A D Townsend Dies in Florida Hospital
Augustus Dailey Townsend 66 of 52 West State Street died Wednesday night in a Ft. Lauderdale hospital. He came to Athens in 1906 and worked at Athens State Hospital and George Kurtz Hardware, later in oil and gas ventures. He platted Townsend Addition in Athens and is survived by wife Edna Evans Townsend and siblings Fred, Mrs Van Dyke, Mrs Dixon, and Mrs Hoodlet. Funeral arrangements pending with Jagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Dailey Townsend
W. State St
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Townsend
Arthur van Dyke
Albany
Marie Dixon
Athens
Drue Hoodlet
New Marshfield
Jagers
Cub Scout Anniversary Observed by Local Packs
Cub Scout Packs 55 and 57 celebrated the 40th anniversary of scouting with annual potluck dinners drawing about 190 attendees. Renewal of Pack 55 charter was presented, den 4 showcased a new flag, and numerous Wolf and Bear badges and Gold Arrow awards were announced for several scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Clarke Daily
Fred Luchs
Luchs
Presbyterian Church
Fred Weber
David Hughes
Robert Wickham
Arthur Cornwell
Vic Stanson
Den 4
Den
Oril Carpenter
David Goldberg
Cub
Cornwell
Terry Whaley
al Martin
Daniel Hill
Raymond Kester
Curtis Clifford
David Tolliver
Leslie Cornwell
Max Swartzel
John Simpkins
Victor Stanson
Ned Glenn
Bill Markham
Tom van Meter
Pack
Evan Williams
Louis McBride
Roy Richey
Joe Mechem
Wolf
Leland McBride
Jim Goldsworthy
Jim Sweeney
Clif Coursey
Benny Ball
Buzzy Ball
Ronnie Long
Buddy Barnes
Jimmy Lynch
Alan McGrath
Larry Looney
Cliff Coursey
Denner
Coursey
Sweeney
Civil Service Announces Exams for Various Federal Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announced examinations for archives and library assistant herbarium aid museum aid medical officer and tobacco inspector with salaries ranging from 2450 to 6400. Details and applications available from W H Oldfield local secretary at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
W. H. Oldfield
Masons Plan Attendance at Marietta Visit
Paramathia Lodge 25 officers and members plan to attend a Marietta visit by William R. Pringle grand master of Ohio. American Union Lodge 1 and Harmar Lodge 390 will host the 17th District with inspection by Judge Verner E. Metcalf. Dinner at 6 p.m. and inspection starts 7:30 p.m. Reservations for the dinner are closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramathia Lodge 25
F & AM
Marietta
William R. Pringle
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
George Fee
Athens Lodge
American Union Lodge 1
Harmar Lodge
Fee
Athens
Masonic Temple
Paramythia Lodge
Verner E. Metcalf
World War II Ohio bonus rules widen eligibility
The compensation commission in Columbus reports amended Senate Bill No. 110 lets veterans who were separated by death or disability and did not reach 90 days of service qualify for the Ohio bonus. Applications are available through county veterans service offices. Two new Army enlistments are listed: Stanley H. McKee, son of Jesse and Mary McKee, New Marshfield Route 1, to Engineer Corps for four years, to Ft. Knox, Kentucky. John S. Mohler, son of Sedwick and [illegible] Mohler, Athens Route 4, to Air Force for four years, to Lackland AFB, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Compensation Commission
Armed Services
Leslie G. Secrimger
Army Recruiting Office
Stanley H. McKee
Jesse James McKee
New Marshfield
Engineer Corps
Ft. Knox
Air Force
John S. Mohler
Sedwick Cecil Mohler
Athens
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
VA to pay GI Insurance Dividends via district offices
Dividends for deceased veterans will be paid by VA insurance offices rather than the Washington office. VA spokesman Alton F. Friedel said payments should proceed promptly after a dividend card and material are received, with most payments expected after several months. CPL Carroll Burris returned Feb 20 to Fort Dix N J after an emergency furlough for his stepfather George C Carsey who died Feb 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alton F. Friedel
Cpl. Carroll Burris
Fort Dix
N. J
George C. Carsey
West Side Trail Blazer Gray Club Charter Set
A charter induction for the West Side Trail Blazer Gray Club of West Side Grade School is scheduled for Friday at 2 45 p m in the school auditorium. Carl House will present the charter to President Gerald Rexroad with membership cards issued by Miss Marielle Darst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Trail Blazer Gray Club
West Side
Carl House
Athens Ymca Committee
Gerald Rexroad
Marielle Darst
YMCA
Richard Wilson
Ohio University
Athens Gray Club
Jerry Rexroad
Larry Hughes
Jerry Johnson
Dave Gilkey
Francis Jarvis
David McAfee
William Adams
David Root
Harold Daft
Ronald Boland
Leland McBridge
Marcus Hall
Larry Leffler
Man Pays Fine After Assault and Battery Charge
John T. Van Meter, 38, of 12% Smith St., paid a $20 fine and costs after arraignment before Mayor W. P. Mickle on assault and battery filed by his wife Freda. A 20 day jail term was suspended. Henry M. Busch, Democratic candidate, claims confidence in beating Sen. Robert A. Taft amid his twelve terrible years in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. van Meter
Smith St
W. P. Mickle
van Meter
Freda
Taft Cleveland
Henry M. Busch
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Five Fined in Mayor's Court for Intoxication
Five men were arraigned before Mayor W. P. Mickle on intoxication charges. Frank Johnson 29 Athens Route 3 paid 15 dollars and costs, William V. Munn 22 Athens Route 2 paid 10 dollars and costs, Glen R. Phelps 33 Albany paid 10 dollars and costs, William Phelps 25 Albany Route 2 paid 19 dollars and costs, Woodrow Withem 37 100 W Union St paid 20 dollars and costs. William Phelps and Withem are serving jail sentences for failing to pay their fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Mickle
Frank Johnson
Athens
William V. Munn
Glen R. Phelps
Albany
William Phelps
Woodrow Withem
W. Union St
Withem
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A. D. Townsend
Florida Hospital
Mr, Townsend
Doan
State Highway Patrol
C. N. France
Arden Sands
McArthur
Earl Fairee
Glouster
Nelsonville
Jeffrey
Diamonds — Watches
S. Court St
Civil Service
Harold Ogg
Sachem
Masons
West Side School Club
Delbert Adams
Rogen
E. State St. Athens
R. E
Mac" McCammon
Mgr. Berry
Ireland
Adele
Welsonville
Counts Nee Borge Appleman
Mgr
N. Court St
Harris Furniture Stores
Appt
Robertshaw
Detroit
Jewel
Florence
Foodbank
Hamburg
Dallas
OLEO
Resn Frozen Haddock
Tender Club
Perlb
OIC
East State St
Athens, Ohio
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