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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

5

Church of the Good Shepherd to Begin Athens Construction This Summer

The Diocese of Southern Ohio announces the start of construction for the Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens this summer. The project includes a church and a student parish center on University Terrace with a total cost around 990000 dollars.

Church of the Good Shepherd Athens University Terrace Diocese of Southern Ohio Episcopal Church Sydney J. Browne Victor Whitehouse Edward H. Davidson National Church Los Angeles Connor Davidson Henry W. Hobson Ohio State Miami

Emergency brake sticks on car in Athens

Athens firemen rushed to the corner of E State and Elmwood for an emergency run Wednesday night. The emergency was a stuck emergency brake on a car owned by Jack Tolliver of Athens Route 3. No damage was reported.

Athens E. State Elmwood Jack Tolliver C. A. Parker

Honor Roll at Athens High Is Announced

Athens High School releases its current honor roll based on grades since April 2. Senior, junior, and sophomore students named include Joanne Blair Miriam Clipp inger Bonnie Herron Lindley Jones Charlies Krauskopf Carol Nessley Flora Armbruster Ruth Blaker Dorothy Clutter Frank Dilley Suzanne Gooding Constance Herbert Robert Jones Bob Staneart Jean Vance Barbara Allen Jean Bird Jeanne Francis Theresa Josten Harriet Linscott Jesse McGrath Helen Dunn Paul Lehman Shirley Miller Helen Murphy Bill McKee Margaret Scott Lawrence King Jan Clark Sam Henderson Shara Hope Karen Link Bob Nida Don Shafer Donna June Smith Jack Vickers Betty Wagner Martha Yeager Roger Allen Helen Edgar John Gibbs Jane Morgan Lewis Oadis Mary Patrick Doris Terrill Mary Athearn Alice Newcomb Bill Pinkerton Jack Rhoads George Starcher Regina Altman Watson Burnfield Jo Ellen Goddard Jean Kay Hartley Sharon Oldfield David White Sally Algeo Robert Bigley Nina Green Robert Heidler Llewellyn Robe Fred Stehr Joe Steiff Delma Bahr Charles Frank Donald Nicholson Ruth Wickline Barbara Barrows James Dilley Diana Roach Richard Robe Harriet Sapp Yvonne Sherow Eleanor Wickline Jesse Lee John Mitchell Richard Taylor John Smith Edith Rowland Barbara Wagner Weese Dickman Robert O’Brien Jane Roseberry Emperor Nero paid the equivalent of three million dollars for a vessel of rare glass.

Athens High School O. L. Wood Joanne Blair Miriam Clippinger Bonnie Herron Lindley Jones Charlies Krauskopf Carol Nessley Flora Armbruster Ruth Blaker Dorothy Clutter Frank Dilley Suzanne Gooding Constance Herbert Robert Jones Bob Staneart Jean Vance Barbara Allen Jean Bird Jeanne Francis Theresa Josten Harriet Linscott Jesse McGrath Helen Dunn Paul Lehman Shirley Miller Helen Murphy Bill McKee Margaret Scott Lawrence King Jan Clark Sam Henderson Shara Hope Karen Link Bob Nida Don Shafer Donna June Smith Jack Vickers Betty Wagner Martha Yeager Roger Allen Helen Edgar John Gibbs Jane Morgan Lewis Oadis Mary Patrick Doris Terrill Mary Athearn Alice Newcomb Bill Pinkerton Jack Rhoads George Starcher Regina Altman Watson Burnfield Jo Ellen Goddard Jean Kay Hartley Sharon Oldfield David White Sally Algeo Robert Bigley Nina Green Robert Heidler Llewellyn Robe Fred Stehr Joe Steiff Delma Bahr

Athletes Are Honored At The Plains

Thor Olsen spoke at The Plains High School banquet honoring varsity squads. Dozens of athletes were named as athletic representatives with managers and time keeper, while parents and home economics students organized a three course dinner and school cheers concluded the event.

Thor Olsen Ohio University Athletic d-Son the Plains High School Olson Carl West Vern Stage Chuck Novotni Richard McAllister Glendale Schoonover Arthur Brooks Roy Allen Jerry Dunlevy Dick Shrieves Tinkham Russell Tinkham Herbert Thompson Leslie Guess Don Cain Ephraim Cochran Tom

William Bobo Dies at 89 in Columbus

Former Athens resident William Bobo died at his Columbus home Wednesday night at age 89 three weeks after his wife Frances Catherine died April 21. He leaves daughter Octa Faye Haddox and son William McKinley Bobo four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services are at First Christian Church Saturday at 3 p.m. with burial in W Union St Cemetery.

William Bobo Athens Columbus Bobo Frances Catherine First Christian Church Octa Faye Haddox William McKinley Bobo Connelsville Mulford Rd W. Union St

Two Cars Crash Near Chesterhill Details and Fines

A two car crash on Route 377 near Chesterhill caused no injuries according to the State Highway Patrol. Charles M. Thomas, 68, of Chesterhill, was arraigned before Mayor E. N. Williams and fined five dollars plus costs for driving on the left side of the road. Dana L. Scott, 22, of Malta, was the other driver involved.

Chesterhill State Highway Patrol Charles M. Thomas E. N. Williams Dana L. Scott Malta

Application for Athens Radio Station Filed

Washington reports A H Kovian and J D Singard of Athens filed for a standard radio station on 1010 kilocycles at 250 watts daytime only with the communications commissions.

Athens Radio Station Washington Standard Radio Communications Commissions A. H. Kovian J. D. Singard Athens

USDA Council Meets Friday at Grange Hall

Athens County USDA Council will meet Friday evening at the Grange Hall. All vocational agricultural instructors and instructors of on the farm veterans training classes are invited. Wright serves as secretary and Irvin Wolfe is chairman of the local council.

Athens County Usda Council Grange Hall Ross Wright Wright Irvin Wolfe

Rita Bailey Rites Set for Reedsville Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Rita Bailey, 47, who died Tuesday at her home, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Reedsville Christian Church conducted by the Rev. Wallace with burial in Reedsville Cemetery.

Reedsville Rita Bailey Wallace Reedsville Christian Church

Mercury Rise Shifts Thermometer Readings Across City

Mrs. C. N. France noted a 30 degree jump from last night’s 38 to 68 by 9:45 a.m. Today’s daytime high reached 72 as sunshine and clear skies persisted.

Paramathia Lodge to Confer Fellow Craft Degree Thursday

Glenn Atkinson announces that Paramathia Lodge 25 will confer the Fellow Craft degree on a class of candidates Thursday at 6 30 p.m. Worshipful master Atkinson leads the lodge in the ceremony.

Paramathia Lodge 25 Glenn Atkinson

Marriage License for Ralph A Knowlton and Anne Knox

Ralph A Knowlton aged 40 of New Marshfield and Anne Knox aged 41 of Athens obtained a marriage license.

Ralph A. Knowlton New Marshfield Anne Knox Athens

Death Claims Mrs Gheer of Athens County

Mrs Fionia Dolly Gheer 50 of Athens Route 5 died Wednesday after a year illness at Sheltering Arma Hospital. She is survived by her mother Carrie Riley daughter Mrs Roy Cunningham granddaughter Donna Cunningham husband John Gheer. sister Lucy Coss and four brothers Millard Harvey Douglas Henry Clifford. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home with services Friday at 2 pm and burial at West Union Street.

Fionia Dolly) Gheer Athens Arma Hospital Millard Douglas Harvey Douglas Henry Barberton Clifford Ann Arbor Mich Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home W. Union St

Hospital Admission and Discharges Listing

Shelter ing Arms Hospital notes show admissions including Mrs James Snyder of Athens for medical care Mrs Ma Robinett of Athens Route 2 minor medical Milton Nelson of Albany for minor surgery Mrs Elizabeth Mahaffey of Athens for major surgery and Von L Smith of Athens for major surgery. Dismissals include Mrs Glenn Simmons and daughter Athens Mrs Gordon Young and daughter Athens Mrs Albert Fairley and daughter Chauncey Mrs John Robinson and son Athena Mrs Ralph Pierce and son Chauncey Mrs Rita Seiler Glouster Everett Steward New Marshfield and Miss Siu chi Huang Athens.

James Snyder Athens Ma Robinett Milton Nelson Albany Elizabeth Mahaffey von L. Smith Glenn Simmons Gordon Young Albert Fairley Chauncey John Robinson Athena Ralph Pierce Rita Seiler Glouster Everett Steward New Marshfield Siu-chi Huang

Peace At Last From PERSISTENT ITCH

Advertisement touts Resinol Ointment with six active soothing agents in a lin base promising lasting relief from persistent itching. Claims quick action from the first moment and lasting peace for tor ment dless sufferers, urging use over lesser products.

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