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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1946

Page

5

Ohio University to Elect Student Council President

Ohio University will hold its first student wide election for council president in six years with ballots on Navy 26 or 27. Juniors with a 2.0 GPA and leadership in campus activities may apply by November 8. A nominating board will review candidates and set eligible list. second place will become vice president.

Ohio University Student Council Navy Mac Baas Men's Union Joyce White Women's League Maurel Hawkins Irma E. Voigt

Two Cars Damaged in Route 50 Crash Near Canaanville

Sheriff George Bateman reported a Sunday night crash on Route 50 near Canaanville damaged two cars. John Shaney of Pomeroy pulled off with a flat tire. George Whitesel of Athens followed to let traffic pass and an Army truck driven by Frank Voss collided triggering a rear-end impact.

Canaanville George Bateman Bateman John Shaney Pomeroy George Whitesel Athens Frank Voss Athens Hotel Whitesel Chaney

Edith Cole 53 Dies After Illness in Sheltering Arms

Edith Cole 53 of Coolville died Sunday after an extended illness at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She was the daughter of Commodore and Florence Tuttle and lived in Tuppers Plains most of her life. Survived by husband six children Stella Persinger Opal Dixon Harold Cole Bernice Wines Meldene Hoppstotter Ramona Cole a brother Glenn Tuttle a half sister Garnett Zones and a half brother Garrett Worthen. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm at Tuppers Plains Christian Church with Rev W C Dennis. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the Coolville home of daughter Stella Persinger after 6 pm Monday.

Coolville Edith Cole Sheltering Arms Hospital Commodore Florence Tuttle Tuppers Plains Stella Persinger Opal Dixon Akron Harold Cole Lorain Bernice Wines Athens Meldene Hoppstotter Haydenville Ramona Cole Glenn Tuttle Cleveland Garnett Zones Clendenin W. Va Garrett Worthen Canton Tuppers Plains Christian Church W. C. Dennis Persinger

Armistice Day Reunion Planned Here in Athens

Former members of Company H 330th Infantry 83rd Division WWI will hold their 29th annual reunion and banquet in Athens on Armistice Day November 11 Comrades meet at the American Legion home during the day and hold a banquet at 6 p.m. H H Sands leads reservations

330Th Infantry Athens American Legion H. Sands

Weather shift as Athens cools after heat wave

Mercury in drop signs of fall returned to Athens today as the temperature fell from a high of 81 degrees to a low of 57 last night and remained at 57 at 11 am. High for Saturday was 82 degrees, the peak in recent weeks, according to weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

Athens C. N. France

Bus Station Theft Case Set For Jury Trial

William Simpson, a 41 year old Columbus resident, is indicted for grand larceny in the theft of $50 from the Athens bus station on Sept 26. A petit jury will hear the case Nov 6 under Judge O F Rowland. Simpson posted bond at $2,000 after pleading not guilty at arraignment.

O. F. Rowland William Simpson Simpson Franz Woodworth Athens County Columbus

Athens County Election Opens at 6:30 A M to 6:30 P M

Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Athens County as candidates appeal and measures head to ballots. Elections board clerk David Johnson names 12 voting locations including Christian Church Ward 1 and Court House Ward 2. A fairly heavy vote is forecast.

Athens County David Johnson Elections Board Christian Church Nye Chevrolet Central Ave. Church Pickering Garage Court House Salvation Army City Music Hall Episcopal Church East Side School Dow Grones Elmwood Fast Side Mt. Zion Church

Sparks Ignite Roof Fire at Clarence Road Home

Sparks from burning paper caused a small fire on a shingle roof at 25 Richland Ave. Fire Chief Clarence Parker said the local department extinguished the blaze with minimal damage.

Clarence Road Richland Ave Clarence Parker

Driver Falls Asleep Hits Tree in Athens Crash

Delbert Welch of Cutler Route 1 fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a tree at 159 E State St in Athens early Friday. He suffered a bruised chest, was treated at the scene, and released.

Athens Delbert Welch Cutler E. State St Welch

Market Summary for Hog Cattle and Sheep Auctions

Hog prices around 23.25 for gilts and 21.50 for sows. numbers steady to weak. Cattle trade slow with steers and heifers 17.00 to 19.25, bulls 12.50 to 16.00, canners 6.50 to 10.50. Sheep light demand with lambs 20.00 to 22.00, ewes unchanged.

Nelsonville Egg Auction Sees Varied Jumbo Prices

In an agricultural auction at Nelsonville, bidders chased jumbo eggs with a range of bids and cataloged lots. Several Grade AA and Large eggs commanded notable prices as buyers evaluated quality and size in the day’s market.

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Three Levels of Living Described by Dr. Koo

Ohio University students heard Dr. T. Z. Koo describe three planes of living including self interest, mutual goodwill, and spiritual love for enemies. He outlined the relation of God, the world, and man and stressed ethics alongside technical skill. The Religion in Life Week at Memorial Auditorium opens with a panel of speakers from Protestant Jewish Catholic faiths.

Koo Ohio University T. Z. Koo United States World Student Christian Federation Geneva Switzerland Memorial Auditorium God Dr. Koo J. Frederick Miller University Christian Mission Federal Council of Churches Miller Richard C. Hertz James McLarney Roy Pille Athens

Six Fined On Speeding Violations On Route 33

Six drivers were fined $10 and costs each for speeding on Route 33 as the State Highway Patrol patrolled north of Athens. Named offenders were Paul Wachenschanz Nelsonville Paul Cipra Cleveland John A Bente Cleveland James Keenan Columbus John Shepard Cambridge and Arthur Stalder Jr Athens. A separate incident on Route 50 near Hebbardsville left no injuries. Marion Simonton Nelsonville was fined $5 and costs for crossing freshly painted highway center lines after a delayed arraignment.

State Highway Patrol Athens Franz Woodworth Paul Wachenschanz Nelsonville Paul Cipra Cleveland John A. Bente James Keenan Columbus John Shepard Cambridge Arthur Stalder, Jr Cecil C. Sarver Cincinnati Carroll Maynard Hebbardsville Marion Simonton H. E. Wilson

Fannie Ogg 84 Dies After Illness in Columbus

Fannie Grosvenor Ogg, 84, died Monday at her daughter’s home on State Street after several weeks of illness. Born in Romeo Township, she moved to Columbus after her husband Andrew L. Ogg died 15 years ago. She was a charter member of Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church and of the Robert Morris chapter CES. Surviving daughters are Mrs. Elmer Houdashelt of Cincinnati and Mrs. Herbert Brown of Columbus, with two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Jerry Spear’s funeral home. interment Memorial Park.

Fannie Grosvenor Ogg E. T. Hayes E. State St Romeo Township Columbus Andrew L. Ogg Ogg Hoge Memorial

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Stanley Cole Anchorage Ky a son Mr and Mrs Raymond Gregory Hamden a son Mr and Mrs Frank Helm Athens a son Mr and Mrs Clyde Snyder Adams Admitted Flora Strong Longsville major surgery Wilbur Pyle Millfield major Sammy Stalder Chauncey minor Doris Brooks Nelsonville minor Admission notes include Abby Farmer Plains accident Discharges include Mrs John Brooks and daughter Athens Mrs Betty Davidson Athens Mrs Helen Parker Athens Juanita Story Shade Isabelle Talbert The Plains Ancil McKinney Athens John Tittle Chauncey and several others listed with relations in Nelsonville Chauncey Glouster and Athens

Stanley Cole Anchorage Raymond Gregory Hamden Frank Helm Athens Clyde Snyder Flora Strong Longsville Wilbur Pyle Millfield Sammy Stalder Chauncey Doris Brooks Nelsonville Abby Farmer Plains John Brooks Ivan Salisbury Betty Davidson Helen Parker Juanita Story Shade Isabelle Talbert the Plains Ancil McKinney John Tittle Donald McCray Roscoe Locke Charles Coury Margarite Tipple Glouster James Tom Ruth Miller Ruth Pugh

Long Bottom Man David Swain Dies at 69

David Swain 69 died Sunday evening at his home near Long Bottom. He is survived by wife Debbie and five children Hazel Pierce Marysville Ellen Bobo Parkersburg Audrey Smith Long Bottom Denver Swain Long Bottom and Belle at home. Services Tuesday at 2 p m at Long Bottom Methodist Church with burial in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Long Bottom David Swain Here Debbie Hazel Pierce Marysville W. Va Ellen Bobo Parkersburg Audrey Smith Denver Swain Belle Long Bottom Methodist Church Sand Hill Cemetery

Plains Woman Wounded in Backyard Shooting Incident

Mrs. Abby Farmer of The Plains was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital with a wounded right leg after a shotgun discharged during backyard shooting practice. Hospital reports indicate her condition improved on the day of the injury.

Abby Farmer the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital

Lodge to Confer Entered Apprentice Degrees

Paramathia Lodge 25 F and AM holds a special meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m to confer the Entered Apprentice degree on a class of three candidates visiting members welcome said Ira W Burnfield worshipful master

Paramathia Lodge F.&a.m Ira W. Burnfield

Chauncey-Dover Junior Class Skating Party Tuesday

Chauncey-Dover High School junior class sponsors a skating party at the Athens Rollercade Tuesday at 7 30 p m Tickets available at the door from the organizers during the event at Chauncey.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Athens

Plains Foreign Mission Chapter Elects Officers

The Young Peoples Foreign Missionary Chapter of The Plains Church of the Nazarene met at Wilda Platt's home on Tuesday. Elected officers are Mary Lemaster president, Wilda Platt vice president, Sylvia Sofranco secretary, and Ralph Lakin treasurer. Also present were the Rev and Mrs J N Lakin Beulah Hiller and Mrs Viola Platt. The next meeting will be held in the church basement rooms.

Chauncey— Young Peoples Foreign Missionary Chapter The Plains Church of the Nazarene Wilda Platt Mary Lemaster Sylvia Sofranco Ralph Lakin J. N. Lakin Beulah Hillen Viola Platt

Garden Ideas Presented At Plain Garden Club Meeting

Mrs Ray Michael hosted the Plains Garden Club at her home with president Mrs Herman Humphrey presiding. Lantern slides on Garden Ideas You Can Use were shown from Victor Ries and Dorothy Daugherty gave the lecture. Guests Mrs C E Cooper and Mrs Francis Lee attended. Next meeting will be at Mrs Carl Shafer's Chauncey home. Hostess served refreshments to members including Elizabeth Winefordner Bernice Humphrey Thelma Linscott Lucy McDonald Ruth Bridgewater Martha Shafer Dorothy Daugherty Jeanette Tipton Marie Michael.

Chauncey Ray Michael the Plains Plains Garden Club Herman Humphrey Victor Ries Dorothy Daugherty C. E. Cooper Francis Lee Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Elizabeth Winefordner Bernice Humphrey Thelma Linscott Lucy McDonald Ruth Bridgewater Martha Shafer Jeanette Tipton Marie Michael

Guests Feted At Coe Home In Chauncey Area

Mrs. Isabelle Coe and daughter Lettie Hintz hosted visiting guests including Mr. and Mrs. William Shields of Athens and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Nye of Charleston. Also marked were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nye Chauncey James Shafer Sycamore and Mr. and Mrs. John Hope Geraldine and Betty Hope near Athens. The hostesses entertained at dinner for Rev. Carl Wetherell and Mrs Wetherell Chauncey Methodist Church.

Chauncey Isabelle Coe Lettie Hintz William Shields Athens Floyd Nye Robert Nye Charleston James Shafer Sycamore John Hope Geraldine Betty Hope

Election Day Dinner Planned by CHAUNCEY Boosters

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Club announces an election day dinner at the Church of Christ Parish House. Serving begins at 11 a.m. and continues through the evening with proceeds supporting the band.

Boosters Chauncey Chauncey-Dover

Davies Family Entertains Guests From Cleveland and Columbus

Mr and Mrs Harrison Davies of The Plains entertained last week their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs David Williams Betty Davies of Cleveland and Misses Geraldine and Eileen Davies of Columbus as guests in their home.

Chauncey Harrison Davies the Plains David Williams Betty Davies Cleveland Geraldine Eileen Davies Columbus

Rheumatic Lady Finds Relief With RINOL Across Area

A rheumatic woman reports intense arm and shoulder pain that prevented combing hair and housework. After using Rinol she can do both again and praises its relief. advertisement urges readers to get Rindl at Athens Pharmacy Cline's Athens Martin Roller Middleport Starks Pomeroy.

Athens Cline’s Martin & Roller Middleport Starks Pharmacy Pomeroy Adv

Twenty five children attend church masquerade party

Twenty five children from the Primary Department of the First Church of Christ attended the annual Halloween masquerade party. Teachers Mrs. Dorothy Daugherty Mrs. Shirley Thomas and Thelma Jean Brookins supervised with assistance from Mrs. Kathryn McDaniel. Attendees included Mona Lee Robinson Sue Ann Wallace Arlene Lester Stephen Fiske John Henry Fiske Joan Fiske and many more.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Dorothy Daugherty Shirley Thomas Thelma Jean Brookins Kathryn McDaniel Mona Lee Robinson Sue Ann Wallace Arlene Lester Stephen Fiske John Henry Fiske Joan Fiske Shirley Leffler Patsy McCafferty Penny McCafferty

Teachers Close Columbus Convention After Three Days

About 7,500 educators concluded the Central Ohio Teachers Association convention in Columbus on Saturday.

Columbus Central Ohio Teachers Association

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