Five year old Johnny Krauskopf nap becomes city scare
A five year old, Johnny Krauskopf, slept five hours in an innocent nap at home on Fort Street. Police and OU students searched Athens streets through the night before he was found asleep on a glider at G T Wilkinson's residence. He was unharmed and returned to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Krauskopf
Johnny
Athens
Karl H. Krauskopf
Ohio University
Krauskopf
Fort St
Northill
Krauskopfs
Grosvenor St
G. T. Wilkinson
Wilkinsons
Studer Named President of City Council in Athens
Dr. R J Studer Athens dentist and 13 year council member became president to fill the unexpired term of Oscar Fulton who resigned effective June 1 Mayor Mickle made the appointment Studer resigned his at large post and a successor will be named within 30 days The new council will include Wilson Vorhes Householder Bean Drake and Swanson along with ward members The council discussed a $1308 80 June receipts and a $2000 transfer to street maintenance A Washington Court House garbage disposal study trip impressed Studer who endorsed the plan and action on recommendations will follow election of a garbage program sponsor is expected soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Studer
Athens
Monday Night
Oscar Fulton
Studer
W. P. Mickle
Harry L. Wilson
Wilson
Vern Vorhes
H. G. Householder
Wade Bean
W. B. Drake
J. B. Swanson
Washington Court House
Mickle
Bean
Safety Service
Daniel A. Pierce
Chillicothe
Council
Testimonial of Appreciation for Sheltering Arms Hospital
Bart Johnson and his sister recall acute pneumonia treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital showing why timely hospital access saves lives. He credits the oxygen tent and urges continued local support to keep hospital services in the community. The foundation presents patient voices in a series highlighting the hospital’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bart Johnson
N. May Ave
Mr. Johnson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lions Club Tours OU Airport in Athens After Meeting
Lions Club members toured Ohio University Airport in Athens led by Ralph Smeck and Emmett Lewis. Before the tour District Governor N L Lefaber of Marietta spoke. Committee chairmen for 1948 49 were announced, covering attendance by Wayne Ward and several other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Ohio University
Ralph Smeck
Emmett Lewis
Athens
N. L. Lefaber
Marietta
Wayne Ward
Erle Bridgewater, Jr
Joe Vance
Harold Furst
Lions
George Ford
George Clark
Arthur Stadler
Paul Ullmark
Joe B. Maffett
Dale Orcutt
Cash Stratton
Edgar Turner
Wesly Miller
Dr L. Goldberg
Glenn Gaston
Frank Maerkerg
i H Club Activities Highlights Various 4-H Meetings
A string of 4-H club gatherings near Alyce Reeder and at various homes and parish spaces featured new members joining such as Marilyn Williams and Patty Showers. Officers were elected for several clubs and plans included picnics at Tar Hollow, fundraisers for the Ohio 4-H Foundation, and participation in church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce Jane Reeder
Hester Collins
Thelma Lawson
Joann Gwinn
Marilyn Ann Williams
Patty Showers
Greens
Mary Belle Erwin
Leota Erwin
Helen Fierbaugh
Lucky Stitchers 4-H Club
Amesville
4-H
Amesville Presbyterian Church
Births and surgeries noted in Athens hospital records
A list from Shelterin g Arms Hospital records births for Mr and Mrs Chris Corbin in Athens a daughter and Mr and Mrs Harry Peters in Carpenter a son plus several major surgeries for Rodney Young Helen Douglas and E Rey Lash all in Athens. Medical cases include Laura Savage Kempton Nelle Sanders and W A Casley. Dismissals list Clara Sheskey John Tall both of Athens.
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Chris Corbin
Athens
Harry Peters
Carpenter
Ernest Cartwright
Glouster
Helen Douglas
Rodney Young
H. O. Wagner
Laura Savage
Margaret Kempton
Nelle Sanders
Millfield
W. A. Casley
E. Rey Lash
Commissioners Pay Bills For General County Operations
In a Tuesday meeting the commissioners approved payments totaling general county expenses 1135.13 county home operating expense 1461.27 roads and maintenance 2957.15 dog and kennel costs 601.50 mainly for animal claims and administrative expense 132.24.
Kennedy fined and license suspended for DUI
Peter Joseph Kennedy of Little Hocking was fined $100 and costs after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. Judge O F Rowland suspended his license for 60 days following arrest Saturday by the State Highway Patrol.
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Peter Joseph Kennedy
Little Hocking
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Kennedy
State Highway Patrol
Inner-Aid Promises Relief From Gas and Headache
A woman reports relief from stomach gas, bloating, headaches, and irregular bowel action after using INNER-AID. The ad claims 12 herbs cleanse bowels, clear gas, and improve liver and kidney function, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
Gallipolis Kiwanis Club visits Athens for Travelling Gavel program
Thirty one members from the Gallipolis Kiwanis Club traveled to Athens to present a program at the Athens Kiwanis meeting. The Travelling Gavel aims to foster inter club ties with future stops planned for Gloucester. Claude Miller provided the feature entertainment with drawings and chalk scenes as Carroll Singer led the program.
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Athens Kiwanis
Raymond Lee
Carroll Singer
Claude Miller
Legion Post 21 Meeting Set for Wednesday Night
K. T. Crossen Post 21, American Legion, will convene Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion home, per commander John Cox.
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K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Legion
John Cox
Six Athens Scouts Return From 11 Day Philmont Trip
Six Athens County scouts returned from the Philmont Scout Ranch expedition near Cimarron New Mexico joining 13 others from the Kootaga Area Council on an 11 day hike led by Tom Joyce Troop 1 Parkersburg WV Joe Mihalka regional scout executive called it the adventure of a lifetime The group hiked about 70 miles fished gold mine sites Kit Carson house and historic Indian writings on the last day rode horses to a hideout Mihalka noted two Athens Scouts held leadership roles John Gibbs Troop 55 served as guide and Jack Vickers Troop 56 was crew leader The outing is sponsored annually by the National Scout Council and described as highly educational and adventurous.
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Athens County
Philmont
Cimarron
N.mex
Kootaga
Tom Joyce
Parkersburg
W.va
Joe Mihalka
Mihalka
Blackjack
Athens
John B. Gibbs
Jack Vickers
Jesse Lee
Ray Johnson
Nelsonville
Charles Thompson
National Scout Council
Cooler Temperatures Follow Tuesday Rain in Athens
Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported a high of 73 at 10 am in Athens after rain. Tuesday reached 87, down seven degrees from Monday, with a low of 59. The Hocking River rose to 4.18 feet after 21 inches of rainfall yesterday.
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Athens
C. N. France
Mercury
Hocking
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Jobnson
Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation
Selwyn D
Iva Jackson
James Hooper
Florence Hooper
Lodi
R. W. Jones
Sophia Jones
Allen's Fairlawn
E. le Fever
Ruth le Fever McDonald
Sheridan S
Bertha A. Blackburn
Marye W. Dupler
William L. Cline
Jessie M. Cline
Albany
Harley W
Ellen Cline
Charles H
Mary E. Finsterwald
Robert F. Finsterwald
Watt St
Cable
Hattie Jeffers
Mina P. Jeffers
Alexander
Russell G
Lois G. Daugherty
Albert
FE. Birkbeck
Alma C. Birkbeck
Troy Township
Anna Heavener
Anna Heaner
Murray City
Bakerwood Preserving Co
Canaan Township
Hazel Weber
Williard Carey
Sophronia Weber
Lancaster St
R. H. Laird
City of
John Casselli
Harry Morrison
Jackson and
Mildred Holcomb
Trimble
Clifford C
Alice Cornell
Richard M
Marguerite N. Brown
William Henry
Viola Foutch Logan
Phyllis Logan
Walter R. Davis
Inlet
John Crawford
Margaret Crawford
O. D. Jackson
Ed Gabriel
Kenneth Clifford Sargent
Nora Bray Sargent
del Carbo
Waterloo Township
Edith Elizabeth Taylor
Mary Kathryn Camp
Harper’s Addition
Clarence
Nellie Penrod
Florence Woods
Mineral
Florence R
M. G. Woods
Nellie Sharp
Charles Green
Florence Green
Johnson
Verity
Delbert R
Hazel L. Cline
Elizabeth J
Grace S. Walker
Et Non Ave
Dalton-Hurst Addin
Ella McCall
I Hudson
Lizzie Hudson
Villace
Jacksonville
OU Airport
Golden Girls’ 4-H
B. C. Davis
Ohio 4-H Foundation
Susan Dailey
Sunny Dell Sewing Club
Judy Radford
Crystal Pool
Jolly Stitchers
Donna
Mary Rupe
Lake Hope
Betty Glass
Edna Wright
Barbara Graham
Coolville
Clara Sheskey
John Tall
Union Brewery
Hocking Valley Brewery, Inc
Gallipolis Kiwanians
Singer
Carl Frey
Athens Boy Scouts
New Mexico
Kit Carson
Bill Wendell
St.Joseph Aspirin
St.joseph
Keystone Custodian Funds
Roy E. Hawk & Co
Investment Securities
Cline
the Security Savings Bank
Athens, Ohio
United States
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Chevrolet
NYE Chevrolet CO
N. Court St
Fisher
Mircea
Fayette St
Nelsonville, Ohio
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