Athens Building Owners Sued Over Architect Fees
William Mills of Nelsonville sues Michael Chakiris and Steves Varnes in Common Pleas Court for 3 percent of the lowest bid price on a Court Street two story building, minus 2000 for windows, claiming only 80 dollars paid of an 800 due after bids at 123506.37 and construction costs estimated at 850000. The case notes remodeling of the Foster Homestead at 35 39 Court Street and halted progress after razing last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chakiris
Varnes
Foster Homestead
S. Court St
Plans for Athens High spring concert announced
W C Fingerhut director of the music department unveiled a spring concert at the Athens High School auditorium Friday at 8 p m. The 30 voice Boy s Glee club and 3 voice Girl s Glee club join the high school orchestra and band in a program featuring The Battle Hymn of the Republic arranged by Fred Waring and Where Willows Bend Now is the Hour and Light Cavalry. The Girl s Glee club will perform two songs and compete in the State Chorus Contest in Columbus in May.
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Athens High School
W. C. Fingerhut
Fred Waring
Ee Andrews
Carol Nessey
Willows Bend
Girl's Glee Club
Columbus
Light Cavalry
von Suppe
Lions Fish Fry Celebrates Athens Lions Anniversary
Athens Lions marked their second founding anniversary with a Tuesday fish fry at the Athens Country Club. Emerson Wood district governor spoke on service clubs and international cooperation. L. C. Mitchell discussed oil painting after dinner and Eddie Davis played accordion selections. Other guests included Deputy District Governor Norman Le Faber and several local couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Lions
Athens Country Club
Emerson (Tip) Wood
Ironton
L. C. Mitchell
Ohio University
Eddie Davis
Lions
Norman L. le Faber
Marietta
Glenn H. Gardner
Paul L. Ferry
Ira A. Fairchild
William Shaffer
Ames Farmer G O Linscott Dies at 67
Owen Linscott 67, farmer of the Amesville area, died this morning at Memorial Hospital Marietta after two years of ill health. Born June 12, 1880, he was the son of George and Mary Owen Linscott. Survived by wife Lucille Lovell, daughter Mrs. Tom Biddle of Cleveland, a grandson, three brothers A F Linscott Marion Ohio A P Linscott Athens James Linscott Orlando Fla and sister Mrs Eva Balderson Amesville. Funeral arrangements by Fawcett Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill.
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Owen Linscott
Amesville
Memorial Hospital
Marietta
Mr. Linscott
Easler Creek
George
Mary Owen Linscott
Lucille Lovell
Tom Biddle
Cleveland
David Owen Biddle
A. F. Linscott
Marion
Ohio
A. P. Linscott
Athens
James Linscott
Orlando
Fla
Eva Balderson
John Fleming
Linscott
University of Maryland
University of Pennsylvania
Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home
Chesterhill
Court Awards Wife Support in ICO Suit
Eileen Shingler won a Common Pleas Court decision against the Industrial Commission of Ohio for compensation in her husband Lloyd Shingler’s death. Hal Rowland, attorney for the plaintiff, was awarded 20 percent of the first $500 and 10 percent of any further compensation, with a $500 maximum, payable by the commission. The suit sought support for Mrs. Shingler and her child after Lloyd Shingler’s death at Starr Jackson Mining Company. a prior ICO appeal was denied.
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Eileen Shingler
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Common Pleas
Oliver F. Rowland
Hal Rowland
Athens
Shingler
Lloyd Shingler
Starr-Jackson Mining Company
Commission
VEW Officers Named Installed at Meeting
Floyd Bolin Post 3477 Veterans of Foreign Wars elects and installs officers for 1948 49 including Everett E Barnhart commander William D Boyd senior vice commander Clyde H Chadwick junior vice commander Clark J Ailstock adjutant Luther H Mayles quartermaster Ernest Mc Graner service officer Dr S E G Pedigo surgeon Millard O Bry an chaplain Frederick R O Nail officer of the day Clarence A Parker legislative officer Gerald M Glover Clark J Ailstock Kenneth Reeder trustees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bolin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Everett E. Barnhart
William D. Boyd
Clyde H. Chadwick
Clark J. Ailstock
Luther H. Mayles
Ernest McGraner
Frederick R. O'Nail
Clarence A. Parker
Gerald M. Glover
Kenneth Reeder
Waterloo Sophomores To Present Class Play Feudin in the Hill
NEW MARSHFIELD The Waterloo High School sophomore class will stage Feudin in the Hill on Friday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium directed by Adrian Collins the sophomore home room teacher Cast includes Beatrice Fair Victor Hudwell Virginia Elliott Nancy Pidcock Seldon Carsey Rosemary Kennard Sam Jolley Glenna Lowry Dana Hunter and Anna Grace Adams Music between acts will be provided by class members.
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New Marshfield
Waterloo High School
Adrian Collins
Beatrice Fair
Victor Hudwell
Virginia Elliott
Nancy Pidcock
Seldon Carsey
Rosemary Kennard
Sam Jolley
Glenna Lowry
Dana Hunter
Anna Grace Adams
Coolville Senior Class Reschedules Play
The Coolville senior class will stage Gone With the Girls at the high school auditorium on April 22 at 7 pm. The show was postponed from an earlier announced date due to high water and has now been rescheduled.
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Coolville
Legion Meets Tonight in Post 21 Gathering
Legion Post 21 in town will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion home with refreshments served, per commander John Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Legion
John Cox
Civil Service Employer Association Meeting in Athens
The Civil Service Employer Association will meet tonight at 7 30 p m at the Athens State Hospital Auditorium to discuss union matters and upcoming actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Employer Association
Athens State Hospital
Assault Case Moved to Probate Court in Athens
County Prosecutor Gordon B Gray said a criminal assault case involving two Ohio University freshmen and a 12 year old Athens girl would be turned over to Judge Francis D White s Juvenile Court The two students Roger Shaw 20 and William B Sanderson 21 both of Cleveland were bound over to the grand jury Tuesday Bond for each was set at 1500 They pleaded innocent Judge White said the case was received in his court and that charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor would be filed The penalty for conviction on this charge ranges from 10 days to a year in jail or 5 to 1000 dollars fine with both possible The statute also provides a Common Pleas Court sentence of one to 20 years in the penitentiary or six months in jail to be determined after hearing evidence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon B. Gray
Ohio University
Athens
Francis D. White
Roger Shaw
William B. Sanderson
Cleveland
W. P Mickle
White
Army ORC Survey Of Reserve Officers Nationwide
An extensive survey of all Reserve Officers will be conducted by questionnaires from the Department of the Army. Col William H Speidel at Ohio University says Ohio respondents will be surveyed regarding civilian jobs, correct addresses, availability for assignment, part time ORC training, branch of service, and duty preference. Questionnaires will go by registered mail and are due back within 15 days.
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Department of the Army
William H. Speidel
Ohio University
Ohio
Organized Reserve Corps
Fort Hayes
Columbus
ORC
Mercury Hits 83 before Rain Drops Temperature
After reaching 83 degrees the highest mark of the year the temperature fell 36 degrees to 47 overnight. Weather observer Mrs C N France cites 51 degrees at 10 am Wednesday and .05 inches of rainfall yesterday. The Hocking River receded to 5.20 feet.
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C. N. France
Hocking
Former Athens Resident Injured in Tuesday Crash
Thomas Metcalf, 23, a former Athens resident now living in California, was injured Tuesday night when his car left Route 50 at Strouds Run and struck a telephone pole. He was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital and released. Five other passengers escaped unhurt as the vehicle suffered heavy damage per the State Highway Patrol.
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Thomas Metcalf
Athens
California
Strouds Run
Metcalf
Sheltering Arms Hospital
State Highway Patrol
Mrs Rebecca Williams Dies at 91 on Ath ens Route 4
Rebecca Williams 91 of Ath ens Route 4 died early Wednesday after an illness of a year and a half. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Rebecca Williams
Athens
Mayors fine two students for trespassing
Maurice J. Koch Jr. and Stanley J. Begam both 21 from 100 University Terrace were fined $5 and costs each by Mayor William P. Mickle on trespassing charges.
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Maurice J. Koch, Jr
Stanley J. Begam
University Terrace
William P. Mickle
GOP Rally Set for Monday in Troy at School Auditorium
Republican candidates led by Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins will speak at a Monday rally in the Troy Township school auditorium starting with a 6:30 p.m. potluck. Hosts include local couples from Coolville Hockingport and Torch, with a social committee organizing attendees to bring covered dishes and sandwiches.
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Thomas A. Jenkins
Troy Township
R. S. Henderson
John Aiken
Hal Chapman
W. B. King
Clyde Parrish
B. M. Daugherty
Inez Bentz
L. C. Brafford
Coolville
E B. McCaulsky
Ray Clark
Lawrence Swearington
Hockingport
Victor Russell
Kenneth Davis
Thelma Brewster
Torch
Minnie Clark
Grace Bingman
Josephine Daugherty
Harry Summerfield
Births and Admissions at ShelterinG Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs George Couladis of Athens welcomed a son. Admission notes list Mrs Grant Michael of Athens undergoing major surgery. Also admitted are Mrs Callie Childers of Stoutsville and Evelyn Hartman of Athens for major surgery. Jack Thompson of The Plains and Tommy Antoinette of Athens noted. Mrs James Kerns of Jacksonville and Pearl Love of Athens, plus Harold Shelley of Athens also listed.
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George Couladis
Athens
Grant Michael
Callie Childers
Stoutsville
Evelyn Hartman
Jack Thompson
the Plains
Tommy Antoinette
James Kerns
Jacksonville
Pearl Love
Harold Shelley
Police Training School Opens Two Week Term
Almost 100 percent of the Athens police department attended the first lecture of the annual Police Retraining School. Chief Joseph B. Grogan announced strong local turnout while invited officers from surrounding communities showed poor attendance. John Newcomb will lecture on circumstantial evidence with other speakers discussing first aid and latent fingerprint treatment.
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Athens Police Department
Joseph B. Grogan
Grogan
John Newcomb
Graham Chapel Prayer Band Meeting Set
The Graham Chapel Prayer Band will gather Thursday at the home of Mrs. Mary Hawk with Mrs. Hawk leading the group.
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Graham Chapel
Mary Hawk
WONDER SALVE War Time Skin Remedy
A wartime skin salve promises relief for psoriasis eczema infections and itching. It claims no acids or alcohol with painless application and antiseptic properties. Sold in Athens through local druggists Gallaher Quick and Athens Drug Stores.
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Athens
Gallaher, Quick
War Veteran Corp Keirns Dies at 27 in Rocky Glen Sanitarium
Max G. Keirns 27 died Tuesday at Rocky Glen Sanitarium McConnelsville after illness since April 9. A Army veteran who served in Europe 22 months, he earned the Purple Heart and five battle stars. Survived by parents Leonard and Flossie Keirns, sister Mary and brother Pfc. Paul Keirns in Germany, plus grandparents and a great grandmother. Military rites planned at Fawcett Stone funeral home Chesterhill. Red Cross seeks brother for air transport home. flowers asked not to be sent.
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Corp
Max G. Keirns
Rocky Glen Sanitarium
McConnelsville
Keirns
Leonard and
Flossie Linscott Keirns
Albany
Amesville
Army
France
Frankfurt
Germany
Denver
Colo
Rocky Glen
Mary
Pfc
Paul Keirns
J. F. Linscott
Belle
Farmers and Hunters Club to Hold Athens County Meeting
The Farmers' and Hunters' Club of Athens County will hold its annual meeting Friday at 8 p m in the Grange Hall on the county fairgrounds. Vice-president W A Finney says all sportsmen are invited.
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Farmers’ and Hunters’ Club
Athens County
Grange Hall
W. A. Finney
Carter's Little Liver Pills Claim Bile Flow Aid
An old time remedy ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as correcting sluggish bile flow to aid digestion. It promises relief from gas and constipation and urges readers to buy a 33 cent package at any drugstore.
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Carter
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Nelson
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W. Ray Clark
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Roy E. Hawk & Co
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Cline
D. Phillips
Trimble Township
Trimble
W. D. Phillips
United
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Athens National Bank
G. O. Linscott
Ames Farmer
Waterloo
CSEA
R. E. McCammon
Berry Hotel
Economy Savings & Loan CO
Mercury
John W. Dowler
Troy
Farmer-Hunter Group Plan Annual Meeting
Caromel
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Kerr Hardware CO
South Court St
Athens, Ohio
H. Lasch
Fox
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Ford Trucks
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Pronus
Webster
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Fred Alien
NBC
Beasley & Mathews, Inc
Fred R. Beasley
Nelsonville
Ogg Motor Co
Glouster, Ohio
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