Life of Athens County pastor chronicled in Hocking Valley Iron Man
Dr. Hunter Beckelhymer narrates the life of Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney of Chauncey in a privately printed book distributed through his parish churches. The narrative follows a day in June 1950, tracing his parish duties, railroad work, and memories from Chauncey to Greens Run including the 1932 Chauncey mine strike and 1930 Millfield mine disaster.
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Athens County
Hocking Valley
Hunter Beckelhymer
Hiram Christian Church
Gilbert B. Courtney
Chauncey
Courtney
Betty Jane
Courtneys
Millfield
Trimble
Taylor Ridge
Greens Run
Armitage
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Chauncey Mine
Doan's Pills Offer Fast Relief For Backache And Pain
Advertised Doan's Pills promise rapid relief from nagging backache headaches and muscular pains. The ad claims a soothing effect on bladder irritation and mild diuretic action. It touts improved sleep and 60 years of use, urging readers to ask for the large size.
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Dean
Doan
Death of Danny Robinson nephew of local residents
Mr and Mrs Clifton Swaim announce the death of their nephew Danny Robinson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Robinson of South Bend He had leukemia for three years and is survived by two sisters and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Floyd Robinson former Athens County residents
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Clifton Swaim
S. May Ave
Danny Robinson
Harry Robinson
South Bend
Floyd Robinson
Athens County
Rupel Perkins Rites Held
Funeral services for Rupel A. Perkins former Athens resident were held in New York with burial in Furcliff Cemetery. He died of a heart attack May 27 in New York. He was born in New London Missouri and moved to Athens as a child.
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Rupel A. Perkins
Athens
New York
Furcliff
City
Mr. Perkins
New London
Archie
Maggie Perkins
Athens High School
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Kansas Northwestern University
Virginia State College
Rupel, Jr
Southeastern Ohio
Tuesday Rain Frees Up Forecasted Temperatures
Weather bulletin notes cloudy cooler conditions after welcome rain. Report lists a 4 am temperature of 70 degrees and an early low of 63 with Tuesday’s high reaching 83 and rainfall totaling 0.43 inches. The report cites US. Observed data from Colmer.
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CL. Colmer
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Athens Area
Paul E Nease 22 of Coolville road construction and Bettina S Boston 17 of Coolville student. Clarence E Riley 22 Athens laborer and Josephine M Vessalo 17 Athens student. Jerald D Lee 23 Athens student and Virginia D True 22 Athens student. Richard Loerky 23 Athens economic consultant and Cecily A Jukes 20 Athens student.
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Paul E. Nease
Coolville
Bettina S. Boston
Clarence E. Riley
Athens
Josephine M. Vessalo
Jerald D. Lee
Virginia D. True
Richard Loerky
Cecily A. Jukes
Public hearing error over zoning change noted in Athens
A Messenger report on a Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co zoning hearing to build an office in east Athens contained a misprint listing 3nd Williamson as opposed. Corrected records show Williamson favored the site over a manufacturing plant. The piece also lists local residents and births at Shelterin g Arms Hospital.
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Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
East Athens
Williamson
S. May Ave
Parking Tickets Bring Fines For Students
A traffic collision at FE State St and Graham Dr led to a citation for David T Harmon 22 of Columbus for failing to stop within the assured clear distance. Ohio University students Harold Bolshever and Peter G Diamond faced multiple parking ticket fines in Municipal Court. Additional drivers Donald W Bolen and James Duerhel were fined for highway parking, and Michael V Vorhis was fined for parking on Athens State Hospital grounds.
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David T Harmon
Columbus
Gary E. Dean
Amesville
FE. State St
Graham Dr
Harmon
Ohio University
Morris Ave
Harold Bolshever
Peter G. Diamond
Donald W. Bolen
Albany
James D. 3Uerhel
Cleveland
Athens State Hospital
Michael V. Vorhis
Athens
Five Drivers Fined by City and State Police
Five drivers were fined on traffic violations by city police and the State Highway Patrol. Alva Cramblett and P Perkins Hall each paid 15 dollars and costs for speeding. George B Juhasz 20 Cleveland also paid 15 for failing to stop within assured clear distance. Charles L Smith 53 The Plains paid 25 for having no operator license. David True McAfee 23 Athens paid 5 and costs for the same offense. Stephen W McClain 68 Athens Route 3 paid 10 and costs for failure to yield the right of way.
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Alva Cramblett
Perkins Hall
George B. Juhasz
Cleveland
Charles L. Smith
the Plains
David True McAfee
Athens
Stephen W. McClain
Ath ens County Auto Dealers See May Business Rise
May report from Mrs. Phyllis Cross, clerk of courts, shows Ath ens County auto dealers posted 1171 titles, beating April's 1050 and May 1961’s 1030. New car totals rose to 179, used cars 759, with fees of $1812.80 split between county and state. Breakdowns list trucks, station wagons, trailers, motorcycles, Jeeps, and other categories, while a separate item notes John W. Reed seeking a D-5 liquor permit in Nelsonville.
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Athens County
Phyllis Cross
FASTEETH Powder Strengthens False Teeth For Comfort
FASTEETH a pleasant alkaline powder holds dentures more firmly enabling easier eating and talking. Sprinkle a little on plates to reduce plate odor and avoid gummy gooey pasty taste or sensation. Available at drug counters.
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Lincoln
Athens, Ohio
Boge
Come
the Security Bank
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Richard Black
Clarence Hannah
Bowersville
Bobby Sanders
Terry Shields
George McLaughlin
Mulhall
Oklo
W. L. Zeigler
William Wilcox
Brent Hawk
Joe Bush
C.F. Slusher
Guysville
Alice Smathers
Buchtel
Willamson
Shirley Wilson
Debra Efaw
Robert Baur
Norman van Nest
Patricia Riley
Floyd Mace
Billy A. Riley
Mitchell Bloomfield
Patrol
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
John W. Reed
Nelsonville
Columbus Road
Athens Building Materials CO
Columbus Rd
Ummer
Shadow
The
Athens National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Shop
Altmans
Pinwale
Dacron
Frieze
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