City Highway Appointments Made Amid Construction Push
J A Jones named resident engineer for the State Highway Department in Athens with confirmation by the patronage committee. Harry Richards and Frank Chapman also appointed. 16 more workers added as county crews grow. Builders report scarce materials and rising prices hamper progress on commercial and residential projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jones
E. State St
State Highway Department
Charles A. Ferguson
Marietta
Ray Bobo
Athens County
Harry Richards
Glouster
Frank Chapman
Carthage
Harry Dust
E. B. Young, Jr
Don Tolliver
Bobo
David Johnson
J. E. Barker
Troy
Dover
Athens
Nelsonville
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Jones
Ohio State University
Howard Mills
William Langdon
Cleveland
Condr
John Paul Jones
New London
Conn
Ohio University
Highland Ave
Fairgrounds
Ralph A. Dalton
Dalton Ave
Cancer Control drive readied in Athens County
Final plans for the Athens County Cancer Control fund drive were completed at a Wednesday meeting with township chairs and representatives from civic and medical groups. George Clark leads a 10 day county canvass as 40 percent of funds stay locally while sheriff’s office and a Cleveland beverage distributor assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
George Clark
Athens
Berry Hotel
Sheriff's of
Harold Sanders and Opal Myers Listed in Trimble Notice
Harold William Sanders aged 19 and Opal Marie Myers aged 21 are named in Trimble Route 1 records. The pair are identified in the public notice as residents involved in the local matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold William Sanders
Trimble
Opal Marie Myers
Old Regiment Reunion Draws 250 Veterans to Pound Ridge Barn
Willie Wells and townsfolk attended a reunion of their former regiment at Farmer Collins' barn in Pound Ridge. About 250 ex soldiers traveled from near and far for a feast, sharing war memories in South Africa, Italy and the Aleutians. The gathering highlighted orderly conduct and moderate beer as ex-GIs model peacetime virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Wells
Pound Ridge
Farmer
Clarion
G.I
Divorce Action Filed for Hysell Custody and Alimony
Florence Hysell of Athens County files for divorce from Frank E. Hysell of Cleveland in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of two children ages four and two, child support, and alimony. Married August 6 1938 in Greenup Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Florence Hysell
Athens County
Frank E. Hysell
Cleveland
Custody Suit Filed by Ruth Meyers in Athens County Court
Ruth Meyers of Athens County files in Common Pleas Court against Robert Meyers of Dayton Route 3 seeking custody and support of their two and a half month old child. The couple married August 31 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Ruth Meyers
Athens County
Robert Meyers
Dayton
Meyers
Real Estate Transfers in Nelsonville and Millfield Areas
Charles Handa and wife transfer lot 132 in P. N. Pratt’s Second Addition East Millfield to Charles V Vincent and wife. John B. and Grace E. Poston deed lot 57 in Nelsonville to Anna and S Edward Durell. Lee Elliott and wife convey 258.40 acres in Waterloo Township to Ina Trout. Aliene McCray transfers part of lot 455 Longstreth’s Addition Nelsonville to F J Christman. P J Stanley and wife sell lot 129 Glouster to C Elmer and Royle C Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Handa
Charles V. Vincent
P. N. Pratt
East Millfield
John B
Grace E. Poston
Anna
S. Edward Durell
Nelsonville
Lee Elliott
Ina Trout
Waterloo Township
Aliene McCray
F. J. Christman
Longstreth
P. J. Stanley
C. Elmer
Royle C. Turner
Glouster
Farm Bureau Conference Attended by Local Delegates
Walter Wharton Jr and Mrs Eldon Dailey attended a district Farm Bureau Legislative Conference in Columbus to study farm legislation and meet district legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wharton, Jr
Athens High Senior Play Slated for Friday Night
Noel Coward's sparkling comedy I'll Leave It To You is staged by Athens High School seniors Friday at 8 p.m. in the echant auditorium. Mrs. Christopher Lane directs assisted by Ben Roberts, with Tom Dowler as the dying millionaire uncle and a cast including Mike Swyers, Bill Furst, Margaret Williams, Carolyn Herbert, Barbara Algeo, Ellen Nichols, Linda Pedigo, Jo Ann Paterna, and Hubert Frebault in the butler role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Coward
Athens High School
Echant
Christopher Lane
Ben Roberts
Tom Dowler
Clan of Money
Mike Swyers
Bobbie
Bill Furst
Oliver
Margaret Williams
Evangeline
Carolyn Herbert
Joyce
Barbara Algeo
Sylvia
Ellen Nichols
Faith
Linda Pedigo
Mrs. Cromby
Jo Ann Paterna
Hubert Frebault
Early Morning Fire Damages Cleaning Firm
A morning blaze started in the boiler rear at Farley Dry Cleaning on West Union Street. Fire confined to the rear, except for smoke damage to some garments. clothes at the Riverside Drive plant were saved. Damage estimates pending. office to reopen soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley Dry Cleaning Office
W. Union St
John T. Farley
Riverside Dr
Jim Farley
Young Farley
Farley
E. Riverside Dr
Lions Charter Anniversary Observed at Athens Club Dinner
The Athens Lions Club marked its charter anniversary with a Tuesday dinner at the Athens Country Club honoring wives. Mary and Robert Bird sang with Carolyn Mobus. a National Park Service film was shown. prizes went to Mrs. Walter Cornwell, Mrs. Emmett Lewis, and Mrs. Carl Critchett. Attendees included local couples and notable members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Lions Club
Athens Country Club
Mary
Robert Bird
Carolyn Mobus
National Park Administration
Walter Cornwell
Emmett Lewis
Carl Critchett
Frank Wooten
Donald K. Barstow
Everett H. Carbaugh
Ray E. Cavenee
George W. Clark
Walter C. Cornwell
John C. Cottrill
John W. Deem
George W. Ford
Glenn A. Gaston
R. R. Gilson
Emmett P. Lewis
Robert S. Mathews
Wesley Miller
Frank Moore
Roy F. Pille
Dwight Robinson
James Seward
Charles H. Trout
Paul J. Ullmark
J. R. Vance
John F. Wootten
A. J. Jandes
Roy Lorentz
Clifford Mohl
Gomer Jones
Athletic Posts Open Through Civil Service for VA Hospitals
The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for athletic director, assistant athletic director, athletic technician, and assistant chief athletic division posts. Open at Veterans Administration Hospitals in Ohio Kentucky Michigan with salaries from 1 954 to 4 902 dollars. Applications due by May 1 1947 and available at the Athens post office from W H Oldfield the local secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Veterans Administration
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Columbus
Athens
W. H. Oldfield
Hocking River Rises After Wednesday Rainfall
The Hocking River reached 12.25 feet at 10 am Thursday and was still rising, according to weather observer Mrs. C. N. France. Temperatures climbed from 34 to 45 overnight with a sudden .05 inch shower, and a high of 67 degrees was recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
C. N. France
VFW Post Schedules Friday Meeting on Baseball Plans
Floyd Bolin Post 3477 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Friday at 7 30 p m to finalize plans for its baseball team and other summer activities Refreshments will be served after the meeting Any veteran who served in any war period is eligible for membership said post commander Gerald Glover today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bolin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Gerald Glover
OSU Columbus Enrolls New Spring Quarter Students
Violet L. Vaughan of Trimble is among new OSU students for the spring quarter as Ohio State University announces enrollment above 23,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSU Columbus
Violet L. Vaughan
Trimble
Ohio State University
Termites Topic of Meeting Extermital in Athens County
Extermital Chemicals Inc of Dayton hosted a dinner film and discussion on termite control at the Berry Hotel Athens County marked the first such meeting. W H McCain spoke on growth and development of termite control. Paul R Fiske acted as toastmaster with several hardware and pest control firms represented. A similar event was planned for Gallipolis with Womeldorf Thomas Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extermital Chemicals, Inc
Dayton
Berry Hotel
Athens County
W. H. McCain
Paul R. Fiske
Carpenter Hardware Co
Athens
Wilson’s
Chauncey
Thorn’s Pest Control
Pomeroy
H. S
Malcolm McClenaghan
Lancaster
McCain
Gallipolis
Womeldorf Thomas Hardware Co
OU Home Be Director To Be Honored
Dr. Vivian Roberts director of Ohio University's School of Home Economics will be installed Saturday as president of the Ohio Home Economics Association at the Columbus convention. Elected last year she has served as president elect and on the executive council this year. She succeeds Marion F. Breck of the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Cora Miller associate professor will speak on What Is New in Food Research. Grace Gerard assistant professor chairs the legislative committee. Nine Ohio U Home Economics Club members will attend with Mrs. Lawrence Calvin and Doris Jeffers of Athens among students traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Roberts
Ohio University
School of Home Economics
Ohio Home Economics Association
Columbus
Roberts
Marion F. Breck
College of Home Economics
University of Cincinnati
Cora Miller
Beasley Re‑elected To Clover Farm Board In Cleveland
Carl H. Beasley of the F J Beasley Co Athens was re elected a director of Clover Farm Stores Corporation at the annual stockholders meeting in Cleveland Grant A Mason Ohio University graduate was re elected executive vice president and general manager
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Beasley
Clover Farm Board
Cleveland
Carl H. Beasley
F. J. Beasley Co
Athens
Clover Farm Stores Corporation
Grant A. Mason
Ohio University
Coolville Boy to Represent Canada at Model United Nations
Lee Daugherty of Coolville will represent Canada as an alternate in the Model Assembly of the United Nations at Anderson College in Anderson Indiana April 25 26. George Mathieu secretary of the United Nations will be the speaker. Daugherty a senior pursues a Bachelor of Science degree and is a 1940 Troy High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Lee Daugherty
Anderson College
Anderson
Ind
Canada
United Nations
George Mathieu
Secretariate
The
Daugherty
Troy High School
Wife Named Executrix and Beneficiary in Will
Virginia Josephine Seel of Canaan Township is named executrix and beneficiary in the will of her late husband Peter B. Seel who died testate February 23. The Seel will, probated, was drawn up October 28, 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Josephine Seel
Canaan Township
Peter B. Seel
Seel
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Charles Andrews
Avon Place
Andrews
Clarence Bardin
John Davidson
Davidson
Francis Bean
Ambassador Laundries
Stimson Ave
John W. Phillips
N. Lancaster St
Columbus Road
E. W. Kimes
Charles Russell
Algeo Brothers
Glen Mingus
Morris Ave
F. C. Stone
Ohio Ave
Verona Place
Euclid Drive
Athens Flooring Co
Columbia Ave
Herman Herron
Fice
Clark
Cancer Control
Pledg
4-1 Clubs
Future Farmers of America
Teachers of Vocational Agriculture
Farm Bureau
St.Josephny
Marcinko
Fort St
del Haven
Joe.Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Athens High
Lions
VFW
Ann Pillsbury
Pillsbury’s
Pillsbury’s Best
Pillsbury
Pillsbury Mille, Inc
U.S
Ieee
Longhorn
Noorman
Coolville Boy
Executrix
Ya Syrey
Drury’s
R. E. McCammon Berry
Economy Savings & Loan CO
Thitmally Loan Company
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