Athens County Farm Income Rises to 4.54 Million in 1948
The Rural Economic Bureau at Ohio State University reports Athens County gross cash farm income reached 4 540 900 in 1948 up from 3 985 100 in 1947 and 3 591 500 in 1946 Dairying remained at least 45 percent of total for the tenth straight year and rainfall varied across the county aiding corn but hurting fall pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ross Wright
Wright
Rural Economic Bureau
Ohio State University
Ohio
Perry
Washington
Meigs
Morgan
Hocking
Vinton
Athens Usdan Council
H. W. Howell
Harold Howell
New Marshfield Road
Izaak Walton
Waterloo
Athens
H. G. Henry
Lawrence Calvin
Invest Smart: Learn to Grow Income With Expert Supervision
This booklet from a leading investment authority explains how supervision of funds and ownership in major American industries can boost income. It invites readers to write or call to obtain a copy detailing advantages and extra assurance for invested dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Roy E. Hawk & Co. in Athens Ohio
Local business named Roy E. Hawk & Co. operates in Athens Ohio with no additional details provided about services or history.
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Roy E. Hawk & Co
Cancellation Asked in Court Sale of Land
Daniel H. Armstrong acting as trustee petitions common pleas court to cancel an auditor’s 1944 tax sale deed for land bought by F. E. Dowler. Alleging lack of proper publication and improper descriptions, Armstrong seeks to set aside the deed and restore the property to his name. Defendants named include Ralph Elliott, Edward H. Lasch, and Dowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Ralph Elliott
Edward H. Lasch
F. E. Dowler
Nelsonville
Daniel H. Armstrong
Columbus
Meigs County Native Dies In Mt. Vernon
Meigs County native Mrs Myrta Pearle Hall 57 died Wednesday morning at her Mt Vernon home after a three month heart illness She was the wife of Emmet Hull a cashier for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Mt Vernon Survivors include three daughters two sons a sister and a brother Funeral services Friday at 130 p m at Mulberry Street Methodist Church Mt Vernon with burial in Mound View Cemetery Friends may call at Dowds funeral home from Thursday noon until Friday noon
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Myrta Pearle Hall
Meigs County
Mt. Vernon
Fred and
Mattie McKnight Tuckerman
Emmet
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ralph Orr
Newark
Jack Kearns
Malcolm
William Hull
Hull
Harry Walters
Clyde
Rice Tuckerman
Middleport
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Mound View
Dowds
Births and admissions at ShelterinG Arms Hospital
A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Orin Wright of Athens Route 4, a daughter. Admissions include Ida Mae Lockard and Jessie McClain, both of Athens, with Barbara Fee also listed. Dismissals include Mrs. John Forgoress and daughter, Glouster Route 3, along with Mrs. June Nester, Athens Route, and Mrs. Margaret Teeters, Athens Route 3. Other names appear: Lola Morrison and Edman R. Zink of Athens, and Karen Hunsicker of Athens.
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Orin Wright
Athens
Ida Mae Lockard
Jessie McClain
Barbara Fee
John Forgoress
Glouster
June Nester
Margaret Teeters
Lola Morrison
Edman R. Zink
Karen Hunsicker
Mailman Family Keeps Athens Postal Tradition Alive
William P. and Henry H. Strickland, Athens city mail carriers, are sons of the late Frank Strickland, a rural mail carrier for over 30 years. The Stricklands descend from Abington and Sarah Jane Strickland, with roots tracing back to North Carolina, and have long ties to Athens including 256 W State St. and 100 Central Ave. The brothers, both AHS graduates, follow a family legacy that began with their father and grandfather and spans generations of service.
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Athens City
William P
Henry H. Strickland
Frank Strickland
Central Ave
Athens
Abington
Sarah Jane Strickland
North Carolina
Strickland
Richland Ave
Frank
Athens High School
Gertrude Barber
West Athens
Mia
Henry
William
Athens Buick Co
Earl
Mansfield
Edith
William Strickland
State St
Bank of Athens
Remembrance Appeal for Athens State Hospital Patients
Dr. C. H. Creed, superintendent, asks Athens State Hospital to remember patients during Christmas. In a letter to Probate Court Judge John F. Newcomb, he notes many patients have no relatives or are forgotten. Gifts are welcomed at the Athens State Hospital to brighten their holidays.
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Athens State Hospital
C. H. Creed
Athens Sue Hospital
Probate
John F. Newcomb
Mrs. Lizzie Andrews Dies in Glouster at 83
Mrs. Lizzie Andrews 83 died Tuesday evening at her son in law and daughter’s home in Glouster. Widow of L R Andrews a former funeral director killed in an auto crash years earlier. Surviving: daughter Florence Andrews Xenia a brother H N Wolfe Nelsonville sisters Mrs W G Phillips Mrs W E Humphrey Mt Vernon and Mrs F S Bennett Mt Vernon three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville with services by Rev Dallas Browning. visitation at John S Blower funeral home Thursday evening and Friday until time of services.
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Glouster
Lizzie Andrews
Ward Forrest
Columbus
Nelsonville
Legion Meeting Set For Wednesday Evening
K. T. Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Legion home, per Commander Ben L. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Legion
Ben L. Williams
Daughter of Former OU Dean Dies
Miss Ann Collins ten, daughter of Evan R. Collins former dean of the Ohio University College of Education died in a Boston hospital after a six month illness. The family, formerly of Athens, moved to Albany, New York last June where Mr. Collins is president of State College for Teachers. Surviving are her parents and a brother Evan Jr. born in Boston and raised in Athens.
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Ann Collins
Evan R. Collins
Athens
Boston
Mr. Collins
College of Education
Ohio University
State College For Teachers
Albany
N. Y
Miss Collins
Evan, Jr
Bloodmobile Visit Slated for Early January Stop
The Red Cross bloodmobile from the Columbus regional center will visit Tuesday January 17 at First Methodist. Dr L J Goldberg chair of the blood program says 140 donors are needed and Ber tha Vickers recruitment chair says registration is open now with appointments by calling the Red Cross at 651 or 5.
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Red Cross
Columbus Regional Center
L. J. Goldberg
Methodist
Bertha Vickers
Christmas Fire Safety Rules Cited
Athens Fire Department urges holiday caution with dry trees and faulty wiring. Keep trees moist by sand or water at base, check wires near curtains, use waterproof cords outside, and remove inflammable paper during gift opening. Fire extinguishers recommended for home and car. candles discouraged.
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Athens
Clarence A. Parker
Her
Lectures End Series by Cooley and Luchs at Church
Charles Cooley director of Ohio University's Wesley Foundation and the Rev. Fred Luchs will give the final lectures in a ministerial society series Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the First Presbyterian Church.
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Charles Cooley
Ohio University
Wesley Foundation
Fred Luchs
First Presbyterian Church
Mercury Near Highest December Morning Temperature
Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France logged 54 degrees at 9 35 am making it the warmest December morning aside from December 12 when 62 degrees was reached Yesterday's high reached 60 and the low 48 stayed above recent November readings The Hocking River held steady at 3 8 feet with little change in level.
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C. N. France
Hocking
Small Loan Film Presented to Athens Kiwanis Club
A film titled Every Seventh Family about the small loan business was shown at a Monday Athens Kiwanis Club meeting. Arrangements were by Robert W Hollingsworth and Russell McCammmon. The next meeting on Tuesday December 27 will feature officer installations led by Lt. Gov. Carl A. Frey.
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Athens Kiwanis Club
Robert W. Hollingsworth
Russell McCammon
Kiwanis
Carl A. Frey
Divorce Granted for Gross Neglect and Cruelty
Dolly L. Ross of Nelsonville received a divorce from Edward Ross in common pleas court for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. They were married August 14, 1948, in Greenup Kentucky.
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Dolly L. Ross
Nelsonville
Common Pens Court
Edward Ross
Greenup
Program Tonight At Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church
The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church announces its annual Christmas program for Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The event invites the community to attend the themed presentation and holiday celebration.
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Athens
Pleasanton Church Sets Thursday Sunday School Program
Pleasanton Methodist Church schedules a Sunday school program for Thursday at 8 p m. The notice confirms the event time and church involvement.
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Pleasanton
Pleasanton Methodist Church
Meigs County Girl Dies of Pneumonia
Mary Evelyn Ervin 15 died of pneumonia this morning at Meigs General Hospital. Daughter of Harlow and Mrs Ervin she is survived by sister Louise May at home and brothers Charles at home and Harry of Steubenville. Friends may visit the Raymond Ervin residence on the Racine Bashan Road. Services planned by Ewing Funeral Home.
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Pomeroy
Mary Evelyn Ervin
Meigs General Hospital
Harlow Ervin
Louise May
Charles
Harry
Steubenville
Raymond Ervin
Racine-Bashan Road
Ewing Funeral Home
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Cline Bldg
Athens, Ohio
Mirro-Matic
Aluminum
Sheltering Arms Hospital
C. H. Harris
William and Henry Strickland
Kerr Hardware
Athens Retail Merchants Association
South Court St
Banks Sport Shop
S. Court Street
Winfield
Murry | Supply Limited
Court St
Member
Retail Merchanta Association
Superior Electric CO
Kroger
Thrifty
the Security Bank
Federal Depositsurance Corporation
Court Street
South Court Street
Santa Claus Official Headquarters
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