent the weekend with his parents on Jerrico Road.

Don Cheesebrew Bellemeade Holzer Hospital Henry C. White Charleston

Orpah Rebekah Lodge No 210 Meeting Notice

Orpah Rebekah Lodge No 210 schedules its weekly meeting for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Fourth Street Hall with members urged to attend.

Orpah Rebekah Lodge No Fourth St

Point Pleasant Fire Department Auxiliary Meeting Update

The Point Pleasant volunteer fire department auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the fire station. Members are asked to bring handkerchiefs for birthday presents.

Point Pleasant

Casto Wins High in For Men Only Bridge Club

Carroll Casto topped scoring at the For Men Only bridge club meeting held Thursday night at 124 English Road home of Eustace Wilson. Bill Safford placed second with other players including Frank Clendenin Robert Dilley Sherwood Costen Bill Rose and guest Charles J. Hyer.

Carroll Casto Eustace Wilson English Road Bill Safford Frank Clendenin Robert Dilley Sherwood Costen Bill Rose Charles J. Hyer

Mason County Land Transfers Involving Multiple Parcels

Mason County records show transfers including Georgia Belle Weaver to Herman Layne and Lloyd Roush a parcel in Graham District and William A. Barker to Garland Mohr and J. Baird for 50 acres with exceptions in Clenden District. Elton L. Boggan to Dorothy W. Boggan a lot in Lewis District and Russell Oshel to Monroe Chase 73 acres in Robinson District. O J Howard and Agnes to John Hesson a parcel in Graham District.

Georgia Belle Weaver Herman Layne Lloyd Roush Graham William A Vivian C. Barker Garland Mohr J. 8. Baird Clendenin C. M Eva Hively James Williams Cologne Elton L. Boggan Dorothy W. Boggan Lewis Russell Velma M. Oshel Monroe Helen Chase Robinson O J Agnes Howard John S. W. Hesson

Rev. Thomas to resign as Christ Church rector

The Rev. Robert Findlay Thomas announced his resignation as rector of Christ Church Parish effective July 1. He will become rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter in Burlington North Carolina. He has led since 1946, increasing communicants and overseeing parish improvements.

Point Pleasant Christ Church Parish Episcopal Robert Findlay Thomas Church of the Holy Comforter Burlington N. C Frank A. Cady Thomas Christ Church Huntington St. John’s Church Juniata

Fines levied after mishap in Point Pleasant magistrate court

Roscoe Redman of Second Street was fined 50 with costs for driving while intoxicated after a Saturday afternoon crash on Jackson Avenue. He also paid 25 with costs for a hit and run as cited by Russell Ferguson of Pliny. Passenger James Russell Ford of Lakin faced a 10 fine with costs for intoxication.

Point Pleasant Roscoe Redman Second St Jackson Ave D. G. Wilfong Russell R. Ferguson Pliny James Russell Ford Lakin Redman

Farm Bureau Lists Record

Mason County Farm Bureau membership drive gains momentum as Secretary Gus R. Douglass Jr. cites actions by the local group. They helped secure 150 acres for the Ohio Valley Experiment Station, backed rural electric lines and road improvements, supported rural schools, collaborated with county officials and WVU on county agents, opposed gasoline tax refunds cuts, maintained a 4 H camp, and promoted agricultural improvement groups while urging urban rural cooperation.

Point Pleasant Mason County Farm Bureau Gus R. Douglass, Jr Ohio Valley Experiment Station Board of Education West Virginia University

Baptism Administered To Two Children At Christ Church

Holy baptism was administered Saturday at Christ Church Episcopal in Point Pleasant to Alison Dickinson Littlepage III and Samuel Dickinson Littlepage III, children of Atty. S. D. Littlepage and wife. Alison’s godparents are Mrs. John V. Mann and Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Peek. Samuel’s are Mr. and Mrs. John V. Mann and Richard M. Peek. The Rev. Robert Findlay Thomas officiated. the acolyte was John V. Mann Jr.

Point Pleasant Christ Church Episcopal Alison Samuel Dickinson Littlepage III Atty S. D. Littlepage English Road John V. Mann Richard M. Peek Samuel Robert Findlay Thomas John V. Mann, Jr

Point Clinic Notes List Various Patients by Date

Notes show patient names and locations with May dates from Point Clinic. Individuals include Emil Sullivan Arbuckle May 4 and Mrs Alva Lane with infant daughter Point Pleasant Route 2 May 4. Other entries: Mrs O M Powell Vinton May 5, Jesse Abel Main St May 5, Wade Matheny Leon May 6, Hugh Jordan Gallipolis Ferry May 6, Mrs Howard Erwin Point Pleasant May 6.

Emil Sullivan Arbuckle Alva Lane Point Pleasant O. M. Powell Vinton Ohio Jesse Abel Main St Wade Matheny Leon Hugh Jordan Gallipolis Ferry Howard Erwin

Police Bonds Posted in Point Pleasant

Police court bonds of 10 dollars and costs were posted here Monday by Kenneth Birchfield Bladen Ohio Charles A Neville and C W Neville both of Ben Lomond. They had been cited for intoxication by city police.

Point Pleasant Kenneth Birchfield Bladen Ohio Charles A. Neville C. W. Neville Ben Lomond

Auto driver fined in Jefferson Blvd incident

Roger Lee Morrow of 2423 Lincoln Ave was fined $8 in police court after police charged him with failing to have his automobile under control following a Saturday afternoon crash on Jefferson Blvd.

Point Pleasant Roger Lee Morrow Lincoln Ave Jefferson Blvd

Backers To Meet In Point Pleasant At Senior High

A meeting of the Big Black Backers is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Point Pleasant High School. President James T. Fisher urged parents of high school athletic squad members to attend.

Point Pleasant James T. Fisher

Fisherwoman fined for unlicensed fishing in creek

Thelma Boothe of Huntington was fined ten dollars plus costs in magistrate court for fishing in 16 Mile Creek without a license. The complaint was signed by Conservation Officer Miles Darst.

Point Pleasant 16 Mile Creek Thelma Boothe Huntington Miles Darst

Marriage License Issued in Point Pleasant

A marriage license was issued Saturday to Jack Eugene Lee 21 Hartford and Jo Ann Fowler 21 Clifton.

Point Pleasant Jack Eugene Lee Hartford Jo Ann Fowler Clifton

Vinton folks enjoy weekend visits and a basketball banquet

Mr and Mrs O M Stewart traveled to Columbus on business while many locals visited relatives in Columbus and Portsmouth. The Vinton basketball team was honored at a Farmers Hotel banquet with remarks from Coach Cecil Davis and Principal Lande Miller. A large group attended the theater party after the event.

Ed Amos Hazel Harmon Sunshine The Methodist Church Elizabeth Cloud Ernest Jenkins Albert Samuels Ray Quickle Columbus State Fairgrounds Tom Cardwell Gallipolis Dora Hickerson Cline Gerlach Oliver Chamberlain Chamberlain Mason Long Vinton Farmer’s Hotel Cecil Davis Lande Miller Sonny Fullen Jim Porter Dewey Walker Walter McCarley G. E. Elliott Paul Ward Garland Elliott Bob Chasteen Bradley Harder Tom Rece Halford Watkins Jim Rece Cletus Harder Gene Kessel Wayne Angles Jim Wooldrige Wendell Oiler Bernard Friend Lawrence Oiler James Coleman Ray Hamilton Junior Ferguson Ivan Cardwell John Jacobs Charles Keesee Glen Pauley Paul Sowards Norman Stewart Darlene Hartsook Barbara Quickle Joan Sherritt Ruth Fitch Marilyn Cloud Miss Byrd Alexander

Electa Chapter annual inspection at Masonic Hall

Ninety nine members and guests attended Electa Chapter CES annual inspection at the Masonic Hall with Garnet Pearl and Harry Witchy presiding. Rose Leith served as inspection officer. Prizes went to Mrs. Morgan Mrs. Sayre and Mrs. Rollins. Other items include club visits, hospital patients homecomings, and local residents returning from Akron and Barberton.

New Straitsville Electa CES Masonic Hall Garnet Pearl Harry Witchy Rose Leith Myena Angle Jolly Club 12 Old Town Road Dora Webb Jose Stobbs Helen Sayre Mary Morgan Myrtle Wallace Ruth Bell Diocese of Columbus David Boyle Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Boyle Strip Josie Stobbs Akron Gladys Walters James Stobbs Susan Phoenix Barberton William Abram Francis Hooper Laura Miller Ward's Mable Stoltz Starling Lower Columbus Robert Blankenship George Young Second St

Rabid Fox Reports Prompt State Probes Near Oil City

Two states searched for answers after reports of rabid foxes roaming counties along the Ohio Pennsylvania border. Officials in both Pennsylvania and Ohio opened inquiries to track the animals and assess public health risks.

Oil City Ohio and Pennsylvania

Ohio State to Admit 150 Freshman Med Students

Ohio State University trustees approved admitting 150 freshman medical students to the College of Medicine next fall, an increase of 62 students from the prior intake.

Columbus Ohio State University College of Medicine Ifall

Classified Phone 0242 Ad Rates and Rules

A detailed advertisement guide notes how to place classified ads with a phone number 0242. It lists rates per line, deadlines for submission, and policies on errors, refunds, and payment methods, including special rules for card of thanks obituaries and political notices. It also explains blind ads, three and six day runs, and office procedures for handling addresses and references.

Cceseee Messenger

Market Livestock Prices Across Hogs Cattle Veal and Sheep

The daily market lists price ranges for hogs from 75.00 to 150.00 per head for various weights and types. Cattle show steers 20.00 to 27.00, heifers 20.00 to 26.00, fat cows 12.00 to 21.00, bulls 16.00 to 22.00, milk cows 100.00 to 200.00. Veal calves top 30.30, with other grades 28.00 to 30.00 and down to 10.00 to 15.00 for culls. Sheep and lambs appear at multiple ranges, including ewes 10.00 to 20.00 and tops for lambs at 30.00.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati Dept. Agr

Poultry Butter and Potatoes Prices From Cincinnati Report

May 9 AP report lists poultry prices for light broilers 29-30 cents per lb heavy hens 20-21 cents per lb light fryers 29-30 cents per lb old roosters 13-15 cents. butter 62 cents per lb standard 46 cents. butterfat premium 51 cents. potatoes 2.00-4.75 per 50 lb. bag.

Cincinnati

Green Says Yes-No To Unification Plan

President William Green of the AFL says the federation would accept unification with the CIO only on a permanent organic basis. He told CIO leader Philip Murray the AFL rejects a tentative cooperative merger.

Green Philadelphia American Federation of Labor CIO CLO William Green The AFL Philip Murray

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