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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
5
Athens Police Chief Joseph B Grogan urges parents to supervise children as pranks begin early. He notes several disturbances by youngsters, emphasizes cooperation of civic groups and parents, and advises homeowners to remove outdoor objects to reduce temptation and prevent property damage.
Mr and Mrs Albert Keirns of Albany welcome a son. Admitted were Paul McDaniels of Athens Mrs June Smith of Athens Mrs Helen Haddox of Athens Edson Riley of The Plains. Discharged were Mrs Joe Chapman of Athens and son Mrs Harley P Full of Athens and daughter Mrs Paul Tedrick of Athens and
The thermometer plunged to 24 early this morning marking the season’s first heavy frost after a week near 90. By 9 am it rose to 37 as the sun lifted temperatures, with Wednesday’s extremes recorded at 63 and 33 as the day began.
Two Athens students are among 416 cadet officers named to the Ohio University Army ROTC unit by Lt. Col. F. P. Sweeney. Dwight Gaskill of 30 Woodard Ave is a cadet lieutenant colonel on Cadet Col. James P. Van Camp’s staff. George Kabat is a cadet captain on Cadet Col. James Betts’s staff with others from Ohio towns. The infantry battalion commander is Cadet Col. Glenn Smith of Marietta, with his staff including Richard Gretcher Leonard Black Toronto John Anewalt Mentor and James Schwikert Marietta.
Two Athens County men received probation from Common Pleas Judge Francis D. White after pleading guilty to grand jury indictments for non support. James Yates of The Plains and William Burt of New Marshfield changed pleas from innocent to guilty with court appointed attorney William A. Lavelle and O F Rowland representing them.
Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan returns to duty after attending the Ohio Police Chief's Association convention in Cleveland. The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will dedicate its new building on Oct. 25 with attendance by Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson and expert talks on crime detection and department administration. DAY MEETS FRIDAY Conrath Bean DAV honors Disabled American Veterans chapter meets Friday at 8 p.m. in E State Home St. rooms with Gerald Glover presiding.
Farmers face lower cattle and hog prices at Athens Livestock Sales as prolonged drought reduces pasture and water. Real calf values hold steady while hogs and feeders fall about the same, with some stock buyers dominating purchases. Farmers blame lack of feed and water, and anticipate further pressure if weather does not improve.
The Pep Club formed at Athens High School aims to boost school spirit at games. Initiated by Marcia Silverman and two cheerleaders, the advisory board includes Thomas Bowen and Carol Blosses among others. One hundred students have joined. more are expected. Plans include a bus for away games and a season end dance. An emblem likely in bulldog shape is being devised.
Visitors from across Ohio will attend the two day Ohio Typographical Conference in Athens at Hotel Berry. About 70 delegates from 25 printers' unions are registered with events including a 2 p.m. opening session and a 6 p.m. dinner at First Christian Church. Mayor Peter B. Lee and Gordon K. Bush of The Messenger will speak, with elections planned for Ohw officers and reports from committees. Local 482 Athens leads with 53 members. other towns represented include Akron Canton Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Dayton and Marietta.
A charge of unsafe operation was entered against William Boyd Jeffers Stewart after a two car crash on W Union St near 5S High St. Police said Jeffers was westbound and crossed the centerline, colliding with an eastbound auto. Cast chosen for senior class play Happy Journey by Thornton Wilder announced for Athlisi High School.
Health commissioner Dr HW M Boocks and clerk Mrs Bicknell Foraker attended the Supervising Nurses Conference at Lake Hope where nurse topics were discussed. Health board president Dr Blaine Goldsberry joined Tuesday’s Q and A panel during the Oct 4 7 conference.
Athens Ohio. The AHS class of ficers for year were announced listing president Dennis White and vice president Paul Abraham for seniors along with secretary Jerry Tolson and treasurer Charles Goodfellow. Juniors Ronnie Williams Ronnie Corradin Phil Saunders Betty Hope and sophomores James Lee Larry Snyder Patti Cain fill roles. In Cambridge Thomas Lawrence, 51, pleaded innocent to first degree murder for the Sept. 23 fatal shooting of Mrs. Vana Potts, 36.
Joseph Scott aged 19 and Tommie Lon Southerton aged 18 of Athens. Gene Hofer 25 of Freeman South Dakota and Phyllis Bolen 22 of Athens. Maynard Coakley 18 of Nelsonville and Mae Martha Brooks 18 of Athens. Scott La Follette 22 and Goldie Coe 18, both of Athens.
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