Fever Hits Athens County Basketball Tourney Night
A county basketball tournament opened in Athens County drawing fans into four hours of noisy excitement. Spectators shared stories of the fever while Linda Grandy aided Trimble cheerleaders and Maxine Wingo waved Albany cheers.
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Athens County
Linda Grandy
Janet
Ferdinand
Geer
Skippy Fuller
Maxine Wingo
Albany
Ohio University
Skippy
Clarence Fuller
The
Plains
Wmessenger Newsphoto
Wrong Gym Mix Up Over Athens Tournament
An unidentified man in Athens sought his home team among games at Ohio University. After a brief inquiry he learned the right town was Athens but the venue was Athens High School for the non county tournament underway there.
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Athens
Ohio University
Athens High School
Ames-Bern quintet lead on St Patrick's Day court display
The Ames Bern team and their cheerleaders entered in flashy green and white uniforms to celebrate Washington's Birthday with St Patrick's themed attire, their outfits recalling Irish green as they took the floor.
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Ames-Bern
Washington
Morrison May Join Ohio University Basketball Lineup
Mike Morrison, freshman guard for the Trimble Cardinals, is a brother of Larry Morrison a former Trimble star and a mainstay of the 1955 Bobcats. Mike played most of the game in Trimble’s 63 62 loss to Albany.
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Ohio University
Morrison
Mike Morrison
Trimble Cardinails
Larry Morrison
Trimble
Bobcat
Mike
Albany
Crowd at Concession Stand Sparks Quiet Buzz
A quick glance at the crowd around the concession stand reveals a hush of activity and curious chatter as attendees line up for snacks and drinks. The scene suggests anticipation and informal mingling during the event.
Millfield Church Youth Hold Valentine Party
The Millfield Christian Church youth group held a Valentine party in the church social rooms Saturday evening. Attendees included Mary Ann Danko Beverly Sawyer Patty Nye San drankle La Ann Sanders Carolyn Freeman Mary Jo Gould Grace Simpson Diane Pierce Linda Gould Nancy Kozma Ann Kozma David Danko Paul Danko Mickey Danko David Russell Butch Gould Johnnie Kozma Bill Tothe Bill Theisen. Games were played and refreshments served. Teachers present were Sig and Calmon Kozma.
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Chauncey
Millfield Christian Church
Vallentine
Mary Ann Danko
Beverly Sawyer
Patty Nye
Sandrankle
la Ann Sanders
Carolyn Freeman
Mary Jo Gould
Grace Simpson
Diane Pierce
Linda Gould
Nancy Kozma
Ann Kozma
David Danko
Paul Danko
Mickey Danko
David Russell
Butch Gould
Johnnie Kozma
Bill Tothe
Bill Theisen
Canasta Club Hosts Social With Prizes and Guests
Mrs Dewitt Walker entertained the Canasta Club with two guests Mrs Lawrence Bullock and Miss Sharon Walker. Mrs Arthur Smith Jr won high score and Mrs Walter Lanning took second. A dessert course followed for several members, and the next meeting is set for March 1 with Mrs Walter Lanning.
Chauncey Personal Visitors and Weekend Guests Map Local Visits
Local listings note visits from families and friends across Athens Nelsonville Columbus Youngstown and Galena Ohio with multiple Sunday dinners and a TV program appearance. Henrys Garage omission noted in March of Dimes fundraiser container listings.
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Homer Johnson
Anna Nobile
Ray Johnson
Bill Noble
Athens
G. W. Lax
Nelsonville
John Dean
Hazel Redmund
Tommy
Laurence Patterson
Martha Christian
Friend
Lawrence Patterson
Thomas Cruikshank
Ronnie
Columbus
Luther Cruikshank
Clark Preston
Bobbie
Linda
A. L. Preston
Henry J. John
Douglas and
Shelley
Youngstown
Phill McNaughton
C. B. Green
Galena
Ohio
Don Henry
Chauncey
Henry
March of Dimes Fund
Four Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
One State Highway Patrol case heard in Municipal Court and three in Logan court. Virgil Dowler 31 Chauncey fined $2 and costs for speeding. Russell Kinney 28 Parkersburg WV paid $10 and costs for speeding. George Faddler 44 Lancaster forfeited $15 bonds for speeding. Wilmer Crothers 22 Haydenville arrested for passing over the yellow centerline.
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State Highway Patrol
Logan Court
Virgil B. Dowler
Chauncey
Joseph Phillips
Logan
Russell E. Kinney
Parkersburg
W. Va
George Faddler
Lancaster
Wilmer Cr
New Ceramics Kiln Installed at Ohio University
David L. Hostetler of Ohio University announces a new $750 ceramics kiln for the university art department. The kiln uses an internal combustion system to reduce fire hazards and can reach an internal temperature of 2200 degrees.
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David L. Hostetler
Ohio University
OU Branch Enrollment Shows Increase Across Campuses
Ohio University reports higher enrollments in its three branches. Chillicothe rises to 221 from 144, Portsmouth grows 3 percent from 152, and Zanesville up to 177 from 141, totaling 603 students. This is 156 more than 1953-54’s 447.
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Ohio University
A. C. Gubitz
Chillicothe
Portsmouth
Zanesville
Engineer Position Applications Open
The U S Civil Service Commission announces openings for highway and highway bridge engineer with salaries from 4296 to 5940 dollars a year and illustrator earning 3410 to 4205. Applications and further details are available at the post office from local secretary Charles H Evans.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Charles H. Evans
Ohio Supreme Court upholds Brown rehire denial in Pleasant District
The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously affirms an appellate ruling rejecting Carrie E. Brown's request to be rehired as a Pleasant Local School District teacher for the 1952 53 school year. The decision leaves the district's 1952 53 staffing in place with Brown not rehired.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court Today
Perry County
Carrie E. Brown
Pleasant
Civil Air Defense films shown at Richland Fire House
Movies on Civil Air Defense will be shown Friday at 7 30 p m at the new Rich land Area Fire Brigade fire house on Rich land Ave. The public is invited without charge.
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Civil Air Defense
Richland Area Fire Brigade
Richland Ave
Hamer's Young Son Undergoes Surgery in Columbus
Roger Alan Chauncey Hamer, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Hamer, underwent surgery Tuesday morning at Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
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Chauncey
Roger Alan
Jack Hamer
Children's Hospital, Columbus
Librarian to Attend Ohio Adult Education Conference
Frank N. Jones of Ohio University will attend the Ohio Association for Adult Education conference in Columbus March 11 and 12. The theme is How Can Adult Education in Ohio Strengthen A Free Society. Lectures and round tables run through Friday and Saturday ending with an 11 am address.
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Frank N. Jones
Ohio University
Ohio Association For Adult Education
Columbus
Ohio
Jones
Ohio Library Association
Life underwriter training at Jefferson Standard Life
Clark B Cleveland of Roosevelt Drive attends an advanced life underwriting course at the home office of Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co in Greensboro North Carolina.
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Clark
Cleveland
Roosevelt Drive
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co
Greensboro
N. C
Study Conference at Janesville Attended
Dr Bernard Fr Black assistant dean Otio University chaired a study conference at Zanesville public schools this week on Values for Today s Living He led two group meetings with teachers from elementary and high medical grades on Promoting Good Human Relations Dean Robert White of Kent State University was the key speaker.
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Bernard Fr. Black
University College
Mrtment of
Otio University
Zanesville Public Schools
Black
Robert White
Kent State University
Shelba Jean Helps Those Who Aided Her
A five year old girl Shelba Jean Roush of Goneville, stricken with polio in 1904, recovered with family care and hospital aid. She donated pennies to a police drive, thanked doctors and nurses, and urged Athens County residents to support polio relief and publicity efforts.
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Shelba Jean
Wtt
Pollo
Emile
Shelhe
Sheila Hes
Athens Countiana
Polio Foundation
Teacher Honored by MTA At Athena High School
Pauline Fierce of Athena High School is named Teacher of the Month by the Future Teachers of America group. The award recognizes mentorship and classroom impact, with Virgil Versteeg citing a monthly selection by a recommendation committee and PTA input.
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Pauline Fierce Athena
High Echantia Future Teachers of America
Mim Pierce
Clase
Virgil Versteeg
PTA
Clayton Smith
Harold Hadford
Irene Hand
Mary Connett
Harold Lee
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Clyde Snyder
Poston
Beasley and Mathews, Inc
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Marietta Memorial Hmoapital
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