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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
4
The Athens Kiwanis Club proposes Saturday night as beggars night for Halloween activities. The plan includes the costume parade prizes games races refreshments and a football game the following Monday night.
The Southeastern Ohio Education Association begins its 54th annual conference with Thursday night dinners at the First Methodist Church and Howard Hall. Notables include Prof. William C. Craig and Lillian M. Gilbreth, while Ellis Arnall and others join Friday sessions at Memorial Auditorium and local venues. The program covers multiple sectional meetings, speeches, and officer nominations with balloting Friday afternoon.
A brutal night dropped to 24 degrees with frost and ice, followed by a sunlit climb to 44 degrees by midmorning. Orchardists report minimal damage as most apples have been harvested, while the Hocking River sits near 2.7 feet with minor week-to-week changes.
Doe Marsh recalls a tale of two woodpeckers living in a telephone pole causing short circuits. The phone company, tolerant but practical, relocated the birds by donating the old pole and installing a new one for their use. The reflection argues broader tolerance for others' choices.
The note lists a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. John Orner Jr. of Athens and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. George Young of Athens. C. O. Mantz of Athens admitted for medical care. Mrs. Nora Dahl of Athens and Charles Wayne Wilcoxen of Athens and Irene Stahl of Glouster were discharged.
Gordon Keith Chalmers president of Kenyon College and Prof. William C. Craig spoke at the Southeast Ohio Education Association gathering. Chalmers, long at Kenyon, led as Ohio College Association president 1943 to 1965. Craig, speaker at a Schoolmen’s dinner, was Ohio intercollegiate debate secretary 1932 to 1944 and twice led the state teachers of speech.
Willard Daft seeks divorce from Edna Daft in common pleas court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple wed August 2 1941 and have no children.
The schedule lists multiple meals and programs across venues including First Methodist Church Memorial Auditorium First Presbyterian Church Van Meters Restaurant and Hotel Berry with lunches for Elementary Teachers Lancheon and Vocational Agriculture Lancheon. Classes and departments at Athens High Ellis Hall and Pwing Aud coordinate with officer balloting in Memorial Auditorium Lobby.
Two Athens Cub Scout packs host fire prevention activities this week at churches with Charles Dalton of the Athens fire department stressing safety Do s and don ts and photos of recent fires. Pack 56 welcomed eight new members and recognized progress with badges as den leaders and parents attend the meetings at First Methodist and First Christian churches and Presbyterian Church.
City firemen responded to the L. W. Carsey home at 12 Smith St on Wednesday afternoon where an oil filter caught fire during cleaning. Fire officials reported no damage.
An Athens man recalls relief from constant gas pains after using CERTA IN a remedy said to reduce bloating and allow normal meals. The ad touts Ten Great Herbs with vitamin B and iron, claiming improved nerves and blood, urging readers to buy at Athens Pharmacy.
Everett E. Lewis, 79, a lifelong Albany resident, died at his home Wednesday night. He is survived by his wife, two children Lowell of Piqua and Hazel of Elyria, and four grandchildren. Funeral services by Rev. John I. Snedden will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Albany Baptist Church, with burial at Hebbardsville Cemetery.
A football rally will be held at the Athens High School stadium Thursday night at 7 30 to give the Bulldogs a rousing send off for their game Friday night with Logan.
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