Blackburn Crash Hurts 2 Persons
Nancy H OConnor 26 and her 16 year old passenger Linda Blenk O Connor both of Chester were treated and released from Sheltering Arms Hospital Tuesday evening for injuries from a two car collision on S Blackburn Road in front of the Bob Ramsey residence. Driver of the second auto was Francis Conrath 54 of 437 Richland Ave. The cars headed opposite directions and left fenders collided at a point where two autos cannot pass. No charges were filed. In a separate one car crash on County Road 48 two miles north of County Road 38 Barbara Laughlin 19 of McKeesport Pa drove a station wagon which rolled onto its top. Her passenger Ellen Mahaffy 19 of Morning Sun Iowa was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy H. O'Connor
Chester
Linda Blenk O'Connor
Sheltering Arms Hospital
S. Blackburn Road
Bob Ramsey
Robert Allen
Barbara Laughlin
McKeesport
N. College St
Sheriff's
Ellen Mahaffy
Morning Sun
Iowa
Bloom Fined For Contributing To Delinquency Of Minor
Robert Irving Bloom, 22, of 231 N Lancaster St jailed July 1 on a police charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, freed after paying a $200 fine and court costs. He was an Ohio University student and had pleaded innocent to buying and using hallucinogenic drugs June 22 in front of a 17 year old. The original sentence of 60 days with 30 suspended for one year was amended to 15 days remaining. Three others await court rulings from related arrests after a June 22 incident following Bloom’s case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Irving Bloom
Lancaster St
Bloom
Ohio University
State Highway Patrol
Quiet Title Action Filed in Athens County Court
Three Waterloo Township residents Maude McDonald David Arnold and Christina Arnold filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court a quiet title action to real estate and deed reforms. Defendants include P R Devore Bertha A Devore Myr Woods Florence Woods Ned Mary Dorothy Everett Leonard Gould Clem W Thurman Cora Thurman Joseph Reese Wesley Bates Carl McKibben Iva McKibben Henry Pahla and Mahala Pahla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Athens County
Property transfers across Athens and nearby towns in acres
Numerous deeds record transfers involving Athens Glouster and Rome with buyers and sellers listed including Donald K Carew Charles M Overby and others. Properties range from 4 to 45 acres including lots in Russell s Addition Deanville and Jem Heights plus several parcels in Athens and adjacent townships.
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Donald K. Carew
Athens
Charles M. Overby
An- Ridge
Robert C Chute
George R. Evans
Verre C. Evans
E. H. Woolworth
Dow W Davis, Jr. Glouster
Arnold L. Maxwell
Leila J. Maxwell
Poteskala
Glouster
W. J. Driver
Gene C. Noble
Stewart
Rome
Baer FS & Gm
Adn
Ce Jr
Howard Antle
Soehabla
Leslie Dennis
Leeta Dennis
Russell
Glousiar
Maarvin
Philips
Richard S. Moy
Marvin S. Phillips
Richard $. Moyer
William D. Bunch
Charles A
Povl
Daniel Peart
Barbara Pearl
Douglas K. Adie
Dolores Athens
John A. Olsen
R. Leslie Cornwell
New Officers Chosen by Legion Post in Racine
RACINE The American Legion Post 602 met at their hall recently. Officers elected include Brooks Sayre as commander Elmer Pickens first vice commander Willie Guinther second vice commander Virgil Walker adjutant Francis Webb finance officer William Hoback chaplain Eugene Holter three year trustee Gerald Simpson two year trustee and other posts. A flag donation was made to the Children’s Home at Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
American Legion
Pomeroy
Brooks Sayre
Elmer Pickens
Willie Guinther
Virgil Walker
Francis Webb
William Hoback
Eugene Holter
Gerald Simpson
Head Start Pupils Visit Evans Farm
Middleport Head Start pupils and teachers toured Bob Evans Farm near Gallipolis. They saw the train caboose, animal sections with peacocks and goats, and met Patrolman Richard Hayes who advised on street safety and bicycle riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Skinner
Jean Taylor
Bob Evans
Gallipolis
Kathy Powell
Celeste Bush
Richard Hayes
Slap on Bottom During Royal Childhood Reported in 1930s
An elderly ex postal worker recalls Queen Elizabeth II at age 13 prying at his toolkit in a London home. He says a quick slap on the bottom was given after she persisted, with the queen mother reportedly pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Albert Tippele
Elizabeth II
Duchess of York
King George VI
Tippele
British Post Office
Duke of York
Elizabeth
Tieppele
Stolen 1968 Auto Recovered Near Logan Creek
A 1968-model car stolen in a suspected getaway was later found submerged in a creek near Route 93 one mile south of Logan. State police chased the vehicle after a U turn to avoid a traffic stop. the car crashed and parts were stripped. The vehicle belonged to Frank Johnson of Nelsonville.
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Hocking County
Johnson
Athens Sidewalk Sale Scheduled On Friday
Athens Retail Merchants Association plans a Friday sidewalk sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most Athens merchants will participate with front display of merchandise. The event, approved by the city council, features first quality goods to clear stock and welcome new items.
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Athens
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Drach
Traffic Fines in Athens Municipal Court Report
Don C. Moore of Athens Route 1 was fined 50 dollars and costs for a street operation violation. David T. Timm of Athens Route 2 received fines totaling 8 dollars plus 2 dollars costs for signage disregard and license issues with costs suspended. Karen E. Roehrich of Fargo North Dakota was fined 10 dollars with costs suspended for failure to maintain a safe following distance.
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Don C. Moore
Athens
David T. Timm
Karen E. Roehrich
Fargo
N. D
Auto Club Drives For Orphans Outing
The Automobile Club of Southern Ohio asks its 26000 members for donations to fund the Orphans Outing on August 14. Dr. Edward Penson says the club has taken children from area homes to the Scioto County Fair for 28 years. Donations may be sent to 710 Waller St Portsmouth or to the Athens branch.
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The
Automobile Club of
Southern Ohio
Edward Penson
Auto Club
Scioto County Fair
Waller St
Portsmouth
Athens
Five Day Forecast With Warm Temperatures Ahead
Five day outlook shows temperatures above normal from Thursday through Monday with daily highs from the mid 80s in the north to lower 90s in central and south. Nighttime lows range mid 40s to lower 70s. Humidity will be high on Thursday and Friday, easing over the weekend. Rain chances include 0.5 to 1 inch from Friday through Monday as showers or thundershowers.
Ohio U ROTC Cadets Train At Indiantown Gap and Fort Benning
Ohio University reports 136 cadets nationwide in ROTC training this summer. At Indiantown Gap Military Reservation 108 advanced cadets train. 102 completed first year and will become seniors in Athens. Six graduates attend camp under a delayed arrangement. all will be commissioned after six weeks. An additional 28 cadets train at Fort Benning entering Army ROTC via a two year program.
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Ohio University
Reserve Officer Training Corps
U. S
William W. Bohn
Ohio U
Indiantown Gap Military Reservation
Annville
Bohn
Athens
Ohio
Carl H. Denbow
Lee C. Soltow
Pennsylvania
Fort Benning
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Blackburn
Francis Conrath
Richland Ave
Robert Bloom
Feminique Hygiene
Deodorant
Legion
Evans Farm
Liz
David Miller
Cuerme @ Hill Apartments
Kathryn Miller
Strathmore Blvd
Henry Gross
Webber Coolville
Lewis Coolville
Creek
Charmin
Borden’s Glacier Club
Peanut Brittle
Sophie Mae
America
Cindy
R.P.M. Records
Barnes-Hind
SupeRx Drugs, Inc
George Drach
Court Street
Ohio U. Rotc
Indiantown Gap
Vernon R. Alden
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