Slugger Nabbed In Meter Tampering Case In Athens
Patrolman Fred James, patrolling E Washington St, spots a slug in a parking meter and arrests Chester Brown, 34, who admits slugging meters. Police find three nickel wrappers and slugs in Brown's car. Brown pleads guilty, fined 20 dollars plus costs, five day jail term suspended. Chief Grogan notes slugs have plagued meters for two years. Temperatures range from high 41 to low 60 degrees.
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James
Athens
Chester Brown
Brown
W. P. Mickle
Joseph B. Grogan
Right to enjoy drinks varies with democratic spirit
The piece argues that people may drink beer, Coke, buttermilk, or coffee on occasion and each person is entitled to personal preferences. It emphasizes respecting these choices as part of democratic understanding and resists uniformity.
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Sandy Johnson
Buzz Ellis
Athens Girls Hurt in Fall from Horse
A 12 year old Athens girl suffered a fractured skull and an 11 year old companion sustained arm and shoulder abrasions after both fell from a horse at the county fair grounds riding circle. Betty Beckley was in fair condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital with improved status noted this morning.
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Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Betty Beckley
Paul Beckley
Northwood Drive
Beckley
Nancy Cutler
B. F Cutler
Roosevelt Drive
Miss Beckley
Miss Cutler
Fairgrounds
Give— Foundation
Speed Effect On Auto Stops Is Analyzed
A safety release from Athens Post 5 of the State Highway Patrol warns that faster driving increases stopping distance. Cpl Robert Hendersohn cites emergency perception and reaction times from the A AMVA and NSC, noting 40 to 50 mph require longer distances to stop.
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Cpl
Robert Hendersohn
Athens Post 5
State Highway Patrol
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
National Safety Council
Exams Announced For Federal Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announced exams for farm credit examiner and photographer in Washington DC and vicinity. Salaries range from 3825 to 5400 and 2650 to 3825 dollars respectively. Details and applications available from F D Higgins, local secretary, in the post office.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Farm Credit
Washington, D. C
F. D. Higgins
Gillott Divorce Suit Alleges Wilful Absence
A divorce action filed in common pleas court charges Viola June Gillott with wilful absence from Ray Gillott for more than three years. The couple wed March 9 1943. In a separate matter, Frank Power, 56, Logan, was fined five dollars and costs after speeding 47 mph on Union Street.
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Ray Gillott
Viola June Gillott
Common Pleas Court
Muskingum President To Be Graduation Speaker
President Robert N. Montgomery of Muskingum College will address about 275 graduates at the Ohio University summer session commencement on Saturday August 12. The class includes 6 master’s candidates and 212 bachelor’s degree recipients, and the total for the term will approach 1500, a school record. The outdoor program at 3 p.m. features a procession, chimes, and musical numbers by the summer band. John C. Baker will preside and award degrees.
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Robert N. Montgomery
Muskingum College
Ohio University
McGuffy Elms
College Green
Cutler Hall
John C. Baker
Memorial Auditorium
Glad to Tell Others Supports Sheltering Arms Drive
Ethel Carpenter recovering after ear fibroid removal and seven week operation period praises Sheltering Arms Hospital. She ran the Athens State Hospital beauty shop until Oct 1949 and plans to back the 1950 fundraising drive ending July 31 led by Harold Wise and about 150 women solicitors.
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Ethel Carpenter
Miss Carpenter
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens State Hospital
West State St
Sheltering Arms
Morgan
State Hospital
Harold Wise
Two Persons Fined On Driving Charges
Two people were fined after city police arrests for driving violations Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ellen Kiser of 12 Poplar St pleaded guilty to driving without an operator's license and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Howard M. Guess of 110% W. Union St was arraigned Thursday on a lattice to halt for a traffic light. he pleaded guilty and costs were suspended.
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W. P. Mickle
Ellen Kiser
Poplar St
Howard M. Guess
Union St
Electric firm awarded 335.45 in Athens court action
Loretta N Walsh of Walsh Electric Co Athens received 335.45 and costs in a common pleas court action against Dorothy Stalder of Dot s Do Nut Shop Athens. Suit sought payment for electric equipment and installations purchased July 30 and August 13 1949. Columbus State game protectors may carry firearms per Attorney General ruling by Herbert S Duffy.
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Loretta N. Walsh
Walsh Electric Co
Athens
Common Pleas Court
Dorothy Stalder
Dot
Columbus
Herbert S. Duffy
Columbus Firm Sues For Payment Over Truck Body Purchases
Harry J. Reynolds and Associates Inc of Columbus files suit in common pleas court against Raymond E. Cuckier for 334 dollars plus costs and interest. The petition alleges a truck body, accessories and parts were purchased with no suitable repayments made.
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Common Pleas Court
Harry J. Reynolds and Associates, Inc
Columbus
Raymond E. Cuckier
Five Couples Apply for Hospital Marriage Licenses
A series of marriage license applications listed several couples with ages and hometowns including Herman Burchfield and Evelyn Wilson of Chauncey and Millfield respectively, Byron Sprague and Dorothy Hughes of Coshocton and Athens, and others from Athens and Coolville. The document notes ages from 17 to 74 and residences in Athens, Millfield, Coolville, River Edge New Jersey, and related routes.
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Herman Fletcher Burchfield
Chauncey
Evelyn Mae Wilson
Millfield
Byron Dale Sprague
Coshoeton
Dorothy Gladys Hughes
Athens
William Milton Warner
Janet Lucille Dowler
James Richard Courchene
River Edge
New Jersy
Dorothy Jean Davies
Milford
Franklin Griffin
Garnett Marie Cowdery
Coolville
Eliphus Selby
Nevada
Final Hospital Reports Sought in Sheltering Arms Campaign
Chairman Harold Wise urged solicitors of the Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation to file final reports by Friday at 3 p m Contributions at the close of business Wednesday totaled 7839 37 with 611 contributors listed in the drive.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation
Harold Wise
Teaching Jobs Listed Across Northeastern Ohio
Over 100 teaching jobs in northeastern Ohio are listed with the Ohio State Employment Service. Frank J Collopy, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Administrator, says qualifications vary from college degree and state teacher's certificate to temporary certificates. Sixty seven elementary positions offer salaries from 2000 to 2400 dollars annually. High school posts span commerce English home economics physical education industrial arts social science music and Latin. Details available at the Ohio State Employment Service Athens office 25 N Court St.
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Ohio
Ohio State Employment Service
Frank J Collopy
Bureau of
Columbus
OSES
Athens
N. Court St
Collopy
Births at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lt. Col. and Mrs. Glen H. Gardner of Athens announce a son. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snedden of Athens announce a son. Admitted: Mrs. Blanche Lucas of Glouster, Betty Beckley of Athens, Mrs. Faye Ashcraft of Guysville. Discharged: Mrs. Pearl Beveridge of New Marshfield, Mrs. Grace Romine of Athens, Mrs. Ethel R. Sargent of Athens, Helen Cavanaugh of Athens. Hospital. 1 E-Foundation
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Glen H. Gardner
Athens
Robert Snedden
Blanche Lucas
Glouster
Betty Beckley
Faye Ashcraft
Guysville
Pearl Beveridge
New Marshfield
Grace Romine
Ethel R. Sargent
Helen Cavanaugh
E—Foundation
Drunken Driving Cases Rise in Athens County in 1950
Officials report a sharp rise in alcohol related driving offenses in Athens County during the first half of 1950. Court arraignments in common pleas and the mayor’s court exceed 1949 totals, with fines rising from 100–110 dollars to 150–200 dollars and new jail terms up to 30 days. Driving suspensions also lengthen.
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Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Athens
Phyllis A. LaVelle
W. P. Mickle
Common Pleas
Roy D. Williams
Mickle
State Highway Patrol
Athens Police
Sheriff's Department
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