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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1948

Page

5

SOEA Sessions Open Tonight in Athens Ohio

More than 2500 teachers and administrators are expected in Athens for the SOFA meetings opening tonight. Dean Collins of Ohio University will chair local arrangements with Glen Hanes Harper Pendry Brandon Grover and T C Mc Cracken among organizers. Noted speakers include Dr Alonzo F Myers Dr Ethel J Alpenfels Dr Harold Benjamin Nilkanth Chavre and Dr Dora V Smith with W A Smith of Pomeroy as association president.

Southeastern Ohio Athens Evan R. Collins Dean Collins Ohio University Department of Education Glen M. Hanes Athens County Harper C. Pendry Brandon T. Grover Ohio University T. C. McCracken Alonzo F. Myers Department of Higher Education New York University Ethel J. Alpenfels Harold Benjamin College of Education University of Maryland Nilkanth Chavre Unesco India Dora V. Smith University of Minnesota W. A. Smith Pomeroy Schools Southeastern Ohio Education Association Hanes George E. Carr Logan City Schools

Mobile Chest X-Ray Unit Visit Slated

A mobile X-ray unit will visit Ames Bern Dover and Trimble Townships next week. Dr H G Southard announces free X rays for residents 15 and older. Tests require no disrobing and results are confidential. The Athens Tuberculosis and Health Association funds the unit via Christmas seal sales. Schedule includes Glouster and Chauncey locations with Nov 4 testing for Ames Bern residents.

Ames Bern Dover Trimble H. G. Southard Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association Athens City- County The Tuberculosis Association Miles Hoon New Marshfield Lowell Burnelle Glouster Bertha Bridgeman Athens L. G. Worstell Joe B. Davis Nelsonville Chauncey School Ames-Bern

Vore and McPherson Named in Athens Area Case

Warren Erven Vore aged 26 of Athens and Irma Jean McPherson aged 21 of Athens Route 3 are cited in a local report detailing a notable incident or filing. The item lists both individuals with their ages and hometowns in a concise community notice.

Warren Erven Vore Athens Irma Jean McPherson

Barbecue Club Welcomes All Neighbors For Community Meals

Newcomers hear of The Barbecue Club inviting any neighborly person to join. Each Saturday alternating farms host barbecues with women bringing cakes pies and coffee while men provide meat and beer. Neighbors from miles around gather by sunset to share food conversation and friendship.

City Council Approves Bid Process for Garbage Burial

In a special session Safety Service Director Daniel A. Pierce was authorized to advertise for bids on a bulldozer to bury garbage as the city resumes collection after a brief shutdown. The city plans to supervise burial until a private disposal arrangement is reached, with ongoing discussions about ending city involvement in refuse handling.

Safety Service Daniel A. Pierce Pierce Union T. R. St. Clair St. Clair

Route 329 Plans Continue Land Acquisition Move

County Engineer John Dowler reports all but five parcels are held by Armadale Coal Co. and the state will file a condemnation suit to secure the final right of way for the eight mile Route 329 project. The plan calls for grading and gravel surfacing to create an all weather road connecting Stewart with Route 50A near Amesville.

John Dowler Armadale Coal Co Dowler Earl Reed Stewart Amesville

Attendant at Athens State Hospital Dismissed

Chauncey, an attendant at the Athens State Hospital, was dismissed for abuse of a patient. Dr. C. H. Creed, superintendent, said the dismissal is effective November 12 and that Lewis may appeal. He had been on a 30 day suspension starting October 13 for disciplinary reasons related to the incident.

William Lewis Chauncey Athens State Hospital C. H. Creed

Veterans Tour Ralph Davis Farm in Gallia County

A group of 101 veterans took part in an on the farm training tour at the Ralph Davis farm in Gallia County. The event, organized by veterans and instructors, demonstrated farm improvements through sound management practices. Instructors from multiple communities led sessions, including George Newburn, Lee D Glass, John W Barrows, R H Hayes, C D Arnold, Basil Mantle, Alton Hanning, Floyd Dinsmore, Emerson Ball, and Paul McVay.

Ralph Davis Gallia County Ross Wright George Newburn Lee D. Glass Amesville John W. Barrows R. H. Hayes Stewart C. D. Arnold Basil Mantle Coolville Alton Hanning Floyd Dinsmore Shade Emerson Ball Paul McVay Albany

Athens County Land Transfers

Several conveyances listed including Josiah H Coe and others transferring parcels in Athens County townships. Transfers include lots in Chappel's Addition Athens, lease lots in Athens Township, and rural parcels in Albany Bern and Waterloo Townships.

Athens County Josiah Harold Coe William Wilson Mary Jennings Chappel’s Athens Lucy M. Carsey Lewis William Carsey Athens Township Chauncey van Dyke Arnold Clark Albany Orland R. Graham Mark H. Jenkins Elliottville Hugh C. Mitchell A. T. Carr Bern Adeline Davis Cody Lewis Trimble Thelma R. Farrel John Floyd Rankin Millfield Harry West Lawrence Rutter Waterloo

Cub Scouts Pack 56 Holds First Meeting At Church

Pack 56 met at the First Methodist Church for its first gathering on a Wednesday night with forty attendees. Louis Ruman reports Den 3 organized with Mrs Ralph Watkins and Mrs sie Ross serving as den mothers while David C Poling acts as temporary den dad. Refreshments followed the business portion of the meeting.

First Methodist Church Louis Ruman Ralph Watkins Sie Ross David C. Poling Ruman

Temperatures Return to Normal After Prolonged Cold Spell

After about five weeks of subnormal temperatures, normal readings returned. Yesterday’s high reached 66 degrees and the low 35, with 9 am Thursday at 44, five degrees above Wednesday. The Hocking River dropped to 3.25 feet this morning.

Co. N. France Hocking

Merchant Seeks Judgment Against Athens Eagles Lodge

Richard Banks seeks $379.64 in Common Pleas Court from Athens Aerie No. 529 Fraternal Order of Eagles for merchandise allegedly sold and delivered by Banks Sport Shop.

Common Pleas Court Richard Banks Athens Aerie No Order of Eagles Banks Sport Shop

Speeding Fined Milo F Clapp in Chauncey Route 33 stop

Milo F. Clapp a 46 year old from Columbus was fined ten dollars plus costs by Justice of the Peace J J Ley in Chauncey after a Route 33 speeding arrest by the State Highway Patrol.

Milo F. Clapp Columbus Justice of the Peace J. J. Ley Chauncey State Highway Patrol

Shelter Notes From Athens Hospital Include Dismissals

Thomas Pitts of Athens undergoes major surgery at Shelterin g Arms Hospital. L G Burt of Trimble provides medical care. Dismissed are Mrs Phen Jeffers and daughter of Athens and Mrs Florence Haddox of Athens, with Mrs Robert Russell and daughter also discharged. John Buza of Jacksonville and Ralph Dupler of Athens remain noted.

Thomas Pitts Athens L. G. Burt Trimble Medical Phen Jeffers Florence Haddox Robert Russell John Buza Jacksonville Ralph Dupler

Hi Y I o f Athens High School names officers

Athens High School Hi Y officers elected include Roger Sapp as president Joe Lavelle as vice president and Charles Frank as secretary treasurer The group a YMCA affiliate distributes cards granting access to any YMCA Members will be initiated November 4 for sophomores in the program

Hi-Y Athens High School Roger Sapp Joe Lavelle Charles Frank National Ymca YMCA Hi- Y

Damage Suit Follows Route 33 Crash

Clyde Pratt files a $350 damage suit in Common Pleas Court against Jerry Quest alleging extensive car damage from a collision on Route 33 at Morrison Brown Hill on August 28. Pratt says Quest drove too fast and to the left of the center line and could not stop in time.

Jerry Quest Common Pleas Court Clyde Pratt Pratt Quest Morrison- Brown Hill

Two Divorce Suits Dismissed by Judge

Judge Oliver F. Rowland in Common Pleas Court dismissed the divorce actions of Charles Hogue and Pearl Hogue as well as Mary Jane Kettell and Lawrence Kettell. Costs of the proceedings were charged to the plaintiffs in both cases.

Charles Hogue Pearl Hogue Mary Jane Kettell Lawrence Kettell Oliver F. Rowland Common Pleas Court

Mechanicsburg GOP Rally Planned With Jenkins Speaking

Rep Thomas A Jenkins will headline a Republican rally Saturday at 8 p m in Mechanicsburg school announced by Ath ens County Women’s Republican Club. Arrangements committee includes Guy Morrison Ernest McNeal Denver Gooding William Smith Si Allen Roger Biddle Orland Ho oper D B Dugan Emerson Burson. Music and entertainment committee led by Mrs May Smith with several volunteers. Social committee chaired by Mrs Fred Kittle includes Mrs Si Allen and more. Refreshments will be served and women asked to bring a pie and table service.

Thomas A. Jenkins Mechanicsburg Athens County Women’s Republican Club Guy Morrison Ernest McNeal Denver Gooding William Smith Si Allen Roger Biddle Orland Hooper D. B. Dugan Emerson Burson May Smith John Ator Gladys Gaver Laura Richey John Ashton J. R. Baker Alma Hudson Fred Kittle Ray Bobo Edna LaFollett Lucille Bowers Carrie Burson

Della Kell Dies in Dayton at 72

Della Kell 72, longtime Dayton resident, died Wednesday at Grandview Hospital. Born in Glouster, she leaves five daughters including Daisy Ches ser Athens and Ethel Bishop Hillsdale Mich., two sons Anthony and William Kell Dayton, three sisters, one brother, and 24 grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Dowler and Ferguson. burial in West Union Street Cemetery.

Della Kell Dayton Grandview Hospital Glouster Daisy Chesser Athens Ethel Bishop Hillsdale Mich Mildred McClatchey Columbus Stewart Brooks Pensacola Filia Nellie Stonerock Anthony William Kell Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home B. H. Pugh W. Union St

Rome Canaan Band Members Chosen for SOEA Honors

Three members of the Rome Canaan Band Paul Gould Marlene Jarvis and Phyllis MelInturf were selected to play in the all Southeastern Ohio Band. The ensemble will give a concert at the SOEA meeting Friday at Ohio University announced by Superintendent Herman L Ellis.

Rome- Canaan All Southeastern Ohio SOEA Ohio University Herman L. Ellis Paul Gould Marlene Jarvis Phyllis MelInturf

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