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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1952
Page
2
The Athens County recorder’s office shows little change in real estate activity over three months. June deed and mortgage counts mimic May, with 108 deeds and 71 mortgages in June, 114 deeds and 70 mortgages in May, while six month totals rise from last year.
William Gould 77 of Millfield died Saturday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after two weeks illness. A lifelong Athens County resident and retired New York Coal Co mine electrician, he worked 64 years as a miner. Survived by wife Mary, three daughters Edna Moore Opa McBride and Marianna Linscott, four sons, a brother and four sisters, and 15 grandchildren. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home. burial West Union Cemetery.
The insurer pays for temporary boarding when a plate glass window is broken and immediate replacement is not possible. If you contact the office with your insurance questions, they will provide correct answers at no charge or obligation.
A concerned speaker suggests giving a decisive answer on the insurance coverage required for proper protection. The remark underscores the need to select suitable policies for security.
Ex-resident Mrs. F F McCune dies in a Sioux City hospital at position July 15. She left Athens 40 years ago for Sioux City then Randolph Nebraska. Survived by sons T E McCune A D McCune of West Sunnyside Drive and others in Amesville and Randolph, plus sisters Mrs Sadie Wilson and Mrs Martha Scott.
Athens County transfers show multiple real estate moves among residents and couples. Notable exchanges include E M Conant and Ruby B Davis exchanging parcels in Athens and 72 acres in Lodi moved to Dora Goldsberry, with other deeds tracing between Williams Bateman Jones and various townships such as Lodi and Bern.
Clarence D Hawk aged 27 of Athens and Dorothy Marie Webb aged 20 of Guysville are married in a ceremony reported with standard details. The couple's union is noted in local notices.
Four accidents reported Saturday by the State Highway Patrol left three people injured. Seven drivers were cited with violations including failing to stop within the assured clear distance and operating under the influence in Logan and surrounding counties.
Laverne F. Lausche and Duane Howard Deem both of Athens earned architect certificates in Ohio. 13 Ohioans passed the board's latest examination. Ralph C. Kempton of Columbus announced the results and said the next exam will be in Columbus from September 15 to 19.
A Common Pleas Court awards the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation a total judgment of 1059.78 against Raymond E. Duckler of Athens Route 1. Interest at six percent accrues from April 30, 1951. Duckler failed to answer or demur. Owed amounts include 414.99 from 4/30/1951, 333.20 from 7/31/1951, 292.41 from 1/31/1952, and 19.23 up to the ruling.
O. E. and Nora G. Hall filed a petition in Common Pleas Court seeking foreclosure of a mortgage against Earl and Flora Ervin. The note for 350 dollars dated April 4, 1951 carried six percent interest from October 3, 1951, with the Hall claim to recover the debt through foreclosure.
A decree of divorce was granted in Common Pleas Court to Elizabeth Marie Jones from Charles Edward Jones. Grounds of gross neglect were claimed in the original petition.
Births announced for Mr and Mrs George Drach Athens a son Mr and Mrs James Jones Albany a son Mr and Mrs Paul Stanley Albany a daughter Mr and Mrs Lewis Shields Athens a daughter Admissions include Ernest Tabler Coalville Mrs J E Barker Albany Mary Devlin Cleveland James Mayles Athens Dismissals list several patients including Mrs Hershel Kelsey Athens and son Mrs Charles Grandy Trimble and daughter Mrs Leroy Shamel Athens and others at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
Janetta Nice, 26, Barlow, entered pleas of innocent in Mayor Peter B. Seel's Court on charges of malicious destruction of property and intoxication. Both cases were dismissed for lack of evidence with costs of 5.78 paid on the first charge.
92 degree heat in Athens felled at least three persons during the Eighth District American Legion baseball championship at Athens High School field. Generdon, Lancaster manager, and Bob Martin, Lancaster catcher, were treated by a physician along with an unidentified Lan caster resident girl who also fell ill. Thunderstorms the previous day brought light rainfall and high humidity with 65 degree low overnight.
Clear weather draws crowds as seven planes operate from the Ohio University airport for Athens County air tours. Farmers, students, and residents will fly two routes to view strip farming, contour farming, and erosion control. Sponsored by the Athens Soil Conservation District, Ohio University, and the Athens Board of Trade, the day includes exhibitor displays and briefing films for flyers before their flights.
The State Highway Patrol urges motorists traveling to other states to apply the Golden Rule on vacation trips. Cpl. R. E. Henderson cites 1950 traffic death totals and asks drivers to learn local speed limits and regulations. Three rules are offered: no tourist privileges, obey traffic signs, and heed local speed limits.
More than 40 members of the Lancaster and Athens American Legion baseball teams were honored with a buffet supper at the K. T. Crossen Post home after yesterday's 44 tournament game. The meal titled Dagwood's Delight was set by Post Commander Paul Lewis as players cooled with soda and sandwiches. Lancaster captured the Eighth District championship by beating Athens in two games.
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