Helicopters Prove Worth in Korea Public lecture at OU highlights helicopter uses
Marine Capt. Victor Armstrong told an Ohio University convocation in Memorial Auditorium that helicopters are vital for evacuating wounded behind enemy lines and for reconnaissance, rescue and artillery spotting. He described evacuations from 50 to 150 miles, noted air transport of injured to hospital ships, and predicted broader use in cities for mail service. Armstrong, awarded the Silver Star and carrying other wartime honors, was hosted by CAA and the Ohio Aviation Board with OU leaders introducing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor A. Armstrong
National Civil Aeronautics Administration
Memorial Auditorium
Armstrong
Marine Flyer
Los Angeles
Athens County consider s child guidance center proposal
Initial steps toward establishing a southeastern Ohio child guidance center in Athens County were taken at a Tuesday meeting. Officers include Joel Draper president and Rowena Sprout secretary. The project seeks federal Mental Hygiene Act funds to cover about two thirds of the cost.
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Athens County
Ohio
Joel Draper
Clarke Daily
Rowena Sprout
Victor Stanson
Columbus
Franklin County
Miss Sprout
Lions Told Value of Scout Work
Don Montoya of the Boy Scouts of America outlined the program's benefits for Athens area youths before the Lions Club. He noted a 2.5 percent membership paid staff ratio with many volunteers, and cited a Southern Ohio forest fire rescue by local scouts plus a 127000 acre Rocky Mountain camp that offers national participation and rugged camping adventures. Two new Lions Club members, Richard McClung and Charles Manderbach, were welcomed.
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Don Montoya
Boy Scouts of America
Athens Lions Club
Montoya
Ohio
West Virginia
Athens
Rocky Mountains
Richard McClung
Charles Manderbach
Absence and Neglect Cited In Divorce Petition
A divorce petition was filed in Common Pleas Court by Vian Guinther against Donald C Guinther. The complaint cites gross neglect and wilful absence, noting the couple married on October 20 1927.
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Common Pleas Court
Vian Guinther
Donald C. Guinther
East Side youngsters fund book gift for Sheltering Arms patients
A private campaign by young neighbors raised 210 dollars to buy children's storybooks for Sheltering Arms Hospital patients. The collectors, ages up to 9, canvassed the area and visited Mrs. Charlies H. Fulks to present the donations and select three books each for the hospital children.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
East Side
Charlies H. Fulks
Sunnyside Dr
Charles
Richard
Carl A. Frey
Shannon Ave
Susan
Robert Wren
S. Shannon Ave
Births at Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Births reported for Shelter Arms Hospital list a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Elliott of New Marshfield and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Landis of Athens. Several admissions include Charles Walraven of Athens Phoebe Sutton of Albany Blanche Green of Athens Geraldine Hope of Athens and more.
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Kenneth Elliott
New Marshfield
Fred Landis
Athens
Charles Walraven
Phoebe Sutton
Albany
Blanche Green
Morgan County Man Fined and Jailed for DUI
Morgan County man Joe M. Niceswanger 27 of McConnelsville was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail with driving rights suspended for six months by Common Pleas Court Judge Francis D. White. He was arrested June 2 by the State Highway Patrol for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. He pleaded innocent at a preliminary hearing, was free on bond, and today changed his plea to guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe M. Niceswanger
McConnelsville
Common Pleas Court
Francis D. White
State Highway Patrol
Niceswanger
Lieutenant Commander Homer T. Baird Leaves for Navy Training
Homer T. Baird, 30 Elmwood Place, departs for two weeks of naval training in Boston Mass He holds the rank of lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve and will be stationed at First Naval District Headquarters in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer T. Baird
Elmwood Place
Boston
Mass
Navy
Baird
Naval Reserve
First Naval District
Izaak Walton League Athens Chapter Meets Thursday
Athens Izaak Walton League chapter will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the cabin. Refreshments will be served, president E R Jacoby said.
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Athens
Izaak Walton League
E. R. Jacoby
Col Harold L. Kelly Jr Takes OU ROTC Command
Col Harold L. Kelly Jr, professor of military science at Ohio University, assumes command of OU ROTC Infantry and Quartermaster sections. He replaces Lt Col Glenn H. Gardner on leave as Gardner departs for Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth. Kelly, a Maryland native, began service in 1929, graduated in 1937, served in Europe, Germany, and with the Corps of Engineers, and now becomes OU’s senior professor of military science and tactics. He and his wife live at 257 East State Street with their seven year old daughter Betty Anne.
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Harold L. Kelly, Jr
Ohio University
Glenn H. Gardner
Command and General Staff
Ft. Leavenworth
Kans
Hydesville
Col Kelly
Maryland National Guard
University of Maryland
Ft. Knox
Corps of Engineers
Kelly
Germany
Ft. Benning
Gardner
Betty Anne
E. State St
Accidents Reported by Athens State Patrol
Two crashes were investigated within an hour on Route 33 south of Athens. Arvil Withlin, 18, Shade, was hit by Ronald Grady, 23, Racine, as Withlin turned right. Grady cited for reckless operation. Warren Gardner, 28, Lancaster, was rear ended by William Williams, 22, Columbus, while Gardner slowed to turn. Gardner and Williams cited or arrested. Theodore Balser, 21, Ripley WV, paid fine for crossing a painted centerline.
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Athens Post
State Highway Patrol
Athens
Arvil Withlin
Shade
Ronald Grady
Racine
Wiblin
Grady
W. P. Mickle
Warren Gardner
Lancaster
William Williams
Columbus
Logan
Gardner
Williams
Roger Friend
Theodore Balser
Ripley
W. Va
Mickle
Locomotive Hits Truck at Athens Crossing
An Athens Ice and Storage truck was damaged Tuesday morning when struck by Baltimore and Ohio locomotive Train No. 83 at the Race Street crossing. The truck driver Charles D. Beard Jr. 18 Athens Route 4 parked near the tracks while delivering to a store. Beard was fined 10 dollars and costs for parking within 10 feet of a railroad track by Mayor W. P. Mickle. Conductor on the train was L. N. Stone of Parkersburg and the engineer was L. G. Knost.
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Athens
Baltimore & Ohio
Race St
Charles D. Beard, Jr
L. N. Stone
Parkersburg
W. Va
L. G. Knost
Chillicothe
Beard
W. P. Mickle
OU Graduates Named to Staff
Two 1951 Ohio University graduates join the university staff in the dean of men’s office. Alvin Lindholm, assistant to the dean of men, leaves to teach after serving as student body president. Ted Olson, psychology graduate, becomes assistant head of residence overseeing all men’s dormitories and holds Tau Theta Chi and Alpha Phi Omega affiliations.
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Ohio University
Joe Dando
Alvin Lindholm
Lindholm
Nancy
Don Foulks
Lambda Chi Alpha
Sigma Delta Chi
Torch
J Club
H. Theodore
Ted) Olson
Olson
Theta Chi
Heidelberg College
Alpha Phi Omega
Former Buchtel Man Dies at Lancaster
Nelsonville obituary reports 89 year old John H. Turvey formerly of Buchtel died at the home of Mr and Mrs R A Bennett in Lancaster. Funeral arrangements are being made by Stout Funeral Home Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
John H. Turvey
Buchtel
R. A. Bennett
Lancaster
Stout Funeral Home
Mercury Reaches 92 Degrees On Tuesday
The article notes a high of 92 in the heat wave on Tuesday with a low of 64 the previous night and a morning reading of 79 at 9 a.m.
ROTC Officer Promoted to Lieut Colonel at OU
Maj Francis P Sweeney assistant professor of military science at Ohio University promoted to lieutenant colonel. He heads the ROTC Quartermaster section, now with OU cadets at Fort Lee Virginia summer camp. Promotion effective July 7 per orders received at OU.
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Francis P. Sweeney
Ohio University
OU Military Department
Sweeney
ROTC
Ft. Lee
Athens
Michigan
E. State St
Iron Mountain
Mich
University of Michigan
Third Infantry Division
Ft. Benning
Europe
American Graves Registration Command
Morale High In Korea Says Marine Pilot
Capt Victor A Armstrong a Marine helicopter pilot who visited Ohio University said morale of U S forces in Korea is high. He noted the soldiers want to come home but realize their duty and will stay the course while evacuating senior officers including General Walker and General Almond. Armstrong's career spans World War II and Korean service with extensive Far East experience.
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U. S
Korea
Victor A. Armstrong
Ohio University
Korean
Armstrong
General Walker
Almond
Pacific Theater
Far East
Tokyo
Shanghai
China
United States
South Korea
Mrs. Wickham Dies in Idaho at 97
Mrs. P. B. Wickham, 97, died at her daughter’s home in St. Maries Idaho. Funeral set for Saturday at another daughter’s home in Glen Allin North Dakota. She was mother of the late Mrs. Harry O Bleness of Athens. husband, another daughter, and a son had died earlier. grandson is Robert Wickham of Athens.
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P. B. Wickham
Linnie Wilson
St. Maries
Idaho
Inez Waechter
Glen Allin
N. Dak
Wickham
Harry O'’Bleness
Athens
Robert Wickham
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promote Digestive Flow
An ad explains the liver produces about two pints of bile daily and that blocked flow causes indigestion gas and discomfort. It promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as effective relief, claiming easy bile flow and urging readers to buy at drugstores for 87 cents.
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Carter
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John Gilbert
Civil Aeronautics Administration
R. E. Burwell
Ohio Aviation Board
John K. Graham
Athens Area
Edna Felt
George Christman
Dwight Rutherford
Amy Cutler
Helen Worstell
L. I. Goldberg
Willard Barker
Phil Woodworth
Victor Goedicke
Ilver
Union St
Waeue Waseu and
Ron Eace Peresiter
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Athens National Bank
Robert H. Moore
Vponald J. Knight
Huntington
Mabel Pugh
Geraldine Hope
Lillian Mathias
Gore
Anna Langer
James Daniel
Lawrence Alexander
Morgan County
Waltonians
Col. Kelly
St.Joseph Aspirin
Keystone
Macias
Roy E. Hawk & Co
CLINE
Athens, Ohio
Marine
Caromel
Berin
Ata
Athens Wine & Beer Store
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Earl Hooper
N. Court
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
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