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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1946

Page

5

Ohio U Dad's Day Hailed With Big Crowd Prep

Athens Ohio readies for Ohio University Dad's Day special at the final home football game versus Dayton. Hotels report full rooms and private housing lists opened as officials expect many visiting dads and guest events including a halftime show and queen selection.

Athens Ohio University Ohio U. Dads Men's Union Planning Board Rocky Russo Ohio U University of Dayton Athena Memorial Auditorium Russo Bobcat Don Bahner Duke Bitler Richard DiBartolo Bill Dietrich Paul Farley Bill Hess

Private road gate blocks access to plaintiff's farm

Cannon seeks $500 in a civil suit over a 1946 incident when a cab driver or employee, crossing via a private road to the public highway near Athens Route 3, struck the plaintiff's horse injuring its hindquarters. The horse, used for work and riding, cannot work and vet expenses are claimed. The petition notes the private road is 1,000 feet from the highway and gate closes it.

Athens

First Sgt Wilford P Hanning dies in Germany after rifle accident

The Plains Ohio mourns First Sgt Wilford P Hanning age 22 killed by an accidental rifle shot in Alchach Germany while awaiting departure for home. He is buried at St Avold US Army Cemetery near Metz after service in Battery D 796th Anti Aircraft in North Carolina Georgia and overseas since 1944 earning three battle stars the Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star.

Wilford P. Hanning Alchach Germany Everett Hanning The Plains Hanning U. S. Army St. Avold Metz France the Plains High School Cleveland North Carolina Georgia

Athens County Republican Women’s Club to meet Monday evening

The Athens County Republican Women’s Club will hold its regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the court room at the courthouse, announced by president Mrs W H Wakefield.

Athens County Republican Women's Club Court House W. H. Wakefield

Marshfield Man Fined on Games Charge

Gerald Rider of New Marshfield was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to keeping and operating a poker table for gain. A 30 day jail sentence was suspended on condition he stop gambling and allowing minors. A 500 dollar bond was set for his good behavior next year after complaints.

Gerald Rider New Marshfield O. F. Rowland Rider George Bateman Frank Joyce

Leadership Meet Slated For McConnelsville School

The fourth of five Leadership Training meetings is set for Monday at 8 p m at McConnelsville School. Athens County has been well represented, with delegates noting benefits from the series. Participants include churches Granges Farm Bureau vocational agriculture 4 H clubs older rural youth and extension offices.

McConnelsville Athens County Ross Wright

Real Estate Transfers in Athens Area Listings

William E Peters and Marie Peters transfer part of inlot 37 Athens to Fred Uhlman Nelle Robinson transfers part of lot 992 Grosvenor's Addition Athens Charles E Bolin and Georgie E Bolin transfer 20 acres to Fred Williams Mary Louise Price transfers undivided one third in inlet 933 Minear's Addition Athens Aaron Sumner Price transfers undivided one third in inlet 933 Minear's Addition Athens Amy Allen and others transfer undivided two thirds in 29.48 acres in Canaan Township to G M Mansfield and Bertha D Mansfield Robert E McManis and Coreta G McManis transfer 12.6 acres to Alton R Hope and Mary E Hope D W Casto transfers 14.50 acres in Bern Township to J W Davis and Elodie Adele Davis.

William E. Peters Marie Peters Fred Uhlman Athens Nelle Robinson Bicknell Foraker Grosvenor Charles E. Bolin Georgie E. Bolin Fred Williams Athens County Mary Louise Price John H. Price Inlet Minear Aaron Sumner Price Amy Allen G. M. Mansfield Bertha D. Mansfield Canaan Robert E. McManis Coreta G. McManis Alton R. Hope Mary E. Hope Athens Township D. W. Casto J. W. Davis Elodie Adele Davis Bern Township

New Scout Group Formed at The Plains

A new Boy Scout group is registered at The Plains led by scoutmaster Marion Snyder. The Plains Scouts number about ten, with their charter to be presented December 5 at the annual Hock Hocking Scout Dinner at Chauncey High School.

the Plains Marion Snyder Plains Scouts Chauncey High School

Parole Granted at Mansfield Reformatory

Paroles granted by the Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield yesterday included Charles H Breeze Jr per an Associated Press release. The inmate had been charged with operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent and his parole becomes effective February 19.

Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Charles H. Breeze, Jr Associated Press

Gradual Warm-Up After 26 Degree Night

A chilly night at 26 degrees gave way to a slow warming as the day began. By 10:30 a.m. the temperature reached 44 with yesterday's low at 25 and a 59 degree high reported by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

C. N. France

Car hits truck near Routes 56 and 682 causing minor damage

State Highway Patrol reports slight property damage after a car driven by Forest H. Coon 32 The Plains collided with the rear of a truck operated by David A. Larrison 20 Athens near the Routes 56 and 682 junction.

Forest H. Coon the Plains David A. Larrison Athens State Highway Patrol

First Athens County Vet Amputees Receive New Cars From Government

The first three Athens County World War II veterans eligible for specially equipped cars under Public Law 663 received 1946 Oldsmobiles via the Nye Chevrolet Agency. Honored are Miles Edward Cain, Glennis L. Junod, and Herbert J. Hart, with Junod, Hart, and Cain each cited for multiple decorations. Nye noted cooperation from Athens and Cincinnati VA offices sped the process.

Athens County Miles Edward Cain Mary St. Glennis L. Junod N. Shannon Ave Herbert J. Hart Coolville Nye Chevrolet

Third Lecture on Medicine Careers at Ohio University

Galli polis head of Holzer Hospital will speak on Opportunities for Service in Medicine and Related Fields at 7 p m Tuesday in Memorial Auditorium. The talk is part of Ohio University's Freshman Lecture series on occupational counseling arranged by Dean Einar A Hansen of the University College with upperclassmen invited.

Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Einar A. Hansen University College

Shelter Notes and Local Admissions at Area Hospital

Admissions include Dean Wooley from Millfield undergoing major surgery and Charles Ashworth from Albany with medical needs. A. G. Mechem of Athens listed as medical. Dismissals feature Delma Nelson of Dexter and several Athens residents including Robert Allen Nancy Douglas and Harley Wakefield. The IOOF plans a first degree at the Athens Odd Fellows Hall Friday at 8 p.m., announced by H. M. Bennett.

Dean Wooley Millfield Charles Ashworth Albany A. G. Mechem Athens Delma Nelson Dexter Robert Allen Margaret Sohrenssen Corning Nancy Douglas Gladys Potter Harley Wakefield Lawrence Dowler New Marshfield Athens County Ioof H. M. Bennett

Flu Vaccine Available To OU Faculty Members

Ohio University expanded its flu prevention program by offering vaccine to all faculty and staff in contact with students. Dr. E Herndon Hudson urged early isolation of students with symptoms and emphasized vaccination readiness for groups including fraternities and housing units.

Ohio University E. Herndon Hudson The Health Service Hudson

K. K. Carpenter Dies at Age 86

E. K. Carpenter, 86, died Thursday evening in Sheltering Arms Hospital after 11 days of hip fracture treatment. Born on a farm near Carpenter, he was a Presbyterian and is survived by four daughters Clara Holmes Boise Idaho Esther Bourgeois Columbus Maude Coe Milford Center and Marguerite Harper Balboa Island Calif a son Dr E B Carpenter Boise Idaho a sister Elizabeth Robinett Carpenter six grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

E. K. Carpenter Sheltering Arms Hospital Carpenter Presbyterian Church Idora Bartley Carpenter Clara Holmes Boise Idaho Esther Bourgeois Columbus Maude Coe Milford Center Marguerite Harper Balboa Island Calif E. B. Carpenter Boise, Idaho Elizabeth Robinett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio TAX Company Common Pleas Court Albert Cannon James E. Weedle Raymond V. Carsey Athens Cab Company Sgt Marshfield H. C. Dorman Athens, Ohio F.C.E. Aerie Eagles Mansfield Reformatory Veterans Administration Junod Army Air Force Europe Hart Iceland England Cain South Pacific Bougainville Philippines Automobile Agency Cincinnati Charles E, Holzer K. K. Carpenter Athens Home Telephone CO Laveck’s Poston Sugar Creek Union C. H. MacKinnon American Sunday School A. N. Maxwell Missionary Am. S. S. On C. R. Elerick Portsmouth Church OF Christ Jimson Ave Ens Uni Ford Fred Beasley E. Carpenter W. Washington St Nelsonville
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