Athens Board of Trade backs sanitary sewer plan for city
The Athens Board of Trade voted to study and push a sanitary sewer project in Athens. A committee will assess options and financing, with potential for a public utility mortgage or a three way funding pact with Ohio University and the Athens State Hospital. The group also backed water supply improvements and discussed lake and parking issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Board of Trade
City
C. B. Nye
White's Mill
L. A. Hamilton
George Banks
Ohio University
John C. Baker
Baker
Oscar Fulton
William Mechem
Hamilton
Samuel B. Erskine
Mr. Erskine
Erskine
Athens State Hospital
C. H. Creed
Hocking River
Gordon K. Bush
Roger Connor
State Department of Health
Nelsonville
Logan
Hocking
Banks
Nye
Buston
Mechem
R. Kenneth Kerr, Jr
Athens County seeks applicants for state civil service exam
Paul Noftz executive secretary of the Athens County Child Welfare Board announced a state civil service exam to fill several vacancies including child welfare case worker and executive secretary positions. Applications are due February 17 with testing February 26 in Athens and other cities. details provided by the Ohio State Employment Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Noftz
Athens County
Child Welfare Board
Athens
State Civil Service Commission
the Messenger
Ohio State Employment Service
Myrtie Dunbar
State Welfare Department
State Central District Board
Miss Dunbar
Posible
Noftz
Dunbar
Tiring Day for Kern Building Fire and Police Respond
Police and fire units attended a scene at 25 N. Court St after a man attempted to park his car and accelerated into a storefront. Firefighters reported cardboard cartons ignited behind the building to melt ice with little damage observed. George E. Francis, 73, Athens Route 2, was involved.
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Kern
N. Court St
George E. Francis
Athens
C. A. Parker
Church Seeks Permit to Sell Bequest Property
The First Presbyterian Church of Nelsonville asks court permission to sell its half-interest in Inlet 29, Nelsonville to co owner Raymond A. Dean. Trustees Thos W Mathewson R Baird Stuart and George F E Johnson state the half interest came as a bequest from the late S E Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
First Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville
Raymond A. Dean
Inlet
Clerk of Courts’ Office
Board of Trustee
Thos. W. Mathewson
R. Baird Stuart
George FE. Johnson
S. E. Dean
Surchfield Sues for Custody and Support in Divorce
Mrs. Hazel Marie Surchfield seeks custody of her 14 year old child and support in a divorce action against Pearl Burchfield filed in Common Pleas Court. The couple married in 1909. respondent’s address is 84 W Carpenter St.
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Hazel Marie Surchfield
Pearl Burchfield
W. Carpenter St
Common Pleas Court
Early Atlantic Fishing Fleets and Train Schedules Mentioned
The article lists historic rail timetables for B and O NYC and C&O lines with multiple east west north south departures. It also notes Portuguese and French fishing fleets crossing the Atlantic to operate off U S coasts as early as 1550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
United States
Doctor DeLor Speaks on Ulcer Treatments at Athens Meeting
Dr. C. J. DeLor of Ohio State University outlined new peptic ulcer treatment methods Tuesday at the Athens County Medical Society gathering held at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society
C. J. DeLor
Ohio State University
Athens County Medical Society
Jury Trial Docketed Friday in Car Theft Case
Robert McGee 24 of Marietta Route 6 faces a jury trial for operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. Co-defendant Donald Rounds 22 of Marietta Route 3 pleaded guilty last week and was sentenced. McGee's attorney filed an alibi notice claiming he was in Marietta when the theft occurred.
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Robert McGee
Marietta
Gorfin
Sais the
Danae
Gray
McGee
Harry Metcalf
Athens
Donald Rounds
Rounds
Ohio
Hal Rowland
Akron
Ohio Reformatory
Franz Woodworth
J. B. Grogan
Harry Risley
City Police
Relocation of Hamley Run Road Viewed
Athens County Commissioners viewed Hamley Run Road on Monday to decide on relocation and improvement. The plan would move the road closer to the creek and opposite the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co plant. No official action was taken. The board redirected $500 from supplies to employee compensation at the recorder's office per Recorder Claudis Chappel.
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Hamley Run
Athens County
Ray Bobo
Board of Commissioners
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Bobo
Recorder's Office
Claudis Chappel
Birth in Athens Recorded at Shelter Arms Hospital
The Athens area notes a birth to Mr. and Mrs. William Kirk. In admissions, Mrs. James Cumley and Mrs. Doris Dutton undergo major surgery and medical cases include Gladys Moore and Mrs. Harold Beard. Discharges list Basil Karlis, Charles Beckman, George Norman, Zelda Gibson, John Porter, Roger Rothnar, Owen Beal, Edith Fultz, and Alta Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kirkbride
Athens
James Cumley
Doris Dutton
Columbus
Gladys Moore
Harold Beard
Hartford
W. Va
Ralph Pinkerton
Elizabeth Ryan
New Marshfield
Basil Karlis
Charles Beckman
George Norman
Zelda Gibson
Albany
John Edward Porter
Roger David Rothnar
McArthur
Owen Beal
Edith Fultz
Alta Murphy
Parking Charge Brings Mayor Court Fine
Kermit Hanning, 29, of Athens Route 5, was fined $5 and costs in Mayor William P. Mickle's court Tuesday. Costs were suspended. Hanning, a mail carrier, pleaded guilty to parking his car opposite the flow of traffic on S Court St.
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Kermit Hanning
Athens
William P. Mickle
Hanning
S. Court St
Buck and Bolin Receive Marriage License in Athens
Charles Lester Buck and Bet tie Jane Bolin, both 18, of Athens Route 2, obtained a marriage license together.
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Charles Lester Buck
Bettie Jane Bolin
Athens Route 2
Spring Like Weather Returns After Frigid Spell
After a cold stretch the day opened at 13 degrees above zero. Tuesday saw a brief rise above freezing to 33 degrees. By 9 am Wednesday the temperature reached 16 degrees. Mrs. C. N. France reported the reading. The Hocking River fell from 3.85 to 3.17 feet as rain was forecast and observers watched for its next move.
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Mercury
C. N. France
OffICES To Close for Lincoln Day Observances
State and federal offices show mixed closure plans for Lincoln's Birthday Thursday. The Bureau of Unemployment Office at 25 N Court St closes tomorrow with pending conferences moved to Thursday. Ohio State Liquor Store also closes. Federal offices including Veterans Administration Internal Revenue AAA and Soil Conservation will be open Thursday. City banks close tomorrow while the courthouse and city hall offices vary in status.
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Federal
Lincoln
Bureau of Unemployment Office
N. Court St
Ohio State Linguor
Veterans Administration
Internal Revenue
AAA
Soil Conservation
Court House
Amesville Woman Dies at 84 in Local Home
Mrs. Margaret M. Keirns 84 longtime Amesville resident died early today at her son Thomas M. Keirns home near Amesville. Born in England she was widow of John A. Keirns and a Nelsonville Methodist. Surviving: son, brother George Robson Buffalo Ohio and several nephews. Funeral Saturday 1 pm Fawcett Stone Chesterhill with Rev Harold Jeffers. Burial Hooper Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 pm Thursday flowers not requested.
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Margaret M. Keirns
Amesville
Thomas M. Keirns
Fawcett-Stone
Chesterhill
Harold Jeffers
Hooper Ridge
Keirns
Athens High School Concert Delights Capacity Audience
A capacity crowd attended Athens High School Mid Winter Concert directed by W. C. Fingerhut. The program featured the orchestra with In A Clock Store, the band performing Washington Grays and The Anniversary Song, and soloists including Paul Lehman directing Pavanne. The Girls Glee Club sang Were You There Alouette and Night and Day, with Bach Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee. A cornet trio played Sails on a Silvery Sea and Harry Graham offered Pomposo on tuba. The evening closed with humor in Guess Conductor and a medley ending with The Toreador Song Yankee Doodle and Man on the Flying Trapeze.
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Athens High School
W. C. Fingerhut
Orth
Grafula
Washington Grays
Merrill Thomas
Paul Lehman
Pavanne
Gould
Lehman
Glee Club
Alouette
Cole Porter
Bach
Mary Varnes
Helen Dunn
Lyndall Woolley
Bonnie Herron
Joan Davis
Nancy Packard
Jacqueline Deem
Carol Nessley
Esther Farley
Watson Burnfield
David Lewis
Bob O'Brien
Harry Graham
All Ohio Boys
Hayes
Charles Frank
Frank
Mayor Imposes Fines for Four Wine-Related Offenses
Mayor William P. Mickle sentenced four men convicted of police intoxication to $100 fines and costs each. He proposed confinement until they could "completely recover," aiming to curb repeated drunkenness. Defendants: John Lowry, Denton Cooper, Frank Cunningham, and Frank Howell with addresses on Court and Carpenter Streets. Howell to pay. others jailed until able to satisfy penalties.
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William P. Mickle
Mickle
John Lowry
N. Court St
Frank Howell
Denton Cooper
E. Carpenter St
Frank Cunningham
Howell
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Relieve Constipation
Dr Edwards offers olive tablets sold in drugstores to ease constipation. The product is described as mild and thorough, acting on both upper and lower bowels to promote natural movements with no griping. Prices listed 15¢ and 30¢.
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Dr. Edwards
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Board of Trade
Babys Col
Deamon
Vicks
Benjamin Moore & Co
Immn Moore
Kerr's
S. Court
Athens, Ohio
Beasley & Mathews, Inc
Fred R. Beasley
Nelsonville, Ohio
Ogg Motor Co
Glouster, Ohio
Kern Building
Church
Cincinnatian
Nyc
Wey
St. St. Joseph
Wolverine
Hamley Run Road
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mayor Court
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
By Julia Ann Ulrich
R. EB. McCammon
Berry Hotel
Finance Corporatio
Savings & Loan CO
Management
Josten's Lunch
Hotel Berry
Leslie Coon, JR
Mrs. Harriett Coon
H. S
The
Black Hawk Valley Boys
al Ross
Harvester Pictorial
Athens Truck and Implement Co
H.S
Athens Truck & Implement CO. AT
East State St
Airport
Keystone Custodian Funds
Roy E. Hawk
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