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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1953
Page
6
Weekend patrol reports allege 15 drivers arrested for traffic offenses across Chauncey Athens Columbus and surrounding towns. Mayors Wadley Seel fined multiple offenders for signals mufflers centerline and other violations with fines ranging from five to ten dollars and costs.
At the regular meeting the Athens County Board of Education approved salary increases for the secretary and attendance officer to 2800 and 2700 dollars yearly on a nine month basis. A one year contract for the secretary was approved. The resignations of secretary Mrs Georgia Kail were accepted and Joan Burson of Shade was named to replace her. Board members present included Claire M Ball in the chair, Mrs Esther Dailey, L L Moore, Fred Phillips, Mrs Kail and superintendent George Christman.
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs James Willis of Carpenter a son and several other newborns including Chauncey residents Mrs Pauline Simpson Willard Walton and Athens families. Dismissals note Mrs Rossie Tippie and daughter and several Athens residents among others.
Madison Moore of Parkersburg West Virginia forfeited a 150 dollar bond after failing to appear in mayor s court for arraignment on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Police arrested Moore and his hearing was scheduled for Saturday.
Athens County Common Pleas Judge Francis D. White reversed a Bureau of Unemployment Compensation order granting miners wages during a 1949 coal strike. The decision favored Mine 5 Murray Coal Co amid a disputed period of work and a nationwide strike. The judge found the UMWA contract had ended, but an oral three day a week arrangement existed before the strike, raising questions about enforceable unemployment claims.
Athens Red Cross representatives to the Buckeye Council for volunteer services will be Mrs Clarke Daily Mrs Hunter Hope Mrs Mayme Richardson Mrs Dana Fuller Mrs Sam Erskine. The 13 county council serving Chillicothe Veterans Hospital and Lockbourne AFB Columbus will meet Wednesday noon at Hotel Lancaster.
Judge Francis Hallett overruled J. C. Hallett’s motion for a new trial in Common Pleas Court. Hallett argued the First National Bank of Nelsonville improperly appropriated his deposits of 2438.47 and sold nine chartel mortgaged cars to cover debts. The court held the bank had the right to appropriate funds and sell the vehicles, debts exceeding deposits.
A two car wreck occurred Saturday evening on Route 13 in Millfield. Clyde Canter, 49, of Chauncey, skidded on wet pavement and struck a bed car owned by Harley F. Nning, 49, Millfield. Canter was arrested for unsafe operation and arraigned before Mayor Charles Wadley. fined $5 and costs with suspension of the fine and costs. There were no injuries.
A beef cattle tour will be conducted in Pickaway County and surrounding areas Tuesday starting at 9 a.m. Farmers in the Athens area will view feeder calves sold to farmers in Pickaway County, said Don Wrecht, county agent.
Marold Jewett aged 40 of Lorain pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $10 plus costs by Mayor Peter B. See on Saturday.
Ohio University Pershing Rifles staged a Sunday combat hike on Owen Carmichael farm from 1 to 6 am with blank ammunition. Residents reported houses shaking as eight defenders held 25 offenders, aided by a powder mix and loud firecrackers. An electrical storm and heavy rainfall added to the realism and alarm in Athens and nearby areas.
City police investigated five traffic accidents on Athens streets Saturday night and Sunday. Incidents include a collision between Goldie Edwards and Lawrence Harrison at Campbell Street and Morris Avenue at 5 p.m. Edwards cited for failing to stop. Porter backed into Patrolman Dicken’s police car on E Union Street. Dale Fink and Thomas G. Lee collided at Court and Washington Streets early Sunday. Swart and Frey collided near a night club on E State Street. Marquis struck the rear of Carpenter’s car on Carpenter Street at 8:45 p.m.
The Rome Canaan Youth Choir earned the top rating of superior at Athens Ohio auditions. The Rome Canaan girls ensemble mistakenly listed led to confusion as they received excellent. Both groups with the boys and mixed chorus advance to state finals. Soloists George Crawford Marion Kim and Eddie Sweeney were rated superior and qualified.
Red Cross orientation for new canteen volunteers and Athens State Hospital Grey Ladies is set for Thursday at 1 30 in the private dining room of the Hotel Berry Mrs Clarke Daily announces. Mrs Clarence Flowers chairs the Grey Ladies meeting with Daily giving the orientation and Mrs Charlotte Cox detailing hospital programs. Maude Lee Dorsey the canteen service chairman explains duties during blood bank visits and emergency canteens.
John R. O'Brien of Athens, class of 1955, Yale student and band member, debated for Yale against Columbia. He served on Yale's negative team and helped win the Home and Home against the question of passing a Fair Employment Practices Act.
The Athens Board of Trade will discuss an off street parking project at its weekly luncheon at The Elms Restaurant Tuesday noon. The session invites attendance from interested business leaders and city officials.
Mrs. Mary Conaway sues Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co for injuries from a June 16 1951 fall at an Athens supermarket. She claims a mop bucket left in a customer aisle caused her back and leg injuries and alleges negligence. The A P and T Co seeks dismissal in Common Pleas Court and has filed an answer denying all charges.
The Athens American Legion posts celebrate its 34th year with a St Patrick theme Mulligan Stew served at 7 p.m. no business session. Founded in France in 1919 the Athens post dates from that year with S M Johnson as commander. Membership exceeds 400.
The Ross Hocking Camp Association in Logan discussed annual plans for five 4-H camps plus camps for men and women. The program runs July 12 to August 8. Mrs Florence McBride of Athens is president and Mrs L C Calvin of McArthur is secretary.
In Common Pleas Court a jury was being assembled to hear the $50,000 damage claim by J. C. Hallett of Nelsonville against Theresa M. Richardson. Hallett, a former auto dealer, alleges negligence after a January 1952 Chestnut Street accident that he says left him permanently disabled and knocked him 40 feet after contact with Richardson's car.
The seventh grade at Athens Junior High School posted 37 percent on the fourth six weeks honor roll, leading the two higher grades. Eighth grade lists 32 students and ninth grade 20. Names on the seventh grade list include Claire Arment and many others. eighth and ninth grade names are listed.
A Timmerman Ont resident reports severe itching after hospital discharge. After trying medicines and baths with no relief, Moone’s Emerald Oil soothed and cured the itch, giving a first real sleep in days and complete relief soon after. Athens Pharmacy sells the oil.
The U S Bureau of Mines recommends better timbering and safeguards at the Jenkins Coal Co mine in Stewart. The eight man operation yields 25 tons daily. Inspector F E Hughes cites discontinuing black powder use and urges continuous fan operation during work and preshift checks for explosive gas.
February real estate activity declined from January with a total of 392 transfers. Mortgages dropped to 47 with 65 fewer than February 1952, while chattel mortages led the decline. Deeds processed rose to 80 as fees fell compared with January and February 1952.
Franklin Murphey will represent Athens County Insurance Agents at the annual conference of Local Insurance Board Delegates to be held at the Granville Inn in Granville on Wednesday.
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