New OU Dormitories Open for Spring Semester
Ohio University will begin spring term with two new dormitories for men and women. The large new men’s dormitory on East Green costs about 400000 and houses 116 men, replacing temporary barracks. A south wing addition to Lindley Hall will house 100 women and expand capacity toward 300 for the women’s dormitory complex.
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Ohio University
East Green
Potter, Tyler and Martin
Cincinnati
Lindley Hall
Howard and Boyd Halls
County Welfare Budget Cut in Athens County
The Athens County Welfare Department budget of 366336.36 was approved but shows a cut of 87881.03 from 1951. Welfare Director Denver White cites reduced state aid for 1952 causing ADC and general relief reductions while local relief loads are easing.
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ADC
Athens County Welfare Department
Denver White
White
Athens County
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Birth announcements include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Joseph Sharp of Glouster and a son for Mr and Mrs James Woods of Albany. Admitted are Mrs Gertrude Spencer of Athens Samuel Anderson of Jacksonville Mrs Gladys Tittle of Athens Denver Leach of Glouster Leslie Comedy and Sherman Richardson of Athens. Dismissals include Mrs Fred McBee and son Rodney Dotton of Athens Daniel Gyura Betty Riley of Glouster and James OLeary of Zaleski and Teddy Potts of Athens.
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Joseph Sharp
Glouster
James Woods
Albany
Gertrude Spencer
Athens
Samuel Anderson
Jacksonville
Gladys Tittle
Denver Leach
Leslie Comedy
Sherman Richardson
Fred McBee
Rodney Dotton
Daniel Gyura
Betty Riley
James O'Leary
Zaleski
Teddy Potts
Three Men Fined Jailed On Intoxication Counts
Three Athens Route 3 residents faced arraignment before Mayor Peter B. Seel on intoxication charges. Elmer Kisor, 31, received 25 dollars and costs plus 10 days in jail. Gale Showalter, 31, likewise 25 dollars and costs and 10 days. Leonard Malcolm, 44, got 10 dollars and costs and 10 days. Deputy Sheriff Mame Pincelli filed the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Seel
Athens
Elmer Kisor
Gale Showalter
Leonard Malcolm
Mame Pincelli
Three Hurt in Vinton County Traffic Crash
Three people were injured in a two car crash on Route 50 near the Athens Vinton line Tuesday afternoon. The injuries were not serious. Names involved include Joseph Sullivan, 25, Frankfort. Carol Ann McVey, 5. Jerry Paul McVey, 1. Millie McVey, 28, Albany Route 1. A passing car driven by Charles Dreitzler, 32, Frankfort, sideswiped the McVey vehicle. Two drivers were fined: Paul Meade, 25, Glasgow, for passing at an intersection. Ezekiel Van Meter, 19, Radcliff Route 1, for no muffler.
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Athens-Vinton County
State Highway Patrol
Joseph Sullivan
Frankfort
Carol Ann McVey
Jerry Paul McVey
Millie McVey
Albany
Ezekiel van Meter
Radcliff
McArthur
Ziegler
Driver Pleads Guilty in DUI Case Fined $125
Clyde Featherstone aged 57 of 38 East State Street was fined $125 plus costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. He was arraigned before Mayor Peter B. Seel, and Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce made the arrest.
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Clyde Featherstone
E. State St
Featherstone
Peter B. Seel
Frank Joyce
Case Against Kentuckian Settled in Athens Court
Former Kentucky man Joseph Louis Clark of 50 Walker Carpenter Street faced non-support charges in Kentucky but settled the case in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Judge Francis D. White ordered Clark to meet specified support terms.
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Kentucky
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Joseph Louis Clark
W. Carpenter St
Athens County
Francis D. White
Clark
Miller begins graduate study in Iowa City
David C. Miller son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Miller has left for Iowa City to pursue a master's degree in radio journalism as a graduate research assistant at the State University of Iowa He is a February graduate of Ohio University with honors earning a BS in radio journalism and expects to stay a year
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the Plains
David C. Miller
Pearl Miller
Iowa City
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Ohio University
Two Cars Collide In Front Of Ellis Residence
Heavy damage reported after a morning collision on Franklin Avenue. Howard Justice of 360 Richland Avenue and Herman Ellis of 105 Franklin Avenue were involved. the crash occurred at 8 20 am as the Ellis car pulled from a curb and Justice traveled on Franklin Avenue, police said.
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Howard Justice
Richland Ave
Herman Ellis
Franklin Ave
Ellis
Justice
Athens Sale Offer for 1997 Packard Sedan
Athens police department invites bids for a 1997 Packard sedan to be sold to the highest bidder at City Hall on February 8 at 2 p.m. Cash payment required.
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Athens
Mr Gooding Seeks Clerk Post in May Primary
Denver Gooding a Nelsonville native and Athens grocer announced his Republican candidacy for clerk of courts in the May primary. A World War II veteran and active community member he lives on Baker Road with his wife and three daughters.
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Denver Gooding
Athens
Trimble
Mr. Gooding
Nelsonville
Bethel Brothers Grocery
Ohio University
Richland Ave
First Christian Church
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
West Athens Mourns Claudis L. Biddison Dies
Claudis L. Biddison, longtime civil and mining engineer in Athens County and coal mine operator in West Virginia, died unexpectedly in Albuquerque New Mexico while there seeking health care. He leaves a wife a son Jack of Columbus a sister Mrs Chester Davis of Huntington and brothers Elmer Silas and Garfield. Interment will be in Gloucester.
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Athens County
Claudis L. Biddison
Athens City
West Virginia
Albuquerque
N. M
Charleston
Mr. Biddison
Thomas and
Delilah Bryson Biddison
Trimble Township
Jack Biddison
Biddison
Ohio University
Beta Theta Pi
Elmer G. Biddison
Silas
Garfield
Glouster
Athens Soldier Returns From Korea
SAN FRANCISCO Ohio soldier Cpl. John R. Gabriel of Athens Route 5 is among troops arriving here aboard the transport Gen. William Black.
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San Francisco
Ohio
William Black
John R. Gabriel
Athens
Speeding charge nets fine for John P. Gallagher
John P. Gallagher 32 of 133 Morris Ave was fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to speeding on Mill Street where the limit is 30 mph. He was cited for 52 mph.
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John P. Gallagher
Morris Ave
Gallagher
Mill St
Engineers invited to IOUE open meeting in Athens Ohio
The International Union of Operating Engineers will hold an open meeting on Thursday February 7 at 7 30 P M at Eagles Hall Court and Carpenter Streets Athens Ohio All Engineers Firemen Helpers and Maintenance Men invited.
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International Union of Operating Engineers
A. F. of L
Eagles Hall
Court and
Carpenter Streets
Athens
Ohio
Athens High School Choral Concert Displays Skill and Enthusiasm
The Athens High School winter choral concert showcased strong vocal prowess and lively interpretations under director W. C. Fingerhut. Soloists Gloria Thompson Suzanne Shepard and Barbara Williams delivered, while the girls and mixed choruses offered varied selections including The Whiffenpoof Song and Way Over Jordan with engaging bell effects. Special lighting by Gene Jones and piano and violin accompaniments by Martha Dee Morrison and others complemented a polished program.
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Athens
W.C. Fingerhut
Kessler
Gloria Thompson
Novello
Barbara Williams
Martha Dee Morrison
Haydn
Wendell Fryer
Lawrence McDaniel
Joe Scott
Charles Atkinson
James
Schuetky
Mascagni
Frey
Cain
Jordan
George Sands
Rigaudon
Rameau
Hahn
Suzanne Shepard
Lehar
Boys Glee Club
Harlech
Bartholomew
Guy
Gene Jones
Jonathan Thackeray
Katie Carpenter
Enlistees Placed for Pre-induction Tests in Athens County
Two Athens County men began pre-induction physicals at Fort Hayes as the first draft examinations of February. A second 30-member group is set for February 27, while 18 were inducted February 1. Officials note enlistment does not exclude a draft call until swearing in.
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Athens County
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Hoy Seckinger, Jr
Jacksonville
Lawrence FE. Brown
Victor L. Hudwell
Athens
Robert L. Hooper
Steven L. Vaido
William J. McKee
Leonard E. Richardson
Charles N. Coffman
Billy L Thomas
Glouster
Donald L. Godenschwanger
Donald W. Windle, Jr
Robert R. Pat
Hocking River Drops Beside Flood Crest Near Athens
Colder weather slowed the Hocking River decline to 15.85 feet at 7 am with a crest of 16.46 feet near flood stage reached by 11 am Tuesday. Most roads reopened except Route 144 between Stewart and Hockingport, and Rome-Canaan schools closed. Temperatures fell to 33 after a 42 degree day. Amy Schuler of Athens was fined 25 dollars and costs and 10 days in jail for intoxication after city police arrest.
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Hocking
Stewart
Hockingport
Rome-Canaan
Amy Schuler
Athens
Peter B. Lee
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Athens, Ohio
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Keystone Organization
Addres
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Wisconsin
Union St
West Fairgrounds
Vinton County
Mr, Gooding
C. L. Biddison
West
Korea
Speeder
AHS
Mary Ann Kutchever
Kerr's
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Athens Messenger
Hocking River
Athens Wine & Beer Store
W. Union St
N. Court
Chevrolet
Earl Hooper
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