Escapee Ray Taylor Captured in Maryland After Three-Year Fugitive Run
Ray Taylor 43 formerly of Broadwell who escaped from Athens County jail in 1952 was captured in Waterloo Maryland and jailed in that state. Sheriff George Bateman received notice of the arrest and will pursue further details before acting. The case links to a 1952 jail break involving four men and additional prior escapes from West Virginia Penitentiary. Mrs Taylor surrendered January 24 admitting aiding the escape and facing probation after pleading guilty. George L Hossfield a top 10 time world champion typist will speak at Ohio University in Ewing Hall on modern training methods and typing skills with a 139 wpm peak record.
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Athens County
Ray Taylor
Broadwell
Maryland
Taylor
George Bateman
Bateman
Waterloo
Ohio
West Virginia
Utley
Irene
Sharpsburg
Ruben Young
Young
West Virginia State Penitentiary
Moundsville
George L. Hossfield
Ohio University
Ewing Hall
Hossfield
OU Secretarial Studies Department
County withdraws TB nurse hire resolution
County commissioners pulled a measure to hire a nurse for tuberculosis and general public health work under the health department after no applications were received by the deadline. Health officials said a nurse would be employed later to assist other health nurses.
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City County Health Department
Health and
TB Association
Three Divorce Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court
Three divorce petitions accuse gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Aldena Pearl Powell seeks divorce from William Raymond Powell, custody and support of three children, protection for the family, and restoration of her maiden name Glaze. Beverly Ann Ice seeks divorce from Donald E. Ice and restoration of her maiden name. Doris Dell Evener seeks divorce from Jack E. Evener and restoration of her maiden name Keirns.
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Common Pleas
Aldena Pearl Powell
William Raymond Powell
the Plains
Glaze
Beverly Ann Ice
Donald E. Ice
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Doris Dell Evener
Jack E. Evener
Eveners
Chauncey
Keirns
Lancaster Driver Hurt In Collision
A Lancaster man was injured Monday afternoon when the car he rode in was hit head on on Route 33 between Rockbridge and the county line. Al Giles of Lancaster suffered severe head and ear injuries with possible brain trauma and was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital in Logan. Linn Altman, 2, Lancaster, was cited for passing without the assured clear distance ahead after his car collided with Franklin Percell, 38, also of Lancaster, who was driving the other vehicle. Both cars were heavily damaged.
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Lancaster
State Highway Patrol
Rockbridge
Hocking
Fairfield County
Val Hosa
Logan
al Giles
Linn Altman
Franklin Percell
Giles
Altman
E Tucker
Hechridae
Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Fines were paid in Municipal Court Tuesday after State Highway Patrol arrests. Brenda Hartley of New Marshfield Route 1, 56, was fined 15 dollars and costs for driving to the left of the road center after an accident on Dowler Ridge Road last week. Hollie K Woodruff of Athens Route 5, 59, paid 10 dollars and costs for failing to yield the right of way.
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State Highway Patrol
Brenda Hartley
New Marshfield
Dowler Ridge
Hollie K. Woodruff
Athens
Marriage Licenses Issued in Nelsonville and Millfield
William W. Brady aged 27 and Barbara Foughty aged 2 both of Nelsonville obtained a marriage license. Delbert John Arnold aged 43 and Cloris Emmaline Napper aged 29 both of Millfield also secured licenses.
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William W. Brady
Barbara Foughty
Nelsonville
Delbert John Arnold
Cloris Emmaline Napper
Millfield
Legislation Fight Outlined Aids Smaller Counties in Ohio
New bill reshapes sales tax distribution benefiting Ohio counties with Athens County gaining about 90000 annually. Initial fears of losses in rural counties eased after the House and Senate added 1 million each to tax funds. A second measure lifts medical aid ceilings under Aid for the Aged, expanding nursing home and rest home coverage.
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Ohio
Emerg Climax of
State County Commissioner's Association
Athens County
Met
Oswis Men Bill Incorporated
Oto
House
Senate
Ward Ward
Commissioner’s Association
Local Budget Commission
Ward
Coal Industry Faces Long-Term Readiness Says Kiwanis Speaker
Athens Kiwanis Club heard Hatch of the Hanna Co. discuss the coal industry’s “sick” period. He noted peak output in 1947, a 1954 drop, and competition from other fuels, with changes in mining methods expected to cut costs and keep the industry alive. Sylvester Rose named Kiwanian of the Week. guests included Earl Dodson and H. H. of Ohio University’s Jary Training School, along with local officials.
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Athens Kiwanis Club
Hatch
Hanna Co
St. Clairsville
Ture
Sylvester Rose
Ohio University
Rose
Joe Jagers
Waverly
R. L
Ohio State University
Earl Dodson
Berry
H. H
Jary
B. Vanity
Athens
Jack Gilbert
the Messenger
4-H Club Activities Highlight Summer Plans and Leaders
Various 4-H clubs report summer plans and new officers. Bates Booster 4-H Club discusses travel to the Ohio State Fair at the Carmichaels home. New Marshfield 4-H elects Helen Hunter as president and Carole Steinmeyer as vice president. Albany Clover Clippers feature demonstrations by Mace Murphy and Trout with Phyllis McInturf present. Rome Canaan Jolly Girls elect officers in a meeting led by Florence McBride. Greenbriars hold a gathering at the McKelvys with Sharon Williams presiding.
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Bates
Mike and
Daire Carmichael
Lanny Conrath
New Marshfield
Beverly Turrell
Helen Hunter
Carole Steinmyer
Sandra Saylor
Cherry Dee Keffer
Phyllis McIntorf
Albany Clover Clippers
Vicki Mace
Pat Murphy
Sandra Trout
Phyllis McInturf
Rome Canaan
Assault Battery Charge Brings Fine
Chester Carpenter of Athens Route 4 was fined $25 and costs Tuesday in Municipal Court on a charge of assault and battery filed by his wife Hattie who claimed he struck her with his hand.
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Chester Carpenter
Athens Route 4
Hattie
Weather Shifts Gentle in Athens District
The Athens district enjoyed a mild day with morning low of 49 rising to 65 by 9 am. Forecasters expect another pleasant day like Monday, when the high reached 78 and the low 54.
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Athens
Rotary International Golden Anniversary Convention Report
H C Bobo of Athens spoke at the Rotary International Golden Anniversary Convention at Ohio Stadium before about 15 000 delegates. He announced A Z Baker of Cleveland was elected president and described the election system while highlighting Vice President Nixon and performances by Connie Boswell and the university choir.
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H. C. Bobo
Athens
Rotary International
Bobo
United States
Chi Stadium
Tee
Herb Sh
Riner
Connie Boswell
S Caven
Theniversity Choir
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
A list of patients and residents associated with Sheltering Arms Hospital. Names include Betty Williams Glouster Sylvia Doolittle Nelson ie Letha Doolittle Nelsonville Muriel Woodyard The Plains Clyde Wiley Athens Norma Dupler Athens Laurene Kirchner Athens Florence Gillespie Chauncey Ferna Phillips The Plains Thomas Barstow Athens William ai Athens Martha Pilcher Athens Fannie Roach Corning Evelyn Wilson Ignace Mich Nancy Martin McArthur Robert Campbell Athens Edmunda Clark Athens Archie Strole Athens Martha McCune Trimble.
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Betty Williams
Glouster
Sylvia Doolittle
Nelsonie
Letha Doolittle
Nelsonville
Muriel Woodyard
the Plains
Clyde Wiley
Athens
Norma Dupler
Laurene Kirchner
Florence Gillespie
Chauncey
Ferna Phillips
Thomas Barstow
William Ai
Martha Pilcher
Fannie Roach
Corning
Evelyn Wilson
Ignace
Mich
Nancy Martin
McArthur
Robert Campbell
Edmunda Clark
Archie Strole
Martha McCune
Trimble
Legion Plans Annual Election of Officers
Athens K. T. Crossen Post 21 will hold the annual election of officers at 7 30 pm Wednesday at the home of Congress and Evans. Commander Evans will preside and refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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Athens
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Congress
Evans
Prayer Band to Meet at Grahams Chapel
Grahams Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Chapman with Verta Belle Hawk as leader.
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Grahams Chapel
O. B. Chapman
Verta Belle Hawk
Driver Denies Count Hearing Set Thursday
Carl Williams of 18 Fern St pled innocent to a driving while intoxicated charge in Municipal Court. His hearing is set for 9 am Thursday as he remains in county jail on a $300 bond after a Sunday arrest on Covville Ridge Road by sheriff's deputies.
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Carl Williams
Fern St
Williams
CovivMle Ridge Road
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