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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1950
Page
5
Athens County's April real estate activity remained far below postwar levels with 85 deeds recorded, the lowest in at least five years. The Recorder's office noted higher fees totaling 642, driven by a jump in mortgages to 85, and other instruments including 19 rights of way, 1 lease, 13 affidavits, a cemetery deed, a lien, certificate and contract.
April vehicle titles in Athens County beat last April totals but lag March peak. New car titles reached 166 including one 1951 model. used cars 785. Total titles 1096. fees $1409.30. Trucks titles 122. miscellaneous titles include motorscooters and school buses.
Deputy Mame Pincelli told of a six month old theft after questioning Russell Ball, 21, of Glouster about a November barbed wire theft from the Howard Gifford farm near Amesville. Ball admitted selling the wire for 39 dollars and faces grand larceny charges. The Glouster barroom robbery, with 72 dollars and a bottle of whiskey taken, remained unsolved.
Ross Wright county extension agent announces a 4 H Committee meeting for Thursday at 8 p m at Ames Bern High School. The notice invites 4 H members and leaders to attend.
A cool spell settled in after a pleasant Sunday with temperatures not rising above 76. Monday stayed clear and chilly with nighttime readings near 40 while Saturday saw a high of 87 and a low of 53 accompanied by 0.15 inches of rainfall.
Harry Lackey announces expanded recreation options after $1000 city appropriation. Free tennis lessons begin today at 3:30 p.m. on the east end of Ohio University courts for youths 12 and older, taught by OU tennis star Jack Pickering. Additional programs continue at East and West Side schools and a expanded summer session starts mid June.
A sleeping driver, Charles W. McGill aged 27 of Pickerington, crashed into parked cars of Leland Southerton and Mrs. John Southerton on S Shannon Ave in front of the Southerton residence. Both McGill and the Southerton cars suffered heavy damage while Mrs Southerton’s car had light damage. Police noted McGill fell asleep at the wheel. Two minor accidents were reported Saturday with light damage to some vehicles at College and Union Streets and on South Court Street.
Thomas Edward Galbreath 80 of Coolville died at home after an extended illness. A lifelong Athens County resident, he lived in Coolville 47 years. Survived by wife Ella Willing Galbreath, son Leslie, three daughters, 11 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, sister Anna Burton and two brothers. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at Congregational Church with burial in Coolville Cemetery.
Mollie A. Taylor 78 died Sunday at her son Prof. John R. Taylor’s home on New Marshfield Road. A Morgantown W V former resident, she moved in 1947 after her husband Albert Taylor’s death to live with her Ohio University faculty son. Surviving are four Morgantown sisters and three Mountain W V brothers. Funeral services are planned in Morgantown Tuesday afternoon at Deering funeral home.
Albany High School announces its annual senior class play to be performed Friday at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Cast includes Betty Bolin Jeane Van Dyke Florence Lash Erma McHarg Joann Elliott Barbara Stanley Mary Mitchell Vinton Jewell Arthur Gibson Harry Ross Carl Dickson and Bobby Tewksbury Prompters are Mary Zimmerman Joyce Bishop and Jennie Dailey with Bill Tackett as stage manager Between acts entertainment will be provided by Marie Phillips and Jack Hess Director is E V Springer.
City firemen were called Sunday at 2 10 a m to the George Masters residence 69 Stimson Ave where an overheated oil stove caused a fire scare There was no damage Fire Chief Clarence A Parker reported.
A special session of K. T. Cros sen Post 21 American Legion meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion home. Commander Ben L. Williams says the group will form plans for Athens Armed Forces Day observance on May 20.
Despite spring weather drawing hundreds of drivers, Athens area patrols reported only one weekend accident near the Alexander Presbyterian Church on Route 50. Nine drivers faced fines for traffic code violations and speeding, with arrests by the State Highway Patrol and Mayor Mickle.
Ohio University will lower admission standards for seniors from approved out-of-state high schools to the upper half class rank starting with the 1950 fall term. Out-of-state applicants must meet their home state requirements and show a 2.5 average in prior college work. Officials cite reduced wartime enrollments and crowded facilities as the reason for the change. During the current semester 452 students come from 32 states and the District of Columbia, plus 44 from foreign lands.
Everett Anderson of Vore Ridge changed his plea to guilty shortly before trial. He was fined 150 dollars plus costs and received a six month license suspension after previously pleading innocent to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. A jury had been summoned for a trial before Common Pleas Judge Roy D. Williams when the plea change occurred as Deputy Sheriff Mame Pincelli arrested him near Chauncey on April 29.
A gradual rise in Athens County marriage license applications ended last month with 23 total, three fewer than the prior month. Most male applicants were aged 21 to 26, with 45 the top age for men and 40 for women. minimums were 19 for men and 16 for women.
More than 800 Ohio University students will be singled out for recognition at the annual Honors and Awards Day convocation held Wednesday morning at 9 30 in Memorial Auditorium. The program features special awards and prizes Men and Women’s Union and League awards Mortar Board naming of Ohio University Fund award winners and songs and choral numbers directed by Andrew Gregerson with student organizers and campus officials assisting.
At a mayor’s court in Athens, Woodrow Knox 38 of Gary Indiana was fined 50 dollars and costs and a 30 day workhouse sentence suspended if he leaves Athens. Guy Fellum 44 of Nelsonville was fined 15 dollars and costs and jailed until the fine is paid. Thomas Pickett 50 of Sharples was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty. John Lowery 29 of 208 West Washington was fined 150 dollars and costs for drunken driving. William J. Mraz 25 Carpenter Annex was fined 10 dollars and costs for possessing an open liquor bottle on a public street.
Clara Tribe of Athens undergoes surgery along with Mrs. Alice Luckett of Albany and Arthur McCoy of The Plains receiving medical care. Margaret Gamwell of Gloucester and Frank Wood of Carpenter listed for medical reasons. Dismissed names include Mrs. Elmer McLain of Athens and Hollis Cunningham of Millfield Route. Denver Lightner of Coalville Route. Nellie Lee of Athens Route 2.
Mrs. Herman Ator, 73, died Monday morning at her Pleasanton Road home after a Sunday heart attack. Survived by husband Herman and children Mrs. Clyde Wilson Dayton, Mrs. Charles Lillie, Mrs. Clyde Beverage, Earl, Gilbert, Conrad all of Athens, and Orlo of Columbus. Also five great grandchildren, a half brother Ward Walker Athens, and half sisters Mrs. Ella Daub Findlay and Mrs. Maggie Weston Toledo. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm at Bates Church under Rev. H. L. McDaniel. burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Jaggers Funeral Home until 4 pm Tuesday and at the family home afterward.
Cincinnati markets report for May 8 shows poultry prices with light broilers 29-30 cents, light fryers 29-31, heavy hens 20-21, light 15-17, old roosters 13-15. butter 62 for 1b, 62% for 14 lb, 63 for 1 kg. butterfat premium 51, regular 46. potatoes 2.00-4.75 per barrel or cwt.
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