County Treasurer Opens Tax Books Dec 20 for 1946 Fees
County treasurer Ed Lasch announced Dec 20 as the opening date for the first half 1946 real estate tax collection. Taxpayers paying for a full year are urged to do so in December and to bring last receipts to speed property location. If ownership changed in the year, provide the owner name listed April 8 1946. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays with noon hour open. Saturdays close at noon. Out-of-town collections will be handled by representatives to Nelsonville Glouster and Athensville on dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lasch
Lasch
Nelsonville
Glouster
Amesville
Procedure for Obtaining Vet Cars Outlined
Veterans in Athens County may obtain a car under Public Law 663 through the VA. Apply at the Veterans Administration Contact Office 8 President St and mail the form to the VA Regional Office. If approved, bring license, have it certified, then negotiate with a dealer for a vehicle not exceeding 1600 dollars. The veteran must be a World War II veteran separated from service and file by June 30 1947.
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Ellen Biddle
Athens County
American Red Cross
Veteran’s Administration
Miss Biddle
Veterans Administration
President St
Four Star Routes Opened for Bids from Athens
Four star routes from Athens to Lancaster Malta Gallipolis and Corning are opened for bids per postmaster F P Frebault. Contracts run four years from July 1 1947 with bids due February 20. Application forms and details available from the postmaster.
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Athens
F. P. Frebault
Lancaster
Malta
Gallipolis
Corning
Frebault
Burial Rites Held For Stillborn Child In Meigs County
Beverly Ann Fell, the stillborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Fell of 462 Richland Ave, was buried Saturday at Pine Grove Cemetery Meigs County. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Emmett Gilkey Athens and Mr and Mrs Frank Fell Minersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove Cemetery
Meigs County
Beverly Ann Fell
Leo Fell
Richland Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Emmett Gilkey
Athens
Frank Fell
Minersville
Grand Jury Slated To Hear Peters Case Monday
A grand jury of eight women and seven men will meet in special session Monday to hear evidence in the case of Jewell Peters charged with first degree murder of his wife Leah Mae Peters in their Athens County trailer home. The panel is recalled from the October term as prosecutors say no other cases will be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Peters
Leah Mae Peters
Athens County
O. F. Rowland
Gordon B. Gray
Peters
Willard
Eddie” Norris
Delbert Spencer
Norris
Ohio State Penitentiary
Spencer
Lima State Hospital
Rowland
Gray
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Last Three City Vet Housing Units Finished
The last three veterans housing units on the Fairgrounds site were turned over to Athens by W. B. Gibson Construction for the city. The 17 prefab units housed 34 families and are complete except for some inside fixtures due to national shortages. The Highland Avenue area was finished December 3 and occupancy delayed five months by labor and material shortages.
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Fairgrounds
Federal Public Housing Authority
Honor Roll Named At The Plains High School
The Plains High School announced the second honor roll for this semester listing 24 students. Seventh grade honorees include Jon Tipton Willa Sparks Allen Snyder and Mary Charney. Eighth grade honorees are Patricia Hanning Jack McDon ald Robert McGee and Arlene McClain.
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the Plains High School
Jon Tipton
Willa Sparks
Allen Snyder
Mary Charney
Patricia Hanning
Jack McDonald
Robert McGee
Arlene McClain
Betty Bryan
Mary Hardy
Donna Thompson
Richard McAllister
Pearl Phillips
James Nida
Betty Mace
David Miller
Mary Mason
Marion Richardson
Barbara Humphrey
Juanita McDonald
Wade Howard
Dale Wharton
Mary Brammer
Caryo Ann Bean
Police Charge Driver In Light Crashing
Pearl W. Douglas was fined $5 by Mayor Franz Woodworth after pleading guilty to failing to stop at a red light at Congress and Carpenter. Police Chief Grogan testified Douglas crossed a dangerous intersection. two intoxication defendants also pleaded guilty, Dan Wilson $10 and Bliss Woodyard $5 plus costs.
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Pearl W. Douglas
Franz Woodworth
J. B. Grogan
Douglas
Congress
Carpenter Sts
Dan Wilson
Athens
Bliss Woodyard
Albany
Labor Saving Caravan Heads to Athens Event
Leaders plan a labor-saving caravan in Athens on January 13 at 7 30 p m in the Extension Office Ross Wright county extension agent says the Ohio State University caravan is visiting over 50 counties across January February and March to promote efficiency and farm practices.
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Athens
Ross Wright
Ohio State University
Wright
Cemetery Lot Owners Called to Meeting
A meeting of all lot owners of the W. Union St. Cemetery is set for January 22. Roger J. Jones president and H. D. Palmer secretary announce the current board resignation requires election of a new board at 1 p.m. in the cemetery chapel with other annual business on the agenda.
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W. Union St. Cemetery
Roger J. Jones
H. D. Palmer
Cemetery Association
Farmers Hear Summary of Income Views
At the Agricultural Outlook Conference in Athens Grange Hall, representatives from Meigs to Athens counties heard that national income may reach 165 billion dollars this year, with farm contributions around 15 billion. Experts warned of demand decline abroad next year, high land prices, and urged debt repayment and efficiency over expansion.
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Agricultural Outlook
Athens Grange Hall
Meigs
Vinton
Hocking
Fairfield
Morgan
Washington, Perry
Athens Counties
United States
Europe
U.S
Ath ens County Fair Board Re-Elects Officers and Expands
The Ath ens County Fair Board re-elected J. Howard Cline as president Earl Johnson as vice president L C Baker as secretary and F I Caldwell as treasurer Two new directors were added: Lou Jandes Athens Fred Williams Athens Erle Bridgewater Dover Earl Johnson Trimble G A Gardner Ames and Conrad Mulligan Lodi Terms run through December 1949 Bridgewater and Gardner are new to the board Other terms expiring December 1947 or 1948 were listed The board reported total receipts of 25676 82 and expenditures of 26974 93 including 9075 14 for permanent improvements A 1947 horse show was planned and livestock premiums were raised The board approved grandstand and grounds repairs and a Hereford Sale April 7 1947 at the new cattle barn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Fair Board
L. C. Baker
J. Howard Cline
Earl Johnson
F. I. Caldwell
Lou Jandes
Athens
Fred Williams
Erle Bridgewater
Dover
Trimble
G. A. Gardner
Ames
Conrad Mulligan
Lodi
Frank Pugh
Alexander
Russell Maple
M. E. Christman
B. G. Chapman
Rome
Wayne Wingett
Hereford Association of
Southeastern
Ohio
Troy Groups Plan Christmas Party
The Troy FHA and FFA will hold their annual Christmas party Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium. Committees include Joan Griffin Madene Lyons Louis Cunningham Dottie Brandebury Eloise Humphrey Barbara Davis Donna Sanders Alice Kincaid Joan Mantle Doris Taylor for gifts refreshments and entertainment. Decorations planned by FFA members.
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Troy Fha
FFA
Joan Griffin
Madene Lyons
Louis Cunningham
Dottie Brandebury
Eloise Humphrey
Barbara Davis
Donna Sanders
Alice Kincaid
Joan Mantle
Doris Taylor
Supplemental Rent Control Forms Required in Athens County
Landlords operating hotels rooming houses motor courts and similar rentals in Athens County must file supplemental registration statements by December 31 1946. Forms are available at the local Rent Control Office in the Worstell Building. Gallia Meigs counties and Mason and Jackson counties residents should contact the Gallipolis office.
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Athens County
Max Brown
Worstell Bldg
Brown
OPA
Gallia
Meigs
Ohio
Mason and Jackson
West Virginia
Gallipolis
K. of P
Mechanicsburg Roll Listed for Second Six Weeks
Mechanicsburg Junior High School lists twenty students on the honor roll for the second six weeks. Seventh graders include Virginia Ashton, Evelyn Braley, Margaret Braley, Bula Brown, Joy Cooley, Clara Davis, Joah Klingenberg, and Maxine Rose. Eighth graders are James Brooks, Howard Brown, Gail Cain, Frank Hooper, Harriett Sapp, John Smith, Betty Glass, Peggy Hood, Jo Ann Lasure, Barbara Lowe, Helen Sapp, and Ruth Wickline. Peggy Hood and Harriett Sapp earned straight A's.
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Mechanicsburg Junior High School
Virginia Ashton
Evelyn Braley
Margaret Braley
Bula Brown
Joy Cooley
Clara Davis
Joah Klingenberg
Maxine Rose
James Brooks
Howard Brown
Gail Cain
Frank Hooper
Harriett Sapp
John Smith
Betty Glass
Peggy Hood
Jo Ann Lasure
Barbara Lowe
Helen Sapp
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THE
Sunday Messenger
Great Lakes
Stewart St
Wilson Grocery
Altman
Kodak Reflex
Lamborn Studio
South Court St
Athens, Ohio
Grand Jury
Leah Peters
Pheeree
C. D. Heck
W. W. Brownfield
Virgil W. Wertz
Flory DeLashmutt
Elmer F. Kruse
State
Fair Board
Financial Report
Troy
Atkins
Second ST
Guaranten
Houseki
Remier
COX Brothers
E. State St
Mechanicsburg
Kasler
Clover Farm
State St
Dwight H. Rutherford General Insurance
Security Bank
W. H. Wilson
O. D. — Eye & Hearing Priclinic
Main St
Logan Over Pritchard's Restaurant
Try Beasleys
Fred Beasley
Financial Statement
Athens County Agriculture Society
Gates
State of
Frank Caldwell
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