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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
2
Dr. H. G. Southard, Athens County health commissioner, released figures showing more births than deaths in 1948. The report highlights demographic trends and reinforces public health concerns for the county.
In 1948 Athens saw 552 births and 168 deaths, with county totals of 780 births and 534 deaths. Nationally, births surpassed 3.65 million, the second highest year, while infant mortality neared a new low and population growth surged toward 150 million by 1950.
New York Central will end two trains after Saturday runs, leaving Athens with NYC and Chesapeake and Ohio services to Columbus. NYC trains 4 and 9 remain daily with arrivals at 6:00 p.m. and 7:38 p.m. C&O trains 30 and 3 operate northbound at 11:25 a.m. and 5:35 p.m. Local agents were informed of the NYC discontinuance and final Athens departures were slated for 11:06 a.m. and 12:09 p.m.
An Athens High School assembly featured selections from the Mid Winter Glee Club Concert held midweek. Mixed Church performed three numbers under W C Fingerhut, while Sam Carpenter offered two Kreisler violin solos and Frank Dilley sang On the Road to Mandalay. Sam Henderson gave a pep talk as presiding host and cheerleaders led student cheers.
The first of five farm discussion meetings is set for Monday at 8 p.m. in Mechanicsburg School. Ross Wright, county extension agent, and C. F. Christian of Ohio State University will discuss dairy exports, product imports, cheese and butter storage, and how feed affects milk prices. A question period will follow, with planning committee members listed.
The 1st Lt. Karl F. Mathews led a lecture at the local National Guard unit on company and platoon roles and the Army’s structure. Special training covered radio-telegraphy, field wire, and field telephone work, while mechanics examined motor troubles and an NCO school was held before guard training. Second Lt. Ernest W. Ashurst oversaw assembly and nomenclature discussions for the Ml rifle as close order drill occurred. many positions remain open.
Admitted at Sheltering Arms Hospital are Mrs. Sheldon Yarger Glouster Route 3 for major surgery Mrs. Marcella Stevenson Glouster for major surgery and Shirley Stobart Amesville for major surgery. Discharged are Mrs. John Bardin Athens David Spencer Athens Route 3 and John FE McIntosh Athens.
Ohio University 1938 graduate Lawrence R. Summersett has earned an accounting certificate from the Indiana State Board of Accountants. Summersett resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is married to OU alumna Mary Miller daughter of Pearl and Mrs. Miller of The Plains.
A grinder emitted sparks igniting a bucket of gasoline at Pritchard Service Station 369 Richland Ave around 4 12 p m Thursday. Fire Chief Clarence A Parker reported heavy smoke but no damage and the fire was put out before firefighters arrived.
Overcast skies kept temperatures low with 9:30 am reading at 35 and a climb from last night’s low of 20. Mrs C N France, weather observer, notes Thursday’s high of 37 and the Hocking River level at 480 feet this morning.
The 1948 post office receipts totaled 153 345.94 dollars, up 8.15 percent from 1947. Money orders issued rose to 47 942, while cashing increased to 30 435. Postal notes issued reached 2 151 with 3 739 cashed, and rate changes raise air mail, special delivery, insurance, and COD fees.
The Veterans Administration urges ex servicemen to name a beneficiary on national service life insurance. Without a beneficiary the death benefit goes to the estate, subject to creditors and fees. Naming a beneficiary makes the payout tax exempt and protected from attachment. A contingent beneficiary is advised if the first beneficiary dies.
Wilbur Hanning asks in Common Pleas Court for dismissal of his wife Lena Hanning's divorce petition. He claims permanent total disability and cannot work. Lena alleges neglect and failure to support. permanent alimony requested. Married 1944 with no children. Troy Grange to meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. with public lecture hour.
About 5200 veterans in Athens County may receive refunds from a two billion dollar VA insurance dividend in 1949. N. K. Blosser, Athens VA officer, said refunds come from policy premium surpluses for three or more months, including lapsed, matured, and active policies.
Inez Winn's appeal against the Industrial Commission of Ohio was settled and dismissed by agreement in Common Pleas Court. Costs to be paid by the defendant. Winn sought participation in the State Insurance Fund after the Athens State Hospital nurse's injury was denied compensation.
A vehicle driven by Wesley R. Thomas 22 of Athens rear ended another driven by Robert W. Gregory 24 of Coal Grove on Richland Ave after the latter stopped. State patrol reported no injuries.
Clark H. Rice of 161 Grosvenor Street was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in Athens. Mayor W. P. Mickle levied the penalty Friday following the Athens police charge.
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