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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1949
Page
2
Athens County special grand jury met in closed session to weigh first degree murder charges in the January 3 killing of Eleanor E. Gifford. The panel included 11 men and four women with judge Roy D. Williams and others swearing in witnesses and listing jurors and alternates.
Four cars collided on E State Street near Shouse Garage Saturday. Lanse Reach, 39, of 2 North Street, and Pegg Diese, 31, of West Union Street, were involved. White’s car struck two parked cars owned by George and W C Pace at the OU trailer court, causing damage to White’s right side and to the other vehicles. White was cited for operating a motor vehicle with improper license.
Prices for milk drop one cent per quart starting Tuesday in Athens. Distributors report retail and wholesale buyers affected and note the dip follows rising producer costs. the latest price to producers and past shifts are summarized with history from 1948 to 1949.
Mrs Leslie May Richards died Monday at her daughter Mrs Clyde Warren’s home in Wellsten. She had lived most of her life in the area and is survived by two sons and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the local church with burial in the family plot.
Floyd Wilkes of Waterioo Township, retired coal miner, died Saturday. He is survived by his wife Nettie Victor, Piaosom, Kenneth C. Wilkes, two sisters Mrs. Grece Bartim Athena and Mrs. Eva Verity, and brothers George and Tom Wilkes. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the New Marshfield Christian Church with Rev. Carrell Chesser and Rev. Phyllis LeMaster assisting. Burial will be at New Waersitheidt. Friends may call at the Athens Route 2 residence at any time.
Patrol arrests lead to fines for five drivers mentioned by name across Athens Cleveland and other locales. Cases include speeding and costs, with noted licenses and penalties as recorded by authorities.
Police report an intruder was shot at a residence on The Plains late Sunday. Edward Puster and Charis Coctram residents reported the assailant tried to force entry through a back door, with Foster and Seward assisting in the response. Bateman described the door being pried open before the shots. Cochram was present at the time.
Anse B Wright, ex-resident, died Saturday evening at the dome of a siuter tie. He had lived in Bethesda Belmont Crum and later moved to Atthems ie ESS with the Jame. Services followed at the Atthers First Chet ellam Church with Rev Joe B. Waufeen.
Scout leaders plan for a board meeting at the Piest Metinestian Church and Camp Dupier activities. Carl Sylvester leads junior leaders and a list of riders and helpers, including Terry Galvin, Lewis Lachs, Michae Cumcig, and many others, to coordinate activities and safety.
A collision between a car and a truck north of Nelsonville resulted in injuries and vehicle damage. State Highway Patrol reports indicate moderate damage to the car and substantial damage to the truck as Harold C. Me Cas, 38, was observed near the scene. Further details are unclear due to OCR garble.
A citizen argues city manager form limits political pressure and preserves civic duty. He contrasts East Cleveland’s commission structure with states that rely on managers to run city operations and notes the public interest in accountable, efficient government.
fragmented notes list individuals and relations connected to Shelterin g Arms Hospital. mentions Mr and Mrs James El Pottier Aliens and several names such as Mrs Frank Chapman and Mes Mary Stalrater with references to surgery and medical cases. lacks coherent narrative or dates.
Former Torch resident Selvia Gervrude Miter died in Derten Swtardew evening. Services scheduled for Tuesday at the We Funeral Home with burial at Tore Bagnan Cemetery, attended by family from Sadam and nearby areas.
The Red Cross set a Tuesday drive across Athens County with county committee chair Glen H Mig coordinating a campaign. Volunteers will staff business district solicitations this week, followed by residential crews beginning March 7.
Athens High School's debaters finished second at a Central Ohio District Debate Meet in Columbus, earning four wins in six rounds and qualifying for Ohio State University state finals. Team members James Dilley and Charlies Frank argued for the affirmative onUN revised into a federal world government.
Townspeople woke to a cold greeting as three inches of snow fell since Jan 31 amid a freezing wind. Temperatures plunged to a 25 degree low after a 61 degree high, with intermittent sun and light wind keeping the area in a wintery grip.
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