Why Democracy Works Essay Contest at Athens High
Athens High School students join a nationwide Elks sponsored contest on Why Democracy Works. Superintendent Harper C Pendry says every student must participate as the drive teaches democracy. Local winners receive prizes from Athens Lodge 973 with national judging and a $2000 prize pool. entries due March 1 with state and national rounds to follow.
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Athens
Harper C. Pendry
The
Elks
Pendry
Athens Lodge 973 of Elks
Civil Service Posts Offered for Aircraft Mechanic
The Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners invites applications for an instructor aircraft mechanic at the Federal Reformatory in Chillicothe and U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute Indiana. No written exam. 42 age limit waiver for veterans. Salary 3397.20 yearly. Apply by Feb 23 via W. H. Oldfield at the post office.
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Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
U.S. Penitentiary
Terre Haute
Ind
Chillicothe
Athens Group Seeks Hearts Drive Funds for National Heart Week
The Athens Business and Professional Women's Club leads the heart drive with Iris Fierce announcing soliciting efforts. A committee under Alice Brewer plans activities and plastic heart displays in stores. Mayor Mickle proclaims National Heart Week February 14 21. Funds go to the American Heart Association in a month long campaign.
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Athens Business and Professional Women's Club
Iris Fierce
Alice Brewer
Gladys Brooks
Ruth Seaman
Ruth Barnhart
Mary Jennings
W. P. Mickle
B & PW
Athens
American Heart Association
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births announce a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walton of Athens. Admissions include James Bray of Nelsonville Route 2 for major surgery and A. D. Morrison of Carpenter for minor surgery. Discharges list Mrs. Blanche Harmon of Corning, Jay Stiles of New Marshfield, Mildred Sharp of Athens Route 2, Charles Martin of Shade, John Dodderer of Reedsville, and Mrs. Pearl Wright and her son of Hollister.
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Harry Walton
Athens
James Bray
Nelsonville
A. D. Morrison
Carpenter
Blanche Harmon
Corning
Jay Stiles
New Marshfield
Mildred Sharp
Charles Martin
Shade
John Dodderer
Reedsville
Pearl Wright and Son
Hollister
Cold Wind Brings Mercury Down
A cold wind and light snow flurries dropped temperatures to 21 degrees last night, with this morning’s reading only three degrees higher. Weather observer Mrs. C N France reports the chill lingered as winds eased.
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C. N. France
Custody Sought in Nelsonville Divorce Case
Pearl K. Bay files for divorce from Fern J. Bay in common pleas court claiming gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Custody of a minor child and support are requested. The couple married in Pomeroy in December 1942.
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Common Pleas Court
Pearl K. Bay
Fern J. Bay
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Two Drivers Fined for Passing Yellow Lines
Mayor W. P. Mickle fined two drivers five dollars and costs after their arrest by the State Highway Patrol on charges of passing over yellow highway lines. William B. Jeffers aged 31 from Coolville and Story Henderson aged 60 from Trimble were cited.
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W. P. Mickle
State Highway Patrol
William B. Jeffers
Coolville
Story Henderson
Trimble
Meeting Time Changed for Boy Scout Troop 56
Troop 56 will meet Saturday at 3 p.m., shifting from the usual 1 30 p.m. due to a published change announced this morning.
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Boy Scout Troop 56
Lincoln Birthday Observance Closes County and City Offices
County and state offices along with Athens banks will close Saturday in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The county courthouse and bank offices will be shut, while post offices operate as usual. State agencies such as the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation and the Ohio State Liquor Store will also close. Washington’s Birthday observance affects postal and IRS offices, while income tax staff note Saturday closures are routine.
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Abraham Lincoln
Athens
Ralph Elliott
Court House
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
N. Court St
Ohio State Liquor Store
Washington
Collector of Internal Revenue
Officers of First Presbytery Church Named
The First Presbytery Church announced at its annual meeting the elected officers: O. E. McClure treasurer, Mrs. G. E. Millis secretary, John Jagers head usher, James Boden and Walter L. Menshouse trustees, Elders E T Hellebrandt George Starcher Raymond Lee Carl Radford and board of education members Agnes Eisen J. R. Gentry Sallie Hawkins Esther Hand George Hunter Mary Leonard Emerson G Clifton F H McKelvey and W A Yauch. Rev Fred Luchs moderated and J W Kelley secretary as department reports were presented. A family dinner preceded the session.
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First Presbytery Church
O. E. McClure
G. E. Millis
John Jagers
James Boden
Walter L. Menshouse
E. T. Hellebrandt
George Starcher
Raymond Lee
Carl Radford
Agnes Eisen
J. R. Gentry
Sallie Hawkins
Esther Hand
George Hunter
Mary Leonard
Emerson G. Clifton
F. H. McKelvey
W. A. Yauch
Board of Education
Fred Luchs
J. W. Kelley
DAV Members To Hear Wainwright Talk
Conrath Bean Chapter Disabled American Veterans plans a Saturday banquet at Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus to honor Gen. Jonathan Wainwright. Commander C J Ailstock said the chapter has 307 members, the highest in its history, exceeding the national quota.
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Conrath Bean
Columbus
Jonathan Wainwright
C. J. Ailstock
Post
Deshler-Wallick Hotel
Exams for Federal Positions Announced
The Civil Service Commission announced examinations for mathematician metallurgist and physicist with a salary of 2974 dollars. No written test. applicants rated on experience education and training. Apply to regional office by March 8. Forms and info from W H Oldfield local civil service secretary at the post office.
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U.S. Civil Service Commission
W. H. Oldfield
Civil Service
Recovery of Money Sought in Petition
Fred Crawford files in common pleas court to recover 400.20 dollars plus interest from Frances Smart for a promissory note dated May 7 1948. Plaintiff seeks full payment with interest.
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Fred Crawford
Frances Smart
Common Pleas Court
Marriage Licenses for Willard Coon and Wanda Thompson
Willard Eugene Coon age 20 of The Plains and Wanda Pauline Thompson age 15 of Athens Township reported for marriage. Richard Warnholtz Holzer age 30 of Gallipolis and Virginia Beasley age 28 of Athens reported for marriage.
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Willard Eugene Coon
the Plains
Wanda Pauline Thompson
Athens Township
Richard Warnholtz Holzer
Gallipolis
Virginia Beasley
Athens
Lodge Meets Tonight
Serene Lodge will meet Friday at 8 p m with refreshments served announced by secretary R W McAfee.
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Serene Lodge
R. W. McAfee
Athens County Land Transfers Highlight Township Grifts
A stream of property deeds transfers across multiple townships in Athens County including Alexander, Lodi, Troy, and Athens. Grantees such as M. EF Cottle, Gilkey, and Edward Lowery acquire parcels ranging from full lots to fractions and tracts, with several transfers involving spouses and unrelated heirs.
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M. EF. Cottle
Arthur T. Stuart
Alexander Township
Alva
Gilkey
Delbert Peyton
Dallas M. Denney
Glen ©. Snider
Athens Township
Sue Denney
George L. Smith
Francis A. Goldsberry
Lodi
Robert H. Lowther
Herbert H. Lowther
Libbie Burson
Mary King
George A. Fetch
Fred R. Crock
Alexander
Amsey Pritts
Edward Lowery
Imperial
Dudley Lowery
Ella H. Bingham
Ella
Clark
Troy Township
Dover
Delta Mayles
Hilltop Cemetery
Mike Sharlike
Irene Sharlike
Iva B. McKinley
Andy Benyi
Trimble
Hester Jane McAfee
Paul M. Loos
Sycamore Heights
Athens
Glen Q. Snider
Curtis E. Knight
Lancaster St
James Clemons, Jr
James G. Stephenson
Glouster
Vernice DeWees
Florence R. Woods
Nelsonville
Elma D. Bardin
Elva R. McGraner
Curriers
W. FE. Seaman
Maude Mae Ferry
Ohio University
H. M
Daisy McKinley
Anna M. Morris
Walter H. Hawk
Albany
Carl Kerns
Frank Pughline
Lassie Blackstone
Leona Sauders
York Township
W. H. Lowman
Hock-Hocking
Kootoga Area Council
Boy Scout of America
Owen W. Kennedy
R. E. Burson
Kennedy
Mechanicsburg
Florence Woods
Charles Woods
Waterloo Township
Ellsworth McKnight
Sarah McKnight
Carl C. Buck
William A. Haning
W. E. Dailey
Max Crabtree
Lee Township
Stanislaus Pomiencinski
Isabelle Cunningham
Deanville
F. W. Chapman
H. H. Chapman
Dean ©. Castle
Kenneth Arnfield
Myrtle Griffin
W. C Aiken
Coolville
Albert W. Keirns
James A Hines
Ames Township
Earl Edward White
Ada Zirkle
Lee
Chester Grange 14th Anniversary Observed at Valentine Party
Chester Grange No. 2609 celebrated its 14th anniversary with a Valentine party at the Grange Hall. Charter members attended, officers received flowers, and Hilda Yeanger presented a decorated cake. Refreshments followed the meeting.
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Chester
Chester Grange
Hilda Yeanger
Middleport Cadet Visits Naval Academy
Middleport cadet Robert M. Chambers son of Mr and Mrs Marcus Chambers recently visited the U S Naval Academy as part of a three day exchange program. He stayed with an official host and took part in midshipman duties including classes meals training periods and social activities. Chambers who served 14 months in the Infantry before West Point hopes to be commissioned in the Air Force.
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Middleport
West Point
Robert M. Chambers
Marcus Chambers
4Th St
U.S. Naval Academy
Chambers
Infantry
Air Force
Mason Clinic Notes And Birth Announcements
Mason Clinic notes list Harry E Powell of Clifton West Virginia February 5 tonsillectomy. Mitchel Drew Allen of Portland February 4. A son born to Lawrence and Mrs Russell at their Mason West Virginia home February 6. A daughter to James E Pierce and wife at their Pomeroy Route 3 home February 7. A daughter to Dallas Donahue and wife Letart Route 1 West Virginia February 8 at the clinic. Mitchel Drew Allen Portland February 6. Harry E Powell Clifton West Virginia February 6. Mrs Guy Bush and son Mason West Virginia February 6.
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Lawrence Russell
Mason
W. Va
James E. Pierce
Pomeroy
Dallas Donahue
Letart
Mitchel Drew Allen
Portland
Harry E. Powell
Clifton
Non-Support Defendant Bound to Grand Jury
Edgar Neville Pomeroy, returned from Newark by Deputy Sheriff C H Wise on a non support charge filed by his wife, was arraigned in Justice of Peace L B Higgins court. He was bound over to the grand jury with a $300 bond, which he could not post, and was returned to county jail.
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Pomeroy
Edgar Neville
Newark
C. H. Wise
Court of Justice of Peace
L. B. Higgins
Grand Jury
Ohio Patrol Plans Another Training School In 1948
Ohio State Highway Patrol reports 347 uniformed troopers as of Dec 31 with 281 graduates from two 1948 schools. Training ends March 4 then another session begins. Applicants aged 21 to 35 must be 8 feet tall and at least 168 pounds, with a high school education or equivalent. The force logged 19,934 accidents, 38,474 misdemeanor arrests, 501 felonies, issued 288,888 warnings, inspected 6,818 school buses, recovered 367,857.45 dollars in property and completed safety lectures.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol
Corp
R. E. Henderson
Henderson
Lsted
Coolville Civic Group Sets Monday Meeting
Coolville civic association announces a Monday meeting at TOOF Hall at p m with speakers Charten Fogle Marietta attorney and R H Morris addressing Civic Duties.
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Coolville Civic Group
Coolville
Charten Fogle
Marietta Attorne
R. H. Morris
Coolville Civic Association
Toof Hall
That old tavern stands midway down the block
With courage undaunted it continues its mission of uplift through drink. It resists opposition and remains entrenched in law as a praiseworthy, need-filling tavern also known for booze and bock.
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St. Joseph
St.joseph
Cross Bros
Frank H. Cross
W. Union St. Athens
Eer Paey
Vic Joyce
Tad's Bar
Carbondale-Kimberly Rd
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Houck & VanDyke
Donald K. Barstow
Seiple & Kempton F. Kr, Murphey and Son
Oscar Fulton
C. M. Gill
D. M. Goddard
Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc
Dwight H. Rutherford
Earl Mathews
C. B. Dillon
Athens County Agents Association
Lincoln
DAV
Wainwright
Lois Fry
Beatrice Postle
Athens State Hospital
E. H. Hudson
Elizabeth Phillips
Evelyn Cox
Louisa Steele
Helen Dry
Florence White
Edna Kennedy
Lillian Fishinger
Edith Miller
Athens County
Athens Pharmacy
S$. Court St
Naval Academy
Ohio
Tures
Burt
W. Union
Athena
Kromex
S. Court St
Kaiser & Frazer
Kaiser and Frazer
P. L. Ferry
Ferry Sales & Service
State St
Kaiser-Frazier
Seiple
Kempton
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Cline
the Mutual
East Washington St
Athens, Ohio
Soakin’ Tavern
Southeastern Ohio Social Betterment Foundation
America
4H Club
FFA
Athens Home Telephone CO
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