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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
5
4 degrees above zero by 10 a.m. with a 2 below 8 a.m. and a 22 high yesterday. The Hocking River froze in spots, riverbed near 3.50 feet, and several areas showed solid ice. County schools remained mostly closed as officials planned no new announcements. Ohio Fuel Gas Co. urged curtailment as gas supply faced weather-related strain.
Athens police recorded 589 arrests in 1947, down 25 percent from 1946’s 791 after an earlier surge. Alcohol related arrests totaled 362, down from 468, while traffic accidents rose to 211 with one fatality and 17 injuries. Notable cases include first degree murder charges against Henderson and Peters, and a bicycle fatality involving 14 year old Harry Gabriel.
An advertisement urges readers to follow health rules and try Smith Brothers famous black label cough drops for fast relief of coughs from colds. It touts non narcotic formula, child safety, and 100 year history with a bold buy two packs offer and claims of soothing throat irritation and loosening phlegm.
Athens Route 5 worker George W. Miener, 31, struck a car door with his boot after fearing a close pass while loading ashes. Car owner Russell Gabriel, slowed on icy West State Street, pressed charges in mayor's court. Miener paid a $5 fine plus costs.
Mrs. Adam Bratton's divorce suit against Willard Bratton of 238 Richland Ave. was dismissed in Common Pleas Court at the plaintiff's request.
James W. Boyd, 23, of 462 Richland Ave., paid a $5 fine in mayor's court for failing to heed a stop sign. Costs were suspended, police said today.
A six year old suit against Walter S. Southerton of Athens proceeds with a Feb 5 conference in Common Pleas Court before Judge Arlo L. Chatfield. The case stems from George A. Strain’s 1941 wage claims by two women employees in a dispute over minimum pay under the Wages and Hours Law, with prior appeals upholding Strain’s right to sue.
The Athens Business and Professional Women's Club will head the 15th annual Easter Seal Sale for crippled children in Athens County. The drive runs Feb 23 to March 23, supporting hospital care, braces, shoes, and clinics for local disabled residents. The local society reports aiding over fifty individuals in two years with 2,167 raised last year and 1,348 in expenses.
The notice lists multiple real estate transfers involving numerous parties across Athens Township, Waterloo Township, and surrounding areas. Transfers include land parcels totaling dozens of acres in sections 11 and 12, along with several lot and farm acquisitions in Chauncey, Nelsonville, and Albany. Details name buyers and sellers, parcel sizes, and locations such as Route numbers and subdivision names.
A list of engaged or partnered pairs includes Joseph Mayers of Pittsburgh and Lenora Reeder of Athens. Jack Sanders of Trimble and Doris Hammond of Chauncey. James Johnston of Columbus and Shirley Ryan of Athens Route 2. John Lavely of Akron and Dorothy Peoples of Athens. and Rufus Croston of Cutler with Parace Mayle of Sharpsburg.
Ohio with strong postwar demand shows 1947 job seekers averaged 104000, down from 167000 a year earlier. November 30 saw a postwar low of 62000. State Employment Service reports 308976 jobs in 1947, up 4 percent from 1946, with handicapped placements rising one third to 16070 and veteran placements dropping five percent to 100936.
Ohio University announces nine ROTC cadets designated as distinguished military students for potential regular Army and Air Force commissions. Selection honors leadership, character, academics, and campus leadership with eligibility contingent on graduation and approvals. Eligible cadets include Harold Carpenter Irving Hamlin Martyn Wilt Edward Karon James Longsdorf James Nolan Thomas Solak Ovid Davis Melvin Smith.
Shelterings Arms Hospital notes list new admissions including William Beattie and Milton Roush from Athens, Wanda Carol Stobart from Amesville, Helen Louise Bentz from Coolville, and Harry Moore from Athens after accidents. Dismissals include Mrs. Charles Nichols and daughter of Athens and Mrs. Helen Board of Hartford, West Virginia.
The Order of the Red Cross will be conferred at a special meeting of Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar on Friday at 7 30 p.m. Visiting members are welcome and refreshments will be served.
An Ohio University student Patricia Ann Price of Port Clinton broke a collar bone in a sled riding accident on E Union Hill. The hill was closed all week to prevent further coasting while university officials reassess safety measures.
Highway crews from state county and city used two clear days to clear ice and snow. State routes in the county were passable and secondary roads are being treated. City crews cleared main streets starting with the night shift. County roads remain open to traffic.
The Messenger reports multiple events canceled or delayed due to county school closures and a fuel gas shortage. Deep River Singers postponed in Amesville, Athens County Teachers Association meeting delayed at Mechanicsburg School, East Side PTA bake sale moved to Saturday February 7 at Carpenter Hardware Store.
Emerson Collins, 75, died suddenly at his home in New Marshfield this morning. He is survived by wife Roxie, four sons Chester Shelby Leslie of New Marshfield and Garrett of Vinton County, daughter Lillian Hood of Athens, and mother Mrs. S. J. Collins of Carbon Hill. Friends may call after Friday evening at Hoodlet funeral home. funeral arrangements incomplete.
James Jolly age three of Carbon Hill died yesterday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his parents and grandfather Peter Glass of New Marshfield. Friends may call at Hoodlet funeral home. arrangements incomplete.
Mrs. Agatha Hart sues Dale Hart for divorce in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty. The couple, married in 1944, have a minor child and reside in Columbus.
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