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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1955
Page
6
The University introduces new faculty across departments with Southwick from Lincoln and Fea from Kansas joining Zoology. Grinaker of Houston and Gravin Craven bring accounting and business law expertise, while Raymond and Freimark join from engineering drawing and art.
The Athens County Red Cross chapter reports 346.11 dollars raised in an emergency flood relief drive in the eastern United States. Secretary Mrs. Clarke Daily says national office indicated the drive surpassed its 10 million dollar goal. Contributions include pennies from West Side children, East End charity efforts, and a Secret Butterfly Club baby-sitting fund.
A Nelsonville man, Nichols, was shot while hunting on the Trimble game reserve Saturday afternoon. The round struck him in the test, chest, groin, and thigh, and he received first aid from a wife officer before being taken to Mount Mary Hospital. Wildlife officials say he and a Circleville man were in separate hunting parties during the early season's opening.
Scioto County man Blaine Roy Stanley, 42, of Portsmouth Route 3, was arrested Saturday by Portsmouth officers and returned to Athens where he faces a statutory offense charge. Officials say additional juvenile court charges will be filed. Police reported the alleged assault occurred on a 15 year old. the case involves municipal and juvenile court actions. Joseph McBride identified the suspect and Athens authorities noted the alleged victim fled from a local hotel and provided details of travel to Piketon, Chillicothe, and Columbus before registration. In related obituary news, James Brat Parker, 68, a long time barber in Athens, died Sunday at his home on 46 Mound Street after serving since 1908 and owning shops on Court Street. his burial is planned at West Union Cemetery with services by Rev. John Sneddon.
D O Chappel former Eastern Star patron dies Monday after an illness. Survived by second wife Mary first wife Mabel who died in 1947 two daughters Mrs Ben Brown and Mrs C H Mergler three sons M R Chappel I R C Chappel Harmon Chappel six grandchildren and other relatives. Friends may call after Wednesday noon at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with services at 2 pm Thursday conducted by Rev Joe B Maffett. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Paramathia Lodge to hold memorial at 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
An item lists multiple births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens and nearby areas. Names include Stockman, Robison, Marshfie, Albany residents, with several infants born or admitted and others dismissed. A Jacksonville lodge entry investigated by Deputy Sheriff Bernard Porter notes unknown extent of loss.
Fire Chief Charles Dalton said a cycle owned by Bob Antony of Greenville caught fire in front of 191 N Lancaster St. Firemen arrived at 12 19 pm and used extinguishing tools to put out the blaze. Earlier Saturday at 11 20 pm emergency squad responded to Carpenter Rosvnor St corner where a man suspected of intoxication was taken into police custody.
The American Legion Post 21 will convene at 8 p.m. to finalize details for the annual picnic. Committee members James Me Vercoe and Richard Duncan lead the efforts for the Saturday night event at the county fairgrounds with participation from local members including Verna Fay Nolan and Chester residents.
A Glouster social brief reports a Ladies Bowling League meeting at 8 PM at the alley. The piece then recalls Bishopville Wrightstown Mountville and Lewis Hill historic hamlets in Homer and Trimble townships, with 1815 Morgan County maps noting town plats, churches, stores, and early residents. It also lists recent local visitors and extended family gatherings across nearby towns.
Local households hosted relatives over Labor Day weekend with extended visits. Ample attendance included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simons, Greens, Mr. and Mrs. James Loper and children of Columbus, plus Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tucker and Mrs. Ada Grigsby relatives from Trimble and Air Force Sergeant Gerald Robinson on leave from New Mexico duty.
A morning Jacksonville parade featured Glouster led by Johnny Crawford in a bright red car, followed by Nelsonville Bugle Corps and the 1955 queen contenders. The event drew city bands in various uniforms and included a showcase of local groups amid a festive crowd.
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