Cold Wave Slows Rise of Hocking River Flood
A new cold wave slowed the Hocking River rise to 16.5 feet by Friday morning, below flood stage at 17 feet, as rainfall and melting snow fed by the Ohio River kept water high. Traffic routes 50 144 124 691 33 faced closures, and several county schools including Rome Canaan Carthage Troy and Buchtel High School closed.
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Hocking River
Ohio River
Mercury
Coolville
Hockingport
Kimberly
Chauncey
Athens
Pomeroy
Marietta
Rome-Canaan
Carthage-Troy
Buchtel High School
Veterans urged to report recall to VA and repay benefits
Veterans recalled to active duty must notify the VA immediately. Alton F. Friedel of the VA lists required details for recall notices including claim number name address payment amount and reentry date to avoid overpayment.
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Veterans’ Administration
Alton F. Friedel
Athens
Friedel
Births and Dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births Mr and Mrs Walter Canode Athens welcome a son. Dismissals Mrs Harold Cartwright Athens and daughter. Mrs Clyde Smith Athens. Mrs Herbert Kelley Athens. Norman Van Nest Athens. Mrs Bessie Cosley Athens. Mrs Delbert Cook Parkersburg West Virginia. Charles Fiske Chauncey. Mrs May Shepard Athens.
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Walter Canode
Athens
Harold Cartwright
Clyde Smith
Herbert Kelley
Norman van Nest
Bessie Cosley
Delbert Cook
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Charles Fiske
Chauncey
May Shepard
AHS Students See Clay Molding Exhibition
Athens High School hosts Raymond Bogardus, renowned clay molder and sculptor, presenting a morning exhibition in assembly. Bogardus is famed for shaping 90 pounds of clay into giant heads of famous figures and storybook characters. Jack Algeo introduces the guest with a pep rally closing the program before Athens travels to Wellston for a basketball game.
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Raymond Bogardus
Athens High School
Bogardus
Antrim Bureau
Philadelphia
Jack Algeo
AHS
Athens
Wellston
November Enlistments Reported From Athens Area
November enlistments listed by Sgt. W. D. Jansen in Athens show Air Force volunteers Herbert Walters Mickey Powell Gene Smith Melvin Stedman Robert Wolfe Deanville Charles Jones and others from Athens The Plains New Marshfield and Nelsonville Also named are Air Force recruits Paul Cullison William Cox Clairmont Gibbs Glen Martin and Regular Army entrants Myles Beard Pat McGlaughlin Lester Pittman Richard Hawk and Joseph Moore from nearby towns
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W. D. Jansen
Athens
Jansen
Air Force
Herbert Walters
H. D. Walters
Cumberland
Mickey Powell
A. D. Powell
the Plains
Gene Smith
Nancy C. Collins
New Marshfield
Melvin Stedman
Jane Stedman
Robert Wolfe
Glouster
Glen Martin
Myles Beard
Pat McGlaughlin
Mable E. McGlaughlin
Man Hurt in City Crash on W Union Street
Six stitches were required to close a forehead wound on William Zimmeman, a passenger in a car driven by Glennis Boggs, 20, of Stewart. Boggs allegedly tried a left turn on W Union Street and collided head on with Everett Bingman, 52, of Athens Route 2, whose vehicle also sustained heavy front damage.
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W. Union St
Sis William Zimmerman
Glennis Marion Boggs
Stewart
Boggs
W. Union
Everett Bingman
Athens
Athens Woman Mourns Father William Eichholtz Dies in Bellefontaine
William H. Eichholtz age 80 father of Mrs Seth Lewis died Wednesday at his Bellefontaine home after months of illness. He was a longtime funeral director in Bellefontaine and is survived by daughter Mrs Seth Lewis and son Rush who now operates the business. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Eichholtz funeral home in Bellefontaine.
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William H. Eichholtz
Seth Lewis
Bellefontaine
Eichholtz
Rush
Typographical Union Elects New Officers
Ross Davis was re elected president of Athens Typographical Union 482 at a meeting last night in the K of C Hall. Jimmy Romine was chosen as vice president William Herb secretary treasurer Herb Davis recording secretary and Robert Nice sergeant at arms. Walton Davies Robert Figley and Wayne Hutchison were named to the auditing committee.
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Ross Davis
Athens Typographical Union 482
K of C
Jimmy Romine
William Herb
Herb Davis
Robert Nice
Walton Davies
Robert Figley
Wayne Hutchison
Hi-Y Tri-Y Conference Set At Zanesville YMCA
Paul Harris Jr world traveler and lecturer will be principal speaker at the 47th annual Hi-Y and Tri-Y conference to be held at Zanesville YMCA Saturday. About 275 Hi-Y and Tri-Y members and advisers from Southeastern Ohio will attend.
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Paul Harris, Jr
Putney
Zanesville
Bernard Black
Ohio University’s
University College
Sanford Keairns
Jackson High School
Robert Lance
YMCA
Southern Ohio
Harris
Ohio
Lancaster Hi-Y
P. J. Miller
AHS Students Make Gifts in School Woodcraft Shops
Athens High School students in grades seven to twelve work under Thomas W. Bowen in woodcraft and metal shops. Juniors and seniors use power machinery for larger projects while younger students craft door knockers bookcases and toy trucks.
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Santa Claus
Athens High School
Thomas W. Bowen
Suggestions for Mailing Are Given by Postmaster
Postmaster F. P. Frebault offers tips for the Christmas mailing rush. Residents should prepay postage, send first class mail for cards, and use a three cent stamp for small cards. Pack packages securely, seal with return address visible, and use ink for addresses with full details.
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F. P. Frebault
Athens
Frebault
Air Parcel Post
Postal Department
Merchants Association Names New Officers in Athens
James A. Simpkins was elected president of the Athens Retail Merchants Association at the annual session held Wednesday. Harold Konkler was named vice president, John W. Bolin secretary, Julia Wadley treasurer, and Byron A. Wolfe and Ralph Miller named directors.
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James A. Simpkins
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Harold Konkler
John W. Bolin
Julia Wadley
Byron A. Wolfe
Ralph Miller
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Frank H. Cross
Athens Motor Sales
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DeSoto
Plymouth
W. State
Athens, Ohio
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Kempton
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Cline
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