Storm Destroys Barn on Charles Gifford Farm Near Sharpsburg
Lightning sparked a Sunday fire at the Charles Gifford farm near Sharpsburg destroying a barn and five tons of hay and farm machinery worth about 6000 dollars. Amesville and Chesterhill fire crews battled the blaze as storms disrupted telephone service and traffic blocked access to Route 377.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gifford
Sharpsburg
Amesville
Roy Zeigter
Ames
Bern
Ames-Bern
Chesterhill
Zeigler
Insurance Agencies Listed in Nelsonville Area
Local insurance firms in Nelsonville and surrounding areas include Guinther Insurance Agency Glouster Ohio 5onney Insurance Agency and The Saltz Insurance Agency with Fred Wright noted among listed agents in nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinther Insurance Agen
Glouster, Ohio
Nelsonville
Ohio
5Onney Insurance Agency
the Saltz Insurance Agey
Fred Wright
Barn and Home Hit by Albany Area Fires
Fires in the Albany area damaged a house and destroyed a barn. Wilbur Baughman’s home between Hebbardsville and Albany had attic and roof damage with neighbors and Albany firefighters cutting a roof hole and using a garden hose. A second fire on Clarence Arbaugh farm at Route 50 and 143 west of Albany destroyed a barn. damage unknown. The cause was not determined, though nearby lightning was noted. Mayor O. D. Pincelli provided the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Wilbur Baughman
Hebbardsville
O. D. Pincelli
Clarence Arbaugh
Hailstones as Big as Golf Balls Reported at Athens Club
A group of golfers at the Athens Country Club sheltered from a Sunday storm when large white pellets struck near them. What began as a single ball-like drop proved to be hailstones as large as golf balls, with several saved as proof.
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Athens Country Club
Athens Crystal Pool Hit By Storm Paralyzing Rally
The city owned Crystal Pool in Athens faced an electrical storm Sunday forcing 374 registered swimmers to shelter in bleachers. After the rain subsided many returned for another dip, while manager Mrs. C. R. Morrison noted 456 dippers the previous day as Athens endured a heat wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Pool
Athens
C. R. Morrison
Agreement Reached in Ohio Workmen's Comp Case
Mrs Dana Heck of 14 Morris Ave wins agreement in her suit against the Industrial Commission of Ohio. She sought right to participate in workers compensation after her husband Fred H Heck died August 28 1952 from injuries while serving as Glouster marshal. Terms not disclosed in court entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Heck
Industrial Commission of Ohio, Common Pleas
Seven Drowning Deaths Reported in Ohio
Near record heat sent crowds to lakes and pools across Ohio during the weekend and authorities recorded seven drowning deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Eastern Section Hit Hardest as Lightning Strikes Utilities
A severe electrical storm struck Athens County on Sunday causing fires in Albany and near Sharpsburg and knocking out power across eastern areas. Utilities reported damaged transformers and lines around Coolville New England Amesville and Coolville Ridge while repair crews work to restore service. The storm also toppled trees along roads and caused a brief temperature drop from 96 to 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Sharpsburg
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Coolville
New England
Amesville
Coolville Ridge
Athens Home Telephone Co
State
Athens County
Athens
C. L. Colmer
U.S
Dutch Ridge
Colmer
Mercury
E. M. Poston
Doctors’ Degrees Awarded to Two OU Professors
Two Ohio University professors received doctoral degrees after completing requirements at other universities. Norman Edward Dilley earned the Doctor of Education from Indiana University. Harry Bernarr Crewson Jr. earned the Doctor of Philosophy from Ohio State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Norman Edward Dilley
Indiana University
Harry Bernarr Crewson, Jr
Ohio State University
Crewson
Sebring
Ohio U
Ohio State
Wooster College
McKinley High
American University
Cairo
Egypt
McKinley
U. S. Army
OSU
Dilley
Franklin
Pennsylvania State Teachers College
Edinboro
Air Force
Washington University
St. Louis
University of Illinois
Missouri
Illinois
Statewide events reported by extension agent
Ross Wright, Athens County extension agent, reports two statewide events on Thursday. The Ohio Api Institute’s 17th annual meeting starts at 10 a.m. at the Southern Hotel in Columbus. The second annual Ohio Turkey Day is set for the same day at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster. Wright says an Ohio fruit tour to Michigan is planned for July 20 21 22 with buses departing July 20 and returning July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Wright
Athens County
Ohio Appie Institute
Southern
Columbus
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Wright
Michigan
Red Cross Focuses on Korea at 22nd Convention
Washington delegates gathered for the 22nd American Red Cross convention with emphasis on relief and rescue issues in the embattled Korean Peninsula. Officials said discussions through Wednesday would center on Korea area problems and humanitarian aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Korea
American Red Cross
West Side Lightning Affects Homes In Two Fires
Two West Side blazes started Sunday afternoon when lightning struck power lines feeding homes. Fire Chief Charles Dalton said the Donald Cumingham family were moving out when the first alarm at 3:20 p.m. reported a wiring fire at 448S Shafer Street. A second blaze at 72 Central Avenue, reported at 4:37 p.m., damaged wiring. firemen cut through siding and ceilings to reach burning wires and will replace wiring in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Shafer St
Charles Dalton
Donald Cunningham
F. C. Tribe
Central Ave
Dalton
Police report three accidents Sunday and one Saturday
City police logged three crashes Sunday and one Saturday. Jerry Woodruff, 19, 208 W. Washington St., lost control and hit a utility pole on Union Street. he was cited for unsafe operation. Pyam Bartlett, 45, Millfield, struck the rear of Paul Kelley’s car on N Court near State St. Bartlett paid a $10 fine for unsafe operation. David Hoof, 41, Columbus, collided with Ray King, 27, as King turned into the fairgrounds on Union St. Lloyd North, 37, Murray City, rear-ended Bonna Whaley, 18, while Whaley stopped for a pedestrian. North was cited for passing a halted car and faces a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry E. Woodruff
Washington St
Union St
Woodruff
S. Shafer
W. Union
Pyam Bartlett
Millfield
Paul Kelley
Harrietsville
Kelley
N. Court
State St
Bartlett
Justice of the Peace
E. Jones
Fairgrounds
W. Union St
David W. Hoof
Columbus
Ray E. King
W. Union &T
Lloyd E. North
Murray City
Bonna Jean Whaley
Lancaster St
Miss Whaley
Court St
W. Washington St
North Auto
North
FE. Jones
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Glenn Russell Glouster with a son. Admissions include John Coulson Millfield John Brunton Glouster Madge Hunter Athens and several others. Dismissals note Goff Rice Athens with son and Foster Coe Athens with daughter among entries.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Glenn Russell
Glouster
John Coulson
Millfield
John Brunton
Madge Hunter
Athens
David
Marty Murphy
Coalville
Otis Simpson
Sidney Haynes
Chauncey
Fred Shafer
Melvin Holcomb
Bessie Schall
Goff Rice
Foster Coe
Joel Draper
Albany
James Kollister
William Love
Five Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Five drivers were each fined ten dollars and costs after State Highway Patrol arrests over the weekend. Michael J. Davely 28 Shinston WV passed in a hazardous zone. Glenn Sinnett 48 Rockland sped. Lloyd P. Carpenter 35 Parkersburg drove in an unsafe condition. Arley G. Markin 26 Athens Route 5 failed to yield. Raymond Bevard 26 McArthur drove to the left of center.
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Coolville
John Aiken
Michael J. Davely
Shinston
W. Va
Glenn Sinnett
Rockland
Lloyd P. Carpenter
Parkersburg
Justice of the Peace
T. F. Cecil
Arley G. Markin
Athens
D. E. Jones
Raymond Bevard
McArthur
Sharp
Fire Chasers Warned In Athens Traffic Rules
Athens police and fire officials warn motorists arrests will follow for tailgating fire apparatus or blocking streets near fires. The alert follows heavy traffic hampering fire crews on a S Shafer St call as off duty firefighters respond by car. Ohio law bans following within 500 feet of a fire truck or parking in the same block.
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Athens
S. Shafer St
Charles Dalton
Joseph B. Grogan
Ohio
O Neill to Speak in Athens for Farm Bureau meeting
Ohio Attorney General William O Neill will address Athens County farmers at Grange Hall on July 1 in a Farm Bureau gathering first of a monthly series. He will also speak at Berry Hotel the night before, with a 7 30 dinner, reservations by June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Neill
Ohio
Athens County
Grange Hall
Fairgrounds
O'Neill
Berry Hotel
Board of Trade
Farm Bureau
Bureau For
Athens
John Heiskell
Farm Bureau Women’s Activity Committee
Heiskell
R. R. Barker
Federation Board
Marriage Licenses Issued in Athens Area Names Listed
Paul Robert Lehman age 22 of Athens and Virginia Ruth Wickline age 21 of Athens Route 4 are issued a marriage license. Also listed are Charles E Dalley age 20 of Athens Route 1 and Shirley Streets age 17 of Athens Route 5.
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Paul Robert Lehman
Athens
Virginia
Ruth Wickline
Charles E Dalley
Shirley Streets
Three Hocking youths hurt in Route 13 crash near Burr Oak
At about 2:30 am Sunday in Hocking County Ralph Guess 18 Logan passenger in a 1940 coupe driven by Charles James 16 Gore Route 1 suffered skull fracture and facial lacerations in a crash into a pole. James also injured with knee fracture and facial lacerations. Davyl Tress 15 Logan treated and released with facial bruises. Vehicle owned by Theodore James Gore Route 1 sustained extensive radiator and grille damage.
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Hocking County
Burr Oak Park
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Nelsonville
Ralph Guess
Logan
State Highway Patrol
Guess
Charles M. James
Gore
James
Davyl Tress
Theodore R. James
Gore Route 1
Route 50
Albany
Benjamin H. Berry
Columbus
James W. Bain
Athens
Edwin W. Yar
Crooksville
Berry
Kenneth A. Myers
Louisville
Myers
Yars
C. D. Pincelli
Four Workshops Open Monday At Ohio U
Ohio University hosts four workshops starting Monday in Athens. The events include the second annual Workshop on Economic Education in Lindley Hall chaired by Dean George J. Kabat, a high school publications workshop, a five day school lunch management workshop, and a two week drama workshop led by Dr Elizabeth Anderson Rubye MacCauley. About 70 enrollments in the economics program, 450 students for journalism, and 42 advance registrations for lunchroom work are noted with regional registrants listed.
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Ohio University
Athens
Ohio Workshop
Lindley
Elizabeth Andersoh
Rubye M. MacCauley
Southeastern Ohio
Essie Sowers
Allensville
Cora Stone
Belpre
Esther Barnhart
Guysville
Marguerite Bigony
Albany
Geraldine Custer
Wilkesville
Mary Ramsell
New Lexington
Helen Campbell
Haydenville
Jesse Anse
Enterprise
Itha Allen
Coolville
Miss Bigony
Field Day For Johnson Grass Demonstration In Ross County
A Johnson Grass Field Day is set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. on the Robert Harness farm nine miles southeast of Chillicothe along Route 35. Ross Wright, Athens County agricultural agent, notes demonstrations include four plowing dates and chemical treatments with sodium chlorate and TCA at two rates. Local leaders C. J. Willard, C. E. Burt, Fred Keeler and George R. Gist will lead the discussion after the showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross County
Ross Wright
Athens County
Robert Harness
Chillicothe
C. J. Willard
C. E. Burt
Fred Keeler
George R. Gist
Wright
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Houck & VanDyke
Donald K. Barstow
Seiple & Kempton
Id. M. Goddard
Peter B. Seel
M. Gill Dwight H. Rutherford
Earl F. Mathews, Inc
F. R. Murphey and Son
C. B. Dillon
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Red Cross
Herbert Young
Gladys Kinnan
Lou Childress
Mabel McLaughlin
John Miller
Ruth Hamilton
Evelyn McNally
Pennsville
Flora McDaniel
O’neill
Athens Talk
Alli
Robert
Hollingsworth
W. Washington
FE. Main, Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Athens County Savings & Loan Co
Masonic Temple
Tel
Householder
Burr Oak
Ines
Harold E. Lowery
Arthur Kennedy
Lowery
Kimberly Bridge
Walter L. Bolen
Dependable
K. M
Westinghouse
Welch
Mitchell
Firestone
Weath'r
Gilbert Shannon
Firestone Dealer
Athens, Ohle
Houck & van Dyke
Dial
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