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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1947

Page

2

Bond vote tight in Mechanicsburg tally and liquor referenda

Albany voters rejected the Mechanicsburg School bond 170 to 307 in unofficial returns, 64.3 percent for, just short of the 65 percent needed. Liquor questions across Albany Bern and Lee Townships drew solid majorities against beer wine and spirits imports and new liquor stores in Albany. Other levies for operating expenses faced by several districts were noted but final tallies were unavailable.

Albany Athens Mechanicsburg J. E. Barker County Board of Elections Election Board Bern Township Lee Township Nelsonville City Carthage-Troy Ames-Bern Jacksonville-Trimble Shade Consolidated Trimble Rome- Canaan

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Bowel Relief

An old advice ad claims the liver should pour two pints of bile daily and that blockage causes bloating and sour feelings. It promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as effective for restoring bile flow, priced at 83 cents at any drugstore.

Carter

Mickle Wins Athens Mayoral Race in Heavy Precinct Turnout

Incumbent mayor Franz L. Woodworth loses to William P. Mickle by wide margin as Mickle captures all but one of Athens 14 precincts. Official county tallies show Mickle 1 815 to Woodworth 1 213 with other local races inclining to incumbents and education board winners.

William P. Mickle W. Union St. Merchant Franz L. Woodworth Athens Athens County Board of Elections The Messenger Mickle John B. Swanson Raymond Kestner William Parker Walker W. H. Herbert W. Union St Amesville Franz Woodworth A. C. Gubitz. Walker Herbert Frank B. Gullum E. R. Walker J. E. Barker Elections Board Ohio Woodworth Foster B. Cornwell Oscar Fulton J. E. Bailey J. S. Sherrard Wade N. Bean R. J. Studer H. L

Honor Roll Announced At The Plains High School

The Plains High School releases its honor roll listing for all grades. Seventh graders Shirley Tinkham Shirley McGee Mary Ellen McGee Grace Thompson Bruce Humphrey David Wilson Eugene Novotni. Eighth graders Jon Tipton Barbara Talbert Willa Sparks Janet Stalnaker. Ninth graders Jack McDonald Darrell Andrews Bill Vessalo Robert McGee Pauline Thompson.

the Plains the Plains High School Shirley Tinkham Shirley McGee Mary Ellen McGee Grace Thompson Bruce Humphrey David Wilson Eugene Novotni Jon Tipton Barbara Talbert Willa Sparks Janet Stalnaker Jack McDonald Darrell Andrews Bill Vessalo Robert McGee Pauline Thompson Patricia Hanning Mary Lee Hardy Betty Bryan Donna Thompson Richard Mee Allister David Miller Mary Mason Marian Richardson Jack Thompson Roy Allen Norma Howard Barbara Humphrey Rosalee Metcalf Patricia Brammer Bill Slater

Property Settlement Awarded in Divorce

In Common Pleas Court Mrs. Marie Kirkendall is awarded $150 and most household goods as part of the divorce from Fred Kirkendall. The couple, married in 1941, receives approval of a property settlement included in the decree.

Marie Kirkendall Fred Kirkendall Buchtel Common Pleas Court Kirkendall

State Civil Service Meet Sets Wednesday 7:30 PM

A state civil service employee group will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the new OU Science Hall auditorium. The announcement notes the location and time for the public session.

State Civil Service OU Science Hall

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting For Gilham Post

The New Marshfield Ladies Auxiliary of Gilham Frank Post VFW will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m as announced today.

NEW Marshfield — Ladies Auxiliary Gilhiam Frank Post VFW

Fall Festival Plans Are Set

The Plains plans a Fall Festival at 7 30 p m in The Plains High School Auditorium with a public vote to choose a king and queen from candidates across grades. Events include blind boxing girls tumbling dancing fish ponds and refreshments as Billy McCutcheon of the University serves as master of ceremonies.

the Plains Plains High School David Wilson Shirley McGee Jon Tipton Janet Stalnaker Roger Tinkham Millie Vessalo Russel Tinkham Ruth Tope Jack Thompson Mary Mason Richard McGranner Juanita McDonald Billy McCutcheon The University

Write-Ins Complicate Balloting In Athens County Village Elections

Write-in candidates affected results across Athens County villages with contested mayor and council races. In Albany, Bill Overly edged George R Bailes 112 to 105 for mayor while write-ins influenced clerk and treasurer tallies. Jacksonville and Trimble also reported close or tied write-in impacts, with boards needing action to settle final outcomes.

Athens County Albany John Ingram Homer Fridenmaker C. L. Bobo Arch P. Burritt A. T. Stuart Wayne Welch Bill Overly George R. Bailes Edna Whiteman F. E. Radcliffe Clerk Lowell Chase Board of Elections Chauncey W. D. Hines Lawrence A. Shields Joe Cline C. E. McCafferty Charles P. Sweeney John Smart Neil E. Tippett Charles Webley Mark Fiske Bette Pincelli Jacksonville Frank Binderbasin, Jr Mike Bycofski William Deal John Gillette Reinhold Miller John Rapp C. E. Stevens Charles Tippie, Jr Elmer D. Davis Julius W. Bratka Board of Public Affairs Fred C. Heffken Harry A. Sayre Luke Scurlock Grover Koons S. S. Underwood Trimble Lew Antle Dennis Addington Robert Border Fred Darling Charles Jarvis J. F. Goodwin John Kennedy M. E. Christman Helen Ginnan Charles Stephenson Buchtel Thomas Hill Kip Drake Joe Schenz Elections Board Roy Bookman Elden McQuaid Cecil Phillips William Russell J. W. Grin

Scouts Plan December 4 District Meet

Scouts plan a December 4 district pot-luck supper at Chauncey in conjunction with a Court of Honor. Two summer camp participants will share experiences and all area boy scouts and parents are invited. D D Montoya spoke on Camp Philmont New Mexico trip for 24 boys and three leaders. A joint camporee with Kyashuta Area is set for Nov 14–15 at Camp Kyashuta near Chester Ohio.

Chauncey Kootaga Area Hotel Berry D. D. Montoya Camp Philmont New Mexico Kyashuta Chester Ohio

Apple Grower List Led by Ernest Downing Orchard in 1947

Dark County's Ernest Downing orchard heads Ohio’s 1947 apple grower list with only one blemished fruit per ten thousand. OSU inspectors T H Parks and T H King audit annually before picking. Other top growers include W J Welday, J Jefferson, E Deeks, and more across Cuyahoga Greene Ottawa Fairfield Guernsey. The winning orchard sprayed 12 times while none sprayed fewer than seven.

Ernest Downing Dark Greenville Ross Wright Ohio State University T. H. Parks T. H. King Ohio Wright W. J. Welday Jefferson

Mortgage Foreclosure Suit Is Filed In Marion Indiana

A foreclosure action was filed in Common Pleas Court by Walter L. Thomas as executor of the Bond estate. The suit targets Nelsonville property owned by Ewart C. and Erma M. Bond. The defendants allegedly used a mortgage on Inlet 436 and a seven room house to secure a $1,500 note.

Nelsonville Ewart C Erma M. Bond Marion, Ind Common Pleas Court Walter L. Thomas Marion Lewis B. Churchill Inlet

Petersons Ointment for Eczema Relief

A simple way to relieve itching from eczema pimples and red blotches is Petersons Ointment applied to affected parts. It relieves itching promptly and improves skin appearance and feel. Also soothing for tired itchy feet and cracks between toes. 35c at all druggists. Money back if not satisfied.

Petersons Peterson

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