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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1947
Page
5
County Commissioners approve a 1947 expenditures plan totaling 408 747 39 including 224 447 39 for roads and bridges. General fund is set at 179 000 amid lower expected income while detailed line items cover offices, court costs, sheriff jail and public services.
The Athens County Guernsey Breeders Association executive committee announced four projects for 1947. They include youth 4-H and Vocational Agriculture work, butter fat records, tuberculosis and Bangs Disease control, and artificial insemination. A show halter will be awarded for the best registered Guernsey female at the Athens County Junior Fair. Committee members are A. R. Bailey, Gordon Bailey, John Robinson, E. R. Wagoner, Davis Green, and Eldon Co Kasler.
Nellie Phillips Trimble admitted for major surgery. Dale Wharton The Plains admitted for major surgery. Nadine Sams Athens admitted for major surgery. Clarissa Rutter Athens admitted for medical. Kenneth Davis and son Athens discharged. G W Springer Athens discharged. George Frashier Athens discharged. William Cline Albany discharged.
Funeral services for David Glass, former Athens resident, who died Friday in Akron, are delayed to Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Athens. Burial will follow at West State Street Cemetery.
Edward J. Smith new field representative for the American Legion will attend the district meeting as K T Crossen Post hosts Legionnaires from seven counties. Charles Q. Kelley former vice national commander from Little Rock and State Commander Don Schoeppe will be present to address the dinner at the Berry Hotel. Donald E. Robinson said Lancaster degree team will lead mass initiation with other post representatives expected. Also listed are Fred Orey district commander from Wellson and St Clair Burden district vice commander from Lancaster.
Experiments at the Carpenter experimental farm show good pasture as the top factor in better sheep production. L K Bear and L S Powelson reported that with equal feed, the Columbia Delain cross yielded the heaviest wool clip and greatest weight due to higher roughage consumption.
Frances Earich 86 died Monday night at the Trimble home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs M E Christman. Survived by four sons Dolph John D Herman and Vaughn W. Headed by Millfield Duncan Falls Trimble. Visitation tonight at C F Wallace Glouster and at John D Earich Millfield Wednesday. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Millfield Christian Church by Rev Gilbert Courtney.
A farm planning film was shown to Kiwanis members Monday night. George L. Smith led the program. James S. Van Nestrand and Carl J. Sylvester received pins for three years of perfect attendance.
A divorce suit charging gross neglect of duty and wilful absence was filed in Common Pleas Court by Glen E. Burson of Athens County against Lurene F. Burson. The plaintiff seeks custody of their two children aged 16 and 14. The couple married in Pomeroy on January 2, 1930.
The Beta Theta Phi Auxiliary will meet at the chapter house Wednesday night at 7 30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. as previously stated.
Mr and Mrs William McConnell of Buchtel are shown as the parents of a daughter, correcting Sheltering Arms Hospital which earlier reported a son. The parents confirm the birth and identity of the child.
The Athens cold wave lasted a week with a low of eight degrees and a high of 29. at 9 30 a m the temperature stood at 18 and was rising. The Ohio Fuel Gas Company will ease gas use restrictions for domestic and commercial customers effective Tuesday morning. Management aims to partially restore gas service to shut industries as supplies recover and asks customers to conserve gas to speed full restoration. The company thanked customers press radio and officials for cooperation during the crisis.
Athens High School announces 88 students earning a B average or higher for the last six weeks under Principal O. L. Wood. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores listed include Mazie Altic, Clarke Biggins, Donna Buck, Dick Matthews, Flora Armbruster, and many others with merit cards signed by Mr. Wood.
Athens County ROA postpones its meeting slated for tomorrow to avoid overlapping with the American Legion district meeting. Col. W. J. Smith says the next session is Feb 20 with a smoker planned as part of National Defense Week and will invite ROA officers from Vinton County and others.
The Rev. A. H. Lash aged 74, a retired Congregational minister born in Athens, died recently at St. Josephs Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan after a long illness. He moved to Ann Arbor 21 years ago and previously lived in Ashland Ohio where he served as pastor in Lowell and Lake Odessa.
President John C. Baker told the Athens Rotary Club that Ohio University faces a crisis from needed new buildings and inadequate faculty salaries, urging action to address these pressures.
Letters from H. C. Tsao of Tsingtao China show enduring ties with Athens servicemen and families. Tsao reports happiness, a newborn daughter, and thanks for support while noting his wish for better housing and comfort as China’s events unfold.
Nettie Seipel Smalley aged 88 died Tuesday at home 473 Richland Ave after a two year illness. Survived by husband David Smalley and five sons including Mart. three daughters. 16 grandchildren. 30 great grandchildren. 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 1 pm Woolley funeral home Hebbardsville. Friends may call after 7 pm Tuesday. Also noted basement fire at 56S Shannon Ave caused no damage.
The Rev and Mrs Clarence Fair former residents will be at Union Church Wednesday at 7 30 p m announced today in New Marshfield.
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