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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

4

Bicycles Impounded As Police Begin Crackdown

Athens police impose a week long bicycle seizure to enforce traffic laws. Chief Joseph Grogan cites past violations by riders who crash signals and ride on sidewalks. Schmidt of Ohio University begins as interne pastor for Lutheran students in Scott Quadrangle and McGuffey Hall activities.

William F. Schmidt, Jr Waverly Iowa Ohio University National Lutheran Council National Lutheran Church Schmidt Capitol University Seminary Columbus Music Hall McGuffey The Luther Eberhart Fuhr Athens McGuffey Hall Paul Bierstedt Chicago Central States Paul Murphy Frank Jones Ewald Bush Joseph B. Grogan Grogan

Athens Man Struck by Truck At Busy Intersection

A. E. McConkey, 59, of 1 Spring St., was struck by a stake body truck driven by William Robinson, 41, as he crossed S College St near E Washington in Athens. He suffered a possible concussion and facial lacerations, treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital. police reported no negligence by the driver and no charges filed.

Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital S. College St A. E. McConkey Spring St Richard E. McConkey William Robinson

First of Twin Girls Born at Home in Glouster

Mr and Mrs William Embrey of Glouster welcomed twin daughters with the first baby born at their home before admission to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Hospital report notes one girl born at home Wednesday and the other born shortly after. Attending doctors report the mother in fair condition.

William Embrey Glouster Sheltering Arms Hospital

Ohio University Announces 20 New Faculty Members

President John C. Baker disclosed the fall term appointments totaling 20 new faculty at Ohio University effective Sept. 25. The list includes Maj. John H. Graham, Ralph E. Abbott, Edward P. Lynn, Robert L. Patrick, Warren H. Reininga, Helmut O. Dahlke, James B. Walton, Glen A. Russell, Fred Schleicher, plus instructors Claire R. Kehrwald Kate J. McKennie Ahmin Ali Catherine M. Campbell Burton W. Deveau Hubert L. Hunzeker Thomas J. Leslar George K. Tinetti Marjorie M. Walrath Glen A. Weinart and Warren F. Ellis in part or acting roles.

Ohio University John C. Baker John H. Graham Ralph E. Abbott Edward P. Lynn Robert L. Patrick Warren H. Reininga Helmut O. Dahlke James B. Walton Glen A. Russell Fred Schleicher Claire R. Kehrwald Kate J. McKennie Ahmin Ali Catherine M. Campbell Burton W. Deveau Hubert L. Hunzeker Thomas J. Leslar

Auto overturns near county home on Route 3

A woman driver escaped injury when her car overturned near the county home on Route 3. Deputy Marie Pincelli identified the driver as Mrs. Peggy Schoonover of Chauncey. She swerved to pass a car, skidded on mud, and the vehicle overturned at 4 15 p m.

Marie Pincelli Peggy Schoonover Chauncey

Bound to Jury On Fraud Charge

Barbara Pallo 68 of Glouster Route 3 pleaded innocent to fraud and was bound over to the grand jury by Mayor W. P. Mickle under $500 bond. Mrs. Majel Miller of Maplewood West Virginia filed the charge claiming the plot on Bailey Run sold for 900 dollars, with Pallo allegedly claiming ownership she did not possess.

Barbara Pallo Glouster Route 3 W. P. Mickle Majel Miller Maplewood W. Va West Virginia

Military Exhibit To Be Shown In Store Window Athens display four-day exhibit at Butler Bros.

A second Army display of World War II military equipment arrived in Athens this week and will be placed in the Butler Brothers store window for a four day exhibition, per Ohio University military department officials.

Athens Butler Bros Ohio University Military Department

Rain Lingers as Month Totals Surge

The ongoing storm marks a third straight day of precipitation with 47 inches reported on Wednesday and 14 inches on Tuesday. Temperature extremes reached 77 and 64 degrees, shaping a soggy pattern across the week.

Austrian Student at OU to Study in U S Forces Program

Karl Erwin Lichtenecker, a 21 year old Austrian student from Vienna, will study at Ohio University under the US Forces in Austria Student Exchange Program. He travels from Vienna to Athens aboard a U S Navy transport, joining 137 other Austrian students in 108 American schools.

United States Austria Iron Curtain Auf Wiedersehen Vienna West Bahnhof Athens Ohio Ohio University Karl-Erwin Lichtenecker Ing Stuents Institute of International Education New York Mr. Lichtener USFA U. S States District of Columbia Nity Usfa Exchange of Persons Lichtenecker Tam University of Vienna Victor Whitehouse

Mrs Henry Dies at 54 in Athens Area

Mrs Mayme Henry aged 54 of 11 Park Place died Wednesday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a five day illness. Born in Lawrence County she lived in Nelsonville, Athens 22 years and belonged to Pocahontas Lodge and the Emblem Club. Survivors include son Lowell Henry of Columbus and daughters Mrs Marcella Steward and Mrs Juanita Boyd, her father Alfred Ward and brother Estel Ward, all of Athens, plus eight grandchildren. Services Friday at 2 p.m. at Dowler Ferguson Hughes Funeral Home conducted by Rev Harold F Kellogg. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery near Nelsonville.

Mayme Henry Park Place Sheltering Arms Hospital Lawrence County Estel Ward Athens Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes Funeral Home Harold F. Kellogg Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Traffic Fines Levied After Police Arrests

Two men were fined five dollars each for traffic violations by Mayor W P Mickle on Wednesday. Fred Winn 83 of Middleport was fined for failing to stop at a light and Esmond Brandeberry 47 of Coolville for failing to stop at a stop sign. Brandeberry was found guilty after pleading innocent while Winn pled guilty. costs were suspended.

W. P. Mickle Fred Winn Middleport Esmond Brandeberry Coolville Brandeberry Winn

Albany Man on Winning OSU Dairy Team

Herman Rickard of Albany helped Ohio State University win the Dairy Judging team title at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts. The OSU squad topped 13 other state universities with Cornell finishing second.

Albany OSU Columbus Herman Rickard Ohio State University Springfield Mass Cornell

Collision damages car of Charles H. Phillips at Court and Union

An auto owned by Charles H. Phillips age 45 of New Marshfield was slightly damaged Wednesday in a crash at Court and Union with a vehicle driven by Gertrude Linnenbruegge age 38 of 77 West State Street.

Charles H. Phillips New Marshfield Court and Union Gertrude Linnenbruegge State St

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Open Admissions

Glouster records twin daughters for Mr and Mrs Louis Ruman of Athens. A. E. McConkey and Earl Lautzenheiser are admitted in Athens. Hazel Irene Mills, Irene McManaway, Geneva Patterson, Betty Coen, and Herman Howard listed as admissions from Athens area with route details.

A. E. McConkey Athens Hazel Irene Mills Millfield Irene McManaway Trimble Earl Lautzenheiser Geneva Patterson Betty Coen

Election Board Approves Tax Petitions in Athens County

Athens County Board of Elections approved thirteen tax levy petitions on Wednesday. Included is a Rome Township one mill levy for five years earmarked for cemetery care, which had been omitted in a prior report. The board also approved payment of bills per Clerk C. W. Gross.

Athens County Board of Elections Rome Township C. W. Gross

Ohio University Chemistry Department Receives First Research Grant

The Research Corporation grants Ohio University Chemistry Department funds for fundamental reaction kinetics research under Dr. Jesse H. Day. Dr. Donald R. Clippinger announces the award, noting the department’s ACS accreditation came in 1949 and the modern labs in a $750,000 building opened in 1947 and dedicated in 1948.

Ohio University Department of Chemistry The Research Corporation Donald R. Clippinger Funda Jesse H. Day the Research Corporation Frank Gardner Cottrell Ohio University Department of Chemistry American Chemical Society Clippinger Upper Ohio Valley Chemistry Ohio U. and Marietta College Athens-Marietta- Parkersburg W. Va

Delivery Delay Pushes Athens Fire Truck Back to October

Athens will receive its new 500 gallon pump er truck by October 12 due to Army orders delaying civilian deliveries. Fire Chief Clarence A. Parker said Bat tle Creek Michigan firm American Fire Fighting Co. notified officials of the hold. The ladder truck has been painted red and lettering awaits matching the pump er design.

Athens Clarence A. Parker American Fire Fighting Co Battle Creek Mich Army Parker

Ohio University Adds Two More Evening Classes

Ohio University extension director J Floyd Dixon announced eight evening courses for the fall. Courses include 103 Studies of Children and 1691 Teaching Social Studies and Science in the Elementary School both three hours. An Ellis Hall meeting at 10 am will pick a subject and schedule. 117 Athletic Officiating for two credits begins Wednesday at 7 pm in Men's Gymnasium Room 212, with enrollment the day of.

Ohio University J. Floyd Dixon Ellis Hall Devollees A. H. Rhoads

Forget-Me-Not Sale Proclaimed by Mayor for DAV Support

A proclamation urges generous giving for a Friday and Saturday Forget-Me-Not sale sponsored by Con rath Bean Chapter 37 Disabled American Veterans. The DAV rehabilitation service has brought humanitarian and financial benefits to thousands of war-time disabled veterans and boosted community purchasing power.

W. P. Mickle Conrath Bean DAV

Buchtel Man Held on Non-Support Charge

A 57 year old Buchtel man is held in the county jail on a non support charge filed by his 19 year old wife Alberta Smathers. John Smathers was arrested on a Lucas County warrant and is being held pending arrival of Toledo authorities. The complaint names Mrs Alberta Smathers as the mother of two children.

Buchtel Marie Pincelli John Smathers Lucas County Toledo Alberta Smathers

Fair Group to Meet for Shade Fair Plans

Plans for the Shade Fair will be made at a meeting Friday at 8 p.m. E P Covington notes the gathering to discuss arrangements and local involvement for the event.

E. P. Covington

Degree Conferral by Order of Red Cross at Masonic Temple

The Order of Red Cross will confer a degree on one candidate Friday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple during a special Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar meeting led by Commander E E Hart.

Order of Red Cross Masonic Temple Athens Knights Templar E. E. Hart

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