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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

6

Seventy Navy Planes In Athens Armed Forces Day Drill

Athens awaits Armed Forces Day events with 50 Navy planes from Port Columbus NAS to fly over Athens during morning rehearsal for a Lockbourne AFB air show. Four F-84 jets from Dayton are also slated to pass at about 2:45 p.m. Saturday, as part of a nationwide observance saluting the armed forces.

Athens Port Columbus Naval Air Station W. P. Mickle Carle E. Shafer Dayton J. B. H. Young Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus Delaware Newark Zanesville Cambridge Marietta Nelsonville Logan Lancaster Naval Air Reserve Port Columbus Cmdr Anthony Trusso USNR Air Station Lockbourne Navy Eugene M. Zuckert Air Armed Forces Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Band Armory Board of Trade Rooms Homer T. Baird Army Quartermaster Unit Zenner Air Force Air Forces

Two OU students Guilty in Beer Theft Case

William Hoek and Richard Priscak, both University of Ohio students, pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing 12.5 cases of beer from a Keck Distributing Co. truck near East Green. Bonds set at 350 dollars each, loot valued at 46 dollars, with arrest following a Saturday party at B-2 residence.

Ohio University W. P. Mickle William J. Hoek Lakewood Richard L. Priscak Cleveland Hoek Priscak Keck Distributing Co East Green Joseph McBride Burns Ervin B-2

Driver Fined 150 Dollars for Alcohol Under Influence

Benjamin Kisor, 45, Athens, was fined 150 dollars plus costs after arraignment on a charge of having physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. State Highway Patrol arrested him Monday afternoon on Route 33 after reports of reckless driving. John Lowery, 29, Athens, faced intoxication charges and was fined 20 dollars and costs. Norman Mumford, 28, Columbus, was fined 20 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless operation. Weather noted as Tuesday highs 84 and low 48 with 78 at 10 a.m.

Benjamin Kisor Athens W. P. Mickle Kisor State Highway Patrol Route John Lowery Mickle Norman Mumford Columbus Roger Friend Logan

Awards Presented by Athens Organizations

Ohio University ROTC held its annual inspection at the OU stadium with Col. William H. Speidel announcing awards for Army and Air Force cadets based on military and scholastic achievement. Leadership and service medals were given by various groups including the Sons of the American Revolution and the Reserve Officers Association. Thirty-six awards were presented, honoring cadets from multiple units.

Ohio University Rex J. Elmore Air Force Neil E. Walker Dean A. H. Armbruster OU College of Commerce William H. Speidel Henry W. Robinson Army Nancy Canfield Ardath Hansen Alice Utrecht Carol Steele Pershing Rifles Ely I L. Crosshall Air Force Administration ROTC Harry Hand Chlrlicothe Ohio Reserve Officers Association T. Hellebrandt Arthur H. Blckle County Roa Ben L. Williams Athens’ Amercan Legion Major Walker Rodney L. Crow Speidel Earl H. Funk Ohio University Rotc Naby Lee Ames DAR Donald J. Pease Toledo Daniel W. Chapman Marion Sons of the American Revolution Raymond R. Thompson Cleveland James W. Petrie Akron Reserve Officers Association John H. Lafferty Jacksonville Edward J. Belinski Old Bridge American Legion John M. Welsh Athens Walter Buffington Xenia RCA Athens County Peter R. Yensen Worthington Edward P. Phillips Mt. Sterling K. T. Crossen

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

Dr and Mrs Leo Zandinsky Athens a daughter. Mr and Mrs James Knight The Plains a daughter. Mr and Mrs Luther Mayles Athens a son. Mrs Iona Grace The Plains major surgery. Judy Carsey Athens minor surgery. Sybill Cottrill Columbus sur Mrs Virginia Lewis Athens medical. Bill Hallam Jacksonville medical dismissed. Mrs Mike Chakiris Athens and daughter. Mrs Frank Johnson Athens and son. Jewell Buzard Carpenter.

Leo Zandinsky Athens James Knight the Plains Luther Mayles Iona Grace Judy Carsey Sybill Cottrill Columbus Virginia Lewis Bill Hallam Jacksonville Mike Chakiris Frank Johnson Jewell Buzard Carpenter

Former Coolville Resident Morris Webster Dies in Ohio

Morris E. Webster, longtime Coolville native, died suddenly Monday at work in LaGrange Ohio. He moved to LaGrange ten years ago and is survived by a daughter Mrs. Melvin Trippahn two brothers Roy and Howard Webster of Fullerton NC three sisters Mrs. Orville Wilcox Columbus Mrs. H M Bingman Washington DC and Mrs Metta Adams Modesto CA and a grandson. Funeral services and burial were held in Grafton.

Morris E. Webster Coolville Lagrange Ohio Webster Melvin Trippahn Roy Howard Webster Fullerton N. C Orville Wilcox Columbus H. M. Bingman Washington D.H Metta Adams Modesto Calif Grafton

IOOF Monthly Meeting Set in Nelsonville

The Athens County IOOF holds its monthly meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Nelsonville IOOF Lodge. Rebekah Lodge members will also attend.

Athens County IOOF Nelsonville Rebekah

Past Masters to Confer Master Mason Degree at Amesville Lodge

Past masters of Amesville Lodge 278 F and AM will confer the Master Mason degree at a meeting next Friday at 8 p.m.

Amesville Lodge F&am

West Side School hosts first pre school clinic

Sixty four children attended a pre school clinic at West Side School Tuesday for first grade physicals and immunizations. Diphtheria and smallpox vaccines were given and the event aims to be annual, organized by the PTA, Athens City and County Health Department, and Athens County Medical Society with nurses and doctors assisting.

West Side Caroline Pico City School PTA Athens City and County Health Department Athens County Medical Society W. H. Kirchner Bernard Black P. J. Hamilton L. A. Hamilton C. F. Jividen R. E. Main

Dr. C. E. Skinner Rites Set Thursday

Funeral services for Dr. Charles Edward Skinner who died Friday in California will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Alexander Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. James L. Hyde. Friends may call at Ziba's House Thursday between noon and 1 30 p.m.

Charles Edward Skinner California James L. Hyde Alexander Presbyterian Church Ziba

Athens High Honor Roll Is Announced

The Athens High School honor roll for the fifth six weeks is led by students across sophomores juniors and seniors. Sophomores on the list include John Bolin Margaret Braley Patty Fitzer and many more. Junior and senior representatives also feature names such as Barbara Barrows Sallie Algeo Jean Kay Hartley and Ronald Cox.

Athens High School O. L. Wood John Bolin Margaret Braley Patty Fitzer Martha Dee Morrison Antoinette Oadis Richard Williams Freda Blackford Dick DeLong Dick Nellis Betty Farry Russell Smith Jean Wingett Virginia Ashton Charles Atkinson Evelyn Braley Ronald Leach Marilyn Paulsen Barbara Williams Jo Baird Joy Cooley Clara Davis Jack Dowler Mary Ann Hellebrandt Helen Lehman Barbara Sharp Tom Shockley Betsy Baker Gene Jones George Kabot Joan Klingenberg Maxine Rose Ruth Ellen Sands Suzanne Siegfred Guale Vermillion Bill Wolfe Barbara Barrows Weese Dickman Janet Dowler Jesse Lee

Bricker Divorce Granted by Common Pleas Court

A divorce was granted to Charlotte B. Bricker of Denver N. Bricker from Denver N. Bricker by Judge Roy D. Williams in a decree. The petition cited gross neglect of duty filed March 16, 1950.

Charlotte B. Bricker Denver N. Bricker Common Pleas Roy D. Williams

Area Students Place High In State Scholarship Tests

Betsy Baker daughter of Ohio University president tied for first among 940 Ohio high school sophomores in final district state scholarship English tests scoring 137 of 150 at Athens High School. Other Athens students and area peers ranked high in Latin II English IX XI XII Bookkeeping Spanish II with top ten percent earning certificates.

Betsy Baker Ohio University John Co. Baker Ohio Clyde Hissong Athens Dayton Amelia Whitman Miss Baker Athens High Marilyn Helen Paulsen Gaige Paulsen Lewis A. Ondis Sydney Virginia Clark George Clark Autumn Joy Stanley Jackson Elizabeth Anne Schaad Wellston Glen Richard Stiles New Lexington Mary Germaine Rocks Corning Ray G. Wood

Railroad Conservation Contest Slated

The Southeast Ohio Soil Conservation District and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sponsor the third annual conservation contest for farmers this month. Two farm size classes exist 141 acres or less and over 141 acres. Judging uses a three year conservation basis. SEC winners meet other Ohio division winners for the state title. winner gets a $50 savings bond and a shot at the B&O System championship.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Southeastern Ohio Soil Conservation District R. R. Barker Ohio B&o

Poppy Day Proclaimed by Mayor for May 27

Mayor De Mickle proclaims Poppy Day on Saturday May 27. The American Legion Auxiliary of K. T. Crossen Post 21 will sell red paper poppies all day to honor veterans and raise support for their sacrifices.

K. T. Crossen American Legion de Mickle American Legion Auxiliary

Four Troop 55 Scouts Earn Second Class Awards

Four Boy Scouts from Troop 55 were awarded second class ratings Monday night at the Presbyterian Church. Passing their examinations were Robert Sylvester Edwin Taylor Don Seward and James Lee. Bob Atwood, a Troop 55 member, received a merit badge for metal work.

the Presbyterian Church Ray Hurd Alpha Phi Omega Robert Sylvester Edwin Taylor Don Seward James Lee Bob Atwood

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