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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
18
Allipolis police report 53 arrests in 1930 with 402 days spent on intoxication cases and many sleepers locked up for vagrancy. Drunk and disorderly arrests reached 56, driving while intoxicated 23, and traffic offenses included 21 speeding and 22 reckless operation. Other crimes featured 14 burglaries, nine auto thefts, and three break-ins.
Patrol spots stolen car on Route 7 near Pomeroy and chases two white youths, Henry Oliver Wisterman and Ira Main, from Youngstown to Newcastle then to Gallipolis. They admit stealing the car and breaking into a store, say they aimed for Florida, and are held for extradition.
Dr. E. E. Winteringham of Ohio Northern University Ada will speak at Grace Methodist Church Sunday at 10:30 a.m. as part of Ohio Northern University Day in the Portmouth district churches. The drive seeks $500,000 for endowment, scholarships, facilities. A radio program at 1:50 p.m. features alumni Gillingham, Niday, Bailes with the Ohio Northern Chorus. Local Methodist ministers meet at 3 p.m. to discuss the development program.
In Gallipolis a partition suit filed in common pleas aims to settle an estate. Plaintiff Mabel Grace Swanson lists defendants including Joseph D Young David Smith Van Young Robert Young Hart Young Ruby Young Juanita Johnston Le Ja Belle Johnston Lecta Johnston Doris Bickle Hutchinson John Bickle unknown heirs and the surviving spouse of William Johnston. Gussie Ball Vinton seeks divorce from Charles B Ball, filed in Me Veigh. The couple married in Gallipolis in 192647 and have one child. The petition cites gross neglect and cruelty.
Herbert Tate of Foster Falls Virginia was fined 50 dollars and costs totaling 57.95 in Municipal Court Wednesday for failure to yield the right of way at a Route 1 accident scene near Gallipolis.
Reports from Gallipolis detail river traffic with multiple boats listed by times and crews, plus scattered notes on local figures. Navy assistant coach Don Glare, a former USC tackle, is mentioned alongside a furniture truck collision and various city items. New Year’s Day Orange Bowl remark closes the brief.
On January 10 the Women’s Home Demonstration Council will host an all day conference inviting schools and civic groups to join. Dr Z P Schmidt of Ohio State University will lead discussions on the United Nations and global understanding. Paul W Jaquay will coordinate with Ain Grande wn students and faculty present. Gallia County Library will exhibit reading material. The Grace Methodist Church may host the meeting.
A basketball coaching diagram set explains brass cutting patterns for teams short of a tall center. It details dribble sequences, screens, and passes leading to a layup or jump shot, with Gene Melchiorre as the post man and various players executing cross cuts and handoffs.
Holzer Hospital reports 626 births in 1950 with 316 boys and 310 girls, the year’s record. October had 72 births, April 30. No maternal deaths occurred. A pediatrician addition boosted care for premature babies, including many from Gallia and surrounding counties, prompting nursery expansion and remodeling.
A broad round up of recent scores covers High School games like Fanesville 55 Chandlersville 29 and Otsego 92 Meigs 47, plus college results such as Yale 70 Brown 60 and Texas 59 Baylor 58 in a double overtime. Professional and hockey results accompany baseball standings and boxing action featuring Allan McFater in Toronto.
Pred Wilt, the FBI man who left retirement to run in the 1948 Olympic Games, will receive the 1959 James E. Sullivan Memorial Trophy for amateur athletes. The 28 year old Indiana graduate, now with the New York Athletic Club, is national outdoor 5000 meter champion and an acclaimed competitor from a mile to 10,000 meters. Wilt will receive the Amateur Athletic Union trophy at a February 18 luncheon after a 166 of 479 ballot nationwide poll of sports experts.
Cincinnati Reds owner Warren Giles announced that weekday afternoon games will be broadcast on radio only. No television telecasts will be allowed for the 24 night games and the two Sunday doubleheaders, a change from prior seasons when both radio and TV covered home games.
Levi E. Rife, 82, died at Holzer Hospital following injuries from a truck collision on Route 7 south of Addison. He suffered a brain concussion, multiple fractures, and a broken pelvis. Rife, a Knights of Pythias member and former township trustee, lived with widow Ella Rife on Georges Creek. He had deep community ties, including church work and Grange activity, and previously worked in Columbus before returning to Gallia County. He was born September 2, 1868, and had several children and relatives in the area.
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