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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1941

Page

5

Athens County 61 School Buses Rated Safe by Patrol

Ohio State Highway Patrol completed a 75 point inspection on Athens County large school buses. All 61 buses serving 11 of 13 districts rated A to B with 50 B, 9 C and none D. Feeder buses outside this inspection feed the main routes.

Athens County Supt F. J. Taylor Ohio State Highway Patrol Taylor C. E. Hutchins York Township Boards of Education K. L. Duling C. H. Baker Albany Ames-Bern Athens Township Carthage-Troy Luhrig Rural Rome- Canaan Shade the Plains Trimble Township Waterloo

Seven Welcomed Into Masquers Club at Athens High

At Athens Senior High School seven new Masquers Club members were welcomed for their performances in the Sophomore Junior play Second Fiddle. New members are Betty Heavener Bob Mathews Jenny Sue Rousey Lenora Reeder Martha Caskey Gretchen Baughn and Charles Stack. Formal initiation will follow a business meeting led by Ruth Ann Grover president with A A Nellis as faculty advisor.

Athens Senior High School Betty Heavener Bob Mathews Jenny Sue Rousey Lenora Reeder Martha Caskey Getchen Baughn Charles Stack Ruth Ann Grover A. A. Nellis

Mrs. Clara E. Cornwell Dies at Home in Athens

Mrs. Clara E. Cornwell widow of Fred Cornwell died Thursday night at 9 25 at her home 3 Palmer Street four days after her husband’s death Ill since January she was born in Glouster daughter of the late Jacob L and Maria Wyatt Married in 1905 the family moved to Athens in 1919 Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm in Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home Rev Miles Hoon burial in West Union Street Cemetery She leaves two sons Foster and Walter a granddaughter Robert Leslie Cornwell four sisters and one brother and several nephews and nieces Friends may call after Saturday noon

Clara E. Cornwell Fred Cornwell Palmer St Cornwell Glouster Jacob L Maria Wyatt Athens Cornwells Christian Church Foster Walter Robert Leslie Cornwell Cora M. Shaeffer Millersport Eva Headley Sue Huffman Columbus Alice Johnstown Sherrodsville Thomas Wyatt Fred Heck Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Miles Hoon W. Union St

Muskrat violator fined after four counts

Harry Crippen of Athens Route 4 faced four counts of possessing muskrats during the closed season. Before Mayor Cliff Cornell this morning he was fined a total of 78.80 and had his hunting license suspended for one year. The arrest affidavit was signed by state game protector B F Swartz. Crippen was fined 15 dollars and costs for each muskrat found.

Harry Crippen Athens Route 4 Cliff Cornell B. F. Swartz Crippen Stewart

Divorce Suits Dismissed For Want Of Prosecution

A divorce suit filed May 3 1941 by Dulcie Easterling against Aldren Easterling was dismissed this morning by Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland for want of prosecution. Edith Schackert's suit against Earl Schackert filed April 17 1941 was dismissed by Judge Rowland on the plaintiff's motion.

Dulcie Easterling Aldren Easterling Common Pleas O. F Rowland Edith Schackert Earl Schackert

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aid Liver Bile and Bowels

Doctors warn constipation brings headaches dullness and low energy if liver bile fails to flow daily. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are advertised to gently stimulate bile secretion and improve intestinal movement. Priced 15¢ 30¢ 60¢ and sold at all drug stores.

Bradfield Suspended by Police Chief Over Disobedience

Police officer Leslie Bradfield of 132 Grosvenor Street was suspended from active duty for an indeterminate period due to disobedience of orders. The 11 year veteran was notified today, with a hearing set for tomorrow before Bart Davidson, city service safety director, and a later Civil Service Commission review to verify or overturn the decision.

Leslie Bradfield Grosvenor St Joseph P. Grogan Grogan Bradfield Bart Davidson City Service Safety Davidson Civil Service Commission

Mothers Are Troop Guests at Scout Dinner

Troop 5 of the Girl Scouts hosted a 6 30 pm dinner for mothers in the Scout Rooms. Girls working on entertainment and cooking badges organized the event with Dee Henry, Martha Jo Wise, and Marilyn Hoon as hostesses. Virginia Dabritz led food, with Phyllis Brown Pat Kassing and Roberta Pierre also serving. Norma Dry managed decorations. A program followed with a piano solo by Dabritz, a quartet performance, a reading of The Thanksgiving Night, and a Pat Kassing Mary Ann Sarver duet.

Girl Scouts Scout Rooms Dee Henry Martha Jo Wise Marilyn Hoon Virginia Dabritz Phyllis Brown Pat Kassing Roberta Pierre Norma Dry

Warm Weather Will Continue In Athens Area

Unseasonable warmth persists in Athens with forecasts from Columbus for the weekend. Local observation notes a rising temperature, reaching 60 at noon and a high of 65 yesterday, while Dr. C L Dow links the warmth to cross currents from Atlantic and Pacific highs moving into the southern United States.

Athens Columbus France Mercury C. L. Dow Ohio University United States South Atlantic South Pacific Dow

Athens County Elections Clerk Seeks Bills From Voters

A second request for individuals with bills or claims against the Athens County Board of Elections was issued by clerk R. J. Isselstein. The notice covers only property used in recent elections and excludes board officials. The board plans to meet early next week to review and attempt to settle the claims.

Athens County Board of Elections R. J. Isselstein Oagaen Isselstein

Five Thousand Dollar Suit Against Athens City Dismissed

Civil action for 5000 dollars filed against the City of Athens by Thomas Floyd of Huron was dismissed for want of prosecution. Floyd claimed negligence in allowing an unmarked 200 gallon gasoline tank under Court Street sidewalk eight feet down. An explosion occurred when he dropped a match lighting a cigarette.

Athens Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Thomas Floyd Huron Court St

Fathers and Sons Attend Scout Banquet at First Methodist

Members of Boy Scout Troop 56 organized a father and son banquet at the First Methodist Church last night. Mothers prepared and served the meal. Jackie Stewart presided and introduced a panel including Judge O F Rowland Judge Francis White Mayor Cliff Cornell Police Chief Joseph B Grogan Roy Dupler and Joseph Stratton.

Boy Scout Troop 56 First Methodist Jackie Stewart O. F. Rowland Francis White Cliff Cornell Joseph B. Grogan Roy Dupler Joseph Stratton Donald Bingman Wally LaPaw John W. Danford Boris Woolley

Divorce Granted for Alberta Hickman in Cruelty Case

Albert H. Hickman aged 18 received a divorce from Frank Hickman this morning in Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland presiding. The marriage had begun October 12 1940 and was dissolved on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect of duty.

Albert H. Hickman Alberta H. Hickman Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Frank Hickman

Hansen Speaker at Athens Printers' Union Dinner

Annual dinner of the Athens Typographical Union at Alexander Presbyterian Church drew 65 guests as Dr. E A Hansen dean of Ohio University spoke on Defending Democracy Before and After the War. He urged educational industrial cooperation to place millions of jobless youths into production. Leo Shields gave the benediction.

Athens Typographical Union Alexander Presbyterian Church E. A. Hansen Dr. Hansen University College Ohio University Hitler America Hansen Leo Shields Roger Connor The McBee Co John Manning W. H. Smith Auxiliary Darrell Watkins Pressmen’s Union Franklin Calvin Bookbinders Union Earl Funk Typographical Union F. W. Bush Gordon K. Bush C. H Harris Athens Messenger A. B. Roe

Onrine Home Method Ear Test for Hearing

A brief ad describing a home hearing test for temporary deafness and tinnitus relief. Claims use since 1895, over a million packages sold, safe ingredients listed in the U S Pharmacopeia, with a satisfaction guarantee and low daily cost.

U. S

Plenty of Pie for All At High School Supper

The Girl Reserves invite Athens High School students to a pie supper at the school from 7 to 8 p m tonight with pies provided by each member. After the eating there will be a dance. The event is organized by Elaine Hess Annabelle White Lois Shields Martha Ellen Walsh and Jane Maccombs with posters by Martha Lou Dowler.

Athens High School Elaine Hess Annabelle White Lois Shields Martha Ellen Walsh Jane Maccombs Martha Lou Dowler

Pilgrim Holiness Church services announced for week

Services announced for the Pilgrim Holiness Church. Sunday School at 9:30 a m. Morning worship at 10:30 led by Rev Helena Lane holtz. Sunday evening Young People meet at 6:30 with Miss Ruby Wyan in charge. An evangelistic service at 7:30. Wednesday prayer and praise at 7:30. LEGAL NOTICE divorce petition in Athens County Ohio. Donald O Pierce plaintiff. Aretta Irene B Pierce defendant. Hearing on/after Jan 10 1942. Attorney John F Newcomb. 11-28-41-Hoth.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Helena Laneholtz Young People’s Group Ruby Wyan Aretta Irene B. Pierce Elkins West Virginia Donald O. Pierce Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio John F. Newcomb Hoth

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