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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

5

OU Musical Pageant To Be Repeated Saturday

A repeat performance of the musical pageant at Ohio University will occur Saturday at 7 30 p m in Memorial Auditorium. Presented by the School of Music the show features the Women’s and Men’s Glee Clubs, a historical narration by C N Mackinnon, and segments recalling Ohio University’s history from the charter era to the modern era.

Ohio University Cutler Hall Memoal School of Music C. C. Robinson Philip Peterson C. N. Mackinnon Edgar Moore Charles Giaque Manasseh Cutler Carl Liggett Arthur C. Johnson The Columbus Dispatch Liggett

C&O Damage Suit Settled in Nelsonville Case

Alonzo Coakley of Nelsonville settles and dismisses a $2950 damage suit against the C and O Railroad filed after his truck stalled and was hit by a train near Nelsonville on May 15 1945. He claimed loose crossing boards caused the accident and that the crew failed to see the truck and that the train was speeding, injuring him and demolishing the truck.

Alonzo Coakley Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Coakley

Totten's Lancaster opens Athens branch store

The Athens branch of Totten's, a Lancaster floor covering and drapery dealer, will officially open at 35 E. Carpenter Saturday. The new shop will specialize in floor covering materials and also offer draperies, window shades, venetian blinds and drapery accessories, manager Dale Kirkendall said.

Athens Totten’s Lancaster E. Carpenter Dale Kirkendall D. Zenner Co

Overflow Weekend in Athens Draws 1800 Teachers and UC Students

Athens hosts 1800 to 2000 southeastern Ohio teachers for the 52nd annual SOEA two day session. A large Homecoming crowd and 1800 University of Cincinnati students for Migration Day also arrive. Schools close Friday for all Athens district to attend events with dinners, speakers, and a public program at Memorial Auditorium.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Education Association Evan R. Collins Ohio University College of Education Ohio University Clark J. Williams University of Cincinnati Athens County Glen Hanes Athens County Schools Harper C. Pendry Howard Hall First Methodist Church Evelyn Lachs Mabel Head United Nations United Council of Church Mack Sauer Leesburg Paul Landis Uts T. O'Keefe Ohio Education Association Ohio University School of Music Memorial Auditorium Kenneth McFarland Topeka Kansas H. F. Vallance Landis John C. Baker W. C. Fingerhut Athens High Sydney J. Browne Athens Church of the Good Shepherd N. B. Potts Representative Assembly Presbyterian Church Wilbur A. Yauch Mae McCrory American Education Press Dean Collins Glen M. Hanes Athens City Brandon T. Grover T. C. McCracken Association W. A. Smith Pomeroy G. E. Carr Logan J. E. White Mr. Pendry

Marriage Licenses Granted In Parkersburg Stewart Chauncey

Merel Hugh Eddy and Betty Jan Morrison obtained licenses in Parkersburg and Stewart Route 1. Harry Eugene Riggle and Virginia Lee Canter filed in Athens Chauncey. Bernard Leroy Bingman and Geraldine Mae Davies secured licenses in The Plains.

Merel Hugh Eddy Parkersburg Betty Jan Morrison Stewart Harry Eugene Riggle Athens Virginia Lee Canter Chauncey Bernard Leroy Bingman Geraldine Mae Davies the Plains

Schedule of Dinners and Sessions at Community Meeting

At First Methodist Church and related venues a full day of dinners and sessions is planned. General Session at Memorial Auditorium, then luncheons for Representative Assembly and various sections, followed by principal and subject-specific meetings in multiple rooms, with officer balloting at Memorial Auditorium.

Memorial Auditorium Representative First Presbyterian Church

County Medical Society Endorses Hospital Project

Athens County Medical Society voted to endorse the Mount St. Mary Hospital 100 bed project in Nelsonville as part of a $230,000 fundraising effort. Physicians cited growing demand from increased hospital utilization and prepaid plans while stressing regional cooperation for mutual benefit.

Athens County Medical Society Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Athens County Hocking Valley Mt. St. Mary

Widening of Athens Street Nears Finish

The widening of W Washington St near completion and due Friday morning per safety director George R. Evans. The project widened the street five feet from Court to Congress, required removal of trees, meter setbacks, and moving a fire plug. Materials totaled 37 cubic yards gravel 18 square yards sand and 270 sacks cement. Weather permitting E Washington St from Court to College will start this fall.

W. Washington St George R. Evans Safety Service Court St Congress St Washington St Evans E. Washington St College St

Birth at Stewarts, Eddy couple welcomed daughter

Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Merle Eddy Stewart a daughter. Admitted for major surgery Mrs. Charles Karr Middleport. Mrs. Helen West The Plains admitted for medical care. Mrs. Louise Poston Athens dismissed from Shelterin g Arms Hospital.

Merle Eddy Stewart Charles Karr Middleport Helen West the Plains Louise Poston Athens

Rain and cool trend end Indian Summer

Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported yesterday's high of 60 degrees, 11 below Tuesday's peak, with a .06 inch rainfall and a low of 49. Today is cloudy with a 54 degree morning rise. The Hocking River has risen to 2.89 feet.

C. N. France Hocking

Driver Escapes Injury In Route 50 Crash

Charles R. Masten a 21 year old from Athens escaped injuries when his truck skidded and overturned on Route 50 west of Athens. The body and bed of the truck owned by Mike J. Chakiris of Athens were demolished and the frame bent as the vehicle left the road into a ditch after skidding on wet pavement.

Charles R. Masten Athens Route 50 State Highway Patrol Mike J. Chakiris

Boys Smear East Side With Plaster Smears

Three minor boys were arrested Wednesday night by city police after a spree of plaster smeared cars and buildings on the East Side. Chief J. B. Grogan said they will be arraigned in Juvenile Court at a later date.

J. B. Grogan

Father seeks 25000 damages over infant scar from birth

Clarence C. Meek of 32 South Shannon Avenue sues Dr Theron H Morgan in Common Pleas Court on behalf of his year old son claiming the infant’s face was permanently scarred during a caesarean birth operation and seeks 25000 in damages.

Clarence C. Meek S. Shannon Ave Common Pleas Theron H. Morgan

Mrs Cheadle Dies at 66 in Athens Route 5

Mrs. Leska Cheadle 66 of Athens Route 5 died Wednesday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. She lived in Athens 22 years, was a Bates Methodist Church member, and is survived by two daughters and four sons among others. Funeral Friday at Bates Methodist Church with burial at Downington. Friends may call at daughter Mrs Steinmetz’s home.

Leska Cheadle Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Meigs County Bates Methodist Church WSCS William G. Cheadle Ermyl Cheadle Dayton Kenneth Ernest Cheadle Long Bottom Clara Meadows Vera Lillie Akron Ardith Byrely Lancaster Edith Byrely Albany RD Ernest Lynch Frank van Lynch Prospect Worth Lynch

Columbus Man Faces Contempt Charge Here

Elmer Whitlatch of Columbus was to appear in Common Pleas Court to answer contempt of court charges for failing to pay weekly support of his two children. The claim cites a former wife Minnie Whitlatch Pincelli and a February 1945 Athens divorce decree ordering $15 weekly.

Elmer Whitlatch Columbus Common Pleas Court Whitlatch Minnie Whitlatch Pincelli Athens

Guard Drills Tonight At Athens Armory

Athens National Guard unit holds its regular weekly drill at the Armory this evening at 7 30. Capt Erle Bridgewater Jr urges interested individuals to attend.

Athens National Guard Erle Bridgewater, Jr

Mary Glavin Fined for Intoxication in Mayor's Court

Mary Glavin aged 21 of 67 Washington Street paid a $5 fine plus costs in mayor's court Thursday after pleading guilty to a police charge of intoxication.

Mary Glavin Washington St

Weekend Parking Suggestions Listed

Athens police urge weekend visitors for Ohio University Homecoming and the Southeastern Ohio Education Association conference to limit driving. They advise Friday shopping, parking on Saturday afternoons, leaving cars at home if possible, walking for sightseeing, moving cars to less crowded areas, and early deliveries to the business district.

Athens Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Education Association

Shirley Elected To District Elk Post

Roy Shirley of Athens was elected treasurer of the South Central District Elks Lodges at a Chillicothe convention last weekend. More than 700 Elks attended, a district record, with a parade and social events. Athens lodge sent 13 members.

Roy Shirley Athens Elks Lodges Chillicothe Athens Lodge

Marriage Advice From Sam Abernathy

Sam Abernathy quips that marriage needs open minds and fewer open mouths. He tolerates his wife’s hats and watercress and cream cheese salad while he keeps quiet about her tastes. He also endures her comments on his cherished chair by the fire.

Sam Missus

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