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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1947
Page
5
The report notes a 65 degree high on a sunny day in March, five degrees under the 70 degree monthly peak set on the 23rd. A gale and blizzard hit on the 24th, while the month’s low of 12 degrees was recorded on the 12th. Total rainfall and melting snow for the month reached 1.68 inches as the Hocking River rose to 4.82 feet.
Athens County Selective Service Board No. 1 ceased its official duties and merged into the Office of Selective Service Records at midnight. Over six years it registered more than 5,500 men with 2,467 enlisting or being inducted, and 2,007 of those men have been discharged. The board will file records with a central Columbus office as members, led by FE. F. Sells, donate their time.
The Athens High School debate team spoke at the Rotary Club about socialized medicine. They competed in the Ohio High School Speech League in Columbus, winning two debates and losing two, with wins by the affirmative against Cleveland Cathedral Latin and the negative over Youngstown Rayon.
Charles O Lowry aged 89 died Monday at his Richland Avenue home after a long illness. He was born in Athens County and lived in Athens 38 years as a retired farmer and Methodist Church member. Survived by wife Sarah Elizabeth and a large set of children and stepchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Dowler and Ferguson with Rev. Kellogg. burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call from Wednesday noon to Thursday noon.
City officials announced Cleveland will not observe daylight saving time this summer citing energy savings and simplified schedules. The move affects public services and local businesses coordinating with regional time zones.
Obituary notes Fred E. C. Kirkendall former Zanesville public schools head died in Zanesville after a heart ailment. Army Week events in Athens run April 7 to 12 with Navy plane visits from Port Columbus and OH University Airport formations. An open house at the local airport and a speaking program in the high school are planned, along with war trophy displays and flag ceremonies.
Robert Shields 25 of Athens Route 2 faced $35 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct and malicious destruction of property a glass window. Also fined were Stanley E. Nickoson 25 of Athens for unsafe brakes $25, Rolling M. Kincaid 25 of Melvindale Mich for unlicensed operation $10, and Robert G. Franklin 50 of Zanesville for intoxication $5.
A H Huggins 67 of 9 S High St Athens died Monday after a two year illness. He was born in Hocking County and lived in Athens since 1923 where he worked as a bookkeeper for Athens Lumber Co until 1930 retirement. Survived by two daughters Letha Hutchison Evelyn Dunfee two sons Clifford Vernon two sisters and seven grandchildren. Funeral at Torch Methodist Church Thursday 10 a.m. with Rev Fred Luchs. Burial Torch. Dowler and Ferguson funeral home open for calling after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Wesley P. Judkins of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station advises when to remove mulch from strawberry patches. He says wait until leaves start to fade, to delay fruit blossoms past frost danger, and to mulch sectionally for extended berry harvests while keeping mulch between rows to conserve moisture reduce weeds and keep berries cleaner.
Cold March weather reduced marriage activity with 17 licenses issued in Probate Court, down from 26 in March 1946. The month showed a 4 license rise over February, while March 1945 and 1944 records stood at 18 and none respectively.
Divorce suits filed in Common Pleas Court during March averaged three per week, totaling 13 petitions. The month shows an increase over the prior period and four more than the same month last year.
Mrs. Mil dred Horner 35 of Baltimore died Saturday morning after a five day illness. Born in Athens she attended Athens High School and Ohio University. She belonged to Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and Mt Zion Baptist Church. Survived by husband Harrison Athens maternal relatives and a niece. Funeral Wednesday 3 p.m. at Mt Zion with burial in W Union St Cemetery.
The column lists births for Mr. and Mrs. Linley Ball of Ames Ville a son. Admitted patients include Thelma Secoy Athens major surgery Mrs Clifford Potts Athens major surgery Jennie Risley Athens major surgery. Dismissed Curt Bailey Athens.
Two Monday fire alarms raised the two day total to three per Fire Chief Parker. The 4 05 p m grass fire at State and Central caused no damage and the 10 50 p m trash fire behind a building at 30 University Terrace was also extinguished without damage.
The Athens County Commissioners approve relief payments totaling 2750 dollars covering January to March for fuel food and clothing. They authorized Ohio Project FAS 1133 for Carbondale Kimberly road work by state and federal governments. Nye Chevrolet Co. secured a 1846.93 dollar contract for 40 rayon mud and snow tires and 20 heavy tubes with other bids listed.
Athens Township has met its 150 quota in the Red Cross drive as announced by county chairman Herman W. Humphrey. Co chairs Mrs. W. H. Wakefield and Mrs. Dorothy McDonald led volunteers for Athens with each a 75 quota, while 140 businesses remain to be solicited per Dwight Rutherford, Athens City business chairman.
The Session will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church announced by Rev. Fred Luchs.
Kiwanis Club plans glass globe gum machines in Athens stores and offices to raise funds for underprivileged children. Vice-President Raymond A. Lee notes a favorable comparison with other clubs and a growing need. Robert Neal reports $900 spent helping about 40 children in two years. Irvin D. Quick discusses pharmacist responsibility. guests include R. G. Mast from Akron and Kiwanians C. G. Sammons and Paul W. Stone.
William M. Beckley, 64, of Albany, was apprehended by the State Highway Patrol and turned over to Pomeroy police on a warrant for leaving the scene of an accident. Also, William R. Whiting, 36, of Wellston, was fined $10 and costs by McArthur Mayor John Crow for driving without an operator's license.
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