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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1945

Page

5

Bus Lines Oppose Vacating Athens Terminal

Athens city council heard protests from John Newcomb of the Athens Masonic Temple Co and officials from Valley Public Service and Capital Greyhound Lines against moving the W Union Street terminal to a suburban site. They argued no nearby site exists and shoppers and OU students need a central hub. Council upheld a report blocking widening Court Street and adjourned without action on the terminal.

W. Union St Athens John Newcomb Athens Masonic Temple Co Ohio University Oider W. Merriman Valley Public Service Co C. C. Crum Greyhound Lines Temple Company Newcomb P. F. Good Court Union St George H. Evans Court St Franz Woodworth

Tremett promises rapid weight loss without starvation

Advertises a weight loss method claiming three to five pounds weekly without exercise or drugs. Promises full refund if results in 30 days and urges readers to ask Gallaker Drug Stores and druggists for Tremett.

Gallaker

Retreat Opens Next Thursday at St Pauls Parish

The Rev Henry Harns of the Congregation of Missions will lead a men’s retreat for St Pauls Parish starting Thursday evening and ending Oct 21 with a corporate communion and breakfast. Services begin 7 oclock Friday and Saturday mornings and 7:30 each evening. Athens Council Knights of Columbus sponsors. invitees include men from St Pauls and nearby parishes. Committee: Robert Oberholzer Joseph Paterna Andrew Kolenich John Niggemeyer Eugene Van Der Hoeven. Temperature 33 degrees last night.

Henry Harns Congregation of Missions Groveport Ohio St. Paul’s Athens Joseph Paterna Andrew Kolenich John Niggemeyer Eugene van der Hoeven

Quirks of Aerial Law Discussed by Dykstra

Prof. Gerald Dykstra of Ohio University spoke to the Athens Rotary Club on aviation law. He outlined federal and state rules governing pilots and planes, airways, licensing, trespass, crop protection, and insurance in aviation cases.

Gerald 0. Dykstra Ohio University Athens Rotary Club Dykstra Athens Civic Group Western States Oklahoma

Hospital Admissions And Dismissals Noted

A brief hospital notice lists admissions including Mrs Henry Frank of Carbondale for medical care and Joe Sayre of Jacksonville after an auto accident. Dismissals include Darlene Pickett of The Plains after emergency treatment and Edith Carsitt from Athens.

Henry Frank Carbondale Joe Sayre Jacksonville

IOOF Association Meeds Meet at Coolville

Regular Athens County IOOF Association meeting set for 8 pm Thursday at Coolville with speaker Roger Conner of the McBee Co. Athens lodge members to meet at 7 pm. H M Bennett urges full attendance. Also notes 4-H Club date change to Oct 24 and Shade PTA postponed to Oct 25 with refreshments planned.

Athens County Ioof Association Coolville Roger Conner The McBee Co Athens H. M. Bennett Athens Lodge Athens Grange Hall Shade Pta

Fire Hazards Rise in Ohio Woods Warned by Official

Frosts across Ohio elevate forest and grass fire hazards warned by John A. Bastian fire control forester. In Athens County rural areas burning permits are required in October and November for open fires within 200 feet of woodlands or dry grass. Permits are free from local wardens. noncompliance violates forest fire laws. Merwin Mansfield of Athens Route 4 is chief forest fire warden for the county.

Ohio John A. Bastian Bastian Athens County Merwin Mansfield Athens Route 4

Ohio University Enrollment Figures From Registrar Report

The university totals 1986 students with 1471 women. Freshman intake in University College is 854 new students. Veteran registration stands at 198, including two women, with late registration rules in place until October 27 and instructor assistance for missed work.

Ohio University Man Ff’. B. Dilley University College Einer Hansen

OSS Man Tells Of OSS Courage After War End

Gilbert Douglas of The McBee Company, recently discharged from the Army, recalls service in England with the Office of Strategic Services. Maj. Gen. William J. Donovan notes OSS members faced great risks and deserve pride in their wartime story.

Gilbert Douglas McBee Company Douglas Army England Office of Strategic Services OSS America Wiliam J. Donovan Cothers

Mrs Kaler 81 Dies After Fall in Home

Mrs Hannah Jeanette Kaler aged 81 died this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital three weeks after a fall at her home 108 E State St which caused a fractured hip. Survived by husband George and son Paul of Hamilton, she was last of the Fulton Robinson family of Clarks Chapel and a Methodist. Funeral at Dowler Ferguson on Thursday at two with Rev M T Mc Donald officiating. interment West Union Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon.

Hannah Jeanette Kaler Sheltering Arms Hospital E. State St Kaler George Kaler Paul Hamilton Robert Fulton Elzabeth Robinson Fulton Clarks Chapel Methodist Church Martha Fulton Athens Sarah Hill Marietta Joseph Frank James B Fulton Dowler-Ferguson M. T. McDonald West Union St

Chest drive payments moved to Ohio Fuel Gas office

The Community Chest office at the Berry Hotel has closed after the campaign ended. Contributions may now be made at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. office located at 50 S. Court St, as campaign leaders announced today.

Community Chest Berry Hotel Ohio Fuel Gas Co S. Court St

Stocks Dip In Early Trading Amid Mixed Market Signals

In New York prices moved irregularly as buying slackened and the market opened cautiously. Across regional livestock markets in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh prices held steady to firm with receipts light and demand steady for hogs cattle and sheep, notes showing steady to higher bids on select lots.

NEW York Wall Street Cincinnati

University film this Is Robert shown at Elementary Training Room

Parent discussion groups invited to view the film This Is Robert at University Elementary Training Room, Wednesday at 7 30 pm. The 80 minute film covers child development featuring aviation and industry references with shows by Bendix, Curtiss Wright, and other suppliers.

St. S Stove Robert University Elementary Zou Bendix Aviat PY Beth Sterl Ches Ohio Chrysler Colum G Elec Curties-Wright Douglas Aircraft du Pont Elec Gen. Foods Goodyearned Int Harvester

Chief Grogan Named Chairman of War Fund Drive

Police Chief J B Grogan has been named Athens city chairman for the National War Fund campaign announced for the upcoming drive. An opening dinner for city workers is set for 6 pm Monday Oct 22 at the Berry Hotel. James Gumm of Ohio University organizes veterans to assist in the canvass. Timble Township reports the county drive with Glouster Local No 648 of the United Mine Workers contributing 500, William Withem president and John King secretary in charge of the county mine is Mrs C Z Ailstock chairman aided by H T Ramey vice chairman.

J.B. Grogan Athens City National War Fund Berry Hotel James Gumm Ohio University Timble Township Glouster United Mine Workers of America STOO William Withem UMW John King C. Z. Ailstock H .T. Ramey

Church Dedicates Sessions Room at Alexander Presbyterian

The dedication of the new Session Room at Alexander Presbyterian Church was held last Wednesday marking the churchs 113th anniversary. Wars time material shortages delayed completion of features including a gold leaf tablet honoring the first pastor Rev Jacob Lindley and six elders ordained in 1832. A noon luncheon followed and Athens Presbytery District meeting convened in the afternoon.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Jacob Lindley Alexander Church John Jagers Athens Gifford Amesville Bean New England Church England Jacob McVay Waterloo Alexander Gifts of Ohio University Hebbardsville

Grain and Produce Prices in Wholesale Grades and Standards

Grain and produce data listing wholesale grades, cases, and standards with current receipts and consumer grading percentages. Includes wheat and corn varieties, fowls and roosters pricing, and Cleveland eggs government graded by size and consumer grade.

Pittsburga Cleveland

Radio Highlights Schedule Across Networks

NBC leads with Cornelia Skinner at 8:30 and Judy at 8:30 Date With Judy then Fibber and Molly and Bildegarde. CBS airs American Melody and Big Town then Inner Sanctum and Mr Bisbee's Princess. ABC offers County Fair Alan Young Comedy Guy Lombardo and Josef Stopak Concert. MBS closes with Sports Inside and Alan Young Comedy and Guy Duly.

NBC Cornelias Skinner Judy Fibber and Molly Bildegarde CBS Donald Meek Mr. Bisbee ABC Alan Young

Athens DAY Delegates Return From State Meet

Athens DAY delegates CG J Alstock and Larnest Mc Graner traveled from Columbus where they attended the Disabled American Veterans state contention. Alstock served on the Constitution Committee and Mc Graner on the Rehabilitation Committee as delegates from Conrath Bean Chapter No. 37. Jack Thomas, commander of the DAY Chapter at Pomeroy, was elected to the Executive Committee of the state DAY department.

CG J Alstock Larnest McGraner Athens Columbus Alstock McGraner Conrath- Bean Jack Thomas Iday Pomeoy State Department

Prayer Band to Meet at Tippie Home

Canham Chapel Prayer Band will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Enley Tippie Thursday evening. All members are asked to attend and participate in the planned devotional service.

Canham Chapel Enley Tippie

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