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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

6

Newcastle Disease Threat Presses Ohio Poultry

Ross Wright, county extension agent, reports Newcastle Disease spreading in Ohio. M. C. Sweet of Ohio State University notes the illness harms egg production, with a hatchery flock outbreak in March where 18 eggs were acquired from a 2500 flock. Vaccination advised to protect egg supply. information available from local extension offices.

Newcastle Ohio Ross Wright M. C. Sweet Ohio State University Sweet

Ohio to host third annual summer music clinic for students

Ohio University will hold its third annual summer music clinic from June 19 to July 3 as part of an eight week session. Enrollment is limited to 150 and open to high school or college students and teachers. The program expands to chorus and vocal work alongside band and instrumental instruction with a staff of noted musicians and four visiting music authorities.

Ohio University Neal FE. Glenn R. Paul Anderson State Teachers College Milwaukee Wis William D. Revelli University of Michigan George Howerton Northwestern University William G. Temple Lima Nebraska Kentucky Iowa Tennessee

Nancy E. Davis 87 Dies in Coolville

Nancy E. Davis, 87, a longtime Athens County resident, died Friday at her home in Coolville. Survived by seven children, a sister, and a brother. Husband Samuel died in 1933. another son died in infancy. Calling hours start Saturday at White funeral home. funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. O C Lockwood. Burial in Coolville Cemetery.

Coolville Nancy E. Davis Athens County Bertha Barnes Mary Hickman Amarillo Tex Amy Sampson E. Middlebury Mae King Carson C. Davis Clarksburg W. Va Perry E. M. Davis Bethel Ridge Ashby

Albany Woman Dies at 84 in Albany

Ella Cooper, 84, died Thursday morning at her daughter's home in Albany. Survived by daughter Mary Barnhouse of Albany Route 2 and two sons William of Albany and Milton of Canaanville, plus 23 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and one great great grand. Husband John and several relatives preceded her in death. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Temple Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery.

Albany Ella Cooper Mary Barnhouse William Milton Canaanville John Temple Church

Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals Report

Mrs. Nancy Martin of McArthur Route 2 undergoes major surgery and is admitted. Richard Coe of Athens has minor surgery and is admitted. Mrs. Clinton Bean and daughter of Athens Route 4 are dismissed. Mrs. Edward H. Davidson and daughter of Athens are dismissed. Co. W. Fishinger of Athens is listed. Henry Bodkins of New Marshfield Route 2 and Wilber Sharpe of Springfield Route are noted as dismissed or admitted.

Nancy Martin McArthur Richard Coe Athens Clinton Bean Edward H. Davidson Co. W. Fishinger Henry Bodkins New Marshfield Wilber Sharpe Springfield

Guard Prepares for Memorial Day Parade

Athens National Guard unit readies for annual Memorial Day parade. Lt. Earl F. Mathews says drills ceremonies and an inspection mark the Armory program. Morrison sworn in as a new member from Athens Route 2.

Athens National Guard Earl F. Mathews Mathews George W. Morrison Athens

OU Students Earn Pilot Certificates

Six Ohio University students completed spring flight training at the OU Airport. Certificates awarded to Robert L. Martin David H. Trott John L. Sundheimer Richard L. Schneider and Allen S. Gottlieb. Harold W. Crum Jr completed advanced cross country flying.

Ohio University Ralph Smeck Robert L. Martin Garrettsville David H. Trott Martins Ferry John L. Sundheimer Dover Richard L. Schneider Fremont Allen S. Gottlieb Cincinnati Harold W. Crum, Jr Cuyahoga Falls Smeck Robert Brown Canton

Four-H Club Meetings Elect Officers Across Several Groups

Multiple 4-H clubs including Sew-So-Right Bates Boosters Senior Waterloo Carbondale Sociable Sewers and Ames Bern Crop and Livestock elected officers for the coming year. Officers cover president vice president secretary treasurer health leader recreation and news reporting with meetings held at homes and schools. The Ames Bern group plans a June 6 meeting at the high school.

Robert Laziman Gayle Laziman Martha Wells Evelyn Graham Margaret Sheridan Bessy Brooks Pauline Weekley Pat Linscott Marilyn Sands Bates Boosters Barbara Ronald Dougan Barbara Dougan Ellen Gabriel Ann Covington Gene Pringle Robert Gwinn Bill Covington D. B. Dougan Alton Hanning Waterloo Reba Withers Patty Morgan Peggy Withers Peggy Hood Deana Lee Collins Theresa Hood Dorothy Barrows Carolyn Llewellyn Carbondale Sociable Sewers 4-H Club Anna Adams Carolyn Clark Mona Lightfritz Twila Hoak Gienna Lowry Rosemary Kennard Rosamont Mace Ames-Bern

OU Sophomore Earns Two ROTC Medals at Cincinnati Meet

Ohio University sophomore Fred Y. Shupe, member of Pershing Rifles, won two ROTC medals at the first regimental drill meet held at the University of Cincinnati. He placed second in the basic course honorary individual drill and led the local unit in squad drill.

Fred Y. Shupe Ohio University Pershing Rifles University of Cincinnati Shupe

Delivery Truck Stolen From Acme Dry Cleaners in Athens

City and state police hunt a two tone Willys Jeep delivery truck owned by Acme Dry Cleaners stolen from the W Union Street storefront Wednesday night. License number 3 DK 26 listed by Police Chief J B Grogan.

Willys Acme Dry Cleaners W. Union St J. B. Grogan

Markets Cincinnati Produce Cincinnati May 27 Prices

Poultry prices for fowls and fryers listed by weight classes with ranges. Butter wholesale prices per pound and butterfat premiums shown. Potatoes priced 4.00 to 6.00 per unit. Eggs consumer grades and wholesale grades with current receipts outlined.

Cincinnati

Brief Challenge to Dodds Rawlins Jury Array Filed

Defense lawyers filed a brief in common pleas court challenging the jury for the murder trial of Harry Z. Dodds Jr. and Grover E. Rawlins. The brief asserts jurors were questioned only about health and hearing and not citizenship voting history, alleges improper selection methods, and alleges noncommissioners drew names from the jury wheel.

Harry Z. Dodds, Jr Grover E. Rawlins Common Pleas Court Eleanor Gifford Grover Rawlins Rawlins

Mechanicsburg School Awards Night HonorsAthletic Letter Recipients

Mechanicsburg school annual banquet honored band football and basketball letter winners. About 150 attendees heard speeches from educators and administrators. Ninth grade band members Ronald House Joan Klingenburg Rudy Misner Clara Davisa l d Sue Hoisington Martin received band letters. Basketball letters went to Billy Ashworth Harold Sams Harold Brooks Lawrence Brooks Larry Hamilton Benny Henthorne Norman Allen Jack Dale Russell Larry Williams Donald Sapp Gordon Bolin and Tommy Chesser. Football letters were awarded to Jerry Burton Richard Crawford Charles Ewing James Ewing Wallace Gilkey Lee Hollingsworth Richard Lasure and Joe Pawlusiak. Cheerleaders receiving letters were Nancy Brooks Joan Klingenberg Carole Jean Lewis and Carol Ann Russell plus six other.

Mechanicsburg Wanda MacDonald Pauli Carpenter Arthur Brooks Earl Reeder Athens Township PTA Raymond A. Lee H. L. McDaniel E. A. Davis Reuben Misner William Morgan Katherine King Si Allen Esther Mingus Margaret Ashworth Car! House Crystal Simms Ronald House Joan Klingenburg Rudy Misner Clara Davis Sue Hoisington Martin

Cubs Present Farm Skits at Pack 55 Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 55 held farm skits at First Presbyterian Church. Awards were given to Den 1 John Cline gold arrow on wolf and Bill Algeo gold arrow on bear. Den 3 Pat Ullmark lion badge. Den 5 Mac Morrison lion badge. Paul Parson registration and bobcat pin. Phillip Boswell and James Taylor moved to Boy Scout Troop 55, welcomed by Scoutmaster Carl Sylvester. Cubs will march in Memorial Day parade in front of First Methodist Church at 9 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church Richard Carter Den John Cline Wolfe Bill Algeo Pat Ullmark Mac Morrison Paul Parson Phillip Boswell James Taylor Carl Sylvester Carter First Methodist Church

Plains Commencement Activities Reached

The Plains High School announces two commencement events. Tuesday at 8 p.m. the graduation address The Impossible Tomorrow will be delivered by Ohio University education professor George E. Hill. Sunday at 8 p.m. baccalaureate exercises feature valedictorian David C. Miller and salutatorian Mary F. Mason with speeches by Rev Lena Brandenburg and invocation by Rev M Donald Weller. The school band and girls glee club provide music.

the Plains High School George E. Hill Ohio University David C. Miller Mary F. Mason Lena Brandenburg Donald Weller Glee Club David B. Davis

Driver Fined After Crash Near Wilkesville

Two Ewington drivers collided on Route 160 near Wilkesville with no injuries reported. Harley L. Drummond, 22, was fined $5 and costs for driving on the wrong side of the road by Mayor L. G. Reed. Wendell G. Unroe, 18, also involved, had his car damaged.

Ewington Wilkesville Harley L. Drummond L. G. Reed Drummond Wendell G. Unroe

Strike Continues as Officials Cite Wildcat Labor Action

Superintendent Smith says workers return to duty may be possible after a disputed strike at a construction site. Picketing occurred but laborers carried materials inside. Union steward Richard Storer notes sympathy strikes and discusses current pay of $1.15 per hour with Portsmouth seeking a higher raise. Smith, a former Ohio University student, calls for area-wide talks to resolve the dispute.

Smith Richard Storer Canaonville Garner Portsmouth Storer Athens Chillicothe Ohio University Engineering

Weather Improves to 62 After Rain Start

After a soggy start, Thursday brought clearer skies and a high near 62 degrees. A light rain totaling .01 inches fell, with last night's low dropping to 35, according to observer Mrs C N France.

C. N. France

Twelve Join Athens Naval Reserve Unit

Twelve area men were accepted into Athens Volunteer Composite Naval Reserve Unit at a city hall meeting. The unit plans periodic drills and offers Navy retirement pay points. enlistment does not affect civilian life and can be terminated anytime. New members include Robert H. Jones and others from Athens, Clarence A. Bode, James A. Nagle, C. Roger Quisenberry, and Joe A. Carano. Next meeting set for Thursday, June 2, at 5 p.m. in the city hall.

Athens Henry Miller Lee Fenton Woodruff Andy Eastley Clarence A. Bode Chesterhill James A. Nagle Amesville C. Roger Quisenberry Racine Joe A. Carano Campbell At & P.m City Hall Robert Worthman

Three Fined By Mayor After Guilty Plea

Frank Porter, 25, Athens Route 3, was fined 100 dollars and costs in Mayor William P. Mickle's court for driving under the influence. A 20 day jail term was suspended on good behavior. Eldon Gaston, 18, Central Ave., pleaded guilty to possessing a trot line without proper ID. fined 15 dollars and costs. Floyd Barber, 27, Carbondale, jailed pending payment of 15 dollars and costs after an intoxication charge following Monday night arrest by Athens police.

Frank Porter Athens William P. Mickle Eldon Gaston Central Ave Cout B. F. Swartz Margaret's Creek Floyd Barber Carbondale Mickle

Giant Mastodon Tooth Shown In Local Window

A giant mastodon tooth found in a gravel pit is on display in the window of Rilla's Dress Shop at W Union Street. The exhibit was confirmed today and draws curiosity from residents.

W. Union St Rilla

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