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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1946

Page

5

Rorick Reunion At Wes Brandenbergs Salem

A descendant reunion of Henry and Anna Hunt er Rorick was held Sunday at Wes Brandenberg’s home in Salem with noon cafeteria style dinner. Attendees included numerous Brandenbergs McDonalds Horns and other area families from Salem Mansfield Columbus and New Marshfield. Also announced is the birth of Joe Kelly Trout born Aug 5 at Shelter Arms Hospital to C H Trout and Leota Kelly of Harlingen Ky.

Wes Vandenbergs Henry Anna Hunter Rorick Ves Brandenberg Salem Ray Brandenberg Earl Brandenberg Robert Vern Brandenberg Terry Shaffer Mansfield George McDonald Marlene Idaho Wayne Dayton Elmer Horn Phyllis Roger Terry Columbus Fern Hill Betty Billy Charlotte William Cline Harold Locke Merle Cantor the Plains Roe Rorick Carl Raymond Allen New Marshfield Floyd Wilkes Charles Grace Helen Deane Wes Branden Burg Alonzo Grace Glencoe Oou C. H. Trout Sunnyside Drive Sheltering Arms Hospital Joe Kelly Trout Trout Leota Kelly Harlingen, Ky Scott's

Sparkling Skin Promise From Water Advice

An advice column extols drinking eight glasses of water daily for sparkling eyes and clearer skin. It notes water can normalize dry or oily skin, urges carrying a bottle, and suggests placing it where busy people will see it. It also reports social notes of residents returning home for Labor Day weekend and family visits near Trimble and Columbus.

Alicia Hart Fountain of Eternal Youth Ponce de Leon

Three judge panel to decide Norris fate in first degree murder case

In Athens County a three judge tribunal hears twelve witnesses in the final phase of Eddie Norris’s first degree murder trial. The state calls five witnesses from the five day trial. Norris’s father will testify for the defense. Norris previously pleaded guilty to the dawn slaying of Forest Male on June 14. The panel includes O F Rowland, Earl Parker, and Edgar Ervin. A decision on whether Norris faces the electric chair or life imprisonment was expected late today or tomorrow.

Common Pleas Court Eddie Norris Math.j Euany Dara Ge Ereer Norris Forest Ohio O. F. Rowland Athens County Earl Parker Pike County Edgar Ervin Pomeroy

Four Men Fined on Intoxication Charges by Mayor Woodworth

Four men arrested over the weekend on intoxication charges were fined 35 and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth. The defendants were Willard Clark of Athens Route 4, Wilbur McDonald of 42 Stella Avenue, Harry Palen of Athens, and Arthur E. Downey of 791 West State Street. Downey also received a 10 day suspended jail sentence conditioned on good behavior.

Franz Woodworth Willard Clark Athens Wilbur McDonald Stella Avenue Harry Palen Arthur E. Downey W. State Downey

Two Arrested On Charges of Non-Support

George Van Dyke of New England was bound over to the Grand Jury after pleading guilty to non-support and is held on a $1,000 bond set by Mayor Franz Woodworth. The 30-year-old father of two was arrested Saturday by Sheriff George Bateman and Deputy Frank Joyce on a warrant filed last November by his wife. Arthur F. Boyles Jr. was released to Huron County officers to face non-support charges there. K. F. Dewey of Athens faced hotel bill skip charges in Lima, but a settlement led to charges being dropped.

George van Dyke New England Franz Woodworth George Bateman Frank Joyce van Dyke Athens Bateman Arthur F. Boyles, Jr Huron County Boyles Huron K. F Dewey Lima Allen County Dewey

A J Syx Rites Tuesday in Athens for 77 Year Old Miner

Andrew J Jack Syx 77 died early Sunday at his family home 18 Franklin Ave. He mined in the Hocking Valley for more than 50 years and grew up in Nelsonville before moving to Athens in 1919. Survived by four daughters all teachers and a grandson Stephan Immel. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Athens Presbyterian Church burial in W Union St Cemetery. Friends may call at Jagers funeral home until service time.

Andrew J Jack) Syx Franklin Ave Syx Hocking Valley Nelsonville Athens Rachel Pugh Bertha New Marshfield Fern E. E. Erwin Imogene Syx G. Rimmel Rachel Syx Roosevelt Salinas Calif Alec Willbur J. Syx Birmingham Ala Stephan G. Immel John Alabama Athens Presbyterian Church W. Union St Jagers

Infant Daughter of Former Resident Dies in Fultonham

Julietta Sue Boyd seven month old daughter of Pfe and Mrs Robert Boyd died Saturday at home in East Fultonham. Her mother Kathryn Grimes is from near Athens. Father just returned to Ft McClelland Alabama after furlough and will return today for funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. at the residence. Also surviving are half sister Roberta Ann Wiggins and grandparents Roy E Grimes Fultonham Arthur Boyd Frazenburg and Mrs Francis Boyd South Zanesville. Masons to Meet Paramuthia Lodge No 2 FRAM will hold regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. per Ira W Burnfield.

Julietta Sue Boyd Pfe Robert Boyd East Fultonham Boyd Kathryn Grimes Athens Pfe. Boyd Ft. McClelland Ala Roberta Ann Wiggins Roy E. Grimes Fultonham Arthur Boyd Frazenburg Francis Boyd South Zanesville

Rent Control Registration Here May Surpass Fairfield County

Over 400 Athens County landlords registered during the first four days of the federal rent control regime. Fred E K Schroeder says the total may reach 5,000 by October 15, potentially surpassing Fairfield County's 4,000. A Q and A outlines penalties, registration duties, and where tenants can obtain rent details after October 15. The Worstell Building Rent Control Office operates weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fairfield County Athens County Fred EK. Schroeder Schroeder

Averts Injury In Auto Crash At Haydenville Route 33

Max E. McKinley escaped injury when his car overturned after a wheel came off near Haydenville, as reported by the State Highway Patrol. John F. Mindigo of Corning and Joe Lane Galvin of Chauncey were fined after pleading guilty to speeding and driving on the wrong side of Route 33. Franklin Conrad of Athens pleaded guilty to driving with insufficient brakes after arrest on Route 33.

Max E. McKinley Logan Haydensville State Highway Patrol Franz Woodworth John F. Mindigo Corning Min' ‘Digo Highway Patrol Joe Lane Galvin W. D. Hines Chauncey Franklin Conrad Route 2 Athens Woodworth

Births and admissions at Shelter-ing Arms Hospital

Births reported in Athens and Plains with two daughters and two sons. New admissions include David Phillips of Gloucester for medical care and Audra Shaw of Athens for medical. Discharges list Mrs Richard Armstrong with daughter in Nelsonville and others from Athens Chauncey New Marshfield and Glouster. Rev Howard Rogers noted in New Marshfield.

Francis Efaw Athens James Nagle Howard Wingo Donald Hoisington Fred Bumgardener Plains Thomas Winning David Phillips Glouster Medcal Audra Shaw Medical Richard Armstrong Nelsonville Edgar Moorhead Carol Cline Chauncey Lucille Moore Howard Rogers New Marshfield

OU Vet Registration Officer Transferred

Bernard D. Osborne, registration officer for the Veterans Administration at Ohio University, is transferred to the regional VA office in Cincinnati. A 1941 OU graduate, he arrived last April to work with Dr. Victor Whitehouse, who will assume registration duties until a replacement is named. The veterans coordinator now operates from the Student Center Building second floor after moving from Cutler Hall.

Bernard D. Osborne Veterans’ Administration Ohio University Cincinnati Ohio U Osborne Victor Whitehouse Veterans

Rutherford Honored by Ohio Insurance Agents for Public Service

Dwight H. Rutherford of Athens received the Paul Revere Trophy at the Ohio Association of Insurance Agents annual banquet. State Sen. Theodore M. Gray praised Rutherford's twenty years in Athens life and his service as co-chair of the county war bond drive, Rotary treasurer, and church executive board member.

Dwight H. Rutherford Athens Ohio Association of Insurance Agents Theodore M. Gray Professional Underwriters Society Rutherford Paul Revere Insurance Board of Athens County Rotary Club Christ Episcopal Church Athens High School Ohio University AB Commerce Shrine, Phi Delta Theta Ohio Association For Insurance Agents, Inc Ohio National Association Gray

Nancy Clark Dies Sunday in Coolville

Nancy Clark 83 died Sunday morning at an Athens rest home after an extended illness. Survived by daughter Mary Clark Akron sister Ida Stevens Portland Ohio and brother Charles Gilbert Coolville. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm Rev W C Dennis White Funeral Home burial Troy Baptist Cemetery near Frost.

Coolville Nancy Clark Athens van Buren Clark Mary Clark Akron Ida Stevens Portland Charles Gilbert W. C. Dennis White Funeral Troy Baptist Cemetery Frost

Leo P. Fagan Dies at 55 in Sheltering Arms Hospital

Leo Patrick Fagan 55 of 15 Oak Ave died suddenly Sunday after an operation in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Son of Mathew and Mary Fagan, he leaves two brothers Rev. Father Fagan in Columbus who faces surgery and Robert M. Fagan of Cincinnati. Funeral set for Tuesday 9 p.m. at St Pauls with Mt Calvary burial. Holy Name Society and friends to meet at Jagers funeral home Monday 7:30 p.m. to recite Rosary. calling hours available.

Leo Patrick Fagen Sheltering Arms Mathew Mary Fagan Father Fagan Columbus Robert M.fagan Cincinnati St Paul's Mt. Calvary Camatoari The Holy Name Society Friends Jagers Funeral Home

Lone Draft Registrant Is Rejected At Fort Hayes

A single registrant called for induction was rejected after examination at Fort Hayes. Selective Service Board 1 also reported the return from service of Leon Malcolm of Guysville. The Sunday thermometer reached 92 degrees, the hottest in weeks, with a 65 degree low and 90 high on Saturday. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France announced the figures.

Fort Hayes Selective Service Board 1 Leon J. Malcolm Guysville C. N. France

Class Start Delayed To Harvest Peaches

Public schools reopen here after a week’s postponement by board action to allow students to help harvest the bumper peach crop in the Lakeside area. Hooper Homecoming at Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Sunday September 15 features Sunday school at 10 am and an afternoon preaching service by Rev Daniel Teather Gicuster. public invited.

Um—Public Schools Hooper Hooper Ridge Church of Christwill Daniel Teather Gicuster

Ohio University President and families return from vacations

The article lists President John C. Baker of Ohio University and his daughter Elizabeth returning home from North Chatham Massachusetts. Mrs Baker and daughters Eleanor and Anne plan train travel next weekend. It also covers several other Athens area families travel home from vacations including the Barrs, Goodwins, Baedeckers, Rankins, and Hawkins. It notes outings to Groton Long Point and Newark area visits with mentions of theater in New York and summer jobs. A death of L. Dutton is recorded along with a great grandchild born to William Ray Palmer Jr in Columbus.

John C. Baker Ohio University Elizabeth Union St North Chatham Mass Don Barr Lancaster St Groton Long Point New London Conn Barr Lighthouse Inn Griswold Edgemere Manor Connecticut Patt Goodwin G. Fox Co Hartford Ohio State University Sallie Hawkins Harry, McKinstry Cedar Foint Athens Miss Hawkins Jane Grovter E. State St. Ao Harry 2. Foster Blaine R. Goldsberry W. F. Burke Rydal Bank Ont George H. Class Barnesville William Ray Palmer Columbus Cless Weld Maine Glen Falls N. X George H. Cless

Club Calendar and Scheduled Meetings Listed

Catholic Ladies of Columbia postpones a Monday meeting to follow Leo Fagan services at Jagers Funeral Home. Athens Chapter No 175 OES set for Monday September 9 at 7 30 p m with initiation. Esther Class meets Monday at 7 30 p m with Mrs W Connell E State St. Eagles Ladies Auxiliary meets Monday at 8 p m with a dance after.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia R. of ©. Hall Leo Fagan Jagers Funeral Home Aoa Eo Athens Chapiter Order of Eastern Star Esther William Connett E. State St Eagles P. m Eagles Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rorick Business and Professional Women's Club Cline ‘Building Sparkle Yoa Grace E. Pinney Mabel Swartz J. C. Bolin Paul Bolin Trimble Sharma Elien Boudinot Imillfield Bolin J. €. Bolin, Jr Ralph Edward Athens County Landlords Register Society A. Jack Syx Paramuthia Lodge No. 2 FRAM Ira W. Burnfield Coats Robert Hollingsworth Met S. Court St Sesend Ave Gallipetis Leo P. Fagan Eae Athens County Savings & Loan CO Masonic Temple Howsholder Harold J. Baedecker Phillip S. Shannon Ave East Maplewood N. J Baedecker H. J. Baedecker Harold Rankin iManasquan Beach N. J Betsch Frank Rossi West Englewood Charles Heintz William Partlow L. Dutton Grant Hospital Dutton Doris Partlow Norito Orito Athens Heating & Insulating Co W. Wash Congress St Security Bank Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters the Security Bank Federal Defosit Insurance Corporation Court Street Wamon MAN Berry Hotel Araile Complete Line Frozen Foods Court Brothers W. State St Court St California 2D Ranches IFC Grimes Golden O. E. Cryse RB. L. Thenspeen
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