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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

5

Names of Athens County graduates announced for late May

The Athens County school system released the list of 268 seniors from 11 high schools who will receive diplomas at late May commencement exercises. Readers see names by district including AMES BERN, BUCHTEL, GREEN S RUN, HOLLISTER, JACKSONVILLE TRIMBLE, ROME, SHADE, TROY, WATERLOO, THE PLAINS and more.

Rriday Athens County F. J. Taylor Bfesiaon Meneenee Mian Thelma M. Fiddler Doris G. Jones June I. Katzenbach Eva E. LaFollette Elsie K. May Vera L. Reilford Mary M. Savage Alma M. Whitmore Adda J. Wright Leroy Calvert Albert Cherniak Eugene Graham Richard L. Kettell William McConnell Jr George W. Shirley William Shesky Charles E. Townsend Leonard McQuaid Greens Clea M. Conaway Barbara M. Chappelear Mary J. Cole Betty J. Dunlevy Laura A. Frazee Virginia K. Hogue Frances J. Judson Ada K. Johnson Phyllis M. Judson Dorothy M. Mingus Ila Jean Nelson Ada Belle Palmer Thelma L. Rainey Eunice M. Watkins Sophia B. Zalupski John S. Auer John E. Frederick J. Steven Forgoress Vern G. Hall Dave J. Hudson Herbert Kloh James H. Mandrell Leo S. Matyskella James O. McCoy Jack Gertrude Ashcraft Elsie Brandeberry Frank Barnes Erma Channell Jean Crawford Dorothy ‘Dalton Ruth Deeter Willard Frisby Harold Harkins Audrey ‘Harper Madelon Jandes Erwin Kincade Homer Mansfield Thelma Mansfield Frederick McBee Jean McCune Winifred Norris James R. Ogg Kenneth Root Pauline Rose Maxine Seel Harold Snow Ward Starlin Pauline Steinmet John A. Sargent Thelma L. Shafer Henry G. Williams Ralph B. Williams David Wingett Troy Iris Archer Joan Bailey Marjorie Blake Vesta Blake Virginia Chalfant Maxine Chute Prudence Cornwell Jessie Crawford Elsie Davis Doris Deeter Nina Dixon Elva Martin Lillian Reed Francis Scott Winifred Travis Fae White Mary Willett Maxwell Bailey Vernon Blue Keith Brandéberry Roscoe Burdette William Chapman Glen Dean Charles Hayes Kenneth Jeffers Paul Kennedy George Norman Glendon Webb Donald Wolf Waterloo Margaret Baker Doris Beveridge Mildred Estep Jane Hill Dorothy Hunter Mary K. Hunter Margaret Lowsey Marjorie Lowry Ann McBride Eileen McClead Helen Minear Lois Mulpas Mary Nice Ruth Pratt Mary Snedden Ella M. Stewart Garnet Young William Addis James Barber Wendell Bridge Willard Brooks Kenneth Carman Harold Clendenin Harold Efaw Walter Giffin Earl Herron Chester Pinney Glenn Reeder James Romine Gene Rorick Trunic Russell Dale Mills Jack Sickles Dwight Shingler Wilma Bridge the Plains Charles Armbruster Donald Barrows Malcolm Huseman Robert McClain Robert McGraner Robert Nelson Phillip Stauffer Edward Stillwell Earl Thompson Helen Barnes Juanita Bowen Glenna Channell Doris Coon Betty Hardy Iona Harrison Thelma Lohse Margaret Lovsey Dorothy Thompson

Skywriting over Athens and Parkersburg pilots meet

Athens Aero Club members join Parkersburg fliers for dinner at the Wheel in Parkersburg tonight. Marietta plans to start a pick up airmail Friday. Civil Aeronautics inspector will test pilots in Parkersburg Monday and inspect aircraft for airworthiness. Flight activity includes Athens ROTC Captain Pierson flown from Wright Field, and Parkersburg pilots Welch and McElroy visiting. Bob Swift viewed Louisville airport's fleet and kept crowds away from planes.

AL Knouff Athens Aero Club Parkersburg Athens Marietta Civil Aeronautics Inspector Pierson Ohio University Wright Field A. R. Maxwell Washington Herb Stump Northway Flying Service Columbus Paul Welch C. E. McElroy Bob Swift Louisville

Torch Sing at Ohio University Sets Stage for Six Groups

Six campus groups enter the annual torch sing at Edwin Watts Chubb Library tonight at 8 15 p m with about 1500 expected attendees. Judges include Prof Louis Diercks of Ohio State University and Mrs Diercks, with Prof C C Robinson aiding. Beta Theta Pi seeks a fifth straight trophy. winner earns a trophy and possible permanent possession after three wins. In case of rain, event moves to Memorial Auditorium.

Edwin Watts Chubb Torch Men’s Honorary Organization Ohio University Louis Diercks Ohio State Diercks C. C. Robinson School of Music Columbia Broadcasting System New York Delta Tau Delta Theta Chi S Pi Phi Kappa Tau Beta Theta Pi Blaine R. Goldsberry Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Goldsberry Memorial Auditorium

Vore Ridge Meeting On Townsend Old Age Pension

A Townsend old age pension meeting is set for Monday night May 15 at 7 30 in Lem Church on Vore Ridge. A speaker to explain the movement will be arranged.

Townsend Old Age Salem Church Vore Ridge

Temperatures Rally As Weather Clears This Week

Weather observers report a return to comfortable May levels with a low of 43 and a high near 75 as clear skies boost temperatures. Forecasts indicate Saturday will be warmer and partly cloudy with a cool clear night ahead.

Mercury C. N. France

Sugar Creek Reports Second Smallpox Case

The county health office announced a second smallpox case in Sugar Creek this month. Raymond Smith Jr., 21, is under quarantine after a Chauncey physician notified the nurse.

Sugar Creek Raymond Smith, Jr Chauncey Caroline Pico

Four Speakers Promote Peace Views at Ohio University Meeting

Four speakers at the final Town Meeting of Ohio University outlined paths to peace before about 200 Athens residents and students. They urged universal peace through limiting aggressor nations, home democracy, neutrality and nonshipment of arms, readiness for war, and scrapping war materials. Rev. Neil Crawford moderated.

Ohio University America Athens University Mimer VU. Jenaver Franklin County Labor League Theodore C. Mayer Rocky River Methodist Church Clifford Finch ROTC National Guard Arundel Ralph Quill Club Neil Crawford First Christian Church

Carlson Delivers Banquet Talk on Aging Research

Dr. Carlson spoke at a Sigma Xi Club banquet after giving lectures at Ohio University and a professors’ meeting. He planned an illustrated talk on aging but could not bring slides due to a Washington trip. Attendees included Dr. Frey and numerous faculty and guests.

Carlson Washington Ohio University American Association of University Carl A. Frey Sigma Xi Club Dr. Carlson Columbus Chicago C. A. Frey Dean W. S Gamertsfelder F. H. Krecker W. M. Young Carl Denbow D. B. Green Marjorie Wason Margaret Osgood D. R. Clippinger Rush Elliott W. C. Stehr L. P. Eblin F. W. Reed G. W. Starcher R. L O. E. McClure L. J. Addicott W. B. Bentley T. C. Scott C. L. Dow Dalzell Miller R. H. Marquis John Holliday Raymond Chapman Emmett Rowles Lawrence Goldberg A. W. Boetticher H. T. Gier

Car Stolen From Garage of Harry Beckley

Harry Beckley of S. Court Street reported the theft of his 1937 blue Buick sedan from his home garage. He said the vehicle disappeared around midnight after hearing a car drive off, noting the keys were left in the ignition. The highway patrol broadcast a statewide report on the theft.

Harry Beckley S. Court St Leslie Bradfield Highway Patrol

Man Sentenced to Hard Labor Sent to Ohio Penitentiary

Roy Butcher, sentenced Tuesday to hard labor for failure to support minor children, was taken to Columbus this morning to be committed to the Ohio State Penitentiary by Sheriff Charles Bayless.

Roy Butcher Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus Charles Bayless

Motion for New Trial Denied in Ohio Case

Effie Pyle, plaintiff, had sought a new trial in her suit against the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland overruled the motion after a jury found she was not entitled to participation in state insurance funds under Ohio workmen's compensation laws. Judgment conformed to the verdict and against her participation.

Effie Pyle Industrial Commission of Ohio Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Ohio

Five Ohio Students Plan European Sightseeing Tour

Five Ohio University students have applied for passports in the office of County Clerk Ruth E. Burdette to travel for sightseeing in England Scotland France Belgium and Switzerland. Applicants are Edwin Evan Miller Cleveland George S Fawcett Massillon Clarence D Horine Lima Richard Leslie Barber Northeast Pa and John E L Dengel Rochester N Y.

Ohio University Ruth E. Burdette England Scotland France Belgium Switzerland Edwin Evan Miller Cleveland George S. Fawcett Massillon Clarence D. Horine Lima Richard Leslie Barber Northeast John E. L. Dengel Rochester N. Y

Kircher and Doyle Arrive in Athens by Plane

William L. Kircher and Edward H. Doyle flew from Mt. Healthy near Cincinnati to Athens in a Monoprep. Kircher visited his father Charles P. Kircher at 32 Second Street and planned to depart with Doyle in the plane later this afternoon.

William L. Kircher Edward H. Doyle Athens Mt. Healthy Cincinnati Kircher Charles P. Kircher Second St Doyle

State Patrol to Hold Driver Tests Saturday

Examinations for drivers licenses will be conducted by the State Highway Patrol Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of the patrol sub station on Richland Avenue.

State Highway Patrol Richland Ave

Junior Leaders Conference Set for East Athens Saturday

The Junior Leaders Conference will be held Saturday May 13 at 9 30 a m at the Rangers Station in East Athens. The 35 cent fee covers dinner and certificates. Session runs until 4 30 p m.

Rangers East Athens

Athens Street Case Heads to State Supreme Court

Carl E Norris leading about 60 Athens property owners ask the State Supreme Court to review county court rulings requiring payment of special assessments for 1932 street improvements on Hudson Lincoln Shannon and Elmwood Streets. Common Pleas Court favored the city. Appellate Court reversed then upheld the lower ruling.

Columbus Carl E. Norris Athens State Supreme Court Hudson Lincoln Shannon Elmwood Common Pleas Court

Prisoner in 3 Jails in 24 Hours Over Radio Sale Charge

Everett Carl Ruble of near Malta was arrested by Washington County Sheriff and taken to Morgan and Athens County jails in quick succession. He pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to rape in Athens and faces a preliminary hearing. A third fraud charge for selling a used radio as new was also anticipated in Marietta.

Everett Carl Ruble Malta Mackey Washington County Morgan County Charles Evans Ruble Athens County McConnelsville Marietta Adrean Charles Bayless Athens Evans B. C. Day McConnellville T. R. Bennett Bennett

Three Change Pleas in Court Fines Set

Greeley Holcomb Grove Mc Grath and Roy Abram pleaded guilty to the second count of an indictment charging breaking and entering and larceny. Abram and Holcomb were fined 25 dollars plus costs while McGrath paid 50 dollars plus costs with 25 dollars suspended if he makes good the loss to the property owner.

Greeley Holcomb Grove McGrath Roy Abram O. Rowland Abram Holcomb McGrath

Hockingport Group Organizes 4 H Club

The upper three grades at Hockingport School organized a 4 H club at the schoolhouse naming the Busy Bees Cooking Club. Officers elected include Beulah Cain president Maxine Kelly vice president Opal Blake secretary treasurer Betty Norman reporter Thelma Snider recreation leader with Mrs Charles Thomas as advisor.

Hockingport Busy Bees Cooking Club Beulah Cain Maxine Kelly Opal Blake Betty Norman Thelma Snider Charles Thomas

Townsend Supporters Rally in Lancaster on May 14

Townsend clubs across the 10th 11th 12th 15th and 17th districts plan a rally at IOOF Hall North Main Street Lancaster. Sessions set for 2 30 and 7 30 pm with Patrick Henry Williams deputy national representative as master of ceremonies and speakers from each district addressing the crowd. Public invited.

Club Plane Taken To Cincinnati Factory For Check Up

John Jagers flew the Athens Flying Club Aeronca Model K to the Cincinnati factory yesterday for a periodical check up. The motor will receive a major overhaul and is expected to be inspected and re rated by a government inspector.

John Jagers Athens Flying Club Cincinnati

Central Grade School Students Stage American Song Folio

Nearly 225 Central Grade School pupils perform American music through song and dance at Athens High School Auditorium at 7 30 pm. The program features choruses from multiple nations, a minuet, solos, and a finale to Star Spangled Banner under Miss Clara Kuenzll and staff with Mrs Mildred Murphy and A H Oxley handling scenery.

Athens High School Richard Miller Juanita Jane Anna Lee Channel Foster Cleora Cooper Frontier Chorus Margaret Chadwick Ardilla Shuster Helen Moriarty Doris Day Cora Evans Ethel Mae Reese Central Grade Mildred Murphy A. H. Oxley Central

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Aero Club A. R. Lawrence Crooksville Roseville N. Court St Bob W. Union Street E. V. Baughman Chung Burke-Ervin Frigidaire Europe Companion United Dept Coolville Cani Campbell Mother's Mother Easy Studios Athens Street State Hockingport Group Townsend Lancaster Gallipolis Plegsant Middleport Pomeroy Fare ST Paul Fate Marable Wizard of the Ivories Dixie Orchestra U. S the Mutual Washington St Broughton Broughton's Mammoth
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