Cancer Crusade Names Chairmen of Townships
Fifteen township chairmen were named for the Athens County Cancer Crusade in April under Mrs Oral Daugherty. Athens Mayor Peter B Seel proclaims April Cancer Control Month and urges support for the American Cancer Society programs in research education and service. Local funds stay within the county with portions for research and education while service to patients and statistics receive support. The drive emphasizes dressings for patients and films for clubs and doctors, noting progress in diagnosis and treatment and the society’s three front program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Cancer Crusade
Oral Daugherty
Nelsonville
Athens
Peter B. Seel
American Cancer Society
John Risch
Trimble
Athens County
Ames Bern Senior Wins Speech Contest at Kiwanis Meeting
Richard Dean, a senior at Ames Bern schools, won the Sons of the American Revolution speech contest with the topic The Bill of Rights. He will advance to the state SAR contest in Springfield in April. Sherman Hopkins Jr. spoke on Patrick Henry and the judges praised the round of judging criteria. Kiwanis members also announced plans for a pancake supper at First Presbyterian Church to raise funds for the Youth Activity Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dean
Kiwanis Club
Dean
Ames- Bern
Sherman Hopkins, Jr
McArthur
Patrick Hem Sparkplug
Springfield
Thackery
Jack Gilbert
J. B. Vanity, Jr
Ray Lee
Ewings
SAR
Kiwanis
Minnie Arnold
Nellie Woolley
Ames-Bern
First ‘Presbyterian Church
Held at OL Scouters Honored
Two hundred seventy five scouters and wives attended the 30th annual Recognition Dinner by the Kootaga Area Council in the Ohio University Center ballroom. Dr. Richard Hamilton of St Marys W Va presided as awards were given to scouters including Silver Beaver to A Derr. Carl Hemlick and John T. Marinaro received Scoutmaster awards, Wilbur Mender earned the three year scoutmaster’s key, and 14 Athens County leaders were recognized for completing basic training courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootaga ‘Area
Ohio University Center
Richard Hamilton
St Mary's W. Va
Hamilton ‘A Derr
Marietta
Carl Hemlick
Vienna
W S
John T. Marinaro
Parkersburg
William O' Morey
Athens
H. W. Howell
Frank S. Helm
Roger ‘Wiseman
Earl 1
Funk
Dan Dailey
Leroy Bennett
Nelsonville
Max Crabtree
Albany
Lawrence
Graves
Pack Si
Frank Bean
Boy Scout
Lowell Conant
Explorer Scout
Tommy Tuckferman
Douglas Ramseth
Quincy Robe
Plorer
Morey
Burton Duddling
Europe
Norman Strate
Sigma
Hey
Charles Pillar
U ‘ Ie
Alpha Phi Omega
Fraternity
E. J
Taylor
Carl Sylvester
Joe Hawkins
E. P. Lynn
D. D. Montoya
Millfield Man Dies After Illness
Wayne G. Howard, 54, of Millfield, died Monday night after a five day illness. A World War I veteran born in Athens, he spent most of his life in Millfield and worked as a coal miner. He is survived by his mother Lucy B. Howard. his father Oliver C. Howard died in 1996 and a brother Stanley in 1947. Friends may call after Wednesday noon at Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes funeral home. services Thursday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery at Millfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne G. Howard
Field
Athens
Millfield
Mr. Howard
Oliver C
Stanley
Lucy B. Howard
Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes
Gilbert Courtney
Hilltop Cemetery
OU Cadets Tour Wright Air Base
Thirty one Ohio University Air Force ROTC cadets toured Wright Patterson Air Force Base on Monday with Capt Robert Falkner in charge. They arrived Sunday evening and departed Monday afternoon visiting flight service weather service instrument training school Air Force Museum flight test center and viewed the UNIVAC at Headquarters Air Materiel Command. The Sugar Creek Community Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 and sponsors a skating party Friday at Dows Roller Rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio University Air Force
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Robert Falkner
Air
Flight Service
Weather Service
Air Force Museum
Flight Test Center
Universal Automatic Computer
Univac
Headquarters
Air Materiel Command
Chauncey
Sugar Creek
Dows
Five Ohio University students plead innocent to trespass
Five youths from Ohio University faced trespass charges after Sheriff deputies cited them into municipal court. Cecil White of Franklin, Fenik of Elyria, Charles Aine of Cleveland, Joseph Marina of Logan, and Steve Wittmer Mansfield denied counts for trespassing on land owned by F. Mr Guthrie at Scatter Ridge. Each posted a $30 bond for Thursday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Sheriff's Department
Munipal Court
Cecil White
Pranklin
Fenik
Elyria
Charlesaine
Cleveland
Joseph Marina
Logan
Steve Wittmersh
Mansfeld
Guthrie
Scatter Ridge
Mulberry St
Sheriff's Deputies
Pershing Riflemen Place Second at Drill Meet
Ohio University's Pershing Riflemen finished second in the platoon competition at the Marshall College Invitational Drill Meet in Huntington. Freshman Jack Clifton of Toledo won honors in individual events, while Alfonso Abrenica of Hilo Hawaii took fourth. Third place went to both the rifle team and the squad competitors. Ohio State University and West Virginia State College also participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OU Pershing
Ohio University
Pershing
Marshall College
Huntington
Jack Clifton
Toledo
Alfonso Abrenica
Hilo
Hawaii
Marshal
Ohio State University
West
Ireinia State College
Dog Owners Fined for Allowing Pets to Run
Two dog owners were fined in Municipal Court Tuesday for allowing their pets to run. Marvin Mantell, 99 May Ave, were each fined $10 and costs with $5 of the fine suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Mantell
May’ Ave
Arm in Wringer Sparks Emergency Call
A five year old boy named Perry Bennett Jr son of Mr and Mrs Perry Bennett of 50 Hudson Street pulled his arm into a washing machine wringer Monday. Firemen reported the arm not broken though in pain and advised a physician. The fire chief noted the wringer was not clamped down tightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Bennett
Perry ‘Bennett
Hudson St
Charles Dalton
Ministers Pick Officers in Athens City and County Groups
City and County Ministers elected officers at a luncheon held at the Tenak Wal ton League cabin. Rev J M Hess of Amesville Presbyterian Church and Rev J Long of Nelsonville Christ Church were chosen as county vice presidents. Rev Raymond Kelchner of Athens Church of God was elected secretary treasurer. Rev Austin Shell of the Lutheran Mission in Athens became city president, with Rev C Melvin Alkire of Central Ave Methodist serving as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiteen Mamoess
Tenak Walton League
Athens County
Athens City
Mervin Hess
Amesville
Athens
Kelchner
C. Melvin Alkire
Central Ave
Rites Planned for Lydia Hounesteine of Guysville
Lydia Hounesteine 74 of Guysville Route 2 died at home Sunday. She was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Thom as Rasp and survived by husband Lewis, daughters Mrs Warren Guysville and Mrs Harrison Comer of Springfield, 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Also survived by two sisters Miss Anna Rasp and Mr Judson and a brother Rasp of Jacksonville. Funeral services 2 p m Thursday at Arbaugh Funeral Home Tuppers Plains with Rev R M Grove officiating. Burial in Sandhill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysvi
Lydia Hounesteine
Guysville
George
Elizabeth Thomas Rasp
Hounesteine
Lewis
Ters
Warren Guysville
Harrison Comer
Springfield
Anna Rasp
Judson
Rasp
Jacksonville
Homnesteine
Arbaugh Funeral Home
Tuppers Plains
R. M. Grove
Sandhill Cemetery
Chauncey Personal Ads Frame Local Social Gatherings
Local society notes list numerous dinner and visiting guests across multiple households. Names include Fleming, Susan Donaldson, Wilma Kranyik, the Dew family, the Earichs, the Cole household, McNaughtons, Ray Zeyer, Sanders, Weisheimer, Jackson, Hamer family, and Hubert Murray. Several hospital visits and a Shrine Circus outing are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Airs
UN Fleming
Susan Donaldson
Wilma Kranyik
Athens
Harry Blick
N.S. Harvey
Wooster
Mary Dew
Jacobs
von Earich
William Cole
Phillip McNagh
Ton, Phill
Gail and
Bryan
McNaughton
Ray Zeyer
St. Clairsville
Clifford Sanders
Mire
Carter Sanders
Cleveland
Paul
Weisheimer
Columbus
Andrew Jackson
Jack Hamer
Stevie
Roger
Hubert Murray
Losantville
Ind
Rersson Lof
Jack Barry
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Rosa Bass
Charles Robinett
Ted Neutaling
Mike and
Timmie
Jack Schrappe
Shrine Circus
Colum
Man Denies Neglect Charge in Municipal Court
Gordon P. Losey of Glouster pleaded innocent in municipal court Tuesday to neglect of his two children after his wife Agnes Losey of Millfield fled. A hearing was set for Friday with bond set at zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon P. Losey
Glouster
Muniipaly
Agnes Losey
Millfield
Ita
Chemists To Meet In Upper Ohio Valley Section
An American Chemical Society meeting of the Upper Ohio Valley Section is set for Tuesday evening at the McKay Chemical Co. in New Martinsville West Virginia. Raymond H Carman from Marshfield faces a $85 fine and costs after pleading guilty to a toxication charge tied to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co research division in Akron Municipal Court. Carman was jailed for non payment of the fine. A shielded shotgun was reported stolen from a residence during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
American Chemical Society
McKay Chemical Co
New Martinsville
W. Va
Raymond H. Carman
Nelson V. Seeger
Marshfield
Goodyear
Co. Research Division
Akron
Carman
Early Voting Sought for YMCA Board
Adult YMCA members are urged to return voting ballots by April 18 to fill three year terms on the board of directors. Candidates include Dr. J. K. Bratton, Dean Francis Hamblin, John Jaggers, R. W. Merz, Karl Rose, the Rev. Austin Shell, Ralph Shawl, and M. T. Vermillion. The drive began April 2 and ends April 18, with aims to enlarge membership and fund programs. An Indian Guides event at East Side Gymnasium drew over 100 guests for Mike Simmons’ exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
J. K. Bratton
Dean Francis Hamblin
John Jaggers
R. W. Merz
Karl Rose
Austin Shell
Ralph Shawl
M. T. Vermillion
Ronald de Vena
Barich Road
Ross Wright
Athens
Officeras
Indian Guides
East Side
Mike Simmons
Red Cross Drive Nears Goal in Athens County
Campbell announces Athens County Red Cross drive has raised 1578.25 with a 50 seal. He blames bad weather for the lag and urges a serious effort to meet the goal. Contributions may be mailed to Athens County chapter headquarters at 15 W State St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Campbell
Athens County
Hearings Set After Three Pleas
Wilbur Conkey of Albany and William E. Beverage of 80% Grosvenor St admitted possessing obscene literature and were held on $500 bond with hearings set for April 18. Kenneth Scholl of 265 E State St denied similar counts and was bonded at $500 for April 17. Three departments—City police sheriff and FBI—conducted a 42 man joint probe after a 16 year old was found with obscene booklets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Conkey
Albany
William E. Beverage
Grosvenor St
Kenneth Scholl
E. State St
Sheriff's Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J .B. Grogan
Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes
Hospital notes list new admissions including Mrs Ralph Dalton at Athens Walter Rose at Corning Mrs Vernon Covert Jr at Nelsonville and George Douglas of Albany Route with mentions of a daughter for Mr and Mrs Desmond Ash of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmond Ash
Athens
Ralph Dalton
Atens
Walter Rose
Corning
Vernon Covert, Jr
Nelsonville
George Douglas
Albany
Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Several residents appeared in Municipal Court Tuesday on State Highway Patrol traffic charges. Allan Fulks of Athens was fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding. Wallace L. Cannon of 5 Pearl St. was fined five dollars and costs for lack of license plates. Others, including Mrs Lulu Steed Athens Route 1 and Mrs Hazel Burton of Athens, faced various traffic matters with guilty or innocent pleas noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Steed
New Marshfield
Hazel Burton
Athens
John Altman
Jackson
Mary Lyon
Chauncey
Allan Fulks
Theodore Rothwell
Ath
Ens
Maxwell Ferguson
Athing
Otil E
Milton
Bert Rupe
Wallace L. Cannon
Pearl St
Mrs Minnie Riggle Rites Set Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Riggle, 16, of 43 First Street, who died Monday at Sheltering Arms Hospital, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jagers and Sons funeral home with Rev J B Maffett officiating. Burial is in New Marshfield Cemetery. Survivors include a reared granddaughter, Mrs Virginia Thompson, and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Siggle
First St
Sheltering Arms’ Hospital
Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
J. B. Maffett
New Marshfield Cemetery
Rigile
Virginia ‘Thompson
Mrs Moody Hosts Millfield Club Euchre Night
The Millfield Euchre Club met Friday with Mrs Elizabeth Patton and Bert Sanders high scores, Ruth Omen low, and guests Ruth Omen and Minnie Willis. Walter Ervin promotes Culligan Soft Water Service to ease hard water effects on hands and skin, noting a basket lesson planned for the Chauncey Church of God youths tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam Steatly
Millfield Euchre
Rae
Elizabeth Patton
Bert Sanders
Ruth Omen
Minnie Willis
Athens
Walter Ervin Deslaved
Ohio University faculty attend Michigan conference on human relations
Dr Bernard R Black chair of the Ohio University human relations department and eight other faculty members attended a conference on human relations April 67-8 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Accompanying Dr Black were Dr George Davis, Dean Margaret Deppen, Prof Oscar Eggers, Dr William Harlan, Dr Alvin Krantz, Dr Edward J aynn, Dean Gaige Paulsen and Eugene Sehock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard R. Black
Ohio University
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Black
George Davis
Margaret Deppen
Oscar Eggers
William Harlan
aVern Krantz
Edward Jaynn
Gaige Paulsen
Eugene Sehock
Organ Dedication Planned for April at Local Church
Plans for a dedication service at Mac eeciee church on April 21 as the congregation celebrates the purchase of a new organ. The event marks a milestone for the church and its community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mac Eeciee Ces
Wildlife supervisor tossed from boat during lake demonstration
Verett E. Ridge, district wildlife supervisor, was thrown from a 12 foot boat powered by a 15 horsepower motor during an inland lake demonstration at Atwood Lake in Carroll and Tuscarawas counties. He swam to safety with minor bruises while Dr. B K Jones remained in the boat. The incident occurred as boats tested speeds, as Ohio law restricted motors over six horsepower on inland lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verett E. Ridge
Atwood Lake
Carroll
Tuscarawas
Ridge
Dutrid Boating Club of America
Ao Acre Lake
B. K. Jones
Cambridge
Jones
Ohio
Boating Club
Columbus Man Injured in Three Crashes Reported
Melvin A. Williams, 20, of Columbus, was admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital after a crash on the south edge of Logan at 12 30 a.m. Tuesday. Williams and William C. Miller, 23, of Nelsonville, both Air Force enlisted men, sustained facial cuts. Two other area crashes Monday left no injuries but damaged three vehicles, including Robert Johnson, 16, of South Bloomingville, whose Route 664 curve crash left his car badly damaged. Nina M Logan of Beverly and James W Jolley, 35, of Chauncey, collided on Route 50 A near 33, causing moderate damage to both cars. Mrs Logan was fined in Municipal Court Friday for failing to yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin A. Willams
Columbus
Hocking Valley Hospital
Logan
State Highway Patrol
Williams
William C. Miller
Nelsonville
Air Force
Lockbourne
Robert Johnson
South Bloomingville
Bloomingville
Johnson
Nina M. Logan
Beverly
James W. Jolley
Chauncey
Fish Game Improving Discussed At State Meeting
Ways and means to improve fish and game management in the state will be discussed at the Wildlife head quarters in Columbus Tuesday and Wednesday. E. E. Ridge, district supervisor, said all district wildlife supervisors will attend, with Hayden Olds, division of wildlife chief, presiding over the session. Ridge will represent this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I ‘Ing
Division of Wildlife
Columbus
E. E. Ridge
Hayden Olds
Division of
Ridge
Albany FFA Members Attend District Meet Banquet
Sixteen Albany Chapter members attended the District 15 Future Farmers of America banquet at Stockport High School. Robert Withrow was chosen treasurer as members from Athens Hocking Jackson Gallia Meigs Morgan Vinton and Washington counties represented the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Ffa
Albany
Future Farmers of America
Stockport High School
Robert Withrow
FFA
Athens
Hocking
Jackson
Gallia
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Loyal Women Meet Chauncey Group Thursday
Loyal women of the Shareh of Christ will meet Thursday at 1 30 in the home of Mrs Eldon Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncex
Chauncey ‘Shareh of Christ
Eldon Skinner
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Cancer Crusade
Cancer Society
Joel Draper
Ermel Arbaugh
Harold Ator
Robert Zeigier
Wilbur Baughma
OL Scouters
Wright Air Base
Belford Davis
Cussins & Fearn
N. Court St
William Sabo
Heidi H. Homes
Univer- Hollister
Sabo
Warren
Municipal
Cae As
Ymca Board
Ernest W. Touvell
Singer Sewing Circle
TouVell
Jerry Baugh
Man
Springeld
Red Cross
Depup
Tommy Romine
Howard Romine
Washington St
Harold Shields
Shields
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Charlotte Castle
Agnes Hutchinson
Gene Jeffers
Robert Sutton
Dennis Davis
the Plains
Mrs. Minnie Riggle
Mrs. Moody
Millfield Club
Culligan Soft Water Service
Gall
St Factory Stree
Allens
Lumbus
Foodbank
F.C. Bean
Frigidaire
Athens, Ohio
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