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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1948
Page
2
The Fourth of July saw a record high of 95.1 degrees as the weatherman dominated headlines over parades and picnics. Sunday afternoon the president toured Athens en route to Bolivar while the Hocking River fell to 2.98 feet and Sunday night lows reached 64 degrees.
Athens County will receive 31322.16 from the second 1948 auto license fee distribution with total state payments reaching 7083590.40. County auditor Ralph Elliott notes this is over a million more than last year and explains the division between county retention for roads and municipal grants.
Libby Wolfe’s birth at Sheltering Arms Hospital in 1948 is celebrated as the hospital’s growing role in Athens. Mrs Wolfe thanks the staff and backs the hospital fund drive, calling local support essential for home confinement and quality care. The feature is part of a series highlighting patients and relatives endorsing the hospital’s importance to community health.
Students from Ohio University collect 14 boxes weighing 50 to 70 pounds each, destined for the University of Nuernberg in Germany. The drive, organized by five sociology classes under Dr Pauline Schwickert with help from housing units churches and townspeople, yields shoes trousers suits dresses skirts blouses sweaters and coats.
In Common Pleas Court Oscar Mc Gee Jr files to partition a section of land in Athens Township claiming three-tenths ownership. He seeks liens against the property to be determined and names defendants Mary McGee Marguerite M Coy Leslie C Coy Orland McGee Vera M Save Charles L Savage Orris McGee Donna Mc Gee Lucy J Montgomery Frank Montgomery Dorothy J Tyrer Effie Tyrer Harold Johnson Helen Johnson Milton Johnson and Dorothea Johnson.
Elmer G. Biechler, 58, who formerly served as president of the Frigidaire Corporation and the Delco Light Company, died today from a heart ailment.
An 18 year old Maurice Chaney of Mt Healthy took a brief nap while driving on Route 50 near McArthur and was jolted awake as the car struck a guard rail and overturned. He received knee lacerations and bruises and paid a $5 fine plus costs for driving with fictitious plates. A cow on Route 377 was struck by a car driven by James Harkins of Stockport.
Charles Ryan 82 of 368 Richland Ave died Sunday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a weeklong illness He was born in Morgan County and lived on a Beaumont area farm before moving to Athens Richland Avenue for four years He attended the Church of Christ in Athens Survived by two brothers William of Athens and Orval of Beaumont and several nieces and nephews Preceded by two sisters and one brother Friends may call after 2 pm Tuesday at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home Services Wednesday at 10 30 am conducted by Edward White Burial in West Union Street Cemetery
Sheriff George Batman announced on Saturday the temporary deputy sheriff appointment of Clifford Hartman Jr. of Nelsonville RED. Hartman's duty is traffic control on U S Route 33 near the Pilgrim Holiness Camp Ground in York Township where vehicles of camp attendees park along the highway.
Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Ora Gorham age 75 at 3 p.m. Tuesday at her son Karl’s Sunnyside Drive home, with Rev. Harold F. Kellogg officiating. Friends may visit anytime. Burial will be in Bartlett Cemetery.
Forty eight Ohio University students earned University College dean's list honors for the spring semester. Students must hold at least a 3.0 average and complete 15 semester hours. John Acomb of Norwalk had a perfect 4.0. Area honorees include Vyrian Casley Athens David Byers Glouster Marvin Kelly Middleport Howard Rogers Point Pleasant Paul Williams Shade and Donald Wortman Wellston.
All PL 16 trainees at Ohio University are asked to report to the VA Education and Training Unit on the 2nd floor at 8 President Street between July 20 and August 2. Wesley Miller, training specialist, announced the plan for discussions on post session leave extensions if needed and the overall training program.
An auto driven by Lewis Daily age 30 of 22 Church Street lost control and struck Clyde Gibson's parked car at 129 West State Street on North Congress early Monday. Daily's car had a damaged front fender and broken headlight while Gibson's vehicle sustained damage to the right rear fender and fog light. No injuries reported.
Nile Love of Glouster Route 3 settled and dismissed a Common Pleas Court suit over continued participation in the State Insurance Fund. Love claimed he received compensation after an eye injury at Mine No 6 but Industrial Commission of Ohio ruled the current eye condition not caused by the injury.
Common Pleas Court overruled two petitions for new motions by the Industrial Commission in the Selena Zimmer case. The plaintiff was deemed entitled to participate in the state insurance fund. the defendant sought judgment notwithstanding the verdict and an alternative motion for a new trial. The court cited findings in similar cases to support its ruling.
The Athens Army and Air Force recruiting office announces four more June enlistments bringing the monthly total to 27. Harvey L. McClain and Dwight P. Leach join the Army Corps of Engineers reporting to Ft. Dix for eight weeks of basic training. Paul R. Morris and Vern A. Smith enter the Air Force with 13 weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Base.
Student veterans who graduate this year and move from VA area to a new permanent address should notify the VA immediately. Contact representative N. K. Blosser said records are kept by the VA branch office over the veteran’s current address and transfers occur when address changes are reported. Include full identification, certificate number, former and new addresses, and note changes on VA remittance envelopes or by contacting the VA office at 8 President St.
Veterans Administration today announced that home farm or business loans guaranteed under the G I Bill may be repaid at any time before the due date without premium or fee. Early payments reduce interest and shorten the loan period. Maximum repayment limits are 25 years for home or business real estate, 40 years for farm real estate, and 10 years for non real estate loans.
A limited number of college graduates may be commissioned as ensigns in naval aviation and receive flight training. Eligible applicants are college men age 18 to 25. Training in Pensacola Florida lasts 18 to 24 months, leading to regular naval aviation units. Starting pay is at least 290 dollars monthly. Information at Naval Officer Procurement Room 305 Old Post Office Building Pittsburgh 19 PA.
VA cautions veterans builders and lenders about side payments in home sales to veterans using GI loans. Such payments to evade limits on sales to veterans violate the law and can trigger federal prosecution. Offenders risk loss of veterans benefits and rights if they conspire to evade restrictions.
Local VA officials said veterans with artificial limbs should carry a Prosthetic Service Card issued by the Veterans Administration. The card enables amputees to access prosthetic services and related benefits.
First Sgt. Arthur Sneed of the Ohio University ROTC staff resumed duty last week after a 30 day convalescent furlough. He had an appendectomy on May 18 at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
Gene E Walker formerly of 29 Brown Ave enlisted in the Navy on June 4 and is now stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Base receiving recruit training.
Charles W. Klingenberg junior, an apprentice airman in the USN and son of Charles W. Klingenberg of Athens Route 4, has arrived in Lisbon Portugal while serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea. He is part of the 13 vessel Midshipmen Practice Squadron on its annual summer cruise.
Pfc. Robert A. Blackford, son of Mrs. Lena Blackford of Athens, has begun aviation engineering training with the United States Air Forces at Fort Francis E. Warren in Wyoming, according to an announcement from the base.
Do Rights 4 H Club held a meeting at Mrs Tom Laziman home to plan a swimming party after a business session. Recreation followed the meeting with refreshments and games. The Sew-So Right 4 H club met at Mary Laziman home on Hooper Street where Mrs Laziman demonstrated uses of scissors and threads.
At the Jacksonville Elementary School second Sewing Sisters meeting Ruth Ann Green was named president, Gloria Jean Roman vice president and news reporter, Josephine Campbell secretary, Barbara Hanson treasurer, and Diana Clemons health leader. A Jacksonville Grove picnic was planned and meeting work focused on club projects.
All members attended the club gathering at Mrs. Alice Cline's home. Members worked on projects, enjoyed games and refreshments, and planned to meet next at Mrs. Mary Chase's home.
Dick Young joined the New Marshfield 4-H club at a Grange Hall meeting. Members planned a wiener roast and discussed gardening. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for July 6 at Grange Hall.
The Agricultural Extension Service lists camps at Tar Hollow in Ross Hocking State Forest with sessions for rural women July 17 to 19, Junior 4-H July 19 to 23, Senior 4-H August 2 to 7, and rural men July 31 to Aug 1 and Older Rural Youth Aug 7. Registrations due by July 10 and July 31 respectively. fees via county extension office.
Four drivers were fined after arrests by Patrolmen on Route 33 and Route 50. James IL Wilson 18 Columbus was fined 15 dollars and costs for unsafe operation. Charles W. Tinkham 23 Shelby was fined 5 dollars and costs for passing on a yellow line. John E. Miller 34 Logan was fined 25 dollars and costs for unsafe operation after a crash into an ambulance. James F. White Jr. 18 Columbus was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding by Mayor John Crow.
At the W Union Street crossing in Athens, Don Kennard operates three railroad gates 20 to 25 times daily. He stays on duty seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., watching to prevent car and train conflicts and ensuring motorists stop for each passing train.
Final hearings on naturalization petitions and petition filings are scheduled for July 23 at 1 p.m., per Clerk of Courts Alberta Grones. Bernard Bailes, naturalization examiner, will be in town for public interviews on immigration and naturalization issues. Aliens who served in World War I or II and have not yet become citizens are urged to attend, as new legislation provides special benefits to such persons.
Wilma and George Matthews transfer 6.3 acres on Athens Route 4 to Vern and Linnie Kelley. J W and Clemma Kincade convey Lot 182 in Mary E Jackson Addition to Harry and Bessie Custer in Coolville village.
Betsy Ross Stitchers discuss social activities at Dorothy Martin home. The next meeting will be at Barbara Hope's house. Hol lister Sunshine Sewers meet at Ruth Norton’s home. Club officers include Mina Mingus president Twila Bonar vice president Maxine Williams secretary treasurer Ruth Norton health leader Delilah Daugherty recreation leader and Susan Mingus news reporter.
Scout Troop 55 schedules a Tuesday 7 15 p m meeting at the Presbyterian Church to plan a hike to a 34 acre Peach Ridge road camp site offered by W H Lowman for Camp Dupler. The scouts will explore the area to establish a troop camp.
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