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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1952
Page
5
April real estate transactions defied seasonality with higher deeds and overall activity. Deeds reached 126. mortgages dipped from March but stayed above February. recording fees matched March at 828.55. Mortgages surged to 539. miscellaneous documents included rights of way and various certificates.
The city issued eleven building permits in April totaling about 35 552 in estimated value. Kenneth Reeder tops the list with a 14 000 residence and garage on Avon Place. Earl Ruston follows with an 8 000 residence on May Ave. Hotel Berry also remodeling for 8 727. Other permits include Louis Roman 500 real residence David Hostetler 500 pottery building H O Sedwick 1000 remodel residence Mrs Elmer Bardin 300 remodel residence Wilbert Davis 450 remodel business F B Bean 400 remodel residence Frank White 1000 remodel carage Fred Lee Tom 675 remodel residence.
Readable fragments name Paul F Betts Insurance Agency Oakley Insurance Agency Inc and The Saite Insurance Agency in Nelsonville Ohio. The snippet lists local agencies and suggests an insurance marketplace presence without providing actions or dates.
Three area road crashes were reported Sunday by the State Highway Patrol. One Logan girl injury noted in a third wreck. Richard W. Pilat, 19, Cleveland, rear ended Paul J. Masterson, 32, New Lexington, on Route 50 near Albany. Pilat faces an awaiting hearing for failing to stop and others cited for stops and traffic offenses.
Rain and cool weather were the Monday pattern with a 54 degree 9 am reading. Weekend rainfall totaled .58 inches and fringe high low readings across Friday to Sunday reached 75/52, 80/50, and 75/50.
If you address your own insurance questions to this office we will try to give you the correct answers and there will be no charge or obligation of any kind.
A H Rhoads and the Rev Gilbert Courtney report on the state tuberculosis association meeting in Columbus. Dr William B Tucker discussed new drugs for TB noting they often do not yield full cures in early months and rest and other treatments remain essential. The state association refunded $170 to Courtney for an excellent county drive.
Junior High Student Council members will lead tours for students entering next fall. The graduating sixth graders will meet future teachers and become familiar with the school. Their future schedules will be discussed.
Dick Jeffers, a university student, addressed third and fourth graders at West Side school in a geography study on Mexico. He described physical features, dress, food, products and climate, displayed a Mexican serape, and performed Mexican songs on his guitar.
Mrs Harold Whaley and Mrs Earl Kimes room mothers accompanied Central school second graders on a visit to the Athens Ice and Storage Plant. Pamela Whaley invited the students to see how fruits and vegetables are kept in cold storage and to watch the ice making process.
Eighth and ninth graders at the Junior High held their year end party Friday night in the high school auditorium. The Student Council organized games dancing and refreshments for the informal dance.
Funeral services for Charles Edward Tribett 84 were conducted Monday at Eden Church by Rev. Roy Deeter after an extended illness. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. He is survived by siblings Erin and Susie, both of Reedsville.
James H Reid of Saginaw Michigan and wife transfer to Wayne Bumgardner of Nelsonville inlet 186 Kontner s Addition in Nelsonville. H O Sedwick of Athens and wife sell to Fred Cabeen of Athens inlet 1790 Pickering s Clifton Heights Addition. E M Conant of Athens and wife transfer to Cyril Crooks of Alexander 27.30 acres.
Ohio University's Pershing Rifles Company F-1 captured first place at a two day drill meet with 14 units. Kentucky and Xavier placed second and third. Clyde Ingram led in the rifle match with 274 points. Van Camp headed the squad drill. diplomas and medals were awarded at a Scott Quadrangle banquet.
City police logged four noninjury accidents over the weekend with drivers Wesley R. Thomas Donald Moore Josiah Dilly Clarence G. Morris and Jan Taylor named in collisions. Arrests included Daniel J. Cavanaugh Harold Gibson John Morris Drumm Fred Savage and Linzey Hutchison with fines and jail time as noted.
Lawrence V. Calvin Don F. Perry F Theodore Paige and Charles R Atkinson attended the Ohio Industrial Arts Teachers Education Association Conference last weekend at Miami University Oxford. Professor Perry gave an illustrated talk and demonstration on how the Ohio University industrial arts department achieved key aims of industrial arts education.
Annual conferring of the Super Excellent Masters degree is scheduled Friday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Athens Council 15 R and S M notes the degree requires a large cast and will be presented once a year with James G Moore as grand master of the Grand Council of Ohio in attendance. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Athens Council 15 will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. The Royal and Select Master degrees will be conferred on a class of candidates, said Robert Sheldon, master.
An Athens agent explained fire service clauses in Mechanicsburg policies saying they cover up to 100 for a fire department run but not injuries to firefighters or equipment. City officials noted workers compensation excludes firemen outside city limits and rural equipment coverage. Shirley Dotson and Warren Yoho Dotson died in a fast spreading fire. survivors include two brothers Warren Jr and Garry Lee. grandparents are Sam and Dotson of Hollister and Luther and Yoho of Athens.
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Ray Carmichael Athens a son and several other couples with newborns from Athens Albany The Plains Millfield Pennsboro and Columbus along with dismissals including Mrs Roman Yorn Athens and others Edgar Burton Coolville and Grace Mulford New Marshfield noted Also pupil visit to Columbus Amesville shows Ames Bern High School Eighth and tenth grade students toured the State Capitol and Columbus Zoo with chaperones including Mr and Mrs Charlies McAfee and Miss Nellie Wooley дев
Albany Post 9893 plans the 31st Buddy Poppy sale on May 24 with Mayor Pincelli issuing a proclamation urging citizen support. Proceeds stay in Albany to aid veterans in need and their dependents, while the nationwide rehabilitation service is funded from the rest. Poppies are produced by disabled veterans. volunteers will sell them door to door and on the street.
Athens Hocking and Vinton counties will send FFA and 4-H members to a dairy judging training program led by Ohio State extension specialist Ralph Porterfield. The 8:30 a.m. session at Garnet Perry farm covers Ayrshire cattle with Holstein at 10 a.m. on Athens State Hospital grounds and Jersey at 1 p.m. on the Worley Perry farm. The event prepares teams for the FFA state judging contest May 27 28 and the Ohio State Fair in August.
Marietta High School will host commencement on May 29 with Rev. Fred E. Luchs delivering the address. Luchs, former pastor of Athens First Presbyterian Church, now leads The United Church in Los Alamos New Mexico.
Virginia L. Hayes Rome Canaan teacher writes in the May Ohio Schools issue about an audiovisual workshop in Athens County. Hayes notes teachers are aware of the possibilities of newer and better audio visual aids programs for the county.
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