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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1944

Page

5

Nine Plead Innocent One Guilty In Common Pleas Court

Nine pleas of innocence and one guilty plea were entered in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Monday. Judge C F James presided as several defendants faced charges including breaking and entering, assault with intent to kill, and other felonies, with bonds set and some defendants returning to jail.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Rowland C. F James Winfield Hartley Pat Allen Allen Earl Barber Feelsonville Lucious Fisk Charles McLaughlin Near Bolster Dale Perry George Mayles Roy Golden Betty Larceny Walter Hook Ernest McCumber William Badwell Glen Judson

Initiation of 38 Into Hi-Y At Athens High School

At Athens High School the Hi-Y initiation was led by Paul Fartey and Tad Grover in the auditorium. Four platform planks were described by Dick Shoemaker Norman Rousey Ray Yaw and Bob Cable with an illuminated induction board. New initiates include Julian Snryder Max Duncan Carl Wise man Hubert Frebauit Dan Watkins Joe Jagers Don Gamerts fielder Joe Truipp Bil Imes Merrill Riggle Tommy Bateman John Sands Ben Roberts Dari Chapman Don Finsterwald Dave Evans Tom Dowler Curtis Janssen Ray Kellogg Ben Paynter Wayne Dalley Ted Neutzling Jerry Cav anaugh Joe Kennedy John Nye Joe Williams Alion Rosser Dick Potts Carlos Spurbeck Conrad Josten Herbert Harris Walter Patterson Joe Walburn Fred Cooper Clark Biggins Don Tudor on Ferguson and Albert Vickers. Afterward the group moved to the old gym for the father and son bean supper with singing led by Sue McPherson at the piano and Girl Reserves serving. Assistants included Miss Mary Connett Mrs Carlos Cameron Mrs L H Bingman and Mrs Francis Lavelle in the kitchen. The Hi-Y Club is co sponsored by Mr Walter Porter and Mr CD Samford.

Athens High School Paul Fartey Tad Grover Dick Shoemaker Norman Rousey Ray Yaw Bob Cable Bob Bingman Jim Haning Julian Snryder Max Duncan Carl Wiseman Hubert Frebauit Dan Watkins Joe Jagers Don Gamertsfielder Joe Truipp Bil Imes Merrill Riggle Tommy Bateman John Sands Ben Roberts Dari Chapman Don Finsterwald Dave _ Evans Tom Dowler Curtis Janssen Ray Kellogg Ben Paynter Wayne Dalley Ted Neutzling Jerry Cavanaugh Joe Mary Connett Carlos Cameron L. H. Bingman Francis Lavelle Walter Porter C.D. Samford

Allen Dies in Action in South Pacific

Second Lieutenant John Robert Allen, son of Mrs. Amy Allen of Athens Route 4, was killed in action in the South Pacific. The War Department informed his mother of the loss.

John Robert Allen Amy Allen Athens South Pacific War Department

Phillips Urges Plans for 3 Sewage Plants in Ohio Communities

Health commissioner Dr H T Phillips urged immediate plans for three sewage disposal plants to curb pollution in Hocking River Valley areas including Athens City Athens County communities Nelsonville Glouster Trimble and postwar aid hopes. He warned of future outbreaks and possible liability burdens if plans are delayed. He cited Franklin County investigations into Scioto River pollution from Columbus treatment plants and noted potential federal funding after the war for municipalities with ready plans.

Athens County Nelsonville Glous Post-Ter Jacksonville Trimble Hocking Creak Valley H. T. Phillips Phillips Athens City Athens State Hospital Franklin County State Department of Health Basie D. Cooley Melcher A. E. Wagner H. H. Kinsel Scioto J. B. Vance Barbara Hostess Columbus Barbara Williams Wahy E. Clark Maplewood Drive

Needle Club At Winters Home

Mrs S S Winters hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at her home 35 W State St. President Oulty Ussey led the meeting with eighteen members answering for tall prizes. Contests during the social hour produced wins for Mrs Harry Crumley Mrs Harry Risley and Barhave Written.

Needle Club Letette Ussey Ciih Tall Harry Crumley Harry Risley Barhave

Presbyterial District Meeting Notes Time Change

Women from Amesville Athens Carthage Alexander and New England Presbyterian Churches are reminded of the Presbyterial District meeting in Athens Church on Friday October 13 starting at 1:30 pm The program features Mrs H L Weir of Barlow president Miss Jean Barricklow director of the Westminster Foundation at Ohio University and Young People's Work delegates Music by Mrs P L Peterson Athens Hostesses will be the officers of the Alexander Church Women's Association led by president Mrs Arthur Stuart of Albany.

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

Will Discuss Peace Plans Here Oct. 26

Citizens of Athens County will learn of peace issues at a county peace conference in the First Methodist Church on Oct. 26. The event, part of a statewide series from Oct. 23 to Nov. 3, is hosted by the Ohio Council of Churches and will feature three speakers offering up to date information and a chance to share views to shape peace negotiations.

Athens County First Methodist Fred Lachs Ohio Council of Churches Council of Churches

Allison J. Van Dyke Dies at 82 in Albany Home

Allison J. Van Dyke aged 82 died Monday at the home of his son Arthur Van Dyke near Albany after a September 1927 stroke. Born in Athens County he spent most of his life there and lived with his children since his wife Mary Cameron Van Dyke’s 1932 death. 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. two brothers Wells Van Dyke Athens and Cook Van Dyke Broadwell. two sisters Mrs. Cora Cunningham and twin sister Mrs. Nannie Stewart. Funeral plans 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 of a heart condition an hour after birth in St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg Interment in Coolville Cemetery Survived by parents three brothers and grandmother Mrs Lacey Moore of Parkersburg and paternal grandfather H H Parrish of Coalville

Carol Sue Parrish A. H. Parrish Parkersburg St. Joseph's Hospital Coolville Lacey Moore H. H. Partish Coalville

Red Men Meet in Athens at Red Men’s Hall

The district council session of Pocahontas will be held at Red Men’s Hall in Athens starting at 1 PM on Wednesday October 11. Members from all district councils are expected to attend.

Athens

Albany Club Meeting At Mrs Rickey's Home

The Albany Carrie Hall Club of the Albany Grange will meet at Mrs. Catherine Rickey’s home on 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 and Prof. C N Mackinnon debated compulsory military training after the war before the Kiwanis Club in Hotel Berry with Sias negative and Mackinnon affirmative. Questions followed and guests included P L Peterson new Kiwanis member and airport operators Edward B Collier and Ralph N Smeck. A round table discussion was announced for next Monday. Kiwanis and Rotary plan a joint meeting Thursday 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 Opens Semester Meeting

The Ohio University Camera Club invites townspeople, students, and faculty to its first meeting of the semester at 7:30 tonight in the new photography laboratory in Fine Arts Hall basement. Dr Emmit FE Shipman, faculty adviser, announces access to lab facilities and a 5d print exhibit by Paul Gittings of the Royal Photographic Society marking the laboratory opening.

Ohio University Camera Club Fine Arts Hall Emmit Fe, Shipman Camera Club Paul Gittings Royal Photographic Society

Funeral services for Phyllis Davies planned Thursday

Funeral services for Phyllis Tune Davies, 18 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Davies, who died Sunday in University Hospital Columbus, will be held Thursday at 1 PM at Jagers Funeral Home. Burial will be at Millfield. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.

Phyllis Tune Davies William Davies University Hospital Columbus Jagers Millfield Friends

Masons Meet Tonight at Paramathia Lodge No 25

Masons meet tonight at 730 PM as the Fellowcraft Degree is conferred. Ernest E. Hart, worshipful master, calls for good attendance. City police report two Foit men fined for fighting. Jack Foit, 63, and John Thomas Foit Jr., 33, both of 25 Maple St, were fined five dollars and costs. Bessie Love, 49, Athens Route 2, fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication, and sentenced to 20 days in county jail.

Paramathia Lodge Ernest E. Hart Jack Foit John Thomas Foit, Jr Maple St Athens Franz Woodworth Bessie Love

Seaman Allen Honored at Dinner on First Home Leave

Seaman 1-c Allen, husband of Esta Allen, visited home after eight months at sea, meeting his eight month old son David Arthur. He has served six months overseas and fought in three major battles, earning a service bar with three gold stars. After one-day leave he returns to duty aboard his ship as families host a two course chicken dinner in his honor.

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

ISOCIETY A host of visitors and homecomings noted in Athens

Mrs. Robert Rockey and son Bobby return to Athers on Wednesday to live with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Warren on Mulberry Street while Ensign Rockey completes duty in San Francisco. Visitors include Mrs. Nelson K.K. Hamilton and sons Michael and Franklin of Foley Alabama staying with Mrs. Narney and others. Mrs Irene Goodwin of Newark visits. extended family with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beebe host Charles Lake and Clarice Beebe of Dayton and more. Athens Route 1 residents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cordray visit Thomas Buchanan in Parkersburg. The Athens Bird Club meets Oct 11 at 8 pm at the Krauss home for a talk on Bird Flight.

Robert Rockey Bobby Athers Clyde Warren Mulberry St Cambridge Mass San Francisco Florence Rockey Millbrook Nelson Frank Beebe Seeond St Charles Lake Clarice Beebe Dayton Thomas Hamilton Louis Larry Lloyd Gill Brown Carol Lee Katherine Lester Cordray Athens Thomas Buchanan Parkersburg W. Va Buchanan Fred Parker Herman New Vienna William Stevens Naomi Lubeck Athens Bmd Club Bird Club Paul G. Krauss May Ave

Tuesday club meetings fill calendar across groups

A crowded Tuesday calendar lists meetings for the Child Conservation League at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. C. M. Smith’s home, the W-8.C.S. circle with Beth White, Methodist and Presbyterian women's groups, Progressive Literary Club with Mrs. Harry Swank, Athena Delphian at 32 Franklin Ave, and Chi Omega Alumnae at the sorority house on College St. Other items include Girl Scouts in the University Library, Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary at 32 Second St., a joint American Legion installation, and Women’s Council activities at First Christian Church. East Side Sewing Club meets Friday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Carpenter.

Ong Presbyterian Women's Association Progressive Literary Club Harry Swank Mill St Athena Delphian Delle Finsterwald Franklin Ave Chi Omega College St University Library Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Dorothy Dent Second St The American Legion and theAmerican Legion Auxiliary Legion Women's Council Women's Council of the First Christian Church J. B. Maffetti East Side Sewing Club L. EB. Carpenter State St

Funeral services for J. Le Tritipo held last Saturday

Funeral services were held last Saturday for J. Le Tritipo with many relatives from Newark Zanesville Cambridge Adamsville and Chambersville in attendance. A forthcoming rummage sale at the Presbyterian Church is announced for Wednesday and Thursday October 1 and 2 with donations requested at the church.

J. le Tritipo Presbyterian Church Alee

Also Mentioned on This Page

California Logan’s the City Loan and Guaranty Company Fred Sanders S. Court St Inion Ba Ryn Stanley's Shoe Store South Court St S. S. Winters Alison van Dyke Parrish Albany Club Phyllis Davies Masons C Allen Rexall Department of Research and Control United Drug Company the Cline Pharmacy Lydia E. Am Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Child Conservation League C. MM. Smith E. State St Circle Nine C.S J. L Tritipo Charles M. Tritipo Paul Sawyer Ernest Graham Zanesville Vinson Doughty Dora Brand Dave Brest Todey Al-Mo-Co Corporation Hel E Ohio
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