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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1949
Page
5
Mrs. Lo H. Pender grass Chauncey traveled to Columbus Sunday to visit her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul Thel ens and attend commencement exercises Wednesday night where her grandson Paul Tyrua Theteen was to graduate from West High School.
The Chauncey Naomi Bible Class met in the Piaina Methodist Church social room with Mrs Henry Evans elected president. A visiting committee led by Mrs Harrison Davies was named, a hostess calendar set, and a project to sell everyday cards approved. Potluck refreshments followed.
Heavy rains caused Federal Creek to overflow near Amesville and the Hocking River to rise rapidly in Athens. Route %-A closed with more than 15 inches of water covering the road by 11 a.m. and nearby Route 50 at Fisher Station also flooded. Flood levels and weather conditions continued to be monitored as temperatures rose from 36 to 58 degrees.
More than 20 scouters and officials from Athens County gathered at the Kootaga area annual meeting in Parkersburg West Virginia. An 11.5 percent membership rise for the Kootaga area and 5.5 percent for southeastern Ohio were reported. Every troop and cub pack in Athens County earned a blue ribbon for 1948 growth. A new Millfield troop was organized and charter presented to Rev. Richard Wilcox. Amory Houghton urged a two year membership drive and plans for 1950 50th anniversary of scouting in America were outlined. The theme for the year is Strengthen The Arm of Liberty.
Karl H. Kasten of Nelsonville was named president with John F. Newcomb of Athens as vice president for Athens County and FE A Reed of Middleport as vice president for Gallia County. Other Athens officials include FE S Haller secretary C C Millikan treasurer W E Peters genealogist William Bryant historian and R M Slutz chaplain.
Jesse H. Douglas aged 59 and Fern Morris aged 59, both of Athens, appear as primary parties in the public notice. Their ages and residence are listed in the readable fragment.
Three men arrested January 14 by Sheriff George Bateman on assault with intent to rob were bound over to the grand jury after a hearing before Mayor W. P. Mickie. They pleaded innocent and remain in county jail for not posting $1000 bonds each. Names: Ray Lloyd 26 of 44 Central Ave Gail Cunningham 33 of Columbus and Blaine Evener 30 of Middleport. The victims said the group assaulted Harold Hawk on Route 40A after leaving a tavern and took $18 from his wallet.
Patsy Wolfe of Athens County and six other winners advance to the final round of the 24th Prince of Peace declamation contest. Arthur Buell of Washington County and Virginia Mc Connaughy of Cincinnati were among the six finalists selected from 21 semi finalists and will compete February 2 at Memorial Hall Columbus.
Sol Rosenberg was appointed finance director of the Athens County unit of the American Cancer Society and will chair the annual fund campaign with Lt. Col. Glenn H. Gardner as co-chairman. Iris Fierce became membership chairman as committees study proposed cancer projects in Athens County.
John F. Wise, 42, of 122 W Union St, was fined twice totaling 40 dollars plus costs in mayor's court after pleading guilty to assault and battery and intoxication. The assault was alleged by Athens taxi driver Glenn C. Phillips for an incident on January 13. The mayor also suspended Wise's taxi driver's license for 90 days.
Two minor accidents near Athens were logged by the State Highway Patrol. Gladys W. Will of Pomeroy skidded on Route 50 east of Athens and veered into a field. Charles W. Rhyne, 46, of 544 Richland Ave., said he was blinded by oncoming headlights while exiting Route 50 southwest of Athens.
Four men were fined by the Athens mayor in separate weekend cases. Carl L. Seheule, 21, Cleveland, paid 100 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. Benjamin Barnhart, 62, Stewart, was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Two others, Louis Skinner, 54, Sunnyside Drive, and Clifford Huggins, 40, Albuquerque, New Mexico, appeared Monday, both pled guilty and were fined 10 dollars and costs and 25 dollars and costs respectively.
James R. Patrick of Ohio University addressed Junior High School PTA members last Thursday, outlining adolescent problems such as friction with parents, difficulties making friends, social missteps, and balancing freedom and activity. He urged parents to gain a more objective view of their children.
Hospital notes from Sheltering Arms list admissions and patient details including Mrs. Jasper Spencer of Corning for major surgery, Mrs. Herman Theisen of Athens for surgery, Charles Butcher of Harrisonville for minor surgery, and multiple others across Athens Wellston Amesville Rutland and Columbus districts.
Athens police said a man believed to be a County Home inmate suffered nose lacerations and leg bruises after walking into a car driven by Francis R. Gunn of 349 Richland Ave on N Court Street. The injured man was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital, examined, and released.
Earl Dille aged 28 from Amesville entered a guilty plea to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor W. P. Mickle. He was fined twenty dollars plus costs and jailed for failure to pay. Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce arrested Dille.
Officers of the Phi Delta Theta Alumni Club will be elected at a dinner meeting at 6 30 p m Wednesday at the Athens Country Club.
Cub Pack 56 will hold its monthly pack meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Boy Scout room of the First Methodist Church according to cubmaster Louis J. Ruman.
Deceased T. D. Schoonover transfers property in lot 24 Chauncey to Carlena Agin and Catherine Cunningham. The transaction outlines a real estate transfer involving the heirs of the deceased owner.
Leslie Shelley discusses meat selection and aging indicators with insight from an Athens butcher. He explains grass fed versus grain fed meat, color as age indicator, finish and fat marbling, and advises on ground meat storage and brisket cooking in a pressure cooker with catsup and onions.
Faculty lecture titled Social Science Potemkin Village will be delivered Monday at 8 p.m. in Chemistry Auditorium by Carl G Gustavson associate professor of history at Ohio University. Dr A T Wowilder history professor serves as chairman. Two more lectures planned in the second semester with dates to be announced.
William A. Davenport 80, longtime Columbus resident and former Athensite, died Saturday at his Columbus home where he lived 65 years. No local survivors listed. Funeral services planned in Columbus on Tuesday.
Members of the Chauncey Auxiliary United Mine Workers meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Band Boosters building with Mrs Dora Henschell newly elected president in charge A benefit party is planned
Granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Reeves of Lower Plains spends a week in Chauncey with grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Blackford of Mill Street visiting relatives and friends.
The Intermediate Friendship Class will meet Wednesday night announced by Ann Roberts. Jeanette Blackford is the class teacher.
Members of the Chauncey Country Club gathered at Mrs. Alice Carr’s Midfield home for a birthday anniversary celebration last week. Frances Wallace presented a decorated birthday cake as gifts were exchanged and officers were reelected. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Velma Werner with a February holidays program. Attendees included Mrs. Ernest Pughline Glouster Mrs. Havel Boudin Crescent Ridge and several Millfield residents.
Paramathia Lodge 25 F and AM will meet Tuesday at 7 90 pm according to Glenn N Atkinson worshipful master Visitors will be welcome at the assembly in the meeting hall of the lodge located in the city.
The T C C Club formerly the Birthday Club met at Mrs Floyd Karns home Circle Hill Chauncey to honor the birthday of Mrs Charles Wadley who received a gift Refreshments followed with several members listed including Mrs Grace Crabtree Mrs Virgie Wadley and Mrs Dorothy Staley
Chauncey Osborne the township clerk says only 30 dog tags can be issued due to a depleted supply. He warns it may take 10 days to two weeks to restock and that registered dog owners will not be prosecuted for delays.
A dubious advertisement touts NORITO as a reliable remedy for rheumatic, neuralgia and related pains. It claims rapid relief and a money back guarantee if three doses fail, urging readers to ask a druggist for NORITO today.
Mr and Mrs Melevin Moore and son Gregory Arien of Lower Plains visited Mrs Moore's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Jack Ballenger. A daughter Jacquelyn of Zanesville was also mentioned.
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