Siren Test Reveals Flaws Across Athens Area
Fire Chief Charles Dalton reports a civil defense siren test showed many dead spots in Athens. Eleven locations heard the siren clearly, six heard faintly, and twelve not at all, with hills and weather affecting reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dalton
Civil Defense
Athens City
Shafer and Coulson
Riverside
Depot
President
W. Mulberry
McKinley Ave
County Fairgrounds
Hastings Road
Morrison Brown Hill
Mechanicsburg
Blackburn Hill
Dalton
N. Congress St
Hillcrest
Utah
Peach Ridge
Stroud’s Run
Athens Hills
Tips From County Agent On Cicada Wasps Control
Athens residents heard guidance from Kenneth E. Ackerman county extension agent on Cicada Killers, large digger wasps nesting in lawns. They prey on other insects and rarely sting. control advised with thorough late evening or early morning applications of chlordane or DDT to infested areas. Wasps identified by 1.4 inch size and black body with yellow stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Kenneth E. Ackerman
Ackerman
Shade man found guilty of speeding in Municipal Court
Jack B. Friess of Shade was found guilty on a speeding charge in Municipal Court. He pleaded not guilty earlier and was fined $30 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack B. Friess
Shade
Five Persons Fined On Drunk Charges
Five persons charged by city police with intoxication pleaded guilty and were fined in Municipal Court. Three groups received $50 fines and costs for second offenses. First offenders Blythe Swart and Charles Rood were fined $25 and costs. Heavier second-offense fines went to Woodrow Withem, Raymond Carman, and Richmond Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe Swart
Mineral
Charles Rood
Coolville
Woodrow Withem
Washington St
Raymond Carman
New Marshfield
Richmond
Athens
Examination Set For Accountant Post in Columbus
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam for accountant and auditor jobs in Columbus with a salary from 5985 to 7030 dollars yearly. Applications must be filed by August 25 for early consideration and will be judged by experience and training, with a written test for non professionals. Local post office secretary or Executive Secretary, Board of U S Civil Service Examiners, Columbus, provide full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Rosser Fined for Driving Left of Center After Accident
Richard W. Rosser of New Marshfield pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to driving left of center after a Tuesday night accident on The Plains road. He was fined $10 and costs, treated for injuries at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Rosser
New Marshfield
Plains Road
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Minor two-vehicle crash reported near Logan
Athens Highway Patrol Post logs a minor sideswipe on Rt. 33 at the Rt. 664 junction a half mile north of Logan at 7 30 p m Wednesday involving Maxine Durst of Cheshire and Ester Hankison of Logan. No injuries and only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Highway Patrol
Maxine Durst
Cheshire
Ester Hankison
Logan
Rt. 33
Rt. 664
Local Youth to Enter Cadet School
Robert F. Wickham a 1956 Athens High School graduate heads to Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas for 12 weeks of officer training He is finishing his second year at Ohio University as a physics major and will study navigation for 40 weeks He is set to earn navigator wings and the rank of 2nd Lieutenant after the 52 week program and proceed to technical schooling for a specialized assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Wickham
Athens High School
Air Force
Wickham
Robert C. Wickham
Franklin Ave
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Ohio University
One Way Test Delayed for Court and Congress Streets
One way traffic setup for Court and Congress Streets may be postponed to late Friday afternoon. Police Chief Joseph Grogan said the delay depends on changing route markers, with state markers likely ready Friday morning. Northbound traffic will run on Court Street and southbound on Congress Street between Carpenter and President Streets during the test. A two to three month trial is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court
Congress Sts
Joseph Grogan
State Highway Department
Marietta
Court St
Congress St
Carpenter
President Sts
Former Columbus Newspaperman Dies
New York obituary notes Robert A. Wright Jr. age 58 a veteran newspaper cartoonist and 22 years with Associated Press News features died Wednesday of cancer. He previously worked for papers in Des Moines Omaha Columbus Ohio and Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert A. Wright Jr
Associated Press News
The
Des Moines
Omaha
Columbus
Ohio
Oklahoma City
Letart Couple Back From Two-Week Trip Abroad
Mr and Mrs Herbert Sayre and family of Letart returned from a two week trip visiting relatives in Clayton Indiana Detroit Michigan Mount Vernon Ohio and Mason City Iowa They also toured parks and made a brief Canadian visit before returning home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart
Herbert Sayre
Sayre
George Gladden
Clayton
Ind
Arthur Dunham
Detroit
Mich
Canada
Virgil Norris
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Guy Blessing
Mason City
Oakey Roush
Dallas Yeager
Ed Fry
Woman Electrocuted While Watering Lawn
Mrs. John Hippert, 33, of Cuyahoga Falls, was electrocuted Wednesday night after touching a plugged-in floor lamp while watering her back lawn with a garden hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
John Hippert
Cuyahoga Falls
Withdrawal Begins as Marines Depart Lebanon
Beirut Lebanon reports the first element of the withdrawing American Marine battalion sailing from Lebanon just after noon today. They are presumed to rejoin the 6th Fleet patrolling the eastern Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
Reservists Attend Two Weeks of Field Training
Three local Army reserve officers from the 209th Army Reserve Service Unit attend two weeks of field training at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation in Annville Pennsylvania. The officers are Lt. Col. Maxwell Pullen Major Taylon Culbert and Major Patrick D White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Reserve
Indiantown Gap
Military Reservation
Annville
Maxwell Pullen
Morris Ave
Taylon Culbert
Franklin Ave
Patrick D. White
E. State
209Th Army Reserve Service Unit
Changes Plea to Guilty in Municipal Court
Lawrence Clark of The Plains changed his plea from innocent to guilty on a dis orderly conduct charge in Municipal Court. He received a $50 fine and costs suspended, plus three months probation and required treatment at the Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center on University Terrace, with the complaint signed by his wife Velma Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Clark
Plains
Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center
University Terrace
Velma Clark
Rites for Mrs Sayers Set for 2 P M Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Jane Sayers 74 of Millfield Route 1 will be at Sayers and Sons Funeral Home at 2 p m Saturday conducted by Rev David Grubb Burial will be in W Union Street Cemetery She died Wednesday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital Friends may call at the funeral home anytime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Sayers
Millfield
Sayers and Sons Funeral Home
David Grubb
W. Union Street
Sayers
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mother Says Youth Murdered Daughter In Carrolton
Orlo J. Beckley, 17, charged with first degree murder in the July 15 shooting of 14 year old Thelma Sue Lloyd. Beckley pleads not guilty at arraignment after coroner ruled the death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Ohio
Orlo J. Beckley
Thelma Sue Lloyd
Beckley
Fire destroys car in Athens crash on Vore Ridge Road
A car driven by 23 year old Robert Sager of Athens went off the left side of Vore Ridge Road at 11 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle caught fire and burned after the crash, according to the Highway Patrol report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sager
Athens
Vore Ridge Road
Highway Patrol
Portland visitors honor birthdays and births
Mr. and Mrs. Ar los Guinn and daughter of Parkersburg visited Mrs. Guinns parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDade for Mrs. McDades birthday. Joe Gillilan Canton announce birth of daughter. grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gillilan and Mr. and Mrs. C E Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Arlos Guinn
Parkersburg
Guinn
Ralph McDade
McDade
Kenneth McLeod
Edwin McLeod
Homer Ieenhouer
Pomeroy
Charles Brewer
C. E. Johnson
Laurence Pratt
Mrs. Gillilan
Chester
Athens man arraigned on unsafe operation charge
Charles Lee of Athens Route 2 pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a city police charge of unsafe operation of his auto at Maplewood and Watt Streets. He posted a $30 bond for a hearing next Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee
Athens
Maplewood and
Watt Sts
VFW to Meet Friday Night at Local Hall
The VFW will hold a meeting Friday at 8 PM at the VFW Hall. Commander Bill Boyd announced the gathering for local veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Bill Boyd
TB Skin Tests Set For County Institutions
TB skin tests will be conducted in Athens County institutions starting Friday as part of a TB control program. Residents of the Athens County Home, the county jail, and the children's home will be tested Friday, with the rest home tested later. foster children will also be tested. Positive cases will receive chest X rays for final diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Boocks
Coun
Athens County
Child Welfare Board
Health Department
Ohio University Freshman Camp at Tar Hollow Park
The Ohio University YMCA Freshman Camp will run September 11 to 13 at Tar Hollow State Park near Londonderry. Camp Director Steve Hamm announces campus life topics, with deans and athletic staff speakers. A $10 fee covers transport, lodging, meals, and a one year YMCA membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Ymca
Tar Hollow State Park
Londonderry
Steve Hamm
Athens
YMCA
Eaton
Dave Wolford
Stewart Ave
Mansfield
Henry Scott
Elsie Ave
Cincinnati
Real Estate Transfers List Includes Athens Parcels
Real estate transfers show Atwell M. Wallace to Phi Delta Theta Club in Athens. Frank H. Miller transfers to Arthur McMullen in Canaan. Carrie M. Gainer moves to Geraldine Barnhouse in Carthage via Guysville Route 3. Elmer Gabriel sells to Sue Harrell in Athens. Julia L. Cable et al. to Clarence T. Flowers in Athens. Dwight H. Rutherford to Clarence J. Snow and Cleona Snow in Athens. John G. Kline to John D. Bridge in Athens. Adam Brandeberry to Donald R. Brunty and Agnes R. Brunty with Detroit addressed buyers. Oscar Findling in Coolville transfers to Harvey F. Knapp in Troy Township Vienna West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwell M. Wallace
Phi Delta Theta Club
Athens
Frank H. Miller
Arthur McMullen
Canaan
Carrie M. Gainer
Coolville
Geraldine Barnhouse
Guysville
Carthage
Elmer Gabriel
Sue Harrell
Wellston
Julia L. Cable
Clarence T. Flowers
Dwight H. Rutherford
Clarence J. Snow
Cleona Jo Snow
John G. Kline
John D
Bridge
Adam Brandeberry
Donald R. Brunty
Agnes R. Brunty
Detroit
Mich
Oscar Findling
Harvey F. Knapp
Vienna
W. Va
Troy Township
Sheltering Arms Hospital Births and Admits
Births include a son for Mrs. Marcus Powell of Athens Route 3 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. William Ryan of Athens. Admissions list Mrs. Clarence Blackford Athens, Robert Christy Athens Route 3. discharges include Mrs. H. E. Jones Athens. Also noting Mrs. Ronald Perry and daughter Radcliffe. Mrs. Glen Lowe and daughter Radcliffe. Mrs. C. T. Josten and a son Athens. Richard Rosser New Marshfield. Blood used 1 pints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Powell
Athens
William Ryan
Clarence Blackford
Robert Christy
H. E. Jones
Ronald Perry
Radcliffe
Glen Lowe
C. T. Josten
Richard Rosser
New Marshfield
Nelsonville Man Fined After Reckless Driving Plea
Robert Joe Reeves aged 33 of Nelsonville pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a State Highway Patrol charge of reckless operation and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Joe Reeves
Nelsonville
Warm Humid Weather Continues Visit Here
Athens endured another typical summer day with similar conditions expected. Poston Station recorded a high of 88 and a low of 65 yesterday. The overnight low was 64 with the current temperature at 74 degrees at 8 30 this morning.
Woman Pleads Guilty to 65 in 50 Zone on Route 50
Claudia Lynn Bolin age 22 of Albany Route 3 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to driving 65 mph in a 50 mph zone on Route 50. She was fined 15 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Lynn Bolin
Albany
Laughlin Pleads Guilty in City Court
Charlie Ben Laughlin aged 20 of 8 Wolfe Street pleaded guilty in municipal court to unsafe operation. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ben Laughlin
Wolfe St
Porter families gather for Johnson home visit
Guests including Joe Gillilan from Canton and Ollie Sayre from Columbus joined Mr and Mrs C E Johnsons in Porter. Additional visitors came from Long Bottom Chester Athens Akron and others including DeLong Blosser Deem and Price families. The gatherings included relatives from Pittsburgh Vienna Salineville and Murraysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
C. E. Johnson
Joe Gillilan
Canton
Ollie Sayre
Columbus
Emerson Johnson
Long Bottom
Elsie Roush
Roy Gillilan
Chester
Clyde Johnson
Earl Jewett
James Jiiden
Galway
W. Va
Edyth Bigley Smith
Ray Mynard
Akron
Elmer Jewett
DeSoto
Kan
Ralph Wickline
Sharon Haste
Athens
Harry Price
Donna
Pittsburgh
Annie Price
Art Deen
Vienna
Charles DeLong
Wilma Wells
Ira Blosser
Salineville
Wilkie Larson
Charles Hilton
Henry Deem
Belpre
A. M. Deem
Albert Furst
Barberton
Dora Blosser
Gayle Price
East Liverpool
Harry Stoats
Murraysville
Stoats
Man Fined For Driving 65 In 35 Zone On Columbus Rd
Richard Wayne Dailey, 30, Ath ens Route 2, was fined $35 and costs on his guilty plea in Municipal Court to a city police charge of driving 65 mph in a 35 mph zone on Columbus Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wayne Dailey
Athens
Columbus Rd
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Rowe
Norwalk
Furniture City
Vance-Leach Furniture
W. State St
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Mrs. Sayers
Poston Station
Trip
Fritz Wheaton
W. Union St
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Oxford
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