Traffic Light Upgrades Prompt Council Debate
City council considered installing a N Lancaster Street traffic light with a three way signal and reviewed costs for three way lights at Carpenter Street and Congress Court E State. A rising Columbus Southern rate hike was announced as bills may rise on March 1.
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N. Lancaster
Second Streets
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Carpenter St
Congress, Court
E. State
N. Lancaster St
Safety Service
Daniel A. Pierce
Council
Births and admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs Max Rathburn Zaleski welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Robert Grinstead Albany Route 3 welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Roger Kaiser Athens welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs John Lynch Jr Athens welcome a son. Admitted Elizabeth Gail Glouster Route 4 medical. Elmer Finsterwald Athens surgery. Ralph V Perry Athens surgery. Jack Andrews Glouster medical.
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Max Rathburn
Zaleski
Robert Grinstead
Albany
Roger Kaiser
Athens
John Lynch, Jr
Elizabeth Gail
Glouster
Elmer Finsterwald
Ralph V. Perry
Jack Andrews
Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Four drivers were fined Monday after arrests by the State Highway Patrol. Arraigned before Mayor W. P. Mickle, William H. Sheets J r of Vincennes was fined 10 dollars for speeding and costs. Richard V. Holzer of Gallipolis was fined for passing over a yellow line. In Nelsonville, Acting Mayor Earl Hilleary fined Robert W. Drake of Columbus 18 dollars and costs for speeding, Ellison S. LeMasters of Athens Route 2 10 dollars and costs for failing to yield. Mickle also fined James B. Gregg of Athens Route 3 10 dollars and costs for driving on the left side due to a Jan. 19 Route 50 accident.
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State Highway Patrol
W. P. Mickle
William H. Sheets, Jr
Vincennes
Ind
Richard V. Holzer
Gallipolis
Nelsonville
Earl Hilleary
Robert W. Drake
Columbus
Ellison S. LeMasters
Athens
Mickle
James B. Gregg
Revenue Office Open To Aid Tax Filers
The Ath ens Internal Revenue Office will be open weekdays 8 am to 5 pm to help filers with income tax returns. It will be closed Saturdays and Feb 22. A deputy will assist taxpayers at Hocking County courthouse Logan Feb 14 15 McConnelsville post office Feb 16 17 18 Nelsonville post office Feb 21 Meigs County courthouse Pomeroy Feb 23 Middleport mayor's office Feb 24 25.
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Athens
Middleport
Mercury Rises After Monday Night Frost
A cold snap left a 20 degree low and a heavy frost across the area. By 9:30 a.m. Tuesday the temperature climbed to 38 degrees, with a high of 50 degrees noted yesterday as the river fell to 6.03 feet per observer Mrs. C. N. France.
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C. N. France
Gill Joins Columbus Law Firm In Public Announcement
Joseph Gill former state assistant attorney general and son of Clarence M. Gill of Athens has joined a partnership with former attorney general Hugh Jenkins. The firm to be known as Jenkins Schuessler Wendt and Gill will have offices in Leveque Lincoln Tower 50 W Broad St Columbus. The other two members also previously worked for the Attorney General's office.
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Joseph Gill
Clarence M. Gill
Athens
Hugh Jenkins
Jenkins, Schuessler, Wendt
Gill
Leveque-Lincoln Tower
W. Broad St
Columbus
New Marshfield Masonic Lodge to Meet Tuesday Evening
New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F&AM will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with visitors welcome per Master J O Cottle.
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New Marshfield
Constitution Lodge
F&am
J. O. Cottle
Evening Class Enrollment at OU Slated
Ohio University will hold enrollment for evening classes Saturday at 10 a.m. in Ewing Hall Room 101. Courses include Human Problems in School Administration, Practical Design Workshop for Elementary Teachers, Physical World, and Athletic Officiating. Enrollment for Athletic Officiating is Feb 16 at 7 p.m. in the Men’s Gym.
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Ohio University
Ewing Hall
J. Floyd Dixon
H. E. Benz
Mary K. Leonard
H. H. Roseberry
A. H. Rhoads
Dixon
Local Navy Trainees Finish Boat Training at Great Lakes
GI Board John D Bridge and Harold D Morgan both of New Marshfield completed boat training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and attend Navy hospital school in San Diego. Harry Lee Summerfield of Coolville graduated from Great Lakes Naval Training Center vehicle school and heads to New London after visiting his parents. Joseph A Marcia, 25, Ohio University student, enlisted in the Army and awaits assignment at Ft Knox in the finance unit.
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John D. Bridge
Floyd Bridge
Harold D. Morgan
Richard Morgan
New Marshfield
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Navy Hospital
San Diego
Calif
Harry Lee Summerfield
H. L. Summerfield
Coolville
Great Lakes
Veisel School
Navy Submarine Base
New London
Conn
Carthage-Troy
Navy
Joseph A. Marcia
Ohio University
Ft. Knox
Local Man Completes Weather Observer Course
Pfc. Paul R. Morris son of Mr and Mrs Carl E Morris of Athens Route 3 has graduated from the weather observer's course at Chanute Air Force Base. A 1948 Ames Bern High School graduate he enlisted June 28 1948.
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Paul R. Morris
Carl E. Morris
Athens
Chanute Air Force Base
Ames-Bern
Army Enlists East Hartford Man to Serve in Japan
George C. Weingartner, 25, formerly a Burr Oak Dam construction worker and resident of Glouster, Ohio, enlisted Tuesday and reported to Ft. Knox for assignment. The veteran will serve with the First Cavalry Division in Japan.
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George C. Weingartner
East Hartford
Conn
Burr Oak Dam
Ft. Knox
Weingartner
First Cavalry Division
Japan
Glouster
Meeting date changed for New Marshfield Waterloo PTA
The New Marshfield Waterloo PTA will meet Thursday night February 10 instead of February 14. A Founder's Day program will be presented and refreshments served by Mildred Bridge and her home economics students.
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New Marshfield
Waterloo
PTA
Mildred Bridge
State Hospital Official Back
George Koerner resigned from Portsmouth city council to rejoin Athens States Hospital as maintenance superintendent. The move followed a city charter rule barring holding two public offices. Koerner’s seat was temporarily filled by Jack Bush. Koerner obtained an injunction. Bush seeks a state supreme court ruling on whether Koerner sacrificed his council seat. Bush is now a state purchasing agent.
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Portsmouth
George Koerner
Athens States
Koerner
Athens
George Wear
Jack Bush
Wear
Bush
State Supreme Court
Council
Clothes Not Lost Just Wrong Car
An Oklahoma University student claimed a cardboard box of gym clothes after a report in The Messenger. He said he placed the box in the back of a parked car by mistake, and the items were later brought to police headquarters by a perplexed university professor.
Mental Health Week Proclaimed by Lausche
Gov. Frank J. Lausche designates Feb 7 to 14 as Ohio Mental Health Week. He notes research and preventive work in mental hygiene can protect thousands of homes. Local education support is led by Ross Wright with Athens County Mental Hygiene Association chaired by James R. Patrick of Ohio University.
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Ohio Mental Health Week
Frank J. Lausche
Ross Wright
James R. Patrick
Ohio University
Athens County Mental Hygiene Association
County tax books open for payment for 1948 real estate taxes
County Treasurer Ed Lasch announced the books are open for 1948 real estate tax payments. Pay by mail with four cents postage for a receipt. Books close March 15 with a 10 percent penalty after that date. Offices open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. court house real estate and personal property. sales tax 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. noon hours observed, Saturday close 12. Collection efforts limited, no external tax collectors for Nelsonville Glasgow and Amesville. Coolville collection arranged.
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Ed Lasch
Lasch
Nelsonville
Glouster
Amesville
Coolville
Court House
Mental Disease Threat To Society Emphasized By Professor
Ohio University psychology head A C Anderson addressed Kiwanis members in Athens urging mental hygiene vigilance. He cited prevention over cures for mental disorders and called for a local mental hygiene clinic to serve southeastern Ohio near the college and state hospital, noting costs but long term savings. Attendees included Mayor Mickle and former Kiwanian R V Keck.
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A. C. Anderson
Ohio University
Kiwanis Club
Anderson
Athens Mental Hygiene Society
Athens
College
State Hospital
Ohio
Ohio State Honor Roll Includes Athens County Men
Two Athens County men, Paul S. Kennedy of Frost in the college of agriculture and Richard Williams of Carbondale in the college of engineering, were placed on the OSU autumn quarter honor roll, officials said.
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Columbus
Athens County
Ohio State University
Paul S. Kennedy
Frost
College of Agriculture
Richard Williams
Carbondale
College of Engineering
Arthur Vore Dies Monday at 76 in Sheltering Arms
Arthur G. Vore, 76, of 384 Richland Ave, died Monday afternoon after a seven week illness at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Survived by wife Osee, son Glenn P. Vore, granddaughter Glenda Mae Vore, grandson Richard Arthur Vore, sister Julia Camelin, and other relatives. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home conducted by Rev. H. L. McDaniel. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
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Arthur G. Vore
Richland Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ross
Athens County
Vore
Osee
Glenn P. Vore
Marietta
Glenda Mae Vore
Richard Arthur Vore
Julia Camelin
Chillicothe
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
H. L. McDaniel
W. Union St
Evelyn Graham Earns Ten Year Sunday School Attendance Pin
The Plains family celebrates Evelyn Graham eleven with a ten year Sunday school attendance pin earned while attending Albany Methodist Church. Her six grade at The Plains and piano student role under Mrs C Robinson are noted as part of the family history of long attendance. Her brother Lloyd previously earned seven years and his wife Mary Van Dyke nine years, all linked to the family’s church activity.
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Warren Graham
the Plains
Evelyn
C. Robinson
Albany Methodist Church
Lloyd
Hanlin Ave
Mary van Dyke
Graham
Bernice Martin
Albany
EA Completes Pest Hunt by Troy FFA Chapter
The Troy Chapter of the FFA completed a 60 day pest hunt with two teams and 2610 pests killed. Ray Midkiff won first prize with 7220 points earning eight dollars, Ray Hall took second with 5905 points and five dollars, Bill Vineyard was third with 178 points earning three dollars. The tally includes 102 starlings 1154 sparrows 564 rice birds 404 rats 298 moles 11 pigeons 7 weasels 43 foxes 24 hawks and 3 crows. The losing team must host a wiener roast for the winners on April 15.
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Troy
FFA
Ray Midkiff
Ray Hall
Bill Vineyard
Jailed for Non-Payment Athenian Pleads Guilty
William Lonas aged 62 of Athens Route 3 pleaded guilty in Mayor Mickle's court to intoxication. He was arrested by City police, fined 25 dollars and costs, and sent to the county jail for failure to pay.
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William Lonas
Athens
Wm. Mickle
Lonas
Court House Clock May Run Again, Board Says
Athens County commissioners plan to restore the court house tower clock after years of inactivity. A Tower Clock Co. representative presented a repair plan with a price due Feb. 15 for approval. The board also considered insurance valuations for county buildings and approved township truck purchase under a deferred plan.
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Court House
Court House Tower
County Commissioners
The
Tower Clock Co
Field
Portc Sai
Ames
Athens County
Athens County Insurance Companies
Rocky Glen Sanitarium
Old Testament topic opens Rotary Bible series
Edward H. Davidson of Ohio University outlines the Old Testament history from the desert exodus to the Christian era in Athens Rotary Club. The talk covers the Jews under Saul David Solomon their divisions under Persian and Greek rule and Roman conquest before Christ.
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Rotary
Athens
Edward H. Davidson
Ohio University
Desert
Palestine
Davidson
Saul
David
Solomon
Cyria
Alexander the Great
Christ
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