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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1946
Page
3
Bessie Love, 50, of Athens Route 2, was fined 100 dollars and costs by Mayor Woodworth on an affidavit charging intoxication and disorderly conduct. She was found guilty and, if the fine is not paid, committed to the county jail. The affidavit was sworn by William J. Phelps.
Athens relatives learn of the death in Preston Minnesota on February 13 of Rev O V Siniff former pastor of the Methodist Church Charge including Chauncey The Plains Clark s Chapel Factory and Sugar Creek He attended Ohio University He married Addie Elizabeth Junod in 1895 and they had four children three of whom survive Mrs Siniff was sister of the late George and Herbert Junod of Athens.
Athens churches hold World Day of Prayer observance at First Christian Church this Friday March 8 opening at 2 p m Details mention participating churches and time for the community to attend at the city worship event
The ad claims 80 percent of sporl digestion occurs in the intestinal tract and promotes Carter's Pills as a gentle unblocker to restore normal digestion. It urges buying at drugstores for 25 cents and promises genuine relief by aiding nature to resume digestion.
Francis E. Collins, 30, withdrew his innocent plea and entered innocent by reason of insanity. Judge O F Rowland ordered Larry sent to Athens State Hospital for 30 days observation. Doctors Creed and Feckler to oversee and report on his mental condition. civil Sheriff Bateman to transport him today.
The temperature reached 76 degrees yesterday breaking the year to date high, reported by Mrs C N France weather observer. Overnight the mercury fell to 40, eight degrees above Monday evening. The Hocking River stage remains sinking at 4.43 feet.
Five persons sustained minor injuries in a two car crash about one and one half miles south of Tuppers Plains near the Meigs Athens line yesterday. Earnest Riffle and Jonnie Ellis drove the cars. Riffle overturned. Brains Davis Betty McCoy and William Pierce suffered minor bruises and cuts. Earnest Collins was arrested January 21 for assaulting an eight year old Athens girl. Ellis stood mute with a plea of innocent. No arrests reported for the driver. Collins stood arraigned and again pled not guilty. A Common Pleas Court trial for Collins had been scheduled for February 25 but was postponed to allow conference with Collins.
Hattie M Blackburn of 53 N Lancaster St files a will with Athens County Probate Court listing eleven bequests. seven money gifts and four property awards. Beneficiaries include Athens Methodist Church, Athens Salvation Army unit, Lara Mae Johnson, Ella Baker, J C Blackburn, David Blackburn, Hester Swanson, A W Dixon, Kathryn Dixon, Hugh and wife, Jerome and Mrs Fenske, Merrill Chase, and L G Worstel Jr named executor.
Solemn requiem mass for Michael J. Devlin at St. Aloysius Church in Columbus. The 56 year old engineer at Ohio State University for 19 years died at his home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery after arrangements by Grimes Funeral Home. He leaves a wife Jessemine and several siblings.
Ohio University hosts fifty portable homes for veteran students with water and electricity provided. Each unit offers a one 10 by 20 foot room, a living area, kitchen, and stove, renting for 18 dollars monthly. The veterans’ village sits behind the Student Union and on Race Street with planned sidewalks and landscaping.
Federal inspectors surveyed two eastern Ohio coal mines and commended Amesville Coal at Lathrop for good ventilation and sturdy brick stoppings. The Amesville mine with 49 workers and 200 tons per day opened to government oversight for the first time, as Royal Arch Masons schedule an August visit and note improved haulage handling.
Conrath Bean Chapter 37 Disabled American Veterans will meet Friday March at 7 30 p m Commander Ernest McGraner said Eligible veterans hospitalized for disease or injury may join Refreshments will be served after the meeting
Athens police continue search for a parking meter stolen from in front of a Christian Church on West State Street. Officers believe the meter may have been defective and the unit was not damaged in the theft. Safety Services Director George Evans has notified the supplier and awaits word on defective installation.
Forrest Coon, 32, Doanville, pleaded guilty to a charge he threatened cousin Edward Coon on Hudson Ave in a menacing manner. He was fined 35 and costs by Mayor Woodworth based on an affidavit sworn by Edward Coon who was described as his cousin by a sheriff's deputy.
Plans for a district Older Rural Youth Conference to be held in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Ohio University March 18 were discussed at a recent meeting of the Athens County Older Rural Youth Group in the Grange Hall. Next meeting of the club will be held March 20.
The Seventeenth Masonic District officers will hold their quarterly meeting at Beverly on Thursday March 7. Dinner begins at 6 30 p m followed by a business session. State Senator Roscoe R Walcott of Columbus will be principal speaker with Masons from Athens Morgan and Washington Counties in attendance.
Mrs Grace Russell of Nelsonville sues Charles Russell in Athens County Common Pleas Court for divorce, sixteen months after he filed a similar suit against her.
Athens Sgt James C Smith and others discharged. Pie Paul E Walraven Sgt Lee L Enlow and more listed with ranks T 4 T 5 S Sgt West and Pfc Peters among names from Ohio towns including Logan Jacksonville Corning Crown City Gallipolis and McArthur.
Lee Township led the Athens drive for the 1946 Red Cross Fund Campaign begun March 1 by turning in money yesterday, under township solicitor chair Mrs. Eldon Daily. Quota set at $00. Athens clubs followed with West Side School PTA, Child Conservation League, Athens County McGuffey Club, and Women’s Society of Christian Service. Mrs. Connie Dauber led drive among city clubs.
Twenty five per cent reduction in maximum axle loads and total weights on seventy improved highways across nine counties including Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs and Vinton was announced by state highway director Perry T Ford. Athens County routes affected include Route 7 Route 13 Route 50 Route 56 Route 78 Route 216 Route 280 Route 1329 Route 377 Route 680 Route 682 and Route 691 with various segment details.
Dr H T Phillips announces a county wide dog quarantine for the City County Health District to clear confusion about city limits. He commends Athens residents and dog wardens for enforcing the law as a rabies related gray fox killed near Millfield is reported.
The Rome Chapter of Future Farmers of America reports 831 pests eliminated including 279 mice and 1,234 sparrows. Freshman Robert Rodehaver led with 2,728 points and will receive an FFA ring. Pearl Scott captained the south side team. losers Presley Winners hosted a chilli supper for both sides.
Ralph Bankes of the state forestry department spoke to seventh grade geography clubs at Ath ens High School last Friday. He presented color slides of Ohio river projects and said 14 more such projects are planned, stressing education and cooperation in protecting soil and trees.
Ohio University physics Prof. John E. Edwards told a Music Hall audience that atomic energy and war are incompatible and cannot coexist. He warned that war must end for modern life to endure, discussed atom basics, and noted successful energy use hinges on reducing radiation risks.
Athens County land owners may apply for wildlife cover plantings. G H Moore state game protector said units of 100 red pine are furnished to farmers. max two units per farmer. Recipients must plant per provided rules. Applications from Moore at 22 May Ave or B F Swartz Glouster.
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