George Washington Highway Association Elects Officers in Chillicothe
Officers of the George Washington Highway Association were elected in the Ross County probate court room Chillicothe Charles J McCarthy was re elected president with Harper C Pendry as vice president Other officers include Garrett S Dill and Douglas Pinkerton secretary and treasurer W E Underwood E Leo Koester M C Rosster L A Becker director Athens delegates A E Whaley Fred H Sands R E Stephenson attended Slated studies for three state highway divisions are underway Affiliation with the Route 50 Association was deferred until plans are completed
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George Washington Highway Association
Ross County
Chillicothe
Charles J. McCarthy
Harper C. Pendry
Athens
Garrett S. Dill
Douglas Pinkerton
W. E. Underwood
Rockland
E. Leo Koester
Cincinnati
M. C. Rosster
Loveland
L. A. Becker
Fayettesville
Pendry
A. E. Whaley
Fred H. Sands
R. E. Stephenson
McCarthy Hotel
Ohio
Support of Small Business Urged At Regional Council Dinner
Harry M. Miller of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric urged support for small businesses before more than 100 Southeastern Ohio Regional Council members at a dinner in the Ohio University Center. He noted the eight counties’ resources, stability, and need to foster small enterprises to curb population loss and sustain regional growth. Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins and Mayor Peter B. Seel attended, and the event featured musical numbers and remarks on regional goals and OU Center use.
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Harry M. Miller
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Southeastern Ohio Regional Council
Ohio University Center
Southeastern Ohio
Miller
Ohio Valley
United States
Thomas A. Jenkins
Peter B. Seel
Roger
Columbus and
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Athens
KR. J. Grueser
Roger Connor
McBee Co
Wayne Foster
SEO Council
Messenger Newsphoto
Forty Athens boys to leave Sunday for YMCA Camp Nelson Dodd
Forty Athens youths will depart Sunday for the first session of YMCA Camp Nelson Dodd at Brinkhaven. The group, about half of the 77-enrolment for four camp periods, raised funds via selling candy and scrap paper to cover fees. Notable contributors include Dr. Edward A. Sprague and local clubs. the Athens YMCA Committee arranged travel.
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Athens
Nelson Dodd
Brinkhaven
Robert Lance
Southern Ohio Y
Lance
Y Groups
Ohio
YMCA
Jet
Golden Arrows
Edward A. Sprague
Athens Rotary Club
Athens Kiwanis
Athens Ymca
Walter Cornwell
H. B. Boles
Lewis McBride
Botanist Advises Flower Thrip Control For Athens Roses
Dr. Arthur H Blackle of Ohio University warns a flower thrip infestation threatens Athens rose gardens. He outlines containment methods including enclosing plants, early spraying, and various chemical regimens with DDT Lindane and lead arsenate.
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Athens Rose Gardens
Arthur H. Blckle
Ohio University
Division of Plant Industry
Two Divorce Suits Filed In Common Pleas Court
Two petitions for divorce were filed in Common Pleas Court. Shirley Morris seeks custody and support for their child and restoration of her maiden name Minerd as she alleges her husband William J. Morris is confined at Mansfield Reformatory. they married June 16 1952 in Columbus and have one child. Adriene Moore seeks alimony and an injunction against Wendell G. Moore and Bank of Athens to stop interference with home and joint funds. they married June 13 1930 and have two adult children.
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Common Pleas Court
Shirley Morris
William J. Morris
Mansfield Reformatory
Columbus
Minerd
Adriene Moore
Wendell G. Moore
Bank of Athens
Mercury Reaches 94 Degrees Twice This Week in Athens
U S observer Cr. L. Colmer reports Athens hit 94 degrees again after Tuesday. Rain totaling 1.1 inches earlier in the week kept the weather lively. Lows around 70 last night. 11 am reading 82. Hamley Run's E M Poston Plant averaged two degrees cooler with a high of 92 and a low of 68.
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Athens
Cr. L. Colmer
U. S
E. M. Poston
Hamley Run
Driver Hurt As Car Collides With Circus Truck
Kentucky man John H. Rigdon, 47, Ashland, Ky., was treated and released after colliding with a semi-trailer carrying circus animals at the Route 50 144 junction in Coolville. The truck operated by Mary C. Villemarie, 39, of Tifton Ga., was turning into the Coolville baseball field when the crash occurred near 11 p.m. No animals were injured.
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Kentucky
Coolville
John H. Rigdon
Ashland
Camden-Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Rigdon
Mary C. Villemarie
Tifton
Coolville Baseball Field
Youngster Doused as Students Pay Fines
Two Ohio University students from Scott Quadrangle faced Municipal Court for disturbing the peace. Don Clark was found guilty and fined $5 plus costs, while Don McBride, originally innocent, pled guilty and paid $6 plus costs after police said they doused a seven year old boy who they claimed was disturbing them during study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Don Clark
Don McBride
Scott Quadrangle
Eisenhower to vacation in Denver this summer
A Lowry Air Force Base spokesman says President Eisenhower will vacation in Denver this summer, following the pattern of the past two years.
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Denver
Lowry Air Force Base
Eisenhower
AHS Graduates Receive Diplomas At 95th Commencement
Ninety nine Athens High School seniors earned diplomas as the 95th graduating class. Wilfred E. Borne delivered the main address, urging individual initiative and faith in youth. Rev. Roger M. Rice Jr. gave the invocation and benediction. Principal Tho mann recommended the class to Superintendent Barker for diploma awards. Music solos and instrumental pieces complemented the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Wilfred E. Borne
First Baptist Church
Bluffton
Indiana
District of Columbia administers first biracial teacher exam
Washington report states that both black and white candidates sat the citys inaugural biracial examination for teaching positions in grade and junior high schools.
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Washington
District of Columbia
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Joe D. Mechem
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Harold Loos
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Larry Mitchell
Pearl Tucker
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Curtis Malone
David Martin
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Earl Tucker
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Amon
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Uniaperial Ice Cream Division
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Harold Porter
Ohio Division of Plant Industry
M. T. Vermillion
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AHS
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