Bids Set For Athens County Children's Home Upgrade
Athens County commissioners set Sept. 25 for opening bids on a $300,000 project to build two cottages and remodel the main building at the children's home. The work includes grading drives and a commercial laundry, with plans filed by Inscho Brandt In scho of Columbus and final specs in the auditor's office.
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Athens County Children’s Home
Athens County
Inscho, Brand & Inscho
Columbus
County Auditor's Office For Public Inspection
Young GOP Group Meets With Seniors in Athens
John Hermanies of Cincinnati and Ralph Mahaffey of Columbus conferred with Athens County GOP leaders on campaign procedures and integrating youth with the senior party. William Mechem announced a larger youth role this year and outlined the drive, precinct organization, and the Nelsonville rally set for Sept 11. A club meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Hotel Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hermanies
Cincinnati
Ohio League of Young Republicans
Ralph Mahaffey
Columbus
Republican League
Athens
GOP
William Mechem
Athens County
Young Republican Club
Young Republicans
Nelsonville
Ohio
Athens Group
Mechem
Berry
Rotary Heats 1952 Ohio U Grid Outlook
Ohio University football outlook for 1952 presented to the Athens Rotary Club by athletic staff member Kermit Blosser. He said all nine opponents have strong material with Cincinnati rated high, Ohio U counting 23 lettermen and returning veterans, and two platoon potential. The offense should resemble last year with experienced players and new candidates for spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Kermit Blosser
Athens Rotary Club
Bobcats
University of Cincinnati
Ohio U
Blosser
Widdoes
Ohio
Driving Trainers Hear Public Relations Talk
Ohio University instructors heard Wenzell Morris of Farm Bureau Insurance Co. discuss public relations and driver training. He urged PR to sell the course and offered movies to illustrate his talk and accompanied the group to East Green for driving demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Wenzell Morris
Columbus
Farm Bureau Insurance Co
Morris
East Green
Hoover in Night Clothes Escapes Silver Lake Lodge Fire
Former President Herbert Hoover calmly cracked jokes as he left a burning luxury lodge at Silver Lake near Bishop California. A companion, Dr. William Jenny, quoted Hoover saying he had spent a lifetime helping refugees. The lodge owned by importer Nate Milner was destroyed. Hoover then boarded a plane for San Francisco.
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Bishop
Calif
Herbert Hoover
Silver Lake
William Jenny
Nate Milner
Hoover
San Francisco
Divorce Petition Filed In Common Pleas Court
Elia B. Dewey filed for divorce against Elmer O. Dewey in Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They married in Athens in 1907.
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Common Pleas
Common Pleas Court
Elia B. Dewey
Elmer O. Dewey
Athens
Mrs. Polly McCoy Dies at 96 in Athens
Polly McCoy age 96 died Monday evening at granddaughter Mrs. Nary Clayton’s home after a hip fracture. She was a Baptist and later joined First Christian Church in Athens. Survived by granddaughter Mrs. Clayton and a great grandson Emile Clayton Jr. Burial at Hebbardsville Cemetery after services Thursday 2 pm.
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Polly McCoy
Nary Clayton
Rose Ave
Clayton
Allen Dean
Toledo
Emile Phillip Clayton, Jr
Talma Sue Clayton
Athens
Emile Clayton
Miles Hoon
Jagers Funeral Home
Hebbardsville
Pay Checks Released After Settling Bad Check Charges
Two men charged with issuing bad checks were released from county jail. Harvey Leroy Vanny of Canton and Chauncey bound over to the grand jury. Leon Malago formerly of Texas bound over on charges. Both plaintiffs withdrew after payment of the checks. Mayor Seel charged court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bateman
Harvey Leroy Vanny
Canton
H. H. Bartlett
Chauncey
Leon Malago
Texas
Fred P. Thompson
Glouster
Peter B. Seel
Air Intelligence Positions Open for Federal Service
The board of U S Civil Service Examiners for the Air Force at Dayton announces open competitive exams for air technical intelligence specialists with salaries from 5060 to 7040 dollars yearly. Applications and more information may be obtained at the post office from local secretary F D Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Air Force
Dayton
F. D. Higgins
Ohio U. Graduate Joins Marietta College Faculty
William L. Fay, Ohio University graduate of the class of 1951, is named to Marietta College faculty for the fall semester to teach art. A Milford native, he is married with a son, and his Athens residence was 105 North Congress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Fay
Ohio University
Marietta College
Fay
Milford
Athens
N. Congress St
Buffalo meat-cutter wins right to change surname to Bolgan
Frank Bologna, a Buffalo meat-cutter, won permission from a State Supreme Court justice on Monday to change his last name to Bolgan. He described Bologna as cumbersome when explaining his request.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Frank Bologna
Buffalo
Bolgan
Bologna
Supreme Court
Drowns in River Coshocton Airman Clarence Johnson Dies
Clarence Johnson nineteen year old Air Force enlisted man on furlough drowned in the Tuscarawas River at Coshocton on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Clarence Johnson
Air Force
Tuscarawas River
County Jail Escape Attempt Thwarted in Athens
Sheriff George Bateman said an attempted jail escape at Athens County jail, ongoing about 10 days, was stopped after hacksaw blades were found. He disclosed blades were broken into small pieces passed through a low window from outside and used to cut bars. The dozen or more prisoners housed in the same room hindered identifying the ringleader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
George Bateman
Lineman Seeks 25000 Damages From Builder Over Fall
Former electrical lineman Robert D. Bell sues C. L. Williams and Sons Construction Co. for 25000 damages claiming a Jalil building site accident on December 27 1950 left him unable to work. He alleges a lack of guard rail and insufficient lighting in an open well area caused a severe fracture of his right arm and led to lost wages medical costs and job losses. Defendants include C L Williams and sons Dean A Thomas and Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroger
Carpenter St
C. L. Williams and Sons Construction Co
Robert D. Bell
Common Pleas Court
Jalil
Bell
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Williams
C. L. Williams
Dean A
Thomas and
Clyde
Gilbert 93 Dies at Home Near Coolville
Charles Edward Gilbert aged 93 dies at his home near Coolville Ohio He spent his life in the area He is survived by wife Lucinda two sons Reynolds of Columbus and Ansel of Marion a daughter Dorothy McGlone a sister Ida Stevens Portland Ore five grandchildren one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Vanderhoof Church with burial at the adjoining cemetery Friends may call at White funeral home.
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Coolville
Charles Edward Gilbert
Ohio
Gilbert
Cool Ville
Lucinda
Reynolds
Columbus
Ansel
Marion
Dorothy McGlone
Ida Stevens
Portland
Ore
Vanderhoof
White Funeral Home
Bricker Bid Draws Fire in Ohio PAC Message
Averell Harriman urged 800 Ohio CIO-PAC delegates to back Michael V. DiSalle in the Bricker Di Salle Senate race calling it the nation’s most critical. He accused Bricker of a rigid reactionary voting record on domestic and foreign policy, contrasting with Di Salle’s stance.
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Columbus
Averell Harriman
Mutual Security
Ohio Cio Political Action Committee
John W. Bricker
Michael V. di Salle
Harriman
PAC
DiSalle
Bricker
NYC to Scrap 300 Steam Locomotives
New York Central Railroad plans to retire 300 outdated steam locomotives. Stored at various points, the units will yield about 50 000 tons of finished steel for scrap. The move supports a transition to diesel engines and naval production uses.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Salmons forfeit bond in intoxication case in Columbus
Ben Salmons of Columbus forfeited a $20 bond Monday in Mayor Peter B. Seel's court after arrest by city police on August 16 on a charge of intoxication.
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Ben Salmons
Columbus
Peter B. Seel
Salmons
Land Transfers Across Athens County Real Estate Moves
List of multiple conveyances in Athens County with transfers of real estate to individuals and organizations. Includes properties in Waterloo Athens Nelsonville Athens Mary McCarty Nelsonville and other townships. Several estates and administrators noted with parcels shifting to heirs and buyers under various deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Coal Co
Nelsonville
Robert Mills
Waterloo
Jesse H. Douglas
Athens
Eric Thompson
Mary W. Thompson
H. Hewell Roseberry
Margaret E. Roseberry
Fred Josten
James Josten
Esabelle Josten
Marie Overmeyer
Parkersburg
W. Va
Elmus L. Wilson
New Marshfield
Emma J. Wilson
Raymond F. Hoffman
Athens County
Jesse Douglas
Francis B. Fuller
Paul H. Black
Mercedes A. Black
Ira Conley
R. Brooks Conley
Troy Township
Alice M. Dresher
Victor Dixon
Arthur Harrison Oxley
Neva Mae Robinson
Mary McCarty
Marie Walker
Mary L. Laughlin
Servicemen Report for Training and Graduation
Pvt. Carl White Jr and Pvt. William R. Slone report to Camp Pickett Virginia Medical Replacement Training Center for 16 weeks of basic training. Pvt. William P. Pidcock graduates from the Far East Command Chemical School at Camp Gifu Japan. Private Drake, who joined the Army in October 1951, was stationed at Camp Drake Japan.
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Carl White, Jr
Carl White
Athens
William R. Slone
Harvey Eblen
New Marshfield
Camp Pickett
Army
William P. Pidcock
Hurley Pidcock
Far East Command Chemical School
Camp Gifu
Japan
Drake
Camp Drake
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
Admitted patients include Mrs Icel Bess Glouster Charles Leffler Chauncey Mrs Marie Gable Albany Carl Moore Glouster Ralph Frost Frost. Discharged include Mrs Hunter Becklehimer Kenton and daughter Mrs John Goodman The Plains and son Mrs Allen Stage Athens and daughter Mrs Shirley Channel The Plains Mrs Esta Stout Albany John Napper Millfield Mrs Dorothy Trace Glouster and Mrs Margie Savage Millfield.
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Icel Bess
Glouster
Charles Leffler
Chauncey
Marie Gable
Albany
Carl Moore
Ralph Frost
Frost
Hunter Becklehymer
Kenton
John Goodman
the Plains
Allen Stage
Athens
Shirley Channel
Esta Stout
John Napper
Millfield
Dorothy Trace
Margie Savage
Chauncey Schools Open Sept 2 Calendar Released
Chauncey-Dover Schools unveil 1952-53 calendar with a Sept 2 half day start. Dismissals include Oct 31 for the South Eastern Ohio Terehery meeting, Nov 11 Armistice Day, and breaks from Nov 27-28, Dec 19-Jan 5, plus a Apr 3 to Apr Last day May 29.
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Chauncey
W. G. Davis
Chauncey-Dover
Ohio
New Pump Installed At City Well
A new water pump costing 625 dollars is now in operation at one of Chauncey village deep wells. Replacement of the 10 year old pump took two days of labor by Frank Lewis, Joe Galvin, Arthur Smith Jr., and Mark Fiske at no charge. A board member noted another well pump will be adjusted or repaired if advisable.
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Chauncey
Frank Lewis
Joe Galvin
Arthur Smith Jr
Mark Fiske
Board of Public Affairs
U S Marine Truck Hits Parked Car On Route 33
A U S Marine Corps truck driven by S Sgt. Robert T. Keys, 24, Athens Route 5, struck a parked car owned by Dale F. McCune on Route 33 three miles south of Athens at 3:55 p m. Keys fell asleep at the wheel but was uninjured. A Parkersburg resident forfeited a 25 bond after missing arraignment for speeding in Mayor Seel's court.
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U. S. Marine Corps
Athens
Sergeant Keys
Parkersburg
W. Va
Peter B. Seel
Eddie F. Joseph
Navy Seeks Inspectors Across Four States
Navy Department seeks inspectors of naval material in Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia plants. Applicants should have experience in engineering material or inspection of mechanical metal electrical electronic or pressure vessels equipment. Substitution of engineering education or high school math courses allowed. Apply at post offices and send to Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners Department of the Navy 1832 E 13th St Cleveland 14 Ohio.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Navy Department
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Department of the Navy
E. 13Th St
Cleveland
Vinton Club Barrelled: $100 Stolen From Local Club
Sheriff Bateman reports the Vinton Club near Nelsonville was entered Saturday morning through an open window. Owner Fred Pritts says $100.10 in cash vanished. nothing else was disturbed. Time of entry estimated between 3:30 and 8:00 a.m. after the owner returned at 3:36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bateman
Vinton Club
Nelsonville
Fred Pritts
Athens Records 83 Degree High Amid Mild Conditions
Mercury reports a high of 83 degrees in Athens continuing a four day mild spell. A low of 42 was recorded last night and the 9 am reading today stood at 68 degrees.
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Athens
Prayer Band to Meet at Chapman Home
The Graham Chapel prayer band will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brice Chapman Thursday evening with Mrs. Blanche Webb as leader.
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Graham Chapel
Brice Chapman
Blanche Webb
Chauncey Area Personal Notices From Weekend Visits
Local social notes list visits among families from Mentone Waverly Lima and Dayton. Guests include Chauncey Bryan family in Mentone visiting Albert Jackson and Mary Bryan, plus Shelby Showalter returning from Dayton with relatives. Others host or visit across Dover Township Lima Salem Marietta and Pontiac connections. Gary Groce ill with influenza.
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M. O. Bryan
Mary Ellen
Jimmy
Sherry
Jennie Lou
Mentone
Ind
Albert Jackson
Mary Bryan
the Plains
Ralph McClain
Merle Johnson
Pleasant Hill
Harry W. Davis
Audrey
Waverly
Chester Baughman
Lucille Showalter
Melvin
Donna Russell
Wilford Schoonover
Dayton
Shelby Showalter
Ray Bocook
Columbus
Otto Russell
Bocook
Russell
Lafe Crossen
St. Marys
W. Va
Charles Crossen
Nancy
David
Ronny
Lima
Crossen
Sand Ridge
Dover Township
David Poling
Don
Linda
Marietta
Poling
G P. Furnell
Salem
Ohio
Arthur Bennett
Pontiac
Mich
Harold Brown
Martha Brown
Gary Groce
Howard Groce
Condition Critical: F. E. C. Wharton in Mansfield Hospital
Mrs. Don Henry reports her father F E C Wharton is in Madison hospital Mansfield Ohio in critical condition. He has been ill for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Don Henry
FE C Wharton
Madison Hospital
Mansfield
Ohio
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Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Joseph Cotten
Edmund Gwenn
Walt Disney
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NYC
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Seventh Day Adventist Church
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David L. Swartz
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Lancaster
Freda C. Sycks
Francis M. Sycks
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Frank Barnes
Harry A. Bradley
Charles E. Smith
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Allen Locke
Atwell M. Wallace
Eliza Carrigan
William Carrigan
Corning
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Detroit
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
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NEW Legion
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Pasadena
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