$3,603,000 Improvement Sought for Athens State Hospital
State Welfare Director John H. Lamneck announced a total request of 3,603,000 for Athens State Hospital including 750,000 for new aged-patient buildings, 630,000 for male wards, and 560,000 for a power plant expansion. The plan adds two-story structures on the hill and a four-story annex to the main building, with an elevator and future expansion provisions.
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Athens State Hospital
State Welfare
John H. Lamneck
C. H. Creed
Prob- Lee —Ng Oo
Patien
Lamneck
Cambridge State Hospital
Lima State Hospital
Massillon
Mansfield
Grafton State Farm
Osborne State Farm
Ohio Reformatory For Women
Marysville
Marion Training School
Boys
Girls
Madison Home
New Officers Chosen by Athens Y Organizations
Athens YMCA clubs announce officers for 1952 53 across groups. Names listed include Shawnee Y Indian Guide chief M T Vermillion and various Gra Y and Hi Y leaders plus Ohio University Student YMCA head John Jewett and advisers M T Vermillion and Andrew Sterrett.
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Athens ‘Y’ Organizations
Athens
Htiee Oe
Shawnee “Y
Indian Guide Tribe
M. T. Vermillion
D. L. Ketfer
Max Ferguson
David Nevitt
Tom
Tom Ter
Gerald Vermillion
West Side Trailblazers
Gra-Y
Allan Young
Ronald Mce
Francis Six
Phil Belcher
Mechanicsburg
Ronald Kennedy
Tom Burns
Edward Pawlusiak
Larry Hawk
Cloyce Martin
Chaplin
Raymond Lee
Central Junior Hi
Philligonne
Tom Aete
Richard White
John D’ettore
Athens Hi-Y
Barney Andrews
Dennis White
Barker
Donald
Roderick Oadis
Earl Washburn
Ohio University
John Jewett
Charles Krauskopf
Daoda
Salem Road Resident Is Found Dead
Mitchell LeMaster aged 63 was found dead Thursday night in a chair at his Salem Road home near The Plains. Dr. John H. Elias said death was due to a heart attack about 24 hours earlier. He was a retired carpenter with survivors including three sons and a stepson. Funeral set for Saturday at 3 p.m. at Plains Church of the Nazarene with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
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Mitchell LeMaster
Pai
Salem Road
Thens
George Bateman
John H. Elias
Elias
LeMaster
Effie
Ellison
Athens
Dennison
Logan
Herbert
Sidney
Jack Lane
Columbus
Alva Platt
Plains
Dudley
Fred
Lena Brandenburg
Plains Church of the Nazarene
West Union Street
Jagers
Haydenville Driver Fined and Jailed for License Suspension
Haydenville man Ralph Van Bibber, 28, arrested by the State Highway Patrol for driving with a suspended license, was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail by Logan Mayor Roger Friend. He also paid $5 and costs for insufficient lights on his car.
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Haydenville
State
Highway Patrol
Ralph van Bibber
Logan
Roger Friend
van Bibber
Floyd Nixon
Gore
Friend
Robert Ward
Chauncey
Court of Justice of the Peace Charles Rider
Rome Canaan Honor Roll Is Announced
Rome Canaan High School declares honor roll for the second six weeks with B or better in all grades. Ninth graders Bill Dwyer Gary Parsons. tenth graders Almeda Warner Marlene Burk Mary Stump Judith Whaley Jo Ann Chambers. eleventh graders Mary Ann Dwyer Patricia Hayes Joe Barkie Gary Gould George Crawford Ruth Russell Yann Bernard. twelfth graders Helen Butler Grace Zeigler Sally Noble Marion Kim Eddie Sweeney.
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Stewart
Rome-Canaan
Herman L. Ellis
Bill Dwyer
Gary Parsons
Almeda Warner
Marlene Burk
Mary Stump
Judith Whaley
Jo Ann Chambers
Mary Ann Dwyer
Patricia Hayes
Joe Barkie
Gary Gould
George Crawford
Ruth Russell
Yn Bernard
Helen Butler
Grace Zeigler
Sally Noble
Marion Kim
Eddie Sweeney
Divorce Petition Alleges Gross Neglect Against Ada Huddy
Ada L. Huddy of Buchtel files for divorce from William E. Huddy in Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect of duty. The couple, married Aug 2 1944 at Gallipolis, have no children.
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Ada L. Huddy
Buchtel
Common Pleas
William E. Huddy
Gallipolis
Judgment Sought for 361.35 Over Unpaid Station Accounts
Harry Triplet of Chesterhill seeks judgment for 361.35 from Dale Niceswanger of 468 Richland Ave Athens for unpaid accounts due at Triplet’s filling station in Chesterhill per the petition filed.
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Harry Triplet
Chesterhill
Dale Niceswanger
Richland Ave
Athens
Niceswanger
Triplet
Ohio University Campus Decked With Christmas Decor
The Ohio University campus displays extensive Christmas decorations led by Cutler Hall. A large tree, Merry Christmas sign, evergreen garlands, red bows, and blue lights line the building fronts. Memorial Auditorium features a silver star and wreaths, with Blue Key planning the setup for the annual display.
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Ohio University
Cutler Hall
Cutler
Memorial Auditorium
University
Blue Key
National Men’s Honorary
Plaque Honors Geoffrey Morgan in Santa Monica Beach Dedication
A bronze plaque set in a granite boulder at a Santa Monica beach honors the late Geoffrey F. Morgan former Athens schools superintendent Boy Scout leader and churchman. Ceremonies at Wilshire Boulevard marked Morgan's tireless effort to keep California beaches public and low cost for recreation. He served as Santa Monica school superintendent from 1916 to 1920 and was active in culture scouting church and state government.
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Santa Monica
Geoffrey F. Morgan
Athens Schools
Morgan
California
Wilshire Blvd
Beach and Park Department
California Shoreline Planning Association
Russell K. Hart
Athens High
Sons of the Black and Red
Presbyterian Church
Births and admits at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Leccy Ath ens welcome a son. Admitted: Anna Shepard Athens Teddy Met Coolville Victoria Gillogly Albany James Wilson Glouster. Discharged: Warren Benings Athens and son Martha Mahaffey Athens Linda Forgeress Glouster Herbert Thompson The Plains Steve Toth Glouster Mrs Elsie Stewart Athens Marie Sayre Trimble Phyllis McMasters Athens Jesse Wilson Glouster.
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Anna Shepard
Athens
Teddy Me T
Coolville
Victoria Gillogly
Albany
James Wilson
Glouster
Warren Benings
Grandmother’s Toss Saves Baby in Fire
Eighteen month old Darlene Daugherty was trapped in a burning third floor apartment. Grannie Mary McEvoy aged 63 tossed the child across an alleyway into the arms of Mrs John A Paul on a porch below. Firemen later rescued McEvoy.
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Pittsburgh
Darlene Daugherty
Grannie
Mary McEvoy
Darlene
John A. Paul
Operation To Halt Comic's TV Shows
Santa Monica California comed Red Skelton scheduled for surgery today at St. John's Hospital due to a painful diagnosis. Doctors initially hoped to postpone the operation so he could resume filming.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Red Skelton
St. John’s Hospital
Acheson Heads to Paris for NATO Council Sessions
Secretary of State Acheson sails for Paris to join Treasury Secretary Snyder and Averell Harriman for the 14 nation NATO Council meetings. The trip marks the culmination of a four year shuttle diplomacy to bolster European defense.
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Washington
Acheson
Paris
Treasury
Snyder
Averell Harriman
Mutual Security
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Council
J. R. Stobert Dies at 81 in Sharpsburg
James R. Stobert 81 of Sharpsburg died Thursday at his home. A retired coal miner, he lived most of his life in Shirg community. Survived by his wife Zettie Grubb, two sons, a daughter, 20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, two brothers. Funeral Sunday at Bevit Methodist Church Chesterhill. Burial Chesterhill Cemetery. Friends may call at Fawcett Stone Chesterhill and at the family home.
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Sharpsburg
James R. Stobert
Shirg
James
Maggie Stobert
Petition for Divorce Filed in Common Pleas Court
Pauline Figgins of Nelsonville Route 1 files for divorce from Darrel Figgins Jr. of 831 Chestnut Street Nelsonville in Common Pleas Court. The couple married April 2 1950 at Gallipolis and have no children. The petition cites gross neglect of duty.
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Pauline Figgins
Nelsonville
Common Pleas
Darrel Figgins Jr
Chestnut St
Gallipolis
Legion Essay Contest launches in county schools
The American Legion post in Athens starts its third annual high school essay contest. Rules will go to English department heads. 400 to 600 word essays on The Need for a Strong American Democracy are due by January 18 from ninth to twelfth graders, with eight top essays advancing to county and district judging for state competition.
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American Legion
Athens
K. T. Crossen Post
Edwin T. LaVelle
Athens City
Chauncey-Dover
Legion
LaVelle
Post
Athens Legion
Albany
Amesville Women Hurt In Auto Crash
Two Amesville residents were injured when their car skidded on an icy bridge north of Athens and crashed over an embankment. Effa Glazier, 77, and Mrs. C. J. Van Valey, 81, were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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Amesville
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Effa Glazier
C. J. van Valey
State Highway Patrol
Erson Glazier
Glaizer
Ex-Resident of Torch Dies in Belpre
Clara Arminda Scott age 79 formerly of Torch died Thursday night at her Belpre home after a long illness. She was the widow of Charles Scott and mother of Florence Fleming with granddaughter Jacqueline Fleming. Services by Rev. Charles Foster at Spencer Funeral Home Belpre with burial in Rockla Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home before the service.
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Clara Arminda Scott
Torch
Belpre
William and
Mary Ann Nixon
Scott
Methodist Church
WSCS
Charles
Florence Fleming
Jacqueline Fleming
Gercinen
Charles Foster
Belpre Methodist Church
Spencer Funeral Home
Belpreer
Rockla Cemetery
Friends Fd
Snowfall Brief Near Freezing as Temperatures Rise
A trace of snow fell overnight while temperatures dropped to freezing. By 9 a.m. the low at Hamsey Run was 32 degrees, rising two degrees.
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Hamsey Run
Kerr Hardware Taken Over By Hunter In Athens
Kerr Hardware Co. on Court St, one of Athens oldest stores, will be sold to George D. Hunter and wife Grace F. Hunter. M M Kerr retires due to ill health. brother C C Kerr remains as employee. No major personnel changes planned. likely to be named Kerr Hunter Hardware Co. Mrs Hunter not active in business. Building leased from Mrs W B Lawrence. Kerr family roots trace to Gallia County. Athens store opened in 1915 with C C Kerr as president since then.
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Kerr Hardware Co
Court St
George D. Hunter
Grace F. Hunter
M. M. Kerr
C. C. Kerr
Hardware Store Corporation
Hunter
Logan
Gallipolis
West
Kerr
Athens Hardware
Frank E. Goldsberry
Water line breaks disrupt Riverside Drive repairs
A water line on Riverside Drive broke early today prompting repairs by city water works. City workmen continued the repair work late this morning as crews responded to the break.
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Riverside Drive
Water Works Department
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Moline
Ill
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George Overly Shoe
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Todd Santth
Sons of the Pionsers
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Hardie Simmons University
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Bacmy
Cindy and
Redd
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Walt’ Fort Worth
Crusade Cini
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