Stimson Ave Resident Sadie Gibbs Dies at 67
Sadie Gibbs aged 67 died unexpectedly Friday morning at her home 8 E Stimson Ave. Fire squad found her deceased on arrival. Born in Ireland district near Coolville, she lived in Coolville most of life and Athens last 13 years. Surviving husband John A Gibbs, two sisters, five brothers, a daughter and two brothers predeceased. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with burial in Humphrey near Coolville.
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Sadie Gibbs
E. Stimson Ave
Fire Department
Gibbs
Ireland
Coolville
Stephen
Hannah Bingman
Athens
John A. Gibbs
Wes Frost
Floyd Shafer
Clarence
Ernest Bingman
Glouster
Oscar Bingman
Nelsonville
Leo Bingman
Everett Bingman
Ruth
Carl
Elmer
Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes
Humphery
Births and dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births announced for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Slaughter of Athens a son. Others listed: Perry Punsell Athens Evra Knapp Dexter Mrs Donna Rigel Athens Mrs Opal Sanders Trimble Route 1 Mrs Elsie Patton Stewart Janet Turner Carpenter Donald Turner Carpenter Helen Woodruff Corning. Dismissal: Mrs J W Seyfried Athens and daughter Charlies Bobo Shade.
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Maynard Slaughter
Athens
Perry Punsell
Evra Knapp
Dexter
Donna Rigel
Opal Sanders
Trimble
Elsie Patton
Stewart
Janet Turner
Carpenter
Donald Turner
Helen Woodruff
Corning
J. W. Seyfried
Charlies Bobo
Shade
Former OU Professor Wins History Award
Dr. Walter C. Richardson, former Ohio University history professor, receives the Herbert B. Adams Prize from the American Historical Association for Tudor Chamber Administration 1485 1547. He taught at OU 1997 1940 and is now a LSU history professor.
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Ohio University
American Historical Association
Walter C. Richardson
Richardson
Herbert B. Adams
Tudor Chamber Administration
Louisiana State University
Management Classes Begin Tonight at OL
Ohio University Extension Division starts two management courses in Room 5 Ellis Hall. Management 308 taught by Prof. E T Hellebrandt meets 7 p.m. for two hours credit. Wage and Salary Administration, Management 332, taught by Dr. George Davis, convenes at 8 50 p m.
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Ohio University
Ellis Hall
E. T. Hellebrandt
George Davis
Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
State Highway Patrol reports two drivers cited for lacking valid licenses. Harry M. 53 of New Marshfield was fined 29 dollars with 19 suspended and ordered to obtain a proper permit. Ralph Crimme!, 51, of Parkersburg W Va, was fined 5 dollars with costs by Coalville Mayor John Aiken for failing to stop at a sign.
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State Highway Patrol
Harry M
New Marshfield
Ralph Crimme
Parkersburg
W. Va
Coalville
John Aiken
Winter Snow Hits Athens County With Heavy Snowfall
After a warm spell, a rapid cold snap blanketed Athens County with seven inches in rural areas and five and a half in Athens. Travel halted on major roads, schools closed, and weather crews worked from 2 a.m. Snow plows cleared main roads while cinder crews treated hills and curves. Birds were urged to eat, and residents shoveled sidewalks as the countryside turned white.
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Athens County
Athens
State Highway Department
Athens Service Department
Mtria
Tippelkaen
Moet
Stern
Athens County Mumane Society
Southland
Athens TV cable hearing outlines improvements
Council meeting in city hall brought together officials and Television Cable Co. representatives to explain FCC upcoming specs set for June 30. The firm pledged to meet requirements and reduce interference with new 120 foot tower, radiation proof cable, and aluminum amplifier housings. Attendees included Mayor Lee and city officials.
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Athens
City Hall
Television Cable Co
W. H. Herbert
Herbert
Federal Communications Commission
Driver Falls from Car After Door Opens in Athens
An Athens man William Edwin Beverage aged 24 was injured Thursday afternoon when he fell from the car he was driving as it turned a corner on E State Street near Lash Street. The vehicle owned by Johnny Jones continued after the fall and crashed into a tree causing extensive front damage.
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Athens
E. State St
Lash St
William Edwin Beverage
Grosvenor St
Beverage
Johnny Jones
Lincoln's Birthday Closings Noted Across County Agencies
County and state offices will close Saturday in observance of Lincoln's birthday. All banks in the city and the county courthouse offices will shut down while the post office remains open. The state liquor store will also close for the day.
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Athens
Lincoln
Athens County Land Transfers in Carriers and Harpers Additions
Property transfers listed include Bernard Matheny to Hubert Matheny in Carriers Addition. Wayne Ackley to Carl Brett in Rome Township. G E Coen to Gladys Coen Gabriel in Lodi Township. Cleta Francis to Billy Leffier in Harpers Addition to Nelsonville. Clarence Wyckoff to James Singard in Townsend’s Addition. Edward Oxley to Herbert Harris in Alexander Township. Florence Bobo to Blaine Riggs in Athens Township. Ada Steward to Kenneth Steward in Guthrie Gould & Co Addition. Isaac Vaughn to Max Bennett in Vaughn Brothers Addition. Fred Sands to George Karagiorgs in Hillcrest inlets 2978 2979.
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Bernard BR. Matheny
Athens County
Hubert R. Matheny
Athens
Wayne Ackley
Carl F. Brett Guysville
Rome Township
G. E. Coen
Gladys Coen Gabriel
Lodi
Cleta Francis
Billy J. Leffier
Harper's
Nelsonville
Clarence Wyckoff
James Singard
Inlet
Townsend
Edmond Oxley
Cumberla Comer
Herbert R. Harris
Alexander Township
Florence Bobo
Ross County
Blaine Riggs
Athens Township
Ada Steward
Kenneth R. Steward
Guthrie, Gould & Co
Isaac Vaughn
Max Bennett
Vaughn Brothers
Nellsonville
Fred H. Sands
George N. Karagiorgs
Et al
Hillcrest
Former Athens County Man Dies in California
Former Athens County resident Charlie Zimmerman died Wednesday in Santa Barbara California at his son’s home. Surviving are a brother Mark Zimmerman of Albany. Services are planned next week through Jagers Funeral Home.
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Charlies. Zimmerman
Athens County
Santa Barbara
Calif
Mark Zimmerman
Albany
Jagers Funeral Home
Radio Free Europe broadcast precedes Moscow on Malenkov resignation
News notes Radio Free Europe and RFE commentators released the Malenkov resignation details to Russians ahead of Moscow. Ohio Crusade for Freedom leader Robert A. Weaver said funds would support Radio Free Europe and broadcast 3 to 5 hours early. Athens prepares Freedom Week with 23 balloons from Ohio University Airport by local Eagles lodge members.
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Russia
Moscow
Robert A. Weaver
Ohio
Crusade For Freedom
Radio Free Europe
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Asa
Athens
Ohio University
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Rome High Honor Roll Is Listed
Rome-Canaan High School announces the first semester honor roll under superintendent Herman L. Ellis. Seventh grade honors go to Gladys Flowers Keawana Johnson Karen Schall Jayne Galloway Juanita Lawson. Eighth grade honors include Robert Christy Carol Dorr Velma Flowers Philip Johnson Judith Laughlin Grayam Singer Mildred Tabier Bonnie Whan Sue Wingrove. Ninth grade honors list Joyce Barnhart Barbera Boyer Dorothy Chapman Yvonne Matlack June Rogaski Filta Tabier Beulah Boggs. Tenth grade honors feature Connie Spencer Sandra Marshall Cleo Fatherstone Clarice Featherstone Robert Alkire. Eleventh grade honors name Danaid Alkire Beulah Boggs Donald Dalley Bill Dwyer Carole Gould Ben Hawk oe Parsons Lana Tabier Charles Graham. Twelfth grade honors recognize Jo Anne Chambers Richard Cole Charlies Hawk Avia Parsons Mary Stump Almenda Warner Judith Whaley David Spencer Dariene Wade.
Eagles Plan District Meet in Athens
Representatives from ten areas will assemble in Athens Sunday for District 4 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. State President George Herman of Springfield will be principal speaker. Roy secretary of the host Athens aerie notes the events include a 7:30 p.m. turkey dinner and entertainment for members and families. Lodges to be represented include Athens Corning Gallipolis Girouster Jacksonville McArthur Murray City Nelsonville Pomeroy and Wellston.
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Athens
Order of Eagles
George Herman
Springfield
Roy
Athents Aerie
Corning
Gallipolis
Giouster
Jacksonville
McArthur Murray City
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Wellston
1-H Council Elects New Officers for Athens County
Athens County's 4-H Council elected officers in a Thursday meeting at the County Extension Office. Charles Woodyard Mary Ellen Hunt and Gordon Verity were named president and secretary respectively. The council discussed displaying club exhibits in community store windows during National 4-H Week March 5 13 and organizing clubs in March or April. They set March 17 for the Honor Club party and agreed to send a delegate to the Buckeye Recreation Workshop in Urbana April 17 23. Clubs were urged to raise 10 cents per member for the National 4-H Foundation Fund.
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Ross Wright
Charles Woodyard
Athens
Dent
Mary Ellen Hu
Gordon Verity
Athena
Connecl
Clube
Elco
Buckeye
Urbana
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