Ten Arrests and Two Accidents From Weekend Patrol
Athens post of the State Highway Patrol reports ten drivers arrested and two accidents during the Fourth of July weekend. One fatal crash near Route 278 killed Brigitta Sperber, 30, of Columbus, as her car overturned on gravel. Other incidents included a collision at Route 33 and 180 in Hocking County and a Rock Rifle Road crash near Athens with no injuries. Multiple offenders were fined for stop sign violations, parking in restricted zones, speeding, unsafe operation, and improper left turns with arraignments in local courts.
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Athens Post
State Highway Patrol
Tri-County
Brigitta Sperber
Columbus
Nelsonville
Miss Sperber
Russell Boley
Lancaster
Viola Copley
Rockbridge
Hocking County
Baing
Logan
Roger Friend
Allen E. Locke
Athens
Roger Ruth
Rock Riffle
Justice of the Peace Charles Rider
Calvin C. Tolley
Carpenter
Raymond L. Russell
the Plains
Harold Morse
Albany
Lazare S. McGee
Shinnston
W Va
John H. Mengel
Friend
William Kistler
Herbert E. Lovesey
Akron
Alfred Moore
Ralph E. Starcher
St. Albans
W. Va
Coolville
Justice of the Peace
T. F. Cecil
Vacation Driving Advice From State Patrol
Local drivers were urged to act as ambassadors of safe driving during vacations. Cpl R E Henderson advised familiarizing with states’ traffic rules before and after crossing borders and seeking help from state police or automobile associations. He warned about changing road conditions from flat to mountainous areas and the risk of speed in straight highways. The July slogan is Alert Today Alive Tomorrow.
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Cpl R. E. Henderson
State Highway Patrol
Athens
National Safety Council
O E Cross Dies at 69 in Athens Ohio
O E Cross 69 of Athens died unexpectedly Saturday at his home 112 University Terrace. He moved to Athens 44 years ago, managed Crystal Pool, worked for The McBee Co., and retired two years ago. Survived by wife Neva, daughters Mrs Ralph Elliott and Mrs Evan Edwards, sons Floyd Clifford and Dr Virgil Cross, six grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and a son killed in World War II. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Wesleyan Methodist Church. burial Hebbardsville. Friends may call Dowler Ferguson Hughes.
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O. E. Cross
University Terrace
Jackson County
Cross
Athens
Crystal Pool
McBee Co
Neva
Ralph Elliott
Nelsonville
Evan Edwards
Floyd
Columbus
Clifford
Long Island
N. Y
Virgil Cross
Emmett
Frank
Carl Cox
Paul Kimes
Vance
Burma
Wesleyan Methodist Church
E. C. Kenney
Yorton Clark
Hebbardsville
Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes
Wrens Nest in Farmer's Tractor
Walter Jones of New Marshfield found a wrens nest inside his tractor during ten days of farm work. The noisy chicks cried for food while the farmer used the machine, and Mama Wren fed them each day when he parked. He hopes the brood will leave soon without disturbing the nest.
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Walter Jones
New Marshfield
Mr. Jones
Mama Wren
Steam Boiler Risks Highlight Historic Warehouse Fire
Old song hints at frequent boiler explosions causing damage. The text notes steam boilers and other equipment erupting in fires, a risk repeatedly recorded in historical accounts of industrial facilities.
Farmers' Hir ed Men pageant highlights field day
The 4-H and FFA field day at R. R. Cogswell farm features a four part pageant The Farmers' Hired Men shows how off the farm business supports modern farm families Attendees include area FFA members 4-H youths advisers and extension staff Master of ceremonies is Bob Miller WRFD Worthington The event runs from 10 a.m. delegates to the American Institute of Cooperation will be chosen. the institute meets August 10-14 at Michigan State East Lansing Michigan.
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Farmers of America
R. R. Cogswell
Marietta
Ross Wright
FFA
Bob Miller
WRFD
Worthington
Agricultural Extension Service
American Institute of Cooperation
Michigan State Agricultural Coke
East Lansing
Mich
Athens County Jail History and Shrinking Modern Standards
The long history of Athens County jail facilities shows a progression from a 1806 log jail to a 1844 brick sheriff’s residence, with later expansions and replacements. Despite repeated attempts, voters rejected a 1930 plan for a $100,000 new jail, and the aging structures faced ongoing safety and sanitary concerns.
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Washington St
George Benton
OOO
Samuel Pickering
Beaton
Francis Beardsley
Beardsley
Athens Senior High School
Lancaster and
State Sts
Athens Bridges
Henry Aleness
Athens
Logan Jail
Bleness
George Gould
Ohio Department of Health
Athens Merchant William Beckley Dies After Illness
William Earl Beckley 51, Athens merchant and Kiwanis leader, died Saturday after a nine month illness at 13 N May Ave. Born in McArthur, OU graduate 1923 and Phi Delta Theta member, he lived in Athens 32 years as partner in Beckley Sons men’s store. Survived by wife Jane daughter-in-law and son in Korea mother sister brothers and grandson. Funeral Wednesday 11 am at Dowler Ferguson Hugres. burial West Union Street Cemetery private.
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William Earl Beckley
Athens
N. May Ave
Mr. Beckley
McArthur
Ohio University
Phi Delta Theta
J. L. Beckley and Sons
OPA
Toledo
A Stein Co
Chicago
Bintz Brothers
Zanesville
Twoge
Athens Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Beckley
Athens Elks
First Methodist Church
Jane
James Burt
Woodstown
N. J
William M. Beckley
Korea
John L. Beckley
Don McVay
LeRoy
Harry
Paul
Servicemen News Highlights Local Graduates and Assignments
The 82nd Airborne Division quartermaster unit selects Pfe Joseph FE Moore of 73 W. State St for leadership school at Fort Lee Virginia following basic at Camp Breckinridge and paratrooper training at Fort Benning. Corporal Mae H Carsey of Guysville graduates NCO school in Germany and receives a movie project license after service in the 43rd Division. Airman Second Class John B Mohler of Mulligan Road reports to Moody AFB Georgia after two weeks with family in Ohio. Pvt William P pidcock of New Marshfield completes track vehicle mechanics course at Fort Knox after enlisting in October 1951. Charles J Hudnall of Athens enlists in the Air Force for four years and heads to Wright Patterson AFB after World War II Navy service.
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Pfe
Joseph FE. Moore
Georgia Moore
State St
82Nd Airborne Division
Ft. Lee, Va
Shade High School
Camp Breckinridge
Ft. Benning
Texas
Cpl
Mae H. Carsey
Edson Carsey
Guysville
Germany
Corporal Carsey
Rome-Canaan High School
Camp Pickett
AP Hill
John 8. Mohler
Sedwick Mohler
Mulligan Road
Moody Air Force Base
Validosta
Lexington
Palma Goodwin
Leta
Pomeroy
William P. Pidcock
Hurley Pidcock
New Marshfield
Armored School
Ft. Knox
Pvt
Pidcock
Charles J. Hudnall
Athens
Air Force
Navy
Pvt. Hudnall
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Family Fight Ends in Court Near Guysville
Charges of assault and battery from a Saturday barroom brawl near Guysville led to court actions. Paul Dunfee, 24, Coolville Route 2, was fined 15 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery on Jennings Boyer. Bob Minerd, Fairport Harbor, forfeited 25 dollar bond for failing to appear. Richard Dunfee of Stewart had a count dismissed after evidence showed no contact with Boyer. Boyer is identified as Dunfee’s brother-in-law.
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Guysville
Peter B. Seel
Paul Dunfee
Coolville
Jennings Boyer
Stewart
Bob Minerd
Fairport Harbor
Boyer
Richard Dunfee
Boyer Boyer
Two Persons Fined For Intoxication
Two individuals pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Peter B Seel. Marguerite Jewett aged 43 of W Washington Street and Frank Dicken aged 28 of 462 Richland Avenue were each fined ten dollars plus costs. Police had arrested two more persons on similar charges and arraignments are pending.
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Peter B Seel
Marguerite Jewett
Washington St
Frank Dicken
Richland Ave
Sheriff Reports Quiet Fourth of July in Athens County
Sheriff George Bateman reports a peaceful weekend in Athens County with no fireworks accidents or illegal activity. He thanks residents for orderly conduct and notes no complaints about fireworks sales or explosive use.
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Athens County
George Bateman
Holiday Weather Ends Fourth Of July Weekend
The thermometer stayed under 90 producing fairly comfortable holiday weather. Daytime highs over Thursday to Sunday reached 88, 84, 80 and 89 with nightly lows of 66, 64, 63 and 59. At 9 am Monday the temperature was 78.
Marriage Licenses of Several Couples Listed
Marriage licenses issued in Nelsonville Athens and Giouster areas include Harry Blackston 18 and Nancy Ann Ritz ... plus Leonard Kesterson 27 and Bir die Searles 23 both of Nelsonville. Joseph C. Mara 55 Mentor and Redempa E. Goodrich 50 Giouster. Richard Smith 23 and Evelyn Lyons 18 Giouster. Charles R. France 18 and Ber tha Mae Morris Athens. Marvin E. Bleigh 23 and Mildred Bee Allen 24 Athens. Traffic fines report: William J. McCoy 33 E State St fined 25 dollars and costs after arrest for failing to register truck in Ohio.
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Harry Blackston
Nancy Ann Ritz
Nelsonville
Leonard Kesterson
Birdie Searles
Joseph C. Mara
Mentor
Redempa E. Goodrich
Giouster Richard Smith
Evelyn Lyons
Giouster
Charles R. France
Bertha Mae Morris
Athens
Marvin E. Bleigh
Mildred Bee Allen
Wiliam J. McCoy
E. State Sr
Peter B. Leel
State Highway Patrol
Ohio
Births and dismissals at Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs John Petroes Ath ens and daughter Mr and Mrs William Dodd Car bondale Mr and Mrs James McGirr Ath ena Mrs Berting Chappell Athens Paul Ayers Rittman Mrs Florence Pyle Millfield Lucille Newland Athens Dismissals name Mrs Lloyd Dillinger Shade and son Mrs Leonard Gilkey Athens and son Mrs Herry Smith Athens and daughter Mrs Jack Metcalf Chauncey Johnny Howard Athens Mackie Eggleston Athens Shirley Kirby Glouster s
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John Petroes
Athens
William Dodd
Carbondale
James McGirr
Athena
Berting Chappell
Paul Ayers
Rittman
Florence Pyle
Millfield
Lucille Newland
Lloyd Dillinger
Shade, and Son
Leonard Gilkey
Herry Smith
Jack Metcalf
Chauncey
Johnny Howard
Mackie Eggleston
Shirley Kirby
Gloustes
OU Graduate Killed In Turnpike Crash
James P. Heed, an August 1951 Ohio University graduate and former Parma resident, was one of five killed in a Pennsylvania Turnpike traffic crash Saturday. Heed belonged to Tau Kappa Epsilon and was the son of the immediate past governor of Ohio Kiwanis.
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James P. Heed
Ohio University
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Heed
Parma
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Ohio Kiwanis
Ohio State Education Honor Roll Names 445 Students
The spring quarter list from Ohio State University's College of Education includes 445 students. Notable names include Regina Altman of Athens among the honorees.
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O8u
Columbus
Ohio State University
College of Education
Regina Altman
Athens
Older presidents emerge as voters favor older leaders
Ohio University professor Harvey C. Lehman says the United States leans toward electing older presidents, with several top 1962 Republican contenders aging and Truman possible at 68 would be the oldest if drafted. He notes leaders worldwide have grown older, and cites Taft, Eisenhower, MacArthur, Barkley, and others as examples.
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Republian
Truman
United States
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Eisenhower
Gene. MacArthur
Barkley
Theodore Roosevelt
Lehman
U.S.A
Dairy Animal Demonstration Slated Friday at Fair Grounds
A dairy animal demonstration will be held Friday at the Athens County fair grounds. Ralph A. Porterfield of Ohio State University will lead the 4-H dairy club and Future Farmers of America members in handling and showing dairy animals with the Rates Roosters 4-H Club providing two animals. Experienced members from both groups will assist, followed by a picnic supper for members and families. Vinton County 4-H Dairy Clubs have also been invited, said Ross Wright.
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Athens County Fairgrounds
Ralph A. Porterfield
Ohio State University
Future Farmers of America
Rates Roosters
Vinton County
4-H Dairy Clubs
Ross Wright
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Athens County Agents Association
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Denalé EK
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D. M. Goddard
Earl Mathews
Peter B. Sees
Dwight H. Rathers
R. Murphey
Dillon Guinther Insurance Agency
Obie
Nelsonville, Ohio
Paul F. Betis
Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc
Solts Insurance Agency
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van Dyke
W. Union St
Dial
C. H. Harris
College St
First Methodist Church County Commissioners
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Court St
University
Joel Abbott
State
Mill Streets
Dorrs
Edmund
Baragh
John Porter
John Walker
William Stewart
Mr, Beckley
Col
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Freeman Riley
Amesville
Gessing
Riley
Georgia
Camp Kilmer
N.J
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Wolfe Hardware
Athens Messenger
U. S
By George Cornell
New York
Harvey C. Lehman
William Henry Harrison
Roosevelt
Harrison
Har Stasgen
Fetes Kefauver
Brien McMahon
Adial Stevenson
Richard Russell
Robert Kerr
Averell Harriman
Earl Warren
Sam Rayburn
Nein
St. Joseph
Mac's Thrifty
Nye
Chevrolet
N. Court St
Howell
Smith
AUDIO
Post Office
Ohlo
the City
Washington
Robert Moilingeworth
May
Athens County Savings & Loan Co
Masonic Temple
Tel
H. G. Householder
Sec
Federal Deposit [Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
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