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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1956

Page

7

City Fire Fighting Force Farm Plans Are Approved

Fire Chief Charles W. Delton accepts resignation of long-term fireman Clyde Smith effective August 15 1949. Smith cites regrets and seeks better pay. Shortage of manpower worsens as two veteran members leave within months.

Charles W. Deltonceptance Anoth Sig Sar Clyde Smith Smith Harry Dalton Athens ‘State Hospital Athens Dalton Ucusensos Civil Services

Spring St Resident Dies in Athens County

Mrs. Cora McConkey age 79 of Spring St died Wednesday afternoon at Hillcrest Rest Home after a year of ill health. Born in West Virginia she lived 49 years in Athens County and 35 in Athens. member of Clark Chapel Methodist Church. Survived by husband S ater and nephew Earl McConkey. Services 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes Funeral Home. burial West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after Friday noon.

Cora McConkey S Spring St Hillcrest Rest Home West Virginia McConkey Athens County Athens Clark Chapel Dowler - Ferguson - Hughes Gilbert Courtney West Union Street

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