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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1958
Page
5
Two men Floyd Davis age 30 of Columbus and Russell Wright age 20 of Charleston WV were ordered held for the county grand jury on four forgery counts each with bonds of 500. Both pleaded guilty to all counts after arraignment in Municipal Court.
LOS ANGELES June orders for computers and equipment rentals were the largest month in the Data Processing Division of Royal McBee Corp. President Philip M. Zenner cited growth in Royal McBee computers since 1956 and plans for a new general purpose model next year. He noted 3 4 percent of sales reinvested in R&D and forthcoming products. The firm, formed in 1954 with $84 million in sales, reached $107 million in 1957 and expects improved current-quarter volume ending July 31.
Police Chief Joseph Grogan announced that two streets will be closed Saturday for street repairs. Work by F H Brewer and Son will lay a sealer coat and scratch coat, taking two to three hours. Parking will be prohibited on E Union Street from Court Street to University Terrace and on Park Place from S Court Street to University Terrace. College Street from Washington to Court will also be closed to through traffic.
Three Albany youths study at the state FFA camp at Leesville Lake Carroll County this week on scholarships from Athens County Fair Roausenberger Conservation Camp and Donaldson Tractor Sales. They join conservation field trips fish and wildlife demonstrations and hunter safety programs with swimming boating and games provided.
A sheltering arms hospital register shows the admission of Forest Loper Chauncey Mrs David Jones Athens Route 2 Mrs Ward Cunningham Guysville Nick Dandos Athens Mrs Alta Pierce Guysville Mrs Larry McManaway Trimble Ralph Beasley Athens Mrs Steve Dunfee Coolville and the discharge of James Dodds Athens Mrs Dean Vaughn Nelson Lois Hedges Coshocton Henry Miller Chauncey John Campbell Athens Mrs Harry Williams Athens Route 4 Mrs John Davis Stewart and son Mrs Harold Kirby McArthur and daughter Baby Girl Collins Athens
State Highway Patrol accused drivers John M.Gabriel 52 Athens Route 5 and Stanley S.Viner 23 Cincinnati of driving left of center. Both pleaded guilty and were fined 25 dollars plus costs.
Richard L. Robson of Shade Route 1 pled guilty in Municipal Court to a city police charge of operating a car in a reckless manner on Richland Ave. He was fined $35 plus costs.
The Athens Junior Rifle Club plans a Saturday morning shoot at the Hocking Valley Sportsmen's Club range on Radford Road. Members meet at the Armory at 8 a.m. for transport to the range.
About 21 members of the Jehovah's Witnesses congregation in Athens will attend an international convention in New York City July 27 to Aug. 3, said Andy Benyi, presiding minister.
The Hocking River fell to 16.63 feet by 9 a.m. Friday, just below flood stage, dropping about a foot in 24 hours despite another heavy rain. The storm dumped .92 inches overall, mainly in a 30 minute period, with sewer overflows washing across streets. Route 33 near Chauncey was nearly clear, while Routes 144 and 329 remained closed as the crest moved eastward.
Mrs. Stella M. Thompson 86 of Utica died Thursday night at her daughter’s home New Marshfield Route 2 where she had lived for six weeks. Born in Morgan County she lived mostly in Utica and attended the Church of Christ. Survivors are two daughters Mrs. Clark Martin and Mrs. Edna Esben shade five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Arrangements with Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home.
Herbert Gilkey 38 of Athens Route 2 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated on Route 33. He received a $125 fine and costs, three days in jail and a three month license suspension.
Ohio Crop Reporting Service and U S Weather Bureau report 3.14 inches of rain in the Athens area for the week of July 12 18. Wheat harvest lagged 60 percent behind last year, oats half ripe with little harvest, barley over four fifths done, corn and soybeans thriving except where moisture harmed them, pasture generally excellent, hay making hindered by rain, Alfalfa second cuttings only 10 percent vs 33 percent last year, weekly statewide rain near 2 inches.
Earl Patterson of Athens Route 2 pleaded guilty to a petit larceny charge and was fined 35 dollars plus costs in County Court. He was accused by William Lawson of Nelsonville of taking two auto wheels and tires valued at 18 dollars, the property of Lawson.
The Athens Masonic Temple Co announces the purchase of the Southerton property at 12 W. Carpenter St as the future site for a new temple. The plan includes renting the site until construction, with potential parking behind it, and possible conversion of the old temple into an office building after years. A meeting to discuss finance is set for 7 30 p m Aug 5 in the temple lodge room.
Former Broadwell resident Mabel Persons White died Thursday at Memorial Hospital in Warren. She is survived by husband Lyle White, son Robert of Johnston, daughters Shirley Brown in Warren and Donna Creed in Cortland, and her father Frank Parsons of Broadwell. Also surviving are five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services at Love funeral home Cortland Sunday at 2 p.m.
William Junior Bocook 18 of Jackson Route 4 was jailed in Hocking County on auto larceny charges after being stopped by State Highway Patrolman at South Bloomingville. Bocook fled with a truck from Weaver Auto Sales at Routes 56 and 664, was pursued by Charles Ebert and deputies, and halted on Route 567.
Fire department emergency squad arrives at 12 46 p m Thursday to 8 Northwood Drive when Frances Kresge age 63 becomes ill. No first aid given and family physician notified.
A quick relief advertisement touts Itch-Me-Not for itching burning and skin issues. It claims fast action within minutes, germ killing properties, and suitability for eczema ringworm insect bites and surface rashes. Available today at Quick's Drug Store Ady.
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