County Ends City Relief Fund Administration in Athens
County commissioners discontinue administration of city relief funds in Athens effective yesterday. A contract dispute with the city council prompted the move, with Mayor Mickle seeking joint plans but no agreement reached. Also, Brooks A. Russell awarded a coal supply contract for the Veteran's Housing on Lancaster Street at $7.25 per ton for two inch coal and $7.50 for stoker coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver White
County Welfare Department
White
William P. Mickle
Brooks A. Russell
Veteran’s Housing
Lancaster St
Jury Rules For Plaintiff In ICO Suit
A jury in common pleas court awarded Dan Adams benefits in an appeal against the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Adams claimed an August 22, 1944 coal mine accident near Athens caused his vision loss and sought state insurance fund compensation. The ICO had ruled vision loss not caused by the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Dan Adams
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Adams
Athens
Conservation Department Aims Outlined
Prof Dow of Ohio University explained the functions of the new Ohio Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at a Athens Rotary meeting. He noted efforts to accelerate the Athens forest and Strouds Run lake project and outlined the new divisions including wildlife forestry parks and geological survey. Jim Wells of Logan was named assistant to the director of the new board and Dean George Kabat joined the Athens Rotary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department of Conservation of Natural Resources
Dc. L. Dow
Ohio University
Athens Rotarians
Professor Dow
Athens
Strouds Run
Ohio
Dow
Natural Resources Division
Geological Survey
Jim Wells
Logan
Natural Resources Board
George Kabat
Ohio University College Education
Athens Rotary Club
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
The notice lists births for Mr and Mrs Thomas G Dowell of Athens a son and Mr and Mrs Joseph Shuts of Corning Route 1 a son. It also records admissions including Mrs Lola Young Athens Route 5 major surgery Conrad Bentz Coolville Route 2 surgery Mrs Anna Swartz Athens Route 4 surgery Pat McGlaughlin Glouster minor surgery Mrs Eidth Grim Athens Route 5 medical Otto Carson Athens Route 3 medical. Dismissals include Icel Hollingshead Trimble Hase Campbell Shade Margaret Ames Stewart and Mrs Virginia Pierce Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Dowell
Athens
Joseph Shuts
Corning
Lola Young
Conrad D. Bentz
Coolville
Anna Swartz
Pat McGlaughlin
Glouster
Eidth Grim
Otto Carson
Icel Hollingshead
Trimble
Hase Campbell
Shade
Margaret Ames
Stewart
Virginia Pierce
Kiwanians Hear OU Polish Student
Ted Daniel eswki, an Ohio University student from Poland, spoke on democracy and his wartime Europe experiences at a Kiwanis meeting. Heywood B. Boles was initiated as a Kiwanian before the talk. Shrine Club gathers Thursday at Albany High School for a dinner hosted by the Albany Band Boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Danieleswki
Ohio U
Poland
Kiwanis
Europe
Heywood B. Boles
Raymond Lee
Athens County
Shrine Club
Albany High School
Albany Band
H. Hall Chapman
Day To Meet Conrath-Bean Chapter 37
Disabled American Veterans will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Armory. Comr C J Ailstock announced refreshments will be served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrath-Bean
C. J. Ailstock
Prayer Band to Meet at Elswick Home
Graham Chapel announces a prayer band gathering Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elswick with Mrs. Charles Hill as leader. The event invites members to join in prayer and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapel
Fred Elswick
Charles Hill
Veteran Athens restaurateur retires after 33 years at Ohio Restaurant
Patestides known as Pat, the longtime owner of 146 W. Union St in Athens sells his Ohio Restaurant to Jae Rogaski. After 33 years at the same site he retires due to illness and plans to enjoy the good years. Rogaski will operate the business with wife Mrs Rogaski. Patestides became a citizen in 1922 and remains active in civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Bush
Pat C. Patestides
Athens
Pat
Ohio
W. Union St
Jae Rogaski
Pat Parestides
Smyrna
Turkey
Greece
Mary
Thea
Red Cross
Knight Templar
Europe
Emory Rogaski
Chauncey
Emory
Beaumont Crossing
Rogaski
Pacific
Australia
Japan
Patestides
Union
Missing reverse gear leads to wreck on Kimberly Carbondale road
Frank H. Gabriel 74 of New Plymouth failed to find the reverse gear on his automatic car, colliding with Fred Heeter 22 of Ashville on a hill southwest of Nelsonville. State Patrol reports no injuries,Gabriel’s car suffered considerable damage, about 9 am Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Gabriel
New Plymouth
Fred Heeter
Ashville
Kimberly-Carbondale
Gabriel
Heeter
Nelsonville
Beast of Burden
Inhalator Aids Choking Infant in Home Rescue
Fire department inhalator squad responded Monday at 9 20 p m to 12 Ohio Ave the residence of Mr and Mrs Pete Sfikas to treat their 10 month old daughter. Firefighters used the inhalator to relieve the infant’s choking while a physician attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Sfikas
Ohio Ave
Youth Meet Attended by Athens Residents in Ohio Conference
Three Athens residents attended a regional Ohio Commission on Children and Youth meeting in Marietta to hear plans for the December 1950 White House Conference on children and youth. Athens County committee organizers meet tonight at 8 in the Athens High School Little Theater. the session is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio Commission On Children and Youth
Marietta
Victor Goedicke
W. W. Patton
W. J. McGarity
White House
Athens County
Athens High School
Speeding arraignment for Hughes in Coolville
Charles Hughes of Coolville aged 21 paid a $10 fine and costs after arraignment before Mayor W P Mickle on a speeding charge. He was one of four arrested on East State Street Friday night, though his arraignment was delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hughes
Coolville
W. P. Mickle
E. State St
Hughes
Former Athens County Resident Dies in Ashland Ky
John Scott 56 of Ashland Kentucky and former Athens County resident died last night in Ashland He was born in England and is survived by sister Mrs Mathew Dawson of Cleveland Funeral services set for Thursday in Ashland Ky with remaining arrangements incomplete
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Ashland
Athens County
Scott
England
Mathew Dawson
Cleveland
American Furniture Congress Session Set for Chicago
July 10 marks the next session of the American Furniture Congress in Chicago. R. E. Kunz of Athens Route 5 will attend as a member representing Jaynes Furniture Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
R. E. Kunz
Athens
Congress
Reprepga Ak
Jaynes Furniture
Parrett Endorsed for Election Board in Athens County
O. K. Parrett Athens attorney was endorsed Monday by the Athens County Republican Executive Committee for a seat on the county board of elections. The vote, 62 members present, sent the endorsement to the secretary of state. Ray Bobo led the session. Parrett, tied to R. W. Finsterwald, previously clerked on the board for about a year before leaving in 1941 for a state position. Walter B. King’s term expires March 1. King and rivals Emmett Kelley and J. E. Barker were defeated in the race for renewal. Salary is 69 dollars monthly. Other board members include C. E. Handley chair, John Call, and Mrs. Anna Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Parrett
Athens
Athens County
Republican Executive Committee
County Board of Elections
Common Pleas Court Room
Ray Bobo
Parret
R. W. Finsterwald
Elections Board
Walter B. King
Coolville
King
Emmett Kelley
Nelsonville
J. E. Barker
Barker
C. E. Handley
Glouster
John Call
Anna Evans
Military Rites Planned for Pfc William R Martin
Military services are set for Pfc William R Martin at Hebbardsville Wednesday afternoon. He died in action on Okinawa June 21 1945 after enlisting in December 1942 and serving in the Aleutians and South Pacific. He is survived by his parents Ray and Edith Ruston Martin of Dayton, a sister Martha Roser of Dayton, and five brothers. Graveside services at 2 pm in Hebbardsville Cemetery will be conducted by K T Crossen Post 21 American Legion. call at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home is welcome.
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Hebbardsville
William R. Martin
Okinawa
Half Moon Bay
Calif
Aleutians
South Pacific
Pfc
Harold V. Martin
Belgium
Ray
Edith Ruston Martin
Athens
Dayton
Martha Roser
David
Crossville
Tenn
Charles
Army
Honolulu
Alfred
Joe
Larry
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
Lions Hear About Gas Pipeline Through Athens County
O L Brooks of Tennessee Gas Transmission Co spoke to the Lions Club on a planned gas pipeline through Athens County. A film Gas goes to Market screened, and Dwight Robinson outlined Lionism history. New members Richard L. Cox and Elmer F. Jones were welcomed and a March of Dimes donation was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Brooks
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Lions Club
Athens County
Dwight Robinson
Robinson
Dallas
Texas
March of Dimes
Richard L. Cox
Elmer F. Jones
William Fitch
John McCleary
Fred Brown
Two Crashes Reported by City Police
City police reported minor damage in two accidents investigated Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. Betty Hayhurst of 186% N Lancaster St struck a double parked truck in front of the Berry Hotel on Monday. The truck driver was L V Murphy of 127 N Lancaster. Robert C Gent er of 31 Hudson Ave collided Tuesday morning with a truck driven by Delmer Hepperly of Van Wert Route 3 on W Union St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Hayhurst
Lancaster St
Berry Hotel
L. V. Murphy
N. Lancaster
Robert C. Genter
Hudson Ave
Delmer B. Hepperly
van Wert
W. Union St
Rain and Lightning Commission Rapid Hocking River Rise
A January rainfall of .85 inches accompanied lightning and thunder last night. Temperatures surged to 60 then cooled to 52. The Hocking River rose over three feet in 24 hours, reaching 7.7 feet this morning after a 4.4 foot reading yesterday. Rain continued at 10:30 a.m. with temps near 59. Utilities reported no storm damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
C. N. France
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Ray Shafer
Earl Shafer
Earl Lowery
Harold Parker
Mcmullen
Ann Page
Florida
Ohio Valley Exterminator CO
H. A. Locke
Megr
Carpenter Howe. Co
Culligan Soft Water Service
Athens Ice & Storage Co
River Ohio
Canaan
Nbwther
Washington County
Lord Dunmore
Alexander
New York
McGuffey
Hocking Valley
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Ipswitch
Rufus Putnam
Moses
Millfield
West Union Street
Athens, Ohio
ICO
Conservation Department
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Hyland Chapel
Pomeroy
Edward Life
Spencer Choir
Alva Shifflet
Pat Patestides
Restaurateur
Speeder
Columbia Pacrer
Ayad
MA Te Ring
Met
Robert Pann Warren
Broderick Crawf Om
John Ireland
Jhn
Derek - Mercedes
Ty Rosert
Roseen
VUE Ley Theatre
Parrett
Election Board
Martin
Dye's
Shannon Ave
Dean
Doan
Victor Mature
Azebeth
Tucille
Scott Ball
Sonny. Tufts
Edward G. Robinson
Gail Russell
R. E
Mac” McCammon
Mgr
Capital Finance Corp
W. Columbus St
George Appleman
Athena
Errol Flynn
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
Robert
Liberty
Newsweek
Karrs Bazaar
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