Ohio River death ruled suicide of Flora Shields
The body of Flora Alice Shields 65 of Hockingport was found in the Ohio River near Belleville. West Virginia coroner ruled death by own action after autopsy found no violence. Funeral set at Hockingport Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 pm. Burial in Stewart Cemetery. Friends may call at White funeral home today after 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Alice Shields
Hockingport
Ohio River
Belleville
Wood County
W.va
George Bateman
William Chute
Anna Foster
Coolville
Hockingport Methodist Church
Amos Hoover
Stewart Cemetery
White Funeral Home
Man From Chauncey Sued Over Work Injury Back Pay
The state attorney general sues Erle E. Bridgewater of Chauncey on behalf of Dean B. Thompson for 4097 to recover compensation ordered by the Industrial Commission. Thompson was totally disabled from July 20 to August 20, 1946, and partially disabled from August 26 to November 27, 1946, due to the loss of two thirds of his right third finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle E. Bridgewater
Chauncey
State Attorney General's Office
Dean B. Thompson
The
Industrial Commission
Bridgewater
Thompson
Glouster Man Struck by Car In Roadside Incident
John Stansbury of Glouster is listed in fair condition at Shelter ing Arms Hospital after being hit by a car while walking along a highway. He suffered a bruised ankle and head and chest bruises with the vehicle leaving the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stansbury
Glouster
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Humidity Blamed As Athens Feels Heat Wave
Athens sweltered under a humid 85 degree Sunday with residents seeking shade and hammocks to beat the heat. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France noted a low of 69 last night and a 79 degree reading at 9 am today as highs climbed to 80s and rainfall remained scant. Crystal Pool logged 975 swimmers over three days with daily totals of 383, 233, and 359 as the Hocking River stood at 3.52 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
C. N. France
Crystal Pool
France
Hocking
McGraner Named by DAV in Ohio Convention Result
Ernest McGraner of Athens named as committeeman of the Ohio Department Disabled American Veterans in Mansfield report. Albert L. Kroy of Ohio City elected commander as the DAV wrapped its annual convention after Lloyd Oleson pledged to help disabled veterans gain useful positions within the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest McGraner
Athens
Ohio
Mansfield
Associated Press
DAV
Lloyd Oleson
California
Albert L. Kroy
Ohio City
Cars Damaged in Crash Near Canaanville
Two cars sustained extensive damage on Route 50 five miles east of Canaanville. Charles Lee Frost 16 Albany Route 2 and Robert C Banks 35 Columbus were involved. Frost said his car skidded on a curve and hit Banks vehicle, which went into a ditch. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee Frost
Albany
Robert C. Banks
Columbus
Canaanville
Frost
Athens Man Gets Fine Suspended Jail Term
Orland Coursey, 25, of 56 N. Shafer St, was fined $5 and costs on an intoxication charge and released with a suspended jail term of 10 days. Mayor Franz Woodworth warned that continued good behavior was required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland Coursey
N. Shafer St
Franz Woodworth
Coursey
Markets Cincinnati Produce and Livestock Prices
Market report lists egg, butter, potato, hog, cattle, calf, sheep prices and lots. notes early sales, weight-based bidding, and bulk ranges. Includes Nelsonville Egg Auction grades and prices. several mising values and unclear line items.
Four Drivers Arrested Over Weekend
Four drivers were fined over the weekend after arrests by the State Highway Patrol. Earl L. Spencer 19 Sumner was fined five dollars for unsafe operation after a crash with Ohio Fuel Gas Co vehicle driven by George D. King 39 Amesville Friday on Route 680. Ralph D. Well 20 Athens Route 4 Franz Woodworth and Frederick J. Bowman 30 Parkersburg were each fined ten dollars for speeding. Gilbert E. Smithson USA Washington DC was fined five dollars for crossing freshly painted highway centerlines by Ambros Jenkins McArthur justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Earl L. Spencer
Sumner
Justice of the Peace
Carl E. Parker
Tuppers Plains
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
George D. King
Amesville
Spencer
Ralph D. Well
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Frederick J. Bowman
Parkersburg
W. Va
Coolville
John Aiken
Gilbert E. Smithson
USA
Washington, D. C
Ambros Jenkins
McArthur Justice of the Peace
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
A list of admissions and newborns from Sheltering Arms Hospital includes major and minor surgeries for Clarabelle Coen Guysville Wayne Welch Albany Clyde Snyder Athens and Mrs Leslie Bradfield Athens Verna Sue Bickley The Plains Mrs Glenna Smith Shade John Stansbury Glouster accident Mrs George Staneart and daughter Shade Mrs Mary Potter Zaleski Nancy Scurlock Athens Mrs Audrey McNutt Glouster Emorean Green Athens E L Moorehead Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarabelle Coen
Guysville
Wayne Welch
Albany
Clyde Snyder
Athens
Leslie Bradfield
Verna Sue Bickley
the Plains
Glenna Smith
Shade
John Stansbury
Glouster
George Staneart
Mary Potter
Zaleski
Nancy Scurlock
Audrey McNutt
Emorean Green
E. L. Moorehead
Canton
OU Student Veterans Meeting Called to Complete Form 1908
Ohio University student veterans under PL 346 must attend one of two meetings in Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. to fill Form 1908 for subsistence carry over and leave pay. Wesley Miller of the Veterans Administration Education and Training Unit said the forms must be completed regardless of prior action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Wesley Miller
Veterans Administration Education and Training Unit
Real Estate Transfers In Athens County Noted For 30 Acre Parcel
Real estate transfers involve Charles E and Della Camer to Pearl W and Constance C Helwig both of Athens County on Lot 2332 Daltonhurst Addition Athens with conditions. Lorenzo R Radcliff of Athens to John King Massie in trust St Pauls Parish Athens 2 12 acres of Outlet 7 northwest corner with exceptions. John W and Ellen F E Niggemeyer of Athens to John King Massie in trust St Pauls Parish Athens subdivision of Inlet 1 2 610 square feet southeast corner. Amos T Bretz Delno Eva Bretz Edith and Arthur Deeter Carlos and Ethel Bretz Floyd and Blowder Bretz Luella and Clyde Parsons Bernice and Clyde Deeter Walter and Ellen Sams to Omer Secoy all of Athens County 30 acres in Athens Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E
Della L. Cameron
Pearl W
Constance C. Helwig
Athens County
Daltonhurst
Athens
Lorenzo R. Radcliff
John King Massie
St. Paul's Parish
Outlet
John W
Ellen FE. Niggemeyer
Amos T. Bretz
Delno
Eva Bretz
Edith
Arthur Deeter
Carlos
Ethel Bretz
Floyd
Blowder Bretz
Luella
Clyde Parsons
Bernice
Clyde Deeter
Walter
Ellen Sams
Omer
Grange to Hold Cookie Contest at Ames Meeting
Ames Grange plans a cookie baking contest for members at Tuesday's meeting led by Mrs. Howard Keirns. The event aims to engage members of the Ames community and showcase baking skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Grange
Amesville
The
Grange
Howard Keirns
Athens Man Rafael Johnson Dies After Heart Attack
Rafael R. Johnson 59 of 19 N Congress St died Sunday morning after a heart attack at the steering wheel of his car. He drove onto the Route 50 berm at Canaanville and collapsed. pronounced dead at Sheltering Arms Hospital. A WW I veteran, he served in France earning the Croix de Guerre and later held county treasurer, university purchasing agent posts and was active in veterans and civic groups. He is survived by daughter Margaret Fitzer, granddaughter Patty Lou, sister Mrs. W G Danford, and brother Blaine Johnson. Funeral services Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Jagers funeral home conducted by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Burial in Union Street Cemetery.
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Rafael R. Johnson
N. Congress St
Johnson
Canaanville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Infantry
Machine Gun Co
Athens
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
France
Sam
Europe
Ohio University
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
the Elks Lodge
First Christian Church
Margaret Fitzer
Patty Lou
W. G. Danford
Blaine Johnson
Mansfield
Mayme
Fire at Colonial Apartments Prompted Fire Call
Firemen were called out about 30 p.m. Sunday when trash burning in the furnace of the Colonial Apartments at Washington and College Streets threatened property. Fire Chief C. A. Parker said there was no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Apartments
Washington
College Streets
C. A. Parker
Marriage License Applications Dip in July After June Surge
After 29 couples sought licenses in June, July brought 18 as Dan Cupid took a brief break. Totals for June 31 and July 34 last year show a postwar rush easing. March and April led with 17 and 16 applicants, while most suitors were under 25 and several couples spanned ages 18 to 66.
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Dan Cupid
Dan
State St Speeder Fined 10 and Costs by Mayor
City police nabbed Bert Rice of Springfield on East State Street for driving 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. He pleaded innocent but was found guilty by Mayor Franz Woodworth and fined $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Woodworth
Bert Rice
Springfield
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Ing
West Virginia
Bateman
Shields
Snider
Garnett Cowdery
Cowdery
Ethel Randolph
Willie
Charles Shields
Clive Snider
Ford Friend
Chauncey Man
State Office
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Masonic Temple
H. G. Householder
Sec
Stoserman
Medical Service Department
Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association
E. Broad St
Columbus, Ohio
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
McGraner Is Named
Cincinnati Produce
U.S.A
U.S
Cincinnati Livestock
Nelsonville
Samackan Bensw
Edward Bober
Carl Johnson
Mill St
Robert Hollingsworth
Mgr
S. Court St
Second Ave
Gallipolis
Rafael Johnson
Jagers Funeral Home
Gilbert Courtney
Union St
Cupid
Uns
St. Speeder
Illiamson Triplife Furnace
Williamson Heater Company
Williamson Triplife
Harry Persons
G. H. Martin & Son
Richland Ave
Athens, Ohlo
Ohio Taverns
Clay Hicks
Queensboro
Fawcett
Chesterhill, Ohio
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