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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1952
Page
5
The Red Cross blood mobile collected 65 pints on Tuesday for a two day Athens visit, totaling 112 pints with 57 on Monday. With a 150 pint daily quota, overall donations fell short. Donors registered include Sister Raphael supporters and OU students and staff.
At Mechanicsburg High School the 14th annual Athens Milk Sales meeting described a new three month price formula adopted by Tri-State Milk Producers and outlined by Orville A. Jamison of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Dairy Branch. The formula links prices to supply and demand with a two month lookback and a third month adjustment, limited to 50 cents up or down.
Joseph F. Gill former Ohio assistant attorney general addressed 132 ACTA members and guests at a banquet in Athens praising a new objective for high school work. He urged students to tackle one problem per course and write solutions, insisting clear written expression is essential. The event, hosted by Athens County Teachers Association, closed their current school year with officers to be elected by a committee led by Mrs. Virginia Hayes.
Rome seniors from Rome Canaan High School will be honored at a 7 p.m. banquet at the high school sponsored by the Band Boosters and school. Charles Minelli of Ohio University will deliver the address. Awards will go to 1951 and 1952 graduates. An outstanding community enthusiast will be recognized. Films of the OU band will be shown by William Brophy.
A cool spell continued Wednesday with a 9 am temperature up six degrees from last night's low of 60. Tuesday reached 83 degrees, four degrees cooler than the day before. A trace of rain measured at two tenths of an inch fell overnight as the Hocking River stayed at 4.2 feet, described as clear and good for fishing with fishermen along the banks.
Wellsville police report Georgia Shoub 51 wife of Earl Shoub city auditor died by suicide at their residence on Tuesday after a period of ill health.
Albany to plant a living memorial at the west entrance to Route 5S honoring Albany Consolidated School District servicemen who died in World War II and the Korean War. Names may be sent to Mrs. Lowell Chase. Dedication planned for next fall with community and local organizations assisting. A Monday meeting at Grange Hall will finalize planting plans and fundraising.
Fines of five dollars and costs each were levied against two drivers arraigned Tuesday before Mayor Peter B. Seel on charges filed by the State Highway Patrol. John S. Blazier, 29, Athens Route 5, fined for a defective foot brake. Don Finsterwald, 23, Athens, cited for parking in front of a private driveway.
National Guard units will conduct combat condition maneuvers in the Strouds Run area Thursday night. Blacked out military vehicles will be on roads and residents are urged to use caution while driving. Gunfire with blank cartridges may occur during the exercise.
Births list includes twin daughters to Mr and Mrs Curtis Calentine Chauncey a son to Mr and Mrs John Pierce Chauncey a son to Mr and Mrs Franklin Washburn Coolville and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Collins Ogle McArthur Admitted include Harry Breeze Nelsonville Lola Goodin Albany Don Gabriel Guysville Robert Stout Carpenter and Mrs LaDonna Shumway Athens Dismissed include Mrs Kathryn Smith Athens Vance Harris Athens Mrs Barbara Brown Athens William Fox Glouster and Mrs Mattie Young Athens
A civilian defense communications meeting is announced for Saturday at 7 30 p m. Wilson Norris coordinator says the event will be held in the Ohio University Radio Club room Engineering Annex with speaker D E Cartwright from Lockland.
Athens County Red Cross chapter faces a raised quota of 700 dollars atop 15 665 to aid tornado and flood relief. With 8720.01 raised, officials warn of extensions as 175 paid workers and volunteers feed 11 500 people. National appeal asks 10 million. blood collections in flooded areas were halted, stressing donations from affected regions.
A federal inspection of the Ohio University ROTC unit is set for Friday. Twenty marching units from Air and Army will participate in a 1 30 p m full dress review on the east recreation grounds by the football stadium. The review, about one hour, will be led by cadet officers with music by the university ROTC band. The event begins at 9 a m with conference between inspecting officers and unit staff, followed by class inspections.
Joseph Martin aged 30 of 47 Hooper Street faced arraignment before Mayor Peter B. Seel on a charge of intoxication and pleaded guilty. A fine of 50 dollars and costs was imposed.
Dog Warden Home Barnhart faces a civil service hearing in Common Pleas Court after being discharged by county commissioners for probation violations tied to drunken driving arrest and drinking restrictions. The proceeding features witnesses, two civil service commissioners, and delayed start awaiting a state official. Attorney William Rowland represents Barnhart, with Joel Draper serving as special prosecutor amid Prosecutor James Shumaker’s absence.
Six Ohio Fuel Gas Co. workers from Athens and nearby areas will receive gold watches and join the Southeastern district Quarter Century Club Thursday in Lancaster. The six are Clif ford Radabaugh, Henry G. Waggoner, Orlando Brawley, Gilbert M. Hickman, Roy Jones, and Benjamin L. Salser, among 23 new members with 25 years of service. Also Racine Pins are awarded for 30 years to Lawrence Atherton, Roy V. Lee, William F. Lee, and Ernest Gage among eight newly retired members.
Defense Bond totals for Athens County in March reached $29,550, per area manager Henry F. Corriveau. Compared with March last year, $47,818 was recorded, while the state total stood at $17,977,010, up $164,291 from 1951 as most counties reported gains.
Third damage suit arising from a fatal Albany truck crash last September has been filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Harry Davis Jr seeks 7500 against William Everett Boggess and the Boggess family plus the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Damages bring the total sought to 37500. The case follows suits by parents of two killed youths from the same wreck on Route 680. The petition accuses Everett Boggess of wanton conduct and recklessness and claims the pole stood in the traveled highway lane.
Athens council 15 Royal and Select Masters to conduct annual inspection at the Masonic Temple Friday at 7 30 p.m. F W Shane Gallipolis to oversee. One candidate to receive the Royal and Select Master degree with refreshments after degree work.
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