Class for Deficient Topic Promoted by County Officials
Athens County welfare and education officials press for community class for mentally deficient youth. Dr. Purcell outlines state aid limits and local costs with a plan to involve the Child Welfare Board and the Commission of Mental Hygiene. Sally Noble earns junior science honors for a remarkable rock and mineral exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Roderick N. Purcell
George Christman
Rowena Sprout
Child Welfare Board
Sam Pailet
Commission of Mental Hygiene
Man Fined and Jailed on Tavern Assault Charge
Jacob Varner, 24, of 24% Elliott Street, was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail after pleading guilty to assault and battery. Mayor Seel suspended the jail term. Varner reportedly struck Raymond Niggemeyer during a tavern dispute. another participant awaits arraignment.
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Jacob Varner
Elliott St
Peter B. Seel
Varner
Raymond Niggemeyer
Ohio String Teachers Association to Meet at Ohio University
A state meeting of the Ohio String Teachers Association will be hosted by Ohio University in Athens on Friday and Saturday. Eminent violinist Albert Spalding will be principal speaker with demonstrations by Leon Foshand Ivighton Conkling Oliver Schumacher and other educators. A noon Saturday luncheon in Lindley Hall will honor Spalding and Dr. Ernst Dohnanyi.
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Ohio String Teachers Association
Athens
Ohio University School of Music
Music Hall
Albert Spalding
Lindley Hall
Spalding
Ernst Dohnanyi
Ohio University
Karl Ahrendt
OU Music School
Leon Foshand Ivighton Conkling
Oliver Schumacher
Findlay
Pufus Putnam School
J. Frederick Aueiler
Cleveland
Clifford Cook
Oberlin Conservatory
Ohio State University
Induction quota set for May 5 in Athens County
The Athens County Selective Service Board announced a May 5 induction quota of 20 men to report to Fort Hayes in Columbus. The following day 20 Athens Countians are slated for pre induction physical examinations at the same fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Selective Service Board
Fort Llayes
Columbus
Athens
Driver Sentenced in Drunken Driving Case
Ralph Stover pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Common Pleas Court. He was fined 100 dollars and costs, sentenced to 30 days in the county jail, and his driving rights were suspended for six months. Chester Howard pleaded innocent and a trial was set for May 12 with bond posted at 500 dollars.
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Common Pleas
Ralph Stover
Stewart
Sheriff's
Chester Donald Howard
Millfield
State Highway Patrol
Howard
Divorce Granted On Cross Petition For Goodfellow Couple
In Common Pleas Court John Rh Goodfellow receives a divorce decree on grounds of gross neglect from Mary Goodfellow. The decree follows his cross petition after her petition was dismissed. Four children go to the mother. Married April 26 1936 in St Marys West Virginia.
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Common Pleas
John Rh. Goodfellow
Mary Goodfellow
Goodfellow
Goodfellows
St. Marya
W. Va
Two Drivers Fined by City Mayor for Speeding
Two drivers arrested by the State Highway Patrol for speeding were fined by Mayor Peter B. Seel on Tuesday. Roy Davis, 53, of Nelsonville, and George Hershey, 27, of Cleveland, each paid $15 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Peter B. Seel
Roy Davis
Nelsonville
George Hershey
Cleveland
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7174 Meeting Plans
The Plains VFW Post 7174 schedules a Thursday 8:30 pm members meeting. A Friday stag party for members and guests is planned, followed by a Saturday night dance for members past members social members and guests.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7174
the Plains
the Post
City Police Recover Green Bicycle at Johnson Hall
Chief Joseph B. Grogan said the bicycle found at Johnson Hall was recovered by city police and can be claimed by the owner at city hall. The green cycle was located by Fast Green police.
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City Hall
Joseph B. Grogan
Johnson Hall
Local marriage licenses issued to four couples
Jack R. Hudwell age 23 of Athens and Margaret Beal age 18 of Nelsonville obtain a marriage license. Charles Calendine age 27 of Canton and Alma Sheets age 16 of Guysville also receive licenses.
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Jack R. Hudwell
Athens
Margaret Beal
Nelsonville
Charles Calendine
Canton
Alma Sheets
Guysville
Navy Seaman Benny Canny completes basic training
Benny J. Canny A A finished U S Navy basic training at Bainbridge Maryland and is on a 14 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Vernon Canny in Albany. He will return to Bainbridge for reassignment to airmen school at Norman Oklahoma.
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Benny J. Canny
U.S. Navy
Bainbridge
Vernon Canny
Albany
Canny
Airmen School
Norman
Okla
Enlistments Reported in Air Force and Army Service News
Air Force enlistments in Athens area include four regulars and four aviation cadet trainees. Names include John F. Gillmore George R and Bobby Roush Danny A Green and four former Ohio University students as aviation cadets. Roger Mingus moved to Johnson AFB Japan after Korea illness. James Cunningham graduated from medical equipment maintenance course in St Louis. Paul Parsons assigned to Kaneohe Bay Hawaii. Philip Lavelle promoted to private first class in Alaska. Also Robert Murphy serves aboard USS Missouri returning to Long Beach after Korean service. Virgil Frost arrives at Camp Stoneman after engineer leaders course.
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Air Force
Athens
William Osterholt
Army and
John F. Gillmore
George R
Bobby Roush
Meigs County
Danny A. Green
Athens County
Ohio University
Robert L. Sweyer
Robert B. Dudley, Jr
Bernard G. Roth
Gary W. Hall
Roger L. Mingus
Forest Mingus
Air Force Hospital
Johnson Air Force Base
Japan
Kimpo Air Force Base
Korea
Mingus
James RK. Cunningham
Jennings Cunningham
Richland Ave
Armed Services
St. Louis
Ames-Berne High School
Sgt
Cunningham
Army
Ethel Widler
Shanghai
China
Clara Ann
James David
Paul D. Parsons
Dorothy Dandakis
1St Provisional Marine Air Ground Task Force
Kaneohe Bay
Hawaii
Parsons
Marine Corps
U.S
Virgil L. Frost
Leo Frost
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Ft. Belvoir
Prayer Band to Meet at Dale Hawks Home
Grahams Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Dale Hawk with Mrs Catherine Creameans as leader.
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Grahams Chapel
Dale Hawk
Catherine Creameans
Athens High Honor Society Initiates 11 Members
Four seniors and seven juniors will be inducted into the National Honor Society at Athens High School Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Initiates include seniors Dick Barker Bob McCammon Clark Higgins Sydney Clark and others. Officers and guests will attend with a program and refreshments.
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Athens High School
Phyllis Peterson
Dick Barker
Bob McCammon
Clark Higgins
Sydney Clark
Ann Goddard
Nancy Wright
Margaret Elliott
Monia Vermillion
Jon Thackeray
Barbara Nellis
Raith Miller
Miss Petergon
Geneva Wilson
Nanci Ellis
Richard Sijater
Richard St. Clair
Roderick Oadis
Ann Pickering
Births and dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births listed for Mr and Mrs Herman Ellis Jr Athens a daughter Mr and Mrs Lewis Shields Chauncey a son James Mackie Athens Mrs Elizabeth Phillins Athens Mrs Lillian Nott Glouster Frank Sheldon Athens Dismissals include Mrs Harold Young Athens and son Mrs James Ball Chauncey and daughter Roger Jones Sr Athena Mrs Mary Russell Jacksonville Mrs Vernice Smith Glouster Everett McNally Pennsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ellis, Jr
Athens
Lewis Shields
Chauncey
James Mackie
Elizabeth Phillins
Lillian Nott
Giouster
Frank Sheldon
James Ball
Roger Jones, Sr
Athena
Mary Russell
Jacksonville
Vernice Smith
Glouster
Everett McNally
Pennsville
Neighborhood Project Completed by Pupils
Mrs. Clayton Smiths second grade at East Side Elementary completed a neighborhood project. Students interviewed helpers including Police Chief J B Grogan. The class built a model of the east end of Athens and made paper replicas of their homes on proper streets. Slide pictures and a bakery film were shown. Hazel Knippenberg assisted as student teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Smith
East Side
Elpers
J. B. Grogan
Athens
Hazel Knippenberg
Serviceman Held by Police on AWOL Charge
City police arrest 18 year old James Jemaien in Athens County for AWOL from Clinton County Air Force Base. He is held for military authorities after base officials requested action Tuesday night.
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Athens County
James Jemaien
Clinton County Air Force Base
Cub Pack 55 Monthly Meeting At First Presbyterian
Cub Pack 55 holds its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the scout room of the First Presbyterian Church Cubmaster Raymond Finn says awards will be given to individual scouts and each den will present skits themed Life in Hawaii for the past month
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First Presbyterian Church
Raymond Finn
Life In
Hawaii
Weather changes bring clear skies and mild temperatures
After days of cool rain the weather improved with a sunny Wednesday start and a 9 am reading of 56 after a low near 43 earlier. Tuesday's extremes were 56 and 32.
Car Damage in Norris Vehicle Collision
Wilson O. Norris, 49, of 95 EF State Street, reported his car was lightly damaged Tuesday night while parked in front of his home. Police said the other driver's identity is unknown.
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Wilson O. Norris
State St
Humane Society Meets in Athens at State Hospital
The Athens County Humane Society will meet at 7 39 pm today in the receiving building of the Athens State Hospital.
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Humane Society
Athens County Humane Society
Athens State Hospital
Vet Hospital Day At Chillicothe Hospital
National Hospital Day will be observed at the Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital. Athens Gray Ladies will be honored for hours of service. The program for about 20 000 visitors includes a first showing of Man and the Atom from Oak Ridge Tennessee. Guided tours, educational exhibits, and a long afternoon schedule highlight the day.
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National Hospital
Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital
Red Cross
Athens
John K. Mussie
Mavier
Otto Ebert
Capital University
Nathan Zelizer
William Willis
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Lockbourne Air Base
Frances P. Bolton
M. C. Long
R.Q.T.C
Veterans Organization
Glouster Driver Fined After Route 13 Crash
Harry Boyer, 59, of Glouster, was fined five dollars and costs after a Route 13 crash north of Chauncey. Patrol said he lost control at Morristown, knocked over four rural mailboxes, struck a fence, and suffered slight facial lacerations. He was arrested for driving left of center.
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Glouster
Route 13
Chauncey
State Highway Patrol
Harry Boyer
Morristown
Boyer
Charles Wallace
Health Director Speaker At Ohio College Meet
Dr E Herndon Hudson director of the Ohio University Student Health Service will address the Ohio College Health Association dinner in Columbus on Fifteen Years of Medicine in Syria and Iraq His brother N Paul Hudson dean at Ohio State University will introduce him Dr Eleanor L Schmidt associate physician in the Ohio U health service is secretary treasurer of the Ohio group.
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E. Herndon Hudson
Ohio University Student Health Service
Ohio College Health Association
Columbus
Syria
Iraq
Hudson
N. Paul Hudson
Ohio State University
Eleanor L. Schmidt
Ohio U. Health Service
Ohio Group
Athens man injured on storm sewer cover
James Andrew McCollum, 52, told city police he slipped on an iron storm sewer cover after alighting from his car on North Court Court. He reported injuring his right shin and leg as he stepped to the curb Tuesday afternoon.
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Athens
Pinking Shears Offered At Discount Through Mail Order
Lincoln Surplus Sales advertises chromium plated pinking shears for only $1.95 postpaid with a guaranteed $7.95 value or money refunded. Mail orders accepted from Evans ton Illinois and surrounding area.
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Lincoln Surplus
Main St
Evanston
Ilinois
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Sally Noble
Rome - Canaan
Ohio Academy of Science
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Miss Noble
Rome- Canaan
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ROY E. Hawk & Co
Investment Securitivs Cline
Athens, Ohio
ROY FE Hawk & CO
Cliie Bidg
Ible
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
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Dohnanyi
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Dodge
Cee
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Dodge Trucks
Philip F. Lavelle
F. A. Lavelle
Lavelle
Robert G. Murphy
Claude Murphy
Coolville
Missouri
Long Beach
Athens High Honor Society
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Harold Young
THE
Athens National Bank
VET Hospital
Pendry
Ohio College
Universal Gas
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Tel
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Crusaders
Athens Ymca
Bill Rescoe's
Union St
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Pasy
Robert Hollingsworth
Washington
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Crry Loan & Savings Co
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