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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
5
Athens police investigate a Friday night theft from Dr C R Hoskins office in the Security Bank Building. Grogan says two suspects entered the physician’s office and stole a wrist watch and $189, with investigators considering links to a prior burglary at Poes Beauticians as the case unfolds.
Loretta Raines, 35, of Oceanside California, was arrested Wednesday night in Athens on a Meigs County grand larceny warrant. Police reported she relinquished a driver’s license during the arrest and was accused of stealing a ring in the river city.
Mrs. Lida Antle Eddy 60 died Wednesday night at her father G. L. Antle Trimble. Survived by daughter Anna bell Newstrum Roseville California two sons Lester Eddy Longview Washington and Elford Eddy Coos Bay Oregon. Also four brothers Arthur George Jr Howard Ralph Columbus five sisters Mildred Antle Edith Brown Beatrice Vaughn Annie Thomas Nora Frazer. Burial Maplewood Cemetery near Gloster. services Saturday 2 p.m. Friends may call after Friday noon at Jagers funeral home.
Wednesday's low and high temperatures spanned 65 to 77 degrees, with the report noting the day's wide temperature swing.
As squirrel season nears in Athens County hunters prep by cleaning guns and waking early. Licensing outlets report heavy advance sales signaling crowded woodlands and a busy season ahead. Safety and sportsmanship are stressed with gun handling rules and a reminder that Sunday hunting is illegal. Five doctors join Athens County Red Cross blood program advisory board to support blood collection for armed forces and local needs. The Red Cross will hold a bloodmobile at the First Methodist Church and call for more donors.
A hospital page lists admissions including Michael Adkins of Glouster Route and Ray McLaughlin of Murray City. Dismissals include Mrs Wade Storer of Stewart and son, along with several Athens area residents and others from The Plains, Zaleski, Guysville, and Corn ing Route 1.
An 18 year old from W State Street, Ralph Barnhart of 7 W State St, was arraigned before Mayor Mickle and pleaded guilty to stealing $8 from Outdoor Leather Craft Co. He was fined $20 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail with 20 days suspended.
Millard Barnett 27 of Athens Route 2 found guilty of intoxication and jailed for 10 pounds and costs after arraignment before Mayor Mickle. Clarence Barnett 42 of 243 W State St jailed for 15 dollars and costs after failing to pay.
The United States Air Force seeks women stenographers for positions at installations in Europe Japan and Alaska. Salaries range from 2650 to 3355 dollars annually for two year tours with possible extension. Dormitory living provided and dependents not allowed. Applicants aged 21 to 40 must be American citizens with at least 18 months stenographic experience. Contact local Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation office for details.
Charles Bolin and wife transfer to Forest Mingus and wife property in Canaan Township on Route 4. Wilbur C. Perkins and wife transfer to Richard L. Coffman and wife property in Athens Township. Elgin Lanning and wife transfer to Charles C. Hoffman property in Athens Township. L D Radcliff transfers to Robert Essex and wife property in Athens.
Sgt James Mooney announced vacancies for administrative and recruiting posts in the Ohio Kentucky area for ex servicemen. Three years of prior service is required, overseas duty preferred but not essential. additional allowances for food and quarters accompany standard Army pay.
Charles W. Klingenberg avia tion structural mechanic third class USN of Athens Route 4 and member of Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 22 earned the Navy battle efficiency pennant aboard USS Mindoro in the Atlantic Fleet for overall performance. Klingenberg, Athens High School graduate, enlisted May 1947 with recruit training at Great Lakes. Robert H. Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Jones Jr of 26 Church St, enlisted in the Navy and reported to Great Lakes for training. Cpl Rodney Peoples, son of Mr and Mrs Ansel Peoples of Creole Route 1, promoted to sergeant per Yokohama Command announcement.
A joint picnic is planned Sunday at the Athens County fair grounds for Conrath Bean Chapter 7 Disabled American Veterans and Floyd Bolin Post 3477 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Commanders Ernest McGraner and Lloyd H Copeland said activities start at 10 a.m.
Athens firemen remodel their cramped quarters to fit a new pumper and a ladder truck. The chief says both will be first call machines housed at city hall with delivery due by mid September. They will move the Seagrave to the jail garage behind city hall and install new living comforts for 24 hour shifts.
The Plains Band Boosters Club hosts a lawn fete Friday night featuring the Plains Band in new uniforms. Ice cream cake and soft drinks will be served to raise funds for band uniforms. Saturday the band performs on the Chauncey Stadium field before and during the Belpre High School game.
Bessie Love, 53, of Athens Route 2, was arraigned in mayor's court on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. She pleaded guilty, fined $10 and costs, and was ordered to stay outside city limits by sundown on all future visits.
Mrs. Violet Irene Ousley seeks a divorce from Edward Ousley filed in Vinton County. A change of venue was granted with the case transferred to the Athens County common pleas court for consideration. The petition asks alimony restoration of her maiden name Violet Stapleton and cites gross neglect.
A $5 fine plus costs was assessed against Arthur Donald Campbell age 50 of Guysville after arraignment before Mayor W P Mickle on the charge of parking on the highway. Campbell was cited by the State Highway Patrol near Shade on Friday.
Mary E. Johnson Tippie at 8 W. State St. had her tavern license suspended for 25 days by the State Board of Liquor Control after findings of selling to intoxicated persons. A hearing was held September 6 as reported by Associated Press.
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