Prince of Peace Declamation Contest Slated in Nelsonville
Athens County hosts the Prince of Peace Declamation Contest Sunday at 7 30 p m in Nelsonville Methodist Church as part of Ohio Council of Churches events. Contestants include Cynthia McDonald Chauncey Church of Christ Edith Rowland Athens First Christian Shirley Streets Nelsonville Ministerial Association Robert OBrien Athens First Presbyterian Regina Altman Athens First Methodist Martha Young Shade Methodist Patsy Wolfe Central Ave Methodist. The winner earns a silver medal and advances to the district contest in January for a further medal and prize. State contest winners receive 200 dollars cash and a four year tuition free college scholarship with prizes for second and third place as well.
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Athens County
Prince of Peace
Nelsonville Methodist Church
Ohio Council of Churches
W. J. McGarity
Cynthia McDonald
Chauncey Church of Christ
Edith Rowland
Athens First Christian
Shirley Streets
Nelsonville Ministerial Association
Robert O'Brien
Athens First Presbyterian
Regina Altman
Athens First Methodist
Martha
Young
Shade Methodist
Patsy Wolfe
Central Ave
Methodist
Athens County Jobless Claims Rise Again
Forty eight people filed for unemployment benefits for the week ending Saturday November 26 according to H H Sands manager of the local Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. The statewide tally showed 20467 initial claims for the week ending November 26 with declines in several urban areas and increases in Cincinnati Cleveland and Columbus.
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H. H. Sands
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Sands
Ohio
Frank J. Collopy
BUC
Akron
Canton
Dayton
Youngstown
Toledo
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Gallipolis
Jackson
New Lexington
Zanesville
Portsmouth
End of a bad night for Ohio U coach after loss
Ohio University basketball coach James Snyder, 30, faced a rough night as his team lost to Marietta College. His car was hit in a two car crash near the Athens stockyards around 10 15 p m. Archie Mansfield, 53, of Athens, was cited for unsafe operation after the collision. No injuries were reported though both vehicles were heavily damaged. Mansfield to appear before Mayor W P Mickle.
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Ohio University
James Snyder
Marietta College
Athens
Archie Mansfield
Snyder
Mansfield
W. P. Mickle
Athens High Mixed Chorus Reorganized for Seasonal Repertoire
Athens High School reorganizes its mixed chorus of 20 boys and 24 girls under music director W C Fingerhut. The group rehearses weekly and plans appearances at the Christmas assembly, the outdoor Athens County Carol Program on December 11, the winter glee club concert on February 1, a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in the second semester, plus school and community engagements and Ohio Music Education Association meetings in spring.
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Athens High Schools
Athens High
W. C. Fingerhut
Athens County
Athens
Glee Club
Ohio Music Education Association
Nutrition Clinics Begin Second Week in Athens Area
Athens County nutrition and health project enters its second week with 36 examined in Albany. Dr. H G Southard announces continued surveys in Athens and Buchtel with about 40 at Athens and 30 to 36 at Buchtel. Clinics at First Methodist Church Athens and Athens High School Buchtel. Federal and state observers Frances Taylor and Lillian Derflinger will oversee operations.
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Athens County
Albany
H. G. Southard
Athens
Buchtel
First Methodist Church
Postmaster urges proper stamps on greeting cards
Postmaster F. P. Frebault reports many greeting cards still use old stamps and unsealed notes. Cards with insufficient postage or no return address go to dead letter. He advises sealed envelopes with three cent stamps and the sender’s return address for safe delivery.
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F. P. Frebault
Births and Admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Birth announcements list a son for Mr and Mrs Ralph D Well of Chillicothe and a son for Mr and Mrs Eldred Grimes of Athens. Admissions include Mrs Nora Stewart Albany Route 3 and Mrs Charlotte Smathers Millfield Route 1 for medical care. Dismissals include Mrs Gene Roush Athens and daughter, Mrs Clara White Athens, Mrs Irene McKibben Chauncey, Ottie Carson Athens Route 3, and Mrs Mary E Seifert Albany.
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Ralph D. Well
Chillicothe
Eldred Grimes
Athens
Nora Stewart
Albany
Charlotte Smathers
Millfield
Gene Roush
Clara White
Irene McKibben
Chauncey
Ottie Carson
Mary E. Seifert
Warmer Temperatures Follow Light Rain
Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reports last night brought 0.05 inches of rain with temperatures rising to 46 and falling to 35 degrees. This morning clouds cleared and the thermometer read 37 degrees at 9 30 a.m.
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C. N. France
Aparatus
Search Continues For County Road Tools
No progress was reported today in recovering county road equipment tools removed last weekend from a ditching project near Strouds Run. A spokesman said the items, valued at 200 to 250 dollars, were taken from boxes after locks were broken.
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Strouds Run
Mary Jane Smith Dies at 95 in Athens County
Mary Jane Smith aged 95 longtime Athens County resident died Wednesday after a lengthy illness at Hillcrest Rest Home Survived by daughter Maude Davis of Cincinnati Time of services at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home not yet arranged
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Mary Jane Smith
Athens County
Hillcrest Rest Home
Maude Davis
Cincinnati
Dowler and Ferguson
Masons to Meet New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426
Constitution Lodge 426 F and A M will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m according to E W Allen Jr master.
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New Marshfield
Constitution Lodge
F&am
E. W. Allen, Jr
Elliott Named GirlsO Auditors President in Ohio
Ralph Elliott, Athens County Auditor, was elected president of the County Auditors Association of Ohio at its 2nd annual convention in Columbus. He is the first Athens County auditor to hold the post, previously serving as treasurer and vice president.
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Ralph Elliott
Athens County
Nelsonville
Elliott
Toe Yoder
Stark County
Fred C. Dunn
Franklin County
Ulric T. Acton
Fayette County
Spencer Case Nearing Jury Day in Insanity Trial
Doctor Palmer testified about heredity and memory loss in the Spencer case as witnesses described the defendant's sanity. West Virginia officers recounted Spencer's arrest near Ripley in August 1946 and his behavior before the Athens shooting.
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Palmer
Spencer
Doctor Palmer
Pauline Bailey
Leslie Johnson
Columbus
West Virginia
Ripley
H. W. Fisher
Rem
Harry Riggle
Athens
Glouster
Mrs. Bailey
Riggle
Stella Lambert
Eri. S. Finsterwald
Ohio University
George Bateman
Lima
Bateman
Glowster
AA Meeting in Athens Tonight with Out-of-Town Speakers
The Athens branch of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church. Two out-of-town speakers will be heard, officials announced.
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Athens
Alcoholics Anonymous
First Presbyterian Church
Engineers Set Meeting at Ohio University
The Hocking Valley Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers will hold its annual meeting Thursday at 7 45 P M with Ohio University Engineers and Phi Epsilon Mu. Dr William O Neill minority leader of the State General Assembly will speak. officers will be elected and a tour of the new Ohio University Engineering Building is planned.
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Hocking Valley
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
Ohio University Engineers
Phi Epsilon Mu
William O'Neill
State General Assembly
George W. Clark
Ohio Association
O'Neill
Marietta College
Super Hall
Ohio University Engineering
Graham Chapel Prayer Band Meeting Set at Webb Home
The Graham Chapel Prayer Band will gather Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Webb with Henry Lauer leading the session.
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Graham Chapel
Jim Webb
Heniy Lauer
Ohio University Student Marie Caputo Recovers After Emergency Blood Transfer
Marie Caputo an Ohio University student is listed in fair condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after urgent surgery yesterday afternoon. Blood was rushed from Columbus with a 70 minute drive by state patrol cars to supply an emergency transfusion following an early Tuesday morning request.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Marie Caputo
Ohio University
Columbus
Miss Caputo
Red Cross
Knights Templar Commandery to Confer Degree Friday
Athens Commandery 15 of Knights Templar will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. The Order of Malta degree will be conferred, announced by J T Stiff commander.
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Athens Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Order of Malta
J. T. Stiff
CERTA-VIN Promises Relief From Gas Pressures
Athens readers learn CERTA-VIN, a herbal pill taken before meals, relieves gas that presses on the heart. The ad claims faster digestion, less bloating, and improved nutrient uptake with added iron and B vitamins, from Athens Pharmacy.
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Athens
Seal Proceeds Finance Athens TB Program
Half of Athens County tuberculosis patients have been reached for treatment, says the Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association. In 1949 there were 41 active cases and six deaths. This year’s Christmas Seal funds will support the program including free X rays and mobile X-ray visits.
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Athens County
Athens County Tuberculosia and Health Association
Tuberculosis Association
Let's Play Experts and Investment Company Shares Booklet
An advertisement explains to investors that choosing individual securities is costly and risky. It urges use of investment companies with professional selection and supervision. The booklet promises guidance on dependable income, reduced risk, and simpler bookkeeping with no cost or obligation.
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America
Roy E Hawk and Company Investment Securities
Roy E Hawk and Co operates investment securities business at Cline Building in Athens Ohio. The snippet notes their name and location, indicating a local financial services firm. No further context or actions are provided.
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