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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1946

Page

5

Athens County Democrats to Launch Campaign at Berry Hotel

Mrs Carman Church county chairwoman announced the county wide dinner at the Berry Hotel with Mrs Frank Lausche as inaugural guest. After-dinner speakers include Mrs Glenn Oyster and Paul Ward. The event, sponsored by the Athens County Democratic Women's Club, aims for a record crowd with heavy advance tickets. Open house events hosted for Mrs Lausche in Nelsonville and Glouster complemented the day. Attendees hailed from Athens Nelsonville Glouster Trimble Albany Guysville and nearby communities.

Athens County Berry Hotel Carman Qhurch C. E. Handley Frank J. Lausche Ohio Glenn Oyster Paul Ward State Industrial Commission Democratic Women's Club Church Ohio University Lausche Nelsonville Glouster Oral Daugherty Handley

Schools as Alternative to Peacetime Conscription

Ohio University Dean Evan R. Collins told the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers in Columbus that schools can provide the skills and values sought by the armed services. He cited social and financial support to fix deficiencies and argued basic education plus physical fitness and world citizenship better equip youth than compulsory military training.

Evan R. Collins College of Education Ohio University Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Columbus Collins

Shade Arn and Thimble Club Meeting Noted at Grange Hall

The Shade Arn and Thimble Club will meet in the Grange Hall on October 3 with Mrs. Lois Ruth as hostess, announced today.

Shade Shade Arn and Thimble Club Grange Hall Lois Ruth

Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Mrs Emerson Feters of McArthur has a son. Ronald McPherson of Athens undergoes major surgery. Lillian Wagner, James Tom, John Vashell, and Albert Cochran, all of Athens or nearby areas, are listed for medical or accident reasons. Dismissals include Mrs Thomas Hart and daughter of Pomeroy, Paula Cotton of Athens, Mrs Vesta Chapman of Nelsonville, and Mrs Maude Barber of Nelsonville.

Emerson Feters McArthur Ronald McPherson Athens Lillian Wagner James Tom John Vashell Albert J. Cochran Guysville Thomas Hart Pomeroy Paula Cotton Vesta Chapman Nelsonville Maude Barber

Weather notes record cool night and mild day

Cool nights continued with yesterday's high of 79 degrees and a low of 43. Today, by 10 a.m., readings reached 63 degrees as observed by Mrs. C. N. France.

C. N. France

Respecting Different Opinions In Trout Fishing And Beer

The narrator recalls two friends debating trout flies, rods, and places, and suggests that mutual respect for differing opinions would calm many arguments. The piece ends with a reflective note about Mara.

Bond Issues Sought by Waterloo and The Plains Schools

Two school districts Waterloo Consolidated and The Plains Local filed petitions for bonds to fund new facilities and systems. The Plains seeks 21 000 for toilets and sewage, financed over ten years at 1.72 mills. Waterloo proposes 47 000 for a new building, financed at 3.66 mills over 15 years, potentially raising township taxes by under 6 percent.

Athens County Plains Board of Education Waterloo Consolidated Ralph Elliott

Bus Drivers Complete First Aid Certificates

Three Athens school bus drivers led a group of 16 recipients earning Standard First Aid Certificates. The course, directed by Red Cross instructor William Shes key, helps drivers meet state requirements, with additional honorees listed from Athens Route 3 and 4, Amesville, The Plains, Stewart, and Trimble communities.

Athens McDonald Ivor Shumway Mabel Shumway William Sheskey Red Cross O. A Mildred W. F. Carter Everett R. Eddy William Lavelle Albany Road Charles McAfee James Meseher Ron Ziegler Amesville Robert MM. Laughlin Arthur L. van Dyke Harry van Dyke Stewart Lott Brieker the Plains Darrell L. West Albany Paul Linscott Trimble

Real Estate Transfers In Nelsonville and Glouster Areas

A list of tract and lot transfers including Earl Mender to Hubert Mender in Longstreth addition Nelsonville and multiple deeds in Smith and Trimble additions Nelsonville Athens and Glouster. Notable transfers include Florence Collins to William Vess in Trimble and Wayne Jones to Wayne Jones and Minnie Jones to Milford Daily in Allendale Athens.

Earl Mender Hubert Mender Longstreth Nelsonville Ralph White Charles Kelley Smith William Cornell Florence Collins Trimble William Vess Noah Fillinger Watson Wolfe Fulton Donald Howard Wallace Pierce Glouster G. E. Martin Russell H. Lenigar Alexander Elmer Jones Harold Seiler Frank Williams Trimbie Lillie Joseph Namon Joseph Bowkley Izura Creamer Wayne Jones Ots Allendale. Co Elmer Turner Lee R. Settes Allen Wilbur Williams Jack DD Thornton Athens Lydia F. Johnson Oakey Altman Greneada M. Swinehach Madden Arkham McKinstry-Parker Highland Wilson Smith Greeha E. Reamer Dallonhurst Boris S. Woolley Ralph W. McGregor Ft. S Mill Street Frank P. Ables W. F. Curren Bowkley-James W. W. Totman Lewis Z. Steinmetz Lelia J. Steinmetz Steve Tatalos O Anna Charonis Mary Charonis Jet Minnie Jones Milford L. Daily Betty D Jets Allendale Addition

Marshfield Church Class Plans Sunday Potluck Dinner

New Marshfield Church of Christ invites adult classes to a Sunday potluck dinner. Devotional services will be led by Mrs. Delores Elliott, followed by special music according to the announcement.

New Marshfield Church of Christ Delores Elliott

Athens Route 2 Driver Fined in Intoxication Case

Mayor Franz Woodworth's Court fined Frank Huseman of Athens Route 2 three dollars and costs on an intoxication charge.

Frank Huseman Athens Franz Woodworth

Two Men Injured as Truck Turns Over in Horse Escape

A truck driven by Howard Wilson, 58, Guysyville, overturned, injuring two men while two horses fled the scene yesterday. State Highway Patrol reported the incident as drivers failed to control the vehicle and horses bolted nearby.

State Highway Patrol Howard Wilson Guysyville Plunge

Evangelist Revival Planned After Road Embankment Crash

An evangelist linked to a Wednesday crash along Luhing Road injured two occupants, John Voshell and A. J. Cochran, both admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital with a crushed hand and bruises. The driver Wilson blamed steering failure as horses escaped after the truck overturned. Police also cited traffic checks fining guests for vehicle registration issues. The Rev W E Honeycutt will lead revival services at the Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church from Sunday through Oct 13 with W D Chatfield of Marion directing singing, announced by Rev O M Awe.

John Voshell Athens Sand A. J. Cochran Guysville Voshell Cochran Wilson California Burnbank Washington, D. C Nevada Canaanville Warren D. Tyguiden Franz Wrestseberg Robert E. Ong Ripley W. Va Woodworth W. E. Honeycutt Dianapolis Ind Lcense The Patrol

Inmate Walks Away From Mansfield Reformatory

Two inmates fled the Mansfield Reformatory horse barn late Tuesday. Frank Oiler, 25, from Athens County, and Wilbur Robinson, 22, from Logan County, were identified as the escapees. Oiler’s sentence began May 11 for a term of one to twenty years for auto theft. Robinson was sentenced June 27, 1944, on grand larceny charges to serve one to seven years.

Frank Oiler Athens County Mansfield Reformatory Associated Press Arthur L. Glattke Oller Wilbur Robinson Logan County

Double Services Slated To Handle Crowds

Regular and increased attendance at Ohio University leads to two Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Fred E. Lachs says services will be at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. for several weeks, with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

Ohio University The Presbyterian Church Fred E. Lachs

New Air Mail Rates Effective Oct 1

Postmaster F. P. Frebault reminded residents that starting October 1 new air mail rates take effect. Rates drop to five cents per ounce from eight cents per ounce.

Air Mail F. P. Frebault

Disabled American Veterans Chapter Meeting Notice

Regular meeting of Conrath Bean Chapter No 37 DAV will be held Friday at 7 30 p m in the Armory clubrooms. Commander Ernest Mc Graner says any veteran discharged for disease or injuries is eligible for membership.

Conrath- Bean Armory Ernest McGraner

Cards For Disabled Vets In Ohio To Cut Red Tape

The Veterans Administration opens prosthetic id cards in southern Ohio to amputees. Holders gain immediate repair services up to 35 to be billed by VA, with shops qualified to adjust prostheses. Veterans must bring claim number and four 1x1 inch photos to nearby VA Contact Office.

Veterans Administration Ohio

Fined for Hunting on Game Refuge

J B Frieze of Columbus pleaded guilty to hunting on a government game refuge. Magistrate H A Wooley fined him fifteen dollars plus costs, based on arrest by State Game Protector C H Moore.

Guysville RCA Worker Stranded In Philippine Typhoon

Red Cross worker Paula McLaughlin and about 450 GIs were cut off for nearly a week when Typhoon lashed Baguio in the Philippine Islands. She was flown out to Manila after days of rain and floods and reported widespread inundation while the rest area suffered minimal damage on a hilltop site.

Red Cross Paula McLaughlin Leta. W. McLaughlin Guysville Baguio Philippine Islands Miss McLaughlin Direc Tor John Hay Manila McLaughlin Army Air Bases Rome High School Fullerton Junior College Ohio University

Boy Hit By Car On Franklin Ave

Six year old Max Schwarzel suffered a cut hip after darting from an alley on Franklin Ave into a southbound car driven by Henry P Leach of 143 Lancaster St. Witnesses say Leach tried to stop but could not. The injury was treated at a physician's office. no charges were filed.

Max Schwarzel Franklin Ave Henry P. Leach Lancaster St J. R. Woods Leach

Albany Grange Holds Booster Night Event

Albany Grange will observe Booster Night this Saturday inviting all past masters charter members and ex servicemen. A potluck dinner follows and a special program is planned per secretary Melva Radcliffe.

Albany Albany Grange iMelva Radcliffe

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