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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
7
Athens County real estate activity shows slight drop in May with 114 deeds recorded, down from April by twelve, yet up 19 from last year. Mortgages rose to 70, chattel mortgages fell to 492, and miscellaneous documents included leases, assignments, certificates, affidavits, discharges, cemetery deeds, easements, releases, and powers of attorney.
Ohio's first Workshop on Economic Education opened in Ewing Auditorium with about 85 participants from across the state. Sponsored by the OU College of Education and Economics Department with the Joint Council on Economic Education, the event runs through July 3 and features speakers from OU, Ohio State, and other institutions. Dr. George J Kabat chaired the morning program, highlighting aims to raise awareness of economic issues, inform problem solving, and integrate economic understanding into high school curricula.
May building activity fell to a low annual total with $4700 in permits at the service safety director’s office. The largest project was a $1500 residence remodel at 95 E State St by Wilson Norris. Second was a $1200 porch addition at 44 Fairview Drive by B A Renk enberger. Third was a $1000 remodel by Lawhead Press at 17 W Washington St. Other permits included a $300 garage by Walter Mathews at 242 N Congress St a $500 repair for Parkersburg Coca Cola Bottling Co. on E State St and a $200 residence addition by Thomas Steinmetz at 123 W Washington St.
Harry Leo Erwin of Athens Route 3 files in Common Pleas Court against Rita Erwin of Beaumont alleging gross neglect. They married February 25 1952 and have been separated since April 5.
The Hocking Valley Chapter of the Society of Professional Engineers toured Baker Wood Preserving Co.'s sawmill and timber utilization plant at McArthur last week. Members from Ohio University, Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric, county and city engineers and other officials observed Ohio's largest and most unique sawmill in operation. The group was welcomed by Clyde English and guided by Emmett Conway and William McMaster of the McArthur plant.
A compilation of property transfers lists numerous Athens County and neighboring area deeds. Transactions include Elizabeth Sayers to Roy H Sayers in Nelsonville with lots 403 and 404, and Edward F Sells to Phillis J Baker of lot 2850 Locust Heights in Athens, among many others detailing parcels in Maplewood Place, Currier's Addition, Watkins Addition, Walnut Hill, and more with buyers and spouses.
4 H Club activities include an Ames Bern Crop and Livestock Club meeting at advisor Ed Sheridan's home with boat trip plans and refreshments by Mrs Sheridan. Senior 4 H officers were installed at The Plains meeting held at Neva Thompson's home. Rome Canaan Jolly Girls met at Peg Walsh's home and elected officers. J T Star Stitchers gathered at Catherine Miller's home for their first meeting.
Evanston student Ralph Gabriel Athens Route 2 is among 2810 Northwestern University graduates to receive degrees and diplomas at the 94th annual commencement. He earns a bachelor of music degree.
Robert Sheldon, master, reports the election of officers for Athens Council 15 R a S M will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple.
Clark Starkey aged 69 of Kinksville West Virginia pleaded guilty to intoxication. Mayor Peter B. Lee fined him ten dollars plus costs after city police arrested him on the charge.
Francis R. Sallaz of Stubenville forfeited a 25 dollar bond after failing to appear Saturday for arraignment in mayor's court on a charge of unsafe operation.
Eight pipeline workers were injured when two loaded trucks sideswiped on a narrow country road in the eastern county. Seven were treated and released. Richard Emmons of Athens was listed in serious condition awaiting x rays. Workers are with Anderson Brothers Construction Co. building a Texas Eastern Transmission Corp. pipeline.
Richard Pierce, airman apprentice, spent a 14 day leave with parents in Sharpsburg after training at Great Lakes. He will train two years with the Naval Observance Corps in Elizabeth City. His brother Cpl Ray T Pierce serves in Munich with the 43rd Infantry, recently finishing leadership school. Ray enlisted in March 1951 and trained at Camp Pickett and Southern Pines, left for Germany in October 1951. The Pierce family also includes Roy T Pierce who served in the Navy in World War II.
Waterloo High School student Donald Barber, son of Melvin Barber, won two scholarship certificates this term. He placed first in a preliminary district biology test and earned another from the state department of education after the final district state test on May 3 at Ohio University. He also received a card as a member of the Athens County Honor Society.
William W. Carr of Wellsville Ohio dies recently. He was the son of the late John W. Carr of Rutland and is survived by two sisters Mrs. C B Cash of Athens and Mrs. Raymond Saxton of Middleport, three brothers Harley Carr Harrisonville Emerson Carr Akron Webber Carr California, his wife Ruth and three children. Funeral services will be held in Wellsville Wednesday at 2 p.m.
The U S Civil Service Region announces ongoing need for organization and methods examiners and budget examiners in Ohio Kentucky and Indiana cities. Qualified applicants may earn from $4200 to $5940 annually with information available at the post office.
Three Athens County youths enlist in the Navy for four years. Virgil Lott, Eddie Browning Jr, and Gilbert Jeffers report recruit training at Bainbridge Maryland and Great Lakes Illinois. Airman First Class back McBride returns to Bryan AFB Texas after convalescent leave. Other service notes include Sickels graduating from leaders school in Japan and Birchfield and Goodfellow in medical and European assignments.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces examinations for accountant and auditor positions in federal agencies in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Salaries range from 3410 to 3795 dollars yearly. Applications and information available at the post office.
Savannah Lodge F and AM will meet at 5 pm Wednesday to confer the Master Mason degree. Refreshments will be served, said Charles Ashcraft, master.
May brought a busy period for the Athens County Probate Court marriage license division with 21 couples filing intentions, up from April and last May. The last week saw a surge as June weddings approached, and a strong June is anticipated. The average groom was about 30, while brides averaged 22. ages ranged up to 69 for brides and 66 for grooms, including an 18 year old groom and three 17 year old brides. Occupations varied with air force and miner among the top, while most brides were unemployed. several worked as bookkeepers, factory workers, students, or teachers.
The fair board discussed plans for the 1952 Athens County Fair during a Saturday afternoon meeting. They approved a five day program Aug 17 21, set exhibition headings, raised admission to reflect the tax change, and hired a ticket seller. The week features horse pulling contests, harness racing, wrestling, and WLW shows with Ward Beam's Dare Devils. J S Sherrard resigned as ticket seller, Howard Sands to replace him due to new bank duties.
The Athens post of the State Highway Patrol reports two noninjury accidents on Route 7 and Route 3 with minor damage. Seven drivers were fined or charged for violations including unlicensed operation and failing to maintain distance, in multiple towns.
Mrs and Mrs Paul Gould of Athens welcome a daughter at Shelterin g Arms Hospital Athens lists numerous admissions and new arrivals from Athens and surrounding towns including Margie Darnell The Plains Dale Jeffers Raymond Holcomb Richard Rypma Karen Price Thelma Lobart John Dickens Frank Sherlock Fisi Dirtacoll Richard Emmons Mrs Charles Seiple Mrs Earl Starkey Mrs Thomas Winning Mrs Albert Carpenter Trimble Glenn McConkey Margaret Gorby Saphie Cooley Jr Pamela Davies Johnny Weyersmilier Mis Betty Baker Athena Betty Heightland Millfield Rachel Tribe Ida Metralf Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey.
Athens endured a blistering heat wave with a high of 95 and a previous record 93. By Monday morning the temperature neared 95 again while a 64 degree low followed the previous night. Crowds sought relief at Lake Hope and Crystal Pool with longer visits than typical during the scorcher.
City police said on Saturday afternoon a car driven by Nancy Ann Kreig of Nelsonville collided with an auto operated by Cecil Robinson of Athens Route 5 on FE Union Street. Kreig was backing from a parking place during the crash.
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