Red Cross appoints 14 township chairmen and honors ROTC aid
Captain Barker and several chairmen from West Virginia schools are noted for Red Cross leadership and ROTC training. Barker, tied to Parkerburg High School, earned a master’s degree at Syracuse University while serving, and plans an Air Force career. The article lists chairmen including Mrs. chtrmae, Mrs. Daily, Mrs. Dickens, and others across various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marker
Cyée
Parkersburg High School
West Virginia
Univers
Barker
Rupon
Trimble
Chtrmae
Charetta
Brive
Donchares Jarvis
Bett
Fire Aid
St Buchhaneon
W.va
Sos
York
Delter Dickens
Alexander
Sao
Cluster
Raibheran
Syracune University
Canean
Seu
Wills Ato
Br. We Tspety Storer and Mrs. Jock Seach Tall Adream Birt, $200; Carthage-Troy
Canhe
Ray Kaiser
Lee
Mel Barker
Hiden Dailey
Dale University
Namre
Campbell
Clarke
Board Ofirectors
Sis
Athen Dons United Appeals
Donald Robinson
Air Force
Janet
Morris Ave
Mrs. McHarg Dies Friday At Age 83
Margaret McHarg 83 of 39 W Union St died Friday morning after a months long illness at her home. Born near New Straitsville she lived much of her life in Athens County and belonged to several social groups and churches. Survived by son Joe Walburn and five daughters with numerous grandchildren. two deceased husbands and a daughter. Friends may call after Saturday noon with funeral on Sunday at Dowler Ferguson Hughes. burial in Union Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McHarg
W. Union St
New Straitsville
Christine
Joe H. Walburn
Athens
Glouster
Robert Williamson
W. F. Copeland
Lancaster
Jim Brush Phoenix
Aunz
Dowler-Ferguson Hughes Funeral
C. Melvin Alkire
We Union Street
York School District Receives Smallest State Aid in County
Athens County school disbursements from the State School Foundation Program show York School District getting the smallest allotment. Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric real estate taxes funded $100,000 in the first quarter of 1956, with York receiving $1,272.23 and Carthage-Troy set to receive the highest at $18,485.76. Other districts include Albany $16,613.68 Ames-Bern $22,617.00 Athens $9,412.05 Rome-Canaan $15,262.42 Shade two thousand one hundred seventeen 28 Trimble $16,815.54 Waterloo $963.27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torn Sensihip Local Scoot
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
Athens County
State School Foundation
George Christman
Carthage-Troy
Albany
Ames-Bern
Athens
Rome-Canaan
the Plains
Trimble
Waterloo
Auto Crashes Into Porch In Williams Tire Man Charged
Williams Tire resident Herbert D. Goldston, 36, was hospitalized after his car mounted the curb on W Union St and struck the porch of 218 West Union at 10 55 p m Thursday. He told police he swerved to avoid truck lights. Goldston is charged with drunk driving and will appear in Municipal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Tire
Ohio
W. Union St
E. E. Rathburn 7
Herbert D. Goldston
Goldston
Union St
Fix
Rec Pot
Marshfield Resident Dies After Week's Illness
Grace Minear Tewksbury of Morristown died Friday morning at her daughter Mildred Smith Morristown after a weeklong illness. Born in New Marshfield on July 21, 1882, she was the daughter of Ira and Redocia Bellows Mineat. She is survived by a brother, Alan Houston of Texas. Friends may call at New Marshfield Methodist Church Saturday after 12:30 PM. funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 PM in the church by Carroll Chesser. Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Minear
M&R Chief Reports Trust Contributions And Benefit Uptick
Melvin D. Ross, president, delivered a report to Hampton manager of the M&R Athens plant detailing a $311,305.02 contribution to the Associates Profit Sharing Trust Fund from 955 participants. The filing notes 541 eligible for the trust and 685 covered by personal benefits programs costing $388,777.69, with new major medical insurance and higher life, health and accident coverage. Ross also awarded service pins for five to ten years of employment.
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MAR Diewesressauoranunses Ne
Melvin D. Ross
Hampton
M&r
Athens
Ross
Slouter Area Family Aided After Fire Loss
Salvation Army and Red Cross assist the burned out McManus family of Glouster. Lt. Marvin Franklin reports the home was destroyed Wednesday and describes needs: clothing, cooking utensils, bedding, and furniture. Donations may be made by calling 31421 or 51651 for the McManus relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Marvin Franklin
Ernest McManus
McManus
Akron students fined for traffic sign removal in Manitpa Court
Terrence Sidieyana Vavia Griffith both 18 of Akron were fined in Manitpa Court for removing traffic signs on State Highway patrol charges. Each Wooster College student paid 90 dollars plus costs with 25 dollars of the fine suspended and placed on 30 days probation. Sidley was fined 5 dollars and costs on the driving charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrence Sidieyana Vavia Griffith
Akron
Thatter
Wooster College
Sidley Wa
Athens Walton League meets at league farm Sunday
Athens chapter of the Walton League will meet Sunday at 2 p m at the league farm. Memorial services will be conducted for Lee Marsh past president who died unexpectedly Wednesday at his home.
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Athens
Leak Walton League
League Farm
Lee Marsh
Heart Disease Deaths in Athens County Rise, Report States
The Athens County Health Department reports heart disease caused 230 deaths in the county in 1955. National figures show about 30 percent of heart deaths occur in those under 65, with county estimates around 2864 residents affected. The Athens County Heart Association and the Central Ohio Heart Association push research, education, and community service to battle the disease.
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Athens City-County
Athens County
Heart Disease
Athens County Heart Association
Central Ohio Heart Association
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
Brief births announced from Sheltering Arms Hospital listing include a daughter for Mr and Mrs John Brammer of Route 2 and a son for Mr and Mrs Sammy Grim of Athens. Other entries list names and locales such as Mrs Alda Wright in Lancaster and Mrs Charles Milligan in Athens with additional residents including Stewart, Glouster, Albany, Williams, and Athens Route 1.
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John Brammer
Ogan
Sammy Grim
Athens
Susitted
Alda Wright
Lancaster
Charles Milligan
Orson Dickerson
New Plymouth
Addie Balderson
Stewart
Roy Vermaten
Glouster
H. L. Staneart
Albany
Herbert Goldston
Williams
Joan Hudnell
David Lee
Hudnell
Howard Hudnell
Ohio University hosts Dr. John Russell on enrollment study
Dr. John Dale Russell, director of the Study for the Ohio College Association, visits Ohio University Campus to discuss expanding student enrollment. He meets with President John C. Baker and administrators, touring six state universities and private colleges to review plans for upcoming academic and facility needs amid rising enrollments.
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Ohio
Editc
Ohio University
John Dale Russell
Ohio College Association
John C. Baker
Doctor Russell
Particul
Arly
Exac
Ehis
Columbus
Russell
Satems
Diana University
Tam
Kentucky
University of Chicago
Andrews Gets Probationary Police Job
The Athens Police Department confirms a probationary appointment for R. Th Andrews, 29 Richland Ave. The 1955 Air Force veteran and Waterloo High School graduate will fill the vacancy created by Set. J. E. Fields resignation. If the probation is satisfactory, a permanent appointment follows. Andrews is married to Nora Felly. they have a five year old daughter and an 18 month old son. The city council had created one more position, keeping nine officers total.
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R.th Andrews
Richland Ave
Athens
Prvice
Franz Woodworth
Andrew
Set
J. E. Fields
Fields
Aken
Waterloo High School
Air Force
Nora Felly
Andrews
Traffic violations bring fines to three
Three men paid fines in Municipal Court Friday on State Highway Patrol citations. Robert Williams age 43 of Athens Route 2 was fined 10 dollars plus costs for passing without the assured clear distance ahead. Doyle of 435 E State St faced a one dollar fine. Mrs Harrison Lowsey of New Marshfield and daughter Mrs Mary Downs of Albany attended the proceedings. Athens Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses plan to attend the semi annual circuit assembly in February 2026 at CIO Hall Steubenville sponsored by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
Athens
Doyle
State St
Harrison Lowsey
New Marshfield
Mary Downs
Albany
Charles Linscott
Clarence
Steubenville
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York
Police Radar Traps Three Area Speeders
City police used a radar speed gauge on West Union Street Thursday afternoon trapping three Athens area drivers. In Municipal Court Friday they all pleaded guilty and were fined with costs. Orville Crabtree Jr of Lill Street paid 25 dollars plus costs, Carlos Reeves of The Plains paid 15 dollars plus costs, and George Charley of The Plains paid 14 dollars plus costs after claiming a test drive at 50 mph. The judge told the violator to seek another race track.
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W. Union St
Ailty
Orville Crabtree, Jr
Lill St
Carlos L. Reeves
the Plains
George Charley
J. F. Newcomb
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Captain Barker
James T. Jones
Jewell J. Jones
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Naval Aviation School
Norman
Okla
Jones
Albany High School
Marshfield
America
United States
Radin
Commonwealth
Slouster Area Family
Routh
Cincinnati
Conanna
Solange
Platt
Motor Sales
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Hamley Run
the Mutual Home & Savings Association
Washington St .Ammons, Unie
Federal Home Loan Bank
Mon
Thur
Rhone
Goodyear
Athens, Ohio
Nmarriage
Ed van Dyke
Buckeye
N. Court St
Don Gabriel
Earl Sands
Eleanor Stevens
Merritt Herron
Foster Bean
Guysville
Tim Market
Mercury
Nye's Automobile
Cornener
Stimson & Palmer
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