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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1946
Page
5
Workers at Coonville halt work blaming meat shortage. Masons to meet Paramuthia Lodge No 25 F A M holds regular session Tuesday at 7 30 p m announced by Ira W Burnfield Worshipful Master.
160 miners at the Starr Jackson Mine in Coonville walked off the job after a Friday shutdown. Superintendent Gerald Wallace said workers returned this morning but decided to strike until meat could be obtained, with a union meeting planned Saturday to review the issue. The mine produces about 800 tons of coal daily and is part of UMW Local Union 270 led by Garret Ogg, with miners spanning four counties.
The license bureau at 5 Mill St Athens will stay open 8 a m to 8 p m this week to handle applicants. Deputy registrar Betty Barstow said after Sept 30 a new license is required to drive. Veterans may have six months after discharge for an exam free license. Athens County expects more drivers this year due to returning servicemen.
Over the weekend the State Highway Patrol logged five road accidents with heavy vehicle damage and one injury. Homer Wolfe, 19, Murray City, hospitalized after his truck left the road near Chauncey. two drivers were fined for unsafe operation on Route 50 and a narrow bridge near Coolville. another collision on Route 78 near Bishopville caused major damage. a minor Route 216 crash near Nelsonville involved Delong and Monk. a pedestrian was struck near Gore injuring John Starr, with Howard Clark fined for unsafe operation.
William A. Perry a 20 year old taxi driver living at 39 Mile Street was fined five dollars and costs in Mayor Franz Woodworths court for unsafe operation arising from a Sunday night collision that injured 58 year old Mrs Katherine Mansfield of 20 Stimson Avenue as she tried to cross Court and East State streets. Police said the southbound taxi on Court Street struck her while turning left into Mill Street.
Five persons were fined today by Mayor Franz Woodworth three on intoxication charges. James Doyle 320 and costs was for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest Eugene Christy 10 for boisterous language in a public place. Robert Johnson Pittsburgh Pa was fined 10 and costs on an intoxication charge. Ira Wolfe Athens Route 2 and William Jaynes Canaanville were each fined 5 and costs.
Four Ohio University evening extension courses start this week under Director J Floyd Dixon. Dr Gaige B Paulsen teaches Social Psychology in Ellis Hall Room 101 at 645 pm Tuesday for three semester hours. Dr A B Sias leads Problems in School Administration in Ellis Hall Room 216 at 645 pm Wednesday for three hours. A H Rhoades offers Athletic Officiating in Men's Gym Room 201 at 7 pm for two semesters. F L Shoemaker presents Evolution of Educational Thought in Ellis Hall Room 216 at 645 pm Thursday for three hours.
AKS Post No. 127 in Guysville elected officers to be installed at the regular meeting on October 9. Named were John W. Barrows as commander Vern Bernhard as first vice commander Joe Chapman as second vice commander Herman Fierce as third vice commander Waldo Buck as adjutant George Chesser as treasurer and Paulie Chapman as service officer.
John L Dunfee files for divorce from Virginia L Dunfee a minor in Athens Common Pleas Court. Married March 12 1943 the couple has one child Sharon Sue Dunfee. The petition notes Dunfee entered service a week after marriage and was discharged September 26 1945.
The Music Shop at 17 S. Court St. won a $100 War Bond for first place in a Columbia Records window display contest themed on Andre Kostelanetz. This is the shop’s third honor in ten months, following two prior second places. The display by Phil Swanson from Athens featured a miniature city with musical staffs, notes, and Kostelanetz albums.
A series of real estate transfers lists multiple deeds in Athens and surrounding areas. Buyers include Wade Burke, Carl Buck, Charles Bethel, Boris Wooley, William Smith, Mae Martin, Roma E. Douglas, Joseph H. Allen, Gilbert V. Wingo, A. R. Harmon, Frank R. Murphey, Russell Basher, Chauncey Hostetter, Clarence H. Friess, Jane Dowd Dailey, Harold Young, and Don Gabriel. Properties include 2.77 acres in Lodi, various in Athens, two town tracts, and lots in Me chanic sburg Albany Verity and Harper's additions among others. Names, lot numbers, and addition references indicate a broad transfer activity across the region.
Rain totaling .62 inches last night cooled a thermometer that rose to 86 degrees Sunday. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported a low of 66 during the night, with a 10:30 a.m. reading of 72.
Members of Mrs. John Ellis Wool Tent No 100 attended the 24th District Convention in IOOF Hall Pomeroy on September 21. Officers elected included Vira Beal secretary and Vida Carpenter treasurer. Berg Overly of Chillicothe named president. Next convention set for Chillicothe in 1947. Charter was draped in memory of Emma Louise Waterman Auntie.
Mrs. Guy Archer hosted the Ride-A-Wee Club business meeting at 9 Stewart St where dues were paid and officers named for the club year. New officers are Mrs. C. D. Duncan president and press reporter, Mrs. Alta Wymer vice president, Mrs. Harley Parker secretary, and Mrs. P. L. Walker treasurer.
Alpha Delta Pi and Zeta Tau Alpha. Mrs. J B Roberts and Mrs. Allen Ry Kresge preside at Alpha Delta Pi tea table. Show Boat party with floor show, Saturday formal dinner and mock wedding. Acceptance Tea Sunday at chapter house with Mrs Don Clippinger and Mrs Carl Hanson. Zeta Tau Alpha opens rush with Hawaiian Tea and leis. Stardust Dinner themed to Hitch your wagon to a Zeta star, Club Themis with four night club decor and floor show, Rainbow Candlelight Tea Sunday. Miss Mary Lyle and Miss Alberta Lewis assist with reception alongside Meryl Riley.
Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary hosted an Acceptance Tea at the chapter house on S College St Sunday afternoon. Mrs Clarke Dailey presided, with Mrs George Rutkoskie as general chairman. Fall flowers and a coordinated color scheme complemented the buffet as Mrs George Hopkins and Mrs Evan R Collins poured. A guest was Mrs John Algeo of Cleveland.
Apples are plentiful for sauce or pies with careful sugar use. Use strained sauce or a single crust deep dish pie to stretch crust. Denver Gooding notes canned applesauce sells fast, but lacks sugar. The Plains Garden Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Harry Wallace's home.
Kappa Phi Alumnae meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Carl Roberts home 39 Grosvenor St. Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles gather Monday at 8 p m in lodge rooms. Christian Education group meets Monday 7 30 p m at Presbyterian Church. Sunday School Faculty meets Monday 8 p m at church. Married Peoples Class at First Christian Church with 6 p m supper Monday. Women s Association at Presbyterian Church Tuesday groups meet at 2 30 p m with listed hosts. Maecenas Literary Club hosts Tuesday 2 p m at Cottage Tea House. Regrets by Monday noon. Progressive Literary Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m with Mrs Clyde Dines 97 May Ave. Child Conservation League Tuesday 6 p m at 1540 Richland Ave potluck. Athena- Delphian Club Tuesday 7 30 p m at Cottage Tea House. regrets to hostess by Monday night.
A rheumatic woman overcomes intense arm and shoulder pain using Rinot and regains ability to comb hair and perform housework. The ad claims Rinot provides pressed relief for aching muscles and joints and directs readers to Athens Pharmacy and Cline's, with locations in Athens Martin & Roller, Middleport, and Starks Pharmacy in Pomeroy.
SEEN Mr and Mrs George W Hopkins reopened their home at 14 Elmwood Place after spending summer at their cottage on Mullett Lake Michigan. Mrs Harold Ross and children Natalie Ann and Phillip stay with the Ross family at 31 Grosvenor St. John Algeo and family visited Athens then returned to Cleveland. Mrs H L Atkinson travels to Elkins WV to visit ill sister. Miss Martha McVay, Detroit-based American Airlines employee, is visiting Mrs Richard Rutkoskie at 8 Avon Place this weekend.
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