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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
2
Mrs. Carol Wyatt of Glouster sought a state insurance fund claim after her husband Herman Wyatt died from gas and smoke injuries while employed by Black Belle Mining Co. In a twist, she served on the jury hearing her own case in Athens County Common Pleas and won.
A new full time district social security representative will assist Athens and Hocking counties starting Monday. William W. Martin will handle interviews for employers and workers at offices in Logan Nelsonville Athens Glouster with set hours on multiple days each week.
Cub Pack 57 held a regular meeting at First Christian Church with a "Radio and Television" theme. Dens performed self written skits with own acting sound effects and announcing.
Conrath Bean Chapter 37 of the Disabled American Veterans will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the Armory. Ernest McGraner, commander, said plans are made for a joint Christmas party with the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter on December 20.
Eighteen Athens High School boys were inducted into the Hi-Y organization at noon after meeting membership requirements. John Smith, president, led the initiation with Robert Lance of the YMCA Ohio district present.
Altman's Department Store employees adopt a twelve point program covering regulations benefits and bonuses after a dinner meeting at Hotel Berry. Mayor Mickle and officials attended as guests. Secret ballot approves immediate implementation with profit sharing for steady faithful workers along with wages vacations holidays work week and hospitalization benefits.
Marriage licenses issued to Robert Nial Mansfield 21 of Athens and Virginia Lee Wheaton 20 of Athens Route 4 Armel Lee Davidson 27 of Batavia Route 2 and Betty Lou Riley 18 of Athens Route 2.
Heavy rain fell about 13 inches from Wednesday night to Thursday morning as the Hocking River rose from 7.7 feet at noon to 10.2 feet by 12 o’clock. Route 50 near Coolville remains affected by Ohio River waters while Carthage-Troy schools stay closed and Rome-Canaan reopens. Route from Athens to Coolville opened today.
Mrs. and Mrs. Delbert Dillahay report a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Edward DeVille of Athens welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Williams of Athens announce a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Baker of Athens Route 4 announce a daughter. Admitted Jess Nickoson Athens. Mae Shepard Athens. Dismissed Mrs. Donald Sines Athens and son. Mrs. Iva Hanley Gloucester Route.
President Truman canceled a news conference to attend the funeral of his press secretary Charles G. Ross in Washington. The ceremony marked Ross’s death and the administration’s first public acknowledgment of the loss.
New dining facilities at Hotel Berry unveiled by operator Dave Quarles include the Manda lay Room a 65 to 70 seat main dining room the Tuckaway Room for 50 and the Plantation Lounge for 70 to 80. Modern finishes feature green carpeting raspberry draperies and Naugahyde seating as furniture arrivals continue.
Ohio University announces changes to its holiday schedule. The university will close at noon on Saturday December 16 and reopen at 8 a.m. on Wednesday January 3.
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