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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1946

Page

5

Two-vehicle collision on Route 124 injures Mrs Gertrude Newman

On Wednesday a head on crash on a one way bridge on Route 124 left Mrs. Gertrude Newman with severe head and scalp lacerations. The drivers were Charles E. Newman 64 of Little Hocking and Marice Road of Tuppers Plains with both cars badly damaged.

Gertrude Newman Little Hocking Hockingport Charles E. Newman Marice Tuppers Plains Fred T. Banfield Wickcliffe Route 216 Murray City Banfield Andrew J. Perini Corning Carl L. Falk Jefferson St Route 13 Ohio University

Watt's Suppositories Advertised For Prostate Troubles

Prostate gland trouble linked to backaches and waking at night. Watt's Suppositories touted as beneficial with testimonials and repeat business. Sold at Clines Pharmacy Athens and other locations. one dozen for $1 or 32.50 per dozen with money back guarantee if no relief.

Ant Watt Clines Pharmacy Athens Pomeroy Ballssonville Ady

County-Wide 4-H Meeting Set For Monday

A county-wide 4-H training session for leaders will take place Monday at 7 30 p m in the Mechanicsburg School. Ross Wright County Agricultural Extension Agent announced the gathering to train leaders across fields and to discuss forming a County 4-H Council with recommendations from Mrs Wilma Darnell Paul Burson and Robert Boggs.

Mechanicsburg Ross Wright Wilma Darnell Paul Burson Robert Boggs James R. Smoot Bernadine Terrell

Honor New Members Program At First Methodist Church

A reception for new members from the past year will be held tonight at 7:30 at the First Methodist Church announced by Rev Harold F Kellogg. Sunday sermon on Christian Self Control set for 10:30 a.m. A sextette of Arline Bibbee Marilyn Covert Bartha Jo Kinsel Joan Larrick Eileen Price and Donna Poling will sing.

First Methodist Church Harold F. Kellogg Kellogg Arline Bibbee Marilyn Covert Bartha Jo Kinsel Joan Larrick Eileen Price Donna Poling

Masons Meet Tonight At Paramathia Lodge No 25

Paramathia Lodge No 25 holds a special meeting tonight at 7:30 for conferring the Fellow Craft degree announced by Worshipful Master Ira W. Burnfield.

Paramathia Lodge No. 25 Ira W. Burnfield

War Dead Are Termed U S Common Heritage

Prof Paul M Kendall of Ohio University spoke at a Memorial Day service at W Union St Cemetery chapel. He urged that U S war dead bind a common heritage and stressed Americans’ duty to pass wisdom, honor, and truth to children, noting World War II’s loss and future costs.

Paul M. Kendall Ohio University W. Union St Kendall Forest of the Argonne Normandy Republic Senate Commerce Industry Oscar Fulton K. T. Crossen

OU Summer Enrollment To Be 1650

Ohio University anticipates a record summer enrollment of about 1650 students for the eight week session starting June 17. About 1060 ex servicemen will attend, with 660 of them already in the spring term. The post-season runs Aug 12 for three to five weeks. Conferences include student editors, school administrators, conservation health, and teacher education sessions.

Ohio University Rush Elliott School of Journalism Elliott Friends of the Land State Department of Education State Department

Damage suit protested against Nelsonville Eagles

Attorneys for the Nelsonville Eagles filed a motion in Common Pleas Court contesting summons validity in a $5,085 damage suit brought by Mary France. She claims negligence after slipping at a bingo in the Eagles building causing medical costs and $5,000 damages, affecting her work as a seamstress since April 1944.

Nelsonville Ceaternal Order of Eagles Common ‘Pleas Court Mary France Eagles Clyde Byers

Five People Fined in Mayor's Court for Intoxication

Orval Heightland 27 of Athens Route 2 pleaded guilty to possessing an opened bottle of intoxicating liquor in a public place and disturbing the peace. Mayor Franz Woodworth fined him 10 dollars and costs. Richard Webb 39 of Athens was fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication. Denver Lowry 25 of Mineral pleaded guilty to having an opened bottle of intoxicant in a public place and was fined 5 dollars and costs. William Jenkins 43 of Mineral and Orrison Champlin 44 of Chauncey were fined 5 dollars and costs on intoxication charges Friday.

Orval Heightland Athens Heightland Franz Woodworth Woodworth Richard Webb Denver Lowry Mineral William Jenkins Orrison Champlin Chauncey

Returned to Home After Hospital Treatment

Mrs. A. E. Wagner was discharged from White Cross Hospital Columbus and returned by ambulance to her home at 99 W. State St. today.

A. E. Wagner White Cross Hospital Columbus W. State St

Hellebrandt Returns From Army Service

Major Edwin T. Hellebrandt returning from almost six years on active duty to resume his economics role at Ohio University. He joined in 1942 as first lieutenant, trained at Ft. Eustis Virginia, led the anti aircraft artillery school, and served at Camp Stewart Georgia. He later joined the Signal Corps for contract termination work and held leadership in the General Electric Unit of the Contract Settlement Division.

Army Edwin T. Hellebrandt Department of Economics Ohio University Hellebrandt Defense Command Office Ft. Eustis Camp Stewart Signal Corps General Electric Monmouth Signal Corps

Balance Swings In Old Dan's Favor

May brought 18 marriage licenses in probate court while 9 divorce petitions were filed in common pleas court. The annual rush for marriage licenses tipped the balance toward Cupid after months of divorce activity.

Dan Common Pleas Court Cupid

Nine Graders Promoted at Athens Junior High Ceremony

Athens Junior High School will promote 124 ninth graders in a June 5 ceremony at the High School Auditorium. Students will hear six speakers on United Nations topics, including the UN General Assembly and Security Council discussions, plus vocal and instrumental performances by ensemble members and soloists. Homer T. Baird will present certificates and Rev. Sidney J. Browne delivers the benediction.

Athens United Nations Organization Sidney J. Browne Frank Dilley Carol Nessley Clokey Jan Clark General Assembly Sammy Carpenter Pugnani-Kreisser Bob Jones Security Council Heller Lyn ‘Dall Woolley Flora Armbruster International Court of Justice King Charles Krauskopf Pryor Homer T. Baird Browne

New England Presbyterian Sunday School Meeting Planned

The New England Presbyterian church will hold a Sunday School gathering at 9:30 in the morning in the church yard if papering is not finished. Rev. Henry M. Tenin ey announced the plan today.

NEW England Presbyterian Henry M. Teniney

County GOP and Dems Name Executive Committees

The article lists extensive rosters for both parties. Republicans announced by Chairman Ray Bobo include David Johnson, C. L. Jones, L. C. Baker and many others. Democrats led by Chairman C. E. Handley name John Kelso, Dr. C. G. Dew, Len McCune and additional members.

County Gop Dems Republican Executive Committee Ray Bobo David Johnson C. L. Jones L.c. Baker John J. Woolley H. L. Atkinson Anna Stauffer Anna K. Price Bert Barnes Charles W. Evans H. G. Householder L. W. Roberts B. Roe Foster B. Cornwell George Russell Harold Rose Finsterswald Franz W. H. Stahl Ed C. Evans Nona Lane Harry Kelley George Johnson R. C. Cook Joe Hardy Homer Adams Wesley Hawk Mary Kessinger Arthur Kennedy Goldie Brunston T. H. Wilson Mayme Keplar Fisk Miles Howe J. W. Wilson C. E. Wolfe Fred Burt Frank Steinmeyer Don Lowry Burg

Amesville Presbyterian Observes Go to Sunday School Day

Amesville Presbyterian Church will observe Go to Sunday School Day this Sunday starting at 9 30 a m The Rev Henry M Tenney will deliver a sermon at 10 30 a m titled Obedient to Christ The observance and sermon are noted in today’s report

Amesville

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