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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1950
Page
7
After the worst snowstorm in Athens history, pedestrians ventured out on Court Street as shops opened amid slush and high demand for galoshes, shovels, tire chains, and winter films. Hardware stores rushed to restock while gift items and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer records saw unexpected sales.
A three car Athens convoy led by Carl Critchett stranded near Lancaster due to heavy drifts. They returned to Athens via Carlicothe and Columbus aided by shovels and a local neighbor, arriving about 6 30 p m. The Conants from Alpina Mich and Seward joined in during pasta trip back to Athens.
Snow and wind delayed Athens area travel with Route 33 and Route 50 opening lanes and Route 13 to Glouster cleared. City schools will stay closed until Monday and Ohio University followed suit amid continued bad weather and transportation disruption. Bus service resumes partially to Pomeroy and Columbus as officials monitor conditions.
The annual Hock-Hocking meet for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts scheduled at Athens High School on December 4 is postponed until further notice. Monthly meetings for Cub Packs 55 56 and 57 are postponed to the same days next week, Clarke Daily said.
Funeral services for David Bratton 78 postponed until Wednesday 2 p m at Bigony funeral home Albany with burial in School Lot Cemetery. Scout Troop 57 meeting at First Christian Church also postponed per Scoutmaster H B Boles today.
Athens Safety Service Director Daniel A. Pierce and Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan urge motorists to keep autos at home unless necessary to enter uptown. Parking on the west side of Court Street will be prohibited to aid snow removal. east side for shoppers. Police will enforce restrictions to keep the street clear.
Boyd Sloane 35 foreman for Fenton Construction Co was injured Monday after being struck by a road grader at a snow removal scene. Sheltering Arms Hospital reports his condition as good. He reportedly fell from the vehicle before being struck.
The Messenger reports a 95 percent delivery rate with many communities receiving both Sunday and abbreviated Monday issues. Roads slowed by weather and floods delayed drivers from 9 a.m. Monday to 1 a.m. Tuesday, with full routes in Gallipolis, Point Pleasant, and West Virginia served, while Corning and surrounding areas faced delays and plowed roads.
Frank E. Goldsberry 83 a longtime Athens businessman died Monday night at his home 14% W Washington St after declining health He retired as manager secretary of Athens County Savings & Loans three years ago Born near Pratts Fork March 2 1868 he worked as a clerk at Burson store and later ran several businesses He leaves wife Alice Grim four children including Blaine John Russell and Mary Frances plus a brother and sister Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Thursday at 2 30 pm Reverend Fred Lachs to officiate Flowers omitted and contributions asked to Athens County Children's Home.
Athens city crews push to keep main streets clear as snow slows progress. Safety Director Daniel A. Pierce notes graders and bulldozers widening downtown paths, with residential streets slated next after business districts and state highways. City gar bage trucks may assist. last pickup was Friday.
Chester Hall, second track operator at Armitage on the New York Central and Chesapeake & Ohio lines, endured over 50 hours of continuous service north of Athens. Snowbound near the Hocking River, he was removed by a railroad engine that also brought out a relief operator. The Armitage road to work remains blocked after Hall plowed in and has not yet reopened.
Sgt. James Mooney announced in Athens that the Air Force now allows enlistment of men with dependents, ending the prior ban. The policy applies to all, with age 17 to 34 plus active service years, and 4 year enlistment terms. The Ohio District at Ft Hayes supplied the notice.
Athens County engineer's department reports seven bulldozers and five graders are working to reopen rural highways. Several roads are now partially open including Meadowbrook Road and Strouds Run. Crews target Baker Settlement Road and Clarks Chapel Road for early completion.
Edward Ford 64 of 12 Walker St died early Tuesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after pneumonia. Born in Athens County he lived in Athens most of his life, worked as a carpenter and served as secretary of the local carpenters union. Survived by three sisters and a brother. services Thursday at 2 p.m. at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with burial at West Union Street Cemetery.
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