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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1946

Page

5

Athens Ohio housing for veterans and Ohio University students

The Cleveland FHA reported notices to proceed for 24 temporary family dwellings for married veterans in Athens and 48 dormitory accommodations for Ohio University. W B Gibson of Warren leads the project with site preparation by the city and university. Barracks from Marion and Fort Knox will be moved and converted at federal expense with local management. Arrival dates not reported. Columbus driver fined for DUI and other patrol notices follow.

Cleveland Federal Public Housing Authority Athens Ohio University Charles 4. Lawrence Highland Ave

DAV To Meet Friday In Armory Clubrooms

DAV to meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the armory clubrooms announced by Commander Ernest McGraner. Important business will be transacted and refreshments served after the meeting. Also an advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin price deals.

Conrath Bean DAV Ernest McGraner St. Joseph

AAA Issues Farm Warning for 1946 Limestone Needs

Athens County farmers are urged to order 1946 limestone now as 14 000 tons were requested and approvals mailed. only 4 000 tons have been received and contractors filled most orders. Farmers with approvals must notify the AAA office of dealer preference and delivery time. Memorial Day services planned at Troy Baptist Church near Frost on Sunday May 26 at 10 am under the Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary.

Athens County Irvin A. Wolfe AAA Troy Baptist Church Frost Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary

Athens High Announces District Scholar Ship Test Results

Athens High School principal L. Wood reported May 4 test results showing multiple students earning top district and division honors. Margaret Robe led World History division and district, while Lenora Graham swept Bookkeeping I, and Ellen Young and Carolyn Herbert topped French I. Other top finishers include Lewis Ondis in English 9, Betty Thomas in Bookkeeping, Janice Wiggin and Lina Hess in Latin 2, Kathleen McAfee in Senior Social Studies, Jean Baird in Latin, Bob Pierre in Physics, Lina Hess again in English 10, Flora Armbruster and Marilyn Tucker in Latin 9 and 10, Lawrence Wamsley and Ronald Ridenour in Algebra 9, Frank Dilley in Latin 9, Theo Patistides in Spanish I, Frederick Stehr in General Science 8, JoAnne Vance in Latin 10, and Margaret Scott in Latin 10. The district results reflect broad excellence across subjects.

Athens L. Wood Athens High School Margaret Robe Lenora Graham Ellen Young Carolyn Herbert Acon Lewis Ondis Betty Thomas Janice Wiggin Lina Hess Kathleen McAfee Jean Baird Bob Pierre Flora Armbruster Marilyn Tucker Lawrence Wamsley Ronald Ridenour Frank’ Dilley Theo Patistides Frederick Stehr Joanne Vance iMargaret Scott

OU President John C. Baker to Speak at Albany High

Ohio University president Dr. John C. Baker will deliver the Commencement Address at Albany High School auditorium on Tuesday May 28 at 8 p m. Nineteen seniors will receive diplomas by Albany Board of Education president G C Bean. Baccalaureate Service is set for Sunday May 26 at 8 p m with Rev. R A Black delivering the sermon. Music will be provided by the graduating class and the Eighth Grade Girls Chorus.

John C. Baker Ohio University Albany High School H. Ellis Albany Schools G. C. Bean Albany Board of Education R. A. Black Dayton Albany Methodist Church

Arm of Law Is Longer Maryland Puts Purse Thief Behind Bars

A youth identified as George Moffett, 19, admitted stealing 14 dollars from William J. Barnhill home on Richland Ave in Waterloo Maryland in April. Police report he was arrested in Waterloo and held on charges from several other states. Officer Bateman notes more serious charges may be connected to the Athens theft. Moffett lists Kansas City as his home.

Athens George Moffett William J. Barnhill Richland Ave Waterloo George Bateman Moffett Bateman Kansas City

OU Glee Club To Be Heard At Senior Day Convocation

Ohio University's Men’s Glee Club to perform its first program since 1942 on Friday at 9 40 a m in Memorial Auditorium. Directed by Acting Dean Philip L Peterson the 43 member chorus will sing eight selections with Patricia Denton of Portsmouth as soloist. Graduating seniors will be greeted by President John C Baker and introduced to the Alumni Association by Clark Williams. Townspeople may attend the morning convocation.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Philip L. Peterson Patricia Denton Portsmouth Wille John C. Baker Clark Williams

Lions Officers Renominated in Athens Club Session

Athens Lions International met Tuesday night and renominated officers. George W. Clark was named president, with Rev. Joe B. Maffett, Wesley Miller, David Davis as vice presidents, Walter C. Cornwell as secretary, Roy B. Lorentz as treasurer, Harold D. Furst as lion tamer, and Paul J. Ullmark as tail twister. Directors named were John W. Deem, Charles H. Trout, Emmett P. Levins, and John F. Wootten. Pilgrim music by Price and Flanagan preceded guest Roger Humphrey.

Athens Lions International George W. Clark Joe B. Maffett Wesley Miller David Davis Walter C. Cornwell Royb. Lorentz Harold D. Furst Paul J. Ullmark The Lions Club

Waterloo Seniors Plan Class Night Friday

Waterloo high school prepares class night program for Friday evening May 24 in the auditorium at 8 PM. The senior class will present exercises and participate in the Army enlistment drive as part of the national program to recruit volunteers for 1 600 000 enlistees.

American Legion Ohio Harry Eaton Ashland Ohio Department of the American le Waterloo Eaton Sonnel William Brown Miles E. Hoon

Kenny Man Honored by Brand Names Foundation

George D. Poisal advertising manager for Consolidated Grocers' Corp C. D. Kenny Division received the Certificate of Public Service at a testimonial dinner in Baltimore attended by local businessmen A W Stalder manages the Athens branch of the C D Kenny Co.

Baltimore George D. Poisal Consolidated Grocers’ Corp C. D. Kenny Brand Names Research Foundation A. W. Stalder Athens C. D. Kenny Co

Athens Township PTA to Install Officers at Year-End Meeting

The Athens Township PTA plans to install officers at its last meeting of the year this Friday at 8 p.m. at Mechanicsburg School. A junior high kickball game will be presented, and Jerseyville Methodist Church will host Memorial Services on Sunday May 26 at 2 p.m. with flowers requested. Sunday School is scheduled for 1 p.m. that day. Columbia Grange will meet Friday with officers presenting the literary program.

Athens Township PTA Mechanicsburg Jerseyville Methodists Church

Father and son clash in court over chair assault

In Athens yesterday Clifford Paul Guthrie 23 Granville Ave pleaded guilty to assault and battery after a father sworn affidavit charged him with striking him with a chair. He was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in the county jail.

Howard Guthrie Athens Clifford Paul Guthrie Granville Ave Franz Woodworth Clifford Guthriel

Poppies To Be Sold in City Friday Saturday

Athens residents will see Poppy Days Friday and Saturday as members of the K T Crossen Post No 21 American Legion Auxiliary sell poppies. Proceeds benefit local veterans and their families with most staying in Athens. The poppies are made by veterans at the Sandusky Soldiers Home with materials from the Auxiliary. A memorial service is set at Bethany M E Church Friday May 24 at 730 pm per Rev Guy H White.

Athens K. T. Crossen Post No.21 American Legion Auxiliary C. J. Ailstock Sandusky Bethany M. E Guy H. White Legion Post Roy’ Mullins

Beer on the lawn festival stirs Thad Phipps into debate

Thad Phipps defends beer as a wholesome drink at the Ladies' Flower Club Lawn Festival when Milly Hartzell serves frosty beer and guests try lemon aid and cider. He proclaims beer non gendered as more ladies and gentlemen share the glass.

Thad Phipps Thad Milly Hartzell Milly

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