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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1950
Page
2
Athens County commissioners sign the 1950 appropriation of 886 318 44 the largest in county history. Welfare 446 705 40 funds dominates the total while 285 000 goes to general operations and 255 000 to motor vehicle and gas tax funds.
County commissions to court and clerical, auditors, treasurer, prosecuting attorney, and court related offices are itemized with salaries, compensation, stationery, and other expenses. Separate sums cover elections, jail, courts, probate, child welfare, and public relief funds including aid to dependent children and the needy blind with specific line items and totals.
Frederick Krecker of Ohio University challenged the new Russian evolutionary doctrine led by Trofin Lysenko. He said the theory claims environment changes human quality and that only Lysenkoism is taught in the Soviet Union. Krecker argued the claims lack human-proof and align with political aims of improving mass welfare and biological equality.
Mayor W P Mickle and Councilman B F Cutler backed a state plan for a traffic survey of Athens with a 5 percent city share and the state covering the rest. N M Willkie said a new study, possibly by a consulting engineer, could raise Athens on priority lists if needed, with work perhaps not starting before 1951. The 1948 survey lacked origin and destination data and was deemed only a stopgap.
Athens experiences clearing skies and cool temperatures after a two day rainfall. High 59 degrees yesterday, low 24 last night, 10 am reading 28. Hocking River rose over three feet to 9.9 feet overnight from 6.4 feet. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France notes the change.
Problems facing students seeking admission to professional schools or graduate colleges will be discussed at a meeting in the Chemistry Auditorium Thursday at 4 p m. Prof Rush Elliott announces the event with Prof Ronald B Thompson of Ohio State University leading the discussion for students aiming for law medicine dentistry pharmacy veterinary medicine optometry or graduate work at OSU or elsewhere.
The Associated Press reports Robert McGee to be paroled from the Ohio Penitentiary on February 15. McGee was convicted in Athens County for driving a motor vehicle without the owner's consent and sentenced on February 17, 1948, among 60 men listed by the State Pardon and Parole Board.
Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Mary Hawk with Catherine Cremeans as leader.
Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will convene Thursday at 7 30 p m according to E W Allen Jr master with notice to members in New Marshfield and surrounding area.
Kenneth H. Davies, 19, a milk truck driver, was injured when his vehicle was hit by a state truck at Franklin and Spring about 6:30 a.m. Wallace B. Holliday, 67, of Dexter, driving the state truck, said he did not see Davies as he rounded the corner. Davies, of Athens Route 3, sustained bruises and minor cuts on his left leg and a pulled muscle.
Police said two Parkersburg men were held for investigation in the city jail. Russell R. Parker age 21 and John Otis McCumber age 24 were picked up Wednesday at 6 15 am while hitchhiking on Route 33 at the city edge. Authorities were contacted for information.
The Men's Brotherhood of the Ath ens County Church of Christ will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Trimble First Christian Church. J. F. Kempton, president, announced the gathering.
The Rev. and Mrs. Charles Day will attend the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Athens on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. as announced.
Robert F. Scott 51 of Mason Route 1 died Tuesday noon at Veterans Hospital Dayton after a months long illness. Born in Canaan Township he was a World War II veteran who spent most of his life in Athens County. Survived by mother Mary Scott four brothers and two sisters. Funeral Friday 1 30 p m at South Canaan Church with burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call after Thursday noon at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home.
A district executive committee meeting for the Hock Hocking district will convene at 7 30 p m in Judge John Newcomb's office. Alpha Phi Omega will conduct a board of review at the First Methodist Church, and a parent orientation meets at the First Presbyterian Church both at 7 30 p m.
Lt Col George M Rogers deputy director of intelligence for the Ninth Air Force at Langley Va will speak to the Scabbard and Blade Society on Thursday His topic US and Soviet Relations He is a veteran of World War I and II announced Lt Rodney L Crow Air Unit adjutant
Funeral services were conducted last Thursday at the New England Church for Noah Williams of Columbus and former Athens County resident. Survivors include son Paul daughter Velma and eight grandchildren.
Helen Largent former Nelsonville water works clerk becomes eligible for a parole hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission after Feb 1. She is serving 1 to 10 years for embezzlement at Marysville Reformatory. Sentenced March 16, 1949 after pleading guilty to one of eight indictments. Originally charged with embezzling over $13,000 from Nelsonville, she pleaded innocent before a surprise plea to one count of $776.47 embezzlement.
Mrs Roxie Arbaugh Albany Route 1 admitted for major surgery. Mrs Mary Miller Athens Route 3 admitted for major surgery. Mrs Eliza Mecum Glouster admitted for medical. Mrs Bury Richey Athens Route dismissed. Mrs Barbara Ehrlich Athens-Watkins Athens dismissed. William Masterton Athens dismissed. Patsy Duckler Athens Route 1 dismissed. Homer Wolfe Murray City dismissed.
Athens readers are urged to try CERTA VIN a new herbal formula to prevent gas before meals. The ad claims it expels gas and improves iron levels and energy with vitamin B. Available at Athens Pharmacy Court Nelsonville Betts Cut Rate and local druggists.
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