Five Area Traffic Crashes Investigated by Patrol
The Athens post of the State Highway Patrol investigated five Sunday crashes across the area. Only one caused injuries, with three people hurt in a Hooper Ridge collision involving George Blanderson and Isreal Linscott. Other incidents included a left of center violation by Delong in Nelsonville, a parked car hit on Route 180, a minor crash at Carthage Gap with no injuries, and a coal truck overturn on Route 56 near Route 75 in Vinton County.
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Athens Post
State Highway Patrol
Hooper Ridge
George Blanderson
Glouster
Isrea
Trimble
Robinson Road
Athens County
Opal Sanders
Helen Linscott
Nancy Sanders
Clarence Johnson
Nelsonville
Frank Delong
Delong
Arthur Kennedy
Harry Carney
Columbus
Athens
Carthage Gap
Kenneth Tabor
Robert Lapoint
Lockbourne Air Base
Vinton County
Warren Leaming
Spring Valley
Seven Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Seven drivers were fined over the weekend by state and local authorities. Lawrence Rausch, 26, Gooddard, Kansas, paid $5 and costs for passing in a hazardous zone. George Thoman, 40, Galion Route 2, fined $10 and costs for no muffler. Russell Sams, 40, Fleming Route 1, $10 and costs for same offense. Charles F. Stadley, 24, Trimble, $5 and costs for no operator's license. Kenneth Dicken, 27, Lancaster Route 4, fined $25 and costs for unsafe operation. Jos eph Lattimer, 35, Columbus, $15 and costs for speeding. Nathanial Rogers, 34, Columbus, charged with passing in a hazardous zone, fined $10 and costs by Acting Mayor Dean Collison of Logan.
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State Highway Patrol
Lawrence Rausch
Gooddard
Kan
Justice of the Peace
Charles
D. E. Jones
George Thoman
Galion
Russell Sams
Fleming
Charles F. Stadley
Trimble
Logan
Roger Friend
Kenneth Dicken
Lancaster
Joseph Lattimer
Columbus
Nathanial Rogers
Dean Collison
Shelter Children and Names in Athens Area
Shelter notes list new arrivals at Shelter Arms Hospital including Mr and Mrs Jim Hoisington Stewart and daughter Mrs Freeman Riley Athens and daughter Mr and Mrs John Pierce Chauncey and son Mrs Mary Devault Athens Mrs Gladys Ivers Gloucester Ray Rose Athens Carrie Gainer Guysville Mrs Theresa Jones Athens Frank Hooper Athens Joseph Abraham Athens William Snider Athens Dismissed include Mrs Charles Hanson Athens and zon Mrs Lydia Gilkey Athens Mrs Olive Morrison Stewart Mrs Roy Lester Chauncey Don Haning Athens
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Jim Hoisington
Stewart
Freeman Riley
Athens
John Pierce
Chauncey
Mary Devault
Gladys Ivers
Glouster
Ray Rose
Carrie Gainer
Guysville
Theresa Jones
Frank Hooper
Joseph Abraham
William Snider
Charles Hanson
Zon
Lydia Gilkey
Olive Morrison
Roy Lester
Don Haning
Paso relief advertisement from San Antonio paper
Mrs. A. W. of San Antonio reports relief from agonizing piles after using Paso. The ad promises instant soothing action for raw tissues, lubrication, and reduced swelling. It promotes suppositories and tubes with applicators and urges consulting a doctor about the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W
San Antonio
Texas
Ex-Athens Dentist Dr William Dailey Dies at 81
Dr. William B. Dailey aged 81 former Athens dentist died July 5 in an Akron hospital. Born in Meigs County near Albany he studied at Ohio University and the University of Maryland College of Dentistry graduating in 1899. He practiced in Athens then Akron after 1916 and retired six years ago. Survived by his wife Laura B. Spahr and two children Mrs. Margaret Wetherholt and Lloyd T. Dailey. Funeral services were held in Akron.
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William B. Dailey
Athens
Akron
Meigs County
Albany
Dailey
Ohio University
University of Maryland College of Dentistry
Cleveland
Taft Progressing After Surgery
New York Hospital reported Sen Robert A Taft was progressing satisfactorily after an exploratory operation last Wednesday His condition was unchanged from Sunday when officials said he was experiencing the normal postoperative course after laparotomy He was eating lightly sleeping well and able to be up in his room The operation examined his abdominal wall to learn more about his ailment
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New York
New York Hospital
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Athens Man Injured in City Crash
Athens police reported an injury collision on W Union Street near Depot Street when Richard Alton Pierce 31 was thrown from his car after a crash with Chester Brown 37 in a westbound pickup. Pierce was cited for unsafe operation and his hearing in mayor's court was set for Wednesday. Juanita King 54 Richland Ave was not injured. Brown also sustained bruises. debris and a parked line limited his maneuver.
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Athens
W. Union St
Depot St
Richard Alton Pierce
Richland Ave
Pierce
Chester Brown
F. J. Beasley Wholesale Co
Brown
Juanita King
Mayor's Court
4-H Club Plans Camp Attendance and Sewing Projects
Members of the Coolville 4-H Hustlers arranged camp plans at a recent meeting and advisors Susan Galbreath and Virginia Sams were noted. The Rome-Canaan Jolly Girls held a session with sewing projects started and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville 4-H Hustlers
Susan Galbreath
Virginia Sams
Rome-Canaan
Lucky Clover 4-H Club Meets At Joy Selby Home
The Lucky Clover 4-H Club gathered at Joy Selby’s home with six members present and advisors Mrs. Carl Harner and Mrs. Lowell Ashcraft.
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Lucky Clover
Joy Selby
Carl Harner
Lowell Ashcraft
Albany Clover Clippers Plan 4-H Boat Ride
Seven members of the Albany Clover Clippers met at Mrs. Mace's home and discussed attending the upcoming 4-H boat ride.
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Albany Clover Clippers
Mace
Cookie Sale by The Lucky Ten and Teen Stitchers
The Lucky Ten and Teen Stitchers gathered at Mrs. David Becket's home for a Saturday cookie and candy sale to raise funds. Mrs. George Mathews demonstrated a buttonhole and darn stitch technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Becket
George Mathews
Busy Stitchers Lead Trimble 4-H Club Officers
The Trimble 4-H club named Busy Stitchers elected officers for the term led by president Co letta Davis with Judy Lantz as vice president Gwen Harvey as treasurer Toni Glaspi as secretary and Anita Sisson as news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble 4-H Club
Busy Stitchers
Coletta Davis
Judy Lantz
Gwen Harvey
Toni Glaspi
Anita Sisson
Senior Girls distribute patriotic treats at County Home
After making July fourth nutcups, Jo Ann Mingus Sue Lawson and Gail Laziman delivered them to the County Home where the matron led a tour of the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Mingus
Sue Lawson
Gail Laziman
Mrs Florence McBride Speaks at The Plains Bakers Meeting
Mrs Florence McBride was a guest of The Plains Good Luck Bakers at Mrs Violet Bryan’s home where she shared ideas for making better cookies.
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Florence McBride
Plains
Violet Bryan
Mohawk Indians Meet at The Plains School
The Plains Mohawk Indians gathered at The Plains school in a recent community meeting to discuss local matters and plan activities. The event brought together tribal members for updates and communal engagement.
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Plains School
Sewage Disposal Permits Required
Athens residents planning building or repair work must obtain sewage disposal permits from the Athens City County Health Department. Sanitarians say applicants must submit disposal system plans meeting sanitary regulations, with information and specifications available at the health department office on 13 E. Washington St.
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Athens City- County
Health Department
Washington St
Warmer Monday Forecast With Wide Temperature Swing
The thermometer hit 70 by 9 am after a low of 52. Weekend highs were 75, 79, and 83 with overnight lows of 52, 50, and 49 respectively.
Rites Planned Wednesday for Sgt Kovaleski
Military services are set for Wednesday afternoon for S Sgt Clem L Kovaleski 25 Lower Plains who died June 10 in a helicopter crash in Japan. He served overseas since 1952 in Korea and Japan as flight engineer. He is survived by his wife Evelyn and three sons and other relatives. Funeral at Zion Church Lower Plains 2 pm widow VFW rites at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.
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Clem IL. Kovaleski
Lower Plains
Japan
Kovaleski
Korea
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Panama
Evelyn
Keith
Larry
Terry
Clem L. Kovaleski
Marietta
Georgia Mae
Sergeant Kovaleski
Richard
Donald
Frank
Mary Strawn
Athens
Lenora McKnabb
Marie Kovaleski
Henry Locke
Edward Kovaleski
Five Divorces Filed in Athens County Court Action
Five petitions for divorce were filed in Common Pleas Court over the weekend, bringing July's total to eight and highlighting cases from 53 year marriages to disputes over custody, support, and restraining orders. Plaintiffs include Frederick and Hettie Thompson, Etta and J C Dyson, Ethelbert and Rush Campbell, Fama and Ivana Durning, and Vivian and Lee Rainer.
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Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Frederick P. Thompson
Hettie S. Thompson
Thompsons
Thompson
Bishopville
Akron
Etta M. Dyson
J. C. Dyson
Ethelbert L. Campbell
Rush Campbell
Charleston
W. Va
Fama A. Durning
Ivana Durning
Durnings
New Orleans
Vivian Rainer
Lee Rainer
Rainer
Greenup
Real Estate Transfers List From Athens County and Nearby
Real estate transfers involve numerous Athens County residents and nearby towns. Transactions include parcels in Trimble Chauncey Glouster Bern Township and York Township with buyers from Athens County and beyond. Notable names include Pearl Matthews Richards and C H Cooper, Lelia Parker, Electa Grim, and Orville Weaver among others.
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Pearl Matthews Richards
Mineral Wells
W. Va
C. H. Cooper
Troy Township
Charles E. Kinder
Trimble
Fd Lantz
Witfield Bean
Athens County
Clayton Dalton
Guysville
Carthage Township
Fielden Willis
Thomas Lowry
Chauncey
Paul L Frye
Richland County
Alma P. Staffinger
Glouster
Hill Top
Recorder
Lelia Cathern Parker
Santa Ana
Calif
Pearl W. Chase
George Harvey Nye
Electa Grim
Jacksonville
Flora Electa Grim
L. M. Tubbs
Lola Goodin
Albany
Minnie Goodfellow
Martin E. McKibben
Athens
Inlet
Martin
Vinton White
Orville Weaver
Tick Ridge Road
Bern Township
Emma Lawrence White
Sharpsburg
Ohio
O. B. Chapman
W. F. Carter
Yermo
Canaan Township
Joseph F. Goodwin
Earl J. Border
Trimble Township
Fred Shires
Verity
Lorenzo PD. Radcliff
Bernard R. Matheny
F. L. Alexander
George T. Dailey
Nelsonville
John Johnson
Sharples
Wolfburg
York Township
Elmer F. Jones
August B. Gordes
Milk Grading Complete for Athens County Distributors
Milk grading of distributors in Athens County was announced by Dr. H M Boocks health commissioner. Grades are based on plant inspections, handling processing and distributions plus chemical and bacteriological milk tests. Grade A pasteurized awarded to Bennett Co Athens J T Hope Athens Broughton Dairy Marietta Imperial Ice Cream Co Athens Easler's Dairy Athens Nelsonville Pure Milk Co Nelsonville and Parkersburg Creamery Co Parkersburg W Va.
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Athens County
H. M. Boocks
United States Public Health Service
Bennett Co
Athens
J. T. Hope
Broughtong Dairy
Marietta
Imperial Ice Cream Co
Easler’s Dairy
Nelsonville Pure Milk Co
Nelsonville
Parkersburg Creamery Co
Parkersburg
W. Va
15 Model Airplanes Disappear in Contest
Cleveland authorities search for 45 model airplanes that vanished during a Sunday Junior Air Races event. About 1900 planes entered despite ideal conditions. Most aircraft were believed down within 10 miles of Solon Airport. one was found 18 miles away in a backyard.
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Cleveland
Solon
Auto Fender Skirts Stolen in Athens Incident
Willard Smith of Nelsonville reported to city police that fender skirts from his 1951 model car were stolen while the auto was parked outside a tavern in east Athens Saturday night. It was the first reported accessory theft since an outbreak weeks ago. Police said no progress had been made in solving the thefts.
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Willard Smith
Nelsonville
Athens
Million Dollar Pipeline Nears Completion in Holmes Area
Ohio Fuel Gas Company advances a $982000 pipeline project to add 8.2 billion cubic feet of underground storage across Holmes Ashland and Wayne counties. The line connects to the Weaver station in Richland county and links five wells to a new 20 inch main. The Shamrock Construction Co. builds the line while Ohio Fuel crews lay smaller lines and prepare a new compressor site. Gas storage supports winter heating needs with cushion gas and seasonal supply from the southwest.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Holmes
Ashland
Wayne Counties
F. W. Phillips
Athens
Ohio Fuel
Weaver
Richland County
Shamrock Construction Co
Lansing
Mich
New
Ohio Wells
Ohio
Southwest
Wellington
Pavonia
Knox
Benton
Rites set for Tuesday for Mrs. Lydia Gaston
Mrs. Lydia Adeline Gaston 54 died Saturday evening at Shelter ing Arms Hospital after illness at a daughter’s home in Athens. Survived by three daughters and three sons including Ira C. Gaston Jr and Eldon, with six grandchildren. Burial in Coolville Cemetery after services at White Funeral Home Coolville Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. conducted by Elder C R Spangler.
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Lydia Adeline Gaston
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Aglena Weekley
Hanlin Ave
Margery Carpenter
Enon
Caroline Fields
Judy Ann Gaston
Ira C. Gaston, Jr
Miami
Fla
Lydia Dye
the Plains
Harrison Dye
Riley Dye
Coolville
Lucy Milhoan
Martha Coakley
Carroll
Litha Chalfant
Frost
Bernice Dye
The
Plains
White Funeral
C. R. Spangler
Coolville Cemetery
Banks Ask Court To Set Deed Aside
First National Bank of Nelsonville petitions Common Pleas Court to void a 1950 property transfer from Mrs. William Stalder to her husband Athens Township land, claiming the move was to defraud creditors and requesting the deed be set aside and the property sold to satisfy a $1775.45 judgment. Defendants listed include Dolly Eva Stalder also known as Eva Stalder and her husband William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
First National Bank of
Nelsonville
William Stalder
Stalder
Athens Township
Dolly Eva Stalder
Fya
Eva Stalder
William
Attempted Assault Charge Dismissed in Guysville Court
Herbert Paul, 50, of Guysville had an attempted criminal assault charge dismissed Saturday by Mayor Peter B. Seel due to insufficient evidence. Court records indicate no conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Paul
Guysville
Peter B. Seel
Unexpected Visitor Delivers Door Window Into Living Room
Mrs. G. J. Fink Sr. visited neighbor Mrs. G. J. Stone with a door, a window, a flower box and concrete blocks from the Stone home. Her new car and driving instructor accompanied her. The instructor notes Fink stepped on the accelerator instead of brakes, sending the car into the Stone living room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. Va
G. J. Fink Sr
G. J. Stone
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Ass'n Houck & VanDyke
Donald K. Barstow
Seiple & Kempton
Id. M. Goddard
M. Gill
Dwight H. Rutherford
Earl F. Mathews, Inc
Fr. R. Murphey and Son Co, B. Dillon Guinther Insurance Agen. Gliouster
Nelsonville, Ohio
Oakley Insurance Agency
E. State St. Athens, O
Sgt. Kovaleski
Ssgt
Washington
Robert Hollingsworth
Main
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Gaston
Banks
Court
Prery
Goodyear
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
St.Josep Etait
Mac
Houck & van Dyke
Dial
Athens County Savings & Loan Co
Masonic Temple
Tel
Householder
Kerr-Hunter
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