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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1947

Page

2

Mrs Reeder Withdraws After Tie in Board Race

Mrs Florence Reeder formally withdraws as a candidate for the Athens Rural Board of Education after a tie with Guy Morrison. J E Barker says Morrison is elected. Reeder’s extra votes counted for Earl Reeder cannot be counted by the board. Rose remains elected in a write in contest amid rulings on vote thresholds.

Reeder Florence Reeder Athens Rural Board of Education County Board of Elections J. E. Barker Toa Guy Morrison Barker Morrison Earl Reeder Elections Board Karl K. Rose Rose County Elections Board

Fifteen Ohio University Men Named to J Club Honorary Society

Fifteen men from Ohio University were chosen for J Club, the junior men’s leadership honor. Names include Ralph Lambdin Burton Herb Klier Ingomar Pa Nick Mihalik Stratton Jim Nard Youngstown Frank Rocco St Albans Edward Roberto James Dehnke Canton Bob Dickey Lancaster Bob Baxter Shaker Heights Carl Cahlik Ed Schott Gordon Cox Ed Jirik Charles Long and Mike Pizzoferrato all of Cleveland. A & S M meeting called by Athens Council 15 Royal and Select Masters will confer degrees Wednesday at 7 30 p m visiting members welcome refreshments served announced by C W Gross master.

Ohio University J Club Ralph Lambdin Burton Herb Klier Ingomar Nick Mihalik Stratton Jim Nard Youngstown Frank Rocco St. Albans N.Y Edward Roberto James Dehnke Canton Bob Dickey Lancaster Ohio Bob Baxter Shaker Heights Carl Cahlik Ed. Schott Gordon Cox Ed Jirik Charles Long Mike Pizzoferrato Cleveland Athens Council C. W. Gross

Deer Do Part in Thanksgiving Meat for Athens County Home

A deer accident on Route 50 near Coolville involved Gene R. Weekley of Clarksburg W Va. The 140 pound doe was killed after leaping the guard rail and was donated to the Athens County Children's Home for Thanksgiving. Weekley and his passengers were uninjured. vehicle damage included a smashed grill and radiator.

Athens County Gene R. Weekley Clarksburg W. Va Weekley Route 50 Coolville B. F. Swartz Swartz

Beer Keg Case Is Postponed In Local Court

A disorderly conduct case against Harold H. Atwood over a keg dropped during a fight at the Coffee Pot restaurant was postponed to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the defendants Cyril P. Albert and Frank B. Orosz request. Mayor Franz Woodworth granted the adjournment for more witness time. Four men were fined $5 for intoxication: George Cornman 21 Kittanning Pa Roy Kent 58 Parkersburg W Va Meyer Ackerman 20 Columbus. Robert W. Kosco 22 29 First St. was arraigned on a sheriff's office charge.

Harold H. Atwood Cyril P. Albert Frank B. Orosz Franz Woodworth George Cornman Kittanning Roy Kent Parkersburg W. Va Meyer Ackerman Columbus Robert W. Kosco First St Betts George Barber Carbondale Sheltering Arms Hospital Bobo Sam Grim Athens Route 5 Grim Route 56 New Marshfield Mineral Road New Marshfield Athens White's Mill Phyllis Lester Amelia Ralph Barberton Sarah Webb Frank Chris Charles Nelsonville Clel Penney Martha Barber Methodist FE. I. Strong Wilkesville Vinton County Fettel Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Bender Howard G. Donaldson Amesville James C. Carter Buchtel Oral Daugherty John Edward Kulazenka Woodworth David W. Oliver Glouster James O. Regester Forrest Eugene Barnhart Frost Floyd W. Stump Logan W. D. Weltner

Markins Infant Dies Buried in W Union St Cemetery

Freddie Lee Markins infant son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Markins of 212 W Washington St died Saturday evening in Sheltering Arms Hospital Burial set for 2 pm today at W Union St Cemetery with Rev Edward White to conduct the committal service

Freddie Lee Clarence Markins W. Washington St Sheltering Arms Hospital W. Union St Edward Whiteee

Class to Be Host New Marshfield Meeting

Men's Class of the Christian Church will host the men of the Restoration movement Thursday evening. Rev. Ralph Stinson of Waynesville will speak. Oyster supper will be served.

New Marshfield The Christian Church Restoration Movement Ralph Stinson Waynesville

Second Wreck Injures Man Critically

One man was killed and another severely injured in weekend crashes near Athens while eight traffic arrests were made. Edward Betts, 70, of Carbondale, died after his car left Route 56 and plunged into a creek. Richard Bobo, 20, remained in serious condition after a separate crash near New Marshfield.

Athens Edward Betts Carbondale Betts Richard Bobo Ray Bobo Sheltering Arms Hospital New Marshfield

Farmer seeks divorce from wife over living arrangements

Ralph M. West files suit in Common Pleas Court claiming his wife Ethel L. West refuses to live with him at their Lee Township farm. Married in 1945 in Albany, the couple have a 15 month old daughter, for whom the father seeks custody.

Lee Township Ralph M. West Common Pleas Court West Ethel L. West Albany

G I Bulletin Board Details WWII Escort Duty

Enlisted reservists of the first three grades may return to active duty for six nine or twelve months to escort World War II dead. Col John E McMahon of the Ohio Military District announces priority for 12 months with second Army personnel stationed at Schuylkill Arsenal Philadelphia or Fort Hayes Columbus. No escort duty Dec 20 1947 to Jan 1 1948. Pfc Frederick W Donson son of Edward Donson Murray City serves with the First Cavalry in Tokyo as clerk typist. trained at Fort Lewis Washington.

John E. McMahon Ohio Military District Second Army Schuylkill Arsenal Philadelphia Fort Hayes Columbus Organized Reserve Corps Frederick W. Donson Edward Donson Murray City First Cavalry Tokyo Japan Army Pfc Donson Fort Lewis Wash

Army consider ED Test for younger officers eligibility

Former Army officers under 27 who are high school graduates may take an Educational Development Test to qualify for competitive tours leading to Regular Army appointment. Age limits include 32 for medical dental veterinary and JAG officers 34 for chaplains and 30 for Medical Service Corps. National Guard Organized Reserve and AUS officers may volunteer for two years with one year in observed duty. results determine Regular Army selection.

Army Regular Army Ohio Military District Judge Advocate General Medical Service Corps National Guard Organized Reserve Corps Army of the United States

William Cox Dies at Home in Tuppers Plains

William H. Cox 76 native of Bristol England died Sunday at his home in Tuppers Plains. Survived by wife Mildred Winters Cox two sons William and Albert East Liverpool Ohio a daughter Mrs Florence Male Rochester Pa and 21 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. in Christian Church at Tuppers Plains. Arbaugh funeral home in charge. Body to be taken to East Liverpool for burial.

Tuppers Plains William H. Cox Bristol England Mildred Winters Cox William Albert East Liverpool Ohio Florence Male Rochester Christian Church Arbaugh Funeral Home East Liverpool

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes

List of recent admissions and discharges at Shelterin Arms Hospital includes new daughters for Vaughn Ath ens Culliver Wright Watkins Markins Palmer Bobo and others. Discharges feature Hillis Lane Boudinot Atherton Smith Bean Hooper Wood among listed patients.

John Hillis Athens Lucy Lane Albany Maxine Boudinot Millfield Ruth Atherton Guysville Georgie Smith Iva Bean Clyde Hooper Jack Wood Corning

Aviation Cadet program seeks more wartime air crews

The Air Force continues peacetime training for aviation cadets and sends traveling boards to screen candidates with at least one year of college. Noncollege applicants should contact Wright Field Dayton or Lockbourne Air Base Columbus. Orin L Higgins enlisted through the Athens Recruiting Station and is now staff sergeant.

U.S. Air Force Aviation Boards Wright Field Dayton Lockbourne Air Base Columbus Athens Orin L. Higgins Euclid Ave Higgins

Burial Services for Bailes Infant in W Union Street Cemetery

Graveside services were held today for Edward Nathan Bailes one day old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas G Bailes of 22 Columbia Ave The infant died Sunday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital Funeral arrangements followed at the local cemetery with mourning relatives in attendance

W. Union St Edward Nathan Bailes Thomas G. Bailes Columbia Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital

Kids Need Six Cents for Sweets Now in Athens

Local merchants report a 6 cent price push for five cent candy as wholesale cocoa costs rise. Only three of nine merchants would sell at old nickel price while others cite higher costs and desire for six cent labeling to aid affordability. Cocoa supply from Brazil and British West Africa is under government control as prices surge.

Jimmie Athens United States Brazil British West Africa

Power Out at Lindley Hall Leaves OU Dorm Dark

After a transformer behind Lindley Hall burned Sunday at 11 a.m., OU dormitory lights failed for nearly a day affecting about 2000 students. Candles lit dining areas while stairwells faintly glowed and services like the buzzer system were out. Repair crews labored in the rain to restore power the next day.

Lindley Hall Margaret Boyd

Divorce Suit Shifted To Juvenile Court

The divorce case of Mrs. Iva Maxine McManness and Leon ard G. McManness is moved from Common Pleas to Juvenile Court by Judges O. F. Rowland and Francis D. White due to children involved in the action.

Iva Maxine McManness Leonard G. McManness Juvenile Court Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Francis D. White

Wife Wins Relief From Neuritis Pain

Thousands sufferers of rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis find relief with NORITO a fast acting formula. It is guaranteed to work or money back after the first three doses. See your druggist today and buy NORITO.

Norito

Weather notes show rising temperatures and light rainfall

Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reports weekend rainfall of .74 inch with rising temperatures. Sunday high 45, today at 10 a.m. 49. Last night’s low 38. Hocking River at 3.4 feet this morning.

C. N. France

Shade PTA Plans Wednesday Meeting on Fund Raising

Shade PTA will meet Wednesday evening to discuss a fund raising project. A ways and means committee will be named and a program presented with refreshments served.

Shade—Shade Pta Ways and Means

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