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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1953
Page
5
Athens County commissioners approve a three tenths of a mill five year levy to fund tuberculosis care, aiming to raise about 22,000 dollars annually. They note rising annual TB costs, with 12 patients treated this year at 24,000 dollars and a 30,000 dollar total projected, funded partly from the general fund.
Julian Gift 83 lifelong Athens County resident and farmer died Tuesday night at his Hebardville home where he had lived 71 years after months of illness. He belonged to Alexander Union Cemetery Association for 30 years. Survived by wife Edna Patterson Gift a daughter Vena two sons John and Arlo and four daughters OH, two brothers Lawrence and Elmer. Arrangements by Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home.
Mr and Mrs James Gilham New Marshfield welcome a son while new admissions include Ida Misner Albany George Graham Athens Mrs Mary Walden Athens Leonard Viney Glouster Carroll Hunter Athens and Grace Brill Stewart Dismissals list Mrs William Christman Jr Glouster and daughter Mrs Leland Moore Carpenter and son Mrs Marion Willison Millfield and daughter Masons to meet New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 FAM meets Thursday 730 pm announced by Elmo Scott master
Athens city council discussed water shortages after last week's heat wave and approved postponing new taps outside city limits. Mayor Seel urged limiting additions until supply improves, while Beckler outlined a full system survey including White's Mill dam and potential dam upgrades. The council also addressed soot from Ohio University heating plant and approved a parking lot lease and other ordinances.
Ahead of the September bloodmobile visit at First Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Athens County urges chairmen and residents to donate. With Ohio University closed, 150 pints are needed from local donors as university students cannot give. Mrs. B. F. Cutler notes extensive coordination by township and city chairs, under Mrs. John Algeo, to meet the quota and support regional centers and polio gamma globulin needs.
The Air Force plans a major ROTC shift affecting 188 colleges and universities with an expected 110000 enrollees. Ohio University official Lt Col John K. Graham notes 400 freshmen in the OU AFROTC, as the program moves to fewer officers and more flight training, with a new four year curriculum and selective advanced entry emphasizing flying potential.
Lawrence T. Cox of Newark and Auto Owners Insurance Co. sue Frances Graham of Athens Route 2 in Common Pleas Court seeking 815.21 for damages to Cox’s car after Graham allegedly forced the vehicle from Route 33 five miles north of Route 682 on September 12, 1951. The petition names Athens County driver Graham as responsible.
Two men were fined Tuesday in Mayor Peter B. Seel's court on intoxication charges. Lawrence Schofield, 52, of Athens Route 2, paid $50 and costs with $25 suspended. Herman Misner, 39, of Willoughby Route 2, was jailed for failing to pay $10 and costs.
Elsie May Peacock, 56, of 82 Mills Street, told city police Tuesday that another car forced her vehicle into a parked pickup owned by Homer F. Buckley, 26, of New Marshfield Route 1. Buckley’s pickup was parked on West Union Street near Depot Street as Peacock’s car started from a parking space.
Billy Lee Decker age 22 of Murray 31 and Nelsonville joined in marriage license record with Richard Wendell Rosser age 19 of Athens and Shelba Jean Sharpe age 16 of Athens Route 2.
Amos Tigner of Deanville was fined ten dollars and costs after a State Highway Patrol arrest for speeding in Logan. Mayor Roger Friend imposed the penalty Tuesday.
Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM plans a meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the hall here, announced by G W Norman, the lodge master.
The day began with a 41 degree low and a 65 degree midmorning high as cooler conditions continued. Tuesday's extremes reached 79 and 39 degrees.
R M Stanley 44 of 24 Elliott Street was fined sixteen dollars and costs with ten dollars suspended after arraignment before Mayor Peter B Seel on a speeding charge. Arrest was made by city police.
Athens city and volunteer fire crews along with Athens State Hospital fighters earned certificates after 15 weeks of training totaling 30 hours. Lancaster Fire Chief Walter Myers awarded certificates and ID cards to nine volunteers, seven hospital firefighters, and city regulars.
The Athens County Ministerial Association will hold its first fair meeting Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Nelsonville Christian Church. Rev. William H. Covert, secretary, said the time and place are experimental as the group considers meeting at a different church each month. New officers include Rev. Joe B. Maffett as president and Rev. C. D. Marquis as vice president.
The Athens chapter of the Izaak Walton League plans a fish fry open to members and the public. It will be held Sunday October 11 at the Waltonian cabin in Waterloo Township. Tickets available from Gerald Glover, Harold Burch, Robinson Brothers, or Swearingen Sport Shop. Tickets must be purchased by September 20.
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