Ohio University Trustees Approve Housing and New Building Plans
Ohio University Board of Trustees met in President John C. Bakers office to discuss housing upgrades and a 300 temporary family dwellings program funded by a $40 000 state grant. They approved sketches for a three story engineering building overlooking the Hocking River as part of a Science Center and authorized further state approval and funds. The group also noted Civilian Production Administration approval to enlarge the heating plant by 134 200 and planned site work for the gardens east of campus for surplus housing units.
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Ohio University
John C. Baker
B. T. Grover
The
Ohio University Fund Inc
University Gardens
University
FPHA
State Board of Control
Hocking River
Sprague
Mr. Grover
Cimemnati
Charles F. Cellarius
Grover
Columbus
Gordon K. Bush
T. R. Biddle
D. Hopkins
Athens
Arthur C. Johnson
Fred Crow
Pomeroy
Don McVay
Leroy
G. A Ross Altkire
Sterling
Rhyas Evans
Akron
Baker
John Case
Harold E. Wise
J. W. Galbreath
Trustees Approve Plans for Engineering Building
APPOINTED J. H. Preston Jr has been appointed manager of the Philadelphia office of The McBee Company The announcement was made by H C Davis sales manager from New York City Mr Preston joined McBee ten years ago in Wheeling WV Territory In 1939 he was transferred to Pittsburgh and two years later became manager of the Buffalo office In June 1944 he joined the Navy and served in the Management Engineering Section of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts He resigned in February Preston was born in Athens and attended Athens High School graduating from Ohio University in 1931 Mrs Preston and their son Dix have joined him in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Preston, Jr
Philadelphia
McBee Company
H. C. Davis
New York City
Preston
McBee
Wheeling, W. Va
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Navy
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Athens
Athens High School
Ohio University
Dix
Final district state test to be Saturday
High school students from eight counties in southeast Ohio will take the final district state scholarship test at Ohio University on Saturday May 4. The university serves as governing center for 17 counties with sub centers at Marietta College Muskingum College and other colleges for neighboring counties. Preliminaries begin 8 45 am and the first test at 9 am for ninth through twelfth graders in subjects including biology chemistry general science physics algebra geometry pre flight aeronautics American history world history senior social studies English Latin French Spanish and bookkeeping.
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Ohio
Ohio University
Evan R. Collins
College of Education
State Department of Education
Athens
Gailia
Jocking
Jackson
Lawrence
Meigs
Scioto
Vinton
Marietta College
Monroe
Morgan
Noble
Washington
Muskingum College
Belmont
Res
Perry
Col
Lins
Former Plains resident Bertha Lee dies at 52
Bertha Lee, 52, once of The Plains, died Monday morning at Lancaster Hospital. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Nazarene Church in The Plains. Survived by parents Mahlon and wife, six sisters, two brothers, and five grandchildren.
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Bertha Lee
the Plains
Lancaster Hospital
Nazarene Church
Mahlon Bradshaw
Joe
William
Clara
Martha
Mary
Mabel
Florence
Edward Dulaney
Man Fined For Assault in Mayor Court
38 year old Dale Dalton of Guysville was arraigned in mayor's court on an assault and battery charge filed by Margaret Ames. Dalton pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth. arrest made by county officers.
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Dale Dalton
Guysville
Margaret Ames
Dalton
Franz Woodworth
Vets Appraisal Service Described at Kiwanis Talk
Prof. Gaige Paulsen of Ohio University spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club about the Veterans Appraisal Service. He noted 200 centers nationwide with Ohio University under VA contract to place veterans in suitable occupations. about 100 occupations are on file and more will be added as business leaders provide job requirements. The talk also introduced new members Robert McManus and James Roach and listed several guests from Ohio University and Ohio State University.
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Southeastern
Oho
Gaige Paulsen
Ohio University
Athens Kiwanis Club
Paulsen
Kiwanians
United States
Athens
D. M. ‘Goddard
Robert Mc‘Manus
James Roach
Levin M. Snow
E. C. Ebert
Richard Larson
Ohio State University
H. A. M. Caskill
Albany High School to graduate 19 seniors on May 28
Albany High School will graduate 19 seniors at exercises on May 28 at 8 00 pm in the High School Auditorium announced today by H Ellis, superintendent John Baker president of Ohio University will give the commencement address Baccalaureate services by Rev Richard Black Dayton former pastor of the Albany Methodist Church will be Sunday May 26 at 8:00 pm at the High School Members of the graduating class are George Lash Mabel M Beatty Mary G Beatty Billie Maynard Beckley Elizabeth K Dailey Helen Genevieve Davis Roger W Foreman Donald Aaron Gibbs Dora Ann Hawk Wade Edward Jeffers Norma Lee McDaniel Nita M Munn Herman E Rickard Carl D Robinson Darlene BR Stanley Donald Dailey Van Dyke Gerald Dean White Frances Marie Woodgerd and Betty Jo Zimmerman REPRESENTATIVE HERE Miss Madeline S Long representative of the Minneapolis Board of Education will interview applicants for primary and home economics teaching Tuesday May 7 in the Cutler Hall office of James J Householder the Ohio University Bureau of Appointments announced today
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Albany High School
H. Ellis
John (. Baker
Ohio University
Richard Black
Dayton
Albany Methodist Church
George Lash
Mabel M. Beatty
Mary G. Beatty
Billie Maynard Beckley
Elizabeth K. Dailey
Helen Genevieve Davis
Roger W. Foreman
Donald Aaron Gibbs
Dora Ann Hawk
Wade Edward Jeffers
Norma Lee McDaniel
Nita M. Munn
Herman E. Rickard
Carl D. Robinson
Darlene BR. Stanley
Donald Dailey van Dyke
Gerald Dean White
Frances Marie Woodgerd
Betty Jo Zimmerman
Student Veterans Favor Results Over Theories At Ohio U
Ohio University professors say world war II veterans enrolled 1,128 on campus out of 2,807, with 1,310 freshmen—the largest class—two thirds veterans. Veterans show diligence, pursue proofs, and bring maturity, courtesy, and focus to studies, with many aiming for definite vocational paths.
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Ohio University
Neil D. Thomas
Einar A. Hansen
University College
Ohio U
Vetteran
Qghio
Eswet
Ralph F. Beckert
Ohio
A. T. Volwiler
W. S. Gamertsfelder
Graduate College
College of Arts and Sciences
Carl H. Denbow
Pedigo Rites Set for Wednesday in Athens
Mrs. S E G Pedigo died Monday noon at 26 Elmwood Drive Athens. Survived by husband Dr S E G Pedigo son Dr Rudolph W Pedigo and daughter Mrs Harry L Fox. Funeral at First Christian Church Wednesday 3 p m with Rev Joseph B Maffett and Rev Gaines Cook. Burial West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call any time.
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Inez Wilkes Pedigo
Elmwood Drive
Ss. E. G. Pedigo
Rudolph W. Pedigo
Athens
Harry L. Fox
Loveland
Ohio
Pedigo
First Christian Church
Ohio Missionary Society
WCTU
League of Women Voters
Higley
New Marshfield
Joseph B. Maffett
Gaines Cook
West Union St
Markets Show Mixed Uplift In Early Trading On Wall Street
New York reports modest gains as rails and industrials inch toward recovery amid renewed coal talks between operators and unions. Investors wary with many leaders clinging to minus signs while Cincinnati livestock and produce markets show steady to active trends in hogs, cattle, sheep, and wholesale eggs and fowls.
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Wall Street
Ohio
Beth. Steel
Borden Co
Ches
Chrysler — du
Elec
Gen. Motors Int
Harvester Interlake Iron
Mat. Biscuit
Penn F. R
Procter & Gam
Pullman
Repub
Steet
Standard
Standard Oil
J. Transamerica
U. S. Rubber
Cencinnati
Easter Seals Sale Totals 1838.22 in Athens County
Athens County citizens have to date purchased Easter Seals totaling 1838.22, reported at a meeting of the Athens County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Judge Henry Robinson of the State Welfare Division spoke on work policies, noting 2800 crippled children among Ohio’s 40,000 dependents.
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Athens County
Athens County Society For
The
Christian Church
Henry Robinson
Division of
State Department of Welfare
Ohio
Marian Wells
Ohio Society
Jane Plummer
Carol Beatty
Athens
Ralph Miller
Arthur H. Rhoads
Report To Draft Board Sees Athens Servicemen Reported
Discharged servicemen listed as reporting to the Athens County Selective Service Board during the past week. Names tied to Athens and nearby towns include Kinsely, Davis, Blair Vanity Jr, Scott, Bricker, Hamilton, Joachim, Frum, Gaskins, Harry, Friedrich, Dean, Sanborn, Byers, Holland, Bailey, Stack, Lowe. Session set to meet at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 7 p.m., announced by Rev. Fred Luchs.
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Athens County Selective Service Board
William Kinsely, Jr
Coolville
Price Eugene Davis
Stewart
Joseph Blair Vanity Jr
Athens
George D. Scott
R. D. No
Orland D. Bricker
the Plains
Lester A. Hamilton
George E. Joachim
Albert K. Frum
R. D
Everett Jr. Gaskins
Foster Lee Harry
Glouster
William G. Friedrich
Nelsonville
Edward A. Dean
Elmer H. Sanborn
Millfield
Ralph O. Byers
James Holland
James S. Bailey
Charlies S. Stack
Floyd E. Lowe
Presbyterian Church
Fred Luchs
Skin Disease Blamed for Work Losses
Dr. W E Obetz spoke to the Athens Rotary Club on occupational dermatitis being the leading cause of work loss with 30 013 days lost last year from 4 048 aid applications. Silicosis ranked second with foundry workers heavily represented among 2 213 cases checked. He urged business leaders to safeguard worker health.
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W. E. Obetz
Athens Rotary Club
Obetz
Industrial Commission
Division of Safety and Hygiene
Ohio
H. C. Bobo
C. H. Harris
Harris
Rotary Club
Albany Schools Present Spring Recital
The Albany Schools announce a Spring Recital featuring vocal and instrumental performances on Friday May 3 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. H Ellis superintendent Myrtle Kasler music supervisor and Spurlock piano instructor organize the event. Also note the WCTU meeting time changed to 1 30 p.m. on Wednesday to attend Mrs Pedigo funeral at 3 p.m.
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Albany
H. Ellis
Myrtle Kasler
Spurlock
WCTU
First Christian Church
S. E. G. Pedigo
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Minneapolis Board of Education
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James J. Householder
Ohio University Bureau of Appointments
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L. C. Mitchell
School of Painting and Allied Arts
King Adamson
A. C. Anderson
Dean Hansen
George Starr Lasher
School of Journalism
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Donald Duck
Loyal Order of Moose
Aes
W. Union Street
George H. Ashworth
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