Three Athens vandals confess and are fined by Mayor Cornell
Howard France Carlos McCrum and Oscar Cooley admitted to malicious destruction of property for damaging two homes and stealing ladders. They pled guilty and were fined 50 dollars each plus costs and ordered to pay repainting and ladder replacement. France and McCrum also faced jail for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Cliff Cornell
Howard France
Carlos McCrum
Oscar Cooley
Cornell
Cooley
France
McCrum
Army ROTC major appointment for Ohio University graduate
James Haehnsen of Zanesville received active appointment in the United States ROTC, effective this spring. In Millfield, John Boscoe pleaded guilty to assault battery charged by his son in law Pearl Misener and was bound over to the grand jury on a $100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Haehnsen
Zanesville
Ohio University
United States
John Boscoe
Millfield
Pearl Misener
T. R. Bennett
Skywriting Over Athens by AL Knuoff
Fourteen members of the Athens Aero Club tour Zanesville New Philadelphia and Cambridge renewing acquaintances. The group grows to seven planes by New Philly with several pilots joining en route. Plans emerge for a Lake Erie cruise and lunch at Sandusky with stops in Crooksville and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
New Philadelphia
Cambridge
Lake Erie
AL Knouff
Athens Aero Club
New Philly
Athens
Doc Lawrence
Crooksville
Aeronca
Mike Myers
E. D. Shumaker
John T. Sprague
Sandusky
County Camp Opens With Forty Boys on First Day
Athens County Outdoor Camp for Underprivileged Children near Carbondale started with 40 youths aged 14 to 16, up from 30. They were admitted after medical exams by Dr. Woodworth, Dr. Dew, and Dr. Martin. Eldon Hawk is director. Charles Nelson is assistant. Victorine Simms is cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Birch Hollow
Carbondale
Phillip J. Woodworth
Athens
C. G. Dew
Nelsonville
J. T. Martin
Glouster
Charles Nelson
the Plains
Victorine Simms
Amesville
Eldon Hawk
County Jury Verdict Favors Commission in Insurance Suit
A 10 member jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court returned a verdict for the Industrial Commission of Ohio in a suit by Frank Martin for admission to insurance benefits. Judge O F Rowland directed the verdict after arguments that the injury occurred in Hocking County and that notice of appeal was not filed within 60 days. The jury included Carrie Hill, Bertha Duncan, Frank Elliott, John Roberts, Paul Kimes, Eva Davis, Flossie Crawford, C. E. Weltzenheimer, William Powell and Edna White man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Rowland
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Frank Martin
Hocking County
Carrie Hill
Bertha Duncan
Frank Elliott
John Roberts
Paul Kimes
Eva Davis
Flossie Crawford
C. E. Weltzenheimer
William Powell
Edna Whiteman
County 4-H Clubs Hold Meetings and Plan Projects
The Kitchenetters Trimble 4-H Club met at Mrs Dennis Addington's home with 14 members. They will study Making the Best of Foods and meet next at Trimble High School. Loyal Daughters 4-H Club met at president Bernard Williams home. plans for the year were discussed and refreshments served. Coolville Senior 4-H Club led by Harry Barnett hosted 23 members. Etiquette chosen as first project and officers elected Howard Chapman president Charles Bingman VP Lillian Reed secretary treasurer Charlene Bingman news reporter. The club will meet at the school Tuesday evening June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Dennis Addington
Trimble High School
Loyal Daughters 4-H
Bernardo Williams
Lois
Betty Williams
Phyllis
Lucille Carpenter
Coolville
Harry Barnett
Howard Chapman
Charles Bingman
Lillian Reed
Charlene Bingman
Honor Glouster Troop At K of C Program
Athens Knights of Columbus members from The Plains Buchtel and Jacksonville visited Glouster to honor Holy Cross Troop 73 of Boy Scouts. They attended 9 o'clock Mass at Holy Cross Church and heard from Father Kessler Scoutmaster John Roback and Dr. B. F. Buckley. Pledge of allegiance and taps concluded the ceremony. The troop plans scouting projects at the Ohio State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Klingenberg Rites Are Held at Bethany Ridge
Funeral services were held Saturday morning for Mrs. Matilda Klingenberg 88 who died Thursday night at her daughter’s home Bethany Ridge Surviving children include Mrs Ward Floodwood Frank Klingenberg Guysville and Mrs Burke her caretaker Last rites were at St John’s Church and interment followed in the adjoining cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Klingenberg
Mary Burke
Bethany Ridge
Ward
Floodwood
Frank Klingenberg
Guysville
Burke
Klingenberg
St. John’s Church
Athens County commissioners refuse bill of sale in auto sale case
Two Athens County commissioners Walter Maccombs and Ira Whitmore were bound over to the grand jury on $200 bonds each after pleading not guilty to charges of refusing to give a bill of sale for a county owned automobile sold and delivered to Ray Matthews last November. The charge, under Ohio law, alleges the action violated the General Code. The commissioners said the car was sold with the understanding it would be junked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Walter Maccombs
Athens
Ira Whitmore
Buchtel
T. R. Bennett
Ray Matthews
R. D
Mathews
Ohio
Washburne To Start Series Of O. U. Talks
Dr. Carlton Washburne superintendent of Winnetka Public Schools will open Ohio University talks on social change delivering a convocation address at Alumni Memorial auditorium at 11 a m Wednesday and leading an informal discussion at 2 p m in the Fine Arts auditorium. Senator Bennett Champ Clark of Missouri will discuss government problems on Monday June 27. Plan for a fourth speaker on modern agricultural issues is being developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Washburne
Winnetka, Ill
Ohio University
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Washburne
Fine Arts
Selig Perlman
University of Wisconsin
Perlman
Alumni Memorial
John R. Commons
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Congress
Athens Legion Aids Unemployed Veterans In Athens
Unemployed ex servicemen in the K. T. Crossen Post area are asked to fill applications for work with Herbert Sutton in Room 10 at the Security Bank Building. A WPA grave registration project for soldiers of all wars will hire several men, with recording already underway in Northern Ohio and starting soon locally. Men seeking work should register promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Athens
Herbert Sutton
Security Bank
Ohio
Watch Recovered After Theft At Littler's Bakery
A wristwatch stolen from Hilber Littler at Littler's Bakery on E Union Street was recovered within an hour by Capt. Charles Maple. The watch was found in the possession of Jacob Gilkey of Pleasant Hill after Gilkey had been at the bakery and in the room where the item was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilber Littler
Littler
E. Union St
Charles Maple
Jacob Gilkey
Pleasant Hill
Gilkey
Extension office to close for secretary's vacation
Miss Louise Blackburn the Athens County extension agent secretary will take annual vacation June 27 to July 11. Miss Betty Cash of Richland Ave will assume the duties of office secretary during Blackburn's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Blackburn
Athens County
Betty Cash
Richland Ave
Miss Blackburn
Jane Galagher Honored At Outdoor Buffet Party
Honor guest Jane Galagher, granddaughter of Mrs. F. J. Beasley, attended an outdoor buffet supper at the Beasley home in Grandview Heights. Eight guests enjoyed a garden setting with pink geraniums, corsages, rose buds, and activities including a nature treasure hunt and outdoor games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Galagher
F. J. Beasley
Beasley
Grandview Heights
Elaine
Kathryn Hess
Jane Beckley
Isabelle Brown
Ann Peden
Lenora Reeder
Mary Hock
Lewisburg
W. Va
Richard Galagher
Huntington
Miss Mary Harwick Weds Richard J. Lamb in Columbus
Miss Mary Fidelis Harwick daughter of M T and the late Mary Ellen Cahill of Columbus and formerly of Athens married Richard J Lamb Jr son of Mr and Mrs Richard J Lamb of Pittsburgh at a nuptial high mass in St Johns Church Columbus The bride a former Athens Junior High School teacher was attended by her sister Mrs Harry W August of Pittsburgh and given away by her brother Curtis J Harwick of Akron Best man was C Arthur Lamb The wedding party included Mary Lou Harwick junior bridesmaid and Curtis Harwick Jr distribution of white prayerbooks before the ceremony The couple will reside in Pittsburgh where the bridegroom works on The Pittsburgh Press staff The reception was at the Maramar and guests included relatives from Pittsburgh and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fidelis Harwick
M. T
Mary Ellen Cahill
Columbus
Athens
Richard J. Lamb, Jr
Richard J. Lamb
Pittsburgh
St. John’s Church
Harry W. August
Curtis J. Harwick
Akron
C. Arthur Lamb
Mary Lou Harwick
August
Curtis Harwick, Jr
Maramar
Lamb
Pittsburgh Press
Arthur
Mary Florence
Joseph Parrish
Bellefonte
C. J. Harwick
Margaret Klinzing
James H. A. McClure
Marian
Charles Beckler
Logan's Book Store Employees Picnic at Old Man's Cave
Logan's Book Store staff and guests held their annual picnic yesterday afternoon at Old Man's Cave in Hocking County. Attendees included Margaret Burt Mary Jones Alma Robinson Virginia Friess Helen Haskins Elsie Bridgewater Mary Kollister Mr and Mrs Harry Beggs Frank Rauch Jr William Entsminger Lawrence and George Hunter Glen Olson Danny and Orville Mansfield Danny Donofrio Ed Brannon and Jack and John Barron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan's
Old Man's Cave
Hocking County
Margaret Burt
Mary Jones
Alma Robinson
Virginia Friess
Helen Haskins
Elsie Bridgewater
Mary Kollister
Harry Beggs
Frank Rauch
William Entsminger
Lawrence
George Hunter
Glen Olson
Danny
Orville Mansfield
Danny Donofrio
Ed Brannon
Jack
John Barron
Community club notices calendar and gatherings
Calendar items list Pocahontas Lodge meeting at Red Men Hall Wednesday 7 30 attendance prize and pot luck. Deborah Class Christian Church meets with Mrs L G Maynard 44 Maplewood Drive Thursday 7 30 p m. Past Chiefs Club at Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick 72 E Mulberry St Friday 7 30 p m or 7 Past Noble Grands at Mrs Anna Shirley 48 Shafer St Friday June 24 assistant hostess Mrs Margaret McHarg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Lodge
Red Men's Hall
Deborah
the Christian Church
L. G. Maynard
Maplewood Drive
Chiefs
Georgia Kilpatrick
E. Mulberry, St
Anna Shirley
Shafer St
Margaret McHarg
Personal notices from Athens area and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs J W Kelley hosted guests at 160 Mil St including Hester Hottle June Cook Paul Klein a Kelley relative from Columbus and Mr Charles Young Vernon. The Kelleys also welcomed Mr and Mrs Charles Klein and Nelle Jo Klein. Mrs Tom Harley gave a luncheon at Hillcrest Inn for J E Bickel from Youngstown and James Bailey from Newburgh Heights. Mr R A Morris and Paul Barnes visited Athens after graduating from State Highway Patrol School. Morris leaves for Kent and Barnes for Cambridge. Mrs Guest J J Crumley Mildred Chatter and Viola Nelson attended the League of Ohio Nature Clubs meeting in Mansfield. Plans for Saturday trips and a business meeting Saturday night followed by entertainment were noted. The Richland Ave M P Church Ladies Missionary Society will meet Tuesday at the church with a pot luck supper at 6 15 brought dishes and sandwiches. program and music to follow. Herbert and Davey Finsterwald with Harold Finsterwald were in Rich Mond Ind Saturday on a business visit. G L Brokaw and Gertrude Brumley with Beverly left Friday on a West Southwest motor trip. Miss Nona George secretary to President H G James left Saturday for a two week vacation in Norwood Ohio. Mrs W B Lawrence returned home to 21 N Congress St from White Cross Hospital in Columbus. Miss Dorothy M Byers of Cambridge daughter of W H Byers naval recruiter is spending her vacation in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kelley
Mil St
Hester Hottle
June Cook
Paul Klein
Guest
J. J. Crumley
Mildred Chatter
Viola Nelson
Mansfield
League of Ohio Nature Clubs
Home Missionary Group Holds Year End Meeting
The First M. E. Church Home Missionary Society wraps up its year with worship led by Mrs. L. G. Bean, a financial report from treasurer Mrs. A. H. James, and reports on gifts and supplies to Ethel Harpst Home and South Side Settlement. Members plan Lancaster Camp activities and a social tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society
First M. E. Church
L. G. Bean
Paul
Jerusalem
A. H. James
L. W. Kelley
Ethel
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Ince
E. S. Finsterwald
C. M. Weatherby
May Ave
Phi Kappa
E. State St
John Finsterwald
Jack Welch
G. F. Chesser
Mayorell
Old East Mill
Welch
Chesser
Athens State Hospital
Gordon B. Gray
Kodaks
The
Brownie
Candid Camera
Togan’'S
Duce
Harry Clever
Waco
Arrow
Cincinnati
Milton Tipton
Gallipolis
Don Flowers
Waco Aircraft Co
Troy, C
Lester Baker
Mr. Drake
Lear Radio Co
New York
S. R. Murphy
Willard Smith
Larry Herron
Troy
Doc Sprague
Parkersburg
Gordon Bush
White Sulphur Springs
Louis Tyroler
York Grange
New Marshfield
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Dowler & Ferguson
Funeral Home
Athens, Ohio
Honor Glouster
K. of C
Slingluff
Athens Messenger
O. U
Athens Legion
Athens Senior High School
Mary Harwick
John E. Edwards
Edwards
Ohio State University
Shade
Mary Barto
Washington, D. C
Maude E. Day
Georgetown
Delaware
Charles H. Evans
Cora M. Evans
Adele Garrison
Meddlers
Madge
Bill
Katherine
Dicky
Faith
Hank
Katie
Ting
Tree
K. F. 8, Inc
Logan's Book Store
Tom Harley
Hillcrest Inn
J. E. Bickel
Youngstown
James Bailey
Newburgh
R. A. Morris
Paul Barnes
Barnes
Mr. Morris
State Highway Patrol
Kent
Ladies Missionary Society of the
Richland Ave. M. P
Herbert
Davey Finsterwald
Harold Finsterwald
Richmond
Ind
G. L. Brokaw
University Terrace
Gertrude Brumley
Beverly
W. B. Lawrence
N. Congress St
White Cross Hospital
Dorothy M. Byers
W. H. Byers
Home Missionary Group
Fred Matthews
Home Guards
Lancaster Camp
A. R. Cister
Queen Esthers
Ardilla Shuster
Mothers’ Jewels
P. G. Dowler
S. S. Carpenter
Helen Lawrence
Home Missions
William G. Seaman
H.T. Farrar
P. B. Burns
L. C. Staats
Missionary Society
J. W. Hudson
Wm. G. Seaman
P. G. Hibbard
C. J. McCullough
Robert Moore
Motorists Mutual Insurance Company
Columbus, Ohio
Vic Donahey
C. B. Dillon
State St
Carl Crispin
Camel
William Vandiford
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