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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
5
A mother of a crash victim and other locals urge renewed support for Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. They cite rapid treatment within 40 minutes and call for funds to upgrade X ray equipment raise staff and sustain local care for the community.
Two Athens High School seniors Sam Henderson and Frank Dilley joined Ohio Wesleyan University’s Buckeye Boys State under the American Legion. They served with the State Highway Patrol and observed state and local government in action. They described lessons about civics, party politics, and elections, noting the bank robbery drill and the grand assembly as key experiences. They urged scouts to attend an emergency meeting and said they returned more responsible for the future.
The ex-GI group treated their wives to a casual evening with ham burger sandwiches beer and cider. Wives requested variety but most enjoyed the simple menu. Afterward the couples played darts and a game called In dications, ending around ten with broad agreement the gathering was a wholesome success.
Among speakers on the two day program are Dr. Saul Boyk of Purdue Dr. Benson H. Paul of the USDA Forest Service Dr. Howard D. Brown of Ohio State Paul Bestor of Friends of The Land and Prudential retiree Dr. J Russell Smith of Columbia University Dr. Frank Boudreau of Millbank Foundation Dr. William A Albrecht of Missouri Vincent Sanchelli of Baltimore Dr Milton H Fohrman USDA senior dairy husbandman Robert C Cook of Washington journalist B T Abcott of Memphis Dr. Thomas S Sutton of Ohio State Karl D Butler of Washington and C F Schnabel of Kansas City Kansas
Arthur Tabler a 41 year old resident near Guysville was bound over to the grand jury after pleading innocent to breaking and entering. His bond of 1000 was set and he remains in the county jail. Also bound over on receiving stolen goods charges was Nel Wood Tabler's landlady who was released on a 100 bond after pleading innocent. Six chickens reported missing from Sherman Parker's property were found at Tabler's residence.
Birth announced for Mr and Mrs E M Conant of Athens Route 4 a son. Admissions include Mrs Florence Michaels Pomeroy Route 1 major surgery Edward Stewart Chauncey minor surgery William Stalder The Plains minor surgery Mrs Sadie Price Pleasantville medical. Dismissals: Mrs Woodrow West and daughter Athens Arthur Wallace Athens Frank Rauch Sr Athens Curtis Johnson Carbondale Mrs Betty Thurber Athens Mrs Amanda Meighen Shade.
Cub Pack 55 monthly meeting at the fairgrounds is postponed to a later date per chairman Clark Dailey. Den chiefs Ernest Anderson Jerry Maynard Richard Williams and new member Jerry Galvin will meet with cubmaster Arthur Cornwell Monday evening at the First Presbyterian Church to plan July programs.
William E. Tippens of Ripley West Virginia escaped injury when his truck struck a culvert on Route 50 east of Athens. State patrol said Tippens fell asleep at the wheel. In Mayor Mickle's court he was fined ten dollars plus costs for driving on the left side of the road.
Stewart Sheriff George Bateman reports a theft of a pacer area oil well equipment valued at 150 dollars from a Lew Meeks owned site. Sheriff investigators are in vestigating the case and gathering details.
Sol Rosenberg campaign treasurer of the Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation answers citizen questions about the drive. He insists not a red cent will fund expenses, all costs underwritten by volunteers, with every contributed cent used for hospital needs. It is an all Athens County effort with no outside organization taking any percentage.
Franklin Edward Hayes a 69 year old Wood County resident died Tuesday night while being moved to Parkersburg hospital from his brother William A Hayes Torch after falling ill. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 pm at Epworth Methodist Church South Parkersburg with viewing at White funeral home or the church one hour before services.
Funeral services for James L. La Follette 55 who died Tuesday at his home 60 N Congress St will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home conducted by Reverend Joe B Maffett. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
An advertisement presents FASTEETH as an improved powder to sprinkle on upper and lower plates to hold them firmer and reduce denture discomfort. It claims no gummy taste, is alkaline, and does not sour, while helping control plate odor. Availability advertised at drug stores.
A milk spill occurred when a truck driven by R S Harris of Chesterhill swerved to avoid an eastbound car driven by Richard Puglia of Westerville at Avon Place and E State. Harris overcorrected, overturned, dumping four tons of milk valued at 400 dollars onto the street. His wife Faye received a minor wrist burn from the exhaust. Damage to the truck and cargo was estimated at 400 dollars each. Chief Joseph Grogan filed the report.
Mercury rose to 98 degrees celsius short of a 1945 record as Crystal Pool drew 734 visitors, breaking the previous daily high of 655. Weather observer Mrs C N France noted the high came with a three year heat peak and a river reading of 3.15 feet. The city’s pool turnout reflected the hottest spell, despite a brief cooling breeze.
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