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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1946
Page
5
Fire Chief Clarence A. Parker reported 57 fires in Athens during 1945 causing damage estimated at 52 520, up from 60 075 in 1944. There were no fatalities or injuries, 14 firefighters in the department, and an average of seven men responded per alarm.
Donald F. Robson aged 19 of Murray City was fined 20 dollars plus costs for speeding after arraignment before Mayor Franz Woodworth. He was arrested early New Year’s Day on Route 33 north of Athens by a Highway Patrol officer.
The Ohio Packing Co has resumed operations at its W State Street plant after months closed. About 90 percent of former employees returned and first day output exceeded expectations. The December notice said the re opening followed a union meeting and predicted new long term employment for Athens up to 450 workers.
Annual meeting of the Athens Cemetery Association to elect officers for 1946 will be held Wednesday January 16 at 1 p.m. in the Berry Hotel. R J Jones is president and announced the gathering. Other business matters will be transacted.
The January grand jury session, set to begin Friday, has been postponed indefinitely by order of Common Pleas Judge F. Rowland. Jurors were told to await further court orders before reporting.
Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France notes 1945 was a wet and cold year in Athens County with 49.19 inches of rain and snow, above average after 1944's 41.64 inches. The year also had no temperatures above 100 and a high of 96 on Sept. 7, plus two lows of three-below-zero on Feb 1 and Dec 16, with a recent day at 31 high and 25 low.
Mrs. Lee Gaston, 56, longtime resident near Guysville, died Wednesday after years of illness. Born in Salem West Virginia, she lived in the area 35 years and belonged to Lott ridge United Brethren Church. Survived by husband and two children Omah at home and Glen in Athens, plus three brothers and five sisters. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday at Carthage Presbyterian Church, burial beside the church cemetery.
Three men arrested on intoxication charges were fined five dollars and costs each after arraignment before Mayor Franz Woods worth. They pleaded guilty and were booked as Dean Maxwell, 46, Athens Route 4, William R. Holcomb, Albany, and Kenneth A. Sisson, 34, Columbus. Frank Johnson, 25, Poston, pleaded guilty to dis orderly conduct and was fined five dollars and costs.
Regular meeting of Floyd Bolin Post 3477 Veterans of Foreign Wars will be at 7 30 p m Friday January 4 in the Armory club rooms Commander C J Ailstock says all veterans with overseas war service may join and attend refreshments served after the meeting The note on infrastructure reports one American farm in twelve has a bathroom and one in six has indoor water service.
William Dss Sr of Nelsonville faces charges of resisting an officer and assault with intent to kill. A jury in Common Pleas Court will hear the case January 17. His son Cpl William Deer Jr died after a gunfire incident involving James Cope. Deer Sr was arraigned December 14 and released on 1500 bond. Two other hearings set for January include Dale Perry of Lodi Township charged with assault with intent to rape and William Cullison of The Plains charged with operating a vehicle without owner’s consent.
Purchase of Lowman 34S Court St by Mr and Mrs Harry O Atkins announced today. The couple, also owners of Athens Chick Hatchery, bought from W H Lowman who held the business and restaurant for about four years. The store will keep the name Lowmans temporarily and be managed by their son Richard, a former chief petty officer who served near Casablanca. The business only changed hands. the buildings are leased. No immediate plans announced for Mr Winans.
Recorded discharge announcements from multiple Ohio towns include soldiers and ratings such as Pvt Fred A Dowler Pvt Donald J Evener Lt Joseph E Bobo T 5 Calvin L Efaw and many others across Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy Logan and surrounding areas with names ranks and street or route details across a wartime update.
A birth recorded for Mr and Mrs Paul Linton of Nelsonville a son. Admissions include George Sams at Hillcrest medical and Anna May Schloss at 195S Congress St. Dismissals list Mrs Walter Wharton and son Athens Mrs Lillian Lloyd Athens and Mrs George Skinner Glouster.
Deimar J Kunz field supervisor of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office will be at the county agent s office in the Post Office Building Jan. 8 from 2 p m to 4 p m He will accept applications from farmers for loans to produce crops or to purchase feed for cattle Farmers needing financing for crop production or feed may meet Mr Kunz
Mrs Schloss III wife of Edward Schloss of Schloss Manufacturing Co was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Wednesday afternoon after an apparent illness at her residence 19 S Congress St She was reported in taix condition today
This NEA digest explains annual tax steps for wage earners. It covers final returns due dates March 15, optional Jan 15 estimates, W-2 timing, and form choices between withholding receipts and Form 1040. It outlines taxable income sources and who should file, emphasizing careful preparation and consulting bureau experts.
Applications list several couples granted licenses including E. E. Wootever and Francis M. Ritz both of Nelsonville, Edward A. Dietlin Jr. and Margaret Dunlevy of Columbus, Thomas M. Polley of Piketon and Carolyn J. Mann of Nelsonville, Thurman J. Judson and Mildred Embrey of Glouster, Dwight B. Grace and Iona June Harrison of The Plains, William A. Gribble of Franklin and Bette Inman of Amesville, Albert L. Smith of Nelsonville and Fay Hoisington of Dean, Charles D. Strawn of Athens and Sara Baird of Athens, James R. Acomb of Lake Worth Florida and Dorothy Ann chilling of Athens, Robert C. Morrison and Sheila M. Graham of Athens, Carl E. Johnson and Ruth J. Strawser of Athens, James Bolling of Danville Kentucky and Sophia Zalupski of Jacksonvill e. An update notes Dr. R W Miller of Hemlock undergoing ankle surgery at Mt Cel hospital in Columbus with his son-in-law and daughter Mrs H W Cox accompanying him.
A man reports ten years of a brick like sensation in the stomach due to undigested food. After using ERB HELP he felt relief by day two, with regular bowels, reduced gas and headaches. The ad claims 12 herbs cleanse bowels, aid liver and kidneys and promotes general well being at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelwooville.
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