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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1948

Page

5

Veterans G I loan aid expands via Linscott appraisals

A. R. Linscott of Athens has handled appraisals totaling about a million dollars for G I loan guarantees in seven counties including Athens Meigs Vinton Washington Hocking Perry and Morgan. Veterans may obtain loans up to 8000 with government guarantees covering half the loan and up to 4000 personal credit. repayment terms vary by asset type and can extend to 40 years for farms.

Marian Bush Reeder G.I Athens A. R. Linscott Sam Linscott Cincinnati McArthur Pomeroy Wilkesville Reynoldsville Mr. Linscott Amesville

Coolville man placed on probation in shooting charge

Willie C. Dobbins pleaded guilty to three counts of shooting with intent to wound and received 60 months probation from Common Pleas Judge Oliver F. Rowland. He must report monthly, may not leave Athens County without court consent, and is barred from intoxicants and related venues. Court costs of $165.57 were assessed. Prosecution tied a June shotgun incident to his daughter and her friend during a family argument. Nathan Smith faces separate case on obscene language.

Willie C. Dobbins Common Pleas Oliver F. Rowland Coolville Sylvia Mayford Cook Dobbins Rowland Athens County R. D. Williams R. W. Finsterwald Nathan Smith Gordon B. Gray

Peace At Last From PERSISTENT ITCH!

A lighthearted praise for Resinol Ointment claiming it ends persistent itching quickly. The ad touts six active soothing agents in a liniment base and promises lasting relief, urging readers not to settle for less effective products.

School Budget Revised To Include Levy

The Athens Board of Education discussed revising the 1949 budget to include a new two mill school levy approved by voters. The board also accepted the Budget Commission millage for 1949 and planned a Dec 8 meeting, while praising Ohio University for a working agreement on library use.

Athens Board of Education Budget Commission Ohio University Harper C. Pendry Donald R. Clippinger William Parker Walker Homer T. Baird William H. Herbert

Nazarene Service to Feature Rev Herrell on Thursday

The Rev. N. B. Herrell of the Nazarene Home Mission Service will speak at a church service Thursday at 7 30 p m. The event promises a broad message and a time of prayer.

N. B. Herrell The Nazarene Home Mission’ Service

Athens New Water Rates Take Effect For City Residents

Service Safety Director Daniel A. Pierce announced that Athens new water rates become effective with semi annual payments. A penalty free period runs until Nov. 15. Minimum rates are $4.50 for city residents and $4.95 for those outside the city. Previously $3.75 and $4.20. Water works office hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Saturdays until noon.

Athens Daniel A. Pierce Pierce

Athens County Vote Count Awaited After Friday Board Meet

Official results from Athens County voting were expected after the Board of Elections meets Friday per clerk J E Barker. No further board tabulation occurred by Wednesday leaving the county one mill levy unofficial though early reports suggested passage. Candidates must file campaign expense accounts by Nov 12 to avoid withholding certificates of election. An unofficial Ames Township local option vote showed 177 to 77 to go dry.

Athens County Board of Elections J. E. Barker Barker Ames Township

Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes

Hospital brief from Sheltering Arms listing new admissions and dismissals. New births noted for O H are in Glouster and Carman in New Marshfield Route 2. Bruce in Athens Route 3. McLain in Athens. Major surgery for M D Moore. Agnest Devitt and Glenn Marshall listed as medical. Discharges include Dan Friedberg Chauncey. Walter Sams Chauncey. Raymond Dvar Athens. John Mansfield Athens. Zenia Smith Athens. Barbara Sikorski Hollister. Albert Andrews and son Glouster.

George O'Hare Glouster Raymond Carman New Marshfield James Bruce Athens William McLain M. L. Johnson M. D. Moore Agnest Devitt Glenn Marshall Dan Friedberg Chauncey Walter Sams Raymond Dvar John Mansfield Zenia Smith Barbara Sikorski Hollister Albert Andrews

Troy Fall Festival Set for Tonight

COOLVILLE staff special announces the Troy fall festival this evening at 7 30 in the high school gymnasium. Event features variety booths and the crowning of a king and queen.

Coolville Troy

Sun Breaks Through After Long Absence

The sun broke through after five days of absence with cloudy skies and a 63 degree reading at 10 amThursday. Wednesday saw a high of 63 and low of 56 as reported by Mrs C N France the rainfall measured .07 inches and the river rose to 4 feet from 3.20 yesterday. Capt and Mrs William Prescott formerly of the Salvation Army Corps now of Chillicothe will bring musicians for a 7:30 pm meeting tonight and Rev Florence Bromley of Pennsylvania will speak.

Mercury William Prescott Salvation Army Corps Chillicothe Florence Bromley Pennsylvania

Plains man pleads guilty to intoxication charge

Miles E. Cain of The Plains pleaded guilty before Mayor W. P. Mickle in a complaint by Emory Rogaski. He was fined $20 and costs for the offense on Wednesday.

Emory Rogaski the Plains Miles E. Cain W. P. Mickle

County Health Report Given at Board Meeting

Athens County October health report shows eight communicable disease cases, 361 field nursing trips, 277 personal conferences, and 625 bulletins distributed. Polio one, scarlet fever one, chickenpox two, tuberculosis one, syphilis two, gonorrhea one. 714 milk samples analyzed. 24 restaurants inspected. 34 complaints investigated. 20 water samples tested. Shelter?ing Arms Hospital maternity license renewal approved.

Athens County H. G. Southard Athens City-County Southard

Insurance Agents Hear Risk Plan Talk

Oscar P. Ruffing chairman of the plan's Ohio board of governors explained the Assigned Risk Plan at a Athens County Insurance Agents Association meeting. Ruffing, manager of the Casualty and Liability Department at Travelers Insurance Co. Columbus, addressed 15 association members.

Oscar P. Ruffing Ohio Board of Governors Athens County Insurance Agents Association Ruffing Casualty and Travelers Insurance Co Columbus

Rites Saturday For Mrs Milar

Mrs Elizabeth Milar 83 of Sunny side Drive died Wednesday at home after ill health since last September from a broken hip. She was a First Methodist Church member and is survived by husband John son Clay of Westfield Mass eight grandchildren and three sisters Mrs A H James Mrs Minnie Kennard of Athens and Mrs S J Stone Logan. Friends may call after Friday noon at Jagers funeral home. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev Harold F Kellogg. Burial in W Union St Cemetery.

Elizabeth Milar Sunnyside Drive Milar First Methodist Church John Clay Westfield Mass A. H. James Minnie Kennard Athens S. J. Stone Logan Jagers Funeral Home Harold F. Kellogg W. Union St

Mrs J D Gist Dies At 65 In Athens

Mrs John D Gist 65 daughter of the late John and Oma Pickett died at her home 19 Mound St after months of ill health Born in Guysville she lived most of her life in Athens A member of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston and its Athens branch she is survived by daughter Mrs Joseph Trepp Athens and three sisters Mrs Franz Woodworth Athens Mrs H L Steenrod Portland Ore and Mrs Raymond Bethel Eustis Fla along with two sisters in law Miss Dorothy Gist and Mrs Claude Parker Athens Her husband and two brothers Fred L and Wade Pickett preceded her in death Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home with friends admitted after 7 pm tonight Flowers requested omitted.

John D. Gist John Oma Pickett Mound St Guysville Gist Athens First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Joseph Trepp Franz Woodworth H. L. Steenrod Portland Ore Raymond Bethel Eustis Fla Dorothy Gist Claude Parker Fred L Wade Pickett Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home

Things Are Natural Now

For over 15 years constipation had me down. Since I started eating Kellogg's All-Bran daily, things are natural and relief. Miss Hazel Rufsnyder, Pottstown, Pa. If your diet lacks bulk for normal elimination, this delicious cereal will supply it. Eat an ounce daily in milk and drink water. If not satisfied after 10 days, send empty carton to Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., and get double your money back.

Kellogg

Geo-Mineral claims big sales and cures

In Athens Ohio Economy Drug Co owner Jack Wright touts Geo-Mineral as a top selling natural mineral medicine. He cites reports of relief for rheumatism arthritis weak kidneys and stomach ailments and offers a guarantee refund if not 100 satisfied after use. Prices listed include 1 bottle 1.10 and 6 for 6.00 with a mail address for orders.

Jack Wright Economy Drug Co Anderson 8. C

Husbands Wives and Marriage Survey Says Criticism

A recent national magazine survey titled Husbands Wives and Marriage finds happily married couples more likely to criticize themselves than their partner while unhappy couples tend to criticize the other. The piece notes criticism of personal tastes as a path to unhappiness.

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Athens County Fair Board Coolville Man George S. May Company Chicago 6 Illinois Mineral Mission Church Hiram Mingus Janioree Mill ST Phyllis LaVelle Alberta C. Grones Pol. Adv Beauty Lowe Brothers Fides Carpenter Hdw. Co S. Court St Ohio Sheltering Arms Hospital George L. Smith McBee Co Blaine Goldsberry Carl A. Frey Harry Henry Charles G. Shafer M & M Market W. Washington Berry Hotel Eee Capital Finance Corp R. E. McCammon Mrs. Milar J. D. Gist Nature Hipocrates Roosevelt Warm Springs Georgia Lourdes France Greece Hercules Geo-Mineral Ri A Joe Marsh United States Brewers Foundation Dearborn Ford Ford Tractors Dearborn Implements, Parts and Service Donaldson Motors Albany, Ohio Dearborn Motors Corporation
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