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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1946

Page

3

Davies twins from The Plains high at Ohio University

Aileen and Jerry Davies of The Plains rank in the upper one percent of Ohio University juniors. Aileen majors in home economics plans to teach. Jerry studies medical technology and aims for Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus. Both were valedictorians at The Plains High School and active in Latin drama clubs.

Aileen Jerry Davies Harrison Davies the Plains Ohio University Jerry Aileer Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus Davies Twins the Plains High School Chi Omega Sorority

Constipation Ended Without Drugs with All-Bran

A North American advertising notice promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a daily remedy for constipation. It claims bulk from whole wheat aids regular elimination and provides iron, calcium, vitamins, and protein. The ad urges daily consumption and notes All-Bran is made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and Omaha.

Kellogg's Battla Creek Omaha

Athens High Awards Are Presented

At an assembly led by Principal Oliver L. Wood Athens High School recognized students with multiple honors. Baseball letters went to Dick Coury Maurice Currens Wayne Dailey Max Duncan David Evans Charles Gall Joe Kennedy Roger Pedigo Dick Potts Harold Cunningham. Kenneth Genaeimer earned a manager's letter. Certificates went to senior athletes Charles Ashworth Wendell Drake John Good Bob Hawk Norman Rousey Wayne Dailey Louise Moore Mac Duncan Joe Kennedy Alvin Rosser Bill Ashton Dick Potts Jim Westfall and Julian Snyder. The Megaphone editor Herbert Harris received a letter. The Commercial Art Club pins went to Harold Runnion Kathleen McAfee Esther Easterling Jacquelyn Smith for outstanding work. Carolyn Herbert received a certificate from the American Association of Teachers of French for first place in the district first-year French scholarship contest and a bronze medal for fourth in the state. Letters were awarded to Scholarship Contest rating recipients Margaret Robe Lenora Graham Jo Ellen Young Carolyn Herbert Betty Thomas Janice Wiggin Lins Hess Kathleen McAfee Bob Pierre Marilyn Tucker Theo Parestides and Joan Vance. Seniors placing in the March scholarship tests also received letters: Bob Pierre Frank Mansfield Kathleen McAfee Janice Wiggin Roy Kellogg Talian Snyder Dee Henry Dorothy Asher Virginia Munn John Good Janet Ingerham Mary Blaker Sallie Hawkins Ardoth Hansen. A A Nellis presented the dramatic award for outstanding dramatics to Sally Hawkins. Gold awards were given to Don Finsterwald Bob Snedden David Williams and Ben Paynter.

Oliver L. Wood Athens High School Dick Coury Maurice Currens Wayne Dailey Max Duncan David Evans Charles Gall Joe Kennedy Roger Pedigo Dick Potts Harold Cunningham Kenneth Genaeimer Charles Ashworth Wendell Drake John Good Bob’ Hawk Norman Rousey Louise Moore Mac Duncan Margaret Robe Lenora Graham Jo Ellen Young Carolyn Herbert Betty Thomas Janice Wiggin Lins Hess Kathleen McAfee Bob Pierre Marilyn Tucker Theo Parestides Joan Vance Frank Mansfield Roy Kellogg Talian Snyder Dee Henry Dorothy Asher Virginia Munn Janet Ingerham Mary Blaker Saljie Hawkins Ardoth Hansen A. A. Nellis Sally Hawkins Don Finsterwald Bob Snedden David Williams Ben Paynter

Columbus Man Fined for Driving While Intoxicated

Curtis L. Noble, 43, of 129 West Broad Street, was fined 100 and costs and given a one year license suspension after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in Common Pleas Court. Noble, arrested by the State Highway Patrol after his car ran off the road and flipped near Shade, was arraigned on a prosecutor’s information and was not injured in the accident.

Columbus O. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court Curtis L. Noble W. Broad State Highway Patrol Noble

Milk price rise forecast by Rotary speaker

Frank Bachman dairy authority told Athens Rotary Club that milk could rise two to three cents per quart by July 1 as subsidies end. He linked the hike to removal of government subsidies and predicted a 10 to 12 cent per pound butter increase and noted Athens County distributors paid over 1.5 million dollars to producers last year. He cited labor shortages, veterans leaving dairy work, and praised local milk quality as among the best in the nation.

Frank Bachman Dairy Authority Athens Rotary Club Bachman Ohio Federal Milk Producers Association Athens County Dairyman

Emma R Hannam Dies in East Belpre

Mrs. Emma R Hannam 75, former Long Bottom resident, died Monday in Chatham New Jersey at her son’s home. Survived by son Dene, son James R Hawley, daughter Ocelia Hawley, brother W S Hawley, sister Eva Packard, and three grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 pm at Church of Christ Long Bottom officiated by Rev W D Robinson. Interment Sand Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Spencer Funeral Home Belpre after Wednesday morning.

Belpre Emma R. Hannam Long Bottom Chatham N. J

C U Photography Students Win Awards at National Exhibition

Ohio University photography students won three of five honorable mentions at the National Collegiate Photography Exhibition held at the University of Missouri. Fifty photos from 16 schools were accepted, with Ohio U totaling nine chosen, tied for the most. Winners include Richard Peterson Findley Frank Kuchirchuk Cleveland and Herman Leonard Allentown Pa.

Ohio University University of Missouri Br. E. Shipman Ohio U Stephens College Richard Peterson Findley Frank Kuchirchuk Cleveland Herman Leonard Allentown Leonard Kuchirchuk Randall Walters Independence Kans Ted Shafer Mechanicsburg H. T. Phillips Phillips State Laboratory

Rainfall Totals 3.69 Inches Since Saturday

The period from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday morning recorded 3.69 inches of rain according to Mrs. C. N. France weather observer. The Hocking River, after beginning to fall Monday, rose again overnight and stood at 11.85 feet at 7 am Tuesday.

C. N. France Hocking

Ames Bern 4 H Club Discusses Projects

The Ames Bern Crop and Livestock Club last week discussed potatoes vegetable gardens rabbits a pig a beef calf and a dairy calf. Ross Wright county agricultural agent gave a report on care and preparation. The next meeting is reported for June 1 6.

Ames- Bern Crop and Livestock Club Ross Wright County Agriculturel

Four Arrested by City Police

Francis G. Garland aged 50 of Jeannette Pennsylvania was arraigned before Mayor Franz Woodworth on intoxication charges. He paid a $50 fine plus costs after pleading guilty and was jailed for nonpayment. Also pleading guilty were Fred Le Master 50 of The Plains Mitchell Le Master 57 of The Plains and Les Ramsey 47 of Athens Route 3.

Francis G. Garland Jeanette Franz Woodworth Garland Fred le Master the Plains Mitchell le Master Les Ramsey Athens

Mayor Fines Motorist for Not Stopping for School Bus

Maude T. Bolin, 48, of Athens was fined 55 and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth after a State Highway Patrol report found she failed to stop for a school bus picking up passengers.

G I Appraiser Named By Veterans Administration

The Veterans Administration announced the appointment of A. R. Linscott of 27 N. Congress St. as Athens County real estate and farm machinery appraiser for G. L Loans.

Veterans Administration A. R. Linscott N. Congress St Athens County Brandhominy Athens County Real Estate G. L Loans

Shortage Triggers Theft of Sewer Tile in County

Sheriff Bateman reports forty pieces of sewer tile vanished from a construction site on the Nelsonville Buchtel Road. Contractor W J Elliot says the tiles were stolen last night despite a night watchman, indicating crime tied to material shortages.

Nelsonville-Buchtel Road George Bateman W. J. Elliot Bateman

Lag Reported In Collection Of Relief Food

A slow start to the Athens Emergency Food Collection on its opening day yielded just over 70 dollars in cash and a small amount of canned goods. Chairman Wilbur Daggett urged larger contributions this week and noted checks should be made out to National Treasurer of the Emergency Food Collection, mailed to Robert Matthews at 23 E. Carpenter St. Mrs. C J Ailstock will solicit the local business section.

Athens Wilbur Daggett Dagget Robert Matthews E. Carpenter Daggett C. J. Ailstock

Pre Holiday Band Concert at Athens High

The Athens High School Band will perform Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the high school athletic field weather permitting. The hour program features marches and light selections including Sousa pieces and National Emblem. Special numbers highlight the Clarinet Polka with Norman Rousey and Henry Brown and features by Donna June Smith, Joe Williams, J. Tommy Barstow, Colleen Timmons, and Pat Gilbert.

Athens High School Sousa Barnum and Bailey King Bagley Norman Rousey Henry Brown Donna Juné Smith Joe Williams J. Tommy Barstow Colleen Timmons Pat Gilbert W. C. Fingershut

Conciliator May Be Called in on Strike

Union contracts remain unsigned after a meeting between Athens Lumber Company management and union officials. The union seeks a Federal conciliator to continue negotiations as picketing continues around the clock with 18 strikers on the line.

Athens Lumbers Company

Speaker Dr Smith Highlights China Service at Banquet

Dr W J Smith of Ohio University History Department spoke at Constitution Lodge No 426 F and A M Father and Son Banquet, recounting his World War II service as a colonel in Gen Chennaults 14th Air Force and displaying war trophies. Sixty to eighty three members and guests were served by the New Marshfield Home Economics Department and members wives.

W. J. Smith Ohio University History Department Constitution Lodge R. L. Dinsmoore

Albany Livestock 4-H Club Organized with Elected Officers

The Albany Livestock 4-H Club was organized per Ross Wright, County Agricultural Agent. Officers elected include Billy Munn as president, Lawrence Bean as vice president, Ralph Beatty as secretary-treasurer, Robert Bolin as reporter, and Bobby Tewksberry as recreation leader. The next meeting is Thursday June 6.

Albany Livestock Ross Wright County AgriculturalAgent Billy Munn Lawrence Bean Ralph Beatty Robert Bolin Bobby Tewksberry

Carroll Reece Set as Banquet Speaker at Columbus Convention

GOP leader Carroll Reece will address the Columbus convention of the War Veterans Republican Clubs during the Deshler-Wallick Hotel three day event June 14 to 16. Former Ohio attny general Thomas J. Herbert and Bricker keynote the lineup with Au cure, Johnson and other state candidates.

Carroll Reece Columb Jbus Washington Ohio Reece Deshler-Wallick Tennessee Fourth Ohio Infantry 166Th 42Nd Rainbow Division Thomas J. Herbert John W. Bricker GOP United States Senate Robert P. Augur Veterans’ Division Republican National Headquarters Fred Johnson Zanesville Nelsonville

Navy commander to tour Pacific bases visiting key stations

Commander John A. McGee of the Pacific Fleet staff will tour naval facilities at Johnston Island Kwajalein Eniwetok Guam Okinawa Shanghai Tsingtao Tokyo Manila Leyte Samar Manus Samoa Midway Wake and possibly Noumea Sydney Melbourne on an air itinerary. Mrs McGee and sons plan to join him in Hawaii after July 1 for a year residence. Pvt Charles R Rodehaver recently visited his Athens parents after delivering a patient to a Dayton hospital in the Medical Corps. Mr Herron discharged May 18 and his family guests of New Marshfield relatives.

John A. McGee Service Forces Pacific Fleet Jeff Pearl Harbor Wnavy Pacific Comdr McGhee Vinton County Athens Johnston Island Kwajalein Eniwetok Guam Okinawa Shanghai Tsingtao Tokyo Manila Leyte Samar Manus Samoa Midway Wake Noumea Sidney Melbourne Pvt Charles R. Rodehaver Percy Jones Hospital Battle Creek Mich Harry Rodehaver Lathens Dayton Rodehaver

Veterans Admin designates banks to speed G I loan clearances

Deputy Administrator Ralph H. Stone of the Columbus branch office announced that several thousand Federal Home Loan Banks and Federal Reserve banks affiliates have been designated as supervised lenders authorized to make G I loans without prior Veterans Administration approval. This designation is expected to speed up loan clearances.

Federal Home Loan Federal Reserve Veterans Administration G. I Ralph H. Stone Columbus

Chaplains Serve Veterans Hospitals Across Three States

Eleven Veterans Administration chaplains are now on duty at VA hospitals in Ohio Kentucky and Michigan as announced by Chief Chaplain Edward J Kroencke of the Columbus office. The chaplains will conduct services and provide bedside spiritual guidance during daily ward visits. Pfc Roy W Carter informed his parents of arrival in Rio de Janeiro after a flight from West Palm Beach. Carter, a Aberdeen Md Ordance School graduate, works as a parts clerk and previously was employed at Moore's store.

Veterans Administration Ohio Kentucky Michigan Edward J. Kroenck Columbus Kroencke Roy W. Carter Vergil Carter New Marshfield Rio de Janeiro Brazil West i Palm Beach Fla Carter Aberdeen, Md Ordnance School Moore's S

Power Increase OK'd for WHBC Canton

The FCC announced Ohio Broadcasting Co is authorized to raise WHBC Canton power from one kilowatt to five kilowatts.

Washington Ohio Broadcasting Co WHBC Canton FCC

Dinner hosts honor National Blank Book Co president

Mr Richard T Towne of Holyoke Mass and his wife were guests of President and Mrs John C Baker at a McBee Company dinner at their College Street club. The Jolly Stitchers 4 H Club met May 15 to plan summer activities with a next meeting scheduled for June 5 at 1 00 pm at Mrs James Odenthal's home.

Richard T. Towne National Blank Book Co Holyoke Mass John C. Baker McBee Company College St Jolly Stitchers Jolly Stitchers 4-H Club James Odenthal

Meeting Postponed by Athens County Ministers

The Athens County Ministerial Meeting was postponed from June 3 to June 10 as officials announced. In Hamilton Ohio George Janetos 53 vice president of the Ohio Ice Cream Co died yesterday.

Athens County Anderson, Ind George Janetos The Ohio Ice Cream Co Hamilton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plains Recreational Association YWCA Phi Upsilon Omicron Home Economics Honorary Society Athens High C.U Ames-Bern Whitehouse Meat Dept Long Island Ducks Wwe Auremarions Bpinsida G.I Dr. Smith Albany MR. Reece G.I. Bulletin Board Comdr. McGhee T-5 Ing M. Herron Larry Tommy Elgin G. C. Herron Herron Camp Hood Texas Camp Bliss Nient Bank Bank of Athens National Bank F. BD. LO Athens, Ohlo Athens Ice & Storage Co Sas Court St Tel Robert MoKiingsworth Walter Gillespie Trimble Geneva Rosella Myers Dwight N. Price Glouster Dorothy Mae Parks Servel
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