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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1959
Page
8
County Engineer John W. Dowier expects earth moving to begin next week for relocating County Road 20 around Dow Lake. Chandler Brothers of Nelsonville won the bid at 12,000.05, with six bids listed and the work aimed at speeding completion and filling the lake sooner.
First Christian Church will host Sunday for district 14 Christian Churches. Rev. Joe B. Maffett hosts. Donavan Campbell IRS Columbus will speak. Harold Koker Nelsonville will preside. Cooperating ministers include Hal Zug Gilbert Courtney J A Long Ted Faulconer. Attending churches span Athens Chauncey Millfield Trimble Greens Run and more.
Mrs Madge Johnson 47 of 16 Mulligan Road died Thursday morning at University Hospital Columbus after a three month illness. Born in Bellaire she lived in Athens County most of life, taught in Albany schools, and was active in First Presbyterian Church Athens Order of Eastern Star Mothers Circle and Home Demonstration Club. Survivors include husband Donald E. Johnson son Phillip David parents Thomas E Dixon and wife and Clyde M Dixon brother. arrangements by Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home.
Gaige B. Paulsen dean of the University College and Myron A. Hutcheson director of student financial aids will speak to the seniors of Athens High School in an assembly April 27. The discussion Ohio University scholarships and financial aids to students, will be followed by a question and answer period.
Rita May Warren through her mother Evelyn Howard files for divorce from Mickey Wayne Warren in Common Pleas Court Nelsonville. They wed June 11 1955 in Richmond Indiana and have one child. Accusations include gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
Judge Francis D. White in Common Pleas Court signs an order granting forfeiture of a long list of Ath ens County real estate for non payment of taxes assessments and penalties. The Ath ens County Board of Revision filed the action recently and costs will be paid from the county general fund.
Shade High School announces honor roll recipients this period. Freshmen include Janet Howard Sue Seipel Kay Woodyard Jerry King Rachel Hawk Beverly Byard Patty Clark James Evans Judy Gabriel Nola Love David Niggemeyer Don Randolph. Sophomores are Donald Bennett Carol Ann Seipel Rachel Kinnen. Juniors include Sallie Martin Ann Oxley Virginia Dunfee Nancy Jordan Nita Phillips Connie Lambert. Seniors on the honor roll are listed.
Birth announcement: Mr and Mrs Tom W Weihe of Athens welcomed a son. Also listed are admissions and dismissals including Deborah McGraner The Plains and Mrs Richard Cole Athens Route 3. Other names include Mrs David Armstrong and son Sandra Stocklin Ralph Barker Tony Reed Mrs Karl Krum and Mrs John White.
A city park planning committee will meet at 8 p m Thursday in the Ohio Fuel Gas Co office on W State St. Chairman William Soeller invites all interested residents to attend.
Two defendants pled guilty to traffic charges in Municipal Court. Don D. Truipo of Columbus forfeited $10 for weaving driving. Charles E. Swisher of Pomeroy forfeited $16 for failing to stop at a sign.
Howard Bolton of 16 S Shannon St was found not guilty of driving while intoxicated by a municipal court jury of eight women and four men after about 50 minutes of deliberation. The case stemmed from a March 29 incident near the Do Nut Shop on Richland Ave. Bolton remains scheduled for trial on leaving the scene and revoked license charges, free on bond.
NEW MARSHFIELD Ground breaking and dedication ceremonies will be held Sunday afternoon at the site of the new Church of Christ. A basket dinner follows the morning worship. The afternoon program at 1 30 features a hymn sing led by Mr and Mrs Norman Hatch of Athens. Former ministers will be guest speakers with Rev Reece McGoldrick in charge. the event is open to the public.
Third session of the retraining school by the Athens Police department is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the city building. FBI agent Robert Rockwell will lead tonight’s session on collection and preservation of evidence, the FBI laboratory, and testifying from notes and photographs. The final session will be held next Thursday evening with Judge Francis D. White and Rockwell in charge.
Okema Dunfee sues for divorce from Paul Dunfee in Athens with three minor children. Married May 1 1949 in Meigs County. Petition cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Marathon for cancer set for six hours from 8 p m Friday to 2 a m with half the proceeds aiding county cancer patients.
The Disabled American Veterans group will meet at 8 p.m. Friday, according to commander Harry Wolfe.
The Athens Salvation Army corps honored its advisory board at a First Methodist Church banquet. Senior Captain Andrew Miller presented a certificate of organization to Hal Rowland, praised the corps, and thanked the board for devoted service. The 1958 annual report notes increased youth work and funding from United Appeal and local donations.
The Athens County Humane Society near Chauncey released its annual report showing 1752 animals cared for during the year, with 221 animals placed in homes and 30 returned to owners. The first two months of 1959 saw 311 animals handled, 36 placed and one returned, and the board discussed a new county dog shelter near the County Home. The society criticized plans to sell unclaimed dogs to labs, noted rabies clinic cooperation, and listed the executive board.
Oba Douglas Jr of Athens Route 5 was cleared at a Municipal Court preliminary hearing. Judge John Newcomb ruled evidence insufficient for grand jury action, dismissing the auto larceny charge after Douglas pleaded innocent at arraignment.
Athens enjoyed another pleasant day with temperatures rising under a bright sun. Rural Hamley Run reported a 9 a.m. reading of 42 after a 27 degree low, while Wednesday’s range reached from 35 to 63.
Officials announced a public friendly initiative for Mental Health Week at Athens State Hospital from April 26 to May 3. Activities include open house Sunday 1 to 4 pm with tours, films, and slides. clinics by Dr. Fockler on Monday and Tuesday. an auxiliary reception. and awards for psychiatric aides. Don Campbell will speak at the honors ceremony. Visitors are welcome any time during Mental Health Week.
Athens County commissioners held a weekly meeting at the courthouse where paying routine bills dominated the agenda. A delegation from the Athens County Women's Democratic Club spoke on the proposed dog pound near the County Home, with no change to earlier plans.
The ASH will hold an 7:30 p m Monday recognition service with friends and relatives in attendance. Twenty two attendants completing a 100 hour in service training will be rated psychiatric aide 1 while seventeen charge attendants receive psychiatric aide 2. Mary Conner, state winner, will receive her award and five attendants will receive local awards.
Compact office space available for rent featuring free parking and telephone service. Utilities and janitorial service included along with 24 hour elevator access.
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