Dry Weather and High Winds Spur Nine Area Fires Friday
Forestry official Ernest J. Gebhart reports nine fires Friday as gusty winds swept dry timber and grassland. Major blazes burned near Athens destroying 130 acres near Bates Church and 20 acres of timber plus 110 acres of fields on Cecil and Pearl Douglas and J. M. Lowry land, with additional fires near Union and Mulligan Road. Wind kept fires active, with gusts up to 36 mph at New Lexington, delaying air patrols. Residents must obtain burning permits starting Monday. reports should go to local fire wardens or the forest department headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Division of Forestry
Ernest J. Gebhart
Athens
Bates Church
Shade
Cecil and
Pearl Douglas
J. M. Lowry
Union
David Jones
Walter Cramer
R. R. Barker
Forestry Department
Gebhard
Arnold Brown
Forest Department
N. Lancaster Sv
Richland Ave
Mulligan Road
Aleal
Chauncey Mine
Chauncey
New Lexington
Gebhart
Vinton County
Hocking
Meigs
Pomeroy
Court Grants 4 Divorces in Common Pleas Court
Four divorces were granted in Common Pleas Court. Eunice Maxwell was granted divorce from Leonard Maxwell with custody and support for three children. Esther Skinner was granted divorce from George Skinner with property and home goods and restoration of her maiden name Parks. Julia Godfrey was divorced from Richard Godfrey with maiden name Davis restored. Robert Carbaugh was divorced from Sarah Carbaugh with Sarah’s maiden name Tucker restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Eunice F. Maxwell
Leonard G Maxwell
Maxwells
Esther M. Skinner
George EB. Skinner
Jacksonville
Parks
Skinners
Julia Godfrey
Richard Godfrey
Davis
Robert A. Carbaugh
Sarah Carbaugh
Sarah Naomi Tucker
Tank Truck Driver Fined After Collision
Carl F Carabee 32 Worthington was fined 10 and costs after his tank truck sideswiped Charles Borchart 46 Chauncey on Columbus Road. Carabee claimed an approaching car forced him to cut back too quickly, causing the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Road
Carl F. Carabee
Worthington
Charles A. Borchart
Chauncey
Carabee
Rise Noted in Annual Report Juvenile and Probate Statistics
The Athens County Juvenile Court saw 254 juvenile cases in 1952, up from 205 in 1951, with delinquency the major charge rising by 49. Adult cases totaled 102, down from 148. official and unofficial counts split 150/104 for juveniles and 20/62 for adults. Probate court 1932 report lists marriages 246 births 1090 deaths 654 licenses issued 4 nurses 3 ministers 41 dance halls 1 skating rink. money turned to treasurer 7533.65.
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Athens County
John F. Newcomb
Newcomb
Uwod
More Children Under Care' Of County Welfare Board
The Athens County Child Welfare Board reports 231 children under care in 1952, up from 218 in 1951. 46 new placements, 33 closures, and 297 children served. Average foster home population 39. Children's Home 56. Nineteen adoptions completed or pending. 79 with parents, 21 with relatives, 35 in free homes, 32 in boarding homes, 50 at the Children's Home, 14 elsewhere. Judge John F. Newcomb joins the juvenile bench. board members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State Welfare Department
John F. Newcomb
Lawrence Worstell, Jr
Tne
B. F. Cutler
Sol Rosenberg
H. C. Dorman
T. H. Morgan
Newcomb
State and Local Taxes Discussed at Athens Meeting
The Athens League of Women Voters will hold an open meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Athens High School Little Theater. Mrs. Richard Gockard will explain how local tax revenue is returned by the state to county and township treasuries and how the funds are used. Mrs. Eric Thompson and Mrs. Lawrence Goldberg will assist by answering audience questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens League of Women Voters
Athens High School
Richard Gockard
Treasuries
Eric Thompson
Lawrence Goldberg
Fire damages home trash burn cited at Bishop residence
City firefighters were summoned Friday afternoon to 11 Walker Street to tackle a trash fire in a wire basket that ignited grass at the residence of Edward Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bishop
Walker St
Arass
State Department Posts Up for Exam
Annual examination for foreign service officer appointments in the U S Department of State is set for September 14 to 17 in Cincinnati. Appointments carry a $4000 to $5000 annual salary. Full details available at Ohio University Bureau of Appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of State
Cincinnati
Ohio University
Bureau of Appointments
Exams Announced for Federal Posts
Examinations for mining engineer positions range from $3410 to $10800 a year, announced by the U.S. Civil Service Commission. Printing plant jobs with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing offer $1.29 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Lexington Cars Collide After High School Games
Two Lexington residents Granville R. Foster and Arthur J. Rankin drove into each other on N Lancaster St after high school tournament games. A City police report lists minor damage, no injuries, and names drivers Henry Mc Peak of Chesterhill and Hazel E Sands of Oak Lawn AL as other involved in a side swipe on Route 50 A near Athens.
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Lexington
N. Lancaster St
Granville R. Foster
Arthur J. Rankin
Henry McPeak
Chesterhill
Hazel E. Sands
Oak Lawn
Athens
State Highway Patrol
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C. BR
Spangler
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Morris & May Avenues
Ohio
East Cansan
Charles Williams
Thea Boy #reather
Columbus
George Halbirt
Charles Willams
Hocking Valley T.V., Inc
Morris Ave
the Town
Swaine Lomo
of County Welfare Board
Betts
Plumbing Sweeney
F. C. Betts
Plumbing & Heating
Morrin Ave
Horwell Music Shop
Second Street
Logan, Ohio
Fren
Wrogee S the Economy Savings and Loan CO
N. Court St
McCammon
Mar
Nelsonville
Goa St
L. Riad
Mgr
P. R. Baird
Mur
State Department
Monterey
Elmer Jones Realty, Inc
National Homes
Utah Place
Buick
Ireet
Buick Circus
Roadmaster
Athens Buick CO
N. Court and
Carpenter Sts
Athens, Ohio
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