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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1946
Page
3
Six people were injured in a head on collision near Reedsville on Sunday afternoon. Details about the vehicles, exact injuries, and condition of the drivers were not provided in the report. Rescue crews arrived and transported victims to area hospitals for treatment. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
Mrs Addine Lomax 62 died suddenly Saturday night at her home 10 Mound Street Athens lifelong resident charter member Queen Esther chapter Eastern Star Alla Baba Court of Isis Columbus survived by husband Chris Lomax sister Margaret Reynolds two nieces Mildred Horner Roberta Gibbs parents and two brothers preceded in death funeral Tuesday 2 pm in Midion Baptist Church Middletown officiating burial in W Union Street Cemetery friends may call at home anytime
George E. Caylor 72 of Delaware died at home Sunday morning. He leaves wife Ida Warren Caylor and sister-in-law Elia Le Goullon. Funeral services will be held in Delaware Tuesday morning with burial in Coolville Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
County extension agent Ross Wright leaves today for the annual extension conference at the State Office Building in Columbus. The event runs through Friday and will cover county agricultural programs and outreach initiatives.
Six people were injured in a two car head on collision on Route 124 near Reedsville. Nina Rockhold of Hockingport was hospitalized in Parkersburg with a head concussion and lacerations but her condition was listed as good. Pearley C. Baker, 18, of Long Bottom, said his car veered into the Rockhold vehicle after his left wheel locked. Also injured were Catherine Wallace 14 of Reedsville Claire Baker 18 and Nancy Lee Chaney 16. Rockhold and his daughter suffered bruises and lacerations and were treated at City Hospital Parkersburg. Two drivers faced charges after a later crash on Route 216 near Nelsonville with mutual accusations over left side driving and blinded headlights. James E. McCarty 32 of Glouster was fined for speeding on Route 33.
POMEROY Mont Ray Osborn age 52 died early Monday at his home near Chester. He served 22 years with the State Highway Department including time as Meigs County superintendent. Survived by wife Edith and children Ronald Harold Paul at home and Long Bottom. three grandchildren. brothers Lindley Millard Elza. sisters Bertha Heizer Rose Buckely Ruth Halsey. Friends may call at the family home after noon Tuesday. Funeral at Christian Church Keno Wednesday 2 p.m. Burial Sand Hill Cemetery.
Ohio University student veterans registered under Public Law 16 should report to Fred C. Young at 8 President St to fill blanks before medical exams. Daily Cincinnati calls about delayed subsistence checks aid the office and prompt replies are expected. Veterans with subsistence check problems should visit the Contact Office as the Office of Coordinator of Veterans Affairs no longer handles those questions.
Adena Marie Shover files for divorce from Denver Jefferson Shover in Common Pleas Court alleging three years of absence and gross neglect of duty. She seeks custody of seven minor children, support, and reasonable permanent alimony. They married in May 1929 at Marietta.
Judge Arlo Chatfield grants divorce to John V. Cunningham from Ruth M. Cunningham for gross neglect of duty. Custody of their minor child awarded to the plaintiff. Married February 1941. Return announced for Charles E. Estep of Athens Route 3 by the Athens County Selective Service Board.
A morning family quarrel ended with Edma Landis pleading guilty to assault and battery on his wife Margaret. He received 10 dollars fine plus costs and 30 days in county jail, plus 5 dollars for intoxication and 10 dollars for a profane language count. John Wise admitted trespassing on Marguerite Day property and was fined 5 dollars. Elza Perry 27, Shade Route 1, was fined 10 dollars, Frence Masters 50, Athens Route 5 4 dollars, and Noel Sinclair 22 Shade were fined 10 dollars each for intoxication charges Saturday night.
Blaine Woodyard age 66 died at his home near Chase after a several months illness. He was a lifelong resident of Alexander Township and a farmer. Survived by wife Ida three daughters Mars Laura Kenney Athens Route 5 Mrs Helen Morrison Athens and Mrs Hazel West Albany and three sons Ernest Albany Route 2 Alton Athens Route 5 and Delmar at home. Also two sisters Mrs Alwilda Martin Athens Route 5 and Ella Woodyard Athens and three grandchildren. One daughter Opal Cooley preceded him in death. Funeral held Wednesday 10 am Pleasanton Methodist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Dowler and Ferguson funeral home handling arrangements.
Sharpsburg widow Mrs Mahani Mayle aged 66 died Sunday afternoon after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were set for 4 p.m. today at Mt Hermon A B Church with Rev Isaac Kennedy officiating and burial in Mt Hermon Cemetery. She was a Wesleyan Methodist member. Surviving are five sons Alva Garfield Dycle William and Ersen all of Sharpsburg. two daughters Myrtle Pothos of Sharpsburg and Emma Kennedy of Stewart. 35 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Admissions list includes Isabel Talbert The Plains major surgery and Charles Jeffers Athens medical. Dismissals include Paul McElroy and son Car James Pickett and son Nell ie Paul Airchney and son Ann Frances Packard Athens Eva Baker New Plymouth Josephine Claus Shade Zella Weyand Carpenter Hattie Evener Athens J H Turner Albany Garnet Perry Athens.
A list of marriage licenses shows Lowell Lowery and Margaret Russ of Albany Route 3 among several couples. also noted are Edward H. Russell and Betty Willis, both of Athens Route 3. Betty Mace of Athens named deputy clerk in the Athens County Board of Elections, employed through the election. Weather report notes a low of 38 degrees and a 46 degree morning rise with a 60 degree high at local records.
Delegates to the second session of the supreme soviet left for home after approving Russia's new budget.
Patchy a two year old English bulldog owned by Mr and Mrs Max Nanna and children Karen Ronnie and Sonia appeared Friday night as the Athens High Bulldogs mascot at the AHL Middleport game. Patchy son of Penelope and born from a Bulldogs naming contest history linked to Tom Craig s bulldog and Bertine Herron.
Athens County Democratic Women's Club meets Mrs Blanche Cline Albany for dinner Monday at 6 30 p m WBA Review at IOOF Hall Monday 7 30 p m Mrs W Lee's Group meets 7 30 p m at Christian Church at 92 E State St Mrs William Burns hosts WIA Group at 17 Curran Drive Wednesday night plans for December Christmas seals sold gifts to Cancer Fund five dollars announced birth Leslie Ruth Cummins daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Cummins Parkersburg W V born Oct 20 at St Josephs Hospital grandparents listed London Ohio and Athens area residents
Four hundred to five hundred guests attended the Annual Faculty Tea Sunday at Lindley Hall Lounge. President and Mrs. John C. Baker led the hosting with the executive committee and spouses. The receiving line featured President and Mrs. Joan C. Baker, Dean Irma Voigt, and Deans Maurel Hawkins with wives.
In this personals column Fred Wheaton of Norwood Drive flew to Findlay where her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Will Tribsolet, are in Findlay hospital after illness. Wilbur B. Imes and family from Toledo visited Athens, later moving to Toledo. Billy Imes, formerly at Athens High, now attends Toledo High and plays football. Mary Connett spent a week in Columbus with the G. Connett family. Mrs. Gail Baird hosted Gail Baird’s daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Goddard visited Columbus to attend the OSU Purdue game. C. B. Dillon and relatives hosted visiting family in Athens, with Conley H. Dillon of Marshall College noted.
Grace Manigold led a Bachelor Club waffle supper at Miss Garvin’s apartment on Sunday. Dean jot Women Irma Voigt spoke on What Religion Means to Me at the Presbyterian Manse after the gathering. Attendees included Harold Sauer Donald Montgomery Forest Dye John Schmittauer Charles Druesedow and Robert Cook. Ladies Aid Society of Hooper Ridge Church to meet for an all day session Oct 24 at Mrs Goldie Easler’s home. Members urged to bring canceled sales tax stamps.
Mrs. Raymond Lee presides as president of J Yr Crossen Post No 21 American Legion Auxiliary naming standing committees for 1946 47 with Mrs E M Biddison as Membership chair and multiple officers handling social finance publicity child welfare legislative rehabilitation Pan Americanism community service Americanism national defense flower music poppy day sales historian unit activities sergeant at arms color bearers and quest roles also notes Albany Wednesday Club invites members to a pot luck luncheon at Thelma Shaver home on Oct 23 and Eagles Auxiliary Halloween party moved to Thursday night
Science enables the deafened to hear faint sounds with a palm sized device. The Beltone unit requires no bulky battery pack or wires and can be self adjusted as hearing changes. Beltone offers free descriptive booklets and home demonstrations from Chicago, Illinois.
Seventy five Ohio University students faculty members and others attended a corporate communion and breakfast at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Rev J S Rowe rector of Stewart Town Jamaica spoke and preached. The Rowes are visiting the United States and Athens where their daughter Monica Rowe attends Ohio University as a junior pre medico. They sail for the British West Indies after visiting Athens.
A rheumatic woman overcome by arm and shoulder pain can now comb her hair and handle housework after using Rinal. She praises the relief and urges others to try it, listing Athens and surrounding pharmacies where Rinal is sold.
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