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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1948

Page

5

Clergyman Urges Wake-Up Call Against Communism at Police Banquet

The Rev Sydney J. Browne, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, urged Athens policemen and guests to oppose communism saying it conflicts with Christian ideals and sows unrest. He warned there can be no peace if Christian and communist loyalties clash as attendees from Gallipolis to Trimble listen.

Southern Ohio Lodge No. 55 Fraternal Order of Police and Associates Sydney J. Browne Church of the Good Shepherd Europe

County Teachers to Hear Senator Daniels Friday

State Sen. Albert L. Daniels will address Athens County teachers and school officials at Mechanicsburg School Friday at 2 p.m. The meeting is announced by Supt. Glenn Hanes. Daniels helped enact 111 million dollars for Ohio public schools and supported funding for lakes in the southwest. All county schools will be dismissed at noon to allow attendance.

Senator Daniels Albert L. Daniels Athens County Mechanicsburg Glenn Hanes Ohio Daniels Hanes

Cancer Society Officers Are Elected Here

George W. Clark was reelected president and E. Paul Cotton treasurer at a Tuesday night Athens County Unit meeting of the Ohio Division of the American Cancer Society. W. W. Warren of Nelsonville was elected vice president and Bertha Vickers of Athens was named secretary, continuing in pro tem. The group discussed immediate projects funded by $3755.06 raised in the county drive last April.

George W. Clark E. Paul Cotton Athens County Unit Ohio American Cancer Society Athens W. W. Warren Nelsonville Bertha Vickers

Student and wife injured in Route 5A crash

Mrs. Charles H. Dunn 18 of Pennsville and her 23 year old husband, an Ohio University student, were injured Tuesday when their car left Route 5A north of Athens. Mrs Dunn was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for hip injury and facial, hand, head lacerations, and a bruised shoulder. The husband suffered facial and hand bruises and lacerations.

Charles H. Dunn Pennsville Athens State Dunn Sheltering Arms Hospital Ohio University

Lavoptik eye wash promises quick relief

A classifier style ad promises prompt relief for burning inflammation soreness and itching eye irritation. It claims cooling soothing action with a money back option and a 30 year access guarantee, including an eye cup and available at all druggists.

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Cast Named for Athens High Class Play

The sophomore and junior cast for What a Life at Athens High School is announced by Mrs. Christopher Lane. Cast includes Diana Roach avid White David Lewis Charles Frank Alice Newcomb Regina Altman Patsy Wolfe Nancy Householder Kathleen Downey Billy Pinkerton Bob O'Brien Watson Burnfield Charles Orr Carolyn Kellogg Yvonne Sherow Mary Sue LaFollette Lewis Ondis. Jim Dailey is student director and Jerome Fenske is technical director. The Clifford Goldsmith comedy is set in a high school principal office and follows teachers and pupils.

Athens High School Navy 19 Christopher Lane Lewis Ondis Jim Dailey Jerome Fenske Clifford Goldsmith

School Officials At State Workshop In Summit County

Agnes Eisen supervising critic at Rufus Putnam Elementary School served as consultant at a state elementary educational workshop in Summit County last week. Next week Miss Helen Evans supervising critic at the university run school is scheduled to attend.

Agnes Eisen Rufus Putnam Summit County Helen Evans University Run

Administrative Assistant Joins Guard Unit

H. K. Bumpass of the National Guard began full time civilian duty as administrative assistant for the local guard unit. A native of Arkansas and former Marine, he joined the guard in 1948 and was promoted to first sergeant. Bumpass plans part time studies while living at 328 W. Union with his wife and son. Another full time federal employee in guard work is S Sgt. Joseph W. Gura, a Mechanicsburg resident and materiel caretaker in the guard since 1947.

H. K. Bumpass National Guard Bumpass Arkansas Chicago Guard Northwestern Murray State Teachers College University of Georgia College of Commerce W. Union Joseph W. Gura Gura Mechanicsburg

Dem Group To Visit Athens For Dinner Meeting

Athens residents invite state, district and county candidates to a dinner at First Christian Church Thursday at 7 p.m. as a group of Democratic representatives visits after stops in Glouster and Nelsonville. Guests include Mrs. Frank J. Lausche wife of the gubernatorial candidate Mrs. Eugene H. Hanhart and Mrs. Madeline Oyster who will address the gathering.

Athens County First Christian Church C. E. Handley Democratic Executive Committee Glouster Nelsonville Frank J. Lausche Eugene H. Hanhart Madeline Oyster Handley

Naval ROTC Offers College Education to Male Students

The GI Board announces an annual competition for Naval ROTC open to male high school seniors and graduates ages 17 to 21. The Navy bears tuition and living costs, provides a $50 monthly allowance, and requires naval subjects, drills, and cruises. Applications due November 15 for the December 11 test in 550 cities. successful candidates receive interviews and medicals later and defer induction until degree completion.

Naval Reserve Officer's Training Corps Navy Tment Naval Rotc Navy Department Naval

Athens area men join Army and Air Force September intake

The Athens recruiting office announced September enrollments for service. Names include Frank Johnson Joseph Todd Daniel Morrison Carl Seaman George Davies James Walraven Charles Walraven Eldon Barrows Ernest Mullins Millfield Robert Craig Ralph Craig George Cheadle Albany William Argubrite Reedsville George Sewell Amesville Jerrold Smith Paul Cavote Arthur Oliver Nelsonville James Byron Henderson. Seaman recruit Jerrold Smith, son of Story Henderson, is training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

Army Air Force Athens Frank Johnson Joseph Todd Daniel Morrison Carl Seaman George Davies James Walraven Charles Walraven Eldon Barrows Ernest Mullins Millfield Robert Craig Ralph Craig Buchtel George Cheadle Albany William Argubrite Reedsville George Sewell Amesville Jerrold Smith Paul Cavote Arthur Oliver Nelsonville James Byron Henderson USN Story Henderson Trimble Great Lakes Naval Training Center Navy

Marriage License for Linscott and McCanece

Carrol E. Linscott aged 30 of Millfield Route 1 and Ruth E. McCanece aged 31 of Glouster obtained a marriage license.

Carrol E. Linscott Millfield Ruth E. McCanece Glouster

Advancements Approved for Ten Scouts by Review Board

Ten Boy Scouts appeared before the Board of Review at the First Methodist Church. The board, chaired by acting chairman Lewis D. McBride, approved Second Class advancements for Richard Williams Bob McCammon and Wilbur Hawk Don McPherson and Quale Vermillion. First Class awards went to Chauncey Bobby Sweeny Ansel McKee and Jack Lester. Also recognized were Daugherty and McPherson merit badges and Freddie Cunningham scholarship badge. Court of Honor set for December 2 at Chauncey.

Board of Review First Methodist Lewis D. McBride Roy Dupler Committee On Scout Advancement McBride W. G. Davis Carl J. Sylvester A. E. Daugherty Carl J. House Richard Williams Bob McCammon Wilbur Hawk Jack Lester Freddie Cunningham Court of Honor Chauncey

Births and Admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Phillip Stauffer of Athens. Admissions list multiple patients from Athens and surrounding towns with conditions such as minor and major surgery, accidents, and medical cases. Notables include Mrs Fletcher Hawk, Mrs Leonard Ball, and Mrs Joseph Heidler among others.

Phillip Stauffer Athens Fletcher Hawk Leonard Ball the Plains Ray Sickels New Marshfield Carla Kerns Glouster Joseph Heidler Charles Dunn Mina Fry Joe Kollister Harry Harrison

Yauch to Address Meeting at Indianapolis

Dr Wilbur A Yauch will speak at the annual conference of state elementary principals in Indianapolis delivering two speeches October 22. Ruth Ward Pomeroy and Lt Glenna Rummel of the Athens Salvation Army will lead open air and indoor services at the local headquarters on Butternut Ave tonight. Miss Mary Wichenstein 83 of Pittsburgh known as Praying Mary will speak.

Wilbur A. Yauch Indianapolis

Community Sing Set at Clarks Chapel Church

The Community Sing will be held at Clarks Chapel Church on Sunday at 2 30 p m. The announcement notes a church gathering open to locals.

Clarks Chapel

Former Athens Woman Dies in Los Angeles

Former Athens resident Mrs. Josephine C. Warren died suddenly Tuesday night at her mother’s home in Los Angeles. She leaves two sons Robert E. Warren of Chicago and William Warren of Redondo Beach along with two sisters Mrs. Max Arnold of Madeira Calif and Mrs. Guy Graham of Albany Road and a brother Attorney John C Campbell of Hamburg Germany. Funeral services will be held Friday in Los Angeles.

Athens Josephine C. Warren C. E. Campbell Los Angeles Calif Warren Robert E Chicago William Redondo Beach Max Arnold Madeira Guy Graham Albany Road John C. Campbell Hamburg Germany

Immunization Visits Planned by County Nurses

The tri county health commissioner Dr H G Southard announced a diphtheria immunization schedule for Athens County schools. Health department nurses will visit Coolville Hockingport Carth age and Stewart on Thursday and Nelsonville on Tuesday with Shade Millfield on Oct 20 and Kimberly Oak Grove Connett and Doanville on Oct 21.

Athens County H. G. Southard Tricounty Health Health Department Coolville Hockingport Carthage Stewart Nelsonville Shade Millfield Kimberly Oak Grove Connett Doanville

Scout Charter Review Slated for Thursday

The Boy Scout Troop 57 charter review will be held at The Christian Church Thursday night. Harry Munger, troop committee chairman, says the Rev. Joe B. Maffett will review past year activities as institutional representative. Lewis McBride, scoutmaster, will preside.

The Christian Church Harry Munger Joe B. Maffett Lewis McBride

Ellen Biddle Pleads Guilty for Intoxication in Athens

Ellen Biddle of Athens pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor W P Mickle. She was fined ten dollars plus costs at Tuesday evening’s hearing, with charges filed by the arresting police officer.

Ellen Biddle Athens W. P. Mickle

Two Hurt in Hocking Mine State Fall

Two Athens County coal miners were injured in a state fall at the Hocking Mine. Joe Kollister of Athens suffered a broken leg and Harry Harrison of The Plains sustained shoulder and leg injuries. Both were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after fellow miners freed them. officials said no others were hurt and mine operations continued.

Athens County Hocking Joe Kollister Athens Harry Harrison Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital

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