New Firemen Start Work in Athens Council
Athens city council learned two of four new firemen would begin duties Tuesday morning after a June authorization. Mayor Mickle announced Edwin Goodwin and Clyde Smith reported for duty. another exam for two fire posts and one police position would occur at the first possible day. Parking meter plans were discussed but postponed. overnight street parking rules remained unclear. A resident complained about driveway obstructions and a no parking sign was recommended. Transfers totaling 3000 dollars were approved and two council members named to fire and police pension boards. Mickle’s June fines report of 1953.72 was approved.
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Athens
William P. Mickle
Civil Service Board
Mickle
Edwin Goodwin
Clyde
Smith
Ari Council
Police Department
College
W. Union St
Congress West
Union
Safety Service
Daniel A. Pierce
Firemen's Pension Board
Policemen's Board
Wade Bean
R. H. White
B. F. Cutler
Vern Vorhes
Lions Hear Ohio University Fund Associate Director
George A. Banks outlined the Ohio University Fund as definite aid to Athens. The non profit fund, started in 1945 by alumni and residents, supports library and student aid, research, and general needs. It sponsors the Ohio History and Government Tests with scholarships and trips for top students.
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George A. Banks
Ohio University Fund
Lions Club
Athens
University
Ohio
A. T. Volwiler
Commissioners Approve Bills for Limestone Purchase
The county commissioners approved bills totaling 2821.60 at a Monday meeting. They earmarked 2800 for the fair board, and 21.60 for welfare worker mileage. 500 tons of limestone from Albany Stone Quarry Co. will be delivered by county trucks to Rome Township roads at 1.90 per ton.
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Fair Board
Rome Township
Albany Stone Quarry Co
Worker Injured As Derrick Falls At Ohio University Dorm
Homer Buckley, 33, of Carbondale, was hospitalized with leg injuries after a derrick he operated toppled while lifting stone on the new Men's Dormitory addition at Ohio University. Foreman Ray Daniels cited insufficient base weight for the accident.
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Carbondale
Homer Buckley
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ohio University
Buckley
Ray Daniels
H. W. Miller Construction Company
Athens Council 15 Meeting Notice
The Athens Council 15 will meet on Wednesday at 7 30 p m with visiting members welcome. This notice comes from William Leaders, master.
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Athens Council 15
William Leaders
Births Admitted and Dissmissals With 4-H Meeting Cancelled
Mr and Mrs Ralph L Berry of Athens announce a son. Mr and Mrs Robert Morhead of Lancaster report a daughter. Admitted include Mrs Sarah Deardoff Athens major surgery and several others for various medical needs. The 4 H Meet of the Senior Club is cancelled. Next meeting Sept 21.
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Ralph L. Berry
Athens
Robert Morhead
Lancaster
Sarah Deardoff
Inez Sabo
Glouster
Homer Buckley
New Marshfield
John Smith
Albany
Dave DuBois
Martha Hardesty
Edna Everett
Trimble
Harley Wemmer
Ruth Blaker
Delinquency Charges Filed in Stewart Family Shooting Case
Carl Meek 44 of Stewart Route 1 awaits juvenile court action on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The charge stems from a fight during which his 13 year old son Don allegedly fired a gun, killing Lewis Meek 60. Don is under observation in Columbus. Meek is jailed awaiting arraignment with no hearing date set.
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Carl “Beanie” Meek
Stewart Route 1
Lewis Meek
Carl
Don H
Columbus
Bureau of Juvenile Research
Carl Meek
Ohio
Meek
Two jailed on charge of non support in Athens County
Two men faced juvenile court on non support charges. Holly Showalter of Chauncey received a one year jail term with a possible release if he secures an employer to vouch for payments. Guy Kelley of Vinton County was jailed after not posting a $1000 bond following a non support plea and related suits over a divorce and paternity claim.
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Athens County
Holly Showalter
Chauncey
John Newcomb
Betty Colley
Sugar Creek
Showalter
Judge Newcomb
Guy Kelley
Vinton County
Gertrude Reed
Athens
Kelley
Reed
Floyd Bolin Post to Meet at Armory Wednesday Night
Floyd Bolin Post Veterans of Foregun Wars will meet at the Armory on Wednesday at 7 30 p m William D Boyd commander said refreshments will be served after the meeting
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Floyd Bolin Post
William D. Boyd
Legion Post To Elect New Officers
Officers of K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion will be elected at a meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m., according to commander Sam Alvarez.
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Legion Post
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Sam Alvarez
County Road Work Listed By Engineer
Athena County Engineer John Dowler said the department completed 30 miles of regrading and ditching in the first half of 1949 and will regrade and ditch at least 40 more miles by year end. He announced Diack topping by Maintenance Co on 1.25 miles of Vore Ridge .75 miles on Salem Road and 235 miles on the New Marshfield Mineral Road. Roads regraded to date include Vore Ridge Salem Union-Luhrig-Salem Roe Rorick New Marshfield-Dowler Ridge Jones-New Maranfield Johnson-Bolin Enton Cameron Robb-Ridge Townhouse and Longun.
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Athena
John Dowler
Brat
Dowler
Heway Maintenance Co
Vore Ridge
Salem
New Marshfield Mineral
Community leaders urged education program reform
Willard RB Barker Athens new school superintendent urged a community effort involving schools churches and parents to counter false youth ideas. He criticized the belief that education guarantees financial security and said youth need a Christian philosophy of living and responsibility beyond just earning a living.
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Willard RB. Barker
Athens
Athens Rotary Club
Barker
Hocking Valley Brewing Co. Liquidation Ordered
The Hocking Valley Brewing Co. of Nelsonville was dissolved by common pleas court order after receiver L. G. Worstell Jr. cited failed capital reorganization. The firm aimed to raise 50000 by stock but could not secure finances, facing 78440 in claims including a $15000 Drydock Coal mortgage. Former officers Alban Paas and Asbeck were summoned for examination. appraisers Vorhes Pico and Manson appointed. Priser, the manager, to resolve his account per receiver's request.
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Hocking Valley Brewing Co
Nelsonville
Common Pleas Court
L. G. Worstell, Jr
Nied
Brewing Company
Worstell
Drydock Coal Co
Drydock Company
Edward Alban
Edward Paas
R. J. Asbech
Roy D. Williams
Ed Vern Vorhes
Carl Pico
Glouster
Eugene Manson
G. D. Priser
Priser
Pricer
Kiwanis Hears Health Official Knight Recalls Funny Travel Tales
Dr. Carlisle P. Knight of Delaware spoke to Kiwanis about humorous incidents from his years as a top U S Public Health Service official. He began practice in 1904, joined the Navy Medical Service in 1910, and retired in 1944. He today directs Delaware maternal, child, and crippled health services.
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Kiwanis
Carlisle P. Knight
Delaware
U.S. Public Health Service
Knight
U. S. Navy Medical Service
Public Health Service
Doctor Knight
State of
Laton Fined For Unsafe Operation In New Rochelle
Ernest Laton 43 of New Rochelle was fined five dollars with costs suspended after pleading guilty to unsafe operation. Mayor W P Mickle ordered the penalty Tuesday following his arrest by city police.
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Ernest Laton
New Rochel
Costa
W. P. Mickle
Laton
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