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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1950
Page
5
Rain drenched the region as the Hocking River rose nearly six feet in hours. From 62 to 30 degrees, the river reached 12 feet, with January rainfall at 40 inches statewide. Officials noted creeks and Federal Creek flooding near Amesville while days of rising water gradually eased.
Amy Weihr of Ath ens dies after a three week illness at home on 57 E. State St. She was Ohio University graduate and former critic teacher there. Survived by sister Annette McGinley of Hamilton. two sisters and a brother predeceased her. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p m at the residence with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. calling hours after 4 p m Monday.
The auto registration confusion ended when William M Brady of South Salem arrived in Athens with proper papers for the station wagon Joseph Hurd of Arkansas Indiana had used. Hurd had been buying the car but failed to register it, and police had arrested the salesman for unsafe operation. Brady was fined 15 dollars and costs before leaving the city.
Dorman E. Bud Hamiel 54 Columbus businessman inventor and aviation enthusiast died after a month long illness at University Hospital A Ohio University graduate and Phi Delta Theta member he led Steri Seal Co and held 16 auto accessory patents He was a WW I Air Corps captain survived by wife son stepson and sister services announced at Carroll Weir funeral home with calling hours Tuesday afternoon and evening.
The first Nutrition and Health Clinic in Chauncey will be held Tuesday as part of a county wide study gaining state and federal recognition. Participants already selected should report to Chauncey High School. others may contact Donna Meads at the Athens city county health office to arrange appointments for the next clinic.
At a Columbus Commandery inspection on Saturday Thomas E. Gibson of Athens deputy grand commander for Ohio was named an honorary member of the Columbus group. Officials said only two other men have received honorary membership.
Academic and professional chemists in the Athens Marietta Parkersburg area have been awarded a charter for a chapter in the American Chemical Society. The Upper Ohio Valley Section includes Ohio University and Marietta College chemistry staffs and chemists in local industries. Prof. Donald R. Clippinger of Ohio University is the councilor, noting such recognition is typically for large metropolitan groups.
Organization of a Gra-Y Club at the Children's Home announced by M T Vermillion of the Athens YMCA. Richard Smith, Ohio University junior, will direct the YMCA program with help from Mr and Mrs Rylmer Ackley. The club invites boys ages nine to twelve regardless of race color or creed. Officers include George Schall president Mickey Matheny secretary Cody Martin treasurer. Other members listed include Warren Williams Larry Martin Lane Malone Don Matheny Bob Martin Lindley Williams Tom Davis Colten Malone Bobby Haynes and Clarence Williams.
Multiple conveyances listed in Athens County show transfers of parcels and interests from residents such as Carl W Wilson and Edith C Wilson to Howard L and Elva Irene Charter to Frances Poston to various parties, including Ridgewood and Verity additions, Athens Township. The notices also include transfers to H M Stokes in Jacksonville and Ritzhaupt in Hopkinton, with parcels described by lot numbers and additions.
At 88 Charles R. Brown of Albany recalls riding along the Columbus and Hocking Valley No. 1 engine during its 1869 70 construction run at Salina near Beaumont. He describes canal boat migrants, the old Salina works, later life in West Athens New Straitsville and Albany, a long coal career, and 34 years of accident free driving.
Two nonresidents faced Mayor W. P. Mickle after pleading guilty to intoxication. John Shayne, 24, Greenfield, paid a $10 fine and was released, while Wyatt B. Evans, 42, Columbus, remained in county jail for failing to pay the fine and costs.
A Route 56 resident found a 1918 Messenger issue dated Oct 7 1918 describing the influenza epidemic. It notes deaths of Athens area soldiers at Camp Sherman including William Cornell and Garrett Enlow and Wendell Watkins an Ohio University football player. The copy, once sent from France by J. E. Fultz to Austin L. Romine, was discovered by Romine a former railroad crossing watchman.
An Athens Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous announces an open meeting for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church. A spokesman said the group seeks nonalcoholics to assist in rehabilitation efforts, with an out of town speaker addressing the gathering.
In Athens Chauncey and surrounding areas births are announced for Mr and Mrs Carter Brown Caudill Hogue and others. Several patients are admitted for major surgery or medical care then dismissed. In Wichita Boeing announces a new B-50 Superfortress model for aerial photography and weather reconnaissance.
Early Sunday morning a car carrying Charles Smith Alvin Collins and James Lafoette overturned on Route 675 about eight miles north of Chauncey. Smith driven without lights was cited for unsafe operation. No further injuries were reported.
Professor Emmett Rowles announced the March of Dimes campaign in Athens County will be extended to February 2. He said the drive lagged in some areas and the extension runs through Thursday to catch up.
Police report a Sunday morning collision on W Union St near Cain's Market. Otto A. Riley of Athens Route 2, 42, drove into a parked car owned by Gordon Hamilton of 210 W Union St. Riley said glare from an oncoming car blinded him.
Lawrence L. Eveland 38 of Blue Rock was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle after pleading not guilty to a charge of failing to stop for a traffic light at Carpenter and Congress. He was found guilty at arraignment.
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