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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1950
Page
5
Mr and Mrs L K Brown plan to operate a chicken farm in a South Miami suburb adjoining the Wedge family farm. Brown left the Philip Sporn plant and Mrs Brown, a Mason County school teacher for 20 years, will teach at a local high school.
Holzer Hospital Foundation plans a 50 percent bed increase and clinic expansion by year end. Architect Dan Carmichael of Columbus will draw plans. preliminary work starts soon. The project adds obstetrics, nurseries, classroom space, and expanded diagnostic facilities to serve Southeastern Ohio and nearby West Virginia.
A list of young couples from Gallipolis and nearby towns includes Robert L. Roberts 22 and Phebe Ann Pitchford 18 of Patriot, Howard J. Diefendorff 22 and Nina Mae Brister 21 of Gallipolis, Raymond H. Hartless 32 of Rio Grande and Thelfa E. Williams 21 of Gallipolis, Otho Wolfe 22 and Clara Nell Burns 19 of Gallipolis, Buddie Day 18 of Bladen and Bert ha Waugh 18 of Cheshire, James Jerome Henry 30 of Milton West Virginia and Daisy Marie Black, Virgil Plymale 47 and Hazel Easterday 48 of Gallipolis.
Robert S Crimes and Sherman Jilton of Dayton pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing several truckloads of coal from Waterloo Coal Co. Bond set at 500 dollars each. sent to county jail. Other locals faced minor charges after a Sunday disturbance and public drunkenness incidents.
In Gallipolis a motorist acted quickly to grab Wanda Rowland from a car being pushed on Route 75 before a collision with Curtis Haynes’ vehicle. Three hurt, including Harry Goheen in Holzer Hospital with head injuries and lacerations. Haynes injured but released after treatment.
Boats queued through the Gallipolis locks with names such as Omar American Bruce Solvay Semet and Shamrock among others reporting up or down at various times. Gauge readings show upper 18.4 lower 13.9 feet and rollers at 15 feet with Kana Wha Falls rising to 4.69 feet.
Births listed for multiple mothers including Mrs Russell Notter Lecta and Mrs Walter Couch Pomeroy with a son and daughter respectively as well as other newborns. Names include Mrs Kenneth Huston Hamden Julian Caldwell Gallipolis and several more, reflecting a community hospital notices page.
Virg ie Mc Dade local woman was sentenced by a local magistrate on a intoxication charge. She received five days in jail and a $10 fine plus costs, with the sentence handed down Monday.
Gallia County views Marietta as the biggest little town in America after the intercollegiate rowing regatta. The event faced weather setbacks yet drew large attendance and national publicity benefiting the valley, with strong leadership and unity praised throughout.
Three pieces of state equipment were in an accident Monday with little damage. Grader operator Wayne Harrison stopped in a ditch and received help from William Eichinger as Alva Amos rear-ended the stopped machine. Fred Rudie injured in a motorcycle fall south of Addison with multiple abrasions. Mrs. Farnum Haskins, 69, fractured hip at home and was hospitalized.
Gallia County commissioners extended the tax payment deadline from June 20 to July 30. They also sold the county barn site and buildings, including Lots 2, 3 and 4, at public auction to Kenneth Johnson for 4500 dollars.
In Gallia County Evelyn Hutchins seeks divorce and alimony from Raymond Hutchins filed in common pleas court. They married in 1944 and have three minor children with gross neglect alleged and a request for custody. In Lorain County Mildred McDaniel seeks divorce and temporary alimony from Niles McDaniel married in 1942 with no children and requests restoration of her maiden name Mildred Roberts.
A list of births with dates and locations, including a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boles Jr in Point Pleasant on June 16, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs Everett Damron in Galion Ohio on June 16, and a daughter Linda Kay for Mr. and Mrs James Blain in Hogsett on June 18. Admissions include Hoyt Kimberling Arbuckle June 18 medical Carl Baker Letart June 18 medical Philip Neville Hogsett June 18 surgical Betty Mattox Henderson June 19 surgical. Releases note Ronald Jacks Langsville Ohio June 15 Donna Cremeens Addison Ohio June 15 Lee Roy Mayes Henderson June 1 and Mrs Arden Casto Elmwood June 17 school in Miami.
Martha Janette Adams has filed for divorce and child custody against Charles Alfred Adams. The petition in Cause No. 10661 of the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio will be heard on or after July 12. The defendant's residence is unknown.
More than 100 area farmers are expected at the June 27 Holstein twilight meeting at E. C. Carsons farm near Mason City. The program includes a pasture tour of a model Mason County farm, inspection of new installations, talks by W. C. Roberts Jerry Heebrink Clifford Eno and John Morris, and a movie titled Holstein Heritage.
In Fight Mile at the Stephenson farm Sunday about 100 horse back riders met to discuss plans for the Fourth of July parade. A noon picnic followed with numerous attendees listed, including Rotgeb, Eschenaur, Wartenburg, Lewis families, Gerlach and others. Also noted is a YMCA Variety Show at Huntington Orthopedic Hospital featuring a dancer from Jo ann's Dance School.
Mr and Mrs L K Brown of 2104 Lincoln Ave were honored at a hamburger event in New Haven park. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Sayre Mr and Mrs Raymond Mus grave Mr and Mrs Clayton Pullins Mr and Mrs Gary Bum gardner and Mr and Mrs John Roberts.
Huberta Ann Costen, daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Costen of 196 Park Drive, appeared with the family at the event. The brief item notes her presence alongside her parents and local residents in attendance.
An informal installation of officers of the ladies of the Moose will be held at 8 p.m. today at the American Legion building. Refreshments will be served.
Ray Hayes of Racine Ohio spent the weekend with relatives at 105 Smith Street. Phyllis Jean Kincaid of Ripley Road is visiting Mary Stephenson on Eight Street.
In North Point Pleasant a rampaging dog that bit six people is sent to Charleston for rabies testing. Mason County health officer Dr. C L Brown warns of an epidemic with six known rabid animals and calls for reporting stray dogs vaccination of bitten owners and confinement of the dog for observation. He notes a statewide epidemic with a record 189 cases.
Connie Ruth Wilburn of Tampa Florida swallowed an entire bottle of aspirin and is under observation at Holzer Hospital. She is the daughter of a family working here for a carnival presented under the American Legion auspices.
Dr. Charles E. Holzer departed Charleston by plane on Monday for a two week vacation in the Virgin Islands.
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