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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1956
Page
7
Athens County farmers face continuing rain hindering tasks after a four day dry spell while alfalfa and a bumper peach crop emerge. County Agent Ross Wright says the 1956 peach harvest is the biggest since 1935 with roadside stands and markets flooded with fruit despite a wet summer and past frost damage.
The Athens Board of Trade issues a warning about itinerant furnace repairmen who knock on doors and inspect basements claiming urgent fixes. The bulletin cites the National Better Business Bureau affiliation and urges homeowners to verify credentials and contact trusted dealers before signing any contract for a new heating system.
A sudden shower dumped 0.3 inch of rain on Athens late Thursday night, reported U S Weather observer C L Colmer, with warmer weather following. The low last night was 60, and the 11 am temperature reached 77. In rural Hamley Run the early morning low of 54 was 10 degrees warmer than yesterday, with Thursday's high at 80. Last night's rain was the first since Sunday.
Eleven members of the Athens Chapter Order of DeMolay attend a three day Ohio conclave in Akron. Officers present include Philip Saedecker master councilor James Hughes senior councilor John Reamer junior councilor and others with past masters Richard White John Nunemaker and recent initiates Harry Begg and Charles Gardner. White also holds the chapter post of orator and has won the Representative DeMolay award. Athens DeMolays, led by adult representative C E Nunemaker, stay at the Sheraton Mayflower Hotel where the conclave ends Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters from the city responded to a trailer camp fire on Richland Avenue Thursday at 12:20 PM. Fire Chief Charles Dalton said the blaze caused no damage and the new engine booster tank aided extinguishing efforts within city limits.
Bernard Porter of Congress Apartments faced a non support charge filed by his wife. He posted a $100 appearance bond for a Monday hearing after an affidavit said he failed to contribute support for six days.
Herman Barnes, 19, of Millfield, and Charles M. McKnight, 20, of Nelsonville, both enlisted for three years and departed for boot camp in San Diego. Barnes is a Shauncey-Dover High School graduate. McKnight is a 1953 Buchtel-York High School alumnus and son of Virgil T. and Cora McKnight.
A compiled notice lists transfers of real estate within Athens County and surrounding townships. Names include William C Pratt Glen Clem Mabel Welch and Eileen Ferry among others, with properties in Dover Trimble Glouster Athens and nearby towns.
Danie C. Church, 73, of Athens Route 4, was fined $15 and costs in Municipal Court after city police charged him with failing to yield the right of way. Church, accident reports say, turned south of Union St onto Court Thursday at 9 05 a m and struck another auto driven by Florence Nichols, of 122 E State St, as she was proceeding east on Union at the intersection. Moderate damage to both vehicles was estimated by police.
Ohio Senator Mechem connected to a case in which four truck drivers from the district were fined in Municipal Court. The drivers William O Neill John S Hayes William E Taylor Brooks A Russell and Arthur C Van Dike faced penalties for overloaded loads at a Route 56 checkpoint near Carbondale.
About 35 residents gathered in Albany to form a volunteer fire brigade board of trustees and adopt regulations. The Albany VFW gave 25 dollars toward building protection, and five trustees were elected including Lowell Chase as president and Albert Kern. A four year contract with Albany village and Lee Township would make all residents over 18 members. A second hand pumper truck was to be inspected, with two trucks from Bucy Tus and Plain City under consideration.
Athens State Hospital incident left guard attacked and inmate Bennett, 21, still at large. Deputy Shields reported a tip from an unidentified caller who claimed Bennett’s location but would only talk to him. Police and FBI cooperation anticipated if Bennett remains unfound next week.
A youth from The Plains was cited in Municipal Court after a two car crash on Mill Street near Kurtz Avenue at 7 20 am today. Joseph Charney 21 The Plains westbound failed to see George Denton 21 an eastbound State Geological Survey vehicle. Both cars sustained heavy front end damage.
Two motorists faced Municipal Court after patrol arrests for traffic violations. Fredrick McWilliams of Athens Route 5 was fined 20 dollars plus costs for no license and 15 dollars plus costs for failing to transfer auto registration. Clarence Craycraft of Portsmouth was fined 15 dollars plus costs for passing on a yellow line. The DeMolay conclave opened in Akron with 800 delegates and 700 advisers in attendance.
Captain Callam Roberts an assistant professor of military science at Ohio University joins ROTC instructors from Second Army colleges for a pilot program at Ohio State University on August 20. Historians will deliver material used by 238 colleges and universities where 66,000 freshmen enroll as ROTC students this fall.
Mrs and Mr Carl E Seiferth welcome a son in Athens. Ronald Love and Wilbur Powell admitted. Mrs Lowell Lowry and Mrs Bill Edgar confined. David Bowers Bertie Sweeney and Mrs Everett Day noted. Mrs Ray Karns and Donald Barrett among others listed with routes in Athens area.
The State Department of Taxation filed an assessment against Robert H. Littler of Athens Country Club. The common pleas entry lists a suit for 59.80 dollars, including a 7.80 dollar penalty for failing to comply with state sales and use tax regulations.
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