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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

3

Memorial Room in Beaumont Texas Named for C W Bingman

A Beaumont Texas hospital memorial room will honor C W Bingman a former Athens County native who died April 22 after a long Texas school administration career. Born in Coolville he is survived by six brothers three sisters and his Texas wife. Bingman Ohio University graduate 1911 influenced regional school systems since 1918 with funeral services and burial in Texas.

Beaumont Texas C. W. Bingman Athens County Bingman Thelma Robinson Athens Coolville Ohio University Beausmont Ince

Waterloo High to Hold Baccalaureate and Commencement

The Rev. Fred E. Luchs to address graduates at baccalaureate Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Waterloo High School auditorium. Rev. N. L. Russell to give invocation and benediction. Commencement set for May 21 at 8 p.m. with Mack Sauer delivering the address. Harold Morgan and Freda Collins named salu tatorian and valedictorian. Hurley Pifcock to present diplomas. Class night on Monday at 8 p.m. in the same hall.

New Marshfield Fred E. Luchs Waterloo High School N. L. Russell Mack Sauer Leesburg E. Hoon Harold Morgan Freda Collins

Carthage-Troy High sets May graduation events schedule

Principal Kivacore announced commencement dates at Carthage-Troy High School. Senior assembly with awards on May 16 at 8 p m, baccalaureate on May 18 at 8 p m with speaker Mrs. Fred Luchs of Athens, class night May 20 at 8 p m, and commencement May 22 at 8 p m with address by R M Eyman assistant superintendent.

Coolville O. R. Kivacore Carthage-Troy Fred Luchs Athens

Commissioners Study Vet Apartment Plans

The Athens County Commissioners met Thursday to approve preliminary Veterans apartments in the Algeo building on Lancaster Street. Architect William Mills of Nelsonville presented the plans, which will be sent to the State Industrial Commission for approval before the county advertises bids for construction.

Athens County Algeo Lancaster St William Mills Nelsonville Mills State Industrial Commission

Blue Arrow Bus Lines Wins Permit For Ohio Routes

The State Utilities Commission granted Blue Arrow Bus Lines authority to carry passengers from Athens to Mineral and Carbondale and to junctions of Routes 56 and 75 in Vinton County Ohio.

Columbus State Utilities Commission Blue Arrow Bus Lines Athens Mineral and Carbondale Vinton County

Death of Joseph Lamp at 84 in Coolville

Joseph M. Lamp, 84, died after a three month illness at his son Clifford’s home in Coolville. Survived by wife Laura B. Lamp, six daughters and three sons, plus 77 grandchildren and 72 great grandchildren. Funeral services planned near Cairo, West Virginia, with viewing at White funeral home in Coolville through Sunday noon.

Coolville Joseph M. Lamp Clifford West Virginia Mr. Lamp Laura B. Lamp Lulu Powell Merlin W. Va Lillie Albaugh Charleston Bessie Miller Columbus Mable Sinnett Lessie Cooper Delphia Sinnett Parkersburg Wilmer Ira Danville Sam MacFarlan Will Grands Run Oliver Hebron Shinston Maggie Elliot Elmboro Cairo White Funeral Home

Radio Program to Stem From Local Club 33

The Club 33 will broadcast a new radio program featuring the Tip-Top Rangers on Station WHKC in Columbus Fridays from 11:15 to 11:45 p.m. beginning this week. The program will be transcribed at the local club as part of the remodeling which renamed the establishment New Club 33 and upgraded the ballroom bandstand lighting and kitchen equipment.

Club WHKC Columbus Robert Rood Rangers Club 33 Rood

Local Talent Show Sponsored by VFW

The VFW sponsors a two night talent show at Athens High School Auditorium May 23 and 24 at 8 03 p m to benefit the child welfare fund. The musical comedy Cornza poppin features 10 cast members and a 30 member chorus all drawn from local talent.

Athens High School Veterans of Foreign Wars

Athens honors list omits Dorothy Peoples award winner

A published Athens student honors list from Ohio University's Honors Day Convocation on Wednesday failed to include Dorothy Peoples, recipient of the Sigma Alpha Iota national music award and the Women’s Music Club award.

Athens Ohio University Dorothy Peoples Sigma Alpha Iota

VFW Post Plans Show Arrangements At Friday Meeting

The Floyd Bolin Post 3477 VFW will sponsor a show with arrangements to be made at the regular post meeting Friday at the Armory. Commander Gerald M. Glover announced refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Floyd Bolin Veterans of Foreign Wars Gerald M. Glover

Athens Morning Weather Report With Warm Trends

A sunny sky covered Athens early Thursday with temperatures at 69 degrees by 10 a.m., up from 64 the previous day. The mercury fell to 49 Wednesday night after a high of 71.

Athens

Army officer procurement program outlined in Athens meeting

Air Force Colonel J B Gordon and Col E S Thomas discussed a new Army program at Athens to allow civilians and veterans to seek commissions in the Regular Army Reserves or National Guard. Col Cavenee explained eligibility tests AGCT 110 age limits 20 1/2 to 28 or 29 for National Guard. specialists may apply after college and serve minimum 3 years. A screening board reviews former officers Friday and Saturday at Carnegie Hall.

J. B. Gordon 11Th Air Force Col E. S. Thomas Washington, D. C Athens Army R. E. Cavenee Ohio University Regular Army National Guard Col. Cavenee Carnegie Hall

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