Water Crisis Spurs Immediate Well Drilling Plan in Athens
Athens Safety Service Director Daniel A. Pierce won council approval to drill a new 38 inch supplementary well at about 3.50 dollars per foot to avert a water shortage. Test holes will determine depth and credit applies for the first hole. Council also authorized bids for service department equipment and expanded a parking meter ordinance to add four congested areas with up to 125 meters on nine month leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Safety Service
Daniel A. Pierce
Fou
Pierce
Layne-Ohio
E. Union St
Court
University Terrace
E. Washington, Mill
E. State Streets
College
W. P. Mickle
Water Works Department
Fans Pack Athens High for County Basketball Tourney Opener
Crowds of all ages filled the Athens High gym for the county basketball tournament start. Notables included C. O. Gibson and Prof. F. L. Shoemaker with family members. cheerleaders and young fans joined the lively atmosphere as local teams prepared for second-round matchups later tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Country Club Officers Elected At Athens Club Meeting
Officers of the Athens Country Club were elected recently. Byron Wolfe became president, L. W. Roberts vice president, and Darren Sams secretary-treasurer. Board members are L. C. Baker, George L. Smith, and George Merchant. Committees chaired by L. C. Bakerhouse, George Merchant greens, George Smith golf, and L. W. Roberts membership. Bob Littler, the golf professional, was reappointed. Plans include golf tournaments improvements and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
Byron Wolfe
L. W. Roberts
Darren Sams
L. C. Baker
George L. Smith
George Merchant
L. C. Bakerhouse
Greens
George Smith
Bob Littler
Kash in the Pan Sparks Fire Department Response
A grease fire in Tony Brown’s apartment at 8% N Court St caused a brief blaze Monday evening. A passerby saw flames and alerted the fire department. Fire Chief C A Parker said the pan was carried onto the sidewalk and the fire was extinguished before the fire crews arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Court St
Tony Brown
Brown
Fire Department
C. A. Parker
Columbus Pastor Speaks On Palestine Talk At OU
The Rev. Frank Ricker of the First Unitarian Church in Columbus addressed the Ohio University Interfaith Group on the Palestine situation. Earl Stanley Grauel, known as the Gentle Rabbi of the Exodus, had been scheduled to speak but suffered a nervous breakdown and canceled his appearance in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ricker
First Unitarian Church
Columbus
Ohio University
Earl Stanley Grauel
Athens
Walton Found Guilty On Lesser Charge
George Walton of Chauncey was convicted in Common Pleas Court on assault and battery after a jury waived trial on other indictments. The case tied to a 16 year old drag scene and a kitchen entry at Ruth Borrowman’s home with Betty Winchell cited as a prosecution witness. Walton faced no sentence yet while related verdicts against Robert McGee were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Yvonne Byers
Cardinal
Yvonne
Cardinals
Sue Enlow
Ames-Bern
Rome
Jo Ann Webb
Eva Mae Ziegier
June Frost
Jacksonville-Trimble
Shirley Koons
Janice, Burdiss
Sally Keeling
Waterloo
Bonnie Paviik
Mary Ann Males
Mona McDonald
Buchtel
Billie Jeane Kirkendall
Betty Warren
Corrine Bolen
Albany
Ella Lee Riley
Darlene Kasier
Ames Bern
Elaine Overly
Grace Beatty
Elizabeth Reedy
Rome-Cannah
George Walton
Chauncey
Ruth Borrowman
Common Pleas
Walton
Robert McGee
Borrowman
Betty Winchell
Floodwood
Rowland
Miss Winchell
Mayor Proclaims Security Week Observance
Mayor William P. Mickle announced National Security Week February 16 to 22 urging citizens and organizations to back three steps. The event, sponsored by the Reserve Officers Association, calls for writing congressmen, supporting funds for the reserve, and Universal Military Training to build a capable national force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Mickle
Reserve Officers Association
First Robins Report Amid Warmer Spring Weather
Reports of early robins spread as forecasts offered a spring weather menu. A bright sun lifted the thermometer to 50 degrees by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with a high of 57 and a low of 37 overnight. Flooded roads reopened and the Hocking River fell to 12.74 feet at 7:30 a.m., per weather observer Mrs. C N France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
C. N. France
Entered Apprentice and Master Mason Degrees Set Thursday
NEW MARSHFIELD Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will confer the Entered Apprentice and Master Mason degrees at a special meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. S L says visitors will be welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Constitution Lodge
F&am
S. L
Zuckert Urges St. S. Air Arm Development
Zuckert addresses air force development stressing businesslike program management and rapid expansion. He notes training goals for officers and engineers and outlines the needs for pilots and other specialized roles. Col Speidel presided. Hamlin received a medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Zuckert
E. T. Hellebrandt
RCA
Hamlin
William H. Speidel
Neal E. Walker
Former OU Dean Named National Presbyterian Personnel Chief
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence W. Lange, former dean of men at Ohio University from 1940 to 1944, becomes chief personnel officer and secretary of the personnel unit for the Presbyterian Board of National Missions. He has also served at New York University and in the Navy Bureau of Personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence W. Lange
Ohio University
New York City
Lange
Presbyterian Board of National Missions
Metropolitan News
Two Jailed for Nonpayment of Fines
Mayor William P. Mickle ordered Grace Collins 26 of Athens Route 2 and William E. Radcliff 47 of Columbus jailed Tuesday for failure to pay fines of 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Mickle
Grace Collins
Athens
William E. Radcliff
Columbus
Rotary marks 25th anniversary in Athens luncheon
The Athens Rotary Club celebrated its 25th anniversary at a Monday noon luncheon at the Berry Hotel with Rotary District Governor John L. Snook of Portsmouth as keynote. Present were former charter and active members, including T. C. McCracken and J. Woolley, plus leaders from Kiwanis and the Lions Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Rotary Club
Berry Hotel
Rotary
John L. Snook
Portsmouth
Snook
John Jagers
H. C. Bobo
T. C. McCracken
John J. Woolley
William H. Logan
C. C. Robinson
Athens
Detroit
T. W. Craig
Seattle
John Patterson
Pittstown
N.J
A. B. Roe
Miami
Fla
Athens Club
H. C. Clark
John Poston
Columbus
Raymond A. Lee
Thomas H. Metters
Athens Kiwanis’ Club
George W. Clark
The
Lions Club
Safety film and ROA talk headline Kiwanis dinner
A Kiwanis Club dinner at the Berry Hotel featured a safety film and a National Security Week talk by Warren Cooper of the Athens County Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association. He urged citizen Army service and a strong citizen army, noting wary readiness and the value of early service in the National Guard. Perfect attendance awards were given to three members, with four year and two year recognitions also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Cooper
Athens County
The
Reserve Officers Association
Kiwanis Club
Berry Hotel
ROA
Cooper
Athens Kiwanis Club
RCA
National Guard
Carl J. Sylvester
J. S. van Nostrand
M. M. Kerr
Sinclair Refining Co
George L. Smith
Kiwanian
Sinclair
Athens
Columbus
N. J. Wagner
R. E. Mast
Club
Howard T. Moore
Zanesville Kiwanian
John H. Ferguson
Zanesville
Births and admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital
Birth announcement of a son to Mr and Mrs Ward Starlin of Athens. Admissions include Eula Cooley Athens with major surgery, Mrs John Rapp Jacksonville with major surgery, Jacquelyn Smith Nelsonville for minor surgery, Gus Karageorge Athens medical, Eve Delcontivo Glouster medical, Mrs John Kidd and son Athens, Mrs George Van Dyke and son Amesville, Lelia Southerton Athens, Mrs Lara McCaskey Jackson, Pearl Walker Amesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Starlin
Athens
Eula Cooley
John Rapp
Jacksonville
Jacquelyn Smith
Nelsonville
Gus Karageorge
Eve Delcontivo
Glouster
John Kidd and Son
George van Dyke and Son
Amesville
Lelia Southerton
Lara McCaskey
Pearl Walker
Royal and Select Masters to Meet Wednesday in Athens
R and S Masters in Athens will hold a monthly gathering this Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Royal and Select Master Degrees will be conferred. Visiting members are welcome and a social hour follows the degree work announced by C W Gross master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Council
C. W. Gross
Voice of Two Worlds in Sleep Power Free Treatise
A Los Angeles explorer titled The Voice of Two Worlds claims a Tibet based system awakens vast mind and energy powers, working best during sleep. He says methods release a sleeping giant of mind power, enabling youth prolongation and success. Readers may request a free 9,000 word treatise from the Institute of Mentalphysics in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tibet
Land of
Institute of Mentalphysics
South Hobart Blvd
Dept
Calif
Adv
Artificial Breeding Seen As Dairy Aid
Dr. Fordyce Ely of Ohio State University told the Central Ohio Breeding Association in Columbus that artificial breeding is the greatest advance in dairy production. The group owns 46 bulls and services 46 counties in Ohio with some activity in Indiana and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordyce Ely
Ohio State University
Central Ohio Breeding Association
Plumb Hall
Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
John Davis
Athens County
E. R. Wagoner
Walter B. Cunningham
Clarence Shaw
F. G Ferris
Ross Wright
Association
Alton Darby Road
Water Line Bursts Near Court and Union Streets
City crews completed street repairs after a lateral water line burst Monday afternoon near Court and Union Streets. Traffic was diverted around the site and water entered nearby basements. The leak was located and fixed by 11 p.m. per the city service department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court
Union Streets
Campus Gateway
City Service Department
Drop in Vet Enrollment Noted at Ohio University
Ohio University reports the first veteran enrollment decline since 1945 with 5 325 main campus students and 857 branches totaling 6 182 for the second semester. Fall enrollment was 6 610 with 5 570 on the main campus. Veterans total 3 317 with 50 awaiting approval, Athens breakdown shows 1 428 women and 3 897 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Robert E. Mahn
Athens
Victor Whitehouse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bre
Frere
Athens Messenger
John B. Swanson
Eee
Overalls Union
Mads A
Red Cap
Orduroy
AHS
C. O. Gibson
Bank of Athens
Gibson
F. L. Shoemaker
Hollister
Jacksonville- Trimble
Carrye Smith
Merle Danford
Jackson-Trimble
Danford
Florida
Maurice Guthrie
Mechanicsburg
Guthrie
Howard Mills
Bobby
Country Club
Kash
Grauel
Sheltering Arms Hospital
R&sm
Whitehouse
Marvel Bread
Nutley Margarine
Hatoes
Nercon
Lincoln
Roger Dean, Inc
E. State and
Avon Place
Doan
Old R. FL
McCammon Berry Hotel
Economy Savings & Loan CO
Athens, Ohio
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!