Population decline noted in Southeastern Ohio counties
Census figures confirm a regional drop from 1940 to 1950 across eight of nine counties in the area. Gallia rises slightly by six, while Perry declines by 2045, Hocking by 1989, Morgan by 1391, Vinton by 1115, Meigs by 810, and Jackson by 229, with Athens County losing about 503. The University notes discrepancies in student counts.
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Census Bureau
Associated Press
Ohio
Gallia
Athens County
Ohio University
Gallia County
Perry County
Bureau
Hocking County
Perry
Morgan and
Vinton
Morgan County
Vinton County
Meigs County
Jackson County
March Sets Record for New Car Titles in Athens County
Athens County Vehicle Title Office issued 246 new car titles in March the highest since World War II era auto production resumed. Of these 206 were 1951 models and 40 were 1950 models. Total title receipts fell short of last year but rose from February with 1670 titles issued year over year.
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Athens County
Clerk of Courts
Cate
Two Men Fined For Tavern Property Destruction
Two Athens men, Paul Niggemeyer and Willis Buck, were fined by Mayor W P Mickle after pleading guilty to malicious destruction of property. Each paid $3 and costs for destroying a vending machine in an Athens tavern restroom, charged by Lucas Keathiey of Akron.
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Athens
W. P. Mickle
Paul Niggemeyer
Willis Buck
Lucas Keathiey
Akron
Athens Tavern
Educators Meet for In Service Training at Bellaire High
Ohio University faculty and Athens superintendent will lead a two day conference at Bellaire High School along with educators from Bellaire Bridgeport Martins Ferry and Shadyside. The program includes two general sessions ten discussion groups and aims to develop teaching and child growth using community and world resources. Dean George J Kabat and professors George Beauchamp Einar Hansen Marie Quick Carl Roberts F H McKelvey E P Lina participate. W P Barker Athens superintendent chairs one panel.
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Ohio University
Athens
Bellaire High School
Boards of Education
Bellaire
Bridgeport
Marting Ferry
Shadyside
George J. Kabat
College of Education
George Beauchamp
Einar Hansen
Marie Quick
Carl Roberts
F. H. McKelvey
E. P. Lina
W. P. Barker
Athens School
Panela
Weather Mix of Sun and Rain with Unchanged Temps
Brighter weather prevails after rain as sun appears through haze. Temperatures stay near constant with a low of 3 degrees, matching Tuesday. Yesterday’s high reached 51, and at 9 am today the temperature stood at 41.
Lodge inspection set for Constitution Lodge 426
Inspection of Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m. The Fellow Craft degree will be conferred announced by Dwight Beott master.
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New Marshfield
F&am
Dwight Beott
Parents See Nutrition Plan In Action At Rome Canaan School
An all day pre school clinic at Rome Canaan school in Stewart examined children and immunized them while introducing parents to their roles. Dr H G Southard district Health commissioner spoke and answered questions as Izola Williams highlighted a unique school nutrition program led by Mrs Virginia Hayes. Williams said the self service meals foster healthier eating and should be adopted elsewhere. The event covered the health program history and included refreshments with nurses Phyllis Jackson and Paul Schuster participating.
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Rome-Canaan
Stewart
H. G. Southard
Izola Willams
State Department of Health
Virginia Hayes
Shelter Notes From Arm Hospital Admission List
Admission roster lists Mrs Edna Pyles Stewart Otis Bean Guysville Mrs Golda Carman Athens Mrs Elizabeth Mebnicht Athens Arthur Watson Long Bottom Mrs Robert Moore The Plains and daughter Mrs Richard Lockard Athens Mrs Paul Burson Athens and daughter Mrs Bertha Dennen Carpenter Ralph Roger Farmersville Harry Neville Jackson J W Whaley Athens Janice Sue Goodman Millfield Lawrence Losey Canning Mrs Catheryn Quisenberry Carpenter
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Edna Pyles
Stewart
Otis Bean
Guysville
Golda Carman
Athens
Elizabeth Mebnicht
Arthur Watson
Long Bottom
Robert Moore
the Plains
Richard Lockard
Paul Burson
Bertha Dennen
Carpenter
Ralph Roger
Farmersville
Harry Neville
Jackson
J. W. Whaley
Janice Sue Goodman
Millfield
Lawrence Losey
Canning
Catheryn Quisenberry
Ohio University Professors Attend National Chemistry Meeting
Dr. Donald R. Clippinger chair of the Ohio University Chemistry Department and three staff members travel to Cleveland for the American Chemical Society annual convention. Ohio University educator Wilbur A. Yauch will speak to educators in Indiana and Illinois with appearances in Gary and Michigan City Indiana and Plato Center Elgin. Maure Hawkins Dean of Men at Ohio University is elected president of the Ohio Association of Deans of Men for the coming year at Columbus meeting.
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Donald R. Clippinger
Ohio University Department of Chemistry
H. L. Dunlap
J. P. Eblin
Jesse H. Day
Cleveland
American Chemical Society
Wilbur A. Yauch
Ohio University
Indiana
Illinois
Gary
Ind
Michigan City
Plato Center
Elgin
Maure Hawkins
Ohio Association of Deans of Men
Columbus
Mrs. Elien W. Carr Dies at 88 in Athens Home
Mrs. Elien W. Carr a member of a pioneer Athens family died Tuesday night at her home 10 Second Street She would have been 89 on March 7 A graduate of Athens High School in 1881 she taught in the city schools until she married Clinton Carr She was a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church Surviving are three daughters Marie at home Mrs Russell Rupp Shaker Heights and Mrs P Nichols Athens four grandchildren and three great grandchildren Also surviving are Wilson H Carr Mrs William G Lister David Nichols and Mrs John S Wright Her husband and a son Wisen H Carr had died previously Friends may call after 7 pm Wednesday at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home services Thursday at 2 pm burial in West Union Street Cemetery Flowers omitted per family request
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Elien W. Carr
Athens
Second St
Carr
Robert
Mary Etherington White
Athens High School
Clinton Carr
First Methodist Church
Marie
Russell Rupp
Shaker Heights
P. ©. Nichols
Wilson H. Carr
Wiliam G. Lister
David Nichaels
John
Wright
Wisen H
Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes
Harold F. Kellogg
West Union Street
Honor Society Initiates Group at Athens High School
Athens High School initiated several juniors and seniors into the National Honor Society in a ceremony held in the school auditorium. New seniors named include David Lewis and Richard Robe, with juniors Marilyn Paulsen and Betsy Baker among the members. A vocal solo by Jim Dilley accompanied by Martha Dee Morrison featured in the program. A reception for parents and friends followed the service.
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Athens High School
David Lewis
Richard Robe
Jesse Lee
John Glancy
Diana Roach
John Smith
Marilyn Paulsen
Betsy Baker
Patty Fitzer
Gene Jones
G Kabat
Gayle Vermillion
Russell Srmaith
Jim Dilley
Martha Dee Morrison
Scout, Cub Meetings Posted by Athens District
The Athens district Boy Scout and Cub Scout meetings are announced by the district Scout commissioner. A Cub Scout orientation is set for 7:30 PM Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church following the Thursday evening district meeting at First Methodist at Clarke Daily.
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Athens
Bo Pie Ag
First Methodist
Clarke
First Presbyterian Church
Guysville Lodge to Confer Master Mason Degree Thursday
Savannah Lodge 466 F and AM will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. to confer the Master Mason degree, per master Harvey Kincade.
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Guysville
Savannah
F&am
Harvey Kincade
New Members Named for Y Committee
M D Hughes announces six new members for the Athens YMCA Committee for a three year term. Joining are Earl Washburn Paul Carpenter Dean F E J Taylor P L Peterson Lewis McBride and John W Bolin. They join current officers and members to form a policy group for programs and finances in Athens.
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M. D. Hughes
Athens Ymca Committee
Athens Ymca
Earl Washburn
Athens High School
Athens Hi
P. L. Peterson
Department of Music
Athens
YMCA
Ohio University
Lewis McBride
John W. Bolin
M. T. Vermillion
Wilbur A. Yauch
Carl J. House
Richard VanTine
HM. Sands
Robert S Lance
Southern Ohio
Harold F. Kellogg
Joseph R. Maffett
D. H. Goff
George L. Smith
John F. Newcomb
John Jagers
Richard P. Banks
Kenneth Wilcox
Marriage Topic at OS Convocation
Mrs. Evelyn Duvall of the National Council of Family Relations urged a democratic two way view of marriage at Ohio University in Memorial Auditorium. She outlined core essentials of harmony, including self acceptance, mutual love, and education as factors improving marriage quality.
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Evelyn Duvall
National Council of Family Relations
One of Two Stolen License Plates Reported Recovered
Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan said one of two stolen Ohio license plates was returned to owner Richard Pilat from Mens Dorm. AP-199, found on the front seat of his car on Tuesday afternoon near E State Street and Morris Avenue. HW-164 from John Ward’s car in East Green remains missing.
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Joseph B. Grogan
Ohio
Richard Pilat
Grogan
E. State St
Morris Ave
John Ward
East Green
Two Athens County Men Paroled From Ohio Penitentiary
Athens County residents Raymond McIray and Thomas Cox were among 51 inmates scheduled for parole from the Ohio Penitentiary on May 16. McIray was sentenced for burglary and Cox for breaking and entering and larceny.
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Athens County
Ohio Penitentiary
Associated Press
Raymond McIray
Thomas Cox
City imposes fine on Homer Evener for intoxication
Homer Evener aged 45 of Poston was fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. He was arraigned before Mayor W. P. Mickle on Tuesday afternoon.
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Homer Evener
Poston
Everner
W. P. Mickle
Cars Sideswipe on S Court injures two drivers
Police report two cars driven by George Kara and O E Chase were slightly damaged Monday afternoon when they sideswiped on S Court near Union Street. Kara’s address is 4 percent 8 S Court Street and Chase is Albany Route 3.
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George Karageorge
S. Court St
O. E. Chase
Albany
S. Court
Union St
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