Court Recesses In Damage Suit Over 1945 Fatal Crash
The $10,000 damage case brought by Clay D. Smith against Helen Hooper paused for lunch after a morning hearing on the death of Clarence E. Smith in the Oct. 20, 1945 Route 33 crash near Nelsonville. Hooper broke down on the stand as questions probed her actions and sobriety. The trial, begun over a year after filing, extended into its fourth day with multiple Smith relatives testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hooper
Clarence E. Smith
Clay D. Smith
Clarence Smith
Nelsonville
R. D. Williams
Athens
Robert Dyar
Bernard Cuckler
Dyar
Cuckler
Smith
OU Graduate and Goodyear Official Dies
J. Carl Flegal, World War I veteran and Ohio University commerce graduate of 1915, former head cost accountant at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Akron, died December 26, 1946 after a long illness. He served in World War II coordinating Goodyear with the Navy. He leaves a wife and family including two grandchildren and three sisters, all of whom attended Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carl Flegal
Ohio University School of Commerce
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Goodyear Company
Navy
Alice Flegal Prout
Bowling Green State University
Margaret Flegal Sawyer
Edna Flegal Hawn
Oneonta, Ala
Ohio University
Painters Union Elects Officers In Local 1573
The Brotherhood of Painters Decorators and Paperhangers Local 1573 AFL elected Howard France as president J O McCoy as vice president W E Dicken as recording secretary L W Oxley as finance secretary Virgil M Grandy as treasurer Elmer Dewey as warden Jess Dicken as trustee Howard Batten as trustee and J O McCoy as trustee The next meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers
AFL
Howard France
J. O. McCoy
W. E. Dicken
L. W. Oxley
Virgil M. Grandy
Elmer Dewey
Jess Dicken
Howard Batten
Athens Man Injured In Mine Accident
John Slonager of Athens was admitted yesterday to Sheltering Arms Hospital in fair condition after a piece of soapstone fell on his back at the Hocking Valley Mine. Doctors noted the extent of injuries was not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slonager
Athens
Sheltering Arms
Slonager
Hocking Valley
Divorce Granted After Gross Neglect of Duty
A divorce is granted to Ross E. Reed from Lucille H. Reed on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple married in Fitchburg Massachusetts on October 5 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross E. Reed
Lucille H. Reed
Marriage Licenses for Hartley Gaskin and Thompson Murphy
Paul W. Hartley and Evelyn Jean Gaskin obtained a marriage license in Athens with ages 23 and 17. Wesley R. Thompson and Helen Marie Murphy secured a license in Nelsonville with ages 23 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Hartley
Athens
Evelyn Jean Gaskin
Wesley R. Thompson
Nelsonville
Helen Marie Murphy
Prayer Band to Meet at John Q. Bobo Home
Graham Chapel prayer band will meet Thursday at the home of John Q. Bobo with the Rev. Roy Deeter as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapel
John Q. Bobo
Roy Deeter
East Side Stop Signs Installed Across Multiple Intersections
Safety Service Direct and George R. Evans report installation of East Side stop signs began under a city ordinance. A temporary sign shortage has slowed placement, with more signs on order to be erected soon at Elmwood Place Watts Street intersections, Sunnyside Drive, Lincoln Avenue, Maplewood Drive, Ohio Avenue, and Mill Street cross streets.
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Safety Service
George R. Evans
Home St. Sunnyside Drive
Watt St
Shannon Ave
Lincoln Ave
May Ave
Hudson Ave
Lorene Ave
Home St. Maplewood Drive
Cable St
West Junction
Ohio Ave
Mill St
East State St
Coolville Man C E Keller Dies at 80
Funeral services for C. E. Keller 80, who died Wednesday at his Coolville home, will be held Saturday at 10 30 a m at Coolville Methodist Church. Burial in Coolville Cemetery. Survived by his wife Mame Dodderer, one son Everett of Delaware, three daughters Bertha Norma Smith and Helen Hecker of Columbus, three brothers Leslie L Keller E M Keller and C F Keller, step mother Mrs Belle Keller and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
C. E. Keller
Coolville Methodist Church
W. C. Dennis
Keller
Athens County
Mame Dodderer
Everett
Delaware
Bertha Keller
Norma Smith
Helen Hecker
Columbus
Leslie L. Keller
Tuppers Plains
E. M. Keller
C. F. Keller
Athens
Belle Keller
Guernsey Breeders to Elect Officers This Thursday
The Athens County Guernsey Breeders Association will hold its annual officer election Thursday at 1 p m in the Athens Grange Hall. Attending are R L Holden of the American Guernsey Cattle Club and Floyd S Barlow of the Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Athens County Guernsey Breeders Association
Athens Grange Hall
R. L. Holden
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Floyd S. Barlow
Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association
Cecil Robinson
Athens
Walter B. Cunningham
Amesville
Heating Plant Whistle Returns to Normal at Ohio University
Ohio University restored the Heating Plant whistle to normal operation after workers cleaned lime impurities from the pipes. Engineer Laverne Lausche said the prior different sound prompted the check and the former steamboat whistle system was cleaned and reinstalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Laverne Lausche
River Rises Eight Feet After Rainfall
The Hocking River rose eight feet today after 0.44 inches of rain, reaching 13.43 feet from 5.17 feet. Flood stage is 17 feet, with Route 144 between Coolville and Stewart inundated and impassable. Lows cooled to 41 degrees after a high of 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
C. N. France
Coolville
Stewart
Rood Urges Athens Memory Beyond Living Here
John Rood, artist and sculptor and OU artist in residence, urged Rotary Club members to leave a lasting Athens monument. He cited local printing improvements as a key legacy. Dr. Wilfred J. Smith distributed questionnaires seeking views on universal military training and suggested two speakers to present both sides at an Athens meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
John Rood
Rotary Club
Rood
Ohio University
Wilfred J. Smith
Smith
Shelter Notes From Arm Hospital Report Births and Discharges
The report lists births for Chauncey, Wellston, Athens, and Corning with parents and newborns. It notes major surgeries for Bernard Chandler and Dora Mae White and medical cases like Opal Mae Hawk and A James. Discharges include multiple Athens residents and families from Glouster, Nelsonville, Carbondale, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Chandler
Athens
Flossie West
Albany
Dora Mae White
Opal Mae Hawk
A. James
John Stonager
Donald Lowery
Carbondale
William Davis
Nelsonville
Charles Kittle
Glouster
Carl Wilson
Robert Oberholzer
David Jaffe
Edith McKinstry
Carolyn McGee
W. H. Logan
Ward Miller
John Cunningham
Mae McGrath
John Clark
Athens County Crippled Children Society Elects Officers
Ralph L. Miller of Athens was elected president at the annual meeting. New officers include Mrs. Oral Daugherty Nelsonville first vice president Carolyn Pico Gloucester second vice president Carol Beaty Athens treasurer Eleanor Minister Athens secretary. Easter Seal Sale set for March 6 to April 6 with co chairs Harper C. Pendry and Glen M. Hanes. County children compete for Michael J. Dowling award with $25 prizes for top four contestants advancing to state and national levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Miller
Athens
Athens County Society For Crippled Children
Oral Daugherty
Nelsonville
Carolyn Pico
Glouster
Carol Beaty Athens
Eleanor Minister
Harper C. Pendry
Ent
Athens City
Glen M. Hanes
Michael J. Dowling
Fall Is Fatal To Building Worker Here
Solomon Thompson 45 a former New Marshfield resident died Wednesday in Sheltering Arms Hospital from a headlong fall during work at the Nye Chevrolet Farm Service Building in Athens. He suffered a fractured skull and is survived by wife Clara four children and extended family. Funeral services are set for Saturday at Hoodlet funeral home with burial in New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Solomon Thompson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
John Davidson Contracting Co
Nye Chevrolet Farm Service
Athens
Thompson
Clara
Richard
Dale
Gloria
Janet
Richland Ave
Joseph Thompson
Preston
Groveport
Herbert to Speak At Forestry Meet in Columbus
I. I. Dickman district forester attends the 43rd annual Ohio Forestry Association meeting in Columbus on Thursday and Friday. The program aims to develop and conserve forest land and to reserve areas for recreation. Governor Thomas J Herbert will address the Friday luncheon. Dr G H Lasher of Rutland is the association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Forestry
I. I. Dickman
Ohio Forestry Association
Columbus
Thomas J. Herbert
G. H. Lasher
Rutland
Regular VFW post meeting announced by commander
Floyd Bolin Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars schedules a regular meeting for Friday at 7 30 p m Commander Gerald M Glover says refreshments will be served amid the session and announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bolin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Gerald M. Glover
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Noah Corn
Parl
Vale
Tire Co
Painters’ Union
Fawcett
Chesterhill
Ohio
Coolville - Stewart Road
Marion Schoonover
Chauncey
Allen Locke
Wellston
Victor Stanson
Gerald Carsey
Corning
Norwood Coffee
Hamburg
Bliss Coffee
van Dykes
BERRY
GAN
S. E. Ohio
Ens
Duncan Phyfe
FOX
Grand $ Rapids
Jaynes Furniture Store
South Court St
VFW
Zesta
Energy Building
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