Snow and Gas Rules Relaxed as Snow Falls Continue
Weather observer reports 8.5 inches of snow plus recent heavy snowfall. Temperature dropped to 21 degrees freezing slush while rain and more snow alternate through the day. Ohio Fuel Gas Co. eases restrictions for commercial users and small industries after Texas gas deliveries, restoring operations at Vanadium Tool Co and other Athens plants.
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Texas
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Frank W. Phillips
Phillips
Athens
Vanadium Tool Co
Roads Close All But Four County Schools
County schools largely shut due to weather with only Ames Bern Jacksonville Trimble Athens Township and Hollister open today. The Plains and The Plains area plan to stay closed until Monday while heating equipment is installed. Shade Stewart Waterloo Albany York and Carthage Troy remain closed with reopening dependent on weather.
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Ames-Bern
Jacksonville
Trimble
Athens Township
Hollister
D. B. Davis
the Plains
Shade
Stewart
Waterloo
Albany
York
Carthage-Troy
Two Crashes Reported Hurt Two Men Incur Minor Injuries
State Highway Patrol reported two separate crashes Wednesday causing minor injuries to Herbert L. Hooper and Raymond Boggs as their vehicle was rear ended on Route 35 near the County Home. In a second incident on Route 13 near Truetown the cars driven by Harry Richards and Fred A. Wemmer sustained moderate damage but neither driver was hurt.
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State Highway Patrol
Herbert L. Hooper
Athens
Raymond Boggs
Chauncey
Robert L Hooper
Hooper
Arthur L. Bennett
Nelsonville
Harry Richards
Glouster
Fred A. Wemmer
Truetown
Elks Mark Fiftieth Anniversary at Athens Lodge
The Ohio State Elks Association observes its fiftieth anniversary at the Athens lodge with past exalted rulers chairing. Attending are John Kircher Gordon Gray Ben Dicken Morrison Burns Alex M Moore Hugh Jefferson Charles H Evans F A Lavelle Con Gross. Refreshments will be served and a class initiated as announced by Paul Carpenter.
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Ohio State Elks Association
Athens Lodge
John Kircher
Gordon Gray
Ben Dicken
Morrison Burns
Alex M. Moore
Hugh Jefferson
Charles H. Evans
F. A. Lavelle
Con. Gross
Paul Carpenter
Clarence Flowers
John H. McElroy
Walter W. Davis
Fred Lee Tom
Ray FE. Hinton
Esquire
Walter Pyle
William Watkins
Ryler
O. K. Parrett
B. T. Grover
Roy Shirley
Derailed coal cars disrupt Bailey Run haul near Chauncey yards
A New York Central depot employee reports four coal cars and an engine derailed this morning near Chauncey rail yard when the engine split a switch during the Bailey Run mine haul. The incident caused a temporary stoppage and no injuries were reported.
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Chauncey Railroad
Bailey Run
New York Central
Judge White Seeks Re election Campaign Appeal
The Juvenile Judge announces candidacy for re election noting the court’s broad exclusive authority over minors and the lack of appeal from Juvenile Court in most cases. He asks voters to judge him by the same standard used by the Judge of all Judges.
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Judge White
Contests for Six GOP Posts Indicated in County Race
Thirty aspirants filed primary petitions for 12 county offices. If petitions pass Board of Elections muster, six Republican nomination contests arise, with no Democratic contests. Incumbents and opponents are listed for probate judge, common pleas judge, treasurer, sheriff, commissioners, clerk of courts, prosecuting attorney, coroner, engineer, and recorder. The elections board meets tomorrow to approve petitions.
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Athens County
J. E. Barker
County Elections Board
Board of Elections
Francis D. White
John H. Newcomb
GOP
R. D. Williams
Common Pleas Court
EK. Lefever
Earl M. Baughman
George Bateman
Luther H. Mayles
Athens
Eddie G. Ashcraft
Coolville
Leonard W. Prater
Carbondale
Ed H. Lasch
Lawrence M. Walden
Ray Bobo
W. H. Wakefield
Floyd Shelton
Nelsonville
Fred C. Shafer
Charles Stratton
Ray R. James
W. Ray Clark
W. D. Phillips
Trimble
Miles E Howe
Charles Cone
Alberta C. Grones
Wilbur D. Mender
Phyllis A. Lavelle
Amesville
Gordon B. Gray
John H. Elias
Torch
Troy Township
York Township
Barker
Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Births to Mr and Mrs Charles Beckman of Athens a son and to Mr and Mrs Basil Karlis of Athens a son. Admitted were Esther Gross of Pomeroy for major surgery medical cases Roger David Rothaar of McArthur and Orland Cullums of Athens. Dismissed were Mrs William Biggers and son of Athens Pattie Vawter of Athens Phyllis Baker of Athens and Grace Hubler of Athens.
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Charles Beckman
Athens
Basil Karlis
Esther Gross
Pomeroy
Roger David Rothaar
McArthur
Orland Cullums
William Biggers and Son
Pattie Vawter
Phyllis Baker
Grace Hubler
Divorce Suit Filed by Bel ford Hoisington
Bel ford Hoisington files for divorce from Mrs Vera Hoisington at 7 Currier St charging gross neglect of duty. The Common Pleas petition seeks custody of their four year old daughter and cites a 1942 marriage date.
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Vera Hoisington
Currier St
Belford Hoisington
Common Pleas Court
Hoisington
Board approves 1948 city schools general fund budget
The Athens Board of Education approved a 1948 general fund appropriation of 210 653 36 for city schools after noting a 9 3 increase from 1947 and a projected revenue of 210 672 10. Major item is 173 880 for personal service including 131 500 for teachers.
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Athens
Board of Education
Harper C. Pendry
State Foundation
Ice
Dimes March Is Extended by Kiwanis in Athens County
The March of Dimes drive is extended to February 15 with new countywide solicitation by Athens Kiwanis. Lorin C. Staats, chair, said cans will be placed in locations not reached by Ohio University’s WOUN staff, which has surpassed its $500 goal. Kiwanis volunteers include Charles R. Dailey, S. G. Foster, Francis B. Fuller, Samuel B. Erskine, Earl Mathews and Lee Roach, with Emerson Spencer leading The McBee Co. plant solicitation.
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Athens County
Athens Kiwanians
Lorin C. Staats
Staats
Club
Ohio University
WOUN
Charles R. Dailey
S. G. Foster
Francis B. Fuller
Samuel B. Erskine
Earl Mathews
Lee Roach
Emerson Spencer
McBee Co
Radiator Alcohol Blazes In Sedan Fire
Fire broke out in a sedan owned by Robert Peters on S College St shortly before 6 p.m. Fire Chief C C A Parker said crews arrived and extinguished the flames with no damage reported.
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Robert Peters
Woodard Ave
S. College St
CC. A. Parker
Parker
Expert ROC rupture method to be demonstrated in Athens
L Howe of Indianapolis and ex army medical corpsman will demonstrate the Howe rupture method at the Berry Hotel Athens on Tuesday February 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The method claims rapid opening contraction relief regardless of rupture size. The Howe Rupture Shield is waterproof and indestructible, fitted under heat for a perfect fit. Large or difficult cases following operations are invited. Mailing address P O Box 5233 E Michigan St Indianapolis Ind.
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Geo
L. Howe
Indianapolis
U.S. Army
Berry Hotel
Athens
Howe
P.O
Michigan St
Ind
Paramathia Lodge to Confer Entered Apprentice Degree
A special meeting of Paramathia Lodge 25, F and AM, will be held Saturday at 7 30 p m to confer the Entered Apprentice degree according to Wendell Rose, master.
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Paramathia Lodge 25
F&am
Wendell ©. Rose
Neighbors Help Jeb Crowell Finish Porch At Night
In a show of good fellowship the neighborhood pitched in to help Jeb Crowell complete a new front porch after sundown. They finished the carpentry next evening and celebrated with thanks, sharing music and neighborly understanding.
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Jeb Crowell
Jeb
Eld
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Claudis E. Chappel
Nolan H. Mace
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens, Ohlo
W. Parker Walker
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Kiwanis
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OIL Industry Information Committee
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