Commissioners OK 1949 road program and welfare plan
The Athens County Commission approved a 1949 road program totaling 273000 for highway maintenance while deferring new treatment on 18 roads to save about 73000. They also endorsed a welfare board proposal to expand care at the children's home and required county funds to be spent under contract with strict oversight on all large expenses.
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Saar
Health Department
Sato Pane
Sammie Arenas
Ateey Gel Sears Eae Setanta Geass Es
Eatty
Pereal
Saatteer Ata de Rees
Ar Erie Saints
Haan Ooamnsk
Sioner
Common Pleas Court
Chaunoen Institution
Athens County
John Dowler
Dowler
Ibyen
Sintlas
Canaan
Teaidenty
Harmony Road
Denver
Will Sonslier
Ray Wingett
Lodi
Carthage
Alexander Fand
Athens
General Assembly
General County Fund
Study Future from OU Speaker Wesley Urges Prep
The Wilberforce College of Education and Industrial Arts president Dr Charles H Wesley challenged students to view education beyond degrees and to prepare for an uncertain future. He spoke at Memorial Auditorium urging students to face tomorrow with readiness and to seek practical preparation for daily tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Wesley
College of Education and Industrial Arts
Wilberforce
Wesley
Wilbe Force
DAV Meeting Slate for Conrath-Bean Chapter 37
Commander C.J. Aлеstock announced a meeting at 7 30 pm Wednesday to finalize preparations for a visit by DAV Department Commander Albert L Croy and Adjutant Albert L Daniels. Chapter 37 invites veterans treated for war injuries to attend and notes a current membership of 311 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAV
Albert L. Croy
Albert L. Daniels
Conrath-Bean
C.J. Allestock
Saat
National Guard Meeting Highlights Training and Disturbance Briefing
Lt E W Ashurst presented sumulgation and application to non commissioned officers at the Athens National Guard weekly meeting in the Armory Monday night. Lt James Longsdorf spoke on domestic disturbances and riot control forms. Two men, Lloyd Morris and Carl Wilson, were added to the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Ashurst
Athens National Guard
James Longsdorf
Lloya P. Morris
Carl Wilson
Patrol Report Shows Rise In Accidents In Athens
The Athens post of the State Highway Patrol reports 61 crashes in the first quarter of 1949, up from 40 in the same period last year. The prior year included two fatalities. this year lists one. The quarter saw 147 arrests and 1282 warnings, with applications opening for the next patrol school.
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Athens Post
State Highway Patrol
Corp. RE. Henderson
Henderson
Nen
Isa
Athens
Rie
Applicente
ARMS HOSPITAL NOTES AND COMMUNITY NEWS
ARMS HOSPITAL NOTES list new admissions and surgeries for Athens and area residents including Richard E Thompson and Roma Carlene Tom. Obituaries and family notices for Mack Douglas and Tucker families, plus numerous Athens names. Mercury rises with warm sun. readings and weather notes and Ohio University Science Day results highlighted.
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Mack Douglas
Athens
William L. Tucker
Columbus
Richard E. ‘Thompson
Inex Blackmore
Roma Carlene Tom
Harry Lyons
Theat Seltz
Chicago
Carol Eblen
Markets Poultry And Commodities Report
Fragmented OCR snippet outlines market items including poultry, butter, potatoes and wholesale goods with numbers and percentages. Mentions companies and prices in a jumble. unreadable proper nouns and dates. Summary reflects a damaged listing with limited readable facts.
Dr T V Smith To Address OU Meeting
Dr T V Smith a Athens native and former professor of poetry will lecture at Ohio University on the improvement of college teaching April 19 and 20. The event includes a student panel on mental hygiene and a discussion with university committees, part of the annual lecture series revived by Ohio University’s committee.
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J. V. Smith
Hulosopiny
Max ‘Schoo
Syracuse Unt
Onnell
University of Minne
Smith
Texas
University of Texas, Illinois
Cornell
Tamakia
Barnard
Texas Chelsetan
Sion With & University” Committee
Athens
James J
Patrick
Ohio University
Europe
Athena
Mick Clapton Murphy
Elcelaant
Guy Munn
Murphy le
Colum
Tata Neuben Munna
Athens County
Ieee
Carl Nessley Elected To Board Of Directors
Carl Nessley, associate professor, state physical welfare at Ohio University, was one of 28 persons selected for a three year term on the board of directors of the Ohio Citizens Council for Health and Welfare. The Independent agency re elected Herschel W. Nisonzer, of Co as president and Leyton E. Carter, of Cleveland, as first.
Cistern Check Urges Inspect of Dangerous Well Openings
Athens Mayor W P Mickle urged citizens to inspect cisterns and wells or ensure covers are sealed following reports of dangerous openings. He warned the city may seal and repair openings at residents' expense if needed to protect children after the California incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Mickle
Athina
Kathy
California
Jone
Mickle
Athens
Cancer Drive Explained and Athens Meeting Recap
The Athens group outlined the Cancer Society’s aim to fund research and public education rather than cure efforts. A nine dollar grant accompanied by five dollars for tests was allotted to individuals with suspected cancer symptoms, as stated by Roenbarg. Homer Todeheaver, song leader, attended the Union Week services at the First Methodist Church.
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Athens
Roenbarg
American Cansee 'Society
Homer Todeheaver
Thein
Athena
Firatethodrate Church
Arene Fhe
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Southeastern Ohio Social Betterment Foundation
Fred Montgomery
Glouster
Robert Spencer
Donald Weller
The
Carsey
Ruth Carsey
John Hettken
Josephine Fisley
Betty Hayhurst
Betty ‘Kincade
Ora Jones
Ruby Cunningham
Poca
Dorothy Miller
Anne Clark
France
Hocking
David Miller
Pains
Messenger
Glenn Lawrence McDaniel
Albany
Ohio State University
OSU
Daniel
Robert Little
Dale Wilking
Uegean
Pincenari
T. V. Smith
Carl Nessley
Direc
Zaleski
5. H. Martin & Son
Rural Rangers
Albany H. S. Auditorium
Ohio Valley
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Carpenter Hardware CO
Giouster
Logan
Nelsonville
Meigs CO
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Diesen
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