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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1949
Page
5
Unemployment in Athens County climbs with 71 claims filed for the month ending February 28, per HM Sands of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. The rise follows a coal demand downturn, with eight months of rising unemployment and veterans making up a large share of benefits.
The Red Cross seeks 140 donors for its monthly Bloodmobile stop at First Methodist Church in Athens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with about six donors per 15 minutes. Ohio University registrants total 176. residents 18 to 60 eligible, with 18–20 needed parental consent.
Spring warmth arrived with a sunny start as temperatures climbed from a 29 degree low last night. By 9:30 a.m. Mrs. C. N. France recorded 47 degrees while Sunday stayed chilly with a high of 55 and a low of 34.
Lt. Gen. L. T. Gerow commanding general of the Second Army is due to fly to Athens from Ft. Meade Md weather permitting for an informal two hour conference with Athens Reserve Officers Association members led by Robert Mathews president. E T Hellebrandt will preside at a Berry Hotel luncheon before the meeting. If conditions fail to permit landing he will proceed to Columbus.
The Athens County Red Cross chapter earned a citation from the British Embassy for wartime relief efforts. Basil Conner sent the letter, noting about 500 volunteers assisted with clothing, layettes, and children’s garments sent to the United Kingdom during the war. Lord Halifax signed the citation.
Mayor W. P. Mickle fined four individuals ten dollars and costs each after weekend police arrests for intoxication. Names listed include Mrs. A. L. Bolin of Athens, Robert M. Quayle 21 of Brown Ave, William Crippen of Zanesville, and Raymond Chaney 23 of Zanesville.
Police report a minor collision on S. Congress Street with two drivers involved. John Preyer, 22, of 3 Park Place and Bertrice Story, 35, Shade, were slightly injured as Story tried to pull away from the curb.
Corpl. R. E. Henderson of the State Highway Patrol Athens station led a large Athens district delegation to the State Patrol Auxiliary convention in Columbus. About 1400 representatives from across Ohio attended. The theme was Security and Preparedness in Time of Disaster.
A two car collision on Route 13 in Millfield left three people with minor facial cuts. Participants included Rose Forgoress, 26, Glouster Route 3. Lawrence Jones, 28, Crooksville Route 2. and Clifford R. Laing, 19, Crooksville Route 2. Larig, southbound driver, was cited for driving left of center and fined $15 plus costs.
A series of property transfers in Athens County lists Hugh P. Custer Ruth Duerr Denzil Bailey Homer Sinclair Frank Conner Grace Eddy John Zimmerman Sylvia Lowry Peter J. Stanley Elson Hedges S G Marrs George T. Chapman Essie Cottrill Sybie Cottrill Ruth Paks McDonald Charity Vore Verna Herbert Paul A. Davis and related parties transferring plots tracts and lots across Athens Trimble Canaan Carthage York and Ames Townships with parcels identified by fractional lots sections ranges and towns.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Tedrow, 68, postponed from Monday to Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Jagers Funeral Home. The Rev. Lester Stanley will conduct the rites and burial will be at Bethel. She died at her home Saturday.
Henry James Anderson of Vienna West Virginia was charged with intoxication by the State Highway Patrol. Mayor W P Mickle fined him ten dollars and costs and ordered confinement in the county jail for nonpayment of the penalty after his arrest on Route 50 east of Athens.
Used car sales push Athens County Vehicle Title Office to record March fees totaling 1463.90 with 857 used and 122 new titles issued. County retains 1059.75 of fees while 404.15 goes to the state. titles issued 1209, up from February and March 1948 figures.
Final appraisement lists assets of 109022.16 with real estate 20800 and stocks 62886.50 and personal goods 140. Charles G. O Bleness named administrator. Nearest kin include her mother Mrs Meleena N Wickham, sisters Inez Waechter and Linnie Wilson, nephews Parker Wickham and Robert Wickham, nieces Beth Underhill and Mary Larsen.
A list from Sheltering Arms Hospital records multiple patients and family announcements. Entries include births and medical notes for individuals in The Plains Hollister Athens Albany Glouster Millfield and New Marshfield areas with several mentions of major surgery and routine medical care.
Youngstown report notes Bishop James A. McFadden returned from a European trip yesterday. The retirement of travel companions and further engagements were not specified.
Probate Court records show March added little to the Athens County ent rate with only 11 couples applying for licenses, down from February and well below 1948 monthly averages. One male applicant was under 21, ages 18 and 17 appeared, and occupations for brides included at home students and a nurse. grooms included two students among five.
Building permits issued by the Safety Service Director show a rise in residential remodeling and construction in March. List includes Joseph Abraham at 120% W Union St for a tile workshop and storage, $1000. Rose White at 700 FE State St for a dance pavilion, $800. and multiple residences and additions with values ranging from $250 to $12,000.
Mrs. Vina Barrows of Lee Township died at home after a two day illness. She was born near Frost in Washington County and lived 56 years in Athens County. Surviving husband Mack four sons Harold Kenneth Lloyd Ernest, a daughter Mrs. Frank J Throckmorton Albany, a sister Mrs. Edward Baker Basil, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Visitation at home until 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Open competitive examinations for probational appointments as tabulating equipment operation supervisor and tabulation project planner at salaries from 4103 to 5232 are announced in the federal service by U S Civil Service Examiners. Applications and further information from W H Oldfield, the commission's local secretary in the post office.
Applications for meteorological aid at a starting salary of from 2498 to 2974 a year are being received by the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners. Forms and information about vacancies in Ohio Indiana Kentucky Illinois Michigan Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin may be obtained from W H Oldfield local secretary in the post office.
Unofficial office count shows Athena County transfers for January through March 1949 fell short of the 1948 total. The report notes 187 transfers and 182 mortgages in Q1 1949 versus 429 transfers and 196 mortgages in Q1 1948, with March totals easing compared to the prior year.
Thirty five Rome Canaan High School students earn honor roll status for the fourth six weeks with no grade below a C. The list covers seventh to twelfth grades and includes multiple students per grade and a separate elementary list of high performers.
Mrs John Henry will entertain the Past Noble Grands Club at 22 Republic Avenue on Thursday at 7 30 p m in a social gathering hosted by the club members.
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