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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1949

Page

5

New Law Governs Cutting Hauling Christmas Trees

Ohio enacts a new rule requiring bills of sale or sworn ownership statements for transporting five or more cut trees or 100 pounds of boughs. Dealers must show business origin. private landowners must provide ownership sworn statements. Violations risk 1000 dollar fine, 30 days' jail, or both, with proceeds benefiting county welfare if owner not found.

Irving Dickman Athens Ohio Dickman County Welfare Board Division of Forestry Se 7 Bank

79-Year-Old Chicago Man Praises Kellogg All-Bran

A 79-year-old resident, Mr J Wenig of Chicago, reports relief from chronic constipation after using Kellogg's All-Bran daily. The ad claims All-Bran can help with laxative needs and urges readers to try an ounce daily with water, offering a double money back guarantee if not satisfied after 10 days.

Mr. J. Wenig Sc. Mich. Ave Chicago Ill Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

Map of City Provided by Athens Board

An up-to-date street map of Athens has been completed by officials of the Athens Board of Trade with local city aid. Ohio University student Floyd L. Furnell worked on the project since July, and the map, prepared from tax plats, includes new additions as well as rivers schools churches and other public buildings. Miniature 10 by 14 inch duplicates are available to board members and locals at city hall or Board of Trade office. Larger duplicates can be arranged through the board secretary.

Athens Athens Board of Trade Floyd L. Furnell Ohio University Engineering Harper Pendry Board of Trade Athens County City Hall Board

Jobless claims dip in Athens and statewide totals

Thirty two new unemployment claims were filed in Athens for the week ending November 12, down six from the prior week. Ohio totals reached 16 712, about four thousand fewer than the previous week, with declines in eight major areas and increases in several smaller communities.

H. H. Sands Athens Bureau of Sands Frank J. Collopy BUC Ohio

Public showing on gas line operation in Athens and Albany

A film on operation and construction of a gas pipeline will be shown Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Athens High School Auditorium and Wednesday at 8 30 a m in Albany High School. Sponsored by Tennessee Gas Transmission Co the presentation explains soil restoration work and the planned 26 inch line from Kentucky to New York. Officials say area residents can gain insight into the project and the booster station plans in Albany.

Athens High School Tennessee Gas Transmission Co Athens County Kentucky New York Albany

Births and hospital notes from Shelterin... Arms Hospital

Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Aubrey C Oxley of Athens. Admissions cover Lucille Gottfried Athens major surgery Ersel Canter Athens Route 3 surgery Mary Cunningham Athens Route 1 accident Barbara Shirley Athens medical Evelyn Grubb Athens medical Myrtle Phillips Nelsonville medical David Arthur Rankin Glouster medical W T Cherrington Athens medical Discharges list Herbert Lanning and son Athens Joseph Cox and daughter Brown Cobl and daughter John Williams Athens Ann OHara Nelsonville Ida Strawn Athens Stanley Willock Albany

Aubrey C. Oxley Athens Kenneth Story Lucille Gottfried Ersel Canter Mary Cunningham Barbara Shirley Evelyn Grubb Myrtle Phillips Nelsonville David Arthur Rankin Herbert Lanning Joseph Cox Brown Cobl John Williams Ann O'Hara Ida Strawn Stanley Willock Albany

Waterloo PTA Carnival Scheduled Wednesday at High School

Waterloo PTA announces its annual school carnival will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school arena. Games refreshments fortune telling and the crowning of the school king and queen and prince and princess are planned.

New Marshfield Waterloo PTA Elsie Stephenson

Injured Woman Treated After Fall In West Salem Visit

Mary Cunningham of Athens Route 1, retired Chief Operator at the Athens Home Telephone Company, injured in a fall while visiting a sister in West Salem and treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for a possible leg fracture. Two cars damaged in a sideswipe on Carpenter Street near Lancaster Street, operated by Francis Graham and John L. Lowery.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Mary Cunningham Athens Route 1 Athens Home Telephone Company West Salem Carpenter St Lancaster St Francis Graham Millfield John L. Lowery Washington St

Columbus Airport Arrest Follows Police Tip Here

A former Athens man, Ollie Shouse, 39, was arraigned in Franklin County after sheriff’s deputies and detectives arrested him at Port Columbus on a concealed weapons charge. He pleaded guilty in municipal court, received a suspended $25 fine, and claimed the weapon was for protection during a business trip. The arrest followed a tip from his brother to Shouse’s wife in Athens, who alerted authorities. Shouse previously ran an auto sales business here and was named in a divorce suit for alleged neglect and cruelty. He now operates a garage and used car business in Alsville.

Athens Franklin County Port Columbus Associated Press Ollie Shouse Louisville Crete Columbus Shause Don Hamilton Louisville Ky Kentucky Shouse Common Pleas Grace als+ ville

Clinton Blanton Remains in Jail on Fine Debt

Clinton Blanton, 62, New Marsh field, jailed for failure to pay a $10 fine plus costs levied by Mayor W. P. Mickle. He was arraigned Thursday on a charge of intoxication.

Clinton Blanton New Marshfield W. P. Mickle Blanton

Funeral rites set for Columbus barber Carl H. Lortz

Funeral rites for Carl H. Lortz age 79, Columbus barber, will be held Tuesday. He was the brother of Mrs. Marie Muir and Miss Myrtle Lortz. He died Sunday at his home in Columbus.

Carl H. Lortz Columbus

New Service Pay Bill Raises Military Pay Across Ranks

The service pay bill effective Oct 1 increases base pay and automatic hikes for 20 years with raises at 24 28 and 30 years. Enlisted personnel receive 75 dollars a month early then 80 after four months up to two years. Officers see higher starts and follow new scale milestones. Military families and veterans gain eligibility for NSLI reinstatement or new policy before year end.

Army Navy

Veterans deadline set for service disability claims

Alton Friedel, local VA contact representative, issued a reminder that January 1, 1950 is a key deadline for World War II veterans with service incurred disabilities. Disabilities incurred in service between October 8, 1940 and September 2, 1945 qualify if not total prior to the deadline.

Alton Friedel

Community Chest Totals Near Goal in Athens Drive

Athens totals for the Community Chest reached 7534 by 10 a.m. with a goal of 12500. Mrs Daily reports house to house returns are not yet filed and several reports remain due at Berry Hotel headquarters from the business solicitation week. The drive, set for November 7 to 21, has been extended to Friday to finish reporting.

Athens Clarke Daily Berry Hotel Daily

Former Athens Woman Dies in Columbus

Margaret Druggan Morris, formerly of Athens, died at Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus at 9 p.m. Saturday after a 10 day illness. She was sister to Elsie Druggan and the late P H Druggan. She leaves son Glen E Morris of Trilby Florida, one brother and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Friends Church Highland Ave Columbus Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Margaret Druggan Morris Athens Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Elsie Druggan Church St P. H. Druggan Glen E. Morris Trilby Fla Friends Church Highlands Ave

Senior 4 H Club Officers Elected

Senior 4 H Club officers were elected at the Ath ens Grange Hall meeting with Ruth Blaker as chairman Alvin Swinehart as vice chairman Dorothy Brown as secretary and Vernon Walls as treasurer The Christmas party committee for Dec 21 includes Dorothy Brown Clarice Weekley and Kenneth Loeffler.

Athens Grange Hall Ruth Blaker Alvin Swinehart Dorothy Brown Vernon Walls Clarice Weekley Kenneth Loeffler

Snow Flurries Fall as Athens Sees Above Freezing

Snow began falling in Athens today with 10 a.m. temperature around 35 degrees. The weekend highs reached 48 Saturday and 54 Sunday, while last night’s low dropped to 34, according to weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

Athens C. N. France

Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Three drivers were fined after weekend arrests by the State Highway Patrol. Desmond Axhe, 26, Sugar Creek, was fined $125 and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle for driving while under the influence, with a 20 day jail sentence suspended for good behavior. Charles Yarber Jr., 22, Union Furnace, was fined $125 and costs by Mayor Roger Friend of Logan for DUI on Route 75 early Sunday. Wayne W. Ellis, 26, Somerset, paid $10 and costs after a speeding arraignment before Mayor Mickle following a 1 a.m. Route 33 arrest.

State Highway Patrol Desmond Axhe Sugar Creek W. P. Mickle Ash Charles Yarber, Jr Union Furnace Yarber Roger Friend Logan Wayne W. Ellis Somerset

Bomb Test Talk At Athens Reserve Officers Smoker

Athens reserve officers from all services gather at the Berry Hotel Tuesday evening for a smoker and refreshments. Clarence H. White, Ohio University visiting lecturer in photography and former chief photographer’s mate in the Naval Reserve, will discuss the Eniwetok atomic bomb test. He helped photograph the 1948 test and has edited a book on the subject. The event is sponsored by the Athens County chapter of the Reserve Officers Association and is open to all reserve officers.

Athens Berry Hotel Eniwetok Clarence H. White Ohio University White Naval Reserve Athens County The Reserve Officers Association Sol Rosenberg

Representatives Named for Conservation Meet

Athens County will be represented by two members of the Athens County Farmers Sportmen Association at a district conservation meeting in Waverly on Wednesday. Harry Dalton and Frits Phillips will serve, as the group screens fish conservation recommendations from 12 southeastern Ohio counties for the seventh district.

Athens County Athens County Farmera Sportamen Association Waverly Walter ©. Smith Harry Dalton E. Washington St Frits Phillips Amesville Ohio Wild Fe Council Ohio Department of Natural Resources Columbia Smith

Paramuthia Lodge to Elect Officers Meeting

Paramuthia Lodge 25 F and AM will meet Tuesday at 7 20 pm to elect officers. The announcement names Glenn L Atkinson as worshipful master.

Paramuthia Lodge F&am Glenn L. Atkinson

Joe Marsh Warns of Chicken Pox Like Social Ills

From where I sit Joe Marsh compares chicken pox to social diseases such as intolerance and self righteousness. He recalls Hoot Davis's illness and warns that adult intolerance can be contagious. He urges readers to watch for small symptoms like criticizing others drink choices to protect personal freedom.

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