Weekend traffic crashes and fines reported by patrol
Two weekend traffic mishaps were reported by State Highway Patrolmen. Herman Barnes, injured passenger, was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a collision on Route 50. A second crash on Route 50 involved Richard Racy Fortune and William Bender with minor damage and no injuries. Five men arrested Sunday by the troopers were fined five dollars each. Delmar Kisor was fined fifteen dollars for driving without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmea
Herman Barnes
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Frank Barnes
Millfield
Roger Igraham
Bartlett
Richard Racy Fortune
Guysville
William Bender
Gaines
W. Va
Carthage Gap
Franz Woodworth
Maphet J. Hunter
Nelsonville
Warren
Krall
Lebanon
Delmar Kisor
William Hines
Chauncey
Do You Know Korb Family
A letter to Athens Police Chief J. B. Grogan from a man claiming to be Walter Korb refugee from Silesia requests information about relatives believed to live in Athens. The writer cites a father’s claim of Korb relatives here and gives an address in Regensburg Bavaria. Grogan cannot locate any Korb but suspects name changes by marriage may hide relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. B. Grogan
Silesia
Walter Korb
Dechbettenerstrasse 13
Regensburg
Bavaria
Korb
Grogan
Children’s Home Meeting Tonight in Athens County
Athens County Commissioners and the Children's Home trustees meet at 8 p.m. in the courthouse to discuss placing the home under County Welfare Department supervision. State Welfare Department district representative Myrtie Dunbar is expected to attend. meeting is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
County Welfare Department
Myrtie Dunbar
State Department of Public Welfare
Court House
Albany Farm Meeting on Forestry Planned
Frank J. Needham a Chillicothe farm forester will speak at Albany High School September 8 at 8 p m at a Vet-Ag Department meeting led by Irving I. Dickman district forester The session aims to show farmers state and federal help for woodlot management including planting cutting and timber marketing Needham will visit farms afterward All farmers may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Needham
Chillicothe
Vet-Ag Department
Albany High School
Irving I. Dickman
Needham
Logan Woman Dies at Home
Aurilla Ashbaugh aged 62 wife of Merle Ashbaugh died Sunday evening at 558 East Bowen Street after a several year illness. A West Virginia native she lived in Logan about 30 years. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM in Heinlein funeral home with Rev. Miranda Casto. Friends may visit after 10 AM Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Aurilla Ashbaugh
Merle Ashbaugh
E. Bowen St
West Virginia
Ashbaugh
Heinlein
Miranda Casto
Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Steve Barady of Athens with a daughter and Mr and Mrs John Kasler of Millfield with a son. Admissions include Mrs Jessie Bolcratz Athens for minor surgery Jean Karns Athens and Bob Swisher Athens for medical cases Ira Kempton Jacksonville accident and several other patients from The Plains Millfield Guysville Coolville Middleport Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Barady
Athens
John Kasler
Millfield
Jessie Bolcratz
Jean Karns
Bob Swisher
Ira Kempton
Jacksonville
John Marcinko
the Plains
Richard Pierce
Basil Mantle
Guysville
Lillie Randolph
Coolville
Edna Wayland
Middleport
Bernice Andrews
Ermal Lyons
Albany
Harold Miller
Amesville Man Fined On Battery Charge
Dana McKinley, 38, Amesville, was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery in mayor's court. The charge stemmed from an incident when McKinley's companion bumped a stroller carrying Donald Gabriel's child. Gabriel said McKinley struck him, breaking his glasses, after an exchange of insults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana McKinley
Amesville
Donald Gabriel
Athens
Gabriel
McKinley
MccKinley
VFW Meeting Slated in New Marshfield
The Gilham Frank Post 8804 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary plan a special meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Post to finalize Labor Day Homecoming plans. All VFW and Auxiliary members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
VFW
Gilham Frank
Ladies Auxiliary
Ford Coach Stolen From City Apartment Front
Lawrence Shields of Congress Apts reports to police that his blue 1940 Ford Coach was stolen from in front of his building after 9 p.m. Sunday. License number X 409 K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Shields
Congress Apts
Athens Man Funds Youth Cattle Prizes at County Fair
Athens County Junior Fair exhibitors applauded as Howard Stout, a local Athens businessman, funded premiums totaling 55 dollars to spur interest in youth cattle breeding. Five classes awarded 4 3 and 2 dollar prizes plus 5 dollars to overall beef and dairy champions. Winners included Max Scott, Jimmy Hayes, Edwin Willet, and others in Hereford Holstein Jersey Guernsey breeds. The beef champion was Edwin Willet and the dairy champion Herschel Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Howard Stout
Athens
Max Scott
Jimmy Hayes
Edwin Willet
Jimmy Elliott
Edward McGlone
Billy Jo Whaley
Jerry Hanning
Bob Gwinn
Hirschel Moore
Leslie Brummage
Laurence Bean
Herschel Moore
Real Estate Transfers in Athens County From Various Grantees
A long list details transfers of five to seventy five acres in Athens County townships including Athens Rome Albany Jackson ville and York with numerous grantees such as Earl and Velma Poston Richard Bushong Delmer and Laura Kemp ton James R Brown Jr and Thomas H Perry. Several additions and Inlets are named with reservations and exceptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Cable
Athens
Alvin
Edna Malone
James R. Brown, Jr
Jacksonville
William
Alice Gossage
Thomas H
Lula Perry
Athens Township
B. A
Margaret Russell
Raymond H
Bertha F. Bobo
Albany
Edison R. Heaton
Herman P
Julia Curry
Inlet
Henry Boska
Outlet
Harry Smith
Louis K
Mildred B. Niggemeyer
Lodi
Pleasant Valley
Walter
Roberta Smith
Ada Smith
Wiletta Dixon
Milton T. Dixon
Dana Lee
Faye M. Tom
Vinnie M
Paul FE. Shough
R. D
Irene Embree
Sycamore Heights
Dorsey F. Ferrer
Et al
Mark F. Shafer
Sissonville
W.va
Lee Township
Bertha I
Edward Butterworth
Donald H
Margaret E. Campbell
York Township
Alice
William J. Glass
Delmar
Elsie Guess
Chauncey
James Pincelli
Raymond
Ethel Ayres
Velma FE. Baker
Alexander Township
Wayne W
Louise L. Ferris
Adda
Benjamin Barnhart
Manly FE
Almeda M. Christy
Carthage Township
Orrie E. Wooley
Nellie Wooley
Bessie
Harold Straus
Paul Hines
Ames Township
Amy Weihr
Russell B
Elsie J. Carsey
Bardin Addition
Vern
Hazel Bernard
Clyde D
Pearl L. Brown
Guysville
Claudius
Elizabeth Chesser
Ralph E
Corrie Burson
Allendale
Pointers for Guinea Pig Lovers by William Herron
Interview with A P Parks president of the Ohio Cavy Club at the Athens County Fair reveals cavy basics. Three types American Abyssinian and Peruvian. average weight 32 ounces. females mature at six weeks and litter sizes three per year. Cavies kept as pets lab animals and in cosmetics with yearly price range 1.30 to 1.75 dollars and Parks owning 200 to 300 cavies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Parks
Nelsonville
Ohio Cavy Club
Athens County
Parks
America
Athens Horses Take State Fair Prizes
Mrs. Fred R. Beasley earned second place riding Sheltered Genius in the Five Gaited Event at the Ohio State Fair. She also took second in the Five Gaited Open Class at the Athens County Fair on the same horse and placed second on Captains Fancy in the Ladies Three Gaited Event and third on Mariannas Masterpiece in the Ladies Five Gaited Event at the State Fair. Captains Fancy had previous third in the Three Gaited Open Stake at the Athens Fair with Marjorie Mathews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Beasley
Athens County Fair
New Dry Cleaning Plant Undergoes Expansion
Farley's Dry Cleaning on West Union Street begins an 18 by 30 foot tile addition to replace the fire damaged building from April 17. The W Union Street site adds storage for clothes and houses repair and tailoring work alongside new automatic boiler and updated machinery in cleaning and pressing rooms. Work has spanned seven to eight months with further improvements planned at the Eastwood Addition plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
W. Union St
Eastwood Addition
John T. Farley
OU Armory Housing Facilities Moved to Gym
Ohio University announces that the Men's Gym will house 46 men in the fall semester replacing Armory facilities now occupied by the Ohio National Guard. Dormitory style quarters are set on the gym’s third floor while men are moved to other University housing once space is available. A similar relocation occurred last fall until alternate housing was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ohio National Guard
Jury List Corrected For May Grand Jury Session
The May Grand Jury convenes in a special session at 9 a.m. Wednesday. L A Morrison and Ernest Shirkey both of Jacksonville and J A Isselstein of Deanville were excused. replacing them are Carl and W H Reefer of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Morrison
Ernest Shirkey
Jacksonville
J. A. Isselstein
Deanville
Alberta C. Grones
Carl
W. H. Reefer
Athens
Condensers Installed Delay Electric Service In Floodwood Plant
Electric service interruption lasted about 45 minutes after midnight while new condensers were installed at the Floodwood plant. E. C. Wyatt of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co explained the brief shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wyatt
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Summary
Markets show salable hogs around 2.200 head with steady tone. barrows and gilts across weights priced from 28.25 to 14.00. Cattle and calves: 1,600 cattle and 300 calves reported. slaughter cattle mostly steady with limited good steers and heifers. feeders and grassy stock varied. Sheep and eggs listed with varying values. poultry and butter prices noted with multiple grades and weights.
Street Car Diner Converts For E Union Street Use
Glen Downey at 98 E. Union Street begins remodeling an obsolete street car into Glen's Diner near Rufus Putnam School. The 33 by 15 foot building will seat 20 and offer sandwiches short orders ice cream and delicatessen. Open between September 15 and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Downey
E. Union St
Rufus Putnam
Glen's Diner
Downey
McQuown Named Coordinator at Bowling Green State University
James B. McQuown will replace Dr. F Jewett as coordinator in secondary education at Bowling Green State University and serve as associate professor of education. He previously taught junior high mathematics in Athens during 1940 41 and worked as a supervising critic in mathematics at Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
James B. McQuown
F. Jewett
Bowling Green State University
McQuown
Athens
Ohio University Wheer
Mayor Finces Woman Arrested for Intoxication
Lillian Johnson, 34, of 9 Smith St., was fined $15 and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge. Mayor Franz Woodworth suspended a 10 day jail sentence on the condition she stay out of taverns and seek employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Johnson
Smith St
Franz Woodworth
Miss Johnson
Band Camp at Fairgrounds Proves Successful Plans Afoot for Next Year
Chauncey Dover Band Boosters report the Ath ens Fairground camp a real success with no accidents. The fair board and L C Baker approved grounds use. Local businesses and individuals from Chauncey and Athens donated food cash vegetables baked goods and ice cream. Parents and boosters served as cooks helpers and supervisors during the 10 day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club
Athens Fairground
The
Fair Board
L. C. Baker
Lowmans
Bennett Co
Pure Milk Co
Pepsi Cola Co
Blackford’s Inn
Opal Ley
Barbara Canter
Eda Heffken
Helen Sanders
Frances Wallace
Minnie Willis
Ethel Sacks
Helen Hart
Evelyn James
Gladys Simpkins
Ethel McDaniel
Dorothy Stalder
G. Nicholson
Mary Kirkendall
George Cline
Elwood Daugherty
Dan Johnson
Carrie Ross
Ralph, McKibben
Eimner Allen
George Sweeney
Lawrence Bell
Irene Davis
Kate Johnson
Hazel Perry
Matilda Ferrer
Lowell Cole
Esta Smith
the Carpenters Union
Chauncey Vfw
Chauncey Church of Christ
Chauncey Band Boosters Club
Weather Record Shows Heat Peak At 90 Degrees
After two days of cooler conditions a Sunday high of 90 degrees and a 69 degree low were recorded. Athens did not see the weekend shower chance. Crystal Pool attendance rose from 147 swimmers Saturday to 313 Sunday. The Hocking River fell to 3.40 feet as of morning. At 9:30 a.m. the temperature was 76 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. France
Athens
Crystal Pool
Hocking
Mercury
MecGuffians To Meet At Canaanville Sunday
The Athens County McGuffey Society plans its annual gathering at the Canaanville Methodist Church on Sunday August 31 with a noon basket dinner. At 1 30 p m Rev Don Tulis will speak and L C Nye will show photos of local people and scenes. Congregational singing closes the program. Public invited.
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Athens County
Grange to Meet Tuesday Evening in Coolville
Coolville Troy Grange will convene Tuesday at 8 30 p m with Deputy Everett Carbaugh on hand for inspection. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and cookies for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Troy Grange
Everett Carbaugh
Bicycle Rider Injured in Jacksonville Crash
Ira Kempton 14 of Jacksonville suffered a concussion after falling from his bicycle Sunday. He is receiving treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Kempton
Jacksonville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mrs Sanders Hosts Dinner for Rodney Campbell Birthday
Mrs Laverne Sanders of Millfield hosted a two course dinner Sunday honoring her brother Rodney Campbell of Jacksonville. Ice cream followed. Attending were Otto Duncan and family, Barbara Ann, Larry, Gary Gene, Jackie Sue, William H Dunfee and Linda Sue, Jack Sanders, Bertie Phillips, all of Trimble Heights, Rodney Campbell of Jacksonville, and Ralph Sanders with son Jimmy of Millfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Laverne Sanders
Millfield
Rodney Campbell
Jacksonville
Otto Duncan
Barbara Ann
Larry
Gary Gene
Jackie Sue
William H. Dunfee
Linda Sue
Jack Sanders
Bertie Phillips
Trimble Heights
Ralph Sanders
Jimmy
State Fair Tickets For Chauncey Pupils Issued
Supt. W. G. Davis announced that Ohio State Fair Board tickets were received for Chauncey Dover pupils. Tags available at Tippett's store Chauncey Lan ning filling station Millfield and Chris Handley store Poston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
W. G. Davis
Ohio State Fair Board
Chauncey - Dover
Tippett’s
Lanning
Millfield
Chris Handley
Poston
Plains Garden Club To Meet Wednesday
CHAUNCEY Members of The Plains Garden Club will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the home of Alta and Elva Cooper in The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains Garden Club
Chauncey
The
Alta
Elva Cooper
the Plains
Former Chauncey Residents Visit
Mrs. Blanche Brown and her brother Pierce Fuller of Pontiac Michigan were guests of their sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell of Ellis Avenue Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Blanche Brown
Pierce Fuller
Pontiac
Mich
Clarence Russell
Ellis Ave
YTC Meeting Rescheduled to Wednesday at Coolville Church
The YTC group adjusts its plans and will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Coolville Methodist Church instead of Tuesday. The change shifts the gathering to a later evening time at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
YTC
Coolville Methodist Church
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to UMW Meet Tuesday
The Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Myrtle Tippie home Converse Street announced by press reporter Mrs Lucille Showalter An ahi potluck supper will be served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary
United Mine Workers
Myrtle Tippie
Converse St
Lucille Showalter
Rev Helen Tatman Called to Morristown Holiness Pastorate
At a Morristown Holiness Church meeting Rev Helen Tatman received a call to pastor the local church for the coming year She has led Murray City Holiness and will begin work Sept 1 plans to relocate Rev Andrew McKinney served as pastor this past year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Morristown
Helen Tatman
Miss Tatman
Murray City
Andrew McKinney
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Children’s Home
Albany Farm
Beaco
F. J
Beasley CO
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
By William Herron
OU Armory
Cincinnate Livestock
U.S. A
U.S. B
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Masonic Temple
H. G. Householder
Sec
Fairgrounds
MecGuffians
Canaanville
McCammon
Tappan
Simmons Products
General Electric
Hoover
Brenner
American Maple
Fawcett-Stone
Chesterhill
Ohio
Mrs. Sanders
UMW
Tatman
Reiner
Stark's
Pomeroy
Martin & Roller
Middléport
Adv
Mill St
Medical Service Department
Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association
E. Broad St
Columbus, Ohio
Evans
Meat Department
O. E. Clyse
Dan Bartlett
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