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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1955
Page
6
Polio workers and volunteers assist the Red Cross in administering second Salk vaccine doses. The effort is supported by local groups and community organizers organizing clinics and outreach to families and schools to increase vaccination coverage.
The Rev John Snedden and wife will leave Athens to lead a new Lancaster area Baptist chapel after his resignation effective Nov 2. Snedden came to the area in 1948, helped organize the Athens First Congregation, and under his leadership the church grew to 158 members with a new building unit on Athens County test tres. A pulpit committee will appoint a new minister. Meanwhile the Athens City-County health department announces fall polio vaccination days for 1569 children who received first shots last spring, with catch-up opportunities on Saturdays. The Red Cross chapter reports volunteer efforts totaling thousands of hours and funds, aiding service members, families, and local hospitals.
An Amesville man Chilcote was released from Athens County jail Thursday after an investigation into a Wednesday morning shooting near Amesville that left Charles Sharpe of Trimble injured. Chilcote faced accusations of failing to report the incident and giving a differing account from Sharpe.
Football fans planning to attend the Ohio University Homecoming game were warned today that the by pass route over Rock and Hastings is closed for repairs. Drivers were urged to use the East End route to avoid traffic jams in the Triviews district.
Nelsonville Board of Education is temporarily halted from purchasing 42 acres for a new elementary school. Judge Francis White issued a temporary restraining order following a hearing in Common Pleas Court. The move came after local citizens filed to block the purchase, with further legal actions expected. Two teenage Tennessee brothers linked to a stolen car case were detained in Athens, with ongoing proceedings in Juvenile Court.
Mr Sams died Friday morning at his home 139 W Washington St after a long illness. A Cold War I veteran and member of the Disabled American Veterans he worked for years with the finance department. Survived by wife Bodkin Sams and stepchildren Virginia Eta Meter and Essie Perry. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday Rev Bit Pugh will conduct at West State Street Cemetery with calling hours Saturday noon to Sunday noon.
Fragmented notice describes two highway crashes with minor damage and injuries. Vehicles collided near Benhart Avenue and Route 33 area. names include Melvin Alkire, Corilda Vinson, Leslie Rif, Mark Roop, and others. Burial and funeral details appear for several local residents. weather and court notes referenced.
At Hotel Berry dining room an informal dinner honored The Messenger staff for service to the community during National Newspaper Week. Elks urged continued support for the publisher who accepted the honor, while Mr Bush praised newspapers in informing and educating the public amid current events.
Funeral services were held in New York City for George Atkinson, prominent New York drama critic born in Athens. Survived by his sister Mrs Towne and two auditors Mrs Hawes of Ken, his death ends a long career tied to The Actors Club and The Lambs Club. His parents are buried in Athens Cemetery.
An Athens woman Mrs Harry Wilson of Pasadena Cal and Mrs Thomas Hoover of Elmwood Place mourn relatives. Jack Kohler of Youngstown was found in the St Lawrence River after a fishing trip accident. Kohler was husband of Mildred Arnold Hoover survived by three daughters. Burial will be in Pasadena Calif. Kohler disappeared when his boat capsized in rapids while fishing in Canada during vacation.
Sheltering a nd Mrs John Van Dyke admitted Howard North Athens and missed My Jack Beverage Athens. George Jividen Mearthur and Mr Reuben Mondhank listed among admissions with unclear context.
Rome schoolgirls at Stewart were dismissed today due to a lack of drinking water. The county superintendent’s office was notified that there was insufficient water for the pupils.
Richard Smith of Scioto Route 2 faced a municipal court charge for failing to obtain a permit to install wiring at Pine Place. A $25 fine plus costs was imposed after an affidavit filed by Fire Chief Charles Dalton outlined the Friday incident.
A 32 person delegation from Ohio University travels to Columbus for a statewide rally supporting a 150 million capital improvements bond issue to be voted on in November. The luncheon is to be attended by about 450 people with Gov. Lausche and Charles Sawyer among the speakers. The bond funds would finance university and school buildings as well as state welfare and correctional facilities, funded by a one cent per pack cigarette tax. President John C. Baker led the OU group including deans, administrators and students.
A state highway patrol arrest led to two drivers being fined in Municipal Court. Edson, 49, Rio Grande, paid $15 and costs for an improper start from a parked position. Clinton R. Chadwick, 49, 69 S Shannon Ave, paid $20 and costs for excessive speed.
An unsigned fragment bills itself as a bold sales pitch highlighting decades of “fairsquare dealing” and guaranteed quality and workmanship. The text lacks verifiable facts and omits concrete details, suggesting promotional content rather than a reporting item.
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