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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1953
Page
7
The Messenger reports rising demand for modest priced rental housing to serve Ohio University faculty and workers. With enrollment rising toward 6000 by 1960, 35 unfurnished OU apartments are filled, 10 fall openings exist, and construction costs hinder large new apartment projects.
Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan cites luck and proactive safety measures for Athens Ohio's six year stretch without a fatal traffic accident within city limits. He credits driver caution, enforcement, hazard removal, signals and public vigilance, noting past near misses and two rural fatalities nearby. He also highlights reporting of hazards and lower speed limits on state routes, plus ongoing bicycle safety classes and 1347 Mishaps investigated with 165 injuries.
William MecInturf son of Mr and Mrs D C MeInturf Morris Ave has won a scholarship to Ohio University He attended Rome Canaan High School before transferring to Athens last year He participated in choir glee club band honor society baseball basketball and track and served as AHS football team manager He held several class offices was in the state FFA band Future Teachers Organization and on the FFA parliamentary procedure team He worked at Kaster's Dairy and the Athens Pharmacy during summers
Extremely humid weather unsettled Athens residents despite modest temperatures. The day peaked near 89 degrees before a shower cooled the air, with 9 am Tuesday readings at 75 after a low of 66 overnight.
Athens County transfers include Co. L Champlin selling in Nelsonville to Gilbert Johnson. Joseph D Lanning selling in Dover Township to Ernest Lanning. Mildred R Kimball selling to Charles Mohney in Buchtel addition. Norman Richards acquiring a tract in Glouster via Co L and Meek.
William Gould, formerly of Canaanville, died Monday at his Columbus home. Graveside services are set for Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Canaanville Cemetery. He is survived by sisters Mrs. Stella Darnell of The Plains, Mrs. Cora Scott, Grove Gould of Wellston, and Sherman Gould of Columbus. His wife Rose Marshall Gould preceded him in death.
Grahams Chapel Prayer Band meets Thursday at Ben Cremeans home in Shade with Mrs. Edith Lauer leading.
A. L. Verssen launches Crusade a no fee placement magazine aiding teachers seeking new positions. The first issue distributed to ten thousand superintendents principals and librarians covers nine states with free listings of needs and availability. Four August issues planned followed by six annually with contact at The Plains Ohio.
Birth announcements list Ray Elliott and Vincent Kish from Athens with twin and daughter, plus other families. Admission notes include Walter Cunningham Athens Greta McGlone Athens Clifford Koon Nelsonville and several Athens area residents. Dismissals note Ralph Jones Gloucester and son and others exiting to home.
Firemen were called to the city water works yards Monday at 2 08 p m when heating units on a tar tank caught fire. Chemicals were used to extinguish the flames, Fire Chief Charles Dalton reported.
Multiple crashes tied to a Monday–Tuesday patrol sweep near Athens left three people injured. A cement carrier overturned near Millfield after leaving the highway, requiring a heavy wreckers’ assist from Columbus. Local residents and other drivers sustained minor injuries in subsequent crashes along Route 33 and Buck Lake Road.
Allen C. Guy outlined a disaster loss settlement plan for windstorm or hail events to Athens during a Rotary Club talk. The plan envisions a supervisory office, cross regional adjusters, and cooperation with police fire Red Cross civil defense and local boards to inspect damage process claims and speed payments and rehabilitation.
William Ryan 84 of Albany died Monday at University Hospital Columbus. Survived by son Jacob Ryan of New Marshfield. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm at Temple Methodist Church Meigs County. Burial in Temple Cemetery.
Clint D Thompson 50 died Saturday in a Dayton hospital. Rites set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Jagers Funeral Home conducted by Rev Joe B Maffett. Burial at Clarks Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
Charles Bolin, 48, of Columbus, was fined $5 plus costs after arraignment Monday before Mayor Peter B. Lees on a charge of intoxication. The charge was filed by Mrs. Clarice Bolin.
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