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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1946

Page

5

Hunters warned of Tularemia risk as Ohio season opens

Wildlife assistant Larry Gale cautions hunters to expect possible Tularemia or rabbit fever as Ohio opens the season. He notes disease spread after rabbits imported from west of the Mississippi and ticks remaining active through early frost, urging colder weather wear rubber gloves when dressing game.

Ohio Mississippi River Beckley North Hill Athens Ohioans

Construction Strike Settled and Work Resumes at Ohio University

The Knowlton Construction Co. and Labor Local 1103 reached a settlement over back wages, ending a two week strike that involved 30 to 35 workers. Work has restarted on the Chemistry and Research Building and Cutler Hall restoration in Athens, Ohio.

Ohio University Chemistry and Research Cutler Hall Workers of Labor Local 1103 Mason Knowlton Construction Co Bellefontaine Portsmouth

Athens High Students Win In Declamation Contest

Two Athens High School students will represent their churches in December at the Athens County Prince of Peace Declamation Contest. Joan Vance will represent First Methodist Church and Alva Burchfield Tucker Christian Church. The local contest featured speeches on world peace for church groups and was judged Sunday. Final district and state rounds offer cash prizes or college scholarships.

Athens High School Athens County Prince of Peace Joan Vance J. R. Vance Morris Ave Alva Burchfield Tucker Andrew Burchfield Nelsonville Miriam Clippinger Margaret Robe Harold F. Kellogg Orman McDonald Carl Roberts Ohio Council of Churches

Doanville Man In Critical Condition After Route 33 Crash

Charles L. Pancake, 20, remained in critical condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He suffered a fractured skull and brain lacerations when his car skidded and crashed on Route 33 Monday, officials said.

Doanville

Frosty Night Records 27 Degree Low

A frosty 27 degrees was recorded last night with mufflers and ear muffs in evidence. By 10 am the temperature had risen to 39 after a high of 53 yesterday, according to weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

C. N. France

Ministers Attend Rites for Rev. Fred Fields

At the Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church yesterday funeral services were held for Rev. Fred Fields who died Sunday of pneumonia. Burial occurred at W. Union St. Cemetery with 23 ministers present as pallbearers and an equal number officiating. The service was led by Reverends Charles Hill Malta E W Cole Athens B H Pugh Chillicothe and O M Awe Athens. Pallbearers included Reverends Ivan B. King Fr Scott Kans Otto Duecker San Gabriel W E McKeen Dayton C O Scott Columbus L Edward Van Order Dayton E C Kenney Athens W H Smith Chillicothe R C Gibson Dayton J M Williams Westerville Gus Graham The Plains Leslie Wilcox Westerville Evan Edwards Athens W L Russell Athens Hiram Mingus Millfield Roy Deeter Coalville R J Stratton Danville E M Lewis Newark E M Savage Greer and G C Armbruster Athens.

W. Union St Charles Hill Malta E. W. Cole Athens B. H. Pugh Chillicothe O. M. Awe Ivan B. King Fr. Scott Kans Otto Duecker San Gabriel Calif W. E. McKeen Dayton Danville E. M. Lewis Newark E. M. Savage Greer G. C. Armbruster

Free Life Insurance for Totally Disabled Veterans

Regional VA official in Cincinnati explains that totally disabled veterans may file for a waiver of National Service Life Insurance premiums after six months of total disability. If approved, VA pays premiums for the full disability period and refunds six months of prior premiums. Same privileges apply to post discharge total disability.

Cincinnati Veterans Administration

Corning Woman Hurt In Fall at Store

Mrs. Margaret Sohrenssen of Corning suffered minor injuries from a fall down stairs in an Athens store and was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital today. The hospital reported the condition.

Corning Margaret Sohrenssen Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Thornton & Minor Gallaher Drug

Knights Templar to Confer Red Cross on Candidates

Athene Commandery No. 15 will confer the Order of the Red Cross on a class of candidates at a special meeting Friday at 7 30 p m Refreshments will be served announced by Willis E Johnson commander

Order of the Red Cross Athens Knights Templar Willis E. Johnson

Veterinary hospital project in Athens approved by CPA

Marvin S. Phillips secures Civilian Production Administration approval for a 3500 dollar veterinary hospital and office in Athens. CPA Columbus office announced the decision today.

Athens Marvin S. Phillips Civilian Production Administration CPA Columbus

Real Estate Transfers in Athens and Nearby Townships

Multiple transfers recorded across Athens Township and surrounding areas. Transactions include parcels in University Place Addition in Athens, Canaan Township, Bern Township, Walnut Hills Addition in Glouster, Carthage and Troy Townships, and Johnstown area plots. Notable transfers involve buyers and sellers such as Weisenbach, Stage, Gaskill, Featherston, Lowman, Burcher, Talbert, Gilbert, Frost, Landis, Botta, Dew, Chappell, Arnold, Hamer, Fox, Pedigo, and others. 底

George W. Weisenbach Mary Weisenbach Gomer H. Jones University Place Athens Clarence H. Stage Wilma Stage Nettie Rimmey Charles Rimmey Athens Township Pearley Gaskill Floyd Gaskill Katherine Fierce Clyde Featherston Leah Featherston Woodrow Colmer Hudson's Addition W. H. Lowman Dorothy Lowman Elza Graham Justina Graham Canaan Joseph B. Burcher Nona K. Burcher L. Kathleen Matlock Bern Township Blanche Talbert Lewis Talbert Wilbur Ray Balderson, Jr Josephine Alice Balderson Outlet Walnut Hills Glouster Wilma Mae Gilbert Rodney Rhodes Carthage Troy Charles A. Frost Dorothy Frost Pearl R. Castle Marie O. Castle Lodi Earl Landis Grace Landis William Adams Mary G. Adams del Carbo Waterloo Township Daisy W. Botta Edna Wharton Spilker Mahugh’s New Marshfield C. G. Dew Everett McKnabb Ruth Olive McKnabb Scott's Terrace Nelsonville Cecil Griffin Clarence Miller Irene Miller Joseph O. Chappell Anna Catherine Bobo Pleasant Valley G. W. Arnold Bernita Virgene Chesser Waterloo H. O. McDaniel George Rankin Gladys Rankin John T. Hamer William A. Ruston Higgins and Roach Mary Olive Fox Harry L. Fox Rudolph W. Pedigo Mary C. Pedigo S. E. G. Pedigo Inlet Minear Sheriff T. Longstreth Pearl Glenn Zennith Patterson G. M. Mansfield Bertha D. Mansfield Canaan Township John Morris Cornelia Morris Anna M. Conner

Rabbit and pheasant season opens in Ohio

Ohio opens rabbit and pheasant season as hunters prepare to hit fields with many reporting a strong start to squirrel season in September. Ohio officials warned about diseased rabbits showing abnormal behavior and advised killing and burying symptomatic animals to prevent Tularemia transmission via ticks.

Ohio Alberta Grones Athens County

Shelter notes from Arms Hospital admissions and dismissals

Admissions include Raymond Gould and Gladys Potter both of Athens and Harley Wakefield with medical needs. Other patients are Mrs Bell Sands of Stewart and Mrs Margaret Sohrenssen of Corning after an accident. Dismissals list Mrs James Andrews and daughter Trimble, Mrs John Scott and son Athens, plus several residents from Akron Gloucester Athens Chauncey and Springfield.

Raymond Gould Athens Gladys Potter Harley Wakefield Bell Sands Stewart Margaret Sohrenssen Corning James Andrews Trimble John Scott Hazel Grose Akron Roger Kittle Glouster Walter Aosenheimer Manda Ferry Dorothy Smith Daniel Johnson Chauncey Clarence Stattler Springfield

Divorce Filing in Common Pleas Court Amid Custody Petition

Marie Carey files for divorce from Ross Carey in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty and seeks custody of their minor child. The couple married in Hardy Kentucky on December 2 1940.

Common Pleas Court Marie Carey Ross Carey Hardy, Ky

Marriage Licenses Issued To Five Couples In Athens Area

Five marriage licenses were issued to couples in the region. Kenneth S Arnfield 47 of Athens and Grace M Verity 40 of Athens Route 1. Andrew Ephraim McCuulsky 22 of Coolville and Catherine Virginia Kincade 20 of Frost. Ernest Mingus Jr 21 of Jacksonville and Mary Bendervich 22 of Jacksonville. Henry Franklin Talbert 33 of Dexter Route 1 and Edith Ellen Nelson 32 of Athens. John Alastanas 31 of Clarksburg W Va and Ethel Parkis 21 of Athens.

Kenneth S. Arnfield Athens Grace M. Verity Andrew Ephraim McCuulsky Coolville Catherine Virginia Kincade Frost Ernest Mingus, Jr Jacksonville Mary Bendervich Henry Franklin Talbert Dexter Edith Ellen Nelson John Alastanas Clarksburg W. Va Ethel Parkis

VFW Post 3477 Plans Friday Meeting

Floyd Bolin Post 3477 of the VFW will hold its regular meeting Friday at 7 30 p m in the Armory. Refreshments will be served.

VFW Floyd Bolin

Herbert Opens Office in Columbus GOP Headquarters

Gov elect Thomas J. Herbert yesterday established a temporary office inside Republican State Headquarters in Columbus to coordinate transition matters and establish a continued statewide presence.

Herbert Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Republican

Mel Bates Still Thrives Quietly After Inheritance

Months after a northern uncle’s death left Mel Bates a tidy fortune, the Clarion reports he has not changed. He hosts friends by the fire with his wife, enjoys beer, and keeps a simple, relaxed life despite wealth.

the Clarion Mel Bates Mel

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