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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1959
Page
2
Directors from Athens Milk Sales Co. and Hecking Valley Dairymen's Co-Operative meet at the agriculture extension office to draw up proposed merger by laws. A joint committee will draft bylaws for approval by both director groups and then by the memberships to finalize the merger plan.
Claudis Chappel, almost five terms as Athens County auditor, announced plans to run for a sixth straight term subject to the Republican primary next May. His petition circulated Tuesday, joining Treasurer T. G. Kincade and Commissioner W. H. Wakefield as current officeholders seeking re election. Chappel was first elected recorder in 1940 and took office January 1 1951, winning every four years since. If victorious in primary and general elections next year he would begin a sixth four year term.
Lions Don Nicholson and C W Sherwood received perfect attendance pins for five years without a miss at the annual Ladies Night dinner led by Club President Scotty Roberts. Earl Funk earned a key award for boosting membership and introduced Jerry Woodhouse as a new member. door prizes went to Mrs Funk and Mrs Raymond J Brooks.
The fire department emergency squad was dispatched to Zeta Tau Alpha at 46 E Union St at 7 21 p m Tuesday after Lorna Kay Swart 18 of Lindley Hall tripped over an end table and suffered a possible knee injury she was transported to the University Health Center for treatment
The thermometer fell to a frosty 20 degrees early today in Athens and had risen 14 degrees by 11 a.m. according to U S Observer C L Colmer. Tuesday’s high reached 43 with Rural Hamley Run recording a low of 14 this morning after a high of 38 yesterday.
Investigation of two Athens County traffic accidents continued today by the State Highway Patrol. At 8 10 a.m. a two car collision near New Marshfield injured Roy Carter 34 and Scott Carter 7 from New Marshfield and Dewayne Carder 17, Jeff Carder 14 and Clifton Rice 15 Athens. In a second crash on Route 50 near Route 7 Johnson 19 Coolville was struck from the rear by Alma Schneider 35 Coolville.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday for Edith Brown 62 a Baker Settlement native who died Monday in Columbus at her brother Archer’s home. She worked 35 years for the state fire marshal's office in Columbus and is survived by three brothers and three sisters. Graveside rites will follow at Hebardville Cemetery near 2 p.m. conducted by Rev Laurence Woodruff.
Athens County Rep. George Banks is among 11 members of the Ohio Legislature's Watchdog committee on public improvements. Sen. Anthony O. Calabrese, chairman, says the Ohio Public Improvements Inspection Committee will likely inspect the new reformatory at Lebanon next month.
Officers of Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will be installed at 7 30 p m Thursday, announced James Gilham master.
Ohio University opens its Christmas season with campus caroling by girls housing units for the men's dormitories and fraternities. Blue Key members decorate campus, signs by John Reamer. Concerts, convocation, and vacation schedule follow, with library hours posted and notable events including the Christmas Concert and convocation led by student and faculty leaders.
Petit larceny charges against two Ohio University freshmen were disposed of after a municipal court hearing. Charles R. Line was found not guilty. Billy R. Jones was fined sixty dollars and costs and jailed sixty days with the sentence suspended and six months probation.
Paramathia Lodge 25 F and AM hosts an annual Christmas party at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Masonic Temple. Santa will talk with children and parents. The event includes movies and a magician. Tickets are available from lodge officers or at Clines Cornwells and Gandees.
City police seek owners of two abandoned bicycles found in the streets. Police Chief Joseph Grogan urges anyone who can identify the bikes to contact the department to reclaim the property.
Officers of Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM will be elected in a meeting here Thursday at 7 30 p m Refreshments will be served said H L Songer master
William Wayne Smith 18 laborer of Murray City and Alberta Lou Withem 19 clerk typist of Glouster received a marriage license. The record lists both applicants with ages and occupations.
Francis B. Fuller of Lam born's Studio was elected president of the Athens Retail Merchants Association. James P. Cumley of Milldeck's Shoe Store named vice president with Ralph L. Miller of the Woolworth store as treasurer. John W. Bolin was re elected secretary. Committees and directors to be appointed before January. Plans for the Clerk's Christmas Party tonight and post holiday store hours were approved. Stores stay open December 26 but close January 1 2 and 3 for a three day weekend.
Otho J. Porter 86 of Albany Route 3 died early Wednesday at Elmwood Rest Home Tuppers Plains after months of illness. A lifelong Athens County resident he owned a Lee Township farm until five years ago He was the last of 11 Porter siblings Survivors include several nieces and nephews Friends may call Thursday afternoon at Dowler Ferguson Hughes Funeral Home services 1 p.m. Friday conducted by Rev Laurence Woodruff burial at Hebardville
John T. Felsinger 83 father of Margaret Felsinger 57 Mill St was an associate professor of education at Ohio University. He died Wednesday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are handled by Jagers and Sons funeral home.
FASTEET powder steadies dentures for firmer comfortable wear. It has no unpleasant taste or nausea and is alkaline to reduce plate odor. Sold at drug counters nationwide under the Ady brand as PASTEETH.
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