Beasley Receives Notice of Expert Assignment for Food Stamp Plan
W. P. Oliver of the Surplus Commodities Corporation will likely arrive in Athens Monday to organize the Food Stamp Plan in Athens and Washington Counties. Scudder Darragh reports Oliver’s assignment, aims to roll out the program here and later extend to seven more southeastern Ohio counties. The plan uses orange and blue stamps to distribute surplus foods via revolving funds and is voluntary for recipients and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Oliver
Surplus Commodities Corporation
Athens
Washington
Carl H. Beasley
F. J. Beasley Co
Inb Pel i Navin
Scudder Darragh
Milwaukee
Commodities Corporation
Washington, D. C
Ohio
Darragh
Oliver
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
WPA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Temperance Topic Highlighted At Albany Methodist Services
Albany Methodist Church hosts a Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by a 10 30 a m sermon on Temperance by Rev R A Black. Epworth League meets at 7 15 p m. Snowville Church holds 2 30 p m services and Pearl Chapel at 8 p m.
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Albany Methodist Church
R. A. Black
Epworth League
Snowville
Pearl Chapel
Pupils Visit Columbus Zoo on School Field Trip
Third and fourth grade students from University Elementary School visited the Columbus Zoo yesterday. They were chaperoned by teachers Miss Helen M. Evans and Miss Helen Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Elementary School
Columbus Zoo
Helen M. Evans
Helen Johnson
NYA Expands Defense Work Courses in Ohio
NYA will add to courses in defense related work. In Athens the sheet metal shop will expand and Ohio University The Athens Messenger and NYA plan an airplane mechanics training unit starting in fall. Ben Davis cited a higher out of school work allotment of 3 441153 million dollars for unemployed youth 18 to 25 in the new fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
NYA
Ben Davis
S. Burns Weston
Ohio
Ohio University
Athens Messenger
WPA Relief Clients To Meet Tuesday In Athens Area
A joint meeting of WPA workers and direct relief clients in Athens County is set for 10 30 Tuesday morning July 16 at the Athens brick plant yard under the direction of Pearl Anderson John L Southard of Jacksonville and Guy Berry Nelsonville The group aims to form a three person delegation to Washington DC to seek more funds for relief and WPA in Hocking and Athens counties, officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Athens County
Athens
Pearl Anderson
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
Guy Berry
Nelsonville
Southard
Hocking County
Washington, D. C
Hawk Tests Race Course at All-American Soap Box Derby
Athens residents gathered on West State Street to watch A. P. Hawk test a racer at over 25 miles per hour. Jaycees controlled traffic while officials announced Sunday trials for boys with parents urged to accompany them from 2 to 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. State St
Jaycees
A. P. Hawk
Buckeye
Five Hurt in Route 50 Head-On Crash East of Albany
Five people including Dr. John Hall 26 and his wife and child were injured in a head-on collision on Route 50 east of Albany. The other driver C O Sweeney 37 and his wife suffered cuts and bruises. All involved were treated. the Halls were hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Hospital and are improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
John Hall
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
C. O. Sweeney
Sweeney
Hall
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Belpre Man Faces DUI Charge After State Street Arrest
Ola Ota Eckles, 62, of Belpre, was arrested at 12 30 p m on Thursday on East State Street by Deputy Sheriff Charles Evans and charged in an information by Prosecutor Harold J Rose with driving while under the influence of alcohol. He was to be arraigned that afternoon. Eckles is described as a salesman for a Parkersburg monument firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Ota Eckles
Belpre
E. State St
Charles Evans
Harold J. Rose
Evans
Eckles
Parkersburg
Mrs Clippinger Dies At Otterbein
Dr. Donald Clippinger of Ohio University learns his mother Mrs Walter G. Clippinger age 65 of Westerville died at Otterbein College after 19 months of illness. She leaves son Walter G. Jr. and daughter Mrs John Cummins. Funeral set for Monday at First United Brethren Church Westerville.
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Donald Clippinger
Ohio University
Walter G. Clippinger
Westerville
Otterbein College
Clippinger
First United Brethren Church
Navy Flyer Visits Parents in Athens
Ensign Leigh Moorhead a U S Navy instructor at Pensacola was an overnight visitor to Athens staying with his parents Mr and Mrs O C Moorhead at 9 S High St. He arrived by Navy airplane Thursday afternoon and left this morning for the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Moorhead
United States Naval Training Station
Pensacola, Fla
O. C. Moorhead
S. High St
Navy
South
Athens County Grocers Meet to Organize Chapter
An important meeting of Athens County retail grocers is set for Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in Hotel Berry. Notices from Homer McConkey, secretary of the Ohio Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association, say the event aims to organize a county chapter of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Hotel Berry
Homer McConkey
Ohio Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association
Mt Zion Church Services and Programs
The Rev James Crabl of Rendville will preach at Mt Zion Baptist Church Athens in morning service at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30 with communion. Sunday School begins at 9 30 am and B Y P U meets at 6 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crabl
Rendville
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Athens
B.Y.P.U
Mrs Catherine McDaniels Admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mrs Catherine McDaniels of 18 Park Place was admitted yesterday afternoon for medical treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McDaniels
Park Place
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Hospital for Pets Is Stansbury's Ambition
Dr. J. L. Stansbury, a veterinarian on Albany Road, explains the dangers of his work and his plan to build a private pet hospital. He shares experiences from caesarians on cattle to surgeries on dogs and canaries, and offers tips for keeping dogs healthy in hot weather and proper worming and bathing routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Stansbury
Albany Road
Dr. Stansbury
Stansbury
Fifth Graders Plan Play Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
University Elementary School fifth graders prepare to present Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch with student teachers directing stagecraft and pupil committees. Cast and crew selections include Bobby Shirley and Myra Swain among costume and makeup helpers. No performance date is set yet.
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University Elementary
Wiggs
Laura Ziegler
Robert Shirley
la Fauina Guseman
Lionel Branam
Kathryn Miracle
Billy Driscoll
Myra Swain
Edwin Thompson
Ollie Barrett
Barbara Mann
Margaret Mary Moore
Donald Russell 9 Dies at Home in Albany
Donald Earl Russell a nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Perry Russell of Albany died Thursday afternoon after a week of illness He is survived by four brothers Ralph Ronnie Larry and Gary a sister Ruth his grandparents Mr and Mrs D H Russell and Mr and Mrs M D Zimmerman The funeral was held Sunday at two o clock at the Albany Methodist Church with the Rev Warner officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Earl Russell
Perry Russell
Albany
Ralph
Ronnie
Larry
Gary
Ruth
D. H. Russell
M. D. Zimmerman
Albany Methodist Church
Warner
Transfer Officers From Ohio University Structure
Brig. Gen. C. B. Hodges announced the fifth corps area would release 38 Regular Army officers for active duty by designating reserve officers to serve as ROTC instructors. The assignments include two men at Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
C. B. Hodges
U. S. Army
Fifth Corps
Ohio University
Tourists in Athens marvel at heat and hospitality
Honolulu visitors the Rosehire family toured the United States in a new car stopping in Athens on the way to Washington and New York. They marveled at Utah salt flats heat after snow in the Rockies and noted Athens cleanliness and welcome from local business people. Several locals praised the city as a pleasant stop en route to the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awe
Frank Rosehiee
United States
Athens
C. B. Beverage
Honolulu
Hawaii
Utah
Rocky Mountains
Rosehiee
Rosehires
T. H. Justin
Toledo
Hettie Knopp
Parkersburg
Doris Metzger
Wapakoneta
Washington
New York
Lucille Linning
Norwood
Blanch Kohler
Marie Kohler
Mt. Vernon
Atlantic City
Karl C. Stahl
Willow Lake
S. Dak
Fake fire call may end out of town aid plan
Athens officials consider dropping outside city fire calls after a fake alarm last night prompted a risky response in heavy rain. Fire Chief Harold Junod noted the danger to crews and the city’s costs, urging policy change to stop nonmunicipal dispatches. Mayor Cliff Cornell warned repeated fakes could end the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Cornell
Harold Junod
Athens Fire Department
the Plains
Junod
State Inspection Bureau
Athens
Cornell
Commissioner Case Appealed by Whitmore and Maccombs
The Athens County Court of Appeals in Chillicothe heard the appeal of former commissioners Ira Whitmore and Walter Maccombs. Lawyers Tyroler and Bolin argued four grounds of law. Prosecuting Attorney Rose and Finsterwald represented the state. a ruling was expected within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Cool Weather Follows Rain in Athens Area
Temperatures held steady around 72 in the Athens area after a half inch rainfall Thursday and a 90 degree high. The Hocking River rose to 3.05 feet then lowered to 3.0 feet by noon, according to Mrs. Do N. France, weather observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mercury
Do. N. France
Hocking
Sixth Grade Visits Roseville Pottery
Members of the University Elementary School sixth grade toured Roseville pottery on Tuesday to learn how objects are made. They enjoyed a picnic lunch under supervision of Miss Esther Dunham and assistant student teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Roseville Pottery
Esther Dunham
Spotted Cougar Cubs Emerging from Birth
Report notes young cougars are born with spotted coats, indicating the species' characteristic camouflage. Scientists observe these markings as evidence of wild feline development and adaptation.
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Beasley
THTON
Broughton
Broughton’s
Hawk
Navy Flyer
Athens County Grocers
Mt. Zion Church
Hospital For Pets
By Raymond Baer
Donald Russell
By Mary Robertson
C. H. Fair
Rosehire
Fair
Blackmore's
Blackmore
Athens Home Telephone Co
Time Cleaners
Berry Hotel
the Mutual Home & Savings Association
City Hall
Washington St
Athens, O
Rauch
Rauch’s
Zastar
Rauch's Bakery
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