Bloodmobile visit hampered by cold weather and snow
Cold weather and snow limited a Red Cross bloodmobile event at First Presbyterian Church. Scores registered in advance, but only 86 donors were checked, yielding 77 pints of blood toward a 150 pint goal. Athens residents Jack Clark and others joined the Three-Gallon and Gallon Clubs with their donations. Volunteer workers listed include registrars nurses doctors and canteen staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
First Presbyterian Church
Jesse Day
Athens
Jack Clark
James E. Jeffers
Shade
Jack Gilbert
Darrel Arnold
Two Injured In County Auto Crashes
Two people sustained minor injuries in Athens County traffic crashes investigated by the State Highway Patrol on Thursday. William Whitlatch, 46, of Athens Route 1, suffered a sprained neck after rear impact while turning into a private driveway off Route 50 west of Athens. Damon Bentley, 34, of Millfield Route 1, was cited for failure to stop within the assured clear distance. Sharon Edwards, 20, of Kenton, received a forehead laceration after losing control on Route 33 south of Nelsonville, hitting a bridge and guardrail. she was cited for conditional speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whitlatch
Athens
Damon Bentley
Millfield
Whitlatch
Bentley
Sharon Edwards
Kenton
Nelsonville
DAY MEETS TONIGHT CONRATH BEAN CHAPTER
Disabled Veterans group will meet at 8 p m Friday according to Albert Peyton commander of the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrath - Bean
Disabled Veterans
Albert Peyton
Gasco Reports Rate Reduction Across Ohio Markets
Ohio Fuel Gas Co announces a one cent per thousand cubic feet cut for Athens residents starting March 1 and similar reductions in 121 other Ohio communities and 260 large industrial users under fuel cost clauses. Refunds exceeding $5 million from pipeline suppliers lower Ohio Fuel’s gas costs as it passes changes to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Ohio
Ohio Fuel
Police End School Work in Athens refresher session
Athens police wrapped up the fourth and final refresher course with 39 officers. M. J. Koleski deputy warden of the Ohio State Penitentiary spoke on penology and showed a life at the prison film. Dr. Charles Patton outlined coroner duties and death investigation steps. A firearms safety film closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
M. J. Koleski
Ohio State Penitentiary
Kalaski
Ohio
Koleski
Charles Patton
Glouster
Athens County
Ted Dean
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Divorce Petition Seeks Custody in Common Pleas
Lois Raythern Greenwald of Nelsonville Route 2 files for divorce from William James Greenwald of Columbus. The couple wed in May 1957 at Richmond Indiana and petition custody of two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Lois Raythern Greenwald
Nelsonville
William James’ Greenwald
Columbus
Richmond
Ind
Snow Blamed For Three City Crashes
An Athens woman sustained a minor injury in one of three weather linked crashes as cars skidded on slick streets. Anita Bell, 19, was treated after a collision at Dorna Trailer Court. Other accidents on Morris and May Aves and at E State St and Shannon Ave caused no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fire Department
Anita Bell
Dorna Trailer Court
Columbus Rd
Arthur Allen Brokaw
Basil Minerd
Amesville
George Rutkoskie
Morris and
May Aves
E. State St
Shannon Ave
Roger Patterson Hall
S. Shannon Ave
James Paul Smith
Parkersburg
Ex Barber Thomas Lookenotte 73 to Be Buried at Arlington
Funeral services will be held Monday at Arlington National Cemetery for Thomas Lookenotte 73 a West Virginia veteran's hospital death. A former Athens resident he once ran a Court Street barber shop. Survivors include sisters Mary HOlderman Glouster Anna Rennen Cuyahoga Falls Edith Shubert Avon Lake and three brothers Frank John Joseph Lookenotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Va
Thomas Lookenotte
West Virginia Veteran's Hospital
Athens
Court St
Lookenotte
Mary Holderman
Glouster
Anna Rennen
Cuyahoga Falls
Edith Shubert
Avon Lake
Ohio
Frank Lookenotte
John
Joseph
Birth and hospital admissions list for Athens area
A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hart of Athens Route 5, a daughter. The notes show admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital including Mark Donahoe Athens Myrna Llewellyn New Marshfield Stephen Smith Trimble Mrs James Donahoe Athens Mrs Marvin E Bell Athens Delmar Tapp Athens Robert Mathewson Athens and Mrs Arthur Smith Athens Route 1. Dismissals include Mrs Allen Conrad Athens and son Andrew Safigan Athens James E Wade Millfield Mrs Lee Conkey Albany Charles Keeton Carpenter and Mrs Frank Nye Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Donahoe
Athens
Myrna Llewellyn
New Marshfield
Stephen Smith
Trimble
James Donahoe
Marvin E. Bell
Delmar Tapp
Robert Mathewson
Arthur Smith
Allen Conrad
Andrew Safigan
James E. Wade
Millfield
Lee Conkey
Albany
Charles Keeton
Frank Nye
Salvation Army Aids Homeless Athens County Families
The Salvation Army collects household goods for two Athens County families made homeless by fires this week. Lt. Robert Wratten invites contributions and pickups. Needed items include cooking stoves dishes pans silverware beds bedclothing and personal garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Athens County
Robert Wratten
Corps
Marriage Licenses Keisch and Brague in Athens
Ralph E. Kleisch 31 graduate student and Marian Lee Brague 24 graduate assistant of Athens were issued a marriage license. Lee R. Fowler 21 Athens disc jockey and Judith Carsey 16 Athens student also received a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Kleisch
Athens
Marian Lee Brague
Lee R. Fowler
Judith Carsey
Weather Hard on Birds in Athens Plea to Feed
Snow flurries persisted in Athens as sub freezing temperatures lingered. U S Observer C L Colmer reported an 11 degree morning low and only a four degree rise by 11 a m. Thursday reached 20 with minimal snow depth. He urged residents to feed the birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
U. S
C. L. Colmer
Colmer
OU appoints new chairmen for accounting and finance
Ohio University names W H Reininga and William H Fichthorn as chairmen of the accounting and finance departments under the university rotation policy. Reininga succeeds Ralph F Beckert in accounting. Fichthorn succeeds Homer V Cherrington in finance. Both appointments take effect Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
W. H. Reininga
William H. Fichthorn
Reininga
Ralph F. Beckert
Fichthorn
Homer V. Cherrington
College of Commerce
Nigeria
Ohio U
Indiana University
Evansville College
Evansville
Ind
Harvard Business School
Ralph E. Badger Associates
Detroit
Standard Research Consultants
New York
Fines Levied Against Two Drivers in Municipal Court
Two drivers pleaded guilty to State Highway Patrol charges in Municipal Court. Herman Wilson Kittle, 18, New Marshfield, fined 20 dollars and costs for unsafe operation. Max Auflick, 28, Baltimore, Md, fined 50 dollars and costs for displaying license plates of another vehicle, with 35 dollars suspended on a 30 day probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Herman Wilson Kittle
New Marshfield
Max Auflick
Baltimore
Three Drivers Forfeit Court Bonds In Municipal Court
Three drivers forfeited bonds Friday in Municipal Court for failure to appear on citations. Richard Winglewick, 26, Athens, $9 bond for illegal muffler. James Trout, 19, Athens Route 3, $13 bond for conditional speed. Lena B. Easley, 56, Portsmouth, $31 bond for improper passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Winglewick
Athens
James Trout
Lena B. Easley
Portsmouth
Grants probation in station theft case
Leon Henson 22 of Athens Route 3 was placed on five years probation after pleading guilty to theft of 761 dollars from Buck Auto Supply Co. He must repay 761.85 dollars with 6 percent interest within six months and report monthly to the prosecutor. Henson had been named in two secret indictments for embezzlement and theft. He lives in Albany and was represented by Samuel B. Erskine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Henson
Athens
Common Pleas
Francis D. White
Henson
Buck Auto Supply Co
Homer B. Gall, Jr
Albany
Samuel B. Erskine
55 New Cooperators In Soil Conservation Unit
The Athens Soil Conservation Service reports 55 new cooperators in 1960 and 56 new conservation farm plans. Acres treated include 1095 in conservation cropping, 365 cover crops, 220 contour stripping, 159 hayland planting, 83 pasture planting, 3 contoured orchards, 62 tree planting, 228 woodland improvement, and 1355 wood land protection. Accomplishments include a film, county fair day show, 4-H camp sponsorships, air tour co-sponsorship, Rural Life Sunday blanks, radio panel discussions, and meetings with agencies and clubs. A 1961 budget was proposed to county commissioners for secretarial help and ongoing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Soil Conservation Service
Athens County
Ohio Conservation Camp
Ohio University Air Port
McArthur
Margaret Creek Watershed Association
Dan Stright
Lee Enlow
Ex Wagon Maker Dies in Athens Hospital
ALBANY Lee Conkey, 9 percent, died Thursday in an Athens hospital. He was a wagon carpenter for many years. His wife Mary Lewellyn Conkey survives. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Bigony funeral home with burial at New Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Lee Conkey
Athens
Conkey
Mary Lewellyn Conkey
Bigony Funeral Home
New Marshfield
Judge Will Be Honored At Athens County Dinner
The Athens County Bar Association will honor Judge Francis D. White at a testimonial dinner this evening at the Sportsman Grill. Former governor C. William O’Neill will be the feature speaker, and association spokesman Att. R. W. Fine sterwald will present remarks. Judge White retires February 9 after more than a decade on the common pleas bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Bar Association
Francis D. White
Sportsman Grill
Association
Joseph B. Vanity
C. William O'Neill
Ohio Supreme Court
R. W. Finsterwald
White
Common Pleas Court
Nriate Court
Hairless newborn rabbit shocks Athens crowd
The Athens Messenger reports a hairless newborn rabbit with closed eyes, observed during the Friday of January 27, 1961 week or more, sparking local curiosity and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Diles
Charles Richardson
James V. Rice
R. C. Hopkins
Herbert Cox
Ruth Gehres
Helen Ward
George F. Kennedy
Bernard Black
Thomas Richards
A. A. Baldwin
Michael Hilko
Gary C. Gould
Lori Marinacci
Blaine R. Golds
Frank Dilley
Earl Mathews
F. C. Schilling
E. H. Phillips
E. State—Pt. LY
Martin
Middleport
Travelers
Neurecene Airrane Earl F. Mathews, Inc
And
C. M. Gill & Company
Earl Hooper
C. M. Gill
General Insurance
Floor
Security Bank Bldg
Hater
THE
Hartford 15
Connecticut
GASCO
Robert Hart
Your Garden and Nursery Center
Kentucky
Sunnyvale Garden & Nursery Center
Chauncey Road
Stee
Orangeburg
Rowland’s
Euclid Dr
Mac’s Thrifty
W. State St
G A
Second Ave
Gallipolis
Vene
Buckeye
N. Court St
Tel
ALL Redmen, Pocohontas
Washington St. Athens, Ohio
M&m Cleaners
North Court
Athens, Ohio
Royal Blue Market
Luckoff
White Sale Terry Kitchen
Seales
Sealy
Merican Stan
Geed Housekeeping Institute
Jaynes Furniture
E. State Street
Airport
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!