Early Athens History Has Musical Chapter
The piece recalls Athens bands and musicians from the 19th century, highlighting the 1879 18th Regiment Band, members like Jesse Davis and Gus Whipple, and the public appeal of parades and concerts. It contrasts past bands with today’s school ensembles and notes the lasting love of making music in the town.
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Athens
18Th Regiment
Old Presbyterian Church
Walter Howe
Davis Boys
Selby Brothers
Charles Pilcher
Grim Brothers
Hastings Brothers
Levi Crippen
T. D. Stewart
Gus Whipple
Jesse Davis
Ohio University
Bill
Fred Junod
Clarence Crippen
Ike Slaughter
Oscar Kurtz
Tarzan Marriage Question Roils Downey Natives
In Downey California rumors swirl that Tarzan and Jane may not be legally wed and that children are exposed to tales of their jungle life. Officials and film figures recall past debates over Tarzan’s marriage, noting books and films depict ceremonies and a son adopted by the couple, with actors and producers recounting enduring on screen unions.
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Los Angeles
Tarzan
Jane
Downey
Tarz
Hollywood
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Ible
Bruce Moore
Downey Unified
Robert L. Ryan
Ryan
Sol Lesser
Lesser
Burroughs
Jane Porter
Baltimore
Cyril R. Rothmund
Rothmund
Maureen O’sullivan
Janes
Notice of Appointments and Probate Notices in Ohio
Several probate notices list appointees in Meigs and Athens counties. Manning D. Webster is appointed administrator of Harold A. Moore’s estate in Meigs County. C. C. Duckler becomes administrator de bonis of William Bradshaw. Mary Parker of Albany is executrix of Emil E. Parker. Raymond Parsons and family are named in a real estate petition filed by Elda Parsons seeking appraised property under Ohio law.
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Manning D. Webster
Pomeroy
Ohio
Arold A. Moore
Meigs County
F. H. O'Brien
C. C. Duckler
de Bonis
William Bradshaw
Mary Parker
Albany
Emil E. Parker
Athens
Raymond Parsons
Chapline Street
Wheeling
West Virginia
Albert Leroy Parsons
Rosewood Avenue
Bethlehem
Morris Parsons
Fairmount Avenue
Leslie Parsons
Katherine Parsons
Elda Parsons
State of
Rome
Towit
Stewart
Aia
Lo Soren
Aid Lot
Athens County
Record distilled spirits use hits new high in 1961
New York reports Americans drank a record 241 million gallons of distilled spirits in 1961 with a predicted 246 million for 1962. Per capita use held at 1.31 gallons while adult population growth and social drinking help drive overall rise, says Thomas J. Donovan of Licensed Beverage Industries. He notes high taxes push prices up and tax shares of retail liquor now total 55 percent.
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New York
Thomas J. Donovan
Licensed Beverage Industries, Inc
Donovan
America
Christmas Day Visitors Gather in Chauncey and Athens
Chauncey and Athens residents hosted guests for Christmas Day dinners. Ted Lightfoot and Howard Bobo hosted in Nelsonville. Barr, Thomas, Crabtree and Dew families from Chauncey, Columbus, Morgantown and Masury joined in with nearby kin for holiday meals.
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Ted Lightfoot
Nelsonville
Howard Bobo
Gordon Barr
Columbus
Nathan Thomas
Freddie Crabtree
Gary
Tim
Athens
Fred Crabtree
Mary Dew
Stanley Edwards
Masury
Regina Reed
Morgantown
W. Va
Francis Dew
Marilyn
Chauncey
Sue Donaldson
Harry Blick
Woosterville
Farm Surplus Used In Aid
The Government says U S farm surpluses funded much of non military aid to foreign nations. Since 1954 eleven countries imported over 150 million dollars in U S farm products each, totaling 7.8 billion dollars of aid in six years. Countries include Korea India Pakistan Turkey Spain Yugoslavia Poland Egypt Syria Brazil Israel Indonesia.
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Washington
U. S
Agriculture Department
U.S
Korea
India
Pakistan
Turkey
Spain
Yugoslavia
Poland
Egypt
Syria
Brazil
Israel
Indonesia
Raccoon Dinner Planned by Jacksonville Eagles
Jacksonville Eagles announce a free raccoon dinner Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the lodge hall for members and families. No charge.
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville Eagles
Grindley Meigs Clerk Dies At 55 In Meigs County
Ronald F. Grindley Sr., 55, of Minersville, died of a heart attack Friday at Meigs General Hospital after collapse at home. He served 18 years as Meigs County Court clerk and justice of the peace. Survived by wife Cora and six children, he owned Merchants Collection Agency in Pomeroy and belonged to Syracuse Church of the Nazarene. Services Sunday at Ewing funeral home with burial Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Ronald F. Grindley
Minersville
Meigs General Hospital
Grindley
Meigs County
Walter
Emma Grindley
Cora
Ronald Edward
Syracuse
Richard E
Columbus
Roger E
Middleport
David Watson
Charles Roush
Stanley James
Toledo
Donna Case
Grindleys
George
Inez Stivers
Grace Ryan
Merchants Collection Aency
Syracuse Church of the Nazarene
Ewing Funeral Home
Harold Holmes
Beech Grove
Teen Game Now Played With Trains
Cleveland youths staged a deadly version of chicken on railroad tracks. Craig Boyd, 16, Lakewood, was struck by a train and broke a leg after failing to jump aside. Two friends escaped. Boyd and a 14-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy face juvenile delinquency charges.
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Cleveland
Craig Boyd
Lakewood
Boyd
Ralph Wines Dies At 71 In Coolville
Ralph E. Wines 71 of Coolville died Thursday evening at Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg after an extended illness. He was born in Spencer West Virginia and spent 40 years in Coolville in the trucking business. He is survived by two sons James of Columbus and William of Coolville seven grandchildren three great grandchildren three sisters and one brother. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at White funeral home with Rev Kenneth Weaver. burial in Coolville cemetery. Friends may call after noon Saturday at the funeral home.
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Coolville
Ralph E. Wines
Camden Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
Spencer
W. Va
James
Columbus
William
Gussie Crislip
Doat Hill
Marion
Madeline Cunningham
Oris
Belpre
White Funeral Home
Kenneth Weaver
Coolville Cemetery
Mrs. Iva Nibert Dies at 69 in Glenwood
Mrs. Iva Nibert, 69, of Glenwood, died at home after a long illness. Born to Owen and Maggie Starkey in Glenwood, she lived there her whole life and was a member of Glenwood Church of Christ. Survived by husband Earl, son Homer Nibert of Lesage, daughter Emrogene Arrowood of Glenwood, brother Irva Starkey of Huntington, half brother Chester Starkey of Montpelier Vermont, and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by L. G. Mohr funeral home.
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Point Pleasant
Iva Nibert
Glenwood
Owen
Maggie Reed Starkey
Saturday Dance Sponsored by Ville Eagles
The Ville Eagles sponsor a dance Saturday night from 9 p.m. to midnight at the hall. Music will be provided by Demehak and his orchestra. Donation is 50 cents.
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville Eagles
Demehak
Markets Cincinnati Livestock Prices
Cincinnati market notes show cattle and calves too few for a reliable test. Slaughter steers around 25.50 for 1075 lb loads with other classes sparse. Barrows and gilts mix 17.75-18.10 for various weights, sows 14.00-15.50, sheep about 100 head not enough to set a market.
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Cincinnati
USDA
U.S
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Johnny Weissmuller
Harold J. Rose
Said
Mr. Grindley
Meigs
Ralph Wines
Messenger
Buck's Lake Gun Club
VFW
Bill Saunders
E. Sheridan
Auct
Amesville
Odd Fellows Hall
Harold Goddard
Barnett
Bradford Auction Co
Bradford Racine, Ohio
Termite & Road Service
Athens Exterminating Company
Mae Wooten
Union Street
W. R. Bowles
Charleston
Everett Hutton Carpenter
Catalina Vista
Ageo Motor Sales
E. State St
Hooper's
Starlight
Ford
Platt’s
Rampler
Union St. LY
Austin-Healey Sprite
Linscott Motors
Sol Rosenberg
Robert Holliday
Chevrolet
Grove Hall
N. Shafer
Liberty
O.U
Willys
Blake
Dannie
Trailer Sales, Inc
Logan
U.S. 33
Waverly Mobile Home Sales
U.S. No
South Waverly, Ohio
Malone ‘Farm
Gail Watkins
C. R. White
Billy Perry Motor Sales
Hawk's. LY
Call Landmark
Call LY
Electric Motor Service
W. Union
Ww. Co
Prop
Janitrus Furnace
L. E. White
Elis
Co. R. White
West Cofing. Co
Depot St
Russell
DM. Goddard
W. Stare
Thunderbird
Mercury
Montclair
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Ste
Grange Insurance
Nick Vacolas
George W. Ford Agency
John van Meter
Baker Stauffer
Archie Dailey & Sons
Jack's Loan
Juliana St
Parkersboro
McArthur Savings and Loan
L McArthur
Washington St
Vivian's Aviaries and Aquarium
W. Fair Ave
Lancaster
Collier
Fred W. Weber
Pettibone Kennels
Stockport
Richland Avenue
Galaxie
Beasley
E. Carpenter St
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