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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1952
Page
5
City auditor Flor ence Davis presented a six month financial review showing a total cash balance of 124 746 across all funds and an appropriation balance of 197 603. General fund cash 40 470 with 112 952 appropriation. waterworks cash 34 862 with 63 569 appropriation. Receipts and disbursements noted with plans for next half year.
Richard William Hepp 59, of Naylor's Run and formerly of Pomeroy, died Monday at Grant Hospital Columbus. He was the son of the late August and Elizabeth Hepp and is survived by three brothers Phillip Wellsville Lewis Columbus Franklin Pomeroy. His wife died two years ago. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 p.m. in Columbus.
Marshal Harner a 36 year old Columbus driver escaped injury when his semi trailer left Route 50 and crashed into a ditch at Hebbardsville. The trailer carrying empty bottles was undamaged while the tractor was damaged.
A flock of birds disrupted a neighborhood at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday near Congress and Carpenter Streets. City police fired shotgun blasts into a tree to scatter the birds after residents protested the disturbance.
United Mine Workers of America Local 270 will meet Saturday at 1 30 p.m. at the local hall in Coonville to nominate district and international officers for the union.
A religious film will be shown at the Methodist Church in New Marshfield on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The event invites local residents to attend the screening and reflect on its message.
Charles Minelli the band director explained marching formations of Ohio University's 110 piece band to the Athens Rotary Club. Motion pictures of the 1951 football season were shown and the formations explained. Sherman Gilmore was welcomed as a new Rotarian and introduced by W Parker Walker. Past President Frank Phillips received a diamond Rotary pin from Harper Pendry.
Mrs Nona Wright died of a heart attack Monday at her sister’s home in Zanesville. Survived by sister Mrs Frank Ferrer of Portsmouth and niece Kathleen Withers of New Marshfield. Funeral Wednesday at 10 am at Mader Peoples funeral home with graveside burial at New Marshfield at 1 pm.
Elza Perry aged 32 of Guysville Route 2 pleaded guilty in Mayor Peter B. Seel's court to intoxication and assault and battery. He was fined 15 dollars plus costs for intoxication and 10 dollars plus costs for assault and battery, in charges filed by Grover Smith.
The Variety Producers met recently at Albert Qurey's home to discuss projects and enjoy refreshments.
A non support case was dismissed in Mayor Peter B. Seel's court Tuesday morning when plaintiff Dorothy Vanover failed to prosecute Lincoln R. Vanover of Trimble, age 31.
More than 200 people flew over Athens County farmland yesterday as part of air tours sponsored by the Conservation Service Ohio University and the Athens Board of Trade. Seven planes carried passengers on two 30 minute routes with briefings, farm demonstrations, and a concert by the Chauncey-Dover High School Band.
Lackey announces city recreation program swimming and diving events for boys and girls ages 7 through 18. Youths will compete in adjusted distances with 20 to 60 yard limits in early divisions. Events include 40 yard free, breast, back. 60 yard medley. 120 yard relay. and underwater distance diving.
The Corradini sisters 12 year old twins Barbara and Beverly will tour city playgrounds in a puppet show. Recreation director Harry Lackey announced the three week run featuring Bozo and the Circus with first show Friday at 7 15 pm on the West Side playground.
A cooling rain briefed Athens residents shortly before midnight easing heat and helping sleep. By 9 am Tuesday the thermometer neared 83 degrees after Monday peaked at 94 with a 68 overnight low. The city logged three 90 plus days in the last four.
John Gabriel of Springfield pleads innocent to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Arraigned in Common Pleas Court, his bond is set at 500. Hearing delayed. court resumed at 2 p.m. after an earlier 10 a.m. start. State Highway Patrol arrested him.
Sheriff George Bateman reports four men held for thefts from four area mines. Thomas Cox 21 and Richard Myers 19 of Trimble jailed along with Este Cox 35 and Arthur Raymond Taylor 41. They face charges of breaking and entering and theft of wire and generator parts from the Van Dyke mine and other local mines along Route 56 and near Glouster.
Mrs. Merch Clark of 64 Pine Street was scorched on face and neck when a gas stove exploded this morning in Gallipolis. She had turned off the oven but gas fumes ignited as a burner was lit. Injuries not serious. Fire department responded about 10 am.
George D. Jeffers aged 20 of Athens Route 5 was fined 15 dollars plus costs by Mayor Peter B. Seel after pleading reckless operation of a motor vehicle in Tuesday morning court.
Chicago dispatch notes Ohio Democratic delegates shift toward Adlai Stevenson after Alben Barkley’s withdrawal. Buckley followers may switch on second ballot. Kefauver delegates plan to stay unless their favorite rises. Toledo and Cleveland figures push loyalty resolution to ensure Stevenson appears on November ballots.
A hay barn at the Charlie Wallis farm on Route 2 near Apple Grove burned early Monday evening with about $6000 in losses. Neighbors Mrs Johnson and Mrs Wallace alerted owner Mr Wallis as flames spread to adjacent barns but were contained. Fire Chief Roy Jackson cites spontaneous combustion as the probable cause. no other buildings damaged.
Mr and Mrs David Tucker Ath ens welcome a daughter Joyce Ann Cooley Alban Martha Ann Dennison Ger Pearl Woods Albany Carl Whitmore Albany admitted. Mrs Paul Stanley Albany and daughter dismissed.
Miss Mar tha A Kalms visiting music therapist spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Berry Monday night about a new method to help the mentally ill. She outlined principles and shared personal experiences with patients at Athens State Hospital.
Russell Smith of Parkersburg forfeited a $25 bond in Mayor Peter B. Seel's court Tuesday morning on a July 19 intoxication charge.
Mrs. Ora M Hanning aged 46 died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at 375 Richard Ave from a heart attack. She and husband Alva ran the Willow Brook Tourist Court on Richland Ave. Athens Fire Department was called, but she died en route. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes Funeral Home.
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