State Orders Dismissal of Athens Grand Jury
The Athens grand jury, after four days in closed session, is dismissed as state officials plan to start a new panel. Indictments included Lloyd of Portsmouth and Evener of Athens for robbery and related counts, plus McKibben, Hart and others facing breaking and entering and larceny charges.
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Athens
Karl
Court House
Gorby
Albany
Clarence Petty
Lola Zigler
Lausche
Roy S. Lloyd
Portsmouth
Blaine Evener
Lavada
Donald Malone
Robert Collins
Glouster
Arthur McKibben
Athens Route 2
Rolland McKibben
New Marshfield
Willard H. Hart
Alove Hart
Rolland McKilb
Gordon B. Gray
Gifford
Gail Cunningham
Ray Lloyd Yoho
McWilliams Brothers
Robert
Lewis
Fred
Floyd
Community Notices From Coolville and Nearby Towns
The Youth Fellowship Group met February 13 for a polluck supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bentz. Attendees from Fidelity Rebekah Lodge included Ruby Richards Lucy Davis Hattie Randolph Vevne Davis Lois Daugherty Marie Root Metta Thorne Hazel Parrish Doris Walden as they prepared for an initiation and dinner at Miriam Lodge No. 1 in Parkersburg February 15. Other gatherings featured guests at various homes including Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Pierce Alfred and Mr. and Mrs. Myre Griffin hosting dinners with Curtis Wolfe Bert Shartile and others. Sammy McKeen returned home after two weeks with grandparents in Pittsburgh. Local residents visited Huntington after a weekend with Rex Anderson and P. E. Bingman families. A Francis Willard memory tea was attended by Mrs. R. S. Hemeier at the First Methodist Church in Athens on February 6. District Deputy Grand Warmer John Aiken and others attended IOOF Lodge inspection in Glouster. A quilting and duck dinner at Mrs. del Kincade’s home drew many attendees including Doris Walden and a large list of named guests.
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Coolville
Charles Bentz
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge
Miriam Lodge No. 1
Parkersburg
Ruby Richards
Lucy Davis
Hattie Randolph
Vevne Davis
Lois Daugherty
Marie Root
Metta Thorne
Hazel Parrish
Doris Walden
C. E. Findling
Alfred
Rex Anderson
Torch
P. E. Bingman
Oscar Pierce
Wade Richardson
Richardson
R. S. Hemeierwom
Francis Willard
Methotm
Athens
John Aiken
WW. F. Clark
P. E
Local Visitors Share News and Birthday Celebrations
Lottridge and nearby families host visitors from Henderson Athens Parkersburg and Locust Grove. A surprise birthday for Mrs Fern Swind a party at O L Davis home with several relatives attending. Various dinner and supper visits noted among the Allen Blake Swisher Robin son and Montle families in Athens Bethel Ridge and Ridge areas.
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Harry Willett
Carrie Gainer
Emma Chevalier
L. H. Allen
Itha Allen
Eleanor
Mary Alice
Gordon Collins
Shirley
George
Larry
Charles
Michael Kinnen
Arnold Bernard
Eleanor Allen
Carl Gillilan
Rodger Lee
Bethel Ridge
Edward Blake
Buford Blake
E. W. Swisher
Harold
Glenn Swisher
Athens
Ira Robinsons
Scot blames soot abrasive on nylon failure in Willoughby
A rubber company chemist said soot abrasive likely caused four pairs of nylons to come apart in Willoughby. He proposed the material defect as the probable reason, stressing the abnormal wear pattern observed.
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Scot
Willoughby
Miss Jean Hage Crowned Miami Prom Queen
Miss Jean Hage a 20 year old Hamilton junior was crowned queen of the Miami University junior Prom last night. She competed with other young women from the campus and was chosen for her charm and poise. The event highlighted student activities at Oxford Ohio.
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Oxford
Jean Hage
Hamilton
Miami University
Livestock Markets Report from Cincinnati February 21
U S Department of Agriculture notes salable hogs around 4000 with steady to slightly lower prices on 160 to 225 lb barrows and sows 300-350 lb $15.00-$16.25. Cattle and calves show active slaughter demand and firm to higher trends for steers and heifers. vealers $30.00-$32.00, cows mostly $17.00-$22.50, canners $14.00-$16.50. Sheep offerings modest with lambs up to $25.50 for 104 lb, ewes at $10.00.
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Cincinnati
U. S
Classified Ad Rates and Policies and Loving Memory Notice
The notice details ad pricing per line, payment, submission rules, and deadlines for classified ads with a memorial entry. It also includes an In Loving Memory obituary for Elsie Westfall Kelley dated February 22, 1947.
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Elsie Westfall Kelley
Classic 1940s Cars on Offer From Local Dealer
A local dealer lists 1947 to 1948 Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ford and Dodge sedans with features like hydramatic drive radios heaters and low mileages. Highlights include a green 1948 Fleetmaster DeLuxe Town Sedan a black 1948 Oldsmobile Series 78 and two 1948 Chevrolet Convertible Coupes all described as well maintained with new car guarantees.
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Ford
Oldsmobile
Dodge
Chevrolet
Cadillac
Studebaker
Willys Jeep
Poultry Butter and Potatoes Prices Reported in Cincinnati
Poultry categories show heavy fowls and heavy fryers with price ranges. Butter wholesale quotes per pound vary by print and butterfat premium at 60 percent, regular 57. Potatoes list 3.35 to 5.50. Prices reflect market quotes as of February 21.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Eggs Cincinnati Consumer Grades Report
Cincinnati February 21 report shows consumer egg grades with U S A large 43 to 46 percent and medium none. Wholesale grades list Extras large 41 percent. Current receipts indicate good quality 38 percent.
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Cincinnati
U.S. A
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