Golden Wedding of E. J. Jones in Athens
Mr and Mrs E J Jones celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home 44 Elmwood Place in Athens with a family dinner and a surprise reception hosted by daughters in law Mrs Evan J Jones and Mrs Roger J Jones. Out of town guests included Mrs Willard McKee of Charleston WV and Mr Benjamin Switzer of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jones
Athens
Elmwood Place
Evan J. Jones
Roger J. Jones
Jones
Court House Doings and Sentences In Probate Matters
Court actions on Samuel Baker estate see a petition to contest validity transmitted to the Court of Common Pleas. James Palmer’s 90 day Athens County Jail term for non support of minor children is suspended if he pays $7 weekly. Albert Binderbasin is fined $100 and 60 days in jail for non support of his mother. suspension possible if $8 twice monthly is paid.
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Samuel Baker
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
James Palmer
S. M. Johnson
Palmer
Albert Binderbasin
Binderbasin
Inheritance Tax Ruling On Estates With No Administration
The court determines that the estates of William S. Ferguson and Raymond Claymore are not subject to inheritance tax. Emma S. Grim designates her election to take a $500 automobile with consent of the administrator Athens National Bank. Guy Morrison appointed guardian of Frank S. and Clara M. Perry. bond furnished and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Ferguson
Raymond Claymore
Emma S. Grim
Charles A. Grim
Athens National Bank
Guy Morrison
Frank S
Clara M. Perry
Robber Suspect Shot By Ohio Detective
Roger Bailey alias H. L. Prestey of Columbus Georgia is near death in a Columbus hospital after being shot by Detective Albert Gaulke while allegedly attempting to flee arrest as a robbery suspect. The bullet pierced his spine after he allegedly drew a gun on Detective Otto Kaffits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Roger Bailey
H. L. Prestey
Albert Gaulke
Robbeby
Bailey
Gaulke
Otto Kaffits
Car Strike Kills Columbus Workman
URiK James Weeley a 44 year old car barn worker died from head injuries after being struck by a car driven by William A. Thompson in Columbus. The accident occurred December 18 near the car barn.
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Columbus
Urik James Weeley
William A. Thompson
Athens party hosts four hundred children for Christmas
Four hundred children from mining communities and Athena in Athens County meet Santa at Ohio University’s Women’s Gymnasium. The event, organized by the University YWCA and City Federation of Women’s Clubs, included music, treats, and transportation home provided by Athens residents under police direction.
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Athena
Athens County
Santa Claus
Ohio University
University Y. W. C. A
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Athens
E. S. Finsterwald
Frank Moler
CC. CC
John Finsterwald
The
Robbers Loot Van Lue Bank Elude Capture
Two men who robbed the Van Lue Banking Company at Van Lue of 600 dollars remained at large as police in the Findlay area intensified searches. No arrests reported.
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Findlay
van Lue
Akron Realtor Dies From Gas Fumes In Garage
A.R Ray C Ellsworth an Akron realtor was asphyxiated in his garage by carbon monoxide fumes from his automobile on December 18. This is reported as a fatal accidental incident in Akron.
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Akron
A.r—Ray C. Ellsworth
Schools To Close For the Holidays
Athens County pupils and Ohio University students gain 16 days of Christmas vacation. Schools dismiss Friday December 20 and resume Monday January 6. County children have one week off ending December 20 and return December 34.
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Athens County School
Ohio University
Athens County
New Auto Tags Set For This Saturday In 1953
Athens district plans maroon license plates with white figures to go on autos this Saturday. David Johnson says 2,600 passenger tags sold by Wednesday noon and about 100 truck tags sold. 2,800 passenger and 400 truck tags remain. The license office in Court House basement will be open weekday nights from Thursday to Jan 1 except Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Athens
Johnson
Court House
Robber Shot During Empire Savings Holdup in Cleveland
An unidentified robber was shot by BP Lemon, manager of the Empire Savings & Loan, during a December holdup in Cleveland. A second robber escaped as Lemon fired when the teller window was under threat. The wounded bandit may die. Two customers were present.
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Cleveland
U.R
Empire Mavings & Loan Company
BP. W. Lemon
Christmas Program by Ohio University Chorus
The Ohio University Chorus presented a Christmas program at the university chapel at 9 40 this morning under Prof C O Robinson with assistance from the Sin-
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Ohio University Chorus
Ohio University Consocation
O. Robinson
Philharmonic groups perform in local concert program
Members of the Sinfonian String Quartet Bennet Shimp first violin Robert Young second violin DeForest Ingerham viola Edwin Hellebrand cello. brass quartet Orton Patch Carson Martin Russell Unkrieh LeRoy Paul. trumpet trio Arthur Lange Orton Patch and Carlos Martin compose the trio of trumpets.
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Fenian String Quartet
Donald Dowd
Robinson
Plani
Sinfonian String Quartet
Bennet Shimp
Robert Young
DeForest Ingerham
Edwin Hellebrand
Brass Quartet
Orton Patch
Carson Martin
Russell Unkrieh
LeRoy Paul
Arthur Lange
Carlos Martin
Woman Injured in Glouster Road Collision
Mrs. Serfon Spear, 62, of near Paris, was struck by Clyde Harper's truck and received 14 stitches. She was treated locally then sent home in not serious condition. Harper said glare from an approaching car blinded him near Paris southwest of the city.
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Serfon Spear
Glouster
Star
Paris
Clyde Harper
Anl
Harper
Harper Saye
Alex Dorsey
Gloustor
Outlaw Coal Strike Near End In Southern Illinois
The National Miners' Union outlaw strike, paralyzing 8000 workers in Southern Illinois fields, was nearly over. Only Kincaid mine remained idle as miners prepared to vote on returning to work if National Guardsmen are withdrawn. Authorities considered deportation records for several arrested men as the nine day walkout winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
National Miners’ Union
Kincaid
Prine
Wen
Trial date set in Nelson Blake case on election charge
The court in Elcyrua fixes December 18 as the trial date for Mrs. Dana Nelson and Mrs. Eleanor Blake accused of invalidating the last election. Proceedings move forward with pretrial motions pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elcyrua
Mra
Pdna
Nelson
Sinter
Pleanor Blake
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Zeta Tau Alpha
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Starke Hathaway
Melba White
Marion Joe
Constance Andrews
Mary Ward
Elsie Druggan
Irene Witham
J. B. Heidter
Julia Cable
E. A. Sharpe
Isaac LE. Ash
W. L. Gard
W. A. Matheny
George McLaughlin
C. FE. Cooper
Elizabeth Wehr
Nora Gooding
Josephine Ingram
Louise Deever
Alice Kirkup
Daisy Lee Ervin
Anne Loos
Olive Telfer
Edgar Dilla
Nora, Gooding
Mary
Cecelia Sheridan
John Sheridan
William Riley
Hugh Sheridan
Cecelia
Anna
Rita
Helen
Edward
Leo
Paul Sams
Cletus Mulligan
Robert
Kenneth Sams
Alvin
Charles Frost
Lakeview
Mich
Lillie Hoffmeister
Ferris Institute
Big Rapids
Dewey Laughlin
Wolfe Street
Imo Jean
Sheltering Arms Hospital
R. E. Burson
Roscoe Orr
Gallipolis
Anthony Woode
Holzer Hospital
Ella Keynes
Logan
Hal W. Murphy
East State Street
Tonight Kochanski
O. B. Murphey
Portsmouth
H. A. Green
Jake Wippel
Detroit
R. H. Burson
Hotel
Burson
Miriam
First Christian Church
F. N. Morehead
Doctor Morehead
Denver, Cole
G. W. Duffee
Woodard Avenue
Morehead
Mission Circle
Pauline Fierce
Mound Street
Doris Giesecke
Salvation Army
Eagles
Deborah
Fred Kittle
North
Lancaster Street
Pratt Street
Dewey Root
Stimson Avenue
Social Literary Club
Frank B. Gullum
A. R. Kresge
Genevieve Apgar
B. M. Covert
QO. L. Hoisington
R. P. Tompkins
George Pennell
Trimble
Jacob Hahn
Hahn
Hobson Study Circle Annual
N. S. Welk
Second Street
Hobson Study Circle
Carl Ferguson
P. G. Hibbard
Fred H. McCoy
O. G. Jordan of
Margaret Pickering
Clarence Wyckoff
Probate
Golden Sun
the Colonial Finance Co
E. Paul Cotton
Mgr
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Ohio
Auto
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Automatic
PLONE
Big Ben
Lemon
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Prescription Store
E.F
North Court Street
Southern
Illinois
Aluminum
Kerr Hardware Co
Logans
Slingluff's
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