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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1952
Page
5
Two Nelsonville men were injured and Luther Burch detained after a night club entrance collision on Route 33. Burch faces a DUI charge as he turned left into Murphy's path, sending both cars damaged.
A historical note promoting cautious thought through intelligent pessimism. It urges imagining worst cases to motivate buying insurance for fire ruin, personal injury, theft, or long recovery, framing pessimism as a tool for prudent protection.
A brief notice directs readers to consult a list of designated agents. The item highlights that the named agents are available for contact or service with emphasis on accessibility and official designation. No further context or dates are provided in the fragment.
The Athens County Agents Association lists participants including Houck and VanDyke Donald K Barstow R Murphey and son Paoli F Betts and local agencies Oakley Insurance and Saltz Insurance. The notice outlines professional representation within the county and highlights varios agency affiliations.
Leaders and junior leaders from 11 Southeastern Ohio counties gather at Ohio University March 13 for a district 4 H meeting in Ewing Hall Auditorium. Dr. James R. Patrick speaks on Choices Along Life's Highway while panels and demonstrations accompany a group lunch in Scott Quadrangle.
Mrs Eddeth MayBel Parmiter 88 died at 8 35 am at the home of daughter Mrs Edythe Noble near Stewart She widow of John E Parmiter married April 26 1890 He died in June 1941 She was child of late David and Alcinda Rathburn Survived by five daughters two sons 16 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren a brother two half brothers and a half sister Funeral services planned at Fawcett Stone funeral home Chesterhill
The Ohio Forestry Association urges awareness of Athens County timber value ahead of an Oak Wilt meeting at Athens High School Auditorium led by M. T. Vermillion. Athens County holds 115,467 acres of timber, about 36 percent of total land area, with 3,908,000 board feet of lumber produced in 1930, of which 2,458,000 feet were oak.
Admission list includes Mr and Mrs Charles Quick McArthur a son and Fred Hooper Shade Shirley Reeves Carpenter Mrs Florence Haddox Athens Carl Ferguson Athens Mrs Sarah Parks Glouster Mrs Bertha Canny Albany Isabel Freeman Millfield Discharged includes Mrs Mark Clark Athens and son Mrs Charles Thompson Athens and son Mrs Weber Anderson Albany and daughter Mrs Russell Needham Athens Mrs Donald Longacre Athens Mrs Freda Kennard New Marshfield James Dickens Nelsonville Juanita Webster Athens Mrs Charlotte Justice Athens David and Danny Easler Trimble Mrs Juanita Bailes Athens Grant Burk Guysville Leslie Comedy Athens Joseph Schloss Athens Mrs Geraldine Thomas The Plains Mrs Nellie Orn Athens.
Moderate damage was reported Saturday evening in a two car collision on E Union St. Harold Williams Glouc ster backed from a parking place and hit Gerge Hooper of Athens Route 1 driving the other car.
Richard Holdcroft, 18, of Atheny Route 3 pleads guilty to unsafe operation filed by city police. Mayor Peter B. Seel fines him $15 and costs on Saturday.
A Columbus radio television panel warned of a looming teacher shortage in 1956 unless appeals to students succeed. Ohio University dean George Kabat cited student concerns about college costs, while State Department of Education official Harold Bowers urged more graduates become teachers. Rep. William Manahan proposed a two year elementary teacher program to lower entry barriers.
Nelsonville burial notice for Bert Sanders of Murray City aged 73 retired coal miner. Survived by wife Catherine, daughter Mrs Viola Grubb, sons Robert and Gilbert, four grandchildren and one great grandchild, and Mrs Ida Rosser of Nelsonville. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Murray City EUB Church. Burial in Smiths Chapel Cemetery.
Edna Bee, 45, of 36 W State St was confined to the county jail Saturday for failing to pay a 25 dollar fine plus costs levied by Mayor Peter B Seel. Police charged her with intoxication and she pleaded guilty to the count.
Nolan H. Mace announces K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion will hold a meeting at the Legion home at Washington and Congress streets. Louis Shafer supervises the supper with serving to begin at 7 30 p m.
The Rome Grange meeting is postponed due to date conflicts with the Athens County basketball tournament and will now be held on February 27 at the usual hall with members urged to attend.
Paul R. Lewis, 38, of Ath eny Route 4, pleaded guilty Sunday before Mayor Peter B. was fined five dollars and taxed costs on a fighting and disturbing the peace charge.
January enlistments announced by MSgt. James J. Mooney list 21 area men joining the Army and Air Force. Fourteen Air Force enlistees are sent to Lackland AFB, including from Athens, Nelsonville, Middleport, Pomeroy, Langsville, Guysville, Racine, Trimble, Reynoldsburg and other communities. Army enlistees include Syracuse, Nelsonville, and Pomeroy residents. Re-enlistees to Wright-Patterson AF base include Trimble and Albany natives. Detailed service histories accompany several names, with local families noting promotions and transfers in Korea and Japan.
June 1952 college graduates may enter the Air Force Reserve direct commissions with immediate active duty after graduation. An announcement to the Air Force ROTC office at Carnegie Hall basement lists eligibility for students with at least three years of accredited college work in engineering mathematics physics or chemistry. Selected persons go to Lackland AFB Texas for initial duty then to technical schools before final assignments.
BAD TOLZ Germany two Athens Ohio soldiers were among more than 130 men to receive diplomas as graduates of the 169th Infantry Regiment first Leadership Course in the European Command. Pfc Virgil E Scott and Cpl Glenn E Cline are named among the graduates.
The Veterans Administration warns NSLI policy holders to request cash dividends by sending a written notice with a two cent stamp on a special form or any written request. Post office delays due to under postage found in Philadelphia records. Options include cash payment, deposit at interest, or advance on future premiums. First payments expected March 1952. Contact VA rep John C. Westrick at 6% W. State St.
Cub Scout Pack 57 announced a 6 p m anniversary potluck at Mechanicsburg School on Wednesday, noting the event as a community gathering.
A four page Athens welcome letter prepared by the Board of Trade invites newcomers to the town. The note highlights Athens advantages, university events, athletics, churches, schools, and civic groups, and includes a map with a red A marking new residents. Signed by H. C. Dorman and other officials, with a board of control roster.
An appeal for bed clothing and mattresses is issued by the Athens County Chapter of the Red Cross for the family of Roy Young of Guysville Route 2. A 5 year old started the fire with matches while parents were out. five children aged 2 to 12 need bedding and clothing delivered from the Red Cross office on State Street or by pickup. The child was uninjured and the house suffered no damage.
The Southeastern District Music Festival will be held Saturday at 8 p m in Memorial Auditorium with bands and choruses from area schools including Chauncey Dover The Plains Rome Canaan and others. Planning committee members Pauline W Heft Christine Baker and Richard C Bissett announced. Rehearsals are scheduled for Saturday morning and afternoon with a recreational period planned by Ohio University Music Educators National Conference members. The concert is open to the public.
Cold clear weather Monday followed a weekend of rain and snow. The thermometer read 14 at 9 am, up two degrees from a low of 12 last night. About an inch of snow fell Sunday with a 35 to 30 temperature swing. Rain totals near half an inch Saturday, with a 47 to 21 range, similar to Friday's 46 and 20. The Hocking River stood at 4.65 feet this morning.
A Bethany Missouri woman says thirty years of laxatives ended after starting daily All-Bran. The ad touts bulk, iron, protein and vitamins, promising two cups daily and a double money back offer if not satisfied after ten days.
The Athens Cemetery Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday February 26 at 1 p.m. in the Hotel Berry. Officers will be elected and association business transacted, announced president Roger Jones.
Ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Tablets as relief for hot flashes, irritability, and mid life changes. It claims doctor tests show 63 percent relief rates and promotes these products as modern, effective against functional female distress and menstrual pains.
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