Coeds Outnumbered 3 to 1 at OU Campus This Summer
Ohio University reports 1668 students enrolled for the eight week summer session with men at 1224 and women 444. Veterans make up the majority of male registrants and university officials expect total enrollment to reach 1700. University College leads with 670 students followed by Education 315 and other colleges listing smaller totals.
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Ohio University
Victor Whitehouse
Rush Elliott
University College
College of Education
Make It a Million Enlist Before July 1
Civil service room letter and recruiting blurb urge men of Athens Ohio to enlist in the Regular Army before July 1. It touts Army family allowances for dependents and notes over three quarters of a million already enlisted. Apply at the nearest Army Camp Fort or U S Army Recruiting Station.
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Neereat
Fost
U. S. Army
Burglars Loot Ohio Wine Store and Kroger Market
City police seek burglars after nighttime break ins at the Ohio Wine Store on W State Street and Kroger Market. The Wine Store lost 88.91 dollars from the register while Kroger may have lost 1500 dollars in cigarettes plus a case of processed meat. No wine was taken and the safe remained untouched. Fingerprints were found. Amesville Moorehead grocery also robbed through a rear window. Sheriff George Bateman and Deputy Frank Joyce lead the investigations.
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Ohio
Kroger
W. State St
Amesville
Register
J. B. Grogan
Grogan
Harris Furniture
Cr. H. Marquis
Frank Joyce
Ray Strawser Dies at Home in Ohio and Athens
Ray Strawser 51 died at his home 263 East State Street Wednesday evening after a five year illness. He lived in Columbus 30 years then moved to Athens five years ago. A road contractor before the war he later worked in strip mining. Survived by wife Lydia and children Ruth Jane Johnson Athens Dorothy Ann Strawser Walter Nyle Strawser Paul Wilson Strawser. brothers James Strawser Columbus. half-sisters Mrs Walter Bricker and Mrs Frank Malloy Columbus. half-brothers Victor William John Clarence Graves Columbus. stepfather Samuel Graves Columbus. Funeral set Saturday 1:30 p.m. Glen L Myers Funeral Home Columbus. burial Union Cemetery Columbus. Friends may call Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home Athens until Friday noon.
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Ray Strawser
E. State St
Strawser
Columbus
Athens
Methodist Church
Lydian
Ruth Jane Johnson
Dorothy Ann Strawser
Walter Nyle Strawser
Paul Wilson Strawser
James Strawser
Walter Bricker
Frank Malloy
Victor
Wiliam
John
Clarence Graves
Samuel Graves
Glen L. Myers
Union Cemetery
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
Milk Price Hike Authorized by OPA Takes Effect
The OPA authorized a one-half cent per quart increase in milk price in the Tri State area including Athens. Coffee cream, butter, cottage cheese, and other dairy products also saw raised rates with butter up 11 cents per pound and multiple dairy items adjusted upon OPA approval.
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OPA
Tri-State
Athens
Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Births list Mr and Mrs Clarence Throck morton Albany and son. Admitted includes Mrs George Dickens New Marshfield major surgery Miss Helen McBride Athens major surgery Mrs Pauline Martin Athens major Miss Francis Woodgerd Albany minor surgery Mrs Lawrence Dowler New Marshfield medical Mr W J Long Columbus medical. Dismissed Mrs Clarence Kelch and son Athens Mrs Bert Murray and son VEW To Meet Glouster Mrs Cara Brooks Albany Friday at Armory Mrs Marie Whitmore Nelsonville Mr Clyde Wells Hollister Mr Robert Hedges Athens Dr C L Jones Athens Mr Elmo Scott Dayton Mr Bob McNamee Nelsonvilleboard
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Clarence Throckmorton
Albany, & Son
George Dickens
New Marshfield
Helen McBride
Athens
Pauline Martin
Francis Woodgerd
Albany
Lawrence Dowler
W. J. Long
Columbus
Clarence Kelch
Bert Murray
Glouster
Cara Brooks
Armory
Marie Whitmore
Nelsonville
Clyde Wells
Hollister
Robert Hedges
C. L. Jones
Elmo Scott
Dayton
Bob McNamee
Ohio University hosts three day high school publications conference
The Ohio University School of Journalism opens a three day conference for high school newspaper and yearbook editors with about 100 attendees from multiple cities. Sessions include plant tours, clinics by city editors, and social events in Lindley Hall as Theta Sigma Phi and Sigma Delta Chi organize activities.
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Ohio University
School of Journalism
Rush Elliott
Ewing Auditorium
John C. Baker
Evan R. Collins
College of Education
George Starr Lasher
Howard Hall
Marion
Fairview
Fairmont
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Clyde
Marietta
Athens
Middleport
Nelsonville
McArthur
Portsmouth East
Toledo
Sidney
Fostoria
Ashville
Eaton
Ravenna
Alliance
Jackson
Lockland
Lebanon
Pitt City
Piqua Central
Waite
Ohio University Photography Laboratory
Lawhead Press
Sigma Delta Chi
Journalism
Lindley Hall
Theta Sigma Phi
Journalism Sorority
Athens Messenger
Charles W. Reamer
P. O. Nichols
John V. Webb
Paul H. Wagner
Emmett E. Shipman
Edna M. Way
Isabella Work
Willian H. Fenzel
Lasher
Ewing Hall
Carnegie Hall
Mrs. Gertrude Bishop Dies After Athens Visit
Mrs. Gertrude Bishop aged 74 formerly of Spencer West Virginia died in Sheltering Arms Hospital Thursday morning after a brief illness. She arrived in Athens three weeks ago to visit her daughter Mrs. Raymond A. Lee and was hospitalized last week. Survived by daughter in law and another daughter Mrs C O Snyder of Charleston. Funeral services set in Spencer Saturday at 2 p m with burial there.
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Gertrude Bishop
Spencer
W. Va
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Thurslday
Six Resign From Faculty at Ohio University
President John C. Baker accepted the resignations of six faculty on leave of absence at Ohio University. The group includes one professor and six instructors: Robert G. Dawes director of the school of dramatic art and professor of dramatic art and speech Harley B. Smith assistant dean of men and instructor in personal relations Charles F. Poston instructor in economics Don D. Muller instructor in mathematics Frederic O. Bundy instructor in government and Eneirence S. Hall instructor in English.
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Ohio University
John C. Baker
Robert G. Dawes
School of Dramatic Art
Harley B. Smith
Charles F. Poston
Don D. Muller
Frederic O. Bundy
Ene Irence S. Hall
Shade Alumni Banquet Planned at Shade High School
The Shade Alumni Banquet will take place Friday evening June 21 at the Shade High School Building. Dinner is at 7 30 p m followed by dancing to Goulds Orchestra. Ray Bobo president of the association announced that those unable to attend may still join the dance.
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Shade
Shade High School
Gould
Ray Bobo
Association
Prayer Meet Tonight at Morristown Holiness Church
Weekly cottage prayer meeting to be held tonight at 7 30 p m at the residence of Mrs Myrtle Simpson Chauncey Athens and nearby areas report marriage license filings for Robert Alderman 19 and Barbara Lee Elkins 18 both of Athens Rylmer Ackley Jr 21 of Guysville and Phyllis Jean Halbirt 19 of TM D Athens also listed
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Chauncey
Morristown
Holiness Church
Myrtle Simpson
Robert Alderman
Athens
Barbara Lee Elkins
Rylmer Ackley, Jr
Guysiville
Phyllis Jean Halbirt
Floyd Bolin Post 3477 VFW Set June Meeting
Floyd Bolin Post 3477 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Friday June 21 at 7 30 p m in the Armory. Commander Gerald K Glover invites any veteran with foreign service in the war to attend and join. Refreshments will be served. The post seeks names and addresses of Athens County World War II veterans killed in action or who died from disease or injury, to be sent to Commander Glover or C A Parker Athens Fire Department by Sunday.
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Floyd Bolin
Gerald K. Glov Er
Athens County
Glover
C. A. Parker
Athens Fire Department
River Near Flood Level As Hocking Rises
The Hocking River stood one and one hundredth inches from flood stage at 11:27 am with a steady morning rise. Temperatures climbed to 84 degrees after a night low of 63, while State Route 144 remained flooded and traffic limited on nearby roads including Route 33 North at Chauncey and Stroud's Run Road.
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Hocking
C. N. France
Chauncey
Stroud’s Run
Discharged Servicemen Reported to Athens Selective Service
A list of discharged servicemen reported to the Athens Selective Service Board includes John T. Harris Athens Kenneth P. Reeder Athens Robert Lee Roberts Gloucester Jack E B Davis Gloucester James E Degamore Nelsonville Russell A. Smith Gloucester Homer B Gall Athens and others across Athens Glouster Trimble Chauncey Jackson Rea and Robert Hoskinson Athens.
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Athens Selective Service Board
John T. Harris
Athens
Kenneth P. Reeder
Robert Lee Roberts
Glouster
Jack EB
Davis
Marvin B. White
Allen R. Wallace
Trimble
Wilbur H. Parmiter
Guysville
Lawrence E. Peck
New Marshfield
Julian R. McQuiston
James W.cumley
Roy Pierce
Sharpsburg
William E. Nicholas
Jacksonville
George A. Maxwell
RFD
Richard T. Guseman
Charles R. Duncan
Donald L. Huffman
Coolville
Harry E. Barnes
Royé E. Angell
RFC Athens
Roger L. Rowland
Lewis D. Bernard
John L
Farley
Richard Baughman
Albany
Raymond A. Dunfee
Billie E. Searls
Chauncey
James R. Vercoe
Henry H. Hartley
Jackson- Rea
Robert Hoskinson
Civil Service Allows 10-Point Preference Applicants Probational Posts
The Civil Service Commission enables veterans with 10 point preference under the Veterans Preference Act of 1944 to apply for probational appointments in any civil service position where probational posts exist within the past three years. Eligible lists from 1940 to 1943 may certify veterans who entered the armed forces and ranked higher on lists than others for probational appointments under set conditions. The commission will certify eligible individuals to fill vacancies and replace temporary or war service appointees. For details, contact Mr. Oldfield at the Athens Post Office.
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WH. Oldfield
Commision
Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
Oldfield
Athens Post Office
Athens High Summer Enrollment Reaches 100 Students
One hundred students are enrolled in the Athens High School summer session. Principal O. L. Wood announced the figure today. Fifteen pupils come from the Athens vicinity and two out of state students are registered, in addition to 83 from the city.
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Athens
O. L. Wood
Missing Rusty the Red Cocker Spaniel Shocks Hopkins Kids
Eight month old Rusty the red cocker spaniel and family pet of Bob Hopkins 13 and Susie Hopkins 4 vanished from Za leski State Forest picnic area where the Parks cabin caretakers reside. The dog known for a white chest streak was last seen Sunday and its disappearance breaks the confinement of the children seeking comfort in his companionship. The missing pet has sparked concern among visitors who often photographed him.
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Rusty
Dale B. Hopkins
Hopkins
Bob Hopkins
Susie
Pleads Guilty To Highway Theft Charge
Robert Hanning, 30, of Court St in Athens, pleaded guilty in the Mayor's court to highway robbery and is held on a $1,000 bond awaiting Grand Jury action. The case involves a slugging and robbery of William Sycks as he tried to help a stalled car on Sugar Creek road. Virgil Markin, 21, Albany, and another youth arrested earlier this week face stolen car charges and are in custody.
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Robert Hanning
St. Athens
Hanning
William Sycks
Sugar Creek
Sycks
Virgil Markin
Albany
State Highway Patrol
Pomeroy
Athens
George Bateman
Alonzo Tryon Dies at 90 in Athens Home
Alonzo L. Tryon, 90, died at his son Owen Tryon’s Athens Rt. 3 home after a two year illness. A carpenter who worked until age 80, he also drove to Florida then. Survived by four daughters Jane Sayre Nellie Hubler May Jones and Nida Brown and another son Harvey of Crawford Nebraska. first wife Ellen Newman and second wife Jane Lefever preceded him. Funeral arrangements to be announced. family requests no flowers.
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Alonzo L. Tryon
Owen
Athens
Tryon
Florida
Ellen Newman
Jane Lefever
Jane Sayre
Nellie
Hubler
May Jones
Logan
Nida Brown
Worthington
Harvey
Crawford
Nebraska
Delivery Orders Approved For OU Temporary Family Housing
Notice to proceed with delivery of 115 temporary family dwelling units for married student veterans at Ohio University Athens is given to the W B Gibson Company Warren Ohio. The federal government funds moving existing buildings from Camp Davis North Carolina to Athens and re erecting them to provide housing. The university will manage the units including disposition after the emergency. A total of 798 dormitory and 165 family units available for student veterans.
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Ohio University
Athens
Ohio
W. B. Gibson Company
Warren
Charles B. Lawrence, Jr
Cleveland
Federal Public Housing Authority
Pada Bivinntanes Barranke
FoOurSten
Warouna
Camp Davis
Holley Ridge
North Carolina
Lawrence
University
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