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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
5
An interview feature in Coronet by Miss Carol Heggen profiles Rev. Fred E. Lachs pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Athens. The piece recounts his background and his work with Ohio University students, based on a December Athens visit.
Legions met Wednesday night at the American Legion home as officers for Athens Glouster and Nelsonville posts were installed. Wendell McCoy of Oak Hill as Eighth District commander-elect. John DeMolet county commander. John Cox vice commander. Ralph Shafer adjutant. Retiring commanders Harry Richards and John Blower honored. District officer Donald E Robinson presided. Other new officers include Sam Alvarez commander Glouster post 21 and George Campbell commander Glouster McCann-Frederick post 414, with multiple vice commanders, adjutants and service officers named. District chief McCoy noted 1949 membership quotas to be lower. Additional officers listed for Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post and repeated tributes to outgoing Athens Glouster leaders.
A columnist recalls an editor praising the piece for its earthiness and tolerance rather than agreement. The editor highlights the right to disagree and to enjoy a moderate beverage like beer as a matter of personal liberty in a free society. Le Manay
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces new times for the Cincinnatian Diplomat and Metropolitan to align with standard time. Westbound Diplomat No 4 shifts to 1 26 a.m. coastbound and 7 30 a.m. westbound for No 3. Cincinnatian No 75 unchanged eastbound 11 41 a.m. Metropolitan No 11 7 37 p.m. No 12 1 19 p.m. Also notes Diplomat westbound cuts by 15 minutes and eastbound by five minutes.
Four people detained in a knife slashing case were released Wednesday. George Hahn 38 of Louisville declined to file charges after leaving Sheltering Arms Hospital for a severe facial cut. Hahn’s wife Rosalie and Kellis Starcher Esta Laisure of Parkersburg were released and were en route to Louisville with Hahn after an Athens dispute. Hahn walked to Athens from the scene and was taken to the hospital by Ohio University student Robert Wheat. The sheriff said the others slept in a truck cab beside the highway.
A local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting date was moved to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in city hall council chambers to allow Columbus members to attend. Organizers expect testimonials to help recruit signers for the work aiding over 60,000 cases nationwide.
The home of Audrey Hempen at 169 East State was entered Wednesday morning by an unknown intruder. Entry occurred between 10 and 10:45 a.m. through an unlocked kitchen door. a mattress was overturned and drawers ransacked. No items reported missing though guns and jewelry were passed up. exit thought to be via the basement.
Stewart relatives learn of Nellie Miller death in Urbana Ohio after months illness. She was daughter of James and Amy Frye. survived by brother George Frye of Urbana and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial held in Urbana.
The Southeastern Ohio group of the Ohio Newspaper Association will meet in Athens on Saturday. George Starr Lasher of Ohio University announces local arrangements. Members will attend the OU Bowling Green game and a Country Club dinner. A. T. Turnbull will speak at the follow up meeting. President is J. E. Sylvester of Wellston Telegram.
A list of land transfers in Athens County including numerous parcels in Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster and Troy townships. Transfers cover Inlets, Lots, and Tracts with buyers such as Louise P Roach Fred W Sewell and many others along with estates and mining rights exceptions.
Athens County residents turning 18 register under the 1948 Selective Service Act. Foreign students at Ohio University enrolls and their cards stay on file locally. Officials warn penalties include imprisonment up to five years or fines up to ten thousand dollars. Key exemptions apply to those now serving on extended active duty in listed U.S. military branches and academies.
The first day of fall opened with 43 degrees and a bright sun. A high of 67 degrees was recorded Wednesday, with fall starting officially at 10 22 p m. The Hocking River fell to 5.15 feet by Thursday morning under clear skies, noted by weather observer Mrs C N France.
Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr and Mrs John Cline of Athens and a son for Mr and Mrs Robert Alderman of Athens. Admitted patients include H H Zimmer Glouster for minor surgery, Thomas Marcinko The Plains for medical, Warren Hillyer Chauncey for an accident, and several others: Marion Snyder The Plains Dora Cunningham Athens Leo Baily Albany Judy Marie Freeman New Marshfield Lester C Floyd Albany.
Two men were fined by Mayor W. P. Mickle this morning. John M. Shay of Kansas City Missouri was fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding on Route 33 west of Athens. Rudolph Barnett of 20 Brown Ave was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Both men were arrested by city police.
A search continued today for an inmate from Athens State Hospital who left the institution on Wednesday in a car owned by a brick layer working on a new receiving hospital. Attendants aided by law enforcement locate the abandoned car on Rock Riffle Road.
Mayor W. P. Mickle designated Friday and Saturday for the Forget-Me-Not Drive by the Conrath-Bean Chapter 37 DAV. He praised the group's rehabilitation service to veterans and urged citizens to give generously.
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