Athens County Board Sees Change in Child Welfare Post
Donald Sheffield of Nelsonville resigned from the Athens County Child Welfare Board. Sol Rosenberg of Athens will replace him as president. The move comes amid multiple recent resignations as the board faces license renewal for the Children’s Home and possible construction of a new facility. The commissioners also reappointed Dr. T. H. Morgan and approved two subdivisions: Hartman Subdivision in Dover Township and Atkins Addition in Athens Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Rosenberg
Elmwood Drive
Athens
Sheffield
Nelsonville
Chillicothe
Welfare Board
Irvin Quick
rMs
Len B. McCune
B. F. Cutler
H. C. Dorman
T. H. Morgan
Doctor Morgan
Rosenberg
Hartman
Dover Township
Gilbert and Maude Hartman
H. O. Atkins
O. A. Atkins
Athens Township
Light Defects Dominate In Car Inspection
State Highway Patrol and Athens police report June safety checks found 1901 defects in 1363 of 3639 Athens County vehicles. Stop lights led with 401 defects, followed by faulty brakes 333 and tail lights 290. Athens City stats show 249 defects in 1241 inspected, led by burned out tail lights at 70 and stop lights at 54. Drivers with defects received warnings and may earn safety stickers after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Athens Police
Cpl
R. E. Henderson
Athens Post
State Patrol
Athens County
Henderson
Joseph B. Grogan
Athens
Real Estate Transfers Arrive From Area Transfers
A list of property transfers is reported across Athens Nelsonville Buchtel Glouster and surrounding townships. Multiple couples and estates swap real estate including lots in Athens Township Waterloo Township and Rome Township with buyers including Dowler Smeck Lyons and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Daugherty
R. V. Oakley
Eva Taylor
Buchtel
Mabel L. Mansfield
Oscar Dillinger
Rome Township
Carl Nessley
Dorothea G. Smeck
Athens Township
Elmer Tippie
William L. Tippie
Glouster
Harold D. McDowell
Elton D. Swart
Glouster Township
Robert J. Mingus
J. Edward Seaman
Nelsonville Coal and Land Co
Charles H. Gettle
Frances Kesterson
Nelsonville
New York Coal Co
Charles A. Dowler
Chauncey
Orville L. Lyons
Dover Township
Charles A. Cornwell
R. A. Morris
Walter S. Gamertsfelder
Mabel R. Beninghaus
Athens
Wade W. Burk
A. B. Wells
Nellie M. France
Freda M. Bolen
John P. Barrows
D. W. Sams
Thomas E. McCune
Hazel B. Bolton
Fred L. Sapp
Clifton Rice
Guy Graham
Waterloo Township
Robert E. McManus
Ross Wright
Lodi
William H. Bechtold
William C. Carr
Charles Sprague
Emma Sprague
Annulment Petition Filed By Father For Minor Groom
Kenneth Davis a minor through his father Chester Davis sues Jean Davis seeking annulment of their marriage. The couple wed June 17 1950 in Millfield and the defendant left seven days later after she spent his first paycheck on a wardrobe for herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Davis
Chester Davis
Jean Davis
Women of the Moose meet Thursday at Moose Home
Glouster chapter reports Women of the Moose gather Thursday at 8 p m in the Moose Home for their meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Women of the Moose
Moose
Glouster McClellands Hold Family Gathering
A Glouster home on Sunday hosted a reunion to honor Roger McClelland returning from Army furlough. Numerous relatives attended from across Ohio towns including Harrisonville Lancaster Rutland Pomeroy Middleport Athens and Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Riley McClelland
Harrisonville
Roger
George McClelland
Alva
Franklin
John Hook
Sharon Kay
Marion
Fred Snake
Juanita
Lancaster
James Ervin
Leroy
Linda
Foster Harry
Teresa
Floyd Triplett
Katie
Marcia
Floyd E
Blanche Eads
David Lee
Beverly
Bob
Mike
Rutland
Dalton Grover
Andy
Patsy
Loraine
Marsha
Brandon
Pomeroy
N. E. Vanaman
Jimmie
Ethel Fosnaugh
Charles Fads
Charles
Jack
Jerry
William Thompson
Virginia Thompson
Middleport
Clifford Wade
William Tippie
Elizabeth Ellen
Frank Moody
Lewis Everett
Athens
Paul Grover
Anniversaries Observed in Glouster and Shade
Mr and Mrs Walter Hill held a surprise anniversary dinner for the Hoopers of Glouster marking their sixty first wedding anniversary on July Fourth and for Mr and Mrs Frank Hooper of Shade observing their eleventh wedding anniversary. A noon potluck was served with many relatives and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Walter Hill
Ben Hooper
Frank Hooper
Shade
Fred Hooper
Charles Wingett
Sue Lynn
Youth Give Program Brightens Trimble Church Service
In Rev Court ney absent on vacation the Trimble Church of Christ youth presented a program during worship led by Connie Brown. The girls class performed with junior and senior choirs offering several numbers. Pansy Byers and Ann Heiser spoke about a youth camp near Delaware. Yvonne Byers sang a solo with Pansy accompanying. Regular Sunday School followed. Rev Courtney, away with Mrs Courtney, will resume duties Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Gilbert Courtney
Trimble
Courtney
July Fourth Events Set at Glouster Stadium
Arrangements are complete for the July 4 celebration at the stadium Tuesday evening with a rain date Sunday July 16. A 6 45 p m start features Marshall Summers educated horse Rusty for 45 minutes, followed by a three hour horse show. Admittance at the door funds Kiwanis Club underprivileged children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Marshall Summers
Rusty
Kiwanis Club
Betty Stansberry to Wed Lewis Bernard in Glouster
Miss Betty Stansberry and Lewis D. Bernard plan marriage after engagements announced by Mr and Mrs Fred Harper. Stansberry a Glouster High School 1950 graduate. Bernard a 1945 graduate and NY Central Railroad clerk at Fostoria. Wedding to be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Fred Harper
Betty Stansberry
Lewis D. Bernard
Flossie Bernard
Miss Stansberry
Glouster High School
Bernard
Glouster High
New York Central Railroad
Fostoria
Glouster Area Visitors Note Fourth of July Holidays
Glouster residents hosted relatives over the weekend and holiday period. Charles Carter and son Dennis visited from Dayton to spend time with his parents. Robert Lowry and family from Barberton stayed with his father in Glouster. Dave Kennedy from Baton Rouge and his wife visited her Athens relatives. Nell Richards of Kent and her brother John joined the Andersons, while James and Mary Mates returned from a four day tour of Indiana and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carter
Dennis
Dayton
George Carter
Robert Lowry
Barberton
Lowry
P. J. Stanley
Dave Kennedy
Baton Rouge
Athens
Nell Richards
Kent
John
J. E. Anderson
James Mates
Indiana
Michigan
Extreme July Fourth temps reported across area
Extreme temperatures for Monday ranged to 85 degrees and 62 degrees as residents planned July Fourth observances for Tuesday.
Judge Welch Home Remembered As Athens Figure
The article recalls Judge John Welch of Athens County, his law career from early study with Prof. Dana, service as prosecuting attorney, Ohio Senate, Congress member, and Ohio Supreme Court judge. It notes his son Johnson Morton Welch and the Welch family’s influence, and that the old brick home on S Court St became Lindley Hall as the property was razed for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Court St
Lindley Hall
Athens
John Welch
Athens County
Rome Township
Federal Creek
Stewart
Beebe
Joseph Dana
Ohio University
Supreme Court
Martha Starr
Ohio
Torney
Ohio Senate
Congress
Samuel F. Vinton
Gallipolis
Athens County Court of Common Pleas
Ohio Supreme Court
Johnson Morton Welch
18Th
Ohio Infantry
Chickamauga
Athens Gas Light Co
First National Bank
Charles H. Welch
John
New York
Guy
Dudley
Philip
Thomas
Emmett Tompkins
Columbus
de Steigner
Logan
Judge John Welch
Salvation Army aids East Canaan fire family
The Emerson Dye family, four in all, escaped a Friday night house blaze in East Canaan and are now staying in an out kitchen on the farm. Maj. Ruth Ward says furniture, dishes and bedding are being collected by telephone at 20652 to assist the displaced family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
East Canaan
Ruth Ward
Emerson Dye
Major Ward
Divorce Petition Alleges Gross Neglect and Cruelty
Margaret Cunningham files for divorce from Ward Cunningham in common pleas court at Guysville citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. A temporary restraining order is sought to protect property and one minor child. alimony support and custody are requested. The marriage occurred April 28, 1933 in Catlettsburg Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Margaret Cunningham
Ward Cunningham
Guysville
Catlettsburg
Church Granted Right To Complete Contract
Clark's Chapel Parish House Trustees win in common pleas court to finish a land contract. They may complete a $1500 payment to Virgil Maxwell for property serving as the minister's residence on Rock Riffle Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark's Chapel Parish House
Common Pleas Court
Virgil Maxwell
Rock Riffle Road
Needle Club Members Meet at Millfield Home
Members of the Needle Club will be entertained Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Bertha Sanders in Millfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needle Club
MEPRT
Chauncey
Millfield
Bertha Sanders
Mrs Rebecca Harrison Hosts Miss Mary Harri son
Miss Mary Harrison of Chauncey visits her mother Mrs Rebecca Harrison at The Plains for a week with family companionship and local notice of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mary Harrison
Mt. Vernon
Rebecca Harrison
The
Plains
Birth of a daughter for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Graham
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Graham of Athens. Hospital notes also list dismissals for Mrs Stella Van Dyke Stewart Route 1 Mrs Pearl Wallace Trimble and Mrs Zella Williams Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Graham
Athens
Stella van Dyke
Stewart
Pearl Wallace
Trimble
Zella Williams
Convention Report Presented To Athens Rotarians In Detroit
H C Dorman new Athens Rotary president gave a report on the recent international Rotary convention held in Detroit at the Monday meeting. More than 700 Rotarians and wives from 50 nations attended the Detroit gathering. Howard C C Bobo presented retiring Athens Rotary president George W Starcher with a jeweled pin and noted the accomplishments of his administration ending June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
H. C. Dorman
Howard CC. Bobo
George W. Starcher
Athens Rotary Club
Starcher
Mrs Frank Lambreck Undergoes Appendectomy in Columbus
Chauncey native Mrs Frank Lam breeck formerly Chauncey underwent an appendectomy at Doctors Hospital last week. Her condition was reported favorable. She is a daughter of Clint Courtney of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank Lambreck
Marjorie Courtney
Columbus
Doctor's Hospital
Clint Courtney
Mantle and Schwartz Granted Marriage License
Ralph Vinton Mantle aged 23 and Roberta Josephine Schwartz aged 16, both of Coolville Route 1, obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Vinton Mantle
Roberta Josephine Schwartz
Coolville
Chauncey Ex-Resident to Address Brotherhood Meeting
Rev. Fred Carter former Athens County resident will speak at the Athens County Church of Christ Mens Brotherhood meeting in Chauncey at 7 30 p m. First Church of Christ will host with Fred J Kempton presiding. Carter will show California pictures followed by group singing and a social hour at the parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Athens County
Church of Christ Mens Brotherhood
First Church of Christ
Fred J. Kempton
Athens
Fred Carter
Baker
Calif
Pilgrim Holiness Church
California
Chauncey Garden Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Pendergrass Home
Chauncey Garden Club members gathered at 15 Ellis Ave hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass with president Mrs. Roger Boling in charge. Program leader Mrs. John Kasler spoke on Modern Sprays and Dust. awards awarded to Mrs. Carl Shafer Mrs. Erle Bridgewater and Mrs. Samuel Price. A silent auction was planned for next meeting at Mrs. Bridgewater 27 High St. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Garden Club
Lloyd Pendergrass
Ellis Ave
Roger Boling
John Kasler
Pendergrass
Carl Shafer
Erle Bridgewater
Samuel Price
Bridgewater
High St
Roy Lester
Sam Tippett
Dow Bridgewater
Glenn Davis
John Easler
Daugherty Family Hosts Gathering and Picnic Dinner
Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty hosted a family gathering at their home with a picnic dinner. Present were Mr and Mrs Coe Daugherty and daughter Ruth Ann of Canton Mr and Mrs Elwood Daugherty and children Robert Donald and Carolyn Sue Miss Pauline Daugherty and Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Charles Daugherty
Coe Daugherty
Ruth Ann
Canton
Elwood Daugherty
Robert Donald
Carolyn Sue
Pauline Daugherty
Washington visitor returns home after Chauncey stay
Mrs. Mable Frazier of Washington D C returns home following a three week visit in Chauncey with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Guy S Spaulding and Florence Fielder at 10 Ellis Ave. She came to assist during the illness of her sister Mrs Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mable Frazier
Washington D. C
Guy S. Spaulding
Florence Fielder
Ellis Ave
Spaulding
Worthington Woman Visits Mother in Chauncey
Mrs. William Hickman of Worthington Ohio spent two days in Chauncey with her mother Mrs Guy Spaulding at 10 Ellis Ave Spaulding had recently returned from Mount St Mary Hospital where she was hospitalized three weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Hickman
Worthington
Ohio
Guy Spaulding
Ellis Ave
Spaulding
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Birthday party honors sister with handkerchief shower
Lula Mae Reece entertained 16 guests at a party honoring her sister Mrs. Lerecia Kales. A handkerchief shower was given and a buffet luncheon followed after a canasta session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lula Mae Reece
Lerecia Kales
Canasta
Mrs Mary Meinhart Visits The Plains Kin
Chauncey resident Mrs Mary Meinhart spent a day visiting her nephew Evan Morgan and niece Maggie Morgan in The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mary Meinhart
Evan Morgan
Maggie Morgan
Plains
Foundation to Acquire Sheltering Arms Hospital for Athens
Harold Wise outlines a legal agreement tying Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation to Sheltering Arms Hospital and mortgage holders. When debt free and administratively ready, the foundation will take over for community use, with trustees guiding spending under Athens County Medical Society oversight. Donations target home and business gifts, with no formal goal yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Harold FE. Wise
Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation
Wise
Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc
Sheltering Arms Hospital, Inc
Athens County Medical Society
Sheltering Arms Foundation, Inc
Athens County
Buckeye Boys State Report Due At Legion Meeting
Athens County youths who attended the Buckeye Boys State at Camp Perry will report to the local American Legion post at 8 p m Wednesday. Commander Ben L Williams said refreshments will follow the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
American Legion
Buckeye
Camp Perry
Legion
Ben L. Williams
Arrest of Franklin Mayles at McConnelsville bus station
Deputy Mamie Pincelli arrested Franklin Junior Mayles on Monday morning at the McConnelsville bus station. Mayles is wanted on a charge filed in juvenile court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Junior Mayles
Lima
McConnelsville
Mamie Pincelli
Mayles
Questions and Answers About Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation
A nonprofit corporation registered with the Secretary of State in Columbus and controlled by Athens and Athens County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation
Columbus
Athens
Athens County
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James M. Scriven
Stewart's Root Beer
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Savings & Loam CO
R. E. “Mac” McCammon, Mgr
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Gordon MacRae
Ohio Valley Exterminator Co
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