Snow Falls .8 Inches with Cold Snap and Crashes
Snowfall reached .8 inches as mild warming drove up to 30 degrees after several days of harsh cold. A series of crashes marred the night with three accidents reported by city police and the State Highway Patrol. No injuries were listed though vehicles from Athens and McConnelsville areas collided at multiple junctions, including May and Morris Avenues and Routes 37 78 and 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Sid
C. N
France
Herbert
Blackford
Earich
Charles E. North
Harold W. Combs
McConnelsville
McArthur
Route
Charles W
Shafer Named To Commission
C. D. Shafer of Nelsonville and Athens wholesale grocer is named to the mental hospital committee of the Ohio Post-War Program by chairman Roscoe R. Walcutt. The committee includes state institutions welfare, legislature veterans and business leaders to study availability of federal hospitals for mental care versus expanding existing hospital plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Shafer
Nelsonville
Athens
Ohio Post
Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge in Cleveland
Richard Kircher of Cleveland pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars plus costs when arraigned before Mayor Franz Woodworth this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kircher
Cleveland
Franz Woodworth
Public Invited To Open House For American Legion Post
The K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion invites the public to an open house at its new 20 West Washington Street location on Saturday evening from 5 to 7 with a Dutch treat musical interlude. Entertainment follows with D H Sams Belford Nelson Gus White Ernest Coe and Paul Shannon. Governor Lausche has proclaimed Saturday American Legion Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen Post
America Legion
Washington St
D. H. Sams
Belford Nelson
Gus White
Ernest Coe
Paul Shannon
American Legion
Frank J. Lausche
Friends of the Legion
Legion Post
Court 1
Mrs Grimes Dies at 70 in Chesterhill
Maria E Grimes age 70 former Mt Hermon resident in Athens County died of a heart attack at her Chesterhill home. Funeral at Mt Hermon A B Church Sunday at 2 pm with calling after 3 pm Saturday. She was widow of Robert A Grimes and survived by son Floyd of Canton and daughters Emily Carpenter Elza Armstrong Eva Quinn, plus brothers Joseph Beard Mt Hermon and James Beard Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Canton
Emily Carpenter
Columbus
Elza Armstrong
Eva Quinn
Chesterhill
Joseph Beard
Mt. Hermon
James Beard
Joy
Sanborn Rites To Be Saturday
Herbert Sanborn 64 of Athens died Thursday after a long illness. Survived by wife Orpha a son Franklin in the Navy two brothers Charles and Jess a sister Eva Brooks and other relatives. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at Dowler and Ferguson with Rev E C Kenney. burial Clark's Chapel Cemetery.
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Herbert Sanborn
Athens
Lysander
Lodi
Sanborn
Orpha Sanborn
Franklin
Navy
Charles
Jess
Eva Brooks
Kimberly
Rosetta Crosby
Nathan Mayle Jr. Funeral Set for Saturday
Funeral services for Nathan Mayle Jr. will begin at 1 p m Saturday at Mt Hermon Cemetery burial follows at the Mt Hermon Cemetery. He was the infant son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Mayle and was survived by his parents one brother and grandparents Elva Mayle and Joseph Parsons of western Athens County.
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Amesville
Nathan Mayle
Lathrop
Elva Mayle
Joseph Parsons
Athens County
Mt. Hermon Cemetery
War's End A Puzzle For Amnesiac Merchant Seaman
A young Merchant Marine identified only as George Wrable was found at Sheltering Arms Hospital with amnesia. He believed his home was Hillier, Pennsylvania, and recalled little since last July. He learned of the war’s end only after waking, and authorities sought his hometown and next steps. He is about five feet ten, with light brown hair, and appears physically well.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
George Wrable
Hillier
Fort Hayes
Co Yurnous
Athens
Opening Is Quiet as Stock Market Slips Moderately
Irregularly lower tendencies continued with light selling pressure. Dealings slowed after a quiet opening as fractional declines predominated near mid day in New York markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grain and Produce Receipts and Market Notes
Grain and produce receipts with various grade percentages and prices listed. Includes U S extras and standards receipts, egg receipts, and dirties figures. Stock listings feature a wide range of corporations and industrials such as Anaconda Copper, Boeing, Chrysler, Douglas Aircraft, General Electric, General Motors, Goodyear, Kroger, Montgomery Ward, Radio Corp of Am, Sears Roebuck, and Standard Oil group among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am- Rolling Mills Am
Pam
Bald
Loco
Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Ches
Chrysler
Curtiss-Wright
Douglas Aircraft Erie
Elec
Foods
Gen
Motors
Goodyear
iInt
Harveiser
Kroger
Montgom
Ward iPenney Ac
Protier and Gi
Radio Corp of Am
Repub. Steel
Sears Roebuck
N. I
Fishing Limits Are Relaxed In Three Ohio Areas
The Ohio Conservation Commission lifts restrictions on Lake Alma in Vinton County Lake Jackson in Jackson County and the Shade River in southeastern Ohio as part of an experiment. Officials cite risks of both under and over fishing. New department commissioner is H A Buck Rider of Springfield who has served seven years as an assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio Conservation Commission
Lake Alma
Vinton County
Lake Jackson
Jackson County
Shade River
H. A. (Buck) Rider
Springfield
Mrs Windon Dies at 49 in Ohio Hospital
Mrs. Ernest Windon, 49, died after thrombosis treatment at Holzer Hospital. She leaves husband and two children William Lee 13 and Jean Louise 7, plus brother Chester Will of near Pomeroy. Funeral is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at Finsterwald Funeral Home with burial in Chester Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Ernest Windon
Holzer Hospital
William Lee
Jean Louise
Chester Will
Finsterwald
Chester Cemetery
Hospital Notes Brief Admits and Discharges
Sheltering Arms Hospital notes record the birth of a daughter to the Rev and Mrs. Guy White of Guysville Route 3. Admissions include Reuben Swinehart at Hebbard isville for a medical case and George Wrable with amnesia. Discharges include Mrs. Henry Cleland and her son from Ath fens, along with Mrs. Mavin Murphy of Glouster and Mrs. Mary Loudner of Doanville.
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Birtas
Guy White
Guysville
Reuben Swinehart
Hebbardisville
George Wrable
Henry Cleland
Athfens
Mavin Murphy
Glouster
Mary Loudner
Doanville
Two Drivers Suffer Minor Injuries in Route 134 Crash
State Highway Patrol reports a collision on Route 134 at Trimble left two motorists with minor injuries. James E. Merrit, 25, of Millfield and Eldon Bernard, 29, of Jacksonville were identified as the drivers.
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Route 134
Trimble
State Highway Patrol
James E. Merritt
Millfield
Eldon Bernard
Jacksonville
Czech Author 9 30- THS-H. V. Kaltenborn edits the news
A scrambled radio schedule lists NBC WELW and CBS WENS segments with actors Marion Morgan Beverly Lawrence and Frontier Gal on Blind Date. It also mentions Vaughn Monroe Kate Smilin Sings and Georgia Gibbs as guests, plus a murder mystery on The Sheriff and other variety acts.
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H. V. _Kaltenborn
Nbc-Welw
Marion Morgan
Beverly Lawrence
Opursts Oon
Fife Stuary
Koh Hope
MBS
WHRU
Vaughn Monroe J
Kate Smilin
Cbs-Wens
Ted Lewis
Morton Downey
Mbswhc
Cornell Woolmen
NEC
Cgeorgia Gibbs
Case Purzte
Athens area soldiers listed with service updates and honors
Sergeant Willard B. McGrath returns to Casablanca after a route research flight over Italy Africa and Europe. Bronze Star awarded to Sergeant Thorn Carsey from Albany for Leyte campaign. Ohio University graduate Charles W. Etsinger heads home from Japan. Numerous local servicemen named with ranks towns and units across Ohio and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard B. McGrath
Athens
Casablanca
ATC
Italy
Africa
Europe
F. M. “MrGrath
Dayton
Ohio
McGrath
Transport Command
Rome
Naples
Paris
Algiers
United States
Set. Thorn. Carsey
Albany, C
Leyte
Charles L. Carsey
Albany
Charles W. Etsinger
Ohio University
Japan
10Th Corps
Etsinger
Indiana
Cincinnati Enquirer
Richmond
Ind
Army
Clothes Drive to Aid War Victims in Europe and Asia
Athens churches sponsor a campaign to collect clean clothing for shipment to war victims in Europe and Asia. A first shipment has already been sent, and residents are urged to contribute. The drive is led jointly by the Christian Church First Methodist and Presbyterian Church in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Christian Church
First Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Athens
Brieder
Livestock prices in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati markets
Livestock prices show steady to firm bids across cattle hogs and bulls in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Cattle sales include steers heifers and cows with varied grades and prices. hogs range from 100 to 300 pounds with several price bands. Cincinnati notes limited hog supply and steady demand with cattle calves and sheep also described. School closings reported in Zanesville due to influenza.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Wanda Laudermilt Dies in Columbus
Wanda Laudermilt seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Laudermilt formerly of Pomeroy died in White Cross Hospital Columbus on Thursday. Funeral services are planned Sunday at 3 p m from Ewing Funeral Home with viewing after Friday noon. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Wanda Laudermilt
Harry Laudermilt
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Frank Finley
Ewing Funeral Home
Beech Grove Cemetery
Lena Brown dies after illness in Pomeroy
Lena Brown aged 65 dies at home in south Pomeroy after a heart illness. She is survived by several nieces. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home with viewing Friday. Burial will be at Middleport Latilt Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
iLena Brown
South Pomeroy
Ewing Funeral Home
Middleport
Latilt Cemetery
1946 Mercury Display Opens at Fred Beasley Co
The new 1946 Mercury was placed on display today at the Fred Beasley Co on Carpenter Street during the first nationwide showing. R. Davis of Ford Motor Co announces Mercurys are rolling off Ford plants at about 175 per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beasley Co
Carpenter St
7. R. Davis
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Parole Granted for Blaine Evener in Pocket Picking Case
Blaine Evener, sentenced in Athens County on a pocket picking charge, has been granted parole from the London Prison Farm effective January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Evener
Athens County
London
Athens Fire Chief Warns of Christmas Tragedy Risks
Athens Fire Chief C A Parker warns that December has the worst fire record and holiday trees, decorations, candles, and wrappings heighten danger. He urges water-soaked trees, flame-free displays, safe electrical decorations, quick cleanup of wrappings, ash trays, and everyone knowing how to call the fire department.
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Athens
C. A. Parker
Parsker
Parker
Merluad
Ofr
Opening of Tax Books Delayed Temporarily
County treasurer Fa Laseh announced the December tax books opening will be delayed temporarily due to special levies approved in the recent election. The exact opening date will be announced soon.
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Fa Laseh
San
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Griday
Athens Messenger
K. T. Crossen
Shafer
Nathan Mayle, Jr
Athens Home Telephone CO
Ing. Telephone Service
Inawoye
U. S
Windon
Sheltering Arms
Frere
Newfoundland
Latvia
Ireland
Wisconsin City
Carrol M. Burris
Elliott St
Fort Sheridan
Pfc
Burris
Cade Mansfield, Jr
Mulberry St
William E. Hahn
Carlos A. Mathews, Jr
Congress SL
Charles B. Robinson
W. State St
Clarence H. Brown
Leonard D Brown
Lloyd E. van Nest
Sunnyside Drive
John 0. Barnes
Richard E. McConkey
Spring St
William D. White
Grosvenor St
Harry A. Hope
Rodney HH. Schultz
W. Union
Din Graham
Gallipolis
Paul K. Ran- Golph
Mmoac
Howard Howells
James E. Taylor
Harold E. Steger
Marvin K. Deckard
Melvin L. Thompson
John S. Cos
Gerald A. ‘Jones
Pfo
Denver L Rice
Pfe
Homer
Taylor
Orville T. Chambers
Emmet W. Shuler
C. V. Mulholland
Carroll R. Swanson Pomeroy
Lawrence ED Hoffner
Harold M. Heiliman
Vernon F. Arnold
Frank R. North
Joseph Co. Smart
Robert D. ‘Oliver
Samuel E. Levering
Marcus A. Brooker
Cecil O. Felient
Logan
Paul E. Phillips
John L. Sullaan
Donald A. Lewis
AMS
Charles E. Winton
Seidoe Nelson
Willam L. Mesaros
Elis B. Dew
Ilarold W. Spyder
Eugene E. Lonberger
Corning
Clarence W. Morison
Edward J. Siemer
Eugene F. Crooks
Murray City
Benjamin F
Paul L. Barrett
Homer D. Sinclair
Orville G. Nickels
John B. Dover
Rabrerk H. Nickels
Orville W. Mc
Kee
Dyesville
Sean Unkleshay
Gallia
Slimer W. Carpenter
Clarence M. Myers
New Straitsville
Stanley
Dighan Winton
Kenneth S. Devore
Vincent
John E. Barrett
New Marshfield
Marold C. Perry
Wade W. Sidders
Kenneth N. Laveck
the Plains
Mike Kaslival
Walter D. Sams
Laurelville
Pilo
Howard Garrett
Edgar M. Tatman
Racine
Theodore M. Parsons
Carrol F. Neigler
James E. McMahon
Chauncey
James E. Danner
Little Hocking
Ferol E Belz
Rutland
Ebert
Luckadoo
Stewart
C. A. Fuller
Coolville
Victor W. Clark
Langsville
Ernest S. Ward
Bidwell
Cecil W. Berry
Cheshire
Alva E. Rupe
Zanesville
iDies
Lena Brown
Ilness
Cross Bros
W. Union St
Kromex
Matilda
Mta
Carpenter Hardware
Petl
Fielder
Carpenter
Nercon
F.R. Beasley Athens
the Mutual Home & Savings Assn
Athens, Ohio
Burione
Edule
Howard Camp
Burtone
Couch St
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