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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1947

Page

2

Cutler Hall Week Celebrations At Ohio University

Ohio University marks Cutler Hall Rededication Week October 12 19 with info booths at campus sites. Gov Herbert to speak Sunday at Cutler Hall while radio and NBC program performances showcase Founders Song and Manasseh Cutler life. Enrollment growth note from OU official cites 10 percent rise this year and plans for 4500 postwar students.

Cutler Hall Athens Ohio University Today Ohio Stadium Thomas J. Herbert Ohio WBNS Manasseh Cutler Fred Waring NBC WLW Ringwald John GC. Baker Eft Franz Woodworth Ohio University

Marriage Licenses for Four Couples in Millfield and Albany

Robert Joe Mingus aged 23 of Millfield and Mary Maxine Selby aged 16 of Albany Route 3 apply for a marriage license. Arthur Smith Jr. aged 20 of Millfield and Frances Lee McMahon aged 21 of Shadyside also seek licenses.

Robert Joe Mingus Millfield Mary Maxine Selby Albany Arthur Smith, Jr Frances Lee McMahon Shadyside

QUINCY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY COMPLIANCE

The Ohio Superintendent of Insurance certifies that Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Quincy Massachusetts is compliant to transact mutual plan insurance in Ohio for the current year. Its Dec 31 1946 statement shows assets 5 817620.18 liabilities 2 867234.59 surplus 2 950886.59 and 1946 net income 2 267086.10.

State of Ohio Quincy Mutual Quincy Massachusetts

Convocation Talks Delayed For Harvard Scholars

Dr. Howard Mumford Jones, Harvard English professor, cannot address Ohio University convocation Friday but will speak later in the year. Dean Evan Collins also postpones Dr. Howard E. Wilson of the Carnegie Endowment. Wilson’s talk was set for next week.

Howard Mumford Jones Harvard University Ohio University Evan R. Collins Jones College of Education Harvard Cutler Hall Howard E. Wilson Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Dean Collins Wilson

Juvenile Charge Brings Fine Year Jail Sentence

A 45 year old man named Joseph F Bauer of Athens was fined 500 dollars and costs and sentenced to one year in jail by Juvenile Court Judge Francis D White after pleading guilty to a charge of acting in a manner tending to cause the delinquency of a minor involving a Saturday night offense against a 15 year old boy. He was arrested by Athens City Police.

Francis D. White Joseph F. Bauer Athens

Mercury Dips After 84 High in Athens Weather

After unseasonably warm weather, Athens returns to cooler conditions. At 9:30 a.m. Tuesday the thermometer was 59, 13 degrees below the prior morning, with yesterday’s high reaching 84 before dropping to 59 last night per observer Mrs C N France.

Athens C. N. France

Masons Set Meeting for Fellow Craft Degree in Marshfield

A special meeting of Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m to confer the Fellow Craft degree. Visitors will be welcome said S L Collins master.

Masons New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&am S. L. Collins

Pleading Guilty on Intoxication Charge in Athens Case

Carl Ackley aged 32 of Athens Route 5 pleaded guilty to a police intoxication charge. He was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth on Tuesday.

Carl Ackley Athens Franz Woodworth

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. of Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. of Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co. of Gallipolis, expanding supply across the region.

Marietta Paints Bardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymale Wagner CO Gallipolis

Speedy Court Action Seen In Matheny-Evans Trial

Trial for William Matheny and Earnest Evans on breaking and entering moves quickly in Common Pleas Court. Testimony from first two state witnesses, John Ashton and Kenneth Snider, covered cafe loss at White Front Case in Nelsonville. Jurors chosen include Walter Sayer, Charles Kuhns, T. R. Bennett, and others from Athens and surrounding towns.

Matheny-Evans William Matheny Earnest Evans Common Pleas Court John Ashton Nelsonville Ashton Kenneth Snider Sand Run Matheny and Evans Walter Sayer Charles Kuhns Trimble T. R. Bennett James P. Cumley Roger Biddle Addie Grones Cora McElroy Athens Jesse Wooten Athens Rural Wilma Swartz Guysville Wesley Frost Coolville Earl Baughman Albany Dwight Barrows Stewart

Chest Drive Ends Friday In Athens Community Chest

Athens Community Chest closes Friday but donations continue with Mrs. P V Corusy as drive secretary. Headquarters move to Science Hall Room 106 on Thursday night under Corusy. Total thus far is 4666.37 of an 11000 goal as Emmett Rowles urges further generous support for agencies aiding young people.

Athens P. V. Corusy Berry Science Hall Rowles

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Paul Mead of Glouster and a daughter for Mr and Mrs John Rapp of Athens. Admissions include Beverly Ann Bennett of Athens for nerve surgery, Louise West of Pomeroy for major surgery, Nancy Eisenberg of Athens for major surgery, and Theodore Neutzling of Middleport for medical care. Dismissals include Arden Campbell and daughter of Zaleski, Albert Winholt and daughter of Athens, Hazel McGrader of Athens, Wilma Martin of Stockport, and Anna Mae Markin of Carpenter.

Paul Mead Glouster John Rapp Athens Beverly Ann Bennett Louise West Pomeroy Nancy Eisenberg Theodore Neutzling Middleport Arden Campbell Zaleski Albert Winholt Hazel McGrader Wilma Martin Stockport Anna Mae Markin Carpenter

Prayer Band to Meet at Lauer Home

Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lauer with Mrs. Effie Chapman as leader.

Graham Chapel Henry Lauer Effie Chapman

H LeMasters Dies Monday In Athens Hospital

Henry LeMasters 61 of The Plains died Monday night in an Athens hospital after four months illness. Survived by wife Myrtle a sister Alva Platt The Plains and three brothers Mitchell The Plains Fren Pleasant Hill Dudley Columbus. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at The Plains Nazarene Church with burial Hebbardsville. Friends may call Jagers funeral home until 5 p.m. Wednesday and at sister's residence until services.

Henry LeMasters the Plains Athens Platt

Postal Officials Finish Study At Post Office

Postal Inspectors completed a survey at the post office regarding a request for additional clerks and altered routes. Results not released here. If approved, hires will come from Civil Service lists. Christmas packages to overseas personnel start tomorrow. Packages accepted until Nov 15. Greeting cards may be mailed overseas for five cents.

U.S. Civil Service Francis P. Frebault

Jap death by own action Boat Tactics Are Described

At the Athens Rotary Club meeting Robert Grady of the Navy Club of the U S described PT boat tactics used by Japanese crews. He noted pilots faced self infliction devices, 32 pound boats chained to their feet for sinking, and 600 pounds of TNT in the prow for a 50 mph impact. The display toured near the Court House with guests Dr B R Shoemaker and Fred Jagers attending.

Robert Grady Navy Club U. S Athens Rotary Club Grady Court House Brady B. R. Shoemaker Oregon Fred Jagers Indiana

Alimony and Custody Sought in Gwinn Divorce Petition

Mrs. Fern S. Gwinn seeks custody of her five year old son, permanent and temporary alimony, and a property settlement in the divorce from Charles Gwinn of Athens Route 1. She charges gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty since their 1941 marriage.

Fern S. Gwinn Charles Gwinn Athens

Five Reported Hurt In Route 33 Crash

A foggy early morning collision on Route 33 left five people injured. Athens residents Marie Jackson Betty Ewing Clifton Richert and Larry O’Brien and Chauncey resident Franklin T Blackford were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital and released. Driver Robert L Towner was not hurt while his passengers suffered scalp lacerations and back strains.

State Highway Patrol Sheltering Arms Hospital Marie Jackson Betty Ewing Clifton Richert Larry O'Brien Athens Franklin T. Blackford Chauncey Robert L Towner W. Mulberry Richert O'Brien

Legion Names Military Burial Committee

John Cox of K. T. Crossen Post 21 announced a new committee to arrange military funerals for war dead returning to the Athens area. Led by Raymond A. Lee, the group will contact families, arrange firing squad details, and oversee rites. Members include Erle Bridgewater Jr. and William R. Lee. meeting set at the Legion home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Cutler Hall Ohio University In Music Thomas Gorton School of Music C. C. Robinson Philip L. Peterson Arthur C. Johnson The Columbus Dispatch C. N. Mackinnon Athens Carl Liggett Cleveland Charles Giaque Clarksburg W. Va Mackinnon Liggett Manasseh Cutler Giaque Ohio University Maggie Margaret Boyd Arden Smith Youngstown Miss Boyd H. G. Stalder Sidney Claunch Harvey Kiser Clayton Riley Norman Crabtree Edgar Moore Carl Nessley Philip Peterson Joseph Thackrey Karl Witzler Columbia John Kirkpatrick Woodman Lee Club Tentine Robert Morris William Duer Maying Lewis Vanehn Joe Williams Old Town William Dyer Henry Finkowski Rob Marshall Ralph Gabriel John Cox K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion Raymond A. Lee Cox Erle Bridgewater, Jr

Connor to Address Ohio Univ Engineers

Roger Connor secretary of The McBee Co will be guest speaker at an Ohio University Engineers meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the new chemistry building Students faculty members and practicing engineers are welcome says Gene Cain president

Ohio University Brandon T. Grover Kiwanis Club Athens Grover University Terrace Lindley Hall John C. Baker the Alleghenies Roger Connor McBee Co Ohio University Engineers Gene Cain

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