Faith Program Opens At Ohio University In Convocation
Dr. Chad Walsh of Beloit College addresses a morning convocation on the Faith In Action program at Ohio University. He likens man’s history to Shakespearean drama and places humanity in Act Four, with a return to the Church amid a four day event opening with sacred music.
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Beloit College
Wisconsin
Ohio University
Walsh
Sage
Princpal
Vincent Tanzola
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Rabb Theodore S. Levy
Congregation
Ohev Sholom
Huntington
W. Va
Athens High Tops District Debate Meet in CIS B tourney
Athens High School debaters scored two wins over Marysville and Lancaster St Marys at the district tourney as they prepare for the state tournament March 18 and 19 at Ohio State University. Columbus East team coached by Clayton Smith includes Jim Taylor Phi Saunders Virgil Versteeg and Carol Blosser. The squad also heads to the National Forensic Tournament at Delaware Willis High School. Remaining rounds use Oregon style cross examination. Marriage license William McKnight 21 Nelsonville and Shirley Smart 19 Buchtel.
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Nist
Athens High School
Ohio State University
Marysville
Lancaster St. Marys
Columbus
Oregon
Kiwanis hears speaker Air Power is vital
Capt Don ald W Mansfield USAF told Athens Kiwanis Club that the free world faces two paths against the Red menace a plug the dike approach or holding Reds in check with massive retaliation He urged scientific and technological superiority and air power as a peace guarantee He showed slides on A bombs and H bombs and noted radiation danger He also highlighted the vast air defense system and USAF power Three new members were welcomed and several guests attended the meeting at the Berry Hotel in Athens.
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Donald W. Mansfield
USAF
Athens Kiwanis Club
Berry Hotel
Mansfield
Free World
Korea
Indo China
Formosa
United States
Kiwanians
America
Hiroshima
Bikini
Father of 4 Takes Life In Lee Barn
Herbert John Davis 42 of Albany Route 1 reportedly killed himself Monday by firing a 16 gauge shotgun into his left chest in the hayloft of a Lee Township barn. Deputies said Davis had been in ailing before the act. Davis left a note on the barn gate and was found by Denver McVay and Earl Tucker after his wife Irene Davis alerted neighbors. He leaves wife Irene Beckley Davis and four children John Arthur Wheeling Gary 9 Bobby 4 Carolyn 6, plus three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Thursday at Temple Church conducted by Rev. John Boswell with interment in Temple Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Wednesday.
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Lee Township
Athens County Sheriff's Office
Herbert John Davis
Albany
Depuy
Harold Shields
Davis
Vinton County
Irene Beckley Davis
John Arthur
Wheeling
Gary
Bobby
Carolyn
Chester
Columbus
Elwood
Orient
Marion
Zaleski
Gertrude Perry
Cora Perry
MacArthur
Bessie Quick
Groveport
Bertha West Davis
Temple Church
John Boswell
Temple Cemetery
Red Cross Aids Sergeant During Emergency Leave
An Athens County serviceman on emergency leave received Red Cross assistance as he cared for his ailing father in Austria. Local officials report ongoing support to sustain services for returning soldiers, with the drive raising funds to aid families like Sergeant Cunningham’s. His daughter Clara, wife, and three year old accompany him, and the Red Cross helped authorize travel for the child. The effort reflects gratitude from his wife and family toward the Red Cross at both national and local levels.
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Nnlany
Athens County
Clarke Daily
Red Cross
Salzburg
Austria
James R. Cunningham
Allen Howie
Cave
Red ‘Cross
Cunningham
Clara
Se Phair
Sfare
Red Cros
Austin
Sergeezt ‘Cunningham
Red Shoat
Red _ Cros
Stegeen’ Cunningham
James RK
Eft
Athens County Red Cross Chapter
Memenger
Free Booklet Aids Family Cemetery Planning
Logan Ohio notice promotes a free booklet from Logan Monument Company. It urges readers to obtain guidance on facing life crises and planning ahead for funeral and cemetery arrangements. The ad stresses emotional relief and security for families and suggests sending a postcard request for the booklet.
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Logan
Ohio
Logan Monument Company
Otto
Monu
Monument Institute
America
Youth Admits Break-Ins At Buchtel York School
Athens County sheriff reported a 16 year old confessed to two break ins at the Buchtel York School principal's office on Feb 4 and Feb 25. Deputy Harold Shields said money was taken on both occasions with school officials noting 15 to 20 dollars each time. The youth disputes the amounts. Deputy Shields and Nelsonville Patrolman Max Valkenburg aided the probe.
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Buchtel-York
Athens County
Vehicle Title Office to Open Noon Hours in March
Phyllis J. Cross, clerk of courts, announced the Vehicle Title Office will stay open through March at noon to assist residents buying 1955 license plates at the deputy registrar’s office. Hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm daily except Saturdays noon. location 29 W State St. The section notes a separate smoke incident at Norman Skinner’s apartment with no fire. The article also states the Mark and Past Master degrees will be conferred Wednesday at 7:30 pm by Athens Chapter 39 Royal Arch Masons at the Masonic Temple, per J T Stiff, high priest.
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Caneavo
State St
Norman Skinner
Masonic Temple
Athens
Royal Arch Masons
J.T. Stiff
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits and Dismissals
Hospital notes list admitted patients including Mrs. Carol Quinn, Stewart Alv Baker, C. Lillie in Athens, Nathan W. Cheadle in Alba, and others in Athens Columbus area. Dismissals include Mrs. James K and her daughter, Mrs. Don Cotterill, Mrs. Jack Rosser, Mrs. Gerald Tinkham, Lawrence White, and Edwin Wagner among several. Transfer noted for Baby Robert Mantle to a Columbus hospital.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Carol Quinn
Stewart
Alv Baker
Colville
1.C. Smith
Albany
Caries C. Lillie
Athens
Nathan W. Cheadle
Alba
Bob Cathleen Bates
James K
The
Don Cotterill
Jack Rosser
Gerald Tinkham
Chauncy
Lawrence White
Gallipolis
Eldred Grimes
Edwin Wagner
Robinson
Amesville
Robert Mantle
Guysville
Ta Mae Williams
Columbus
Ruth Liggett
Greg Wolf
Athens County Civ Service Group to Meet at Hospital
The Athens County Chapter of the Ohio Civil Service Employes Association will meet Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in the Athens State Hospital Auditorium. The meeting will review reports from the legislation committee and the Fairpolish area conference held last Saturday. Prayer Band to Meet Grahams Chapel Prayer Band will gather Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Letha Bailey, who will lead.
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Athens County
Ohio Civ! Service Employes Association
Athens State Hospital
Legislation Committee
Fairpolis Area” Conference
Grahams Chapel
Letha Bailey
Rotary Slate Nominated NATO Work Outlined at Meeting
Rotary slate discussed NATO work and election timing. The program featured "Hits Through the Years" narrated by Wally Boden, with selections from the 1900s to 1940s and tributes to school heritage. The AJHS chorus, conducted by Harold Kessler, performed a medley of classics and birthdays were noted for 1938 41 graduates.
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Rotary Slate
NATO
Talon
Wally Boden
Schoo
Rombers
Jessie Rowland
Marjorie Gaylord
Lelia Roberts
Linda Lee
Linda Fagan
Bonnie Brookins
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Harold Kessler
Intruder Attacks Woman In Athens Apartment
A 72 year old woman fought off an intruder who entered her Union Street apartment through a window while she slept. She was able to provide some identifying details to police. A thorough search for the attacker will be conducted as detectives review the night’s events and seek further evidence.
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Enis
Joseph M Bride
Union St
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