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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1948
Page
3
J F Wheaton of Upland said he could not attend the board of education meeting last night. He planned to market young onions in Charleston and expected to fetch one dollar per dozen bunches, while old onions sold locally at 39 cents for two pounds.
York service committee chaired by Arthur Kennedy recommended installing a fire hydrant on St John Street and addressing West Franklin Street lighting through hospital development. It referred flood basements on W Canal and W Columbus Streets to the service department and left negotiations with the school board over pool fencing to a later arrangement.
Machinery for the Fulton Glass Co. arrives Monday and is unloaded at Reco Corp. space near the C and O Railroad office in Nelsonville. The plant, leased in the property, plans to be operational in about 30 days. Fulton Glass Co. operates three plants in Indiana with home offices in Hartford City.
Severe hail damaged C. E. Whitmore Greenhouses on Jackson Street with 1200 to 1500 window lights broken and flowers harmed. Whitmore estimates about 1500 dollars in losses. other properties like Buchtel and Dorr Run reported many broken lights and glass. Ice pellets varied from golf ball to 1.5 inches, power and telephone lines disrupted, and ground covered in ice.
Past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Carl Bateman 366 West Franklin Street for a social notes session in Nelsonville.
Officers of the Emblem Club and officers-elect plus members are asked to attend a practice meeting at the Elks Hall on Wednesday at 8 30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Chester Hanning Sr entertained at their home Sunday with a buffet dinner. Those present included Mr and Mrs Richard Breckenridge Mrs Louise Moore and Jeffrey Lee Drake Columbus Mr and Mrs Howard Hanning and Vern White Millfield and the hosts. In the afternoon the group went fishing at Lake Hope.
M set and Mrs Charles Godenschwager of Fort Knox Kentucky are visiting the area with his parents Mr and Mrs George Godenschwager. Mr and Mrs Joseph H Pedigo hosted Sunday dinner with Mrs Sylvia M Pedigo and their children Maxine and Sharon Hardman.
Dale R. Allison of West Salem Ohio pleaded guilty in mayor's court to failing to stop for a sign and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Bruce L. Johnson of Marion Indiana faces an excessive speed affidavit and a May 12 mayor's court appearance. Donald R. Eggleston of New Plymouth Route 1 is cited to appear for arraignment on reckless operation.
Nelsonville reports Fire Chief Dana Windon confined to bed for several days with his condition described as somewhat improved on Sunday.
Nelsonville officials explore a dredged land reservoir near the Hocking River pumping station to stabilize water taste and reduce treatment costs. Service Safety Director Vern Coakley outlined issues with intake blockage and variable flow from 500 to 350 gpm, suggesting land reservoir storage as a continuous supply.
Kanawha Maple Furniture Co. at Camp Conley near Point Pleasant restarts production after weeks of shutdown. Hayden J. Lockhart of Parkersburg purchased the plant, retaining the old name and current maple living room furniture line. Harold Pope, former manager, was killed in a highway crash earlier this year and Phil Pope is recovering from injuries.
Primary ballots arrived at the Mason County ballot commission about 3 p.m. Monday from the Parkersburg printer. Circuit Clerk Vernon Jones, ex officio chairman, awaited them as several voters unable to attend May 11 polls sought to vote. Also on the board are Rev. William Meade and Raymond F. Musgrave. Musgrave recently filled the schools superintendent vacancy caused by Robert H. Ferguson’s resignation.
Franklin Commandery Knights Templar will hold a special conclave May 7 in the asylum to confer the Order of the Temple on several candidates. A banquet follows at 6 15 p m in the Eastern Star dining room for those Knights with reservations. Full uniform is requested and Knights from nearby commanderies are invited to attend. Joe H. Barr is eminent commander.
Point Pleasant Products Co. head L. D. Icard said orders for furniture specialties total 40 000 to 50 000 dollars with the largest order for 2 000 desks for home use. Camp Conley plant is being tooled for the job and production should start by May 15. The firm is salvaging lumber and hardware from WAA ordnance works buildings.
George A. Rairden of Leon reports days spent in Pennsylvania arranging coal land purchases for Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co. The firm has acquired most coal along the Kanawha River north side from Plymouth to the Mason County line and about 12 000 acres in Union District Mason County. He has sought signatures to deeds for about five years as heirs are spread across states. Mrs Riley Taylor and infant Thomas Michael discharged from Point Clinic to 416 Viand Street.
The May term grand jury returned twelve indictments eight felonies two non supports and two misdemeanors. Names published include Bernard Rollins Clarence Robinette Elza Ray Bailes Dennis Spurlock Leonard Wears Orville Mayes and Harry Varian. The panel also authorized real estate sales and two divorces were granted with partitions and a sale ordered for the Anna Warner case.
Teachers from Grant Franklin Hall and Bug Run schools led pupils on a sight-seeing tour of Point Pleasant last Thursday. Visits included Kanawha Dairy The Mansion House Lee Electric Co manufacturing plant and Lakin State Hospital with hosts guiding the group.
Edgar C. Lawson former state auditor and GOP nominee for state treasurer in 1944 spent Monday campaigning for governor in Mason. He favors distributing 80 percent of liquor profits to cities hosting the state stores, a policy linked to his Mason County roots and Kaylong farm ownership.
Mr and Mrs John J Kooperman of Washington DC visit Point Pleasant to inspect telephone and telegraph facilities in West Virginia for the Federal Communications Commission.
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