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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1948
Page
2
Fred Darling, long time resident of Trimble, is seriously ill at home after a fall and hip fracture from a mine accident two years ago. He remains confined to bed and needs a special nurse's care as his condition worsens.
A car driven by Ernest Russell of Trimble collided with a Glouster water works truck at Broad and Fairview Saturday afternoon. Both drivers suffered bruises and scratches. Police Chief Ed Kurtzman cited obstructed vision from cars as a cause and noted calls to place a traffic signal at the intersection near Lester Faires store.
A Navy Club of USA exhibition at the Court House on Thursday August 13 runs from 9 30 am to 9 30 pm. The mobile unit displays a Koryu one man submarine 20 feet long and aerial explosive mission notes. Items include a belt of stitches from a Japanese marine and rifles from Allied and Nazi sides. Admission is free with donations invited for naval welfare and rehabilitation programs. Visitors are asked to sign the Navy Club log after viewing the exhibit.
Gov. Mechem also praised the Adjutant General and State Treasurer for their work and efficiency in handling the veterans bonus. He highlighted increased Education Department funding used to hire more teachers in the growing public system. The governor urged full party support for national and state elections to rehabilitate the nation. Senator Mechem outlined benefits Athens County gained during the Herbert administration, especially the Burr project.
The State Highway Patrol reported two minor accidents over the weekend with no injuries. Stanley W. Deeter rear ended Dr. Charles Mullen on Route 50 near Coolville, Mullen filed charges for failing to stop. In the second incident James L. McGuire backed into Ralph L. Six’s parked car on Athens Route 2. McGuire was arrested and fined $20 plus costs for leaving the scene.
Dr. Leo M. Franklin, renowned rabbi and scholar, died Sunday in Detroit at age 78. His leadership and writings made him an internationally respected figure in Jewish religious life and education.
Hugh D. Stephenson, 54, a World War I veteran born in Luhrig, died suddenly at his New England home. Survived by wife Addie four daughters Maxine Stephen son and Rebecca Rife Verdelle Brozak Harriet Stephenson and three sons Jerald N Robert H Paul R. a step-brother Algie Price and four grandchildren. Services at Sand Rock Church Wednesday 2 pm with burial at the adjacent cemetery. Dowler and Ferguson funeral home handling arrangements.
Francella Winter 88 lifelong Guysville resident died at daughter Anna Snow home Saturday night. She was last survivor of the Amos Bean family. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p m at the Snow residence with burial in Bean Cemetery. Friends may call at home.
Real estate transfers listed include Pearl M Steward and others conveying Farm Lot 73 in Athens townships. Franklin Maerker and Sybil Maerker transferring Lot 2606 in Townsend Addition Athens. Martha and Edward Thompson to John and Jean Parsons. Minnie Gift and Rhoda Lantz with Alta Dew share transfers in Trimble village lots. Rhoda Lantz transferring half interest to Alta Dew. T J Foster transferring land in Northwest quarter Section 6 Township 5 Range 11. Foster heirs transferring Northwest quarter to Joe and Myrtle Moore in Troy township.
Emerson C. Lathey 64, brother of Mrs. C. F. Graves 85 Mill St., died Saturday in Los Angeles. A Harrisonville native, he left there as a youth and lived in California over 50 years. Two sisters survive Mrs. Charles Clay Harrisonville and Mrs. Pearl Stiles LaGrande Ore. Earl H Hoffner 24 Pomeroy arrested by State Highway Patrol on US Route 35 south of Athens for excessive speed. fined $10 and costs by Mayor W P Mickle.
Ed Lasch city county treasurer issued a bulletin detailing the new Sales Tax Reduction Amendment effective August 1. Tax is exempt only on sales 40 cents or less, with no records required for under 41 cents. sales over 41 cents retain full recordkeeping and possible assessment if returns lack adequate records. The Tax Department offers unofficial guidance conference to set percentages for under 41 cents, not legally binding and case-specific.
A series of hospital notes reports births and medical updates from Athens and surrounding towns. Entries include the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gordon Hamilton, a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Sturgeon, and a son to Mr and Mrs Rodney Fitch. Major surgeries listed for Mrs Mary Stephenson and Margaret Kern, with minor surgeries for W A Steinmetz and Robert Chappell. Discharges include Mrs Ralph Bolin and daughter, Mrs Michael O'Donnell and daughter, Mr Henry Todd, John Bay, and Carpenter.
A pair of plastic rimmed glasses found on Chief Joseph Grogan’s desk after Tuesday’s fire at the State Highway Garage may belong to the owner who should claim the property at the police station.
City police arrested two men Saturday after an argument with cab driver Eber L. Clark 31 of Coolville. Clark pleaded guilty in the mayor s court Monday to intoxication and was fined 15 dollars plus costs and jailed for nonpayment. Milo Bean 20 of Wolf Street was fined 5 dollars plus costs on the same day after a related intoxication charge.
Local observer Mrs. C N France reports Athens held normal temperatures over the weekend with a high of 83 and a low of 54. This morning at 10 PM the reading was 75 as the Hocking River stood at 3.6 feet and falling.
The 1 000 ton a day Glen Ebon mine at Floodwood was approved for safety compliance in a federal mine inspector’s report. In June inspector J B Vanity visited the 35 employee stripping operation and noted safeguards including well-installed tipple cables and grounded switch boxes while urging removal of loose material, use of protective hats and footwear, posted respiration instructions, and better protection at high walls.
A compilation of recent 4-H club meetings across Albany Clover Clippers Amesville and other communities. Highlights include chicken dinner fundraisers for the Ohio 4-H Foundation, judging of home economics projects, planning for Athens County Fair exhibits, and upcoming picnics. Members discussed poultry gardening sewing and project exhibits with meetings hosted at member homes and schools.
Glouster area residents and relatives filled weekend itineraries with travels to Canton Columbus Duncan Falls Portsmouth and Detroit. Families including McGee Kearns Ginnan Wyatt Bryson and Campbell hosted and visited kin, while fishing on the Muskingum River capped a string of local social calls.
Glouster Church of Christ sent 44 people as students cooks kitchen helpers cabin mothers nurse and teacher to Tar Hollow Christian Service Camp for a week of outing and schooling. The Rev Teater will act as purchasing agent and an instructor. A second group will depart next Sunday for another week.
The Past Noble Grands of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will gather at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Lillie Galloway in the Palos area for a meeting and social.
Warren County's 103rd fair drew a new attendance high of 150000, reflecting strong public interest in events and exhibitions across the grounds.
Thousands suffer from rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis find relief with NORITO a quick acting formula. If the first three doses fail your money will be refunded. Ask your druggist today for NORITO.
The monthly meeting in Glouster will be held in the mayor's office today starting at 7 30 p m. Officers will be elected.
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