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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1947

Page

2

Greek Lad Who Endured Occupation Enters Athens High School

A nineteen year old Greek immigrant Gus Kara George, known as Kostia, enters Athens High School after arriving from Greece last October. He endured four years under Nazi occupation, helped family, and now attends sophomore classes in arithmetic English algebra art and welfare. Two 19 year olds were hurt in a highway crash near Chauncey in dense fog involving a car driven by Joe Tritipo. Moore and Grubb, both injured, were treated. others escaped unhurt. Two arrests followed weekend patrols with Frazee fined for unsafe operation and Simonton fined for insufficient brakes.

Athens Gus Karageorge Gus America Greece Kostia Maria Irene Karponesi George Court St Mary George Ohio University Youngstown Chauncey State Highway Patrol Lewis Moore S. May Ave Blaine Grubb Hudson Ave Joe D. Tritipo E. State St Justice of the Peace L. B. Higgins Pomeroy Frazee Lloyd A. Simonton Nelsonville Oral Daugherty

Athens County 4-H Delegation Heads to Ohio 4-H Congress

A group of three 4-H Club members and two advisors from Athens County depart for the 30th annual Ohio 4-H Club Congress at Ohio State University September 8 to 12. Leaders Shirley Heiser May Frost and Galen Mescher along with advisors Mrs W G Munn and Betty Bryan will join peers from across the state for discussions on program improvements, tours, and family life lectures.

Athens County Ohio State University Ross Wright Shirley Heiser Trimble May Frost Frost Galen Dean Meseher Amesville W. G. Munn Albany Betty Bryan the Plains Ohio Shirley Heisers Galen Mescher Mesehher Swift Kroger Grocery and Baking Co

OU Branch Registration Begins Monday

Ohio University's three branches start registration this week with Portsmouth on Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chillicothe on Wednesday and Zanesville on Friday. Classes begin Monday Sept 15 with Athene campus events Sept 19 20 and nonresident faculty to Athens Saturday for meetings and a luncheon at Howard Hall.

Ohio University Portsmouth Albert C. Gubitz Chillicothe Zanesville Gubitz Athens John C. Baker Howard Hall Ewing Auditorium

Surplus Goods List Received by Veterans Administration

A list of materials offered for sale by the War Assets Administration has been received at the Veterans Administration Office, 8 President St., according to N. K. Blosser. Included are Jeeps, trailers, trucks, industrial equipment, machine tools, generating plants, diesel engines, farm machinery, welders, furnaces, plumbing and heating gear, photographic and office supplies, cash registers, hand tools, fire extinguishers, apparel and drugs.

War Assets Administration Veterans Administration Office President St N. K. Blosser

Births and surgeries listed at Sheltering Arms Hospital

A local hospital notes a string of births and medical procedures. Listings include new parents in Athens and surrounding towns with several major surgeries and multiple medical cases across Athens The Plains The Plains Wellston Chauncey Glouster Millfield Racine Trimble Pomeroy Albany Long Bottom.

Betty Karns Athens Wayne Milhoun Long Bottom Elizabeth Chapman Clifford Banfield Chauncey Robert Bullock Betty Duckler Elizabeth Willis Millfield Walter Davis Willard Easler Glouster Gordon Ruth Shade Clifford Roush Racine Wilbur Cartwright Rudolph Carter Janet Earich Trimble Charles Lewis Middleport Dale Whaley Albany Judith White Helen Heilman Pomeroy William Stalder the Plains William Slater

Physician, Brother of Athens Man, Dies at 77

Dr. Albert F. Kahler who practiced medicine in New Holland Pickaway County for 44 years died Monday at 77. Survivors include his widow a son Grimes of Charleston West Virginia a brother George Kahler of Athens and two sisters Mrs Margaret Wilson and Mrs Geneva Emerson of Columbus. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Washington Court House Albert F. Kahler New Holland Pickaway County Grimes Charleston W. Va George Kahler E. State St Athens Margaret Wilson Geneva Emerson Columbus

Jury To Hear Pickett Trial Is Elected

The jury for the Marion Hetheo Pickett and Bill Pickett trial was chosen by 10:30 this morning after extensive voir dire. Indicted Aug 27 for breaking into the Hocking Valley Mining Co. powder storehouse near Kimberly, stealing $90 worth of pellet powder, and burning the building.

Marion Hetheo Pickett Bill Pickett Hocking Valley Mining Co Kimberly Pickett Erle Bridgewater, Jr Bridgewater Gordon Gray William Sisson Trimble Willard Walton Anna Vercoe Athens Ralph Byron Near Frost Carl Wright Glouster Carl Pettit Nelsonville Frank Caldwell Coolville Estelle Hamilton Amesville Harmon Keirns Millfield P. T. Winner Stewart Adolph Earich Florence Atkinson Fred Wemmer Everett Hewlett George Bateman Elza Linscott Frank Joyce Louis Lowes Don Bumgardner Lou Davis Floyd Brown Maywood Byers Gordon Tolliver Merle Love Gilbert Adams Frank Pickett Eugene Pickett Homer Mourn Stella Mourn Fred Pritz Eugene McQuaid

Eight Fined in Athens Court for Intoxication

Six men and two women pled guilty to intoxication charges before Mayor Franz Woodworth. Electa Evans of 80 Mill Street was fined 50 dollars. Edward Leighty 69 of Moore Avenue Andy Johnson 29 of 58 West Washington Street Clarence Ash 59 of Union Street were fined five dollars each. Carl Bobo 27 of Alliance Bart Porter 61 of Albany Route 1 also fined five dollars. Emory Burchfield 44 of Nelsonville Route 2 and Carlos Sams 50 of Athens Route 4 were fined five dollars.

Franz Woodworth Electa Evans Mill St Athens Edward Leighty Moore Ave Andy Johnson W. Washington St Clarence Ash W. Union St Carl Bobo Alliance Bart Porter Albany Emory Burchfield Nelsonville Carlos Sams

Matheny Extradition Completed Saturday

William Matheny returned to Athens County in custody of Sheriff George Bateman after extradition from Fairmont West Virginia where he was arrested following an Aug. 21 jail escape. He was indicted for breaking and entering on Aug. 27 for a Nelsonville burglary on July 5 involving $25 in merchandise. Trial date not set.

William Matheny Athens County George Bateman Matheny Fairmont W. Va Nelsonville John Ashton

Minor Crash Causes Minor Damage on E Carpenter Street

William T. Iles, 63, of Logan, and Harold H. Jeffers, 24, of Basil Route 1, were involved when Jeffers tried to pass while pulling out from behind a truck on E. Carpenter Street. No injuries were reported, and only minor damage occurred to both vehicles per Chief Joseph B. Grogan.

E. Carpenter St William T. Iles Logan Harold H. Jeffers Basil Route 1 Joseph B. Grogan

East Side Power Service Interruption Reported

An outage on the east side of Athens occurred Sunday between 3 and 4 am. E. C. Wyatt, general foreman of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co, said high winds caused trees to brush two primary lines, leading to the burn and power loss.

Athens E. C. Wyatt Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Wyatt

Jacob Reibel Dies Monday in Gallipolis Funeral planned

Jacob Reibel of Spring Ave died Monday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after an extended illness. He leaves his wife Margaret a son Robert and a daughter Mary Virginia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Ewing's funeral home with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening.

Pomeroy Jacob Reibel Spring Ave Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Margaret Robert Mary Virginia Ewing Beech Grove Cemetery

Athens Scout Troop 55 Plans Fall Activities

Athens Boy Scout Troop 55 will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church after a summer hiatus. New scoutmaster Paul Dodge and a refreshed committee outline fall plans including a father son banquet, hikes and camps, plus a senior explorer post for boys over 15. Leadership positions will be open.

Athens First Presbyterian Church Paul Jack) Dodge Dodge McBee Carpenter St H. H. Roseberry Irvin Dickman Carl Sylvester Wesley Miller Dickman Ed Goodwin

County Grange Meeting Slated at Troy Grange

Athens County Pomona Grange will meet Thursday at Troy Grange Coolville. Everett H Carbaugh deputy master says Pomona Grange will provide refreshments. Subordinate dress and cookie winners must bring entries for county elimination contests. Fifth degree will be conferred. sixth degree in Columbus on Nov 13 before National Degree conferment.

Athens County Pomona Grange Troy Grange Coolville Everett H. Carbaugh Everett Carbaugh Columbus

Rites Held for Stillborn Daughter Linda Sue Keirns

Funeral services were held for Linda Sue Keirns the stillborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Keirns at HoopER Ridge Cemetery grave Tuesday at 10 30 a m Survivors include the parents three sisters Donna Jean Doris June and Freda Louise and grandparents Mr and Mrs H M Williams Athens Route 4 and Marvin Keirns Millfield Route 1

Linda Sue Keirns Carl Keirns Millfield Hooper Ridge Donna Jean Doris June Freda Louise H. M. Williams Athens Marvin Keirns

WCTU Plans County Conclave Attendance

GLOUSTER The WCTU will meet in the Church of Christ Tuesday at 7 30 p m. County president Mrs Star key will attend. Plans will be made to attend the county convention in Athens on September 24.

Waterloo PTA Plans Meeting At High School

Waterloo PTA members and prospective members are invited to a meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the high school. Mrs. Reba Withers, PTA president, invites attendance and discussion.

Waterloo Pta Reba Withers

Masons to Meet at Paramathia Lodge 25 F and A M

Regular meeting of Paramathia Lodge 25 F and AM will be held Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m announced by Raymond W Webb worshipful master.

Paramathia Lodge Raymond W. Webb

Glouster Booster Club Elects Officers Plans Drive

Glouster High School Athletic Boosters Club elected Dr. C. F. Patton as president and Lee Settles as secretary-treasurer. The group aims to recruit members, raise funds for football and basketball equipment, and promote the Friday kickoff against South Zanesville September 12 with a big turnout.

Glouster South Zanesville

Markets include varied eggs and poultry prices and butter figures

Market notes list egg grades U S A large 649 A medium 58 U S B large 56 and 58 extras No 1 and 2 current receipts 50 poultry weights and fryers roasters broilers leg horn and light roasters 13 butter wholesale prints and butterfat premiums and regular prices potatoes 3 00 4 50.

U.S. A U.S. B

Livestock Market Rebounds With Broad Gains Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

The market shows increased demand as hogs, cattle, and calves rise. Early trade higher, with good and choice hogs at 29.00 to 29.10 per 100 pounds and cattle generally steady to higher, vealers opening lower, and sheep and lambs near steady levels amid active buyer interest.

Lowedium

Smokeless Coal Talk Highlighted at Sunday Creek Board

The September meeting of the Sunday Creek Valley Board of Commerce in American Legion Hall features L. C. Karrick of Nelsonville discussing smokeless coal production from the Hocking Sunday Creek valley. Directors report finances and membership. secretary Ernest Jones invites unjoined members to sign up before the meeting.

Ernest Jones

Harry Twins Rites Held Sunday in Kansas City

Funeral services for Darrell Wilbert and Danny Robert Harry were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at John S. Blower funeral home in Kansas City Missouri. Rev Eugene Brown led scripture reading and prayer. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery in Athens. The twins were sons of Foster and Mrs. Harry formerly of Glouster now in Kansas City.

Glouster Darrell Wilbert Danny Robert Harry Kansas City John S. Blower Eugene Brown Glouster Methodist Church West Union St Athens Foster Harry Foster

Trimble J T School Opening Set Tuesday

Trimble Township District and Jacksonville Trimble Rural District announce fall semester opening Tuesday morning. Buses will operate and schools will be in session until noon. The afternoon will be devoted to organizational matters and class schedule planning.

Glouster Trimble Township Jacksonville-Trimble

Study Club Sets First Meeting for Sept 15

GLOUSTER The Junior Progressive Study Club schedules its season opening for Sept 15 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Ralph Darling hosting at her Maple Street residence.

Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club Ralph Darling Maple St

Children's Homes Cited By WSCS

Glouster Methodist Church WSCS met Thursday with Mrs. W. D. Witham presiding and Mrs. Eugene Brown leading devotions. Program chair Roy Davis spoke on "The Birthright of Every Child" describing homes supported by the church. Refreshments were served afterward.

Glouster WSCS Glouster Methodist Church W. D. Witham Eugene Brown Roy Davis Methodist Church Ann Williams Lou Munden Sara W. Willis Elizabeth Ellis

Skinner Family Visit From New York and Denver

Mrs. Rob ert Skinner Jr of New York City spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Skinner Sr Another daughter Mrs Thomas Sprott returned to Denver after a month with her parents Here in New York City and Denver context.

Glouster Robert Skinner, Jr New York City Robert Skinner

Glouster Personal Notes Include Local Visits and Travels

Glouster society notices report Mr and Mrs Willis Blower and son Jimmie visiting Frazenburg for the annual homecoming. Paul McAllister and Mrs Henry Williams travel to Michigan to visit relatives in Dearborn and Clinton. James Bulloch and daughter Emsma visit from Lorain, with Mrs Bulloch remaining on Taylor Ridge. Co A King and Mae Putnam of Columbus spend the weekend with William Hilaman in Pennsville and join Mr and Mrs M M Bryson for supper.

Glouster Willis Blower Jimmie Frazenburg Paul McAllister Henry Williams Michigan Max Williams Dearborn C. Ly Merritt Clinton James Jimmie) Bulloch Lorain James Bulloch Emsma

NORITO Promises Fast Relief for Rheumatic Pain

Thousands of sufferers from rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis praise NORITO a fast acting formula that relieves painful muscular aches. The ad guarantees relief within three doses or money refunded urging readers to see their druggist and buy NORITO now.

Norito

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Robert W. McCreanor Kenneth M. Styer Tritipo Graham B. H. Pugh Hoover D. V. Snyder Tarlton, O Roy Deeter Medical Service Department Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association E. Broad St Columbus, Ohio Building and Loan Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens, Ohio Sheltering Arms Hospital Francis Efaw Lorenzo Coon John Adams Wilmont May Wellston Frank Grim East Side Court Brothers Produce W. State St WCTU Glouster News Booster Club Cincinnati Livestock Athens Livestock Market R. E. McCammon Economy Savings & Loan CO Athens County Savings & Loan CO Masonic Temple H. G. Householder Harry J-T New York Illiamson Triplife Furnace Williamson Heater Company Williamson W. Davis G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Meat Department O. E. Clyse Dan Bartlett Mgr
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