Review of 1951 Highlights for Athens and Vicinity
A summary of key events from April to July 1951 in Athens and surrounding areas. Highlights include county clerk changes and auto registrations, Army recruitment duties, school music achievements, major road and infrastructure projects, population figures, annexation efforts, Red Cross activities, draft calls, local deaths and civic leadership changes, floodplain and fire protection actions, and upcoming civic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Vicinity
the Messenger
Franklin County
Phyllis LaVelle
Athens County Clerk of Courts
Richland Ave
W. H. Osterholt
Marion
Army and Air Force
Guysville
MacArthur
Truman
Athens County
Ohio U
South Bridge
State Hospital Line
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Jim McCulloch
Deanville
Wing
American Legion
Athens County March of Dimes Campaign Launches Tomorrow
Athens County March of Dimes drive, led by county chairman Lorin C. Staats and DeWitt Walker Chauncey, aims to exceed last year’s $6000 total. Emmett Rowles runs city campaign with Fred Beasley handling gifts and William Abdella Chauncey organizing special events. Dorothy Dent heads the local infantile paralysis foundation. Mechanicsburg’s fire protection contract delay leaves residents without service amid levy legality disputes and past coverage gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Lorin C. Staats
Staats
DeWitt Walker
Chauncey
Emmett Rowles
Fred R. Beasley
William Abdella
National Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Dorothy Dent
Athens
Walker
Pocahontas Lodge
Mechanicsburg
Clarence A. Parker
Parker
W. Parker Walker
Foster Cornwell
Athens Township
Athens State Hospital
Ohio University
Board of Trade Finds Brazil Man Kin
Athens Board of Trade locates a Brazil born dentist Dr Debs Warren Webster and confirms his relation to Rollin Waterman Webster through Chicago records after inquiries with the Brazilian Embassy and local Athens genealogists. The correspondence ends with Webster sending a photo and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Brazil
Charles Woodruff
Athens Board of Trade
Debs Warren Webster
Sao Paulo
Athens Board
Webster
Athens
Canaanville
Dr. Webster
Santos
United States
Chicago
Rollin Waterman Webster
New York Central Railroad
Pendry
Chicago City Directory
Board
Leon Native Dies at Age 74
Clarkson Burdette 74 a Leon native died yesterday in Charleston Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p m at a Charleston mission He leaves two sons Norman of Columbus Tony of Hogsett three daughters Mrs Edgar Kirker Leon Mrs Harley Burns Leon and Mrs Pearl of Charleston a brother Theodore of Charleston a half sister Lena Bowles Leon two half-brothers Early Leon and Charles Middleport and a stepsister Mrs Sherman Beaver Leon Burial will be Marmet West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charleston
Clarkson Burdette
Leon
Norman
Columbus
Tony
Hogsett
Edgar Kirker
Harley Burns
Pearl
Theodore
Lena Bowles
Early
Charles
Middleport
Sherman Beaver
Marmet, W. Va
Humorist Gillilan Crippled by Longstanding Injury
Strickland Gillilan, famed humorist and author, remains crippled from a hip injury. His niece Anna Pearl McVay reports from Washington that Mrs. Strickland Harriet died last month. Gillilan seeks contact with old friends and may be reached at Burdette S. Gillilan 824 24th St South Arlington Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickland Gillilan
Anna Pearl McVay
Washington
Strickland
Harriet
Miss McVay
Spring-Like Weather Continues Into New Year 1952
Weather remained mild and sunny with occasional heavy clouds as residents welcomed 1952. Temperatures hovered in the upper sixties to around 72 degrees, with Monday's unofficial reading near 72 degrees in the afternoon.
Veteran Sgt Ackley Undergoes Emergency Appendeix Surgery
Sergeant First Class Pearl E. Ackley, recently returned from Korea, was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning for an emergency appendectomy. Son of Mr and Mrs Vern Ackley of Athens Route 1, he was wounded in Korea and has received the Bronze Star for heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl E. Ackley
Korea
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Vern Ackley
Athens
Legion Meeting Set for K. T. Crossen Post
The American Legion K. T. Crossen Post will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion home, announced by commander Nolan H. Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Legion
Nolan H. Mace
Worker Seeks Compensation Rights in Ohio Court
Hiram Radcliffe of Athens Route 3 files in Common Pleas Court against the Industrial Commission of Ohio seeking to join industrial workmen's compensation. He asserts an October 28 1948 eye injury occurred while working for Athens contractor Mrs Arthur Boyle Jr and that he was denied participation in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Radcliff
Athens
Common Pleas
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Radclff
Arthur Boyle, Jr
Radcliff
Athens County land transfers list several adjacent real estate deeds
In Athens County various transfers occur as Leo Grim and wife move property in Lodi to Lester Duff and wife, Ira E. Spencer acquires Albany land from Linnie Belle Primmer with other parcels in Nelsonville, and multiple parcels involve Betty Dearing The Plains, Norwood Haynes Nelsonville, Mattie Call, and others among Richmond, Rome, Trimble and Verity areas with transfers to Alonzo Miller Robert Rodehaver and Robert R. Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Grim
Athens
Lester Duff
Charleston
W. Va
Lodi
Johnson Coal Mining Co
Verity
Jesse J. Copen
Athens County
Alonzo R. Miller
Alexander
Emma Rodehaver
Robert Rodehaver
Rome
Edward Hallam
Robert R. Craig
Glouster
Trimble
First Baby Expected at Sheltering Arms Hospital in 1952
Officials at Sheltering Arms Hospital awaited the year’s first birth this morning with no deliveries reported by 10 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Prayer Band to Meet at Grahams Chapel
Grahams Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Charles Hill with the former as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grahams Chapel
Charles Hill
VFW Meeting Notices Local Post
The Floyd Bolin Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Armory. Commander CJ Ailstock presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Floyd Bolin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Armory
Ailstock
Legislative Spending Is Rotary Talk
Dr H T Phillips Athens County legislator and physician urged Athens Rotarians to focus on state spending and reform. He noted rising administration costs since 1900s, federal encroachment, and instability in highway leadership, warning voter indifference may raise taxes and government intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Athens
H. T. Phillips
Athens County
Phillips
States In Public Health Organization
Washington
Columbus
Dr. Phillips
Ohio House
Senate
City Officials Take Oaths for 1952
Administering of oaths to city officials for 1952 has been completed by Hugh Jefferson, clerk to the service safety director. Last to take his oath was William Herbert, new city council president. Herbert took the oath of office Monday afternoon. Saturday the oath was administered to J. B. Sherrard, city treasurer. Mrs. Florence Davis, city auditor, received the oath Friday, but her name was unintentionally omitted from the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Jefferson
Service Safety
William Herbert
New
Herbert
Sherrard
Florence Davis
New Year's Eve Quiet in Athens Across City
An exceptionally quiet New Year’s Eve in Athens with no fires or arrests reported by city police the sheriff’s department or the State Highway Patrol. Court Street was deserted as stores and offices observed holiday closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Sheriff's Department
State Highway Patrol
Court St
Athens Chapter 39 Masons to Meet at Masonic Temple
Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons will convene Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple announced by Ellis Woodworth high priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Royal Arth Masons
Masonic Temple
Ellis Woodworth
County Commissioners Reinstate Dog Warden Amid Probation
Homer Barnhart was reinstated by Athens County commissioners after a 30 day suspension for DUI. He returns Thursday under strict probation rules including avoiding alcohol venues, wearing a uniform, and supervising his horses, with Port Dickens having served as dog warden in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Barnhart
Athens County
Barnhart
Civil Service
J. R. Clark
Athenaoute
George Perry
Athens
William LaFollette
Richard Kasler
Millfield
William Antle
Herman Antle
Amesville
F. E. Phillips
Porter Dickens
Shelter Warms at Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
A list of names connected to Sheltering Arms Hospital includes Silas Ahle, Glouster. Katie Hughes, Athens. Mrs John Taylor, New Marshfield. Fannie Starling, Amesville. Mrs Glen Snyder, Athens. Marilyn Mitchell, Albany Ackley, Athens. Mrs Robi Lance, Athens, and son. Mrs Donald Parsons, Stewart, and son. Allison Jones, Glouster. Bill Hoffee, Dayton. Charles Bobo, Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Ahle
Glouster
Katie Hughes
Athens
John Taylor
New Marshfield
Fannie Starling
Amesville
Glen Snyder
Marilyn Mitchell
Albany
Pearl E. Ackley
Robi Lance
Donald Parsons
Stewart, and Son
Allison Jones
Bill Hoffee
Dayton
Charles Bobo
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Union
S. Congress
Peter B. Seel
W. P. Mickle
Oscar Fulton
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Poston Road
Mercury
Mechaniisburg
George Bateman
Ora Mae Kesterson
Connett
Erle Cocke
Cleveland
Devonville
Charles Dixon
Hollister
Lucien Dixon
James E. Romine
Pennsboro
Bateman
West Union Street Cemetery Association
Fairgrounds
Athens High School
State Health Board
McGuffey
Harold McBride
Rockford
Harry Foster
E. A. Davis
Lancaster
Berry Hotel
David E. Reese
Yton
Nancy
Neal
W. Union St
Kiwanis Club
FBI
Trimble Township
Burr Oak
4-H Club
State
M. D. Hughes
Arma Hospital
E. L. Koehler
Carthage-Troy
Hocking Valley Television Cable
Peach Ridge
Butler Brothers
Zenner
Butler Bros
Clyde Smith
City Freman
March OF Dimes
Frederic Emory Webster
Abenezer Webster
Cinthia Maria Webster
T.V
Tele-King Television
Cussins & Fearn
Court Athens
Vie Trai
N. Court St. Athens
RE. F
Ma McCammon
Mgr
W. 2Nd St
Pomeroy
H. EF
Bickert
Mer
Nelsonville
Geo
Appleman
Mei
Rotary Talk
Quick's
George Tedrow
Guynville
J. M. Hall
Alexander Township
Lee Glass
Sharpsburg
Charlies Gifford
Culligan
Water Service
Maetis
Culligan Soft Water Service
Culligan Soft
Athens Ice & Storage Co
E. State St. el
Cilbert Shannon's
Firestone Dealer Store
Athens, Ohio
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