County Budget Plan Mixed With Crime Case Notes
Athens County commissioners plan a budget work session for 1949 while three men face grand jury charges in mayor's court for break in and enter and possession. Arthur McKibben pleaded guilty to related counts. two others plead not guilty and await bond review. The piece details county welfare, Child Welfare Board changes, and ongoing hospital and home inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Arthur McKibben
Rolland McKibben
New Marshfield
Willard H. Hart
Factory St
C. A. Daugherty
Arden
W. P. Mickle
Joseph B. Grogan
McKibben
McBride
Risley
Mickle
Morris
Dickens
Athens County
Chauncey
Fred C. Shafer
Charles E. Bolin
W. H. Wakefield
OU Extension Organization Is Arranged
The Organization of Ohio University extension classes for the second semester will begin Monday January 17. J Floyd Dixon announces meetings at Mc Connellville high school Monday January 17 and Logan Tuesday January 18 at 7 p m. Enrollment options include 3 or 2 semester hour courses with weekly meetings. Courses may count toward diploma degree certification and salary requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Extension
J. Floyd Dixon
University Extension Service
McConnellville
Logan
Police Report Shows Fewer Arrests in 1948 in Athens
Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan releases annual Athens report showing 1948 arrests totaled 465, down from 1947 and after a peak of 791 in 1946. Intoxication led with 274 affidavits, traffic and personal injury cases shifted, 69 injured, including 41 from a Dec 24 train wreck near the station, with 7 juvenile prosecutions and various other offenses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Joseph B. Grogan
Five Keys to Reserve Commission Outlined by GI Board
Army personnel officers outline five categories for Reserve commissions to expand the force. The program aids World War II veterans and new graduates, offering paths for extended active duty and Regular Army commissions on a competitive basis. Immediate duty follows officers' training for their branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Army
Department of the Army
Five tips to reinstate VA life insurance for veterans
The Veterans Administration outlined five steps for reinstating lapsed National Service Life Insurance. These include reinstating before three months lapse if possible, answering all questions, dating the application, mailing within five days, and sending two monthly premium payments with the form. Also noted Pvt. William L. Withers returns to the United States for reassignment after overseas duty in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Pvt
William L. Withers
Athens
Philippines
United States
State Road Repair Listed
Approximately 36 miles of state highways were resurfaced with limestone in December, announced Highway Maintenance Supt. Harry Richards. Routes 329 Stewart to Utley six miles, 278 Nelsonville to Hocking County line two miles, 690 Canaanville to Route 50A near Amesville four and a half miles, 144 Stewart to Frost six miles, 680 junction with Route 356 to Meigs County line nine miles, 691 Kimberly to State Route 56 about ten miles. Clear winter weather allowed more road work this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Richards
Stewart
Utley
Nelsonville
Hocking County
Canaanville
Amesville
Frost
Meigs County
Kimberly
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Brief Additions
Newborn son for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Douglas of Athens Route 2. Admitted Frank Reed of Coolville for major surgery. Mrs. Herbert Bumpass of Athens and Ferdinand Bishop of Athens require minor procedures. Dismissals include Mrs. Rachel Smith of Athens Route 3 and Mrs. Jean Thomas with son from Nelsonville. Prof. D. R. Clippinger of Athens also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Douglas
Athens
Frank Reed
Coolville
Herbert Bumpass
Ferdinand Bishop
Jessie McClain
Rachel Smith
Jean Thomas
Nelsonville
Marian Webb
D. R. Clippinger
Divorce Granted in Athens Court over Gross Neglect
Judge Oliver F. Rowland in Common Pleas Court awards divorce to Leonard H. McManaway from Ber Nice L. McManaway on charges of gross neglect of duty. Temporary custody of their daughter goes to the plaintiff at the paternal grandmother’s home, with permanent custody reserved for future court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard H. MccManaway
Bernice L. McManaway
Oliver F. Rowland
Common Pleas Court
Weather Report Describes Cold Rain and Low Temps
Monday night rain and cold persisted with a 10 am temperature of 36 degrees. The high of 50 yesterday and the Hocking River dropping to five feet this morning followed .09 inches of rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. France
Masons to Meet in New Marshfield Lodge Session
Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM will convene Thursday at 7 30 p m with visitors welcome according to J O Cottle master Masons schedule meeting in New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Constitution Lodge 426
F&am
J. O. Cottle
OU Professor Completes Survey on Stuttering Causes
Ohio University expert CG LaFollette reports fathers of stuttering children show less tolerance for defects and poorer mental health, while mothers display greater tolerance and better adjustment. The study surveyed 85 children aged 5 to 18 in 25 states and Canada, with data drawn from families across economic and educational backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Turton
A. CG. LaFollette
Ohio University
LaFollette
Canada
Ohio
United States
American Speech and Hearing Association
la Follette
LaFoliette
Body of Albany Man's Son En Route to U. S.
The body of Pfe. Wilbur S. Hager, son of Clayton Hager of Albany, is en route to the United States. He enlisted at Charleston West Virginia in December 1940 and was killed in action on Leyte in the Philippines December 20, 1944. Interment will be in Hager Cemetery at Six Mile Chapel near Ramage in Boone County West Virginia, conducted by Rev. Roy R. Hager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Wilbur S. Hager
Clayton Hager
Albany
United States
Pfe. Hager
Charleston
W. Va
Leyte
Philippine Islands
Hager
Six Mile Chapel
Ramage
Boone County
Roy R. Hager
Relative of Shade Woman Dies in Iowa
Funeral services will be held in Des Moines Iowa for D C Mohler who died there Sunday He was brother in law of Mrs Eva Mohler Shade Route 1 Mr and Mrs J W Weatherby Pomeroy daughter and son in law of Mrs Mohler have gone to Iowa to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
D. C. Mohler
Eva Mohler
J. W. Weatherby
Pomeroy
Mohler
Mayor fixes $10 fine for intoxication in Albany man
Mayor W. P. Mickle set a $10 fine plus costs Tuesday for Raymond Willison 41 of Albany Route 2 after a guilty plea to intoxication. He was confined to the city jail for non payment of the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Mickle
Raymond Willison
Albany
Willison
Jaynes Furniture Co Incorporation Listed in Columbus
An Associated Press listing shows Jaynes Furniture Co registered in Columbus with 500 shares no par common. Named investors are Charles A. Jaynes Nellie M. Jaynes and Samuel B. Erskine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Jaynes Furniture Co
Charles A. Jaynes
Nellie M. Jaynes
Samuel B. Erskine
Two Crashes Reported In Athens City
Athens police investigated two minor crashes. At State and Avon Street John C. Taylor 26 Granville Avenue slowed to turn, was rear ended by Earl H. Butts 65 of Route 4 Athens. On Clark Street Elmer F. Tittle 377 West State Street was struck by Francis Conrath from Ohio Avenue causing minor rear fender damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
E. State
Avon St
Clark St
John C. Taylor
Granville Ave
State
Earl H. Butts
Butts
Taylor
Elmer F. Tittle
State St
Francis Conrath
Ohio Ave
Conrath
Tittie
Athens County Land Transfers
A series of property transfers listed for Athens County including transfers in Athens Township Trimble Township and Nelsonville. Notable deeds include Katherine D. Beckler to Audrey Bumgardner lot 1442 Athens and Elia Frum to Wilbur Conkey lease lots 37 and 38 section 7 town 9 range 14 Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine D. Beckler
Audrey Bumgardner
Athens
Elizabeth B. Frank
Charles Seipel
Alexander Township
George Sanborne
John H. Fox
Sanford W. Gheen
Trimble
Albert Hawk
Orville Martin
Lodi
Frank Langel
the River
Edward F. Selis
Messenger Publishing Co
Watt McDonald
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Ralph G. Schultz
Et Ux
Dora Michaels
Floyd J. Barker
Frank B. Betts, Jr
Robert L. Shafer
Nelsonville
Ralph A. Dalton
Ralph L. Dalton
Weather May Become Forecast Season In Advance
Physicist Joseph Kaplan of UCLA outlined how upper atmosphere research aids long range weather forecasts and military planning. He noted radar origins from early radio experiments and urged quick translation of discoveries for air force use while stressing public understanding of research funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Kiwanis
Joseph Kaplan
University of California At
Los Angeles
Army Air Force
USAF
Zurich
Oslo
Kapias
Institute Geophysics
Pene
forma-Los Angeles
Sigma Xi
Kaplan
Buckeye Employers Reach New High Under Ohio Law
A news release to Athens Bureau chief H H Sands shows 72 430 employers were subject to the Ohio unemployment compensation law at year end 1948 up more than 4 000 from the previous year. Subject employers must have three or more workers with certain exemptions for government religious scientific charitable farming railroading and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Sands
Athens Bureau of
Frank J. Collopy
Collopy
Judgment in Suit Awarded Against Miller Produce Co
The Russell Grain Co of Hilliards was awarded 101.78 in Common Pleas Court for merchandise sold to W A Miller of Miller Produce Co. The grain firm was also made a defendant in an 11000 mortgage foreclosure action by Athens County Savings and Loan Co. They sought sale of Miller's property to settle their lien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Miller
Miller Produce Co
Russell Grain Co
Hilliards
Common Pleas
Miller
Grain Company
Athens County Savings and Loan Co
Divorce Suit Dismissed by Judge in Common Pleas
Frances Craig Smart versus Joseph Clinton Smart ends with dismissal by Judge Oliver F. Rowland in Common Pleas Court. The petition alleged extreme cruelty. the couple married in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Craig Smart
Joseph Clinton Smart
Common Fleas
Oliver F. Rowland
Upper Atmosphere Is Topic at OU Meeting
Officials at the university discuss atmospheric science topics and related developments. The meeting highlights ongoing research and future plans in high altitude studies.
Journalism Quarters Near Completion at Ohio University
Ohio University journalism department nears move into refurbished Ewing Hall basement marking 25 years of training. Headed by Prof. George Starr Lasher, the new quarters include a telephone system library visual instruction room photo-engraving lab darkroom and a modern typography lab for 24 students with full newspaper production capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
School of Journalism
Ewing Hall
Elite
George Starr Lasher
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White House
Marvel
Ann Page
Jor Jane Parker
Meat Dept
Florida
Idaho
Gibson
Athens Pharmacy
Court St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mercury
Mark
U. S. Supreme Court
AFL
U. S
Janes
el Res
Athens Ice & Storage Co
BUC
Ess-Dee Tobacco CO
Shafer
Nelsonville, Ohio
Lumbag
R. E. McCammon
Berry Hotel
Frere | Savings & Loan CO
Ta Cor
Ohio Valley Exterminator Company
H. A. Locke
MGR
Carpenter Hardware CO
Meigs Co
BUD
Juhling Middleport
MES
American Business Men's Research Foundation
Chicago
Social Betterment Foundation
Southeastern Ohio
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