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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1952

Page

6

Athens County men return home as 68th discharge filed

About 28 more Athens County veterans discharged in October bring total released papers to 68 since returns began. Discharges show 15 in Germany, 10 in Korea, two in the United States and one reenlisted. A GOP farm plank critique was aired at a 250 strong Athens County Democrats campaign dinner led by U S Undersecretary James McCormick.

Athens County Selective Service Board Draft Board Athens Korea Germany United States James A. Klienbriel Nelsonville Harold G. Lewis Clarence G. Bateman Car R. Rosser Robert Boggs Coolville William F. Lowry Jacksonville Freeman J. Riley Amesville Clarence J. Sinnett Kenneth L. Skinner Bobby E. Collins William R. Rigney Glouster Pearl M. Scott Ermil L. Scurlock Leo D. Mace Mineral Guard F. Dickens Millfield Virgil E. Reed Clyde W. Cornell Roscoe B. Frost Danny G. Arnold James M. Dewhurst William R. Kerr William Kesterson Joseph D. Kittle Jack D. Parsons Buchtel Carl D. Ford Coalville Harry F. Holdcroft Robert E. Tippie Ronald O. Hudnall Frost Marine Corps Congress Hotel Berry U. S James McCormick Vincennes Ind McCormick Dwight Eisenhower Richard Nixon Nixon John Sparkman John Bricker Robert Taft Eisenhower Gov. Stevenson E. B. Young, Jr Democrats Oral Daugherty Truman

Athens High Honor Roll List Is Announced

Athens High School reveals its first period honor roll for 1952 53 under Principal Don Thomann. Thirteen seniors 11.4 percent of the class named with grades B or above include Geneva Wilson Elien Tullis Dick Barker Don Lee Phyllis Peterson Joan Sylvester Richard St Clair Sydney Clark Bob Mathews Richard Peters Richard Slater Pat Williams Suzy Sheperd. Juniors lead with 16.4 percent named Barbara Arnold Doris Hixenbaugh Arthur Hawkins Ralph Miller Ellie Baker Sheff Cutler Anne Goddard Janet Hill Barbara Nellis Joy Ann Salyers Dennis White Bill Clippinger Marilyn Jackson Eddie Nunemaker Jon Thackery Larry Williams Nancy Wright Margaret Elliott. Sophomores at 14.3 percent include Bill Algeo Mike Hamilton Betty Hope Ted Krauss Dick Oberholzer Ronald Williams Betty Beckley Keith Bigley Gaige Paulsen Beth Collins Jan Musser plus Jim Taylor Jane Barker Karen Hunsicker Mac Morrison Gordon Scott John Cornwell Ann Guerra Phil Saunders Mary Lou Wichterman.

Athens High School Don Thomann Geneva Wilson Elien Tullis Dick Barker Don Lee Phyllis Peterson Joan Sylvester Richard St. Clair Sydney Clark Bob Mathews Richard Peters Richard Slater Pat Williams Suzy Sheperd Barbara Arnold Doris Hixenbaugh Arthur Hawkins Ralph Miller Ellie Baker Sheff Cutler Anne Goddard Janet Hill Barbara Nellis Joy Ann Salyers Dennis White Bill Clippinger Marilyn Jackson Eddie Nunemaker Jon Thackery Larry Williams Nancy Wright Margaret Elliott Bill Algeo Mike Hamilton Betty Hope Ted Krauss Dick Oberholzer Ronald Williams Betty Beckley Keith Bigley Gaige Paulsen Beth Collins Jan Musser Jim Taylor Jane Barker Karen Hunsicker Mac Morrison Gordon Scott John Cornwell Ann Guerra Phil Saunders Mary Lou Wichterman

Cornerstone Ceremony Planned for New Episcopal Church in Athens

The Rt. Rev. Henry Wise Hobson will officiate at the cornerstone setting of the Church of the Good Shepherd on 64 University Terrace. The 1953-branch edifice, designed by David Maxfield, seats 280, includes a parish hall and a $14,500 pipe organ to be installed summer 1953. The ceremony features Canterbury Club readings and church leaders, with the cornerstone containing sealed records.

Henry Wise Hobson Episcopal Diocese of Hobson William H. Herbert Thomas Hughes Ohio University Canterbury Club Episcopal H. E. Arment Carpenter and East State Streets New Athens Episcopal Church Southern Ohio Diocese Athens Oxford Columbus David Maxfield Aeolian- Skinner College W. H. Herbert D. H. Rutherford W. H. Olpp Roger Connor

25 School Bands To Play Here Saturday

Twenty five high school bands join the Ohio University band for a second annual band day at the Western Michigan Ohio U game in Ohio Stadium. Bands will march to the stadium at 1 p.m. and perform flag ceremonies and three selections at halftime under Charles Minelli.

Ohio University Ohio U Ohio Stadium Charles Minelli Athens Edward Baas Buchtel John Hoy Carbton Hill

Births and admissions at ShelterinG Arms Hospital

Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Richard Selleck of Athens a daughter. New admissions include Delbert Chase Athens Mrs Marjorie Savage Millfield Keren Smith Athens Frederic Webb Thornville Leonard Viney Glouster Harry Howard Athens Mrs Tommy Burchfield Athens Harry Carsey Athens Ralph Hutchins Athens. Discharges include Joseph Kottgan Millfield Chester Simpson Millfield William Abraham Athens Mrs Bertha Hunter Nelsonville Mrs Winnie Carter New Marshfield Wilma Ferrell Glouster Luther Cruikshank Chauncey Barbara Bolin Albany.

Richard Selleck Athens Delbert Chase Marjorie Savage Millfield Keren Smith Frederic Webb Thornville Leonard Viney Glouster Harry Howard Tommy Burchfield Harry Carsey Ralph Hutchins Joseph Kottgan Chester Simpson William Abraham Bertha Hunter Nelsonville Winnie Carter New Marshfield Wilma Ferrell Luther Cruikshank Chauncey Barbara Bolin Albany

Eagles Secretary to Attend National Conference

Roy E. Sams secretary of Ath ens Aerie 529 Fraternal Order of Eagles will attend a Saturday conference of Eagle secretaries in Columbus. F E Cook president says the meeting will discuss methods to improve community service activities of the lodges.

Roy E. Sams Athens Aerie Order of Eagles Columbus F. E. Cook

Butter Poultry Eggs Prices in Cincinnati Market

AP report lists Cincinnati prices for eggs and poultry including consumer and wholesale grades. Medium white eggs 64-6744 for white and 62-66% for brown and mixed. other egg grades 45-485 and 47-49% with current receipts. Poultry figures show fryers over 2% pounds at 31-32, heavy hens 20-22, turkeys young hens 36-37 and young toms 32. Butter wholesale 76 with butterfat premium 57 and regular 52. Potatoes 4.65-5-75.

Cincinnati U.S

Stewart Man Dies Thursday in Stewart

Charles F. Wells, 78, died Thursday afternoon at his Stewart home after a weeks long illness. A native of North Adams Massachusetts, he lived in Washington and Athens counties for 19 years and served in the Spanish and American Wars. He belonged to Athens Camp 78 United Spanish War Veterans. Survivors include his wife Larncie Elder Wells of Stewart and five Milford New Hampshire children Milo Elmer Theodore and two daughters Mary and Lillian plus several grandchildren. Arrangements are with Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home.

Charles F. Wells Stewart North Adams Mass Wells Washington Athens Athens Camp 78 United Larncie Elder Wells Mary Muro Lillian Carlisle Milo Elmer Theodore Wells Milford N. H Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes Funeral Home

Officials Plan To Attend State Meet

Roberta Steenrod Nelsonville Tri-Hi-Y president and adviser Mrs Victor Goedicke will attend the state Hi- Y and Tri-Hi-Y committee meeting in Columbus. Steenrod and Charles Douglas Lancaster Hi-Y member will represent District 33 serving Lancaster Logan Nelsonville and Athens clubs. The conference will set general policy for 1500 Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y clubs with 70 delegates from Ohio. Robert Snee Athens associate area executive will be general secretary for Southeastern Ohio during the conference.

Roberta Steenrod Nelsonville Victor Goedicke Athens Columbus Steenrod Charles Douglas Lancaster Logan Ohio Robert Snee Southeastern Ohio

Athens planning committee forms for Community Chest revival

Eleven Athens civic leaders join Mayor Seel's special planning panel following a district meeting of the Ohio Citizens Council for Health and Welfare. The panel will study Athens civic problems and consider reviving the Athens Community Chest, discontinued in 1951.

Athens Peter B. Seel Ohio Citizens Council For Health and Welfare Athens Community Chest Lorin C. Staats Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Rowena Sprout Athens County Child Welfare Board James V. Rice Clarke Daily Red Cross Dean Irma Voigt Denver White Athens County Welfare Department Drell H. Goff C. B. Nye Richard Banks Harper C. Pendry Athens Board of Trade Prof L. C. Staats Citizens Council Margaret Maxwell Southeastern District C. H. Creed Athens State Hospital White Staats Athens Kiwanis Club Ohio Citizens’ Council Perry County Dan

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