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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1945

Page

5

Extension class schedule announced at Ohio University

Prof J Floyd Dixon director of the Extension Division lists courses with 15 dollar registration each. Monday and Thursday evenings in Ellis Hall cover philosophy of education and general subjects. Saturday mornings offer elementary school administration in Putnam Hall. Total fee for two classes is 24 dollars. A Sept 22 organizational meeting in Ellis Hall will plan additional subjects with instructors in many fields.

J. Floyd Dixon Ohio University Ellis Hall Morton F. L. Shoemaker Ation Puttnam Hall T. W. Humphrey Yelock Cewt Dixon Humphrey Office of the Regisar

Tremett promises slim figures with no effort

A vintage advert touts Tremett as a cure for excess weight claiming quick changes in days with no exercise or diet. It promises full refunds if results are unsatisfactory and directs readers to Gallagher drug stores for purchase.

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Delinquency of Juveniles Topic at Rotary Meeting

Dr. C. H. Calhoun of the Ohio Bureau of Juvenile Research urged Rotary members to aid in study and prevention of juvenile delinquency. He cited rising referrals since World War I, poor child welfare, and broken homes as factors. supported county child welfare boards and community involvement to curb misconduct.

Atheny Rotary Club C. H. Calhoun Ohio Bureau of Juvenile Research Ohio University Ohio Dr. Calhoun State Bureau Calhoun

Van Dyke Discharged After Four Years in Army Air Corps

William D. Van Dyke son of Mr and Mrs R M Van Dyke 1 Race Lt was honorably discharged from the U S Army Air Corps at Camp Atterbury Ind on Sept 1 He served four years entering in April 1941 including three years Overseas with the Air Corps supply department Prior to discharge he was stationed at Bowman Field Ky

van Dyke William D. van Dyke R. M. van Dyke U.S. Army Air Corps Camp Atterbury Ind Army Supply Department The Air Corps Bowman Fisid

Freshmen Hear Early Days of Ohio University History

Freshmen of Ohio University class of 1949 heard a history talk by Prof. Thomas N. Hoover, university historian, covering the university’s early phases from 1787 to 1845. About 700 freshmen are expected to enroll after registration, and the president Dr. John C. Baker will address new students this afternoon.

Ohio University Thomas N. Hoover Department of History Memorial Auditorium E. A. Hansen University College John C. Baker Hoover University Ohio Company Northwest Territory Rufue Putnam Manasseh Cutler Thomas Ewing John Hunter Hansen

Athens Airman Returns From Hump Service Hall of Fame

Pfc. Dana Lee Tom, radioman aboard a C-46, crossed the Hump 190 times during World War II and flew about 150,000 miles. He lives at 28 President St in Athens and will report in Oct to Wilmington for discharge papers. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster and the Air Medal with cluster after 3 1/2 years in service.

Dana Lee Tm Asia Athens Miami Fla Tom Faye Tom Fred Lee Tom President St Wilmington Del Pte India China Pfc Athens High School Ohio University

Athens Council Maps City Projects for Growth and Safety

Athens council last night discussed future growth plans including bringing motor bus lines into the city to ease traffic on W Union near Court St and relocating the current Masonic Building terminal. Parking meters will replace bus parking spaces. A $15,000 fire power system for tall buildings on Ohio University and Athens State Hospital campuses was proposed after last summer’s Security Bank Building fire. Health commissioner Dr. H T Phillips said more sanitary sewer facilities are planned for the Athens County Fairgrounds.

Athens W. Union Court St Masonic Building Ohio University Athens State Hospital Security Bank H. T. Phillips Athens County Fairgrounds

Jordan in Hospital in Akron City Hospital

Mrs. R. M. Van Dyke of 34 Race Street reports her brother C. L. Jordan is confined at City Hospital in Akron. The JordansPreviously lived in Athens. Letters may be sent to Room 208 City Hospital Akron.

Jordan In R. M. van Dyke Race St C. L. Jordan City Hospital Akron Jordans Athens

LO Men Leave Army Service

Ten more men of Southeastern Ohio have been discharged from service at Camp Atterbury Indiana. New civilians listed include T 3 Charles F. Ennis of Athens Foster Place S Sgt John W Johnson Nelsonville Cpl Paul E James Millfield Supt James F Belville Gallipolis S Sgt Walter B Zukoski Jr Glouster Route 4 Pfc Clarence L Campbell Gallipolis 58 Sycamore St S Sgt William C Lowder Gallipolis Route 1 Sgt James R Harrison Gallipolis S Sgt Dale M Coder 56 Cedar St Gallipolis S S Sgt James R Johnson 139 Lancaster St Athens T 4 Charles W Casto Cheshire Route 1.

Ohio Camp Atterbury Ind Charles F. Ennis Foster Place Athens John W. Johnson Franklin St Nelsonville Paul E. James Millfield James F. Belville Vinton Ave Gallipolis Walter B. Zukoski, Jr Glouster

Trimble Township Dogs Quarantine Announced

Health commissioner Dr. H. T. Phillips announced a dog quarantine for Trimble Township for an indefinite period after a rabid dog in Trimble and Giouster bit about a dozen other dogs before being killed. No new outbreak reported in York Township where a similar quarantine remains in effect.

Trimble Township H. T. Phillips Athens County Trimble Giouster Phillips York Township

A. A. Schramm Funeral Set For Wednesday

Attorney A. A. Schramm of Marietta died suddenly at his home Sunday evening. He was active in the Order of Eastern Star, past worthy grand patron of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, and chaired the Jurisprudence Committee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon in the Lutheran Church in Marietta. Dr Elbert I Good will speak at the Presbyterian Church tonight at 8 o clock. Public invited.

A. A. Schramm Marietta Athens Ohio Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter Schramm Elbert I. Good West Africa Presbyterian Church

Dessert-Bridge Honoring Bride-Elect Barbara McKinstry at Elmwood Place

Miss Hattie Lu Grones hosted a dessert-bridge Friday night at her mother’s Elmwood Place home to honor bride-elect Barbara Dea McKinstry. Guests included Mrs. Richard W. McKinstry and others from Dayton, Columbus, and St. Louis. prizes went to Marguerite Smith, Sylvia Schuler, Mrs. James Burt, and Carolyn Hopkins.

Hattie Lu Grones Mre Dow Grones Elmwood Place Barbara Dea McKinstry Urday Sept. ‘S Richard W. McKinstry H. Ww.McKinstry Thomas R. Biddle Sallie Hawkins Beth Riley Marguerite O' Smith Carolyn Hopkins James Burt Betty Lee Mc. Caskill Joanne Armatrong Jane Finsterwald Dayton Martha Isbell Cottingham Sylvia Schuler Martha Eben Walsh Robert Baur Basil Rutter Frank Baker, Jr Isbelle Brown Jane Maccombs Phil R. Swanson Columbus Ella Chaich St. Louis Alfred T. Chappel Joan Woolley Ruth Ann Grover Marguerite Smith Groves

Ten Little Indians Opens at Hartman Theater Columbus

Agatha Christie drama Ten Little Indians arrives at Hartman Theater Columbus for four nights starting Sunday September 30 through Wednesday October 3. Performances begin at 8 30 p m nightly with a cast headed by Lillian Foster Philip Tonge and others after prior runs in New York and Chicago.

Agatha Christie Hartman Theater Columbus New York Chicago Doctor Ackroyd Lillian Fosster Philip Tonge Hunter Gardner Owen Coll Catherine Lynn Richard Barron

Electa Moore Celebrates 90th Birthday in Community Shower

Mrs. Electa Moore of 185 N Lancaster St celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday Sept 13 with greeting cards and a shower from friends and neighbors. Church and club groups schedule meetings this week including Sunset Garden Club, East Side PTA, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sew-So Sewing Circle with hostesses noted.

Electa Moore Lancaster St Frank Ayers Mulberry St Fred Stone Clyde Warren Ray Barnhart

Personal notices from Athens and Columbus notables

Mrs Harry Simmons returns from Columbus where she visited her father Edgar Lee in Mt Carmel Hospital. Lee was moved by ambulance to Columbus Sept 11 from Sheltering Arms hospital where he had been since Aug 31. Ed Lee's condition remains serious. Ed Lee’s daughter Edith Lee Levenson and son-in-law Dave Levenson accompanied him to Columbus then returned to Dayton. Also noted: Dr Morton and Mrs Webb families returning from Northern Minnesota fishing trip and Sergeant Webb heading to San Antonio for reassignment. Mrs Robert Davidson visited siblings in Columbus. the Littlers hosted and later they stayed with Mrs Thomas Littler in Athens. Weekend guests at the Wamsleys include Mr and Mrs W W Givens and Mrs Netta Bauder of Columbus. Mrs Wamsley is Givens’ niece.

Harry Simmons N. Congress St Columbus Edgar Lee Mt. Carmel Lee Robert L. Morton Frederick Webb Herbert Kadison Minnesota Birch Point Inn Lake Vermilion Webb San Antonio Tex Cao Robert Davidson T. H Littler

Bates WSCS Family Night Meeting Falls On Sept 20

Bates WSCS announces a Family Night meeting on Thursday Sept 20 with Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hanning hosting. Members should bring cookies and sandwiches. Edith Astton leads devotional time. Higley Study Circle meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs A E Peters. Mary Williams speaks on Geography Its Influence on the United States. Rural Youth meeting follows Wednesday at 8 30 p m featuring games and square dancing.

Bates Wscs Alton Hanning Edith Astton Ihigley Study Circle Higley Study Circle A. E. F Peters Ohio Ave Mary Williams United States Athens Grange Hall

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