Grand Jury Slate for Thursday Sets Three Cases
The Athens Ohio grand jury reconvenes Thursday at 9 a.m. with three cases on the docket Prosecuting Attorney Gordon B Gray said indictments may name Robert Arnold manslaughter William Mack operating a motor vehicle without the owners consent and Leonard Hickman breaking and entering and larceny No gambling investigations planned according to Gray while Judge O F Rowland comments on gambling were not tied to jury action
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Gordon B. Gray
Robert Arnold
Athens
William Mack
Chauncey
Leonard Hickman
Nelsonville
Gray
O. F. Rowland
Rowland
Ohio
Athens County
June brings 29 marriage licenses in Athens county
In June, 29 couples filed for marriage licenses in Probate Court, the highest monthly total this year and second only to the record July 1946. Ages ranged low to mid 50s with 16-year-old brides and 19-year-old grooms among the applicants. Occupations varied from students to unemployed, with 23 distinct jobs listed. Final applicants included Frank Benervich and Frances Stancel. Russell Bush and Mary Daum. Everett Patterson and Dorotha Antle. James McCall and Meda Jenkins.
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Athens County
Pations
Frank Benervich
Millfield
Frances Stancel
Murray City
Russell Tennyson Bush
Cleveland
Mary Kathryn Daum
Athens
Everett Ray Patterson
Washington Court House
Dorotha Lee Antle
Trimble
James Harlan McCall
Meda Jenkins
County 4 H Picnic Slated For Tuesday
The Athens County 4 H picnic is set for July at the Athens County fairgrounds with a rain plan a building on the grounds. Events start at 10 a m with softball kick ball volley ball and other contests followed by a noon picnic dinner. An amateur program will begin at 1 p m with each club presenting a 3 to 5 minute act before a swim at Crystal Pool for picnickers.
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Athens County
Athens County Fairgrounds
Crystal Pool
Velma Nott Pleads Guilty to Driving While Intoxicated
Velma Nott, 38, of Stockport, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after leaving her escort at a Court Street restaurant. Frustrated by his delay she took the wheel, failed to navigate a turn onto President Street, and struck a sidewalk. Mayor Franz Woodworth set a $100 fine plus costs.
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Velma Nott
Velma
Court Street
Court
President Street
Franz Woodworth
Stockport
Field Mowing Advised By Ohio State Agronomist
D. R. Dodd of Ohio State University advises farmers to mow pastures to control weeds and briars. Mow in the early bloom period, with at least two mowings yearly in early July and mid-September to promote fresh green grass. A bulletin titled Permanent Pastures by Dodd is available at the County Agriculture Extension office in the Federal building.
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D. R. Dodd
Ohio State University
Dodd
County Agriculture Extension Office
Federal
Newark air races see local instructors place well
Ohio University Airport instructors entered four of six events in the Newark air races. Walter Gall won the bomb dropping contest while Gall and Ernest Kopecky placed second in earliest arrival. Vern Barrett finished second in spot landing and Kopecky was third in the closed course pylon race. Willard Cardwell also took part.
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Ohio University Airport
Newark
Walter Gall
Gall
Ernest Kopecky
Vern Barrett
Kopecky
Willard Cardwell
McGuffey Society Meeting Monday Evening
Mrs. L. C. Staats speaks at the McGuffey Society meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in the First Christian Church. L C Nye will display photographs of local interest and a musical program will be provided. The event is open to the public per President Chas E Miller.
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L. C. Staats
McGuffey Society
First Christian Church
L. C. Nye
Chas. E. Miller
Wiley fined for speeding on Route 33
Ralph E. Wiley aged 27 of Coshocton was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth after arrests on Route 33 by the State Highway Patrol for speeding.
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Ralph E. Wiley
Coshocton
Franz Woodworth
State Highway Patrol
Stores List Closing Hours For July Fourth
Athens retailers association says non grocery stores will close Thursday at noon and stay shut Friday July Fourth. Grocers stay open until normal hours Thursday. Banks courthouse city hall liquor store and state and federal offices will also close Friday. No local celebrations planned.
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Athens
OU Faculty Changes Listed
President John C. Baker of Ohio University announced the appointment of an acting instructor and a graduate assistant both effective Sept. 1 and the resignation of an associate professor. Helen Bensina Smith of Uhrichsville named acting instructor in English and Evelyn Wittner of Jackson Mississippi appointed graduate assistant in home economics. Dr William J Burke of chemistry resigned.
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John C. Baker
Ohio University Today
Helen Bensina Smith
Uhrichsville
Ohio University
Evelyn Wittner
Jackson
Miss
Asbury College
Wilmore
William J. Burke
Ohio U
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Mr and Mrs Willard E Guseman of Athens welcomed a son. Admitted were Mrs Max Smith of Dexter for major surgery and Mrs Nellie Notestine of Athens for medical care. Mrs Clarence Bricker of Athens observed. Discharged were Mrs Franklin H Calvin, Athens Lizzie Hackman Athens Mrs Melvin Dunfee Stewart Ronald Chapman Athens John Jackson Athens.
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Willard E. Guseman
Athens
Max Smith
Dexter
Nellie Notestine
Clarence Bricker
Franklin H. Calvin
Lizzie Hackman
Melvin Dunfee
Stewart
Ronald Chapman
John Jackson
July Opens With Moderate Weather
July arrives with mild conditions as the temperature peaks at 85 degrees on Tuesday afternoon and falls to 54 overnight. A cool breeze persists with 72 degrees at 9 15 a.m. and the Hocking River reads 3.48 feet, observed by Mrs C N France.
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Hocking
C. N. France
Dinner and Safety Talk at Athens Grange Meet
A potluck dinner will follow Thursday’s 8:30 p.m. Athens Grange meeting to honor members with birthdays in the first half of 1947. A safety talk by a State Highway Patrol member will be part of the program at the Grange Hall per secretary Mrs. C R Morrison.
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Athens Grange
State Highway Patrol
Grange Hall
C. R. Morrison
First Ripe Tomatoes Reported in Athens
W M Cooper 33 E Carpenter Sr reports Athens gardeners have the season’s first ripe tomatoes picked. Cooper says he gathered the fruit Wednesday morning from his garden and notes green beans are also ready for the table.
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Athens
W. M. Cooper
E. Carpenter Sr
Cooper
Ron Pole
Provisions of New Rent Law Explained in Ohio
Edward F. Wagner, Columbus rent office director, explains the Housing and Rent Act of 1947. Maximum rents stay the same. changes require written leases by December 30 1947 and must be filed with the rent office. Leases allow up to 15 percent increases if valid, with protections against evictions and specific local procedures. An advisory board will review decontrol and hardship cases, and Athens rent office will administer rent controls fairly.
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Truman
Edward F. Wagner
Columbus
Ohio
Worstell Bldg
Wagner
Athens Rent Office
Sole Beneficiary Anna Kane Named Executrix in Cordelia Kane Will
The Probate Court hears a filing making Anna Agnes Kane the sole beneficiary and executrix of Cordelia Kane of Jacksonville. The will was submitted recently for probate.
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Anna Agnes Kane
Cordelia Kane
Jacksonville
Athens Police To Buy Lie Detector
Athens Police Chief J B Grogan said a lie detector would not be purchased until September. Funds from the Police Man's Ball and a promised gift could allow a higher grade polygraph, with tradeoffs for waiting on a newer two extra reactions.
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Athens
J. B. Grogan
Grogan
Ohio University
County Roads Focused At Athens County Meeting
Athens County Commissioners discussed road improvements including 2000 tons of crusher run limestone for 3400 dollars. They will cover survey and right of way costs for County Road No 1 from Kimberly to State Route 56 with state funds aiding the project. A steel truck bed was ordered for 295 dollars. Harold J. Rose named delinquent tax collector. Bills totaling 5023.27 approved, 3116.11 for road maintenance.
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Athens County
G. P. Pincelli
Kimberly
State Department of Highways
Camden Truck Sales Co
Parkersburg
W. Va
Harold J. Rose
Rose
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Athens National Bank
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Athens, Ohio
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Speeder
Sheltering Arms Hospital
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the Bank OF Athens
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