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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1955
Page
6
Athens County will host a round table at Walton League cabin Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the effects of conservation on water use. Burton De Vea will moderate as community leaders explore farming shortages, household use, and water efficiency in Ohio agriculture.
A sleepy driver, Charles Wilfong, 26, of Belor, was blamed for a two-vehicle crash on Monday near Route 3 and Route 682 when his vehicle drifted over the centerline and struck Herman Wiltong’s auto from Nelsonville. Wilfong was ordered to appear Tuesday night in Leary Court on a left-of-centerline driving charge. Fred A. Smith Sr., a former Athens letter carrier, was named Patrolman of the Month at Wright Patterson AFB for initiative and cooperation.
Youth council members conducted a sunrise service on a small island in a lake near Athens State Hospital. 70 onlookers watched from the mainland as Mary Low Wichterman, Charles Ramseth, Hun sicker, and others led call to worship, meditation, prayer, scripture, and benediction. Also noted are local residents charged with neglect and cruelty amid divorce actions involving Athens residents.
Professor Robert L. Morton of Ohio University Education Department will join the University of Pennsylvania's 42nd Schoolmen Week Conference in Philadelphia. He will discuss Developing Meaning in Fundamental Processes in Arithmetic on April 21 and 22 and present Developing Meaningful Fractions Decimals and Percentage in a second session on April 22.
The 1-H Club elected officers for the season led by Nancy Wingo as president Sandra Munn as vice president Theresa Poston as secretary Vicki Mace as treasurer Kina Rogers as news reporter and Darrene Stotts as recreation and safety leader Advisors include Mary Ann Patsy Hanning Linscott and Judy Gabriel The next meeting is set for April 20 Athens Merry Stitchers with 14 members and eight prospective members will meet April 18 at Mrs Lewis McBride home to elect officers First meeting held at Mrs Huffman’s home Athens Sparks 4-H Club met at Lewis McBride’s home to plan first and second year projects.
Athens police warned dog owners to confine pets to their property or face prosecution. Sgt Joseph McBride noted a rise in complaints from gardeners about dogs damaging plants and reminded residents the city ordinance requires pets to be fed or confined to the owner’s property.
The Athens Kiwanis Club hosted a Monday night gathering at the Berry Hotel to view a Speedway film and hear Mr. Helm of Firestone Tire discuss experiences in rubber plantations in Liberia. The event included two Ohio University foreign students Lindon Das of India and Ahmed Essa of South Africa who discussed the Jungle law notion. Guests included Jack Wolfe of Columbus A B Jenkins of Cincinnati and locals Sylvester Rowe and George Drach.
A spring rain washed away much of winter’s dirt across the countryside. Colmer records 0.34 inch rainfall with Athens at 64F at 11 am. County highs reached 76 and lows 45 at Hamley Run. Power outages hit New Marshfield for about 90 minutes due to a broken primary line insulator. utility spokesman cited a soaked farm affecting service.
A resident at 161 Morris Ave was arraigned Tuesday in Mumn Court and fined five dollars plus costs with two dollars suspended for building an outdoor fire without a permit. Fire Chief Charles Dalton filed the case. Ohio University Chapter of the Ohio Civil Service Employer Association will meet tonight in the Chemistry Auditorium.
Estate transfers show Lethe South transferring to wpe gamely Athens and Hala to Nihon Harley and Smith, with deceased to carnet Athen hal ot. Weitere entries list Eineat Hichings and Athens itchings in County 1 dames Franca ot No. Sir Neteonvie.
Common Pleas Court records show the divorce of Norma Jean Shepard against Donald A. Shep Jr. has been dismissed. Athens Eagles will nominate candidates for trustee and secretary at their meeting Wednesday night, announced by Roy Rams, secretary. Contention Lodge 426 Masons will meet at 7:30 pm Thursday, said master.
A refuse control clinic is planned in Chillicothe with Pui and civic groups invited. April 36 session at EAE Hall will cover disposal problems, meter costs, and sanitation methods, featuring demonstrations and expert panel discussions led by Robinson of the Southenstown Ono Health district.
Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar will meet at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday. Wives are invited to a 6:30 pm potluck dinner led by Commander C. G. Houck. Navy recruiter plans a two day Athens visit to recruit from outlying areas. Billie Morgan oversees the Athens substation in Parkersburg. Interested parties may contact the recruiter at the Athens post office Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10:15 am and 4 pm.
Plans for polio immunization clinics proceed as Athens City County Health Department forms a nurse-led effort. First and second graders from 28 elementary schools eligible for free vaccine via parental approval forms. receipt expected about April 18 from Ohio Department of Health district office.
A Common Pleas Court jury found for Robert F. Reed of Tiffin in a suit by Jane Lightfritz seeking 7557 for injuries from a Route 56 crash near the Athens Vinton County line on Aug 9, 1953. The verdict was 11 to 1 in Reed's favor. related actions in the case allege damages to a truck and Reed's car.
A reminiscence piece on actor Alexander Ben and his encounter with fans and criminals during his career. He discusses constant recognition by criminals, moments with real police, and an incident where a motorcycle cop issued a ticket after recognizing him.
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