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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1950
Page
5
Athens County real estate tax books likely will not open until about April 1, Treasurer Ed Lasch said amid inquiries. Delay stems from ongoing reappraisal with valuations to be included once certified, while state officials review results and finalize certification.
Committees named in Lee Township rural area Ames Bern for Athens County Red Cross fund drive opening March 1. Mrs. Dale Scott chair Lee Township with listed solicitors and Fannie Matteson Ames Bern chair with a long roster of workers.
Two motions for new trials filed by the Industrial Commission of Ohio in common pleas court have been overruled. The cases involve Henry Showalter and Dan Adams, who have been granted the right to participate in state insurance.
Snow fell in Athens for the second straight day though melt persisted to .03 inches. A weather observer reported a low of 26 degrees and a high of 29, as the Hocking River level declined to 7.2 feet Friday.
Raymond A. Lee spoke at Ewings Chapter about the Indian battle defeat at the Battle of Point Pleasant and its impact on Ohio Country settlement. He described Lord Dunmore's Virginia campaign and General Andrew Lewis directing forces at Fort Gower, linking to Marietta and other frontier towns.
Mary Wines of the Celanese Corporation will visit Ohio University for a two day program. She will demonstrate fabrics to Clothing and Textile classes and speak on career opportunities in Clothing and Textiles.
An ad promotes SoluSeals miracle vitamins with iron for nerves stomach skin and blood. Claims frayed nerves from B1 deficiency improve with daily use. 100 tablets priced at $2.50 sold at Quick's Drug Store with mail order service.
A Rotary Meet program recorded at the Athens Rotary Club meeting will air Monday night 7 30 to 8 on WOUI Ohio University FM. The broadcast honors Rotary International’s 45th anniversary directed by Vincent Jukes. Dean George Starcher introduces Wayne Ward Lions Club and Prof L C Staats Kiwanis.
Seventy five students at Athens Junior High School earned honor roll status for the third six weeks with a minimum B average required. Sherman Gilmore, principal, announced seventh grade honorees including Jane Barker and John Cornwell, eighth grade students such as Paul Abraham and Marilyn Daft, and ninth grade members like Richard Barker and Sydney Clark.
Birth announcements list a son for Mr and Mrs Glenn Von Bargen of Athens and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Constance Roman ow ski of Jacksonville. Admissions include Darrell Gorby of Athens Route 1 for major surgery and Mrs Helen Michael of Athens Route 2 for medical. Dismissals note Mrs Geraldine Riggs of Athens and Lena Heiman of Pomeroy Route 2 and Florence Buck of Guysville, Ann Ervin of Athens Route 4, James Whitaker of Albany Route.
Emory Howard Rogaski Jr aged 11 months died at home on Palmer Street. Survived by parents Currie and James Rogaski and grandparents in Ky and Ohio, a great grandmother Mrs. Howard Brooks of Athens. Services set for Sunday at Jagers Funeral Home at 2 pm with calling after 4 pm Saturday.
W H McDonald aged 69 died Friday morning at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg WV where he was admitted Thursday. He lived with his mother Mrs Kate Call of Poston. Friends may call after Sunday 2 p m at Jagers funeral home arrangements are incomplete.
The Plains High School Band will perform Friday night at 8 in the high school auditorium. Band director Thomas Evans conducts. Proceeds support band uniforms. Tickets available at the door via the Band Boosters Club.
Cars driven by C James Cal drone and Leo C Dickerson sustained slight damage in a Thursday 12 15 p.m. collision on E Union Street. Cal drone is 27 of Palmer Street and Dickerson is 25 of Millfield.
Paramathia Lodge 25 F and A M plans a Fellow Craft Degree conferral Friday at 7 30 p m in a special meeting at the Masonic Temple announced by George Fee master in charge of the lodge and ceremony
Bolivian official Enrique de Lozada will keynote the Memorial Auditorium convocation at 9 40 a m on Tuesday to discuss The United States and Its Future He will also hold an informal Q A in Chemistry Auditorium at 3 10 p m and speak to the International Club at 7 30 p m Lozada has held diplomatic and academic posts in Bolivia the United States and Europe and has written on Inter American relations and international law.
The third man in the Gif ford murder case was finally captured after a year on the run. Gov. Lausche and Attorney General Duffy oversee prosecutions, with Armstrong, Dodds, and Rawlins key figures in the inquiry. A University professor drew a sketch linking the suspect to earlier testimony. Public rewards were offered and then held as the case moves forward.
Preparations for an inspection of Athens Volunteer Naval Reserve Unit were finalized at a Carnegie Hall meeting. James D. Riggsby, an Ohio University student, enlisted as radarman second class after leaving active duty. Charles F. Spademan earned a commission as ensign through a mix of service and college training. Vincent Jukes, OU faculty and reserve lieutenant, recalled wartime duty at Adak and the group viewed the Army film Operation Williwaw about Adak research.
After a four year lapse Par amathia Lodge 25 F and AM will sponsor a Father and Son Banquet at the Masonic Temple next Thursday at 6 pm. A post banquet show will feature Cleveland Browns game action footage. Only 125 tickets for father and son admission are available from lodge officers and sales end Tuesday.
The Methodist Church series of community sings will resume Sunday at 7 30 p m at the church. The public is invited to attend.
At a recent Athena Conservation Department meeting Ralph Barker proposed a district wide farm plan program to cut time and expense. The plan would prepare conservation plans for an entire district rather than individual farms. Applications were received from H. C. Bobo Waterloo Charles E. Kelley Lodi W. E. Bu Alexander Marion Potter Carthage Stanley Pitzer Troy J. W. Deeter Troy and W. O. Lambert Bern. The board also completed soil conservation plans for C. D. Arnold Rome A. W. Brandeberry Troy and a farm in Waterloo.
At the Troy Civic Association meeting in Coolville County Engineer John Dowler spoke on Streets and Roads. Harry Sutphen of Columbus discussed Fire Fighting Equipment for the Town and Community. Rev O C Lockwood presided with 25 attendees and L C Brafo managing baseball signups.
Four members of the Ohio University faculty and about 40 students will attend the Ohio Industrial Arts Convention in Columbus from February 23 to 25. Charles R. Kinison and F Theodore Paige along with Donald E. Perry and Laurence V. Calvin will lead the group by bus. They will join administrators teachers and professors to discuss expanding needs in industrial arts.
A brief note emphasizes the role of fire insurance services in protecting lives and property, describing it as a valuable public interest activity supported by ongoing efforts and resources.
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