Gas blast damages Riverside Drive home. cause under study
A gas explosion at 5:20 p.m. damaged the Daugherty residence at 13 Riverside Drive in Riverside. One man, George Daugherty, suffered facial and hand burns and was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Fire and gas officials probe sewer and natural gas presence while tests cover pipes and curb stops.
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Riverside Drive
George Daugherty
Daugherty
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Frank Phillips
Baltimore Ohio Yard
Clarence A. Parker
Phillips
MSA
Wen
Harry Foster
E. State St
Raerside Drive
Messenger Newsphoto
Jury Contemplates Ruth Morrison-Steppes Suit at Common Pleas
A Common Pleas jury deliberates in the Ruth Morrison-Steppes Beauticians inc damage case. Final arguments were heard Friday morning and Judge Francis D. White gave the charge. Morrison seeks 16000 dollars claiming a permanent wave burn caused a nervous disorder. The defense argues no burn and preexisting nerves.
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Common Pleas
Ruth Morrison-Steppes Beauticians, Inc
Francis D. White
Lower Plains Resident Tillie Anderson Dies at 90
Tillie Anderson 90 of Lower Plains died Friday morning at her daughter Mrs Fletcher Hawk's home after a year of illness. Survived by son Quince Athens Route 3 two daughters Mrs Joe Bilikam and Mrs Leslie Davies nine grandchildren ten great grandchildren two sisters and a brother. Services Sunday 2 p m at Zion Free Will Baptist Church Lower Plains conducted by Rev Gus Graham. Burial in McArthur. Friends may call at Mrs Hawk's home after Saturday noon.
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Tillie Anderson
Lower Plains
Fletcher Hawk
Anderson
Edward J. Anderson
Jacob
Quince
Athens
Joe Bilikam
Columbus
Leslie Davies
Mentor
William Burnelle
Nelsonville
Jacob Martin
Jackson
Zion Free Will Baptist Church
Gus Graham
McArthur
Hawk
Clearing Skies After Rain With Temps in 30s
A Thursday rain totaled 0.49 inches then cleared skies and colder air followed. Temperatures peaked at 37 during the rain, rose to 46 by 9 am, then fell as wind shifted, with a low around 33 overnight.
Athens man fined for driving left of centerline after crash
Earl M. Hook, 41, of Athens Route 2, was fined $10 and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle for driving to the left of the centerline. Hook was arrested after his car skidded into two youths on Route 682 at The Plains following a Wednesday patrol stop.
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Earl M. Hook
Athens
W. P. Mickle
Hook
State Highway Patrol
the Plains
Eagles Plan Treat for Members' Children
A Christmas party and treat for children of local aerie members is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Athens Eagles Hall. Secretary H. C. McBride said children must be accompanied by their parents.
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Athens Eagles
H. C. McBride
Aerie
Lowell Price of Middleport Listed with Air Force Unit
Cpl. Lowell Price AF 15433519 is assigned to the 52 Motor Vehicle Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base in Trenton New Jersey.
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Price
Lowell
Middleport
McGuire Air Force
Trenton
N. J
Draft Board Holiday Schedule Announced
Athens County Selective Service Board on E State Street will close Monday December 24 and Monday December 31. Officials said the office will remain open all day Saturday January 5.
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Athens County
Selective Service Board
E. State St
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Athens Home Telephone CO
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Norris
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Taylors Masson
Great Western
Paul 1Eidsieck Dry Monopole
Athens Wine & Beer Store
W. Union St
Chrysler
America
the Distinguished
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Johnny Jones Motors
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Meigs Motor Company
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