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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1952

Page

5

Jackson Judge Sounds Philosophy Talk At Police Lodge Dinner

Judge James E. Kinnison urged police and guests to seek a life philosophy beyond material comfort. He warned about overreach of central government, cited Prohibition as a caution, and urged aiding youth while endorsing constitutional reform by amendments rather than a new convention.

Jackson County Common Pleas James E. Kinnison Southern Ohio Lodge 55 Fraternal Order of Police FOP Associates Judge Kinnison Sportsman Grill Jackson County Tional Kinnison FOP Harold Shields Southern Lodge Shields Rosser Bateman Richard McClung Joseph B. Grogan Ohio University

Dedication Proclaimed for Tom Jenkins Dam and Lake Burr Oak

Athens residents are urged to cooperate in Sunday dedication ceremonies for Tom Jenkins Dam and Lake Burr Oak. Mayor Peter B. Seel issues a proclamation calling citizens to support the project highlighting flood control water supply and recreational benefits benefiting the entire area. Gov. Frank J. Lausche will be the principal speaker at the formal dedication sponsored by Burr Oak Dam Association the U S Corps of Engineers and the Ohio State Department of Natural Resources.

Athens Tom Jenkins Lake Burr Oak Peter B. Seel Burr Oak Dam Association U. S. Corps of Engineers Ohio State Department of Natural Resources Frank J. Lausche

Athens County Milk Test Results Listed

September NHS milk and butterfat tests show seven Athens County herds. Seth Neeley leads with 706 pounds average per cow and three cows posting high individual milks of 1690 1470 and 1300. Floyd Starkey's herd tops butterfat at 37.3 pounds with 699 milk. Bertie Brookover and A P Singer and Sons also posted notable figures.

Ross Wright Roger Grueser Seth Neeley Floyd Starkey Bertie Brookover A. P. Singer and Sons Athens County

VA Official Speaks At Navy Reserve Meet

John C. Westrick of the Veterans Administration outlines benefits and current legislation to inform Athens volunteers. He notes VA keeps up with new laws to help veterans access eligibility and services during a talk before the Volunteer Naval Reserve Unit.

Navy Reserve John C. Westrick Veterans Administration Office Athens’ Volunteer Naval Reserve Unit Westrick

Collision Report Involving Knopp And Jacoby In Athens

Cars driven by Donald Knopp and Eugene Jacoby, both of Athens Route 1, sideswiped on a township road Thursday. State Highway Patrol said damage was minor.

Donald Knopp Eugene Jacoby Athens

Steppe's Beauty Shop Announces Management Promotions

Mrs. Eva Scott, manager for 15 years, is promoted to supply manager of Steppe's Beauticians, Inc. Madelyn Markham, two year employee, becomes manager of Steppe's Beauty Shop. Officials cite expanding shop network as reason for the leadership changes.

Eva Scott Steppe Steppe's Beauticians, Inc Scott Madelyn Markham Steppe’s

Athens High Band Tag Day Slated

Athens High School band tag day begins tonight and runs through Saturday. Director Edward Baas says proceeds fund new hats for band members and help cover concert trips and program activities during the year.

Athens High Athens High School Edward Baas

OU To Be Represented At Air Force Conference

President John C. Baker and Lt. Col. John K. Graham will represent Ohio University at an Air Force ROTC orientation conference on October 15 at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. About 115 college leaders and 188 institutions overall will participate across two sessions October 15 and 22 with additional ROTC staff from numerous institutions nationwide.

John C. Baker John K. Graham Ohio University Air Force United States Hawaii Puerto Rico

Band Instrument Demonstration Delayed

Athens High School Band director Edward Baas announced the instrument demonstration planned for Tuesday will be postponed to the first of the following week. He noted the exact date will be released later and invited fifth and sixth grade parents who passed the aptitude test to attend as colored slides on instrument selection are shown.

Edward Baas Athens High School Baas

DisabledAmerican Veterans Meet At Armory Friday

Day to Meet Conrath Bean Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will gather Friday at 8 p.m. in the Armory for a chapter meeting and reminders of upcoming activities.

Conrath Bean The Disabled American Veterans Armory

State GOP Caravan Plan in Athens County

A caravan of all Republican candidates for state office will be in Athens County on Oct. 17, per county GOP chairman Ray Bobo. He expects to provide further details on caravan stops later.

Athens County Ray Bobo GOP Bobo

Bankers Address Statewide Issues at SEO Group Seven Session

More than 200 bankers from Coshocton to Meigs counties gathered in Athens for the Ohio Bankers Association Group Seven annual session. Paul M. Jones urged stronger internal audits and thrift promotion while OU President John C. Baker spoke on universities and free enterprise. C. H. Koch was elected Group Seven chair with W. E. Decker as secretary treasurer.

Ohio Athens Ohio Bankers Association Coshocton Muskingum Guernsey Belmont Perry, Morgan, Noble Monroe Hocking Washington Meigs Lindley Hall John C. Baker Belford P. Atkinson Association D. W. Ingerham OU School of Music Edison Hobstetter Pomeroy National Bank

Shelter Ar m s Hospital Notes

Admitted list includes Mrs Robbie Wells Athens Mrs Grace Leslie Stewart Clarence Riley Athens Esther Andy McArthur Tommie Van Meter Athens. Discharged includes Mrs Lloyd Boring Harrisonville and daughter Mrs Madelon Winters Athens Mrs Helen Hart Chauncey Mrs Dorothy Bishop Athens.

Robbie Wells Athens Grace Leslie Stewart Clarence Riley Esther Andy McArthur Tommie van Meter Lloyd Boring Harrisonville Madelon Winters Helen Hart Chauncey Dorothy Bishop

Athens Man Named To Arizona Faculty

Edward N. Wise of Athens Ohio has been appointed instructor in chemistry at the University of Arizona. He earned a BA in 1937 and MS in 1938 from Ohio University and is working on a PhD at the University of Kansas. Wise previously worked at Battelle Memorial Institute and did atomic energy research at Los Alamos.

Tucson Edward N. Wise Athens University of Arizona Wise Ohio University University of Kansas Battelle Memorial Institute Columbus Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory New Mexico

Two Men Fined on Fighting Charges in pub

Mayor Peter B. Seel fined Alva Robinson aged 46 of Athens Route 4 and Lewis McDaniel 30 of Athens Route 3 for fighting in a tavern. Each paid 10 dollars and costs. Robinson also received 10 days in jail from a prior sentence. Affidavits by Mary Johnson supported the fighting claim.

Peter B. Seel Alva Robinson Athens Lewis McDaniel Robinson Mary Johnson

Damages Sought in Auto Collision Lawsuit

John Kovelan of Fairmont West Virginia files a common pleas suit against Marco Antonio Tete over a collision at Carpenter and Congress. He seeks $775, alleging Tete ran a stop sign at the intersection last Sunday.

Common Pleas Court John Kovelan Marco Antonio Tete Fairmont W. Va Carpenter Congress Kovelan Tete

Vernon Kempton on Nixon train ride through Athens

Name omission from Athens business men list noted as Vernon Kempton from Athens rode the Nixon train from Logan to Athens on Wednesday.

Vern Kempton Athens Logan

Gasoline Feeds Flames as Truck Burns

A broken fuel line sparked a fire in a pickup parked at 277 E State St this morning. Two alarms were sounded as firefighters battled the blaze fed by spilling gasoline, risking a nearby garage but preventing spread. damage to the truck was estimated at 500 dollars. John Ferry owned the truck. Bert Vercoe resided nearby. Fire Chief Clarence Dalton noted the line was being repaired when ignition occurred from a battery spark. Firefighters arrived at 9 08 a.m. and used high pressure hose and chemicals to control the fire.

E. State St Clarence Dalton John Ferry Richland Ave Bert Vercoe Dalton

Area Students Included in OU Band

Fifteen Athens students are in the 119 piece Ohio University marching band to travel to Cleveland for Migration Day events with Western Reserve University. The group, led by Charles Minelli, will perform in a downtown parade and at the stadium, with details listing Athens residents across Chauncey Nelsonville The Plains Albany Guysville and Nelsonville.

Athens Ohio University Cleveland Western Reserve University Charles Minelli Charles R. Atkinson Watson Burnfield Charles M. Frank Virginia I. Hall Helen J Paul R. Lehman John W. Mitchell Ruth E. Sands Harriett L. Sapp Ronald P. Saunders Gilbert L. Wamsley Eleanor Ruth Wickline William L. Wolfe Athens County Lowell G. Davis Richard B. Jackson John N. Lester Jo Anne Lewis Chauncey Gloria M. Lewis Nancy S. Smith Nelsonville Ruth E. Stone Albany Jon Tipton the Plains Norman E. Williams Guysville

Miss Lohse Dies Thursday at 83 in Armitage Road Home

Elizabeth Lohse 83 lifelong Armitage Road resident died Thursday at the family residence after weeks of illness. Survived by a sister-in-law Joseph Lohse nephew Joseph Lohse and two nieces Chester Porter and Rhoda Andrews. Funeral services Sunday 2 pm at Dowler Ferguson Hughes with Rev. Edward Brandeberry. burial West Union Street Cemetery.

Elizabeth Lohse Armitage Road Liz Henry and Rhoda Wilson Lohse Factory Methodist Church Lohse Joseph Lohse Ft. Dodge Iowa Denver Colo Chester Porter Rhoda Andrews Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes Edward D. Brandeberry West Union Street Cemetery

Two of Six Polio Cases Return Home

Two of the six polio cases reported in Athens County this year are home again after undergoing treatment. The two children at home are Teresa Brandeberry of Torch and Larry Doherty, Coolville Route 3. Four others remain in Children's Hospital in Columbus: Roger and Rachel Kinnen, Guysville Route 2, Donald Dillinger, Athens Route 4, and Alfred Mantle, Guysville Route 2.

Athens County Teresa Brandeberry Torch Larry Doherty Coolville Children's Hospital Columbus Roger and Rachel Kinnen Guysville Donald Dillinger Athens Alfred Mantle

Messenger Ad Director To Head Session

P O Nichols advertising director of The Messenger will chair a session on newspaper advertising management at Ohio State University Ninth annual advertising conference in Columbus on October 17 and 18.

Columbus P. O. Nichols the Messenger Ohio State University

S Shafer St case settles over turkey stock health nuisance

Paul F Edgar 26 S Shafer St faced two health violation charges in Athens City-County Court. He pleaded guilty after an earlier innocent plea and received a 500 dollar fine plus costs, suspended on condition he dispose of his turkeys by year end. Witnesses testified to odor flies and nuisance from rear yard turkeys.

Paul F. Edgar S. Shafer St Athens Edgar Peter B. Seel Seel Health Department H. G. Southard

Immunization Schedule Set in Athens County Schools

Dr. H. G. Southard, county health commissioner, announced a county wide immunization schedule for next week. The program provides diphtheria and smallpox vaccinations for first grade students with free services. Immunization teams will visit Ames Bern Chauncey East Millfield Poston Hollister Jacksonville Trimble Glouster Buchtel Kimberly Oak Grove Connett and Deanville on designated days.

Athens County H. G. Southard Buchtel Kimberly Oak Grove Connett Deanville Ohio Department of Health Laboratory

Rainfall Report and Temperature Summary

Cloudy skies and cooler temperatures followed an early Friday rain totaling .29 inch. At 9 a.m. the thermometer stood two degrees above the overnight low of 47, while Thursday’s extremes reached 66 and 34 degrees.

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