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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1945

Page

5

Four Selectees Sent To Fort Hayes For Induction

Four Athens County men were sent to Fort Hayes at Columbus this morning for induction into the armed forces. The group led by Robert Lee Burson of 64 Stewart Street Athens included William Harvey Strausbaugh of Glouster and Elmer Mare Biddison Jr. of 79 North Congress Street Athens. They traveled by bus, receiving gift boxes from the American Legion Auxiliary and New Testaments from the Gideon Society.

Athens County Fort Hayes Columbus Armed Forces Selective Service Board No. 1 C. E. Dupler American Legion Gideon Society Robert Lee Burson Stewart St Athens William Harvey Strausbaugh, Glouster Elmer Mare Biddison, Jr N. Congress St

Fraternities On Offensive at Ohio University

Maurice Jacobs vice chairman of the National Interfraternity Conference told Ohio University leaders in Athens that the American college fraternity and sorority system is no longer on the defensive. He said Greeks begin their offensives with a public relations plan to offset detrimental publicity. The plan, in operation briefly, aims to produce real results. The Rev Fred E Lachs welcomed the group. Irma Voigt and Philip L Peterson extended university greetings. George Starr Lasher directed the event at Cottage Tearoom with Theta Chi’s former national president as toastmaster.

American College Fraternity and Sorority Maurice Jacobs National Interfraternity Conference Athens Jacobs Ohio University Fraternity Cottage Fred E. Lachs Irma Voigt Philip L. Peterson George Starr Lasher School of Journalism Theta Chi

Hebbardsville Resident Dies After 25 Years at Store

Hebbardsville resident dies after operating a general store with her husband for 25 years. Born in Meigs County she moved to Hebbardsville in 3 and resided there since. Member of Alexander Presbyterian Church. Survived by husband, a daughter Mrs John Richardson of Columbus, two sons Owen Wing and Howard Wingo of Hebbardsville, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Alexander Presbyterian Church with Rev Fred Luchs. burial Hebbardsville Cemetery. Friends may visit at home anytime.

Iacs Vy Wingo Herusband Hebbardsville Meigs County Alexander Presbyterian Church John Richardson Columbus Owen Wing Howard Wingo Ebbardsville Alexander ,Presbyterian Church Fred Luchs Hebbards- Wille

Cattle Subsidy Pay Offered to Ohio Beef Growers

The AAA announced a 50 cent per hundred pounds live weight subsidy for cattle sold for slaughter in Ohio weighing 800 pounds or more when selling at about 14.55 per hundred pounds. Applications must be filed within 60 days with sales slips showing head count weight price and slaughterer name or delivery proof. A WT Club benefit party is set for tonight at 7 30 pm in the clubrooms 6112 N Court St.

Ohio AAA Irvin Wolfe Athens County AAA Committee Woalfe Court St

Youth's Rites Are Conducted for John Howell Roseberry

Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m Monday at the John Jagers meral Home for seven year old John Howell Roseberry son of Prof and Mrs H H Roseberry 229 Highland Ave He died Saturday morning in Children's Hospital Columbus from complications and was cremated that day in Columbus Ashes will be sent to Malvern Ark for burial in the family plot Surviving are the parents a sister Margaret Jane and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs L B Ross of Union Mills N C John attended the second grade of Central School in Athens

John Jagers Meral John Howell Roseberry H. H. Hoseberry Highland Ave Children's Hospital Columbus Fred Luchs Malvern Ark Margaret Jane L. B. Ross Union Mills N. C John Central School Athens

Passenger injured in auto truck crash

Miss Mabel Wilson aged 17 of 56 S May Ave was to be dismissed today from Sheltering Arms Hospital after a Saturday crash at Watt and Morris Aves. She was riding in the rear seat with her father James G Wilson 39 of May Ave. The Wilson car struck a truck driven by Charles N Wood 59 of 10 Elliott St owned by Athens Ice Storage Co. Miss Wilson suffered bruises about the body.

Mabel Wilson S. May Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Watt Morris Aves Wilson James G. Wilson May Ave Charles N. Wood Elliott,St Athens Ice & Storage Co

Bridge Worker Dies From Accident Injuries in Ohio

George W. Gilpin, 62, of Foster Ohio, died Saturday evening after a bridge construction accident at Moonville. He was injured Saturday morning when a load of ties struck him and he was pinned against a flat. Body sent to Foster for burial.

George W. Gilpin Foster Ohio Moonville

Klingenberg and Robinson Help in Ticket Sales

The names of George Robinson and Frank Klingenberg were omitted from the list of those in charge of ticket sales for the Young Democrat Club tally event on October 24 at the Betty Hotel. Robinson is state highway superintendent and Klingenberg chairs the Athens County Central Committee. The rally at 6 30 p m is open to all Democrats.

George Robinson Frank Klingenberg Young Democrat Club Betty Hotel Robinson Klingenberg Athens County Central Committee

Accused Parole Jumper is Arrested in Athens

Athens police captured Edward Sowards, a parole violator from New York, in a local beer hall. He fights extradition as authorities prepare to relay him to New York officials while Joseph Therber, 21, Owensboro Kentucky, faces federal charges for transporting a stolen car across state lines.

New York Edward Sowards Athens City J. B. Grogan Owensboro

Post Rating Highest in US for Spring 1945

The Ohio University Post earned the All-American Superior rating by the Associated Collegiate Press with 850 points out of 600, the nation’s highest score. Judges praised editorials typography and makeup. this is the Post’s second straight top rating. Editor Paul Brickman. associates Anne Heller Peggy Smith Russell. society editor Margaret Josten.

Ohio University Post Associated Collegiate Press Post Paul Brickman Anne Heller Newcomerstown Peggy Smith Russell Florence

Marines Open Foreign Duty For Young Recruits On Coast

Major Kenneth C. Houston announces Cincinnati Recruiting Center plans to enlist men ages 17 to 25 for foreign service. Recruits may replace veterans after training and join Marines on the China coast to disarm Japanese forces, patrol, and guard property. Voluntary enlistment or reenlistment is allowed with a written draft board release.

United States China Kenneth C. Houston Cincinnati Houston

Mrs. Effie Six Dies at Home in Hamley Run

Funeral services are set for Mrs. Effie Six age 73 who died Sunday at the family home in Hamley Run. Services will be at 2 PM Wednesday at Jagers Funeral Home Athens with interment Augustine Cemetery. She is survived by husband Robert Six a daughter Mrs. Ray Smith four grandchildren 122 great grandchildren three sisters and two brothers.

Effie Six Hamley Run Jagers Athens Augustine Six Robert Six Ray Smith Athens RD Sugar Creek Agnes Brésnen-then Fantine Mich Allie Ben Tipple

Ration Roundup From AP On Food Stamp Validities

Ration roundup notes four red stamps A1 to E1 valid through Oct 31, four more through Nov 30, and others through Jan 31. Sugar stamp 38 covers five pounds through Dec 31. Airplane stamps 1 to 4 for shoes remain valid indefinitely. OPA has no plans to cancel any.

Associated Press OPA

Hospital Notes Admits Two in Athens Area

Miss Mabel Wilson aged 56 of S May Avenue Athens admitted after an accident on October 13. Mr and Mrs Cecil Thomas of Athens Route 3 report a newborn son.

Mabel Wilson S. May Ave Athens Cecil Thomas

County Title Department Records Show 1942 Sales

September filings report 235 titles issued by the County Title Department. The breakdown includes autos, trucks, buses, trailers, and used cars with major and minor surgeries noted for individuals. Notations of lien cancellations were void. Local notices detail American Legion meetings and officer installations for the Eighth District.

Charles Caffrey Jacksonville J. M. Chappell Shade Union St Athens Blaine Hunter New Marshfield Stella Wyatt Harrison Ue. K. T. Crossen American Legion Mulligan Grace Bailey Pomeroy Cl and Son Fern Georges Tucker Oury Wellston Legion Barton Hall Logan

Booster Night and Club Meetings Highlight Albany Grange

Albany Grange hosts Booster Night with 95 attendees, featuring talks by master and guests, piano solos, readings, and a playset. Amere Needle Club and Sew-So Sewing Club held separate gatherings at Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Barnhart homes with 17 and 19 members respectively, including guests and new members. Refreshments were served at social hours following activities.

Amere Needle Club Sam C. Warren E. Washington St Dwight Robinson Ray Barnhart E. Mulberry, St David Jones Paul Wilson Laura Parker Robert Rockey Barnhart Jeanie Sherrard Clyde Warren Alane Ae Ieenebany Grange Henry Chase Ray Knowiton Ida Elliott Belle Fought Jean van Dyke Frank Pugh Bette Dailey Barbara Cooley Mary Laurence Bean Don Saunders Joan Whaley L. F. Miller Bessie Pugh Melva Radcliff Rey Knowlton Ann Stack

Homecoming Dance Draws 200 Couples With Rex Koons

Rex Koons and his orchestra played for the O U Homecoming Dance in Men’s Gym on Saturday night. Sponsored by Student Council, with Louise Schroeder and Earle Phillips co chairs, the event replaced Varsity O. Athena 1946 honors awarded Theta Chi and Phi Mu for house decorations featuring university pennants and green and white bunting.

Rex Koons O. U Louise Schroeder Alpha Delta Pi Earle Phillips Phi Kappa Tau Athena Joanne Duke Theta Chi Fraternity Phi Mu Sorority

Informal Party for Miss Cottingham at Hopkins Home

Miss Carolyn Hopkins entertained at her home on 171 BE. State St Wednesday evening for Miss Martha Isbell Cottingham who departs Sunday for Cincinnati to begin a secretarial position with Procter and Gamble Company.

Carolyn Hopkins State St Martha Isbell Cottingham Cincinnati Procter and Gamble Company

Calendar of Club Events Tuesday through Friday

A dense schedule lists numerous meetings across clubs and organizations. Planned events include Social Literary Club at the Cottage Tea Room hosted by Mrs. William Young, Athens Colony and New England Women at 69 W. State St hosted by Mrs. J B Harvey, plus Pocahontas Lodge potluck and Sunset Garden Club birthdays gathering. Various study circles, needle clubs, and PTA groups meet at specified homes and schools with hostesses named.

Cottage William Young Athens Colony New England J.B. Harvey State St C. E. Gorham C. D. Dailey Vy Pocahontas Lodge Sunset Garden Club Mechanice Magaburg School Weazines Schueving Marty Dart Ie Hobson McSraner Magazine Lady Cottage Tea House C. M. Ferguson L. H. Blackwood J. EH. G. Burt American Priscilla Needle Club Legion and Auxiliary Pepien Gamty Oral Carpenter West Side PTA Vanderveer Woman's Council Christieg Church Ursday Tom Bennett E. State Higley Study Circle Gwen Tolson Wom W. Union St En's Faculty Club A. C William Cennett Iqof Hall a/&lven City Hall

Theater talk at Child Conservation League meeting

Mrs. C. K. Parrett hosted the Child Conservation League meeting at 295S College St with fourteen members sharing birth months and stones. Prof. George Starr Lasher of Ohio University spoke on the theater as guests and local homecoming visitors were noted.

C. K. Parrett Child Conservation League College St Thomas Rosser Knowles Martin Misa Clara Perry Fred Fenzel Clara Perry Don Rowland USNR Walter Rodrick U. S. Navy Naval Air Station Ottumwa Towa Rowland V. C. Bill State St

Cirl Reserves Entertain With Tea for AHS Faculty

Athens High School faculty enjoyed an Apple Polishing Tea on Thursday Oct 11 in the reception room. A musical program featured Laura Jean Anderson piano Jo Ellen Young violin and Janet Ingerham voice. Dee Henry chaired the event. Mr and Mrs Laurence Hayes and baby Marilyn of Dayton plus Mrs Hayes mother Estella Pendergrass of Cleveland were guests. Hayes returned to Dayton while his wife and others stay in Athens. Additional notes mention Lt Samuel R Ward and Helen Hayes with Debra Lynn born Aug 16.

Athens High School Athens High Laura Jean Anderson Jo Ellen Young Janet Ingerham Dee Henry Laurence Hayes Marilyn Dayton Hayes Estella Pendergrass Cleveland E. T. Hayes State St Pendergrass Athens Auburn Wash Samuel R. Ward Helen Hayes Debra Lynn Ward Transportation Corps

Intoxication Fines Filed for Two Nearby Defendants

Harvey McColley of Athens Route 3 was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor Franz Woodworth. George Whaley of Waverly Ohio was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.

Harvey McColley Athens Franz Woodworth George Whaley Waverly Ohio Whaley

Driver Is Fined for Reckless Driving on Route 33

Floyd Crothers, 29, of Haydenville, arrested on a reck less driving charge on Route 33 near Nelsonville Sunday morning. Arraigned before Mayor Miles Howe and fined 10 dollars plus costs, per State Highway Patrol report. Grace Mallon transferred from her sister’s home to Akron due to serious illness.

Nelsonville Floyd Crothers Haydenville Miles Howe State Highway Patrol

Pvt Roy W. Carter Weekend Guest of Parents

Pvt Roy W. Carter stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland was the weekend guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Tergit H Carter in New Marshfield.

Roy W. Carter Aberdeen Proving Grounds Tergit H. Carter New Marshfield

R and S M To Meet In Athens This Wednesday

The monthly meeting of Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters will be held at the Masonic Temple on S Court Street at 7 30 p m. Good attendance is desired and visiting Companions will be welcome announced by Q G Houck Master.

Athens Masonic Temple S. Court St Q. G. Houck

St Joseph Aspiria Offers Quick Cold Relief

Suffering with cold symptoms is eased as St Joseph Aspiria promotes fast relief. The ad cites a large offer and a 35 cent Big 100 tab deal, inviting readers to try the product for sore throat and muscled aches with the promise of strong relief.

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Pinkham Lydia E. Pikhan Taglets Klingenberg, Robinson the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Marines Albany Grange Amere Needle Club Phi Mu Hopkins Cless Clauss C. D. Morrison Sunnyside U.W East Side P.T.A A.A.A.W Mary K. Smith Ohio University Ws.cs Central Ave Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Shuster P. L. Walker E. Mulberry Welk Roy Paynter Northwood McCaskill A.H. Stephen Marietta Woods R. C. Hopkins Kerr E. R. Jacoby Dowler Wesley Ripley Cable St Current Events Club William Willams CCL Je J. Woolley Charles Blank Gue Woolley Pfc Alfred T. Chappel Joan ‘ Woolley Indianapolis George L. Brophy Betty Biddison Terry Montreal Canada Mr. Brophy Barbara Brophy Brophy Army Army Air Corps States E. M. Biddison John Algeo Shaker Heights A. E. Algeo Lancaster Street Ernest Algeo Joan Pi Beta Phi Joe R. Shafer Fanny Shafer Shafer 19Th Tactical Air Command Beta Theta Pi Harley Moler Russell J. N.dean Frank C. Dean Second St Richard Jones Kurtz Ave Dean Wright Field Washington, D.el Minear Ofs Minear O.E.S Edna Chesser Faye Chapman Anna Snow Marvella Crawford Stella Arnold Belle Sanda Joseph Ashcraft Cirl AHS Faculty Bates W.S.C Bates Wscs I. B. Hoopex Akron Grace Mallon E. J. Shannon Ed Harbarger R&sm Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co Lestro Athens, Ohio R. FE McCammon Capital Manager Capital Texaon Aesh Whem Cagital Barry Hote Cyotex Greinhead Sivas Droggiota South Court Street Robert Hollingsworth Mgr Second Avenue Gallipolis Make Evans
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