Good Work Law Is Workers Vote Good Work Law Is Workers Vote
John Rooney of the Ohio CIO urged all workers to register and vote to advance labor in Ohio. He criticized unregistered workers as harming the movement and noted Ohio UAW benefits lag behind other states. Rooney faulted a last year unemployment revision that hinders job finds. Monck urged tax relief and opposed sales taxes, favoring flexible taxes to aid purchasing power and curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
John Rooney
Ohio Cio
United Auto Workers’ Region 2
Rooney
Rooney Rooney
Lausche
Harold Mouck
UAW
Monck
Two Athens Men Jailed For Drunken Driving
Eldon Byrne, 66, of 237 E State St, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to drunk driving. He received a $225 fine with six month license suspension, $75 suspended, and one year probation. Fred L Sapp, 44, of 64 Morris Ave, was fined $125 with three month license suspension and three days confinement.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
Eldon Byrne
E. State St
Byrne
Fred L. Sapp
Morris Ave
Come and Save at Amesville
Small town overhead keeps prices low for Howe. plumbing supplies and lumber of all kinds. See us for great value on plumbing and building materials in Amesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Howe
New Fire Chief Announces Provisional Fireman Appointment
Fire Chief Charles Danon announced a provisional 30 day appointment for Danny G Arnold 27 of 30 Currier St as regular fireman. Arnold a former Economy Cab Co employee is married with two children. The appointment leaves one post vacant. Oxley Avon Pl was suspended for unauthorized absence and insubordination with a hearing set Friday.
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Charles Danon
Danny G. Arnold
Currier St
Arnold
Economy Cab Co
Hhas
Cris P. Oxley
Avon PI
Oxley
Partition suit seeks division of Circle Hill land in Dover Township
An order confirms and distributes sheriff sale funds from a partition suit filed by R W Wolf against Dora Phillips and 49 others. About 65 acres in Circle Hill, Dover Township, will be divided among heirs. Sheriff Bateman sold to Raymond C and Dorothy E Walker for 9250 dollars. Costs and taxes amount to 1061.69, draining the sale proceeds.
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Circle Hill
Common Pleas Court
R W. Wolf Wolf
Dora Phillips
Dover Township
George Bateman
Raymond C
Dorothy E. Walker
Grade A milk distributors listed by health department
The Athens City County Health Department released a list of Grade A milk distributors in the area. It urges using Grade A milk since pasteurization kills most bacteria while preserving milk qualities. Included dairies are Fairmont Foods Easler's Hope Bel-Park Belpre Broughtons Crystal Nelsonville Pure Milk United and Vinton Hills.
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Athens City-County
Fairmont Foods
Easler’s
Hope
Athens
Bel-Park
Belpre
Broughtons and
Crystal
Marietta
Nelsonville Pure Milk
Nelsonville
United
Waterford
Vinton Hills
McArthur
Albany School approves mass produced shower system plan
Albany School Board last night unanimously accepted a new three stage shower system for both boys and girls. The system will handle 60 students in about three minutes with three water streams and cost an extra 2715 dollars, projected to save water and keep students on time for next classes. The board also discussed playground space land needs and bus driver exams with repairs to the building not delaying fall term.
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Aotal
George Bean
South- Ulate
Ohio
Albany High School
Mrs Anne Martin Dies at 85 Near McArthur
Mrs Anna Martin 85 died at her daughter’s home near McArthur Tuesday afternoon. She was preceded in death by husband Jaret and five brothers and three sisters. Survived by daughter, a son Pearl of Prattsville, five grandchildren and several great grandchildren, and sister Mrs Etta Elliott of Albany. Funeral arrangements pending the grandsons’ arrival from service. Friends may call at Mrs Allen’s home after Thursday when the body will be returned from Bigony Funeral Home in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Martin
Allen
McArthur
Jaret
Martin
Pearl
Prattsville
Etta Elliot
Albany
Kiwanis Club Plans Eighth Kids Day September Event
Athens Kiwanis Club announces the eighth annual Kids Day to be celebrated September 22 with local activities planned by a committee led by Pat Collins. Members include Frank Batdorff Fred Hampton Max Kinnear Ken Wooger Duteh Keleh and H. H. Hendrix. The program supports youth through locally tailored activities.
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Kiwanis Club
Otwanis International
Earl Washburn
Washburn
Athens
Pat Collins
Frank Batdorff
Fred Hampton
Max Kinnear
Ken Wooger
Duteh Keleh
H. H. Hendrix
Kiwanis
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
Births list several families with new children including Mr and Mrs Amos Weeks Trimble Route 1 a son and Mr and Mrs Gary Scott Athens a daughter. Other births and three discharges noted along with admissions for Vilas Nail Athens Mrs Werdell Moore The Plains and others.
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Amos Weeks
Trimble
Gary Scott
Athens
Clarence Hanning
Albany
Admissions Vilas Nail
Werdell Moore
the Plains
Richard Rutkoskie
Clarence Kenney
Free on One Charge Arrested on Another
An Athens Township jury found Elston Mace of Carbondale not guilty of selling beer to a minor. He was promptly served with a warrant for disturbing the peace at the Millview Inn on July 28 and pleaded innocent to that count. He was released on a $50 appearance bond with a Friday hearing set.
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Athens Township
Elston Mace
Carbondale
Mace
Millview Inn
Edna Joseph
Helen H. Viola P. Widdoes
el Trout
H. G. Householder
Florence Kines
Sylvia Hoskinson
Garnet Musgrave
Thelma Hope
Frances Strawn
Joan P. Porter
Ray McCune
Athens
Land
C. C. Baker
Marriage Licenses and Divorces in Athens Area
Marriage licenses issued for Warren H Hope and Bernice Rae Andrews both of Athens. Bobby Joe Williams of Logan and Elizabeth Clark of Nelsonville. Howard E Baker and Goldie Founds of Colville. Orvil Midkiff Jr of Nelsonville and Almo Jo Anderson of Nelsonville. Leslie H Irwin and Louise Tower, both of Athens. Vivian Saunders sues for divorce from Omer Saunders in Common Pleas Court after his felony conviction and current penitentary status. asks restore Green surname. Weather notes show above normal warmth upcoming with light precipitation. local temps and forecasts included. Muffler violation leads to $5 fine for Eugene A Wolfe of Athens Route 4. Speeding fines: Ronald J Hanning of Athens $25.
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Warren H. Hope
Athens
Bernice Rae Andrews
Bobby Joe Williams
Logan
Elizabeth Clark
Nelsonville
Howard E. Baker
Colville
Goldie Founds
Orvil Midkiff, Jr
Almo Jo Anderson
Leslie H. Irwin
Louise Tower
Vivian Saunders
Common Pleas
Omer Saunders
Ohio
Columbus
Green
Credit Data To Be Taken For Local Survey
Consumer credit information on auto mobiles and homes will be collected locally during the week of Aug 20 for the Current Population Survey by the Census Bureau of Cincinnati. The data will aid the Federal Reserve in studying national consumer credit trends and cover auto purchases from 1954 to mid 1956, house purchases including mortgage status, plus household equipment, income, and TV ownership. Mrs. Theresa Hines of Athens will conduct the local survey in cooperation with the Cincinnati district.
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Consumer Credit
Census Bureau of
Cincinnati
Board of Governors of
The
Federal Reserve System
Theresa Hines
Athens
Will Be Back at OL Despite 16 Fractures
Ohio University junior Jerry Rocque plans to return to school after suffering 16 skull fractures and four jaw fractures from a car crash caused by a wheel detaching from an improperly placed bearing. He believes a safety belt might have prevented his injuries. The accident occurred near Bridgeport as Rocque was traveling from Glencoe after attending his uncle el Stewart’s funeral. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Jagers Funeral Home at 4 p.m. Burial will follow at New England Cemetery. He is survived by sister Mrs. Jessie Smith of Barlow.
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Jerry Rocque
Ohio University
Rocque
Bridgeport
Ohio
Glencoe
el Stewart
Jagers Funeral
New England
Jessie Smith
Barlow
Smith
One Car Crash on Route 682 No Injuries Reported
State Highway Patrol investigated a single vehicle crash on Route 682 Tuesday at 5 40 p m. E Thomas 25 of 460 Richland Ave lost control on a curve at the Lower Plains and overturned the car. No injuries were reported though front yard damage was noted where the vehicle landed. Funeral services for Eliphus Light Selby 74 Athens Route 1 will be Thursday at 2 p m at John Jagers and Sons Funeral Home with Rev Carl Wooten in charge. Athens Chapter Demolay to meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. attendees planning to attend conclave urged to attend.
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State Highway Patrol
E. Thomas
Richland Ave
Lower Plains
Eliphus
Demolay
Athens
Order of Demolay
Masonic Temple
Real Estate Transfers In Athens County Listings
Real estate transfers from Athens County involve numerous parcels and buyers. Names include M B Baker to Glen Blake in Troy Township. Winnie Holsinger to Earl Tolliver in Lee Township. Majel Lawrence to George Bateman in Gillett Howards addition Athens. Henry T Collins to Cyrus L. Bise in Troy Township. Blance Eckard to Kenneth Wolfe in James Patterson's addition Amesville. Marie Kelley Hall to W W Patton in Moore's addition Athens. Addie Davies to Albert Payton in Verity. Andrew Moore to A M Williamson in Athens County. Clarence L Meek to Arthur Sapp in William Bowkleys addition Glouster. Oliver F Rowland to Robert A Sebring in Hughes-Rowland addition Athens. Betty Ann Addington to Conrad Wilson and Zane Transit Lines in Trimble. Selby Cox to Herbert Harris in Watkins addition Athens. Joe T Matheny to Billy E Duvall in Nelsonville. William F Baker to Jack Rowland in Armstrong-Hydes addition Nelsonville. Sylvia Matheny to Garnet McCollister and to Leroy Bond in Ackley’s addition Nelsonville. Travis Chesser to William Bartels in Trimble Township Glouster. Kathleen Pack to Dorthy Richardson in Nelsonville. Frank Eaves to H M Stokes in Trimble Township Glouster. Waldo Allen to Charles Brandeberry in Troy Township Coolville. Harry V Trout to Robert Hartman in Glouster. Joseph Vanity to Earl Ruston in City Athens lot 1296. Ella B White to Andre Moore in Lee Township Albany. N L Russell to Eldon Kenney in Athens Township. Wilson Gilbert to Gladys Gilbert in Athens Township. James D Dickson to Gerald Meek in Lee Township.
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M Michael B. Baker
Athens County
Glen Blake
Troy Township
Winnie Holsinger
Earl Tolliver
Lee Township
Majel Lawrence
George Bateman
Gillett Howards
Athens
Henry T. Collins
Cyrus L.’ Bise
Blance Eckard
Kenneth Wolfe
Billy E. Duvall
Nelsonville
William F. Baker
Jack Rowland
Armstrong-Hydes
Sylvia Matheny
Garnet McCollister
Ackley
Leroy Bond
Travis Chesser
Columbus
William Bartels
Glouster
Trimble
Kathleen Pack
Dorthy Richardson
Frank Eaves
Pontiac
Mich
H. M. Stokes
Trimble Township
Waldo Allen
Coolville
Charles Brandeberry
Harry V. Trout
Robert Hartman
Joseph Vanity
Earl Ruston
City of Athens
Ella B. White
Albany
Andre Moore
N. L. Russell
Eldon Kenney
Athens Township
Wilson Gilbert
Gladys Gilbert
James D. Dickson
Gerald Meek
Exhibition Planned For Driver Education Workshop
Ohio University driver education workshop hosts a Thursday traffic safety demo led by Wenzel Morris of Nationwide Insurance at 2 45 pm on Court Street. Police and student drivers test stopping a equipped car under emergency cues, with Friday surveys results and senior instructors sharing insights with Chief Grogan and Corporal Henderson of the Highway Patrol. Area teachers and student drivers listed include Luther Bates Leo Duffy William Harkins Charles Wyda David Carmichael Virginia Gilmore Suzanne Eliott Donna Shay.
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Ohio University
Wenzel Morris
Nationwide Insurance Company
Court St
J. B. Grogan
Robert Henderson
Ohio Highway Patrol
Pro- Trams
Luther Bates
Rom Wellston
Leo Duffy
Sorning
William Harkins
Stockport
Charles Wyda
Rom Nelsonville
David Carmichael
Virginia Gilmore
Suzanne Eliott
Donna Shay
Cancer Drive Donations Near Five Thousand Mark
The Athens County Cancer Society drive nears $5000 with $4326 collected and $575 pledged by The McBee Co. employees. Local subdivisions and listed chairs contributed substantial sums, with 50 percent of funds staying in Athens County for service and education, 25 percent for research, and 25 percent for education, administration, and other needs. Twenty one patients have been served and 2500 dressings distributed.
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Athens County Cancer Society
Josephine Risch
McBee Co
Ames Bern
Harry Henry
Alexander
Francis Lavelle
Carthage
Ralph Henry
Dover
Burg Johnston
Canaan
Armour Skinner Lee
Mary Pearman
Rome
Lord Cook
Waterloo
Lucy Steinmeyer
George Beverage
Troy
Askins
Baugherty
Wayne Harris
Athens
T. C. Porter
Robert Williams
Risch
Athens County
Athens Bankers Given Committee Assignments
Two Athens bankers received key committee roles in the Ohio Bankers Association. E. Paul Cotton of the Bank of Athens was named chairman of the installment credit committee. R. C. Cook of The Security Bank was named a member of the savings committee.
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Aimens
Ohio
E. Paul Cotton
Bank of Athens
R. C. Cook
Ashier
the Security Bank
Sangs
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F. H. Gifford Co
Amesville, Ohio
New Man
Force
Health Dept
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Athens National Bank
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ban Adams
Hazel Burton
James Breeze
David Herron
Harry Haning
Francis White
Gary Thornton
Ralph Slaughter
Il Sdaraaa
Eugene A. Wolfe
Speeder
Ronald J. Hanning
Ith
Elby Services
Earl Sex
Earl F. Mathews, Inc
General Insurance
Earl F. Mathews
Ear A. Hooper
Athens County Insurance Agents Assn
Security Bank Bidg
Cancer Drive
Plains Phone
Conrae Cleaners
Plains
Elberfeld
Oro
Westinghouse
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