Unemployment Claims Rise in Athens Area 1946
The Athens field office notes a rise in unemployment claims reflecting broader conditions. H. H. Sands cites returning war workers and veterans lacking training as factors. June 1945 to 1946 showsApplications increasing from 121 to 3856, veteran claims from 98 to 2634, with job placements dropping from 63 to 36. Athens County lists 138 skilled workers seeking work, including carpenters and mechanics, while housing costs and living expenses hinder employment. A recruitment drive offered 9.12 an hour with board and room, yet only 2 of 116 accepted.
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Vuas
Sands
Athens County
Seven More Returned Servicemen Named by Board
Selective Service Board No 1 in Athens County reports seven additional servicemen returning from duty this week. The list includes Harold E Exline Millfield Edward Oskey Jr Jacksonville Wobert E Cooper Athens Coy D Higginbotham Albany Amos A Barnhart Guysville Ernest W Morris Glouster and Don E Whited Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board No. 1
Athens County
Harold E. Exline
Millfield
Edward Oskey, Jr
Jacksonville
Wobert E. Cooper
Athens
Coy D. Higginbotham
Albany
Amos A. Barnhart
Guysville
Ernest W. Morris
Glouster
Don E. Whited
Seven Arrests Reported By State Patrol Over Weekend
Seven arrests were recorded by the State Highway Patrol over the weekend with four for speeding. Wilbur J. Riggs 22 Nelsonville and John E. Brown 21 Columbus were fined by Acting Mayor Steve Wilson on Route 33. John R. Davy 20 Washington DC was fined by Mayor Franz Woodworth on Route 33 near Athens. Howard E. Fleming 35 Charleston West Virginia fined by Mayor John Aiken on Route 50. Harry E. Thompson 23 Wilkesville cited on Route 7 near Pomeroy and fined by Mayor George Howell for unsafe operation. Donald E. Dickson 41 Albany fined by Mayor Woodworth for lacking a current driver license. John H. Levis 28 Carpenter cited on Route 689 near Albany for driving on the wrong side after an accident with G Ward Phillips 38 Nelsonville on the gravel road. No injuries and minor damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Nelsonville
Wilbur J. Riggs
John E. Brown
Columbus
Steve Wilson
John R. Davy
Washington, D. C
Franz Woodworth
Athens
Howard E. Fleming
Charleston
W. Va
Coolville
John Aiken
Harry E. Thompson
Wilkesville
Pomeroy
George Howell
Woodworth
Donald E. Dickson
Albany
John H. Levis
Carpenter
Justice of the Peace
Three Men Fined in Mayor's Court in Athens
Washington DC driver aged 46 failed to appear and forfeited a $20 bond after being cited for unsafe operation. Athens residents N L Russell, 39, and Oba Rhodes, 50, faced charges for unlawful wiring installation and intoxication respectively. Russell urged innocence, waived jury trial, and was fined $25 plus costs, while Rhodes pleaded guilty and paid $5 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
Woodworth
Ben JG. Crosby
N. L. Russell
Athens
Russell
Rusisel
Oba Rhodes
County Extension Office Moves to Fairgrounds
Villa Tippie reports the County Extension Office moves from the Post Office building to the Fairgrounds Junior Fair Building from August 20 to 23. The office will be open daily 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. while the move is completed.
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County
Fairgrounds
Villa Tippie
Tragic Vergarola Beach Blast Kills 43 in Trieste
A deadly explosion on a Trieste beach at Vergarola kills 43 and injures 57 as several mines detonate simultaneously. Authorities report a catastrophic incident with widespread casualties and an ongoing rescue effort.
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Trieste
iVergarola
Paul Herbert to Speak at Athens County Fair
Paul M. Herbert Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor will address the Athens County Fair from the bandstand at 7 p.m. Thursday August 1. Introduction by Sen. Stanley Mechem. Fairgrounds crowding as preparations plus harness racing, fireworks, Hayride show, Saddle Horse show and Western Horse Show headline four days of events with late exhibitors welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Herbert
Athens County
Herbert
Sen
Stanley
Mechem
IWLW
McGraner Day State Official Named at DAV Convention
Ernest McGraner of Athens was chosen one of three executive committee members at the 25th Annual Disabled American Veterans convention in Columbus. Charles R. Click of Dayton was elected state commander of the Ohio Department. Delegates set next year’s convention for Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest McGraner
Athens
Columbus
Associated Press
Charles R. Click
Dayton
Ohio
Mansfield
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
notices show Mr and Mrs Walter Canode of Carpenter welcomed a son. admissions include Mrs Mamie Henry of Athens after major surgery and Arthur Nan Williams and Opal Murphy of Athens with Sam Laughlin also listed. Toward Fields Athens observed. dismissals include Mrs Clifford Parmiter and son from Guysville and Margaret Williams Athens along with Ronald Chapman Auty Hamilton Albany Adam Sherwood Late Gaston all Athens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Canode
Carpenter
Mamie Henry
Athens
Nan Williams
Opal Murphy
Sam Laughlin
Toward Fields
Clifford Parmiter
iGuysville
Margaret Williams
Ronald Chapman
Auty Hamilton
Albany
Adam Sherwood
Gaston
Sunday Warmest Day in a Week With 85 Degrees
The warmest day in a week reached 85 degrees Sunday before thunderstorms cooled readings to 65. By 9:40 am Monday the thermometer was at 74, with Saturday high at 78. Rainfall measured 0.54 inches as the river rose to 3.37 feet this morning, reported by weather observer Mrs. C Nh France.
Local soldiers favor proposed blues uniforms in Athens
Soldiers stationed in Athens discuss the Army Quartermaster Corps plan for new blue dress uniforms with gold trim, identical for officers and enlisted. Capt John E Lynch and Sgt Elmer W Oliver back the change as a morale boost and practical for dress occasions. others offer tweaks and concerns about Cape, raincoat, and color shades.
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Auaut
Ume Wees
Dutch Harbor
Teheran
Calcutta
Normandy
Quartermaster Corps
G.I
Athens
John E. Lynch
Bloomington
Ind
Ohio University
Elmer W. Oliver
Marietta
3539Th Army Service Unit
Oliver
Harold Buck
Maplewood Dr
Buck
Army
Francis M. Petro
Knox' sVille
Tenn
Petro
Navy
Albin
D.ps
D.P
Civil War Rejectee To Be 104 Thursday
West Palm Beach resident Lewis W. Brown, once deemed too small for the Civil War, is preparing to celebrate his 104th birthday this Thursday. He told a reporter that living harmoniously and peacefully shortens his day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach, Fla
Lewis W. Brown
Youth Dies Two Hurt In Auto Truck Crash
A collision near Middletown yesterday killed Robert Buell of Osborn Ohio and injured two companions Gene Marie 17 Dayton Ohio and Jack Lambert 18 Dayton Ohio. Gardiner Mulloy Miami Florida defeated Ted Schroeder Los Angeles to win the Newport Casino Tennis Tourney singles title 6 1 2 6 14 12 6 3.
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Middletown
Here
Robert Buell
Osborn, O
Gene Marie
Dayton, O
Jack Lambert
Dayton
Mulloy Wias
Newport
R. T
Gardner Mulloy
Miami
Fla
Ted Schroeder
Los Angeles
Newport ‘Casino
OPA Ruling Raises Beer Prices Across Board
The Office of Price Administration announces a one cent rise for a glass or small bottle of beer and a two cent increase for 32 ounce bottles. The measure, aimed at easing revenue shortfalls amid tighter beer supplies and higher brewer costs, requires new OPA posters and applies to draught beer and 7 to 12 ounce bottles.
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OPA
Tneal
Mrs. Dorotha McKibben Dies in Zaleski at 75
Dorotha McKibben 75 lifelong Zaleski resident died Monday at her home Funeral services by Rev O C Lockwood at Zaleski Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 pm Friends may call at Writsel funeral home in McArthur She is survived by four children and six grandchildren The children are Clifton R Columbus Melvin Ashland Goldie Laser Zaleski and Mary Allis Columbus
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Zaleskki
Dorotha McKibben
Zaleski
O. C. Lockwood
Zaleski Methodist Church
Writsel
McArthur
McKibben
Clifton R
Columbus
Melvin
Ashland
Goldie Laser
Mary Allis
Social Notes From Eden
Eden community notes list visits and gatherings among residents. Emma Mae Holsinger spent Sunday with Leona Hauber while Ashley Adams returned to St. American after vacation. P R Randolph and family planned Canada vacation, with Clarestene Randolph visiting Martha Barber. Several other locals visited relatives in Greenfield and Wellsburg, and many Eden residents attended a ball game at The Plains last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Darbety
Hocking Port
Lucille Darbety
William Boho
Greenfield
Paul Haubert
P. R. Randolph
Shelia Mae Cook
Wellsburg
Eden
the Plains
Eisenhower Honored With Mexico's Top Civil and Military Orders
General Dwight D. Eisenhower was decorated Saturday with Mexico's highest civil and military honors. George Washington reportedly selected the future site of Pittsburgh as a favorable fort location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menico
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mexico
George Washington
Pittsburgh
Athens County Fair Horse Show Features Top Entries
The Athens County Fair Horse Show on Thursday August 22 offers 14 classes with $1,000 in cash awards and trophies. Notable entrants include De Bunkin Mystery Mac Dare Me Hula Maid Wonder Boy Pistol Pete Sweet William Flicka Vivian Flash Joe Jo Billy and many local riders from Athens Circleville Logan and other towns. The program showcases jumpers ponies five gaited and three gaited horses with notable champions and young riders making their debuts.
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W.R. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Athens County Fair
Ohio
de Bunkin
Vallery and Douglas
Waverly, C
Howard Douglas
DeBunkin
Blues
Georgetown
Chillicothe
Rocky Fork
Headley Hunt
Columbus
Hamilton
Cedarwood Farm
Mystery Mac
Beryln Stanhope
Lancaster
Chicago
Dare Me
Sciote Trail Farm
Jean Rittenour
Piketon, O
Miss Rittenour
Hunter Umper
Windy Hills Farm
Virginia Beasley
Athens
Beasley
River Ridge
Wonder Boy
Dorothy Renick
Circleville
Gene Cook
Pistol Pete
Susie Clump
Sweet William
Logan
Martha Jean Taylor
Billy
Martha Jean
Flicka
Jane Shriver
Vivian Flash
Janice Edgar
Helen Edgar
Windy Hills
F. KR. Beasley
Joe-Jo
Curtis Clifford
Carl Clifford
Fairgrounds
Athens County
Doctor L. Q
Doc
Carl Ferguson
South
Zanesville
H. T. Phillips
General MacArthur
Margaret Hughes
Holy Smoke
Gordon K. Bush
Elsie Bridgewater
Miss Bridgewater
Wancy Ann Krieg
Nelsonville
Helen Black
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Athens Messenger
Athens Field Office
Ohio State Bureau of
H. H. Sands
dnAlcine
St. Joseph
Ky McCammon
Berry Hotel Bldg
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Paul Herbert
McGraner
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Bud Glasberg
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Masonic Temple
G. Householder
Dapper Dan
C. C. Davis
Parkersburg
Jimmie Davis
King Dennis
Dave Reeder
Reeder
Royalist
Robert Keynes
Athens Co. Fair
John Voshel
W. M. Stalder
Complete Line Frozen Foods
Weel
Robert Hollingsworth
Mgr
Fire City Loan
S. Court St
Second Ave
Gallipolis
Coury Brothers
State St
Athens, Ohio
Indiana
Malaga
Our Meat Department
U. E. Clyse
B.L. Thompson
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