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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1950

Page

3

Lausche Urges Lumber Self Restrictions in Ohio Timber Trade

Gov. Frank J. Lausche pressed southern and Southeastern Ohio lumber firms to adopt self restrictions on cutting. He warned the state could impose regulations if industry failed to act, during a one day tour visiting Athens Gallipolis Rio Grande College Oak Hill Jackson Wellston McConnelsville and Marietta. He tied resource loss to population decline and urged conservation measures plus erosion control strip mine rules and stream pollution laws. He also criticized state lawmakers for not confirming Milton Ronshein to the strip mine reclamation commission and noted funds used for capital improvements benefiting Ohio University and Athens State Hospital.

Frank J. Lausche Ohio Lausche Athens Gallipolis Rio Grande College Oak Hill Jackson Wellston McConnelsville Marietta Taft-Ferguson Senate Joseph Ferguson Ferguson Southeastern Milton Ronshein Cadiz Strip Mine Reclamation Commission Athens State Hospital Lauseche John C. Baker Ohio University Baker

Resino ointment advertised for eczema and irritation

An advertisement promotes Resino Ointment to quiet itching and soothe eczema and rashes. It claims rapid relief for irritated skin and aims to improve skin appearance with daily use. It urges readers to buy and try the product today.

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes

Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Harold Gillette of Athens Route 3 a daughter. Mr and Mrs Fred Cheadle of Athens Route 5 a daughter. Mr and Mrs Leonard Lent of Jacksonville a son. Admitted Wilbur Powe. Dismissed Mrs John Aiichney The Plains and daughter Jean Faye Hawk Athens Mrs Minnie E Dewey Athens Mrs Mabel Sisson Trimble Clifton Linscott Trimble Route Stephen Hamilton Jr Athens.

Harold Gillette Athens Fred Cheadle Leonard Lent Jacksonville John Aiichney the Plains Jean Faye Hawk Minnie E. Dewey Mabel Sisson Trimble Clifton Linscott

Two Projects Added To 4 H Program

New activities in Livestock and Crops Division announced at advisors meeting. Farm mechanics electricity forestry and road work were listed by Ross Wright county extension agent. C C Lang from Ohio State University spoke to the group. Last year’s program approved with plans for future improvement in membership and quality.

Ross Wright C. C. Lang Ohio State University

Two Men Fined for Obstructing Traffic

Two men were fined Tuesday by Mayor W. P. Mickle for obstructing traffic with parked vehicles. Richard L. Minder, 26, of Stella Ave., was fined $5 for illegally parking on W. Mulberry, but costs were suspended. Parking his trailer truck so as to obstruct traffic on Shafer St. cost Charles Werry, 33, Pomeroy, $5 and costs. Werry pleaded innocent but was found guilty.

W. P. Mickle Richard L. Minder Stella Ave W. Mulberry Shafer St Charles Werry Pomeroy Werry

DAV Meeting Set for Disabled American Veterans Chapter

Conrath Bean Chapter 37 of the Disabled American Veterans will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the Armory Commander Ernest McGraner announced arrangements will be made for a DAV District Nine conference at Portsmouth on October 29 Refreshments will be served after Friday s meeting He noted a fine of 19 and costs for intoxication was levied on Clarence Barnett 42 Brown Ave by Mayor W P Mickle Thursday morning

Conrath Bean Armory Ernest McGraner DAV District Nine Portsmouth Clarence Barnett Brown Ave W. P. Mickle

Car collision causes minor damage at busy intersection

Slight damage reported after a Tuesday crash at S Congress and Union involving Nora Williams of 388 Richland Ave and driver Jesse Miller of Athens. No injuries noted and authorities responded to the scene.

S. Congress and Union Nora Williams Richland Ave Jesse Miller Athens

Engineers seek draft deferment for students in Ohio society

Ohio Society of Professional Engineers calls on the national body to secure deferment for engineering students beyond their second year. The resolution asks for directives to local boards ensuring continuous study and upper-half class standing, with ROTC provisions noted.

Ohio Society of Professional Engineers George W. Clark Ohio University Society Board of Trustees Columbus National Society Little Rock Ark Clark National Society of Professional Engineers State of Ohio Board of Registration For Engineers and Surveyors National Headquarters Selective Service System National Selective Service K. T. Compton Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Relative of Athens Woman Dies Wednesday

Mrs. Alma Davis of 14 Kurtz Ave learns her sister in law Mrs Madge Davis Minor died Wednesday night at Kingston. A Meigs County native, she is survived by husband Chester Minor two sons and two daughters. Funeral services are set for Sunday at Kingston at 2 p.m.

Alma Davis Kurtz Ave Madge Davis Minor Kingston Minor Meigs County Chester Minor

Athens County School Board Meeting Postponed

The Athens County school board meeting is moved from Friday to Saturday at 7 30 p m. The new time is 7 30 p m and the location remains the district office.

Athens County School Board

Thunderstorms Bring Contrast with Seasonal Change

Spring like storms contrast with autumn leaves as temperatures drop to 41 degrees. Rain totals include 1.1 inches at the Columbus & Southern Ohio Co. Poston Plant, with a high of 62 degrees. Rainfall through Wednesday marks the week's low, following a half inch on Monday and 2.4 inches on Tuesday.

Columbus & Southern Ohio Co Poston

Car Damaged In Crash Near Morrison Brown Hill

The State Highway Patrol reported a car driven by William Ford of Hooper Street left Route 33 and hit a guard rail near Morrison Brown Hill. Ford was transported home by ambulance before officers arrived, and his injuries were not known. Two Logan men, James G. Cole 21 and Joe John Stewart 35, were fined $15 plus costs for speeding after arrests Friday night. Arraignment was postponed.

State Highway Patrol William Ford Hooper St Morrison-Brown Hill Ford McaArthur John Crow James G. Cole Joe John Stewart Logan

Nelsonville Firm Files Petition for Judgment

The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association filed in Common Pleas Court for a judgment of 652.30 against Oliver and Pearl Bishop of Nelsonville. The plaintiff claims a promissory note with only 23.50 paid since May 7, 1945 and asks foreclosure on the defendants' Coe addition property to satisfy the debt.

Common Pleas Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Oliver Pearl Bishop Nelsonville Foe Coe Addition

Child Injury Leads to Hospital Surgery

Wayne Morris two year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Morris of Albany Route 2 was scheduled for release today from Sheltering Arms Hospital after surgery to repair a hand cut in a corn shelter.

Wayne Morris Harold Morris Albany Sheltering Arms Hospital

Two Men Fined for Speeding by Mayor Mickle

Mayor W. P. Mickle fined Donald FE. Hill eighteen of 102 Morris Ave and James D. Lowe twenty one of Marietta for speeding. Both men were arrested simultaneously by city police on Tuesday with costs assessed.

W. P. Mickle Donald FE. Hill Morris Ave James D. Lowe Marietta

Education First Line Of Defense At Athens AEA Dinner

Mary Morris, guest speaker and national Classroom Teachers Association president, urged that education remain funded during military expansion. She warned the public may neglect school programs as defense needs grow. Morris, a California teacher, outlined plans to speak in Marion and Painesville after Athens event.

Mary Morris Athens Education Association Classroom Teachers Association Earl Washburn Athens High School Iris Fierce AEA Miss Morris California Department of Defense United States America Morris Mariemont Cincinnati Painesville

Sign Worker Hurt In Fall From Ladder

Russell Atkinson a Vienna West Virginia sign company employee was injured around 1115 am when he fell from a ladder at Lowmans Market Court and State He suffered a fracture and dislocation of the right ankle while erecting a sign at the market.

Russell Atkinson Vienna W. Va Lowman's Market Court Sheltering Arms Hospital Atkinson

Named to RAM Office in 13th Capitular District

Dr. R. J. Studer of Athens has been appointed inspector of the 13th Capitular District for Royal Arch Masons as announced today.

RAM R. J. Studer Athens Royal Arch Masons

Extension Office hires Gerhart to replace resigning Binker

Joanne Gerhart of Miamisburg is employed in the office of County Extension Agent Ross Wright to fill the vacancy created by Ruth Binker's resignation.

Joanne Gerhart Miamisburg Ross Wright Ruth Binker

Akron couple seeks 50 000 in damages in auto crash case

Donald M. and Hazel Heskett file two more petitions in Common Pleas Court seeking a total of 50 000 in damages from George Jack Mcclellen of Gloucester following an Route 13 collision on January 20. Heskett claims facial injuries and future work impact. Heskett seeks 15 000 and his wife 25 000 for injuries.

Common Pleas Court Akron George “Jack” McClellen Glouster Donald M Hazel Heskett McClellen Heskett

Athens High Band Fund Drive Slated

Members of the Athens High School band will sell tags Friday afternoon and all day Saturday to raise funds for new equipment. Tags go on sale at the Athens Nelsonville game Friday evening as band mothers solicit. The band now owns 95 uniforms and many instruments, with uniforms in especially poor condition.

Athens W. C. Fingerhut Fingerhut

Orientation Meeting For New Cub Scout Parents

Clarke Daily reports an orientation for parents of new Cub Scouts set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church. Neighborhood commissioner notes the event aims to inform families about Cub Scout activities and enrollment procedures.

First Presbyterian Church Clarke Daily

Italos Als Promotes Pep and Vim at Athens Pharmacies

An ad copy promotes Italos Als product Pep and Vim with callouts to husbands and wives. Listing notes Athens drug stores and Athens Pharmacy as stocking locations for the reformulation and sale.

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George D. Nye Messenger Newsphoto Athens County Ft. Hayes Selective Service Navy Old Man Miller Bros N. Court St Wilbur Powe Stephen Hamilton, Jr DAV W. F. Miller Athens Educational Association Myrta Ashworth Athens Association Bernice Kayser Evangelistic Church of the Nazarene S. State St. Athens Miller Japan Korea HH. Goff Urrya Firestone Dealer W. Union St Athens, Ohio Nelsonville Firm Athens City Hall Group Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church Athens High Harry Slaughter
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