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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1947
Page
5
Athens County Vehicle Title Office reports July totals rise with 70 new car titles, up 24 from July 1946 and 10 more than June. Used car registrations jump to 343, truck titles reach 23 new units, and overall titles written climb to 546 for July, with liens and cancellations also up from June.
Announcement by county executive committee chairwoman Mrs. W H Wakefield outlines a Republican picnic August 14 at the Athens County Fairgrounds with dinner at 6 p m and two radio shows by Ohio Valley Boys of WCMI Cincinnati. Rep Thomas A Jenkins will speak at 3 p m between shows, with Hemlock Singers Meigs County quartet led by Avery Nelson and the Coolville Singers providing entertainment. Committees led by John Dowler and Sen Stanley Mechem coordinate arrangements, grounds, and social activities.
County School Superintendent Glenn M. Hanes urges Ath ens County boards to pass resolutions requiring smallpox vaccination for all first graders and diphtheria immunization for those entering the grade. He says vaccines and toxoids would be provided by the State Health Department, with only the doctor’s administration fee charged to parents.
Former Athens resident Miss Inez B. Alexander 82 died Sunday at her Columbus home 394 W Eighth Ave Survived by sister Miss Jennie R Alexander and niece Miss Madge McAdoo Burial in Roseville. she had long worked as cashier for D Zenner Co and later retired to Columbus The Alexander property at 12 N College St sold to Dean Maurel Hawkins of Ohio University faculty
Mrs. William Lewis Rowland aged 80 eight eight of Athens died Tuesday evening at 6 p m She mother of Judge Oliver F Rowland and attorneys Hal Rowland and Roy Rowland Survivors include sisters Mrs J L Triipp brothers Bryce Rowland Mrs F L Perkins and two sons Charles and Leonard with two sons Charles and Leonard preceded in death Services follow at Judge Rowland home on Strathmore Blvd Wednesday 2 30 to 8 30 p m then final rites at Freeport Thursday 2 p m and burial there
A 42 year old Athens father accused of a July 27 attempted criminal assault on his 12 year old daughter was released on a 2000 dollar bond. Bail was set at 1000 dollars by Mayor Franz Woodworth after the plea of innocent on July 28 and later doubled by Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland.
Columbus reports driver licenses for 1948 will go on sale Sept 2, a week earlier than last year. State Registrar Edward T. Fogo said he expected to announce deputy registrar names in 88 counties within the next two weeks.
Examinations for patent examiner and veterinarian posts announced by the U S Civil Service Commission. Salaries range from 2644 dollars to 3397 dollars. Details and applications available from W H Oldfield, local secretary, in the post office.
Cutler Hall will be rededicated with a flag ceremony featuring a replica 13 star flag and the 48 star standard. Art from the Metropolitan Museum will display portraits of Washington and LaFayette. Window displays trace the era From Candle Light to Electric Light. The event includes student orchestras, new songs Founders Song and Old Manasseh Cutler, and remarks by Dr. Baker on education’s role in the atomic age and a 1954 sesquicentennial lead-in.
State Highway Patrol arrested four motorists yesterday for crossing freshly painted centerlines. John H. Houser 70 and Charles Bailey 18 were fined five dollars and costs by May or Floyd Stiff of Murray City. Joe Arbell 46 of Lancaster must appear before Mayor Oral Daugherty. William E. Kisor 69 of New Plymouth was cited to appear before Logan Mayor W. D. Weltner for passing on the wrong side.
Nicholas Manolis aged 60 of Glouster died of a heart attack Tuesday in Bill Capas restaurant in Nelsonville. Survived by wife Georgia and son Chris William. Friends may call at C. F. Wallace funeral home. services Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Residents complain of sweltering heat amid a record 95 degree Tuesday, one degree above Monday's 94. A cool 66 at night offered relief while a threatened storm fizzled. Early morning readings show 76 with light breezes and overcast skies. The Hocking River falls to 3.35 feet as drought persists.
Capt. Mark G. Treat returns to Ohio University’s Military Department after temporary duty at Langley Field Langley Field Va Mitchell Field L I and Lowry Field Colo He served as assistant professor of military science and tactics for air and helped set up curricula for second year advanced air ROTC subjects at Mitchell Field He then worked at Lowry Field as an armament instructor establishing a school to train officers and enlisted men to teach armament in second year advanced air ROTC courses nationwide He resides with his wife and two children at 125 N Congress St.
Mrs Addie Wood lifelong Marion Township resident Morgan County died Tuesday after five years of declining health. Widow of former county commissioner N M Wood she leaves three sons Earl Ernest Ralph a daughter Lousia Hines a brother William Newburn a sister Emma Strode and two grandchildren Funeral services set for Thursday 2 pm at Fawcett Stone funeral home Chesterhill with Rev Carl Hicks officiating Burial in Chesterhill Cemetery
Violet Beane and Lenora Pierce both from Athens undergo major surgery. James MacMillion Jr of Athens and William Hawk of Athens also admitted for major surgery. Discharges include Mrs Morrison and son and Mrs Bernard Osborne of Athens. Isabelie Schrappe of Chauncy dismissed.
Ohio University nears completion of a temporary recreation building on campus to ease crowding at the Student Grill. The 130 by 40 foot structure will host lounge areas, tables, ping pong, a snack bar and juke box with seating for 109 and green decor.
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