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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1944

Page

13

Nine Pleas Innocent One Guilty In Common Pleas Court

In Athens County Common Pleas Court on Monday eleven defendants indicted by the grand jury were arraigned before Judge O F Pawl and James Winfield Hartley. Nine pleaded innocent and one pleaded guilty, with fines of 10 dollars plus costs. Pat Allen saw sentence deferred after pleading guilty to breaking and entering and larceny. Allen allegedly broke into Earl Barber’s Nelsonville residence May 18 and took a radio and two bicycles. Lucious Fisk, initially pleading guilty in the same case, later recanted to innocence. Charles McLaughlin faced assault with intent to kill, pled not guilty, bond set at 1,000 dollars. he remained jailed after not posting. Police Chief Fred Heck of Glouster was hospitalized with head injuries and a brain blood clot after the Sept 29 assault. he was to be moved to White Cross Hospital in Columbus for treatment. Bonds were set for other defendants: Dele Perry 1,000 for assault with intent to save, George Mayles 500 per for two counts cutting with intent to wound, Roy Golden 500 for petty larceny, Walter Hook 500 per for forgery four counts, Ernest McCumber 1,000 for conveying hack-saw blades into county jail, William Badwell 200 for assault and battery, Glen Judson 1,000 for breaking and entering and stealing.

James Winfield Hartley Pat Allen Allen Earl Barber Nelsonville Lucious Fisk Charles McLaughlin Near Hollister McLaughlin Fred Heck Glouster Heck Sheltering Arms Hospital White Cross Hospital Columbus Dele Perry George Mayles Roy Golden Waliter Hook Ernest McCumber Wiliam Badwell Glen Judson

Initiation of 38 into Hi-Y at Athens High School

Athens High School hosted an Hi-Y initiation in the auditorium on Monday night led by Paul Farley and Tad Gravier. New members numbered 38, including Julian Snyder and Max Duncan, as speakers outlined the four planks: clean speech, athletics, living, and scholarship. Afterward, initiates and members gathered for a bean supper in the old gym, with Girl Reserves serving and Dea Sue McPherson at the piano.

Athens High School Paul Farley Tad Gravier Dick Shoemaker Norman Rousey Ray Yaw Bob Cable Bob Bingman Jim Haning John Nye Joe Williams Alion Rosser Dick Potts Carlos Spurbeck Conrad Josten Herbert Harris Walter Patterson Joe Walburn Fred Cooper Clark Biggins Don Tudor Don Ferguson Albert Vickers Dea Sue McPherson Mary Connett Carlos Cameron L. H. Bingman Francis Lavelle HEY “Club Walter Forterl C.D. Samford

Allen Dies in Action Killed in South Pacific

Second Lieut. John Robert Allen, son of Mrs. Amy Allen of Athens Route 4, was killed in action in the South Pacific. His mother has been informed by the War Department.

John Robert Allen Amy Allen Athens South Pacific War Department

Phillips Urges Plans for Three Sewage Plants

Athens County health commissioner Dr. H T Phillips urged postwar construction of three sewage disposal plants to curb Hocking River pollution. One plant would serve Athens City and the State Hospital, one for Nelsonville, and a third for Glouster, Jacksonville, and Trimble. A Sunday Creek Valley district would have a single plant serving all three communities. He warned of potential sickness outbreaks and damage suits if plans are delayed, and noted federal aid may later reward prepared towns.

Athens County Hocking River H. T. Phillips Nelsonville Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Sunday Creek Valley Phillips Franklin County State Department of Health Scioto Columbus

Peace conference on peace plans planned for Athens County

Citizens of Athens County can attend a county peace conference at the First Methodist Church on October 26 to gain authentic information about establishing a just and lasting peace. The event is part of a two week state series under the Ohio Council for Churches with a trio of speakers providing up-to-date insights on world peace negotiations.

Athens County First Methodist Church Fred Luchs Ohio Council For Churches Council of Churches

Allison Van Dyke Dies at 82 in Albany Home

Allison Van Dyke 82 died Monday at the home of his son Arthur Van Dyke near Albany where he had lived the past year after a stroke in September 1927. Born in Athens County, he lived most of his life here. Surviving are two sons Russell M. of Athens and Arthur of Albany, three daughters Mrs Frank Bobo Dayton Miss Helen Van Dyke Youngstown and Mrs Holly Goodwin Newark, 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and two brothers Cook Van Dyke Broadwell and Athens. Two sisters preceded him, Mrs Cora Cunningham and twin sister Mrs Nannie Stewart who died earlier this year. Funeral arrangements pending word from relatives.

Allison van Dyke Allison J. van Dyke Arthur van Dyke Albany van Dyke Athens County Mary Cameron van Dyke Russell M Athens Arthur Frank Bobo Dayton Helen van Dyke Youngstown Holly Goodwin Newark Bro Cook van Dyke Broadwell Cora Cunningham Nannie Stewart

Parrish Infant Dies An Hour After Birth

Carol Sue Parrish infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Parrish Parkersburg died Sunday of a heart condition an hour after birth in St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg Interment in Coolville Cemetery Survived by parents three brothers grandmother Mrs Lucy Moore of Parkersburg and paternal grandfather H H Parrish of Coolville

Carol Sue Parrish A. H. Parrish Parkersburg St. Joseph's Hospital Coolville Lucy Moore H. H. Parerish Cootville

Red Men District Meeting Set for Athens Hall

The meeting of the Red Men district school of the degree of Pocahontas will convene in Athens at the Red Men’s Hall at 1 pm on Wednesday October 11. Members from all district councils are expected to attend.

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Albany Club Meeting at Carrie Hall in Albany

The Albany-Carrie Hall Club of the Albany Grange will meet at Mrs. Catherine Rickey’s home on Thursday with a program led by Mrs. Emmett Wingett.

Albany Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Catherine Rickey Emmett Wingett

Presbyterial District Meeting Time Changes at Athens Church

The Presbyterial Art Church invites Women of Amesville Athens Carthage Alexander and New England congregations to a district meeting at the Athens Church Friday Oct 13, starting at 1 30 pm slow time instead of the previously announced hour. Speakers include Mrs B L Weir and Miss Jean Barrick ow with Westminster Foundation. music directed by Mrs B L Petersen. Tea hosts are officers of the Alexander Church Women's Association led by Mrs Arthur Stuart.

Amesville Athens Carthage Alexander New England B. L. Weir Barlow Jean Barrickow Westminster Foundation Ohio University B. L. Petersen Alexander Church Women’s Association Arthur Stuart Albany

Needle Club At Winters Home

Mrs. S. S. Winters hosted the Needle Club at 85 West State Street on a Tuesday evening with 18 members present led by club president Mrs. Harry Risley. Prizes went to Mrs. Harry Crumley Mrs. Risley and Barbara Williams. Guests included Mrs. E. D. Cooley Mrs. Melcher Mrs. A. E. Wagner Mrs. H. H. Kinsel Mrs. J. B. Vance and Barbara Williams. Refreshments were served by Mrs. J. B. Vance and Barbara Williams. The November meeting will be with Mrs. W. E. Clark at 48 Maplewood Drive.

S. S. Winters W. State St Harry Risley Harry Crumley Barbara Williams E. D. Cooley Melcher A. E. Wagner H. H. Kinsel

Society Notes From Athens and Local Club Meetings

Social notices detail families visiting and returning to Athens, reporting on guests from Foley and Millbrook, and travel plans. The Athens Bird Club gathers October 11 with Seaman Arthur Allen and his home leave, and local host gatherings honor Seaman Allen with chicken dinners. The Pallas Club plans a October 14 meeting with Dr Edith Wray as guest speaker.

Athens Bird Club Paul G. Krauss N. May Ave David Arthur Seaman Arthur Allen Esta Allen Richland Ave Seaman Allen M. L. Kimmey George Perry Patricia Austin Robinson Allen Ronnie Seaman ‘Allen Walter Allen Columbus Ohio Wilbur Fisher Barbara Allen Eldon Bernard Juanita Allen Jim Adams Jimmie Florence Henry

OU Men Debate Compulsory Military Training at Kiwanis

Dr A B Sias of Ohio University and Prof G N Mackinnon spoke at Hotel Berry to Kiwanis members on compulsory military training after the war. The session featured a negative and affirmative debate with Q and A. New Kiwanis member P L Peterson and airport operators Edward Collier and Ralph Smeck attended as guests. A joint Kiwanis Rotary meeting is planned for Thursday noon October 19 at Hotel Berry as part of Fire Prevention Week.

A. B. Sias School of Administration Ohio University G. N. Mackinnon Department of English Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry P. L. Peterson University Kiwanis Edward B. Collier Ralph N.smeck Ohio University Airport Rotary Berry

Ohio University Camera Club to Convene in New Lab Tonight

The Ohio University Camera Club opens this semester with a 7:30 meeting in the basement photography laboratory of Fine Arts Hall. Dr Emmit E Shipman faculty adviser invites townspeople students and faculty to attend. A 250 print exhibit by Paul Gittings marks the lab opening.

Ohio University Camera Club Fine Arts Hall Emmit E. Shipman Paul Gittings Royal Photographic Society

Phyllis Davies Funeral to Be Held Thursday

Funeral services for Phyllis June Davies an 18 month old child of Mr and Mrs William Davies will be held Thursday afternoon at one o clock at Jagers Funeral Home in Columbus Burial will be at Millfield Friends may call at the funeral home at any time

Phyllis June Davies William Davies University Hospital Columbus Jagers Funeral Millfield

Busy Tuesday club meetings and events listed

Calendar entries show multiple Tuesday gatherings across organizations. Circle Nine of the WSC S hosts 8 p.m. at Miss Beth White’s 17 Oak Street. Methodist Home gift drive requested. Presbyterian Women meet 7:30 p.m. at church. executive board at 7 p.m. Progressive Literary Club to meet 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Harry Swank’s 156 Mill Street. Athena Delphian 7:30 p.m. at Miss Delle Finsterwald’s 32 Franklin Avenue. Chi Omega Alumnae at sorority house 7 p.m. bring sales tax stamps. Girl Scouts meet 7 p.m. Readiness badge in University Library Children’s Room. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary 8 p.m. at Dorothy Dent’s 32 Second Street bring sales tax stamps. Joint American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary installation at Legion Home 8 p.m. Women’s Council of First Christian Church meets Thursday 2:30 p.m.. Rev. J. B. Maffett speaks. Executive Board 1:45 p.m. East Side Sewing Club meets Friday 2 p.m. at L. E. Carpenter 75 East State Street.

W.S.C.S Beth White Oak St Methodist Home Presbyterian Women's Association Progressive Literary Club Harry Swank Mill St Athena Delphian Delle Finsterwald Franklin Ave Ooo I Chi Omega S. College St University Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Dorothy Dent Second St American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Legion Onn Women's Counch Women’s Council of the First Christian Church J. B. Maffett Executive East Side Clit L. E. Carpenter State St

Funeral for J. L. Here Tritipo Held in Ohio

Funeral service for J L Here occurred Saturday with attendees including Charles M Tritipo Newark Paul Sawyer and son Newark Ernest Graham Zanesville Vinson Doughty Adamsville Gaylord Doughty Adamsville Cline Chambersville John T Baker and grandson Zanesville Bersnard Tritipo Gere trud e Tritipo Helen Rose Cambridge Fred McCabe Cambridge A rummage sale at Presbyterian Church slated for Wednesday and Thursday October 21 22 contributions welcome left at church Tuesday

J. L Tritipo Newark Paul Sawyer Ernest Graham Zanesville Vinson Doughty Adamsville Gaylord Doughty Cline Chambersville John T. Baker Bersnard Tritipo Geretrude Tri Presbyterian Church

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Common Pleas Athens County Common Pleas Court O. F. Pawl California Logan Mother the City Loan and Guaranty Company Fred Sanders GS. Court St Farilbat Marcet Virginia Stanley's South Court St Parrish Albany Club Dr. Caldwell Presbyterial Art Church Needle Club Society Robert Rockey Bobby Clyde Warren Mulberry St Cambridge Mass San Francisco Florence Rockey Millbrook Nelson K. Hamilton and Sons Michael Kelley Franklin Foley, Ala Hamilton Y. A. Narney Foley Irene Goodwin Mrs. Hamilton Frank Beebe Charles Lake Clarice Beebe Thomas Hamilton Louis Larry Lloyd Gill Brown Carol Lee Katherine Beu Lester Cordray Thomas Buchanan W. Va Buchanan Fred Parker Herman New Vienna William Stevens Lueck. Na Pa Pallas Club Mhet Pallas Club Isaac E. Ash Sunnyside Drive Edith Wray Camera Club Phyllis Davies Masons Paramathia Lodge Ernest. E. Hart Jack Foit jJohn Thomas Foit, Jr Maple St Franz Woodworth Bessie Love Rexall Department of Research and Control United Drug Company the Cline Pharmacy Lydia E. Makham Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Inkham Child Conservation League C. M. Smith E. S .State St J. L Tritipo Ledey Al-Mo-Co Corporation
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