July Traffic Checks Aim To Curb Fatal Highway Toll
National safety officials predict 275 U S deaths during the July Fourth holiday. Ohio State Police, Athens and county authorities conduct extensive checks on Route 682 and area streets as part of Police Traffic Safety Check Month. Warnings issued for mechanical defects as officials tout driver responsibility and car safety. Grand jury probes into three June Athens County fatalities proceed, with manslaughter charges pending for two cases.
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National Safety Council
Ohio Chiefs of Police Association
J. B. Grogan
Athens
Meigs
Hocking
Plains
Grogan
Thomas J. Herbert
Franz Woodworth
Grand Jury
Athens County
James Rogaski
Guysville
Rogaski
State Highway Patrol
Paul Leo Mulligan
Route
Robert McDaniel
Buchtel
Frank “Bud” Hoffman
Orbiston
Robert Arnold
George Bateman
Hoffman
Grand
Warner's Compound Diuretic Ad Claims Kidney Relief
Sleep deprivation linked to kidney function with diuretic aid. Warners Remedies promotes Warner's Compound as dependable relief for kidney poisons and related pain backache and fatigue. 75 cents for 40 tablets or 60 tablets postpaid with information pamphlet What You Should Know About Your Kidneys from Warren Pennsylvania.
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Warner
Warner's
Warren
Lions Club Observes Soil Practices Trip to Coshocton Station
The Lions Club will tour the Coshocton experiment station on July 24 to study soil conservation. George Barker announced at the Berry Hotel meeting, arranged by Athens Soil Conservation District. They will observe water sheds and weighing methods, soil preparation for corn, plowing and seeding grass. H E Newcomb sang and Mrs. Dwight Robinson accompanied on piano. Newcomb, a radio performer and former New Regal principal, is pursuing a master’s at Ohio University. Dale Orcutt of Athens attended as a local guest.
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Lions Club
Coshocton
George Barker
Berry Hotel
Athens
H. E. Newcomb
Dublin
Mandalay
Dwight Robinson
Newcomb
New Regal School
Ohio University
Dale Orcutt
Civil Service Seeks Occupational Therapists For VA Hospitals
The U S Civil Service Commission announced an examination to fill occupational therapist positions at VA hospitals and regional offices nationwide with salaries from 2644 to 4902 a year. Applicants must graduate from approved schools of occupational therapy and no written exam will be given. Obtain forms from W H Oldfield at the Athens Post Office.
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United States
U. S. Civil Service Commission
W. H. Oldfield
Commission
Athens Post Office
J. H. Gross Retires After 49 Years With Railways
John H. Gross, 59 Morris Ave, railroad freight agent, retires after 49 years with the Hocking Valley Chesapeake and Ohio and the New York Central Railways. Thirty four years of service were in Athens. No retirement plans or successor yet announced.
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John H. Gross
Morris Ave
Hocking Valley
Chesapeake and Ohio
New York Central Railways
Mr. Gross
Athens
Metallurgist Jobs Announced by U S Civil Service
Examinations for filling metallurgist positions in Washington D C Maryland and Virginia were announced today by the US Civil Service Commission Salaries range from 3397 to 5905 a year Applicants must have technical education or experience or a combination plus professional metallurgy experience Details and applications may be obtained from the commission's local secretary at the Athens Post Office W H Oldfield.
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Washington
D. C
Maryland
Virginia
US Civil Service Commission
Commission
Athens
W. H. Oldfield
Herbert Welcomes 6000 at Ohio VFW Encampment
Gov. Thomas J. Herbert opened the 27th annual En campment in Columbus addressing about six thousand delegates from the Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Columbus
Thomas J. Herbert
Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars
Housing Expediter Office to Close July 25 in Columbus
John A Moran Columbus housing expediter said non residential building restrictions will be abandoned July 25 ending local assistance for veterans families and others in need. Only rent and construction compliance will continue while private builders take lead amid rising costs and material shortages.
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Columbus
John A. Moran
Central
Ohio
Moran
Mayor Reports Half-Year Fines Decline in 1947
Mayor Franz J. Woodworth reports the city collected $8,629.01 in fines and costs in the first half of 1947, down $1,015 from the same period last year. June receipts were $1,324.30, below May’s $2,039.20, with April and March higher, the mayor cites as due to decreased business activity and liquor sales.
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Franz J. Woodworth
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits and Dismissals
Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs. Robert Blackmore and Ray Blackmore of Athens for minor surgery and Fred Young of Long Bottom for major surgery. Also admitted are Mrs. Lloyd Graham of Athens and Mrs. Clarence Bricker of Athens. Dismissals include Mrs. R. W. Whitmore and son of Athens and Mrs. Frank Steinmeyer of Columbus and Raymond Randolph of Flora.
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Robert Blackmore
Athens
Ray Blackmore
Fred Young
Long Bottom
Lloyd Graham
R. W. Whitmore and Son
Clarence Bricker
Frank Steinmeyer
Columbus
Raymond Randolph
Flora
Former Athens Resident Alva Jones Dies in Johnston City
Mrs. Alva Jones, formerly of Athens, died Monday morning at her Johnston City home. Funeral burial was planned for Johnston City today, with word reaching Mrs. Mabel Armbruster in Athens.
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Alva Jones
Athens
Johnston City
Ill
Mabel Armbruster
First St
Divorce Granted by Athens Common Pleas Court
Lena Sweeney is granted a divorce from Murray S. Sweeney by the Common Pleas Court. She cited wilful absence for over three years and gross neglect of duty. The couple married in 1913.
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Lena Sweeney
Common Pleas Court
Murray S. Sweeney
Naval Hero Event Slated For 200th John Paul Jones Birthday
Washington notes 13 men named John Paul Jones now on active duty to mark the 200th anniversary of the Revolutionary War hero born July 6 1747. Ceremonies include dress-ship events aboard ships and at shore stations Sunny. Only one officer Lt Comdr John Paul Jones of the Atlantic Reserve Fleet staff New London Conn is a Jones. His father James A Jones resides 271 FE State St a highway department engineer.
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John Paul Joneses
John Paul Jones
Atlantic Reserve Fleet Staff
New London
Conn
Athens
Ohio
Comdr. Jones
James A. Jones
State St
State Highway Dept
Pipe Lines To Supply Needs Of Motorists
Six oil companies report no gas rationing planned for Ohio while a Sinclair announcement notes an extensive pipeline network in the state approaching patcrom. Ohio consumes over a billion gallons yearly, surpassed only by California Illinois New York and Texas, needing nearly 500000 gallons daily.
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Ohio
Patcrom
Sinclair Refining
United States
California
Illinois
New York
Texas
Robinson Is Released From County Jail
C. J. Robinson was freed after Judge O F Rowland suspended his 60 day term for operating a slot machine. He was fined 200 dollars and placed under a 500 dollar bond after pleading guilty. The judge noted his uncooperative attitude in contrast to John Sewell of Albany who also pleaded guilty.
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C. J. Robinson
O. F. Rowland
Athens
John Sewell
Albany
Rowland
Robinson
Bed Covers Hunted as Mercury Drops to 49
Athens residents hunted for extra bed covers as the temperature fell to 49 degrees after a 33 degree drop from a high of 82. Weather observer Mrs. C N France reported the day’s high, and by 9 45 a m the temperature stood at 72 with a cool breeze continuing. The Hocking River level eased from 3 48 feet yesterday to 3 27 feet today.
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Athens
C. N. France
Hocking
Homecoming Planned at Pleasanton Methodist Church
Pleasanton Methodist Church schedules annual homecoming with morning Sunday school and church, a noon basket dinner, and additional afternoon services announced today.
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Pleasanton Methodist Church
Colorful Career of Colonel Cavance Ends with Army Retirement
Colonel Ray E. Cavance, long time commandant of the Ohio University ROTC Unit, begins 60 days of terminal leave ahead of retiring August 31 after 31 years of service. He served in World War I and II, earned the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star, and will move with his wife Florence to Southern California after retirement.
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United States Army
Ray E. Cavance
Ohio University
Army
Athens
Fort Benning
Georgia
Springfield
Denver
Colo
40Th
Cavanee
Florence Benning
Effingham
Ill
Little Rock
Ark
16Th Infantry
United States
136Th Infantry
New Guinea
East Indies
Philippines
Japan
Col. Cavanee
Wild Wife Picnic Hug Sequel to Temperate Outing
A local Wild Life League picnic turned into a tongue in cheek misprint as readers teased the Clarion editor about a headline that read Wild Wife Picnic Hug Success. The piece notes the event was mild with beer hot dogs cheese and cider and that a misprint sparked town chatter.
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Wild Life League
the Clarion
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