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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1949

Page

8

Columbia Professor to Speak at Ohio U convocation

Irwin Edman a Columbia University philosophy professor and author will address the third student convocation at Memorial Auditorium at 9 40 a m and the annual faculty lecture at 4 10 p m in Ewing Auditorium The talk titled Philosophy and Our Current Anxieties is presided by Horace T Houf The J Club will ushers Edman a graduate of Columbia 1917 1920 he has taught at Amherst California Hamilton Harvard and the National University of Brazil He is a columnist for The American Scholar and author of several books

Irwin Edman Columbia University Memorial Auditorium Edman Ohio University Ewing Horace T. Houf Philoosophy J-Club New York City Amherst University of California Hamilton College Harvard National University of Brazil the American Scholar Phi Beta Kappa National Honorary Scholastic Society

Mercury Dips After Two-Week High Reaches 58

The mercury rose to 58 degrees yesterday, the high in two weeks, then fell to 27 as skies cleared. Official thermometers read freezing at 9 30 am today as November ends with clear skies and no clouds.

C. N. France

Athens County adopts partial payment plan for school buses

School administrators in Athens County learn under new Ohio Education provisions buses can be purchased with partial payments instead of leasing. The change requires immediate conversion today for districts to receive state fund reimbursement. county board not involved in bus contracts. Superintendent Glen M. Hanes will attend Ohio Association of School Administrators sessions in Columbus next weekend with plans for December conference discussions alongside W. A. Smith of Pomeroy schools.

Athens County Glen M. Hanes Hanes Ohio Department of Education Boards of Education Ohio Association of School Administrators Columbus Ohio Education Association W. A. Smith Pomeroy Schools

Carpenter Resident Walter Jordan Dies at 69

Rites were held Wednesday for Walter Jordan 69 who died Sunday at his Carpenter home. Survivors include his wife eight children and a sister. Services were at Carpenter Church with burial in School Lot Cemetery.

Walter Jordan Here Carpenter Church School ‘Lot

First Nutrition Health Clinics Continue in Athens County

Athens County nutrition and health survey enters day two with examinations in Athens after day one interviews at Coolville. Clinics are planned for Buchtel High School tomorrow. About 20 to 30 Athens residents were expected to be interviewed on its first urban day, while 77 were examined at Coolville. The initial farm group included eleven men nine women and seven children. two volunteers joined unscheduled examinations. The Vergil Tice family, with children Patty Lou Norma Jean and Fay, were first Coolville interviewees.

Athens County Athens Coolville Buchtel High School Athens City Onty Vergil Tice Patty Lou Norma Jean Fay

New Cub Scout Pack 57 Receives Charter

New Cub Scout Pack 57 was chartered at the monthly meeting at First Christian Church. Earl Nye presented the charter and urged that cubbing starts a worthwhile scouting path. New cubs named Ronald Long Clarence Barnes Alan McGrath Clifton Carsey Claire Ball Jr Junior Beasley. Den chiefs were Don McPherson Richard DeLong and Guale Vermillion. Ten uniformed cubs averaged 87.5 percent on the national roll call and Clarke Daily Earl Nye Frank Hanson and Leland McBride scored 100 on inspection.

First Christian Church Earl Nye Evan Williams Lewis McBride Joe Mechem Ray Richey Robert Smith Den Don McPherson Richard DeLong Guale Vermillion Cubs Clarke Daily Frank Hanson Leland McBride

Commissioners Rile Report on County Institutions

Monday the county commissioners reviewed a copy of the Athens County Board of Visitors report criticizing the Children's Home and county jail. They approved expenses up to 35 for five officials attending state conventions in Columbus next month: Sheriff George Bateman, Auditor Ralph Elliott, Recorder Claudis Chappel, Clerk Phyllis La Velle, and Deputy Clerk Sylvia Castle.

Athens County Board of Visitors John F. Newcomb Columbus George Bateman Ralph Elliott Claudis Chappel Phyllis A. LaVelle Sylvia Castle

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Quick of McArthur Route 2 welcome a son. Mr and Mrs John Van Meter of Athens welcome a son. Admissions include Mrs Clara White of Athens for surgery, Mrs Betty Jean Replinger of Athens for surgery, Raymond Smith of Glouster Route 2 after an accident, Gene Pringle of Athens Route 5 for medical, and Mrs Ellen Poole of Glouster Route 3 for medical. Dismissals include Mrs Ronald W Scott and daughter of New Marshfield and Thomas Clayton Schleicher of Athens.

Charles Quick McArthur John van Meter Athens Clara White Betty Jean Replinger Raymond Smith Glouster Gene Pringle Ellen Poole Ronald W. Scott New Marshfield Thomas Clayton Schleicher

Case Transferred From Vinton to Athens County

A divorce case filed in Vinton County was transferred to Athens County by order of Common Pleas Judge Arlo L. Chatfield. Plaintiff Katherine Glandon sues Edward E. Glandon of McArthur for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. seeks restoration of her maiden name, alimony, and repayment of loans. The petition states the couple wed Oct 3 1947 in Russell, Kentucky.

Vinton County Athens County Order of Common Pleas Arlo L. Chatfield Katherine Glandon Edward E. Glandon McArthur Pee Russell, Y

Children’s Services Meeting Topic At Ohio University

Janet Storey of the Ohio Department of Public Welfare will discuss the function of children's services at an open Ohio University Sociology Club meeting. The talk includes the state scholarship plan for students. The session is Thursday in Ellis Hall Room 111 at 7 P.M.

Janet Storey Ohio Department of Public Welfare Ohio University Sociology Club Ellis Hall Miss Storey

Community Chest Drive Fails To Reach Goal

Athens roll call shows the Community Chest campaign ending short of its 12 500 goal with 9 873 collected since November 7. Chairwoman Mrs. Clarke Daily closed headquarters at the Berry Hotel after extending the drive nearly a week beyond November 21. Unsent packets will go to Eleanor Minister at the courthouse office of the county superintendent of schools.

Athens’ Community Chest Clarke Daily Daily Community Chest Berry Hotel Eleanor Minister Community Welfare Board County Superintendent of Schools

AHS Students Named in Science Letter

Two Athens High School students, Lindley Jones and David Lewis, earned superior ratings at the 1949 Ohio Junior Academy of Science Science Day for physics class capacity operated relays. The News Letter lists area students holding Junior Academy scholarships at Ohio University, including David Clair Miller The Plains Robert Hanna Jones Lindley Jones and Charles J Krauskopf all of Athens. Daniel Friedberg Chauncey edits The News Letter. Frederick H Krecker of Ohio University chairs the council.

Athens Ohio Lindley Jones David Lewis Ohio University David Clair Miller the Plains Robert Hanna Jones Charles J. Krauskopf News Letter Daniel Friedberg Chauncey Frederick H. Krecker Ohio Junior Academy of Science Council

Staneart Rites Set Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Maxine Allen Staneart 28 of Albany Route 1 will be Thursday at 2 p m in Bean Hill Church Union Ridge with burial in the adjoining cemetery She died Monday at Rockyglen Sanatorium She is survived by husband Cecil three daughters Marilyn Paula and Joyce her parents Mr and Mrs Boyd Allen The Plains four sisters and three brothers.

Albany Maxine Allen Staneart Rockyglen Cecil Staneart Marilyn Paula Joyce Boyd Allen the Plains Trulie Meeks Williamson W. Va Eula Aston Harvey Logan Gwendolyn Bernard Miamisburg Fred Allen Rand Boyd Allen, Jr Roy Allen Marietta Bean Hill Union Ridge

Fined on Charge of Petty Larceny in Athens Court

Owen O. Brooks of Athens Route 2 pleaded guilty to petty larceny for stealing merchandise over 20 dollars from Southern Ohio Trading Post. An arrest affidavit by Dwight Trupp named the store owner. Brooks fined 15 dollars and costs and given a 20 day sentence suspended for good behavior. George Martin of 80 S May Ave. also fined 5 dollars and costs on a traffic charge.

Owen O. Brooks Athens W. P. Mickle Brooks Southern Ohio Trading Post Dwight Trupp George Martin S. May Ave State Highway Patrol

Spencer Jury Selection Slow in Insanity Case

Rowland's objections slowed the Spencer jury process as Gray questioned the panel. About 50 potential jurors were present with several excused for opinions or illness, including Russ Maple and Elwin O'Neill. The defendant, a 51 year old former coal company and railroad worker, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after arrest in August 1946 and a Lima State Hospital observation that found him insane.

Rowland Gray Russ Maple Athens Max Wolfe Nelsonville Elwin O'Neill Florida George Coe Lutie Kincade Spencer Coal Company Lima State Hospital R. E. Bushong Lima

Petition for Divorce Filed in Common Pleas Court

Gayne T. Kittle of Athens sues Robert Kittle of Glouster for divorce citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks alimony, attorney fees, and custody of two minor children to remain with the defendant’s mother. Married October 12, 1943 in Gallipolis.

Common Pleas Court Gayne T. Kittle Athens Robert Kittle Glouster Gallipolis

Divorce Granted in Common Pleas for Frank Perry Custody

A divorce and custody of four minor children were granted in common pleas court to Frank E. Perry from Marjorie E. Perry. The petition alleges gross neglect of duty and notes the couple wed on August 28, 1932, in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Common Pleas Frank 8. Perry Marjorie E. Perry Perry Parkersburg W.a

Prayer Band to Meet at Dalley Home

Graham Chapel prayer group will meet Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Curt Dalley with Everett Mansfield leading the session.

Graham Chapel Curt Dalley Everett Mansfield

Delegates to Convene for Ohio District Cancer Control

The Athens County unit chairs a district training meeting in Athens to discuss cancer control across seven southeastern Ohio counties. George W. Clark notes L Herget of the American Cancer Society will review education problems and Dr L A Hamilton will speak. Sessions run from 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm at the Berry Hotel with a noon luncheon. Athens Hocking Gallia Morgan Perry Vinton and Washington counties are represented.

Ohio Athens George W. Clark Athens County Clark Lew Herget Cleveland American Cancer Society L. A. Hamilton Berry Hotel Hocking Elgs Morgan Perry Vinton Washington Counties Ohio Sion

Scout Dinner Plans Listed for Hock-Hocking District

Final arrangements for the annual Hock-Hocking District meeting Thursday for Boy Scouts. Cub Scouts and their families were announced today. Families should be at the Athens High School Auditorium by 6 p.m., with the truck dinner beginning at 6:30. Milk, ice cream, and coffee will be served. After the dinner, Alpha Phi Omega will conduct a court of honor.

Athens High School Alpha Phi Omega Boy Scout Fraternity

OU Professor Will Discuss Colleges

Robert F. Creegan, assistant professor of philosophy at Ohio University, will discuss What's Wrong with College Education before an open Public Affairs Club meeting. The talk is set for the day in Ellis Hall Room 114 at 7 30 p m.

Robert F. Creegan Ohio University Stuart Rich Ellis Hall

McBee Official Roger Connor to Address OU Club

Roger Connor vice president and secretary of the McBee Co will speak at an open meeting of the Ohio University Advertising Club Thursday at 7 30 p m in Ewing Hall.

McBee Roger Connor The McBee Co Ohio University Advertising Club Ewing Hall

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