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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1950
Page
10
Gallia County writer DANN TABER lauds the Blue Devils, praising coach Dick Shrider and a hardworking sophomore group. He predicts a bright basketball future if players continue to apply themselves and avoid eligibility issues or misfortune.
Edward Dean of Cheshire files for divorce from Verna Dean alleging gross neglect. They wed in 1926 and have two children. Ida Eloise Belville Williams of Crown City is granted a divorce from Charles Franklin Williams on neglect grounds and custody and alimony are awarded. Ada Keels near Bidwell obtains a divorce from Henderson Eels on gross neglect and extreme cruely. M N Vance of Addison awards a judgment to Bessie McGarity on a promissory note. Clifton Henderson of Crown City acquitted of non support after a 13 minute jury deliberation. Reuben Goble pleads guilty to auto theft and gets one year probation.
Births listed for Mrs Harold Steger Gallipolis a gon Mrs William E Churtz Wells ton Mrs Nimrod Fridley Point Pleasant Peter Criskos Jackson H E Shaver Cheshire Homer D Mossman Vinton Muriel Smith Belle W a Ernest Arthur Jones Columbus Discharged Loren Shields Mrs William Churtz Eddie McGhee Larry Brumfield
Stephen G. Bauman, 64, convicted of setting fires that killed his 16 year old son Arthur in their Woodworth home. He faces two to 20 years on each of two counts. Edward Bauman testified against him.
House Ways and Means Committee will begin hearings Friday on President Truman's tax program. Chairman Doughton said the delay came after Secretary Snyder informed he could not testify until Friday.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Essex and Mr and Mrs Ernest Essex attended the funeral of their grandmother Mrs Margaret Hoodlett in Shawnee. Miss Lena Stallsmith visited the Baughmans and returned home with them for a visit. Larry Essex of Columbus attended the funeral of his great grandmother. Mrs Eva Kehl spent a few days at home. Mr and Mrs W A Kayle called at the White home in New Straitsville. Mrs Glenna Williams also noted.
Lis Ray Leo Clark of Cheshire files a creas suit in common pleas court to recover an automobile from dealer Robert A. Queen. Also notes a marriage license for Lonnie Edward Hughes and Phyllis Chapman, ages 28 and 22.
Bailes 39 a Gallipolis attorney filed nominating petitions to run for representative in the Tenth district. He will oppose incumbent Thomas H. Jenkins. A 1935 Ohio Northern Law School graduate, Bailes has practiced in Gallipolis 14 years. He began life on a Gallia County farm and is a Mason and Eagle. Maurice W. Grover manages his campaign.
GALLIPOLIS Garland Elliott, Republican, filed a petition to seek re election as state representative. He completes his first term in the General Assembly.
Gallia county reports Route 141 at Cadmus and the Waterloo bridge as the only closed road at 1 a.m. Tuesday. A light but steady rain fell with temps near freezing.
River gauges show rising levels early Tuesday with upper at 18.2 and lower at 34.1 feet. Several boats are listed moving in and out of Gallipolis and Kanawha River districts including Sailor down at 9:40 a.m. Semet up at 6:35 p.m.
West Palm Beach Florida Attorney General McGrath challenged Republicans to match a Truman era program he praises as the nation's best route to prosperity at home and peace worldwide. He said the path is not easy but offers the strongest chance for progress.
Mrs. Harry A. Linaweaver told police a well dressed man rang her door and punched her in the nose after she said her husband, a divorce lawyer, was not at home. She called it a strange attempted assault tied to her spouse.
Murray City residents attend the PTA session in the auditorium led by President Dorothy Brown. A ten dollar donation to the March of Dimes is approved, and a one dollar award goes to the tenth grade for strongest parental turnout. A play titled Political Petticoat is staged for entertainment.
Classified ads must be received by 6:00 p.m. the day before publication. Sunday ads by 12:00 noon Saturday. The Messenger limits wrong insertions to one. Blind ads keep advertiser identity private. Cash required for all orders including Card of Thanks and Obituaries, 15 per line with a 3 line minimum.
The American Legion urged a universal military training program over extending the draft law. Miles D. Kennedy told the House Armed Services Committee that selective service has outlived its deterrent value and national security training should be enacted. Robert S. Tubbs backed a volunteer recruitment approach, while the Women's Christian Temperance Union also opposed the draft.
Fireman Eugene Cremins of Los Angeles, 61, is moved after 32 years at the Main St station. The department sells the building and transfers him to a nearer post. He cites saving on gas as the one advantage of the change.
Markets from Cincinnati report hog sales slow with early 25 cent declines versus Monday, 160-225 lb hogs at 17.75, 225-250 lb at 17.75, sows 11.25-13.50. cattle and calves moderately active, steers and heifers 23.00-25.00, yearlings around 26.00, cows 12.00-16.50, vealers steady to slow. sheep limited with lambs strong. Poultry prices listed with broilers 24-25, fryers 24-25, hens 21-23. butter and potatoes also quoted.
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