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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1944

Page

21

Nine Plead Innocent One Guilty In Common Pleas Court Monday

Nine pleas of innocence and one guilty plea were heard before Judge O F in Common Pleas Court Monday. Bonds ranged from 200 to 1,000 for defendants including Hartley who was fined for assault and battery and McLaughlin held on the charge of assault with intent to kill after failing to post bond.

Common Pleas Sienes O. F James Winfield Hartley Pat Allen Allen Earl Barber Faeyr Lucious Fisk Charles McLaughlin Near Hollister McLaughlin Fred Heck Buster Heck Sheltering Arms Hospital White Cross Hospital Columbus Dale Perry George Mayles Roy ‘Golden Walter Hook Ernest Me Cumber William Badwell Glen Judson

Initiation Day for Athens High School Hi-Y Club

Forty eight new Hi-Y members were initiated in the Athens High School auditorium led by Paul Farley and Tad Grover. The four Hi-Y planks were presented by Dick Shoemaker Norman Rousey Ray Yaw and Bob Cable as new members and sponsors attended a bean supper in the old gym with Girl Reserves serving and Deane McPherson at the piano.

Athens High School Paul Farley Tad Grover Dick Shoemaker Norman Rousey Ray Yaw Bob Cable Bob Bingman Jim Haning Julian Snyder Max Alion Rosser Dick Potts Carlos Spurbeck Conrad Josten Herbert Harris Walter Patterson Joe Walburn Fred Cooper Clark Biggins Don Tudor Don Ferguson Albert Vickers Deanue McPherson Mary Connett Carlos Cameron L. H. Bingman Francis Lavelle Walter Porter C. D. Samford

Allen Dies in Action in the South Pacific

Second Lieutenant 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 postwar

Athens County health chief Dr. H T Phillips calls for immediate postwar planning to build three sewage disposal facilities to curb Hocking River pollution. Proposals include plants for Athens City and State Hospital, Nelsonville, and Gloucester Jacksonville and Trimble, plus a district plant for Sunday Creek Valley. He warns delays could trigger sickness and damage suits.

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

Will Discuss Peace Plans Here Oct. 26

Citizens of Athens County will gather at the First Methodist Church on October 26 for a county peace conference to discuss authentic information on establishing a just and lasting peace. The Ohio Council of Churches is coordinating a statewide two week series from October 23 to November 3 with three speakers to present developments and facilitate public input for world wide peace negotiations.

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

Allison Van Dyke Dies Monday at Home of Son

Allison J. Van Dyke aged 82 died Monday at the home of his son Arthur Van Dyke near Albany after a stroke in September 1927. He was born in Athens County and lived there most his life. Survived by two sons Russell M. of Athens and Arthur of Albany. three daughters Mrs Frank Bobo of Dayton, Miss Helen Van Dyke of Youngstown, Mrs Holly Goodwin of Newark. 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. two brothers Wells of Athens and Cook of Broadwell. two sisters preceded him. Funeral arrangements pending word from relatives.

Allison J. van Dyke Arthur van Dyke Albany Mr. van Dyke Athens County Mary Cameron van Dyke Russell M Athens Arthur Frank Bobo Dayton Helen van Dyke Youngstown Holly Goodwin Newark Wells van Dyke 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 of Parkersburg died Sunday 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 grandfather H H Parrish of Coolville

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

Red Men Meeting to Convene in Athens Hall

Pocahontas district Red Men will hold a council meeting in Athens at Red Men Hall starting at 1 PM on Wednesday October 11. Members from all district councils are expected to attend.

Athens

Albany Club To Meet at Mrs Rickey Home

Albany Carrie Hall Club of the Albany Grange will meet at the home of Mrs. Catherine Rickey Thursday for a program led by Mrs. Emmett Wingett.

Albany Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Catherine Rickey Emmett Wingett

OU Men Speak At Meeting Of Kiwanis Club

Dr A B Sias of Ohio University spoke against compulsory military training after the war while Prof C N Mackinnon argued for it before Kiwanis at Hotel Berry. The debate allowed questions, with P L Peterson welcomed as newest Kiwanis member and Edward B Collier and Ralph N Smeck guests. A round table discus sion was announced for next Monday. Kiwanis and Rotary plan a joint meeting Thursday noon Oct 19 at Hotel Berry for Fire Prevention Week.

A. B. Sias School of Administration Ohio University C. 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 Invites Townspeople to Meet

The Ohio University Camera Club invites townspeople students and faculty to the first meeting of the semester at 7 30 tonight in the new basement photography laboratory of Fine Arts Hall Dr Emmit E Shipman faculty adviser explains access to lab facilities A 50 print photographic exhibit by Paul Gittings inaugurates the new lab marking the opening event

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

Phyllis Davies Funeral Arrangements Announced

Funeral services for Phyllis June Davies, 18 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Davies, will be Thursday at 1 PM at Jagers Funeral Home. Burial follows at Millfield. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.

Phyllis June Davies William Davies University Hospital Columbus Jagers Funeral Millfield

Mason Meeting Tonight At Paramuthia Lodge No 25

Paramuthia Lodge No 25 F and A M schedules a 7 30 pm meeting with the Fellowcraft Degree to be conferred. Worshipful Master Ernest E Hart urges a strong turnout.

Paramuthia Lodge Ernest E. Hart

Father and Son Foit Fined After City Fight Arrest

Jack Foit aged 63 and his son John Thomas Foit Jr aged 33, of 25 Maple Street, were arrested by Athens Police on fighting charges yesterday and fined $5 with costs each today by Mayor Franz Woodworth.

Jack Foit John Thomas Foit, Jr Maple St Athens Franz Woodworth

Bessie Love Is Fined For Intoxication In Athens

Bessie Love aged 49 of Athens Route 2 was arrested by Athens police on intoxication charges. Mayor Franz Woodworth fined her $10 and costs and sentenced her to 30 days in the county jail.

Bessie Love Athens Franz Woodworth

Presbyterial Meeting Shifted to 1 30 P M in Athens

The Presbyterial District meeting for Women of the Amesville Athens Carthage Alexander and New England Presbyterian Churches will start at 1 30 p m slow time in the Athens Church on Friday Oct 13 Speakers include Mrs H L Weir of Barlow Presbyterial president and Miss Jean Barrick low director of the Westminster Foundation at Ohio University with Young People's representatives Music directed by Mrs P L Peterson Athens Tea hosts will be officers of the Alexander Church Women's Association led by Mrs Arthur Stuart j of Albany.

Amesville Athens Carthage Alexander New England H. L. Weir Barlow Jean Barricklow Westminster Foundation Ohio University P. L. Peterson Alexander Church Women’s Association Arthur Stuart J Albany

Needle Club Hosts Social at Winters Home

Mrs. S. S. Winters hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at 85 West State Street with eighteen members present. Club president Mrs. Harry Risley led contests during the social hour, rewarding prizes 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 at Mrs. W. E. Clark, 48 Maplewood Drive.

S. S. Winters State St Harry Risley Harry Crumley Barbara Williams E. D. Cooley Melcher A. E. Wagner H. H. Kinsel J. B. Vance W. E. Clark Maplewood Drive

Seaman Allen Honored During Eight Month Leave Dinner

Seaman 1-2 Arthur Allen, husband of Esta Allen, enjoyed his first home leave in eight months and met his eight month old son David Arthur. He has served six months overseas in three major battles and will report back to his ship after an 11 day leave. News notes cover dinners by M L Kimmey and Walter Allen in Columbus and surrounding guests. a Pallas Club meeting at 50 Sunnyside Drive with guest speaker Dr Edith Wray.

David Arthur Arthur Allen Esta Allen Richland Ave Seaman Allen M. L. Kimmey Eldon Bernard Juanita Allen Jim Adams Jimmie Florence Henry Seaman Allen Walter Allen Pallas Club Isaac E. ‘Ash Sunnyside Drive Edith Wray

Society Notes of Athens Residents and Visits

Mrs. Robert Rockey and her son Bobby will stay with her parents at 71 E Mulberry St as Ensign Rockey serves aboard a destroyer in San Francisco. Others visiting include the Hamilton family from Foley Alabama and friends from Millbrook New York and Richland Avenue. The Athens Bird Club will meet October 11 at 8 p.m. at 19 N May Ave to discuss Bird Flight. all interested are welcome.

Robert Rockey Bobby Athens Clyde Warren E. Mulberry St Cambridge Mass San Francisco Florence Rockey Millbrook N. Y Bird Club Paul G. Krauss N. May Ave

Community clubs and church groups meet Tuesday evening

The Child Conservation League meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs C M Smiths 259 E State St Circle Nine of the W S C S gathers Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Miss Beth White 17 Oak St Presbyterians Women Association meets Tuesday 7 30 p.m. at the church Executive board at 7 p.m. 900 Progressive Literary Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Harry Swank 156 Mill St Athena Delphian meets Tuesday 7 30 p.m. at Miss Delle Finsterwald 32 Franklin Ave Chi Omega Alumnae meets Tuesday 8 p.m. at the sorority house 10 S College St bring sales tax stamps 660 Girl Scouts readies Readers Badge 7 p.m. at University Library Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary meets Tuesday 8 p.m. at Mrs Dorothy Dent 32 Second St bring sales tax stamps Joint installation of American Legion and Auxiliary tonight at the Legion Home 8 p.m. Womens Council First Christian Church meets Thursday 2 30 p.m. Rev J B Maffett speaker Executive Board at 1 45 p.m. East Side Sewing Fast Side Sewing Club meets Friday 2 p.m. with Mrs L E Carpenter 75 E State St

Progressive Literary Club Harry Swank Mill St Athena Delphian Delle Finsterwald Franklin Ave O Ou Chi Omega S. College St University Library Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Dorothy Dent Second St Women's Council of the First Christian Church J. B. Maffett

Funeral for J. L. Tritipo Held Last Saturday

Funeral services for J. L. Tritipo were held Saturday with many relatives in attendance from Newark Zanesville Adamsville Cambridge and Chambersville. A rummage sale at the Presbyterian Church is planned for October 11 and 12 with contributions accepted at the church on Tuesday.

Presbyterian Church

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