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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1946
Page
5
The Hocking River reached 11.77 feet this morning, rising from 3.70 feet yesterday as rainfall since Monday exceeded January totals. Athens received 1.29 inches in two days, with temps up to 52 degrees by 8 a.m. as mild weather returns. The first robin appeared in Athens amid seren riverside rain and balmy skies.
George Gilbert 36 died suddenly at noon Tuesday at his Bethel Ridge home. Survived by wife Wilma Cole Gilbert and infant son Marvin, parents Charles and Lucinda Gilbert, two brothers A E Gilbert and C R Gilbert, and sister Mrs Homer McGloné Bethel Ridge. Funeral arrangements by White Funeral Home will be announced later.
Joseph Bobo aged 68 died Tuesday afternoon at his home 24 Elliott 1st after a yearlong illness. Born in Athens County he lived there all his life and worked at Jim's Grill on Court St for years. Surviving are three daughters Mabel Eisler Shelbyville Grace Lopez Athens Edith Risley Columbus, four sisters Mary Cunningham Athens Ida Hampton Shade Elsie Holland West Salem and Stella McGrath Dayton, four brothers Orville James John Elmer all of Athens, and four grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home with Rev QO M Ave officiating. Burial Graham Chapel. Friends may call at any time.
Thomas Hickey aged 70, longtime Canaan Township farmer, died last night in a Columbus hospital after a prolonged illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 9 am in St. Pauls Church Athens. Visitation at Jagers Funeral Home after noon Thursday. Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary at 7 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs Ida G Chappelear 84 widow of Grant Chappelear at East Branch Church of Christ She died at her son Roys home after two weeks illness Surviving are three sons Jesse Roy of Ringgold Leslie of Columbus two daughters Mrs Robert Deaver of Corning Mrs Harold Embree of Pennsville two brothers Owen and Wilmer Gladden of Ringgold one sister Mrs George Martin of Columbus 27 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren
Ohio University officials report brighter prospects for using the state armory in Athens to house veterans attending the university. Governor Lausche has asked the adjutant general to consider legality and arrangements. About 50 single veterans could be housed, aiding the surge in enrollment as 3,115 students are registered with 1,840 in University College and 1,275 upperclassmen. Enrollment includes mostly veterans and new schedules extend classes to 4 p.m. Some three hour sessions will shift to Tue Thu Sat.
Steppe's Beauticians received incorporation papers from the Ohio secretary of state. Assets are listed at 100000 dollars. Attorney Roger J. Jones, Sr. of Athens represented the firm, and the filing was signed by Mrs Blanche Steppe, Lawrence D. Keller, and Claude L. Steppe. The couple run beauty shops across several states and reside at 30 North College Street in Athens.
Complaints about streets not part of the state highway system were presented to the Athens City Council last night. The service safety director was asked to investigate and report at the next meeting two weeks away. Corrections of several assessments for street and sewer improvements were ordered by the city and council clerk.
Two men arraigned before Mayor Franz Woodworth admitted intoxication charges and were fined five dollars plus costs each. Elmer Bisor aged 25 of Millfield Route 1 and Charles Hawk aged 21 of 20 Woodland Ave were booked. Harley M. Kilgore's Senate term ends January 1947 with a successor to be chosen in November.
Athens County sheriff reports the $500 fox bounty exhausted with ten days left in the period. No further two dollar payments will be made. The fund paid 106 people for fox paws with Charles Sieple of Richland Ave. turning in about 30 sets, the most by any individual.
Dean Earl C Seigfred announced a three hour credit Life Drawing class from 7 to 10 p m Wednesdays and Fridays in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Carleton Calkin instructors the course which is open to students and townspeople with or without credit. first meeting Friday at 7 p.m. Calkin served in the Army intelligence corps four years and recently returned to Ohio University as a faculty member after a stint in Hollywood.
Employers and workers in Athens and surrounding area were told the United States Employment Service now operates a local office five and one half days a week. The Athens office at 25 North Court Street is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays and until noon on Saturdays, staffed by experienced USES interviewers.
The Albany school honors list for the semester ending Jan 18, compiled by Superintendent H Ellis, includes seventh grade students Eleanor Gibson Patsy Sweeney Arthur W gerd Janice McDaniel Betty Doss George Mitchell Sharon Vorhes Mary Lee Chesser Barbara West eighth grade Jo Ann Elliott Mary Zimmerman Betty Bo in Arthur Gibson Mary Mitchell Marie Phillips Erma McHarg Jean Van Driye Donna McPherson ninth grade Barbara Cooley Martha Baughman Betty Jones Betty Lou Cline Glen McDaniel tenth grade Christina Beck ley Rodney Gibbs Billy Munch Charles Ratcliffe Edward Stanley eleventh grade Edith Boggess June French twelfth grade Helen Davis Nita Munn Betty Zimmerman Worma McDaniel Carl Robinson Benta Rickard Wade Jeffers.
Kenneth Carr of 98 Morris Ave pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth to speeding and was fined $15 plus costs. He was arrested by a member of the State Highway Patrol.
Ohio University Employes Local 526 schedules a Thursday 8 p.m. meeting at Odd Fellows Hall to discuss workplace topics. The notice emphasizes economy and value, citing St Joseph Aspirin packaging as cost saving and widely used.
Promoted officials from Athens named Rudy Engleskind Otis F Simpson Virgil Conkey and Charles Tribe receive new roles Engleskind becomes night superintendent of the printing department Simpson assistant to the offset operation superintendent Conkey night foreman of finishing department and Tribe assistant to the foreman
Only two petitions remained on file with the Board of Elections by noon today for the May primaries. Dr. E LeFever of Glouster Republican and William Withem of Glouster Democrat seek county commissioner. No petitions were filed for county auditor. Revival services begin February 10 at Broadwell U B Church for two weeks led by Rev. Guy H White. Junior Class of Carbon Hill High School to sponsor Valentine Dance February 8 from 8 to 11 pm with music by Union Furnace Swing Orchestra and recordings.
James E. Rimelspach is named head of the Farm Security Administration program for Athens County with headquarters in Logan. He will serve Athens Hocking and Vinton counties and hold weekly office hours in Athens. Joseph H. Schaad remains in Logan temporarily and will later become Perry County supervisor. Enid C. Swarner continues with Rimelspach. Rimelspach is a Navy veteran recently released from active duty.
An old fashioned belling and shower is planned at the home of Mr and Mrs George Grimm in Shade York. Albany Grange and Shade York Grange announce a meeting February 9 at 8 p m with Halk conferring first and second degrees on a class of candidates.
Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dinsmoor of New Marshfield a daughter. Admissions include Miss Martha Brooks Athens Route 2 major surgery Helen Higgins Richland Ave major surgery Mary Barnhouse Albany major surgery Florence Jellison The Plains minor surgery Noel Bryan Glouster medical Joe Nelson Glouster medical Herbert Welsh 81 Hudson Ave medical William Hartman 694% EF Mulberry St emergency Discharges list several residents including Mrs William Willard and son Athens Mrs Albert Brewer and daughter Nelsonville Mrs Bason Bennett Athens Rose Turner Albany Franklin Conrad Athens Jo Ann Stanley Athens G A Fleming Amesville Mrs Jessie Hall Athens Raymond Foreman Athens.
Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets, long sold by drugstores, promise thorough relief from constipation without griping. The pasteurized, natural formula acts on both upper and lower bowels to promote smoother movements and complete satisfaction when used as directed. Prices listed 15¢, 30¢, 60¢.
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