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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1958
Page
7
The 1958 Athens County Fair drew an unofficial four day crowd near 25 000 with 10 000 to 20 000 paying at the gate and about 1500 passes issued to Junior Fair members livestock owners and concessionaires.
The Athens High School Bulldog Band ordered 110 new uniforms including majorettes to debut this fall. The Boosters Club said $2000 remained to be raised though the order increased by ten uniforms as more students joined. The call went out for community donations to meet the final third of the goal.
Police say daily lane switching without signaling caused two minor accidents Friday. Harlan Carpenter 48 pulled into the left lane to turn as Dean Thompson 44 passing in the right lane avoided collision. Marilyn Snedden 28 tried to pass a waiting car by entering the right lane, colliding with Samuel Shingledecker 32 who was passing in the other lane.
Athens logged typical summer conditions over the weekend with a high around 90 degrees and clear skies. Monday morning showed 81 degrees at 11 30 a.m as a threat of an electric storm lingered, while Poston Station reported readings from Friday to Sunday of 88 66, 87 59 and 87 56 with a 76 at 9 a.m. and a 66 overnight.
Fire Chief Charles Dalton explains a civil defense test will sound the fire siren at 6 30 this evening. The siren will be heard three times and volunteers stationed around the city will report how well it is heard from their locations.
Three Athens men Roderick G. Ondis Charles C. Brown and Joseph R. Miller were among 13 travelers leaving for pre induction physicals at Columbus Others include Max F. Hamilton Henry W. Rice both of Albany Sidney L. Boggs of Guysville Jerry E. Gormley of Glouster Gary L. Covert of Nelsonville Johnny L. Cline of Chauncey William O. Lightfritz of New Marshfield Gene E. McDonald Coulter L. Meek both The Plains Bobby Allen of Deanville and Marvin Waxman of Cleveland
The IRS ruled that room and board furnished by accredited nursing schools to student nurses performing hospital services counts as scholarships. Such accommodations may be disregarded when determining if the student receives more than half their support from the parent for the personal exemption allowance.
Two drivers pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated charges from the State Highway Patrol. Each received a $125 fine, three days in jail, three months license suspension, and costs. Myles K. Stump, 22, of Carbondale, was arrested Saturday on Route 33 in York Township. Donald Powell, 41, of Glouster, on Route 682 at The Plains.
The fire department and emergency squad responded at 9 25 a m Sunday to the Park Hotel on West Union Street after Ray Johnson 71 collapsed. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital for further treatment.
Four couples obtained marriage licenses. James McCulloch 21 of Nelsonville Route 1 with Mildred Viola Yates 18 of Nelsonville. Bruce V. Roach 22 of Athens with Gatha V. Hargis 22 of Athens. Jerry Lee Patton 18 of Nelsonville with Alice Sue Nelson 16 of Nelsonville.
July auto title office activity rose slightly from June, with 176 new car titles vs 164 in June and 11 new truck titles vs 19. Total July collections reached 1592.20 dollars with 1191.35 to the county and 400.85 to the state. 1055 titles issued, one fewer than June.
Athens Soil Conservation District announces a field day on Tuesday August 19 at the Lee Enlow farm in Lee Township. Demonstrations include contour strip cropping farm ponds sod waterways and explanations of high fertility programs and hay and pasture improvements. District office invites attendance.
Betty Shook seeks divorce from Harry Shook in Common Pleas Court alleging habitual drunkenness. They were married June 22, 1946, have four minor children, and she requests custody of the children along with other relief.
Mrs. Howard Grimes, 43, formerly of Athens and The Plains, died Sunday at San Jose Hospital California. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Schust of The Plains and her husband Howard, two daughters and a son of San Jose. Burial will be in San Jose.
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs C J Josten a son Athens Rev and Mrs Roger Rice Jr a son Athens Mr and Mrs Fred Calkins a daughter Athens Mr and Mrs Ronald Perry a daughter Radcliffe Admitted include Orval Stover Guysville Marcus Powell Athens Route 3 Mrs Josie Huseman Athens Route 2 Mrs D Morrison Carpenter Ray Johnson Athens Mrs Wilbert Evans Athens Route 3 Mrs Ruth Lantz Athens Mrs Max Morris Columbus Louetta OBrien Albany Discharged include Norman Calentine Amesville Riley McDaniel Coolville Route Carl Hoisington Millfield Route Mrs Mary Leake Athens Route Mrs Jerry Woodruff and Mrs Robert Bolin and son Mrs Robert Rice and son South Bloomingville Mrs Monroe Grimm and daughter Guysville Route 1 Mrs William Johnson Athens Mrs Richard Farrell and son Mrs Warren Hall and daughter
Three persons were injured in a series of accidents investigated by the Athens post of the State Highway Patrol Sunday. The incidents include a 5 15 a m crash on Route 50 near Athens where John Davis and Bailey Morris were hurt, and a 8 40 p m wreck on Route 33 near the junction of 180 involving Jesse Ansel and James Bainter. A third crash on Route 33 near Nelsonville left Lawrence Thomason uninjured but jailed for DWI, and a fourth on Route 33 near Nelsonville left Ruth Blackmore uninjured with minor vehicle damage. Authorities cited Davis for driving left of center and Ansel for reckless operation. Thomason faced DWI penalties and Blackmore was fined for speeding.
Mrs. Claire Daily of the Red Cross asks for clothing and furniture for the Robert Dotson family after a fire on W State Street damaged their home. The mother wears size 18 1 2 dress, father medium, 15 1 2 shirt, boys sizes 6 and 10. Call 31183 to arrange donations and pickup.
W P Barker of the local Social Security office notes August as the 23rd birthday of the Social Security law. He cites that over 110 million people now receive benefits and the district served reports 11 000 beneficiaries receiving about 500 000 dollars in checks this month as proof of its economic stabilizing role.
Allan Dean, 54, a building contractor, died early Monday at his Toledo home. He is survived by his wife Palmaneda Clayton, daughter of Mrs. Nary Clayton of 60 N. Court St. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bennett Funeral Home in Toledo.
The Athens commandery No. 15 Knights Templar will convene Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with Russell L Baily serving as commander.
The Saltz Insurance Agency joins Oakley Insurance in Glouster Ohio under Richard Guinther leadership to expand coverage options for residents and local businesses.
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