Auto Theft Probe Narrows To One Suspect In Athens Area
Police hunt for Richard Morris 18 of Athens Route 5 after a stolen 1955 Ford from Beasley and Mathews Inc. sparked a statewide alarm. Three Morris brothers were later nabbed. one minor picked up as investigators combed Lodi Township and Shade area for the remaining occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Lodi Township
Richard Morris
Beasley and Mathews, Inc
Columbus Road
Nelsonville
Jones Buick Co
Charles L. Grimm
Lodi
Morris
Rooney
Councilman Resigns Post Amid Standpipe Land Dispute
The Athens council accepted Councilman Charles Leys resignation after three years as he moved to the Fourth Ward. Brookins land defense for a proposed 100,000 gallon stand pipe faces court action for access to a 14.5 acre parcel, while a gift of land from Safety Director Woodworth is evaluated. Sewer plans for District One return to committee under one-contract proposal, with cost savings and salary transfers shifting burden from general funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ley
Floyd Brookins
Russell W. Finsterwald
Brookins
Pro
Land Service Safety
Franz Woodworth
Finsterwald
Woodworth
Athens
Peter B. Lee
Finance Committee
Florence Davis
East End
Sugar Creek
Car Rams Into Pickup Injures Six Month Old Boy
A six month old boy was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital after the car carrying him collided with an Athens Building Material pickup at W Union and Shafer. James McLean 26 of The Plains said brakes failed while stopping at a light. McLean and three other passengers were taken for checkups. the infant had a chin cut stitched. McLean faces driving without a license in Municipal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
W. Union and
Shafer
James McLean
the Plains
W. Union St
Shafer St
Athens
Union
Paul McLean
Charles Dalton
James, Jr
Dean
Paul
Gilbert Philips
McLean
J. B. Grogan
Legion Plans Dinner and Officers Election
E. T. Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion will host a spaghetti dinner at 6 30 p m before Wednesday's meeting in the new banquet hall on W Union Street James M Vercoe commander said Elks lodge members will join as guests at the dinner The event precedes the Legion officers election planned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. ‘Crossen Post 21
The
American Legion
W. Union St
James M. Vercoe
Vercoe
Elks Lodge
Marriages Registered In Local Area This Month
Couples listed include Rudolph H Steinmeyer 20 and Barbara Joy Sickles 18 of New Marshfield. George D Douglas 18 and Diane Sue Metcalf 17 of Athens routes. Darrell L Scott 24 and Mary Lou Schall 17 of Athens routes. Robert E Ryan 24 and Ellen Elizabeth Garbiel 17 of Athens routes. Thomas R Stevers 19 and Martha Potter 18 of Athens. William Lightfritz 20 and Bar ne Brown 18 of Carbon dale. Darwin Streets 23 of Wheaton Michigan and Pat Anderson 17 of Athens. Charles W Buckley 21 of New Marshfield and Betty Arlene McDonald 18 of Albany route. Earl R Rankin 25 and Louise Graham 18 of Athens. Clarence Sams 23 of Stewart and Donna Smith 18 of Millfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph H. Steinmeyer
Barbara Joy Sickles
New Marshfield
George D. Douglas
Athens
Diane Sue Metcalf
Darrell L. Scott
Mary Lou Schall
Guysville
Robert E. Ryan
Ellen Elizabeth,Garbiel
Thomas R. Stevers
Martha Potter
Two Men Cited in City for Intoxication
Police cited two men into Municipal Court on intoxication charges. George Ferguson of Salt Rock West Virginia forfeited a $30 appearance bond while Gail Showalter of Athens Route 3 was fined $50 and costs after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ferguson
Salt Rock
W. Va
Gail Showalter
Athens Route 3
90 Degree Heat Breaks After Rain in Athens and Rural Hamley Run
Cloudy cooler weather followed Monday rain as U S observer C L Colmer logged 73 at 11 a m in Athens after a low of 66. Rain total reached 0 84 inches ending a 10 day 9 degree heat streak. Rural Hamley Run reported highs of 83 and 63 this morning with 0 7 inch rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Colmer
U. S
Athens
Hamley Run
Albany Area Native Elmer Knowlton Dies at 72
Albany area native Elmer Knowlton, 72, died Monday in St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus after eight months of illness. He lived in Croton and is survived by six children, a brother N. F. Knowlton of Albany, and two sisters, Mrs. Floss West of Albany and Mrs. Blanche Cunningham of Athens. Crouse funeral home in Johnstown handles arrangements.
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Elmer Knowlton
Albany
St. Anthony's Hospital
Columbus
Mr. Knowlton
Croton
N. F. Knowlton
Floss West
Blanche Cunningham
Athens
Crouse
Johnstown
Dairy Industry Cited In Athens County
Fred W. Greiner of the Ohio Dairy Products Association told Rotarians that Athens County dairy yield has grown to two million dollars annually, forming about half of the farm income and ranking among the heaviest in the state for dairying’s contribution to the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio Dairy Products Association
Fred W. Greiner
Albany Lodge 723 F and A M Meeting Told
Albany Lodge 723 F and AM will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday, announced by Gerald A Beck ley, the lodge master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Albany Lodge
F&am
Gerald A. Beckley
Auto Held After Crash In Athens Court Case
Wesley V. Cole of Grand Prairie Texas was fined 20 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to failing to stop within the assured clear distance in a crash with Harry Looney of Athens Route 1. A writ of attachment was filed to secure damages, police report shows Looney about to turn into Ohio University Airport at 6 55 p m Monday when Cole tried to pass on the right. Both cars sustained moderate damage and Cole's auto is held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley V. Cole
Grand Prairie
Tex
Harry Looney
Athens
Looney
Cole
E. State St
Ohio University
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits List of Patients
A hospital notice from Sheltering Arms lists admitted patients including Mrs. Julia Lash of Athens and Mrs. William Ridenour of Wooster Route 2, along with several others from Athens, Albany, Millfield, Coolville, The Plains, Glouster, and Millfield. The roster includes multiple household members and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Lash
Athens
William Ridenour
Wooster
William Perry
John Rawlings
Carpenter
Genevieve Harner
Charles Burdette
the Plains
Richard Bates
Leonard Wilkes
Automation Is Called Progress With Danger at Ohio Workshop
John Rooney of the Ohio CIO warned automation brings progress with danger and implies temporary job displacement. He urged steps like lower retirement age, stronger unemployment insurance, retraining, and educational system changes to guard workers. Prior and Probasco framed education and agriculture as intertwined with labor and industry. The June 18 July 6 workshop, with 78 teachers and officials, continues with sessions on economic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Workshop On
Lindley Hall
John Rooney
Ohio Council, Cio
T. W. Prior
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Kenneth N. Probasco
Ohio Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Inc
F. N. Hamblin
Ohio University
College of Education
Fifteen Fathers Attend Cam Nelson Dodd Campout
Fifteen fathers and sons of the Athens YMCA Indian Guides spent a two day campout at Camp Nelson Dodd near Brinkhaven. They canoeed on the Mohican River, hiked, swam, and crafted. Saturday featured a council fire with music and Indian dancing. Sunday opened with a worship service as dads and sons shared activities and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Ymca Indian Guides
Nelson Dodd
Brinkhaven
Mohican
Virgil Bickel
Robert Cooley
Frank Batdorff
Burton DeVeau
Ben Dickens
Donald Hoffee
Harry Neutzling
Floyd Poole
William Porteous
Ralph Straw
Ted Stiff
William Quinn
Paul Tribe
Harold Young
Robert Taylor
Athens
Myron Barber
Richard Curry
Clarence Davis
Eddie Ferry
James Ferguson
Delbert Houston
Ronald DeVeau
Robert Graves
James Lattimer
John Lattimer
Roy Edward Life
James Johnson
Harold Loos
David Martin
Herbie McClintick
James Reeder
Larry Rutter
Jerry Spears
Doctor Morgan Operation Reported Successful
Dr. T. H. Morgan, Athens physician surgeon and head of Sheltering Arms Hospital, is convalescing at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after major bladder surgery performed yesterday. He entered Johns Hopkins June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Morgan
Athens
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Dr. Morgan
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Johns Hopkins
Athens Council 15 R&SM to elect officers at annual meeting
Officers of Athens Council 15 R and SM will be elected at the annual meeting set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m in the Masonic Temple Lewis V Maynard the master announced the event is to be held in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Council
R&sm
Masonic Temple
Lewis V. Maynard
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Athens Milk Sales, Inc
William Weisenbach
Co-Op
Demurrer
Weisenbach
J. F. Newcomb
Decker
Athens, Ohio
Legion
Jonesy
Sams Cline Bldg
New York Stock Exchange
Hamilton
Davies
Cimeinnati
Charleston
Wheeling
Clarence Winne
Albany Route 1
Mount Tippie
Robert Roberts
Glouster
Ellis English
Coolville
Richard Thomas
Earl Guseman
Millfield
Pearl Chaney
Francis Wallace
Joe Williams
Clarice Bolin
CIO
McArthur
Probasco
Cam Nelson
SITIO
General Electric
Washington St
Columbus CO
Develo
Rardin Bros. Co
Athens, Oh
Pomeroy Cement Block CO
Pomeroy, Ohio
Plymale-Wagner CO
Gallipolis, Ohio
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