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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1949
Page
5
Three Vinton County residents including a juvenile were arrested for intoxication Saturday night. The report lists five additional weekend arrests with various fines and court actions across Mc Arthur Athens Logan and Jacksonville.
Mrs. Mary E. Rhodes died Sunday morning at her daughter's home in Athens after months of ill health. Survived by daughter Nellie Long and a brother Perry Brooks, she leaves six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Dowler and Ferguson with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
Robert Wilson, junior in Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts, represents Ohio in the national oratory contest at Northwestern University. His original oration on sex education won the local and state competitions. Accompanying him is Professor Lorin C. Staats, director of the intercollegiate forensics program.
Patsy Wolfe of Athens won a superior rating in the state audition finals for vocal solos and ensembles. The finals, sponsored by Otterbein College, were held Saturday on the Westerville campus. Wolfe, an alto, competed in Class B.
Donald F. Montgomery age 34 of 15% E Washington St was fined 200 with 75 suspended and costs after pleading guilty before Mayor William P. Mickle. Arrested by Athens police early this morning. Fred A. Harper age 27 of Athens Route 3 was fined 100 with costs on a similar drunken driving charge after pleading guilty in Mayor's court today.
Four crashes occurred at Athens intersections Saturday evening with three cars and a truck damaged slightly. No injuries were reported.
Myrta Erwin Robinson, 44, died Sunday at her daughter’s Athens Route 3 home after a long illness. Survived by husband Alva and daughters Helen Nataly Dorothy Higgins and Miller of Athens. Surviving sons Carl Donald Harry and Paul. Also father Benjamin Bail of Gore and many siblings. Friends may call after Tuesday noon at Jagers funeral home. Burial at Hebbardsville.
Cub Pack 56 will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. Pack 55 from the First Presbyterian Church will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the church basement. Theme is Life in the Philippines and advancement awards will be presented at both meetings.
The Ohio University photography program plans three events including a national fraternity installation, a visit by Jacob Deschin of The New York Times, and two photography exhibits. Alpha Mu joins Kappa Alpha Mu, John Whiting oversees the installation, Deschin speaks Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts basement, exhibits run through May.
Dr. C. H. Creed, superintendent, announced visiting hours at Athens State Hospital during National Mental Health Week. Relatives may visit 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. daily, while the general public may visit 1 to 4 p.m. every day except Saturday and Sunday.
Births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs John R Hammond of Athens and a son for Mr and Mrs Wallace Dryer of Athens. daughters for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Chatfield and for Mrs Dorothy Mae Flowers. Admissions include Dorothy Van Dyke and Will Carr, Andrew Kostival, and Mrs Dorothy Mae Flowers for major surgery. Several patients were dismissed from the Athens area facility. Paramythia Lodge 25, F&AM schedules a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Masonic Temple.
Six Ohio University debate teams won the most debates in the annual state first year tourney at Denison University, finishing second to Ohio Wesleyan. The event drew 38 teams from 11 schools, with no official winner named. the topic was civil liberties legislation for all citizens.
Delmar Redman 53, longtime Athens resident and former Altman’s Department Store shoe dept manager, died suddenly Sunday of a heart attack while visiting in Columbus. He is survived by his wife Anna Marie, his mother, five children from a prior marriage, a stepson, and other relatives. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Richwood, Ohio.
Navy ASW training centers stress sonar experts as top priority with rigorous ear training and quick adaptation to modern listening gear. In wartime history, 104 submarines sailed and 950 ships and lanes supported Allied efforts, underscoring the decade’s evolving submarine defenses and rapid research progress.
A sunny day with light winds sees Athens temperatures climb from a 32 degree low overnight to 56 degrees by 11 15 a m. Reported to Mrs C N France the weather observer the day follows a high of 65 degrees on Sunday.
The Royal Arch degree will be conferred on a class of candidates Monday at 7 30 p m during a meeting of Athens Chapter 39. Refreshments will be served.
A vintage Camel ad urges readers to try a 30 day Camel test focusing on taste and throat. It claims Camels provide mildness and flavor and offers to refund the full purchase price plus postage if not convinced they are the best cigarette. Signed by R J Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston Salem NC.
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