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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
5
Athens merchants prepared for a two day closing, with stores to stay shut Wednesday and Thursday. Association president William B. Mechem said the move allows all employees to enjoy a double holiday, replacing the previous Thursday afternoon closure.
Grecian-born Emanuel Pothos entered a not guilty plea to first degree murder in the shooting of his ex brother-in-law Erson Male and wounding of wife Myrtle after his arrest by Sheriff George Bateman. He was remanded to the county jail pending grand jury action.
County Treasurer Ed Lasch announced real estate tax books have been open since December 20 and will close January 20. He urged prompt payments at the treasurer’s office and warned against waiting until the last week, noting out of town collection plans will be announced.
Walter McHarg of Lower Plains reported a gray fox was shot Christmas night after it attacked a valuable cow. The fox was found to be rabid following examination, ending the animal threat.
H. W. Driver of Cleveland district governor will be principal speaker at the annual installation of officers for the Athens Kiwanis Club next Monday. Dale Thomas of Cambridge, lieutenant governor, will also attend. The event, a Ladies Night, starts at 6 pm at the Berry Hotel.
Laroma D. Gaver aged 19 of Athens was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth after pleading guilty to failure to yield the right of way. The charge followed a State Highway Patrol investigation of a Sunday accident on Richland Ave. Santford Williams and his wife Doris were hospitalized and expected to be released soon from Sheltering Arms Hospital.
A divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty was awarded in Common Pleas Court Monday to Helen Doughty from August B. Doughty. The defendant had not contested the suit, and divorce was awarded by default. Custody of the couple's six year old son was awarded the plaintiff. The Doughtys were married at St. Marys, W. Va. on Oct. 14 1933.
Carl Jenkins a 17 year old Mineral youth remained unconscious and in critical condition today at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a crash near Mineral on Saturday. Hospital officials report he has not regained consciousness.
Colder weather continued in Athens as a 10 30 a m reading reached 25 degrees reported by weather observer Mrs C N France. The mercury dropped to 21 overnight after a high of 30 on Monday, according to Mrs France.
A meeting for all interested in the Veterans Agricultural Training Program will be held at Stewart High School Friday at 7 30 p m. Glen M Hanes, chairman, announced that county committee members will attend to explain the program.
Glen Brummage, indicted on charges of criminally assaulting a 12 year old girl on November 27, had his trial set for January 16. Prosecuting Attorney Gordon B. Gray announced the date. Brummage originally pleaded guilty at a mayor's arraignment and later pleaded innocent at a Rowland court arraignment.
Pathos, a Grecian born 54 year old man, appeared for arraignment on three degrees of murder. His attorney R W Finsterwald stated the plea while Pathos wore a trainman cap and knee high boots. Separately, his wife Mrs Pothos sued for 1500 compensatory and 500 punitive damages after being shot in the right leg, claiming severe injury and incapacity.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hardy of Nelsonville welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Russell Beck of Athens report a son. Mr and Mrs John Finnearty of Millfield announce a son. Admitted Leo Williams Shade major surgery Jeannine Gottfried Athens minor surgery. Discharged Mrs Carl Conrath and daughter Athens Mrs Edward Mingus and son Millfield Mrs Robert Genter and son Athens Mrs Ruth Goodman Millfield Frank Gooding Athens.
Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Morgan County for Mrs. Sarah Shaner who died Christmas Eve at McConnellsville. A lifelong Morgan County resident she was predeceased by her husband Ira E. Shaner. Survived by two daughters Ruth West Athens and Ophelia Stanley McConnells ville, plus a sister Hannah Hicks Columbus and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
A watch meeting is set for 8 p.m. following the board’s 7 39 p.m. session tonight at Union Methodist Church, officials announced.
Graham Chapel prayer group will gather at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Bobo on Thursday with Holly Kelley leading the session.
Jacon Alcaraz, who claimed to be 114 years old, died yesterday in San Diego. Authorities had not confirmed his claimed age, and next of kin were not immediately available.
City employees under George R. Evans began rounding the northeast corner of the post office intersection to ease traffic bottlenecks. The project includes new curbing and pavement, with a widened turn space and catch-basin move, pending government approval for encroachment on post office property.
Multiple transfers recorded in Harper s Addition Longstreth s Addition Chauncey Rome Township Hollister Allens Addition Glouster Waterloo Township Higgins and Roach s Addition Dover Township involve buyers including Elmer Trough Russell Hiles Clarence Frost and others. Notable parcels include 227 acres in Rome Township and 38.84 acres in Waterloo Township along with residential lots 389 363 and 1106 1107.
Stocks showed uneven early movement with no clear trend near midday. Trading slowed after a busy open as various dairy and poultry prices moved, including wholesale butter and egg classifications and wholesale poultry weights and grades.
Hog receipts 2 500 with barrows and gilts mostly 1.25 higher. various weight classes at 23.00 to 24.50 per cwt. Sows 17.00 to 18.00, stags 14.00 down. Cattle and calves 1 300 and 200 respectively. slaughter trade opening fairly active and steady with good to choice cattle around 700 lb and mixed yearlings around 23.50. Vealers scarce top 30.00, common 14.00 to 25.00. Sheep 100 with lambs and ewes limited. undertone steady for good to choice.
Mr and Mrs James McHarg celebrate fifty years of marriage with a surprise potluck dinner Dec 29 personages include sons Walter Howard and Gerald McHarg and friends from Athens Parkersburg and Beatrice M Miller Lillian Nelsonville and others. The event featured a poinsettia centerpiece four decorated cakes and a song tribute.
Mr and Mrs James A Person and their children Susan and Barbara hosted a Christmas Day dinner at 101 E State St Their guests included Mr and Mrs Everett White of Nelsonville R D and Mr and Mrs Everett Person 28 Montrose Ave An Angel Food cake baked by Mrs Person was served from a cake stand over a hundred years old an heirloom handed down to Mr Everett Person by his family with a long Christmas cake tradition.
Torch Baptist Church held its annual Christmas program on December 22 under the direction of Mrs. Wilbert Simmons with Mrs. Covey Pyles at piano. The event featured Christmas carols, hymns, recitations by Roberta Weekley, Donald Simmons, Patricia Weekley, Sarah Pyles, Linda Null, Cyrus Jones, and a read of The Christmas Story by Robert Null. The Willing Workers Class offered selections, gifts were exchanged, and a Sunday School treat followed.
Dozens attend the Community Christmas Festival in Carbondale at the K of P Hall. A processional carol service directed by Mrs. Dan Stright featured a Bible reading by Barbara Brown and others, a Nativity pageant, and a message from Bishop Hobson read by Miss Eleanor Gifford. Santa arrived then candy and gifts were shared. in later notes, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Grubb announce the birth of son Michael Lyne on Dec 27, weighing six pounds eight and a half ounces, with family connections listed.
First solo show by Ohio University artist-in-residence John Rood runs Dec 30 to Jan 11 at Ward Eggleston Galleries in New York City. Twenty-one paintings titled The Emperors The Knave at Evening Imperial Confusion The Mirage The Sword and others are on display, following his wood sculpture exhibitions.
Mr and Mrs J W Kelley hosted guests over the weekend including Mr and Mrs William Kaiser of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Richard E Kelley of Sandusky who visited family at 32 Elliott Street. Mary Ryther Jewell of Miamisburg visited her parents. Bruce A Lawson of Cincinnati stayed with relatives before returning home. Several other families hosted or traveled for Christmas with local connections to Xenia Shaker Heights Athens and Mt Gilead.
A holiday guide highlights using a rosy ham as the centerpiece for New Year s Day dinner. Suggested garnishes include rosy pear bells with cream cheese, tinted apples in parsley, and green pepper with pimiento designs to create a festive platter.
Ad promotes Q-99 as a multi purpose remedy for gas pains headaches nerves and constipation. It claims to boost appetite digestion sleep and energy with Vitamin B-1 and is sold at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store with two sizes priced 97c and $1.75 plus 20c mail order charges.
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