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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1950

Page

8

U S Pastor Describes Europe Trip And World Leadership

The Rev Harold F Kellogg told the Athens Kiwanis Club of a six week Europe tour returning Aug 13 from France aboard the Queen Mary. He cited postwar recovery in England and Holland, noted Berlin ruins from Allied bombs, and contrasted Swiss scenery with American life while stressing responsibility that accompanies leadership.

United States Harold F. Kellogg Athens France Kellogg England Holland Germany Switzerland

Athens Police Discuss Traffic and Parking Measures

Athens police chief J B Grogan outlined traffic fixes to Rotarians including expanding off street parking and building lots to ease congestion while by passes would cost three quarters of a million dollars per mile. He noted 400 parking meters and a new 30 mile per hour limit reducing speed on key avenues and urged uniform traffic codes and better facilities. junior police youth program also described. Ohio University expects fall enrollment between 4500 and 4600 on campus plus about 600 in branch campuses totaling around 5200, a 300–400 drop from last year, with ROTC expected to grow and registration set for Sept 23.

Police Department Athens City Athens J. B. Grogan State Grogan State St Union St Columbus Road Ohio University Robert E. Mahn Chillicothe Portsmouth Zanesville Cleveland Ohio Ohio U

Car Damaged as Cow on Route 595 Collision

A Hocking County man Don Hemsworth 23 Gore Route 1 drove north on Route 595 when he struck a cow believed to belong to Lee Rutherford of Carbon Hill. The damage to his car was heavy and the cow’s injuries were not known. Five drivers were fined five dollars and costs each for parking on a public highway after arraignment before Mayor Mickle following a Saturday public sale near Shade.

Hocking County State Highway Patrol Don Hemsworth Lee Rutherford Carbon Hill W. P. Mickle Shade Dale H. Congreve Long Bottom Charles Wingett Guysville Dana Epple Rutland Bruce G. Chapman Donna Wilcoxin Athens

More Blood Donors Needed for Athens County Drive

Athens County seeks 100 pints of blood for a Sept. 19 drive at First Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Lawrence Goldberg, chair, says one pint can save a life whether at home or on the battlefield. To sign up call the recruiting chairs or the number 651.

Athens County First Methodist Church Lawrence Goldberg Cecil Cox Walter Davis Clarence Flowers

Shooting Story Is Denied

Obie Douglas Sr. of Poston denies a Messenger account that his 17 year old son was involved in a shooting. He says no bullets pierced the Douglas home windows though 13 hit the family car, and he filed a juvenile court complaint against his son saying the incident stemmed from accumulated hatred rather than a family dispute.

Obie Douglas Sr Poston Douglas

Limestone orders approved for Athens County highways

Two orders for limestone use on Athens County highways received approval from the commissioners. The Albany Stone Quarry won a contract for 1000 tons at $1.90 per ton, while the Stinson Quarry secured a 2000 ton order at $1.80 per ton.

Athens County Albany Stinson

Conservation meeting wraps in Athens district

Conservation agents from Athens Vin ton Meigs and Gallia completed a two day session at the Conservation office in Athens. G Y Bell regional technician from Milwaukee and Lloyd Gilogly supervising agricultural engineer from Coshocton aided district staff in reviewing and revising the technical operations plan. Barker noted the meeting focused on latest soil conservation developments to improve field work with farmers.

Soil Conservation Service Athens R. R. Barker Vinton Meigs Gallia G. Y. Bell Milwaukee Lloyd Gilogly Coshocton Barker

Knights Templar Conclave Parade Planned in Columbus

Knights Templar from nearly all Ohio counties will join an Oct 9 afternoon parade in Columbus for the 108th regular conclave of the Grand Commandery of Ohio. Six divisions will march, with Roger Walter Taylor of Columbus as right eminent grand commander and Thomas F. Gibson of Athens as very eminent deputy grand commander.

Columbus Knights Templar Grand Commandery Ohio Roger Walter Taylor Thomas F. Gibson Athens

Moderate Damage Crash on E State Street Reported

City police logged a two car collision on Monday at 6 40 pm on E State Street near N Court Street. Drivers identified as James Eugene 41 of 15 Granville Ave and Max Kenneth Liggett 23 of 55 Central Ave.

E. State St N. Court St James Eugene Granville Ave Max Kenneth Liggett Central Ave

Charles Baker Rites Scheduled Wednesday

Services for Charles Baker, 79, who died Sunday night, will be conducted by the Rev. H L McDaniel Wednesday at 2 p m at the Jagers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery Glouster. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Charles Baker H. L. McDaniel Jagers Funeral Home Maplewood Cemetery Glouster

Prayer Band to Meet at Graham Chapel Home

Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Wayne Harris with Dorothea Webb as leader.

Graham Chapel Wayne Harris Dorothea Webb

Features Retained The Airline Church of Christ’s 75th Anniversary

The Airline Church of Christ on Route 680 in Lee Township near Albany marks 75 years since its 1875 dedication. Land was donated by the Shalis family, with community donations funding the build. interior remains largely original aside from electricity. Pastors include J P Ewing and others. a community gathering with talks, music and a noon basket dinner will celebrate, inviting members from other churches.

Airline Church of Christ Route 680 Lee Township Albany William Shalis Fennsvilvania Shalis James Sickles J. H. Elliott E. R. Wilson T. J. Hinton Fay Clark C. M. Judy Elias Harvey D. F. Saylor

Canale Mrs C V Canale Dies at 50 in Athens Area

Mrs C V Canale 50 of the Lower Plains died Monday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital after several weeks illness. Born near Glouster she was a 1918 graduate and lived in Athens seven years and at the Lower Plains 11 years. Survived by husband four daughters and three sons. Funeral services Thursday at 7 p m Dowler and Ferguson with burial in W Union St Cemetery.

C. V. Canale Lower Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Glouster Japan William Canale Lorain John William Canale, Jr Albert Davis Oakdale James Davis Athens Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home W. Union St

AHS Student Council Elects New Members

Athens High School elects new student council officers led by President John Smith and Vice President Eileen Ahart at an organizational meeting. Russell Smith is secretary and Lewis Luchs treasurer with a slate of fourteen additional members and advisers Earl Washburn and O. L. Wood.

Athens High School O. L. Wood John Smith Eileen Ahart Russell Smith Lewis Luchs David Neutzling Stanley McKinniss Paul Allmark John Bolin Dick Nellis Guale Vermillion Patty Fitzer Don Pierce Barney Andrews Bob Mathews Dick Barker Jim Dilley

Sunday School Teachers Meet in Athens Presbytery Talk

Area Sunday School teachers and parents from Presbyterian churches of southeastern Ohio will gather at Athens Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. to hear ministers discuss the curriculum for Presbyterian Sunday Schools for 1950 51. Visitors are expected from Gallipolis McConnellsville Middleport Logan Nelsonville Beverly and Marietta. The Rev L H Stebbins of Gallipolis will moderate the discussion.

Presbyterian Churches of Southeastern Ohio Athens Presbyterian Church Athens

Ohio U Fraternity Sorority Scholarship Upswing 1949-50

Registrar's report shows an upswing in spring 1949-50 scholarships at Ohio University. Thirteen of 18 fraternities and seven of 10 sororities had higher averages. Top fraternities were Delta Tau Delta Beta Sigma and Tau Kappa Epsilon. sororities Pi Beta Phi Alpha Gamma Delta and Chi Omega led.

Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Beta Sigma Tau Kappa Epsilon Pi Beta Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Chi Omega

Temperature Report From City Morning Reading

Temperature at 9 30 am reached 68 degrees after a day with a low of 60 and a high of 62. This update notes the mild conditions and slight fluctuation in early week weather.

Tail light violation leads to fine for young driver

Alfred M. Yontz aged 18 of 23 McKinley Ave was arraigned before Mayor W. P. Mickle Monday evening on a charge of failing to have a tail light on his car. A fine of 5 dollars plus costs was levied, with charges filed by city police.

Alfred M. Yontz McKinley Ave W. P. Mickle

Four Athens County 4-H members head to state Congress

Four Athens County youths depart with Extension Agent Ross Wright for Columbus to attend the 33 Ohio 4-H Club Congress. Ruth Blaker, Rose Marie Blazier, Arthur Sickles, and Larry Kiracofe will spend four days at the state capital with tours and a mock legislative session in the House and Senate Chambers.

Athens County Columbus Ross Wright Ruth Blaker Athens Rose Marie Blazier Shade Arthur Sickles New Marshfield Larry Kiracofe Coolville State Capitol House of Representatives Senate

Masons to Meet at New Marshfield Lodge

Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m announced by E W Allen Jr master.

Masons New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&am E. W. Allen, Jr Mastee

Shelley mentioning new births and hospital notes

Mr. and Mrs. Wade Storer Stewart welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hutchison Athens announce a daughter. Admitted Minnie E. Dewey Athens Emma Bilcher Albany Route 2 Nellie Horn Athens Genevieve Jones Athens William Sacco Wheeling WV Blanche Hamilton Athens Route 3 Dismissed Claude Kantner Athens Route 3 Ruth Collins Glouster Edna Cook Athens

Wade Storer Stewart Wayne Hutchison Athens Minnie E. Dewey Emma _ Bilcher Albany Nellie Horn Genevieve Jones William Sacco Wheeling W. Va Blanche Hamilton Claude Kantner Ruth Collins Glouster Edna Cook

Paroles Granted for Ohio Penitentiary Inmates

Leonard F. Dunfee of Athens County and Guy Tanner of Athens listed among inmates granted paroles effective Oct. 18 by the pardon and parole commission. Dunfee serves for grand larceny and Tanner for assault to rob.

Columbus Leonard F. Dunfee Guy Tanner Athens County Ohio Penitentiary The Pardon and Parole Commission Dunfee Tanner

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