Recalls Hard Fighting He Saw in War
In a Civil War veteran profile from Athens County, Ira Gilky recalls near death experiences and fierce combat after enlisting with the West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry. He describes dismounting to fight on foot at North Mountain and losing his cap in a close hand to hand clash during campaigns post Gettysburg, including skirmishes in the Shenandoah and the long recovery from severe hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Frances Willock
North Mountain
Salisbury
N. C
Ira Gilky
Athens
Gilky
A-2
West Virginia
Gettysburg
Johnson
Custer
Shenandoah Valley
Battle of
Bunker Hill
Thomas Singer
Veteran Gilky recalls Civil War trek and hard prison years
The account follows Gilky as he marched through the valley to Fishers Hill with a Union line under General Early, describing fierce fighting, capture near Staunton, and transport to Libby Prison, Belle Isle, and Salisbury. After a harsh stint, he was paroled, returned home to Columbus, and discharged in 1865.
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Bugler
Fishers Hill
General Early
Custer
Simpy
North Mountain
Gilky
Staunton
Blue Ridge Mountains
Custersville
Libby
Richmond
Belle Isle
Salsbury
N. G
Florence
D. C
Sherman
Wilmington
S. C
Fort Fisher
Columbus
Cincinnatii
Pomeroy
Ohioana Books Being Sought in Athens County
Thirty or more Ohioana books are being gathered in Athens County for the Ohioana Library in Columbus. A committee meeting is set for next Thursday at 4 PM in the Chubb Library. April is the drive month to place Ohio authors works in a special Ohio State Library section with donor names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohioana
Columbus
Athens County
John Finsterwald
Chubb Library
Ohio
Ohio State Library
Atheny County
Finsterwald
Ohioana Library
Russell Bolin Expires Friday in Virginia Hospital
Russell M. Bolin aged 26 of Zanesville died in a Fredericksburg hospital Friday after burns from a gasoline tank explosion 22 days earlier. He led orchestras in Athens and performed at Ohio University dances and nearby towns. A brother Kenneth survived minor injuries. family includes parents G. M. and three brothers. Body to be taken to Zanesville Sunday for funeral and burial.
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Russell M. Bolin
Zanesville
Fredericksburg
Burns
Bolin
Athens
Ohio University
Kenneth
New York
Prederielesburg
Martinsburg
W. Va
G. M. Bolin
Donald
Harold
Plane motors found for Steubenville crash victims
FIND PLANE MOTORS STEUBENVILLE April 9 The motors of an airplane that plunged into the Ohio River near here March 21 killing pilot Ha! George and Mrs. Carol Skinner Cole of St Louis a passenger were recovered Friday by George Cox Followsbee W Va and three rivermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Ohio River
Here
George
Carol Skinner Cole
St. Louis
George Cox
Follawsbee
W. Va
Athens County Fund Balances Are Reported
The March end balance in Athens County treasury totaled 12y,491.93 with outstanding warrants of 2,287.97 and overdrafts of 9,808.37. February totals show receipts 35,518.49 and disbursements 38,478.28, overdrafts 6,840.60, and a February balance of 9128,024.25 across funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
J. Clyde
Edmundson
Species Road
South Bridge
County Board of Education
C. H
Birthday children celebrate with cake across city schools
On April 9 five children received surprise birthday greetings after Sunday School. George Krieger, five, in the Rufus Putnam Training School kindergarten. Ruth Sutton, four, at Central School. Juanita Swinehart, six, at East Side School. Freda Doty, nine, in West Side School. and Shafer, in Shafer, six, at East Side School, all found a huge white birthday cake with pink candles and rosebuds waiting at homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Krieger
Rufus Putnam
Ruth Sutton
Central School
Juanita Swinehart
East Side
Freda Doty
West Side
In Shafer
April Soaking Athens As Lives Up to Name
Rainfall Saturday totaled .38 inches with forecasters predicting continued drizzle into Sunday. Mild temps persisted despite rain, never dipping below 43 degrees Friday night. The Hocking River rose to six feet on Saturday from 4.9 feet Friday night.
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Athens
Hocking
Ohio University co op plan adopts lowest bid purchase method
Interfraternity Council orders boarding clubs to buy all supplies through a cooperative plan by selecting the lowest bid. Collections will be made by the jobber directly from the fraternities. Ruth Hall Luhrig pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing household goods from May Melcolm, Luhrig, and will have a preliminary hearing before Magistrate C. H. Porter on April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Interfraternity Council
Ruth Hall
Luhrig
Rulty
May Melcolm
C. H. Porter
Porter
Absent Voting Begins In Athens County
Athens County residents away from the county May 10 may vote an absent vot ers ballot beginning Monday. David Johnson clerk of the Athens County Board of Elections says ballots were delivered Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
David Johnson
Athens County Board of Elections
States
Athens Clean Up Week Set With Citywide Effort
Athens residents prepare for Clean Up Week after a year’s rubbish buildup. Mayor Robert S Wood urges a record effort with Better Homes and Grounds Committee and the Women’s Federation guiding volunteers. Cleanup areas are scheduled by street segments from April 12 to April 15 with curbside dumping by 7 p.m. and water‑holding items covered to prevent germs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Robert 5. Wood
Better Homes and Grounds Committee
Women's Federation
Senior Day at Ohio University Set for May 18
Senior Day activities include Senior Convocation Torch taps Cresset owls and Freshman-Sophomore pageant. In Carthage Guysville on April 8 1982 a pie and crunchy social will be at the Carthage School Lottridge Wednesday night April 18 1982. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Cresset Owls
Carthage Guysville
Carthage School
Lottridge
Athens Child Prodigy Dolores Whaley Shines Musically
Athens resident Dolores Whaley, a tiny blue eyed girl, impressed listeners with radio piano pieces from Columbus last Sunday. Lead by her mother Mrs. Dale Whaley to her teacher Miss Nellie Be Gowan, she played Mozart Minuet Lullaby and Swanee River, chattering about friends and dogs between pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jase Warner
Hlis
Columbus
Lian Dolores Whaley
Athens
Dale Whaley
Dolorea
Nellie Bfe- Gowan
Toleres
Dolores
Dolores Whaley Emerges as Unstoppable Young Violin Talent
A fragmentary reminiscence highlights Dolores Whaley's early violin gift and a father’s pride as he encouraged her from childhood. The piece hints at a bright future, noting memories of a blue-eyed girl destined for musical distinction with graceful bowing and violin mastery.
Students to Present Exposures of 1932 at Ohio Univ
Ohio University students will stage Exposures of 1932 a university vaudeville revue directed by Harold Evans. About 100 students will perform May 12 and 15 at Alumni Memorial Auditorium with open tryouts Wednesday afternoon. Plans include several acts and campus participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viudeville
Ohio University
Harold Evans
Alumni Memoriat
Anyens
Evans
Averal Akits
Revival of a New Rhythm in a Musical Comedy
The program features a revival of a comic musical skit from Erelip Happiness with a revised scene for the current production. Three years ago the sketch satirized the Prom Queen and Silver Mirror, portraying two leading “ladies” Pearle Mediwirg Golden Mirror Queen and Etta Gil foogle Prom Queen with large men and coquettish dancers in a lively musical comedy setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livana
Silver Mirror
Pearle Mediwirg
Golden Mirror
Lodi Parent-Teacher Association Meets Wednesday
The Lodi Parent Teacher Association will hold its meeting Wednesday evening in the school auditorium Mira T. Wolfe, a nutrition specialist from Athens, will be the principal speaker. Important business will be discussed and elections of officers will take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHADE
Lodi
Parent-Teacher Association
Mira
T. W. Wolfe
Nyt
Tion Spaciuist
Athans
Senate Economy Drive Hits Prohibition Fund
April 9 report from Washington notes the Senate economy drive aimed at prohibition enforcement sought to cut or reallocate funds totaling about 1 million dollars originally allocated to supply departments. The measure was defeated in the Senate and sent back for a flat ten percent reduction as part of budget economy efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guy
Senate
Atate
Justice
Commerce and Labor
Deperte Menta
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Morris Ave
Stephen Thomas
City Hall
Bettie
Wheaton Hardware CO
Athens, Ohio
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Russell Bolin
Foy
Bardin Bros
Logan
Cline
Lamborn
N. Court St
Farley
Bugs
Dehia
Dolores Whaley
Vic
P. IT. A
DeSotos
Guthrie
Sta
Leonard Electric
Leonard
Leonard Mechanical
Electei
Segal
Leonard Pura
Experien
Cline Bldg
South Court St
Lapis
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