Indictments in Athens County murder cases headline fair week
Delbert Spencer was indicted by an Athens County Grand Jury on first degree murder for the July shooting of Pauline Bailey. Gerald Glass was charged with cutting with intent to wound in the same session. Both arraignments are set for 1 pm tomorrow in Common Pleas Court, while Willard Norris faces a life trial next week for another dawn slaying. Banks and courts adjust for the Athens County Fair as taverns secure a reprieve from stricter liquor law enforcement.
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Athens
Robert M. Sohngen
State Liquor Control Department
WCTU
Sohngen
Delbert Spencer
Athens County
Pauline Bailey
Gerald Glass
Spencer
Glass
O. F. Rowland
Common Pleas Court
Franz Woodworth
Willard
Eddie’ Norris
Forest Male
Norris
Bailey
West Virginia
Ripley
W. Va
Sugar Creek
James Hunter
George Bateman
Bateman
Civil Service Jobs Listed for Office Machine Repair
Civil Service announces an examination for probationary appointments in maintenance and repair of office machines with permanent status possible. Vacancies in Washington and vicinities with starting pay of 2243 dollars yearly. Applicants need three years of general repair experience and age 18 to 62 with veteran waivers. Applications due September 9, 1946 at the Civil Service Commission Washington 25 D C. Local info from Mr. W H Oldfield Athens post office.
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Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Washington
D. C
W. H. Oldfield
Commission
Athens
Barn and Hay Crop Lost in Fire at Route 5 Barn
A barn owned by Alton Hanning on Route 5 was struck by lightning during an electrical storm early Monday morning and burned to the ground. The barn and its hay crop were a total loss. Neighbors acted to fight the blaze after being alerted by the telephone operator, as no firemen were available.
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Alton Hanning
Storn
Do You Own A Scratching Dog Here Is Relief
Do you own a dog that constantly scratches and bites itself until the skin is raw and sore. The ad promotes Rex Hunters Dog Powders to ease itching and claims quick improvement. It advises weekly use and mentions Rex Hunters Medicated Dog Soap Pine Oil Disinfectant and economy prices.
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Rex Hunters
Detter
Walking Horse Show Preview Promises Top Entries
The Athens County Hare Show opens Thursday at 7 30 p.m with Tennessee Walking Horse entries led by The Merry Bachelor owned by Roy Smith of Jackson and Lot us Hill Glory owned by Dr J P Gardner of Kingston The field also features Merry Bay Sunrise Foremost Dream Girl Polly Wilson T and Midnight Mae among others plus harness and three gaited entries from several owners across Athens Columbus and Chesterhill.
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W. KR. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Athens County
Roy Smith
Jackson
J. P. Gardner
Kingston
South
Merry Bay Sunrise
Harvey Reinhart
Columbus
Hilliard
Logan
Snow Allen
Hebron
Glenn Wright
Mr. Wright
Pistol Pete
Martha’s Play Boy
Carl Ferguson
Athens
Secracy
Ark
Zanesville
Hilliards
Polly Wilson T
P. F. Good
Chde Mason
Tennessee
Midnight Mae
Bob Rood
Kenneth Werr, Jr
Harry Huffman
Chesterhill
Mr. Huffman
Star Vivian
Dudge Rhea Bangert
Lancaster
Paula
Carl Griffith
Ted
Gay Richthen
Griffiths
Gay Meadows Farm
Hoagland
Ken
Duties of Dean of Men Are Reviewed
Maurel Hawkins dean of men at Ohio University spoke to the Rotary Club outlining how students should develop beyond coursework. He urged personalization of the college experience, warned against institutionalism, and stressed housing as a major operational duty. He called for emergency housing help until FPA units are ready.
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Maurel Hawkins
Ohio University
Rotary Club
Hawkins
FPA
Radio Highlights Point to Vallee Return With NBC Duo
Radio highlights note Rudy Vallee likely to return to NBC with a Tuesday night half hour starting in September after a vacation from his spring NBC Frolics. He would replace the current lead, with Margaret Whiting, pending contract signings. Also developing is a Mel Blanc CBS show starting Sept. 3, Blanc’s first feature program after many roles.
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Rudy Vallee
Vallee
NBC
Hollywood
Vaflee
Margaret Whiting
CBS
Blanc
ABC
Price Decontrol Board
Washington
Radio
E. E. Norton
Ida Lupino
Edith Cavell
Palestine
Rex Maupin
The
Athens
Ohio
L.ot
Maplewood
Hin
Maplewood Place
Common Pleas Court of
Athens County
Rse Bateman
Countiohn W
Not Good in OU Housing Drive for Veterans
Ohio University efforts to house 490 admitted veterans faltered as only 30 rooms were found. Gerald Stauffer urged homeowners to help, warning that if canvass results don’t improve, veterans may be housed in gymnasiums or rifle range facilities. President Baker noted the need to avoid such measures. The university aims to admit 4,000 students this fall, with under 3,600 placed so far due to housing shortages.
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Ohio University
Athens
University
Gerald Stauffer
Stauffer
John C. Baker
ROTC Officials Announce Staff Transfers at Ohio Univ
Col. Ray E Cavenee head of Military Science reports three ROTC staff shifts. Second Lt Levin M Snow returns to Moore General Hospital Swannanoa NC after duty since February 1946. Sgt Hershel Combs and Pte Joseph J Gardiner transferred to the Fifth Infantry Division Camp Campbell KY. Combs joined Ohio University unit in July and Gardiner in June.
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Ohio University Department
Col
Ray E. Cavenee
Taday
Levin M. Snow
Moore General Hospital
Swannonoa
N. C
Snow
Hershel Combs
Joseph J. Gardiner
Fifth Infantry Division
Camp Campbell
Combs
Onis! University
Gardiner
Marine recruiter to visit Athens post office this week
GI Board Sgt. Joe Errgang of the Marine Corps Recruiting Service will be at the Athens post office this week between 8 a m and 4 30 p m Enlistments of men ages 17 to 28 will be accepted for two three and four year tours of duty Aviation service for three and four year enlistments will also be considered the sergeant stated.
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Joe Errgang
Marine Corps Recruiting Service
Athens Post Office
Army recruiter inspector visits Athens office
Inspects Recruiting Unit head L Col Robert O Barker field supervisor of the 355th Army Service Unit Cleveland headquarters visited Athens last week. He inspected the local recruiting office in the post office building along with equipment and installation. Buck said Barker seemed pleased with progress being made.
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Robert O. Barker
Army Service Unit
Cleveland
Athens
Harold Buck
Barker
Buck
Final meeting of Sew-So-Right 4 H Club held at Gail Laziman home
Perfect attendance marked the Sew-So-Right 4-H Club final meeting at Gail Laziman's home. After completing projects and books, refreshments and games followed. Members then went to Mechanicsburg School for project judging and passes. Guests Evelyn Young and Marilyn Sue Lands attended.
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Gail Laziman
Mechanicsburg School
Evelyn Young
Marilyn Sue ‘Lands
Fire Damages Chimney At 43 High Street Home
Firefighters responded to a morning blaze at Inez Tippie residence 43 S High St. A chimney fire with soot flares started in the downstairs kitchen causing wallpaper damage. No injuries reported.
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Inez Tippie
S. High St
Army's P-80 jets to headline Labor Day air race
The National Air Race meet features the Army's P-80 Shooting Star in a Sunday 1500 meter speed trial for the Weatherhead Trophy with a $25,000 prize. Four consecutive passes determine the record, and timing uses a precision chronograph marking 1-100 second intervals. The Army unit will fly at levels not exceeding 225 feet with starts at 1300 feet or less.
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Cleveland
Army
Marriage Licenses in Chauncey and Nearby Towns
Edward B Blackford Jr 23 of Chauncey weds Lois Maxine Reynolds 21 also of Chauncey Kenneth B Snider 30 of Nelsonville marries Betty Jane Snackenburg 25 of Nelsonville William Roy Diem 23 of Delaware weds Martha Lou Dowler 22 of Athens Bernrd Sikora 28 of Cleveland weds Eleanor Helen Vaida 19 of Glouster Harold W Tom 25 of Athens weds Jesse Marie Bowles 23 of Athens John H Pierce 22 of Hamley Run weds Helen Joyce Blackford 129 Chauncer
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Edward B. Blackford, Jr
Chauncey
Lois Maxine Reynolds
Kenneth B. Snider
Nelsonville
Betty Jane Snackenburg
William Roy Diem
Delaware
Martha Lou Dowler
Athens
Bernard Sikora
Cleveland
Eleanor Helen Vaida
Glouster
Harold W. Tom
Jesse Marie Bowles
John H. Pierce
Hamley Run
Helen Joyce Blackford
Chauncer
Bus Company Secures New Site in Athens
Valley Greyhound lines win a five year lease on part of the Matters Building at E State Street Athens. Remodeling starts soon but moving date not set. Council transfers funds for meter salaries and fire equipment. Mayor says no guarantees given to keep the buses at the new site. Community worries about street congestion and prior protests over moving the station. Births and admissions noted with local families.
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Athens
C. W. Merriman Company
E. State St
Franz Woodworth
Oscar Fulton
General Fund
Ohio Wine Stove
Athens Armature and Machine Works
Births
Lawrence Jeffers
East Union St
Com- Athens
Mary Kathryn Daum
Athens Wus
Terians
Grace Dodson
Teddy Love
Delbert Peyton
Albany
E. Union 31
Stewart St
Ohe University
War Department seeks typists and stenographers now
Elizabeth J. Hamilton announces openings for typists and stenographers to serve the War Department in European and Pacific theaters. Free transportation housing and salary provided with daily travel expenses. Minimum ages 21. maximum 50 for men, 35 for women in Europe. 50 for men, 40 for women in theater. US citizens only. Apply at U S Employment Service 23 S Court St from today through Aug 23.
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Elizabeth J. Hamilton
War Department
Point of Thire
Suppohs Bonen
Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
The State Highway Patrol reports three drivers were fined on Route 83 near Logan for crossing the freshly-painted centerline. Donald E. Ferguson of Los Angeles and Victor L. Rutter of Logan were each fined 3 and costs by Mayor W. D. Wellner. Frances M. Bradford of Lancaster was fined for driving without a license.
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Logan
State Highway Patrol
Donald E. Ferguson
Los Angeles
Calif
Victor L. Rutter
W. D. Wellner
Wellner
Frances M. Bradford
Lancaster
Prayer Band Meeting Notice at Gaston Home
Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaston with Henry Lauer as leader.
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Graham Chapel
Charles Gaston
Henry Lauer
Fair Warm Weather Prevails in Athens Again
Athens records show temperatures rising to 81 degrees yesterday after a 54 degree night. The Hocking River level fell to 3.28 feet this morning as Mrs. C. N. France, weather observer, reports steady conditions.
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Athens
C. N. France
Hocking
Everett Frost Reunion Picnic Dinner at Noon
Reunion gathering for the Everett and Frost families with a noon picnic dinner. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend and share in the meal and fellowship.
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Everett-Frost
What Is Wrong When Prayer Fails
Thirty years ago in Forbidden Tibet Edwin J. Dingle found insight from a mystic about Knowledge and Power. He claims illness poverty and danger can be transformed and health, wealth, and recognition follow. He offers a free 9,000 word treatise via The Institute of Mentalphysics, Los Angeles, urging prompt replies.
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Tibet
Edwin J. Dingle
Aman
England
Far East
Dingle
Institute of Mentalphysics
South Hobart Blvd
Los Angeles
Calif
Ady
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