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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1946

Page

5

County Parties Kick Off Campaign in Athens Launch

Athens County Republican Club opens headquarters at Berry Hotel at 9 am with ticket sales for October 11 banquet featuring ex Governor John Bricker. Democrats held a Berry Hotel rally with Henry P Webber as guest speaker and Mrs Frank Lausche also present. Ballot applications for absent voters available at the Board of Elections through October 31. 13,000 ballots to be printed by Union Printing Company of Athens for November election at $180.60 bid.

Athens Athens County Republican Club Berry Hotel John Bricker United States Ray Bobo Henry P Webber Frank Lausche Athens County Board of Elections David Johnson Johnson Union Printing Company of Athens Sr Johnson

Baker Urges OU Students to Shape the World at First Convocation

Ohio University President John C. Baker addressed a full Memorial Auditorium crowd stressing that study should build character and critical thinking. He outlined six reasons students attend college, noted GI Bill funded veterans, and discussed housing as 38 temporary dormitories were allocated, with a new cafeteria planned to ease dining shortages.

Ohio University John C. Baker Memorial Auditorium Baker Ohio US

Clover Farm Conclave To Be In Cleveland

More than twenty area representatives will attend Clover Farm Stores National Convention in Cleveland next Monday and Tuesday to celebrate the 20th anniversary. F J Beasley Co officials sponsor the trip with H O Sedwick as general manager and A L Bechtel as division manager. Eighteen to twenty Southeast Ohio store owners accompany them. The program features Major General Curtis E Lelay, NBC commentator John Vandercook, and Clarence Birdseye. This marks a resumed national conclave after four years.

Clover Farm Stores Cleveland F J Beasley Co H O Sedwick A L Bechtel Denver Smith W D Dickinson Southeast Ohio Curtis E Lelay 20Th Air Force John W .Vander

VFW and DAV Plan Joint Picnic at Athens County Fairgrounds

Floyd Bolin Post 344 FW and Conrath Bean Chapter 37 DAY present a joint picnic Sunday at the Athens County Fairgrounds starting at noon. Veterans eligible for membership in the posts are welcome, officials said.

Floyd Bolin Conrath Bean Athens County Fairgrounds Gerald “S Glover Ernest Mc-Grane

Real Estate Transfers dip in September tools

Sharp drop in September real estate transfers with 220 deeds recorded after August’s 303. Ninety two mortgages listed. total September instruments at 387. County Recorder Claudis Chappel returns after injury. deputy Frances Evans on staff. funds for more help lacking. Total fees $575.05, down from August’s $60,535.

County Recorder Claudis Chappel Chappel Recorders Office Frances Evans

OU Art Conference Plans Drawn For 500 Educators

Edna Way of Ohio University announces final program for the Ohio Education Association Art Conference in Columbus at the Deshler Wallick Hotel. Three national speakers set Friday and Saturday banquets. sessions, visits to art schools, and committees follow with Dr James Grimes presiding.

Ohio Education Columbus Edna Way Ohio University Deshler-Wallick Hotel Ralph M Pearson Nyack Donald Moore Michigan State Hospital Ypsilani Saturnas John H Furbay Air World Education Trans World Airlines Kansas City James Grimes Ohio State University Art Association

Shelter ing Arms Hospital Notes Read Like Patient List

Admission and discharge notes list patients at Shelter ing Arms Hospital including Robert Sutton Athens major surgery and Genelle Minear Lew Viarhfela ming surgery. Dismissals include Mrs Howard Call and son Nelsonville Andres Harvey Athens Mrs Gladys Simonton Chauncey Fred Baker Athens and James Tom Athens.

Charles Huber Athens Robert Sutton Sterl Willams Genelle Minear Lew Viarhfelaming Howard Call Nelsonville Andres Harvey Gladys Simonton Chauncey Fred Baker Hanes Racine James Tom Luhian Wagner

First Aid Course at Chauncey High School

Officials announced an 18 week Standard Red Cross First Aid Course at Chauncey High School starting October 7 at 7 30 p.m. Charlote La Tourette from Ohio University will lead as instructor and Athens County First Aid Program chairperson. Enrollment by calling the Red Cross office at 651 before Saturday.

Red Cross Chauncey High School Charlote la Tourette Ohio University Athens County Wis Tlephone

Father of Local Woman Dies at Rutland

Emory Ralph aged 71 died at his Rutland home this morning. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs Claude Clark. Friends may call at the Rawlings-Coats funeral home in Middleport. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Rutland Emory Ralph Claude Clark Athens Rawlings-Coats Middleport

Navy expands Electronic Technicians training to 42 weeks

The Navy announces a broadening of the Electronic Technicians program beginning Nov 4 from 20 to 42 weeks with 7,900 billets open. The 28 week advanced course continues. It offers careers in radio radar sonar Loran and other electronics with sea experience for high school graduates and equivalents. Recruiters will visit Athens Meigs counties locations on set days with office hours in Athens. Last day to enlist with full GI Bill benefits is Oct 5 15. Ex sailors Marines and Coast Guardsmen discharged after May 12 1945 may enlist with service months in listed ratings. three year enlistment available. Lt Thorne W Longsworth, son of Mr and Mrs J B Longsworth Athens, assigned pilot in the 10th Reconnaissance Group in Germany. flew 27 B 26 sorties and holds the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters. He is a former Ohio University student.

Technicans Nats Harold Buck Thorne W Longsworth Mis J B Longsworth Athens 10Th Germany Longsworth Ninth Air Force Ohio University

Health rules urged to prevent flu on campus

Dr Herndon Hudson, director of Ohio University, urged students to follow hygienic rules to curb cold and flu spread. He advised isolation for those with colds, use of handkerchiefs, and prompt reporting of fever or sore throat to Health Service. He spoke before departing for Guam to lecture on tropical diseases after being recalled to active duty as a captain.

Herndon Hudson Ohio University di Hudson Health Service Hudson Guam Naty New Mencal Center

Kinison Publishes Article on Textiles in Industrial Arts Journal

Charles R Kinison associate professor of industrial arts writes an illustrated article in the October issue of Industrial Arts and Vocational Education stressing the value of a textiles course in industrial arts programs He notes many large schools have labs while smaller ones lack equipment and includes illustrated directions for teachers to build hand made equipment Kinison joined the University from Winds in 1928 and has prior pieces in the same magazine on micromete reading device cooperation and workshop accounting.

Charles R Kinison Kinison Oni University Univers 'S of Winds

Real Estate Transfers Across Townships and Counties

Transfers include Sneriffs sale of 2 acres in Tymble Township to Clarence I 19 and Mabel Doris Burden Ruby Swindell and Dudlin Sindell to William Gillott in Trimble Township. William Bo Curran and Jane Curran to E Settle and Glendon B Settles west half of Lot in Tymble Gees Estate of Lill Young. Waterloo Township lists 65 acres Sheafs 60 acres in Canaan Township to A Ve Cole. Wheaton to Frank Ayres, inlot 1742, University Place Addition Athens. Walter B Roberts and av C Roberts to Ernest B Harper and Winifred E Harper 13 in Campbell Addition Coolville. Ida B Caylor and George F Caylor to Ernest R Harper and Winifred E Harper 63 acres in Coolville. Marriage license Calin Woodruff Dulane 26 Chesterhill and Wilmy Jean Weatherby 20 Athens.

Sneriffs Tymble Clarence i Mabel Doris Burden Ruby Swindell Dudlin Sindell William Gillott Trimble William Bo Curran Jane Curran Settle Glendon Geeser Lill Letita Waterloo Canaan Ida B Caylor George F Caylor Ernest R Harper Winnifred E Harper Coolville

Civilian Army Committee Organized in Ohio

Governor Lausche announces the formation of the Civilian Army Committees to advise the Cuban Army and share mutual responsibilities. Notables present include Major General Robert Bechter and leaders from Ohio broadcasters, newspapers, and educational groups.

Ohio Frank J Lausche Donald Timerman Columbus Todas Ati Governor Lausche Robert & Bechter John P Willams Darton

Mercury Drops to 29 As Frost Paints Athens Night

Cold snap hits Ohio with Athens registering 29 degrees and statewide lows near freezing. Newark reports 28 and Cincinnati 35, while Columbus hits 31. Orchardists welcome frost for fruit coloring though some corn and vines may suffer. Weather observer Mrs. C France notes record lows and a 62 degree high the day before.

Jack Frost Athens Mercury C . France Newark Columbus Cincinnati France

Early mailing urged for overseas Christmas gifts

Postmaster Frebault warns fewer overseas staff this season and urges early mailing of Christmas parcels to the Armed Forces. Packages bound for China India the Middle East and Pacific Islands should be sent by early November with Oct 15 to Nov 15 windows for Christmas Parcel requests. Mailings must stay under 70 pounds and 100 inches combined.

China India Middle East Pacific Islands Frebault

Pre-Fab Sandwich Shop Rising on E State Street

A $6600 pre fabricated sandwich shop project was approved by the Civilian Products Administration for owner occupant veteran E V Runkle of 45 Home St. The shop will be built on E State Street just below the Children’s Home and should be finished in about two weeks.

E State St E V Runkle Home St Civilian Products Administration Runkle Columbus Childrens Home Runhkie

Class Officers Elected At The Plains Schools

The Plains High School elected student officers with Roger Johnson as president and Dale Wharton as vice president. The enrollment totals 428 students across elementary and high school buildings, with new cheerleaders named and a student bank, The Silver Savings Bank, opened by the General Business Class.

the Plains High School Roger Johnson Dale Arlene McClain Lois Powell Richard McCallister Mickey Powell Curtus Calendine Marvy Mason Marjorie Sparks Jean Woods Glendaie Schoonover Bill Bill John Novotni Jerry Krivesti Patricia Brammer Juanita McDonald Dale Wharton Wade Howard Mary Brammer Paul Charney Roger Tinkham Thelma Gabriel Joan Baugh Calvin

Former Resident Dies Monday

Frank Steward aged 73, formerly of Athens and longtime Columbus resident, died last night at St Anthonys Hospital after a long illness. He leaves four brothers Sherman and Elmer of Athens Cal eh and Ray of Albany, two sisters Mrs C R Bean of Albany and Mrs G B Irvine of Columbus, and one daughter Helen of Columbus. The body будет brought to Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church Friday morning for funeral services at 11 am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Frank Steward Athens Columbus St Anthonys Hospital Sherman Elmer Caleh Ray Albany C R Bean G B Irvine Helen Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church

Divorce Action Filed by Mrs Helen Johnson

Mrs Helen Johnson files for divorce from George Johnson in Giouster alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks alimony support and custody of their minor child.

Helen Johnson George Johnson Giouster Johnson

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