Police Seek Driver After Dairy Truck Hit and Run
Athens police and state troopers search Friday for a dairy truck involved in a hit and run on BE. State St. The left side of Irene Mane 24 of 121 State St. damaged when sideswiped by the truck around 8 30 pm. A witness followed the truck to a stockyard near the city limits and gave the license to police. The truck owner listed as J L Nice Store, driver unknown at the time. An affidavit charging rock taxes operation was filed by Miss Evana City police. Also a minor accident on Court in front of Altman Store Thursday evening. Robert West 19 of Union St. backed from a place and struck a vehicle owned by A Queenan. Queenan car had a damaged right front fender. Reasie Love 33 of Athens Route 2 pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct in Mayor William P. Mickle's court. hearing postponed to Saturday to allow witnesses. Nese Guy Campbell 50 was fined 10 and costs after guilty to intoxication, arrested Thursday night.
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State St
Irene Mane
Potice
J L. Nice
Rock Texs
Miss Evana
Altman
Robert West
Union St
A. Queenan
University
Queenan
Reasie Love
William P. Mickle
Guy Campbell
Coats
Baccalaureate Services Set Sunday at Athens High
Athens High hosts baccalaureate Sunday at 8 p m with Ohio University professor Horace T Houf delivering The Courage to Live. Seniors receive diplomas June 9 as Girls Chorus and soloists perform pieces including Violin Concerto in D minor.
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Athens
Horace T. Houf
Ohio University
Mendelssohn
Miriam Clippinger
Dorothy Clutter
Carl Conrad
Ippolitoff-Ivanoff
Sam Henderson
Hubert Koker
Stainer
Hamiien
Sam Carpenter
Bruch
Bonnie Herron
Malotte
Second Baseman Sought After Injury Hits McBee Sales School
The McBee Sales School softball team seeks a new second baseman after regular player R. J. Coleman broke a small bone above the ankle during a practice at 20 S College St. Coleman, 39, from the Dallas office, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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McBee Sales School
Keystone
Factory Nine
R. J. Coleman
Dallas
Tex
S. College St
Coleman
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens High School Band outdoor concert finale at Village Square
The Athens High School Band performed an outdoor concert on the school grounds before about 250 people. Under W C Fingerhut and student director Paul Lehman the program featured brisk march selections and Sousa tunes, ending with Manhatten Beach. The event capped a year with the band earning top ratings in all-state competition.
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Paul J. Gapp
Athens High School
W. C. Fingerhut
Paul Lehman
Sullivan
Sousa
Athens Naval Reserve unit trains in Carnegie Hall rooms
Athens Volunteer Composite Naval Reserve Unit will hold training sessions in the basement of Ohio University’s Carnegie Hall. Commander Robert Worthman said permission was granted by Col. William H. Spiedel. The newly organized unit, with enlistments open, met last night to view training cruise films. next session is June 9 at 8 p.m.
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Athens
Ohio University
Carnegie Hall
Robert Worthman
William H. Spiedel
Navy
Barnhart files for divorce in Common Pleas court
Elizabeth Barnhart of Nelsonville files for divorce from Earl Barnhart in Common Pleas court alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The couple married March 1937 in Greenup Kentucky and have three minor children. petition seeks divorce and support for the three children.
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Elizabeth Barnhart
Common Pleas
Earl Barnhart
Nelsonville
Greenup
Hay preservation tests at Cornell show curing matters most
County Extension Agent Ross Wright reports three Cornell tests found hay that is too wet or improperly cured remains moldy and unsuitable for feed even after preservative treatment. Preservatives do not fix badly cured hay.
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Cornell University
Ross Wright
Government dental officer posts announced in civil service
Examinations for dental officer positions in the federal health service with salaries from 4479 to 7432 a year have been announced by the U S Civil Service Commission. W H Oldfield, local secretary, will supply details and application blanks at the post office.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
W. H. Oldfield
Shelter notes from Athens and surrounding towns
A list of doctors and patients noting accidents and medical procedures. Names include Richard Coleman of Athens with an accident, Ann Lewis Venters of Chauncey undergoing medical care, David Ogle of McArthur Route 2 with minor surgery, Forrest A Fuller of Nelsonville, Joe Binderbasin in Jacksonville, Mrs Florence Parker of Glouster, Mrs Ina Coleman of Athens, Mrs Dorothy Stalder of Chauncey, and Baby boy Loudner of Buchtel.
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Richard Coleman
Athens
Ann Lewis Venters
Chauncey
David Ogle
McArthur
Forrest A. Fuller
Nelsonville
Joe Binderbasin
Jacksonville
Florence Parker
Glouster
Ina Coleman
Dorothy Stalder
Charges Dropped for D E Morrison in Worthless Check Case
Athens Route 3 resident D E Morrison faced withdrawal of charges after prosecutors noted lack of evidence. The court records indicate the case was dismissed for insufficient proof regarding the alleged counterfeit or worthless checks.
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D. E. Morrison
Athens
Six Councils To Take Part in K of C Program
Knights of Columbus councils from six towns will join in a joint initiation Sunday in Eagle's Hall. Athens Caldwell Marietta Pomeroy New Lexington and Parkersburg will participate with Caldwell conferring the first degree at 1 p.m. New Lexington handling the second and District Deputy Henry Holden of Columbus presiding over the third.
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Knights of Columbus
Eagle's Hall
Athens
Caldwell
Marietta
Pomeroy
New Lexington
Parkersburg
Henry Holden
Columbus
Rebekah and Odd Fellows to Attend Memorial Service
Members of the Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges will attend Sunday services at Coolville Methodist Church officers announced today. The group gathering is set for a one o clock p.m. Memorial service in Coolville.
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Coolville
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows Lodges
Coolville Methodist Church
Chauncey Man Sentenced to Ohio Penitentiary
Clarence Burns, 34, was sentenced to three years probation in January term proceedings for non support and violation of probation. Records show Burns failed to provide child support since indictment.
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Chauncey Man
Friday
Ohio
Clarence Burns
Burns
Agnes Cooney Dies at 71 After Surgery Stay
Agnes Cooney 71 died Friday at her daughter’s home in Millfield Route 1 after recent surgery. Survived by husband John (d. 1926), four daughters, a son, two sisters, two brothers, and many grandchildren. Requiem Mass Monday 9 am at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. burial Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday noon at Jagers funeral home.
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Agnes Cooney
Millfield
Joan
Lancaster
Weather Update Reports Warmth Reaching 87 Degrees
Mercury rose to 87 degrees after a warm Thursday afternoon. Friday morning saw temperatures climb to 76, with a reading of 51 last night. Hocking River stage stood at 3.00 feet today.
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France
Hocking River
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Albany
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