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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1957
Page
2
Ohio University students resumed classes after Easter break amid mid summer heat. The Athens thermometer hit 90, 82 by mid morning, with a low of 59 after overnight rain. Rural Hamley Run reported 86 for the day and a low of 54.
Construction of the Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel at Ohio University nears half completion with a cornerstone ceremony led by President John C. Baker. John W. Galbreath and family placed sealed copies of construction publications in the cornerstone. The $246,000 building, begun last Dec 11, should finish by early winter and will seat 150 with basement offices for the Campus Religious Council.
A varied program is planned for a concert on Thursday May 2 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium by the Mechanicsburg Junior Band and Cadet Band Leonard Gutkowski director The program will include surprises and a majorette routine with selections such as American Patrol Green Door Goofus Allegheny Moon Prelude and Chorale R Schumann Sarabande and Gavotte Corelli Waltz of the Flowers Tschaikovsky Monti Overture Southern Roses Die Fledermaus and Ole MacDonald for Cadet Band.
Disabled American Veterans post led by Daniel A. Pierce will hold a meeting at 8 p m Friday to discuss veterans matters and organize service activities. The event is announced by the commander.
Cub Scouts dominate local activity with two packs planning programs this week. Pack 56 forms the district’s first Webelos den, led by cubmaster Roger Wiseman and OU journalism professor Dre Humphreys, and Pack 53 schedules a Saturday meeting with Indian skits.
Robert Matthews of Athens joined an air lift that carried five Ohio University Arnold Air Society delegates to the national conference in New York City. The effort was led by area commander Rick Schwalm of Cleveland to ferry delegates for the military honor society event. Matthews is a senior business major and member of Scabbard and Blade and Delta Tau Delta.
Janet Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Hill of 74 Second St is named to the dean's list at Ohio Wesleyan University in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement.
Hogs show general steady demand with heavy receipts and mixed 190 to 240 pound barrows and gilts, bids around 18.20 per cwt for 220 lb, lighter weights thinner. Cattle and vealers trade moderate, slaughter steers 10.50 to 17. Also pork products and poultry markets noted with prices and cases in Cincinnati.
The Athens County Humane Society launches its annual spring membership drive to fund more services. New 36 steel wire pens and an improved water system were added at the Chauncey area shelter thanks to higher Dog and Kennel funds approved by county commissioners. In 1956 the shelter cared for 964 dogs with about a quarter adopted, the rest euthanized. Memberships cost $1 or more at the shelter or with officers: John Hartley Jr president Ellis Woodworth vice president Beatrice Postle Be Hammer Alma Sams directors.
The Plains Volunteer Fire Department will hold an open meeting Friday at 7 p.m. in the high school community room. Refreshments will be served and the entire community is invited to attend.
The Hock Hocking District executive committee meeting and scout roundtable, set for tonight, are postponed to Thursday May 2. Both events will be at the Church of the Good Shepherd with Athens Troop 54 and Scoutmaster Earl H Funk hosting.
A newly organized 4-H club near Fisher Station plans its next meeting Saturday at Mr. and Mrs O C Horner's home. Officers include Mary Virginia Horner president Carla Whitlatch vice president Geraldina Barnhart secretary Linda Kirkindall treasurer and Jane Powell junior leader.
Francis Conrath 41 of 35 EF Carpenter Sr forfeited a 45 dollar appearance bond in Municipal Court on a reckless operation charge after an Route 50 crash west of Coolville last week. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Hearing set for this morning. Also listed are Elmer Spears 20 Millfield Frances Ruffer 20 Jacksonville Charles Milton Howard 19 Nelsonville Betty Jane Van Dyke 18 Nelsonville Paul E Jacobs 27 Pomeroy Donna Kay Hines 18 Gloucester.
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Pickering 82 who died Wednesday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p m at Jagers and Sons funeral home. The Rev Gilbert Cortney will conduct the services and burial will be in West Union Street Cemetery.
Admitted list notes several patients and accompanying family members flowing through Athens addresses including Mrs Dorothy Cunningham Mrs Russell Hall Mrs John Secoy Mrs Robert Keirns and Mrs Clifford Smith also Mrs Frederick Leach with son and Patricia Bisnaugle of Jackson ville.
A school for service officers of Veterans of Foreign Wars posts is planned in Athens. VFW 3477 commander Harley Moler said the first session will start at 1 p.m. Saturday with sessions continuing Sunday.
Robert L. Williams, 19, Hollister, was apprehended by Glouster police on a Madison County auto theft warrant. Sheriff Harold Shields noted Williams is accused of car theft and is in custody.
Maj. William E. Chamberlin will speak at the Athens Salvation Army annual meeting May 10 at 6 p.m. at the W Union Street headquarters. Life memberships will be awarded to Charles A. Cornwell and L. W. Roberts. The dinner launches the annual fund drive for areas outside Athens Township.
Ross County sheriff reports a Vere Calloway vehicle stolen from Route 1 Vere Calloway in Vaysville was recovered in running condition. Two teenage escapees from Athens State Hospital stole the auto, fled the ward door at 1 a.m., and were captured by the State Highway Patrol in the stolen truck.
Athens County School for Handicapped Children will reopen after vacation Monday, announced President James Wilson. Applications for admission are still being accepted at the Children's Home classroom during school hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The next Athens County Council for Handicapped Children meeting is Friday May 10 at 8 p.m. in the group's classroom. A report from the fifth annual Ohio Association for Retarded Children meeting will be given. A delegate will attend the Mansfield meeting May 3 4 and 5.
Buford Ohio truck driver Joseph Waits aged 49 remained in serious condition at Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg after his cream laden truck rolled over twice at Route 50 7 junction. The Donohoe Milk Co contract driver suffered a severe chest cut torn ear and fractures. Over 1450 gallons of cream were in the tank with more than half lost. State Patrol said the vehicle rolled when the curve was failed on Route 50.
An elderly New Marshfield man, W. O. Burk aged 85, tripped and fell in front of the Security Bank at 12:30 p.m. He received a forehead laceration after striking the sidewalk. The Athens fire department emergency squad treated him and he was transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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