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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1949
Page
9
In Nelsonville three of five board of education terms end this year and successors will be chosen in November. Bessie Ball to seek another four year term. Raymond Patton and Ruby Cooley will not run. Eva Davis and Edward L. Murphy holdover members whose terms expire in two years.
Trooper R C Dilley and Deputy Rob ert Kayser investigated a highway collision on the Upland Milton Road about 300 yards inside the Masonry line. Ormsby Ray Forbush of 1910 10th Ave Huntington collided with James Eugene Jenkins of Milton Route. Artie M Jackson, also of Forbush’s address, riding with him, suffered head and face abrasions and was treated at St Marys Hospital Huntington. Damages to both cars were estimated at 350 dollars.
Boulevard traffic will be diverted as a new channel crossing is erected between Viand Street and Camden Avenue. The Kanawha Street bridge is finished and a Kanawha Boulevard bridge is due soon, with normal routes restored in a few weeks.
Two local girls and passing manager Geiger spotted a man inside Sunnyside School on Sunday morning. Officers searched the building. no intruder remained when help arrived, and it is believed he left during the call. A marriage license was issued to Barto Lee Durst and Dorothy Jean Lewis.
Mrs William Winter of Belle Meade has received word from her husband Sm 3c William T Win. The brief notice notes contact and status awaiting further details.
Several transfers filed in Mason County involve numerous parcels. Fred H Hateh and Nellie to Jasper and Margaret Seafler. Gall and Reba Jones to Herman and Pauline Shinn. F E and Nedra Jones with G G Patterson to Carl and Mildred Murray. Lieving to Carl and Vernia Lieving. Roush to John Roush. Wilbur Jenkins to State Road Commission. Somerville to Lelia and E Thomas. Country Club Homes Inc to Helen Somerville. George Somerville to John and Hattie Priddy. W J and Sally D Newman to John A Blain. Hugh Daugherty to Sophaline Daugherty.
William Durst signed a complaint against Douglas Randolph for assault with intent to kill after a Saturday store fight on Ripley Road. Randolph posted bond for a May 28 hearing following his appearance at the magistrate.
Capt. and Mrs. Jim Purdum and their son Jim left home for Mitchell Field Long Island where Capt. Purdum expects to be stationed for two and a half years before retirement. They will reside near the airfield after purchasing property.
Point Clinic in Point Pleasant reports five newborns over the weekend. William Delbert, first child of Delbert and Mae Bell Pullins of Route 2, joins siblings. other births include Holley of Gallipolis, Thomas of Lincoln Ave, McGuire of Northup, and Wellington of Vinton. Admissions and discharges noted for several patients.
Mrs. F H Capehart witnessed Friday evening at a Friendship Sewing Circle meeting at Heights EUB Church. After sewing, refreshments were served to Mrs Ochis Smith Mrs Joseph Jewell Mrs T F Yost Mrs Charles Musgrave Mrs Otto Rogers Mrs Toral Morrison Mrs Hale Blessing Mrs Roy Blessing and Mrs Capehart.
Nelsonville's Carnes Hickman 327 Adams St has been named chief engineer of New York Coal Co succeeding Paul Allen who was promoted to general manager of mines after P. C. Morrin retired Hickman is a graduate of Ohio State University School of Mines with vast experience in coal and metal mining He worked three years in Lima Peru with Cerro de Pasco Corp and served as associate engineer for the U S Bureau of Mines during World War I based in Raleigh N C He later worked as engineer for Commercial Fuel Co Cumberland Ohio
Mrs. Garnet Bennett entertained the Friday Bridge Club with guest players Mrs. John Kelso and Mrs. C. H. Ruble. High scores were earned by Mrs. Harry Kelley and Mrs. Kelso. Circle 4 WSCS postponed its meeting to next Thursday June 2 with Mrs. John Herrold.
The Cosmopolitan Club met Friday evening at Mrs. John Saltz's home with Mrs. Miriam Butts assisting. Officers' reports were received and plans made for a June picnic. The president general's message from Club Woman and an article on Family Prayer were read. Saltz and Butts spoke on large church congregations in the South last winter. The meeting was led by vice-president Mrs. Wesley Hawk and dessert was served.
The Woman's Community Garden Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Miriam Butts's Fort Street residence with Mrs. Miles Howe and Mrs. Ruth Patton assisting. Roses adorned the rooms and club members displayed African violets while president Mrs. H E Cranmer led business and program. Elizabeth Bell spoke on African violet culture and Emma Beard on foliage plants. a rummage sale was proposed with date to be announced.
Nelsonville workers from United Brewery Workers at Hocking Valley Brewery urged to seek retroactive vacation or back pay from local secretary S. W. Smith. Local meeting set for June 3 at City Hall at 8 p.m.
Mrs Eus tace Wilson of 2320 Mt Vernon Ave and Mrs William H Gorrell of 701 Viand St will retire May 1 from secretarial posts to focus on homemaking. Wilson worked for Somerville Somerville and Hyer attorneys, returning after marriage. Gorrell, formerly Bonnie Gaskins, has been with Attorney William H Bardin, mayor elect, for about six years.
Nelsonville officials require property owners to trim trees intruding on sidewalks and streets. Officers cite nine feet clearance over sidewalks and twelve feet over roadways as hazards from foliage and rain laden branches blocking vision and street lights. owners urged to act immediately.
City Council canvassed Saturday's election results and ordered a recount for Fifth Ward candidates. Recount raised Hawks from 229 to 994 and Durst from 227 to 232 while Bryant moved from 228 to 229. George Kenny had 261 votes. Despite changes, unofficial result stood, placing Democrats in the new council majority. The new council will appoint city employees and pass ordinances.
In Nelsonville Dix Pickering Athens charged with unsafe operation after a Fulton Canal crash Saturday evening. He pleaded innocent at arraignment before acting mayor Earl Hilleary and faces a hearing tonight at 6 45. Also Buchtel resident Frank O Mara and Bridget Sayre charged with stopping sign violations. O Mara pleaded guilty and paid $10 fine plus costs.
William Howard Green of Central Baptist Church Columbus accepts the pastorate at First Baptist Church Gallipolis. He is 33, a Canada native, married with five children. An evangelist in upper New York for about 10 years, he was ordained three years ago.
In Gallia County judge Rob ert M Betz placed Leo Ballman on five years probation after a hearing for cutting with intent to kill and ordered him to sell his farm and move out of the county. Franklin Facemire received five years probation on auto theft charges.
Parking and restricted and safety zones on the Public Square were repainted Monday by a crew under direction of Street Commissioner Raymond Raine. The work of remarking traffic zones will be continued in other parking districts.
Sam Henry Keaton of Syracuse sustained a rib fracture and head and facial cuts when his 1936 Plymouth coupe hit a telephone pole in Mason City at about 8 30 p m He received care at the Mason Clinic and was discharged Trooper R C Dilley and Sgt D G Wilfong investigated the wreck Mrs Frank Poling junior high school instructor plans to attend the summer term at Ohio University
Mr and Mrs Carl Pettit return to their Nelsonville home after spending time in Columbus They were joined by their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Score who spent the end of the week in the city
Classified items include termite control ad from Athens Heating and Insulating Co with free inspection and estimates. Everett H. Parsons auctioneer in Coalville. Bethany memorial service set for May 28 at 8 PM with Rev Charlies Norman and Rev Guy White. a signature by James R. Darnell about debts. rug cleaner claim by Cline's Pharmacy and Uhiman's products. Missionary meeting at Mineral May 26 7 30 PM with Rev and Mrs Miller and sons from Chillicothe.
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