City Schools Attendance Drops Amid Flu Spread in Athens
Attendance in Athens city schools hits a season low with 75 percent present among 1200 pupils as flu spreads. West Side sees 49 of 110 absent while East Side Central and junior high report notable absences. County schools also see declines though Ohio University health officials note fewer cases.
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Athens
Willard P. Barker
Barker
West Side
East Side
Central
University
Ohio
Hudson
Athens City- County
Prison sentence for Victor Wetzel sent to state pen
Victor Wetzel aged 38 of Buchtel was sentenced Wednesday to the Ohio Penitentiary. He was taken to the Columbus Institution Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Mame Pincelli for confinement.
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Victor Wetzel
Buchtel
Ohio
Columbus
Mame Pincelli
Coal Shortage Worsens as Temperatures Drop to Four
The region endures a severe coal shortage with temperatures dropping to four degrees above zero. By nine this morning, readings rose to eight as concerns over fuel supply persisted. The Plains school faced a late coal delivery that delayed possible closure, with officials awaiting further shipments next week.
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C. N. France
the Plains School
Herman W. Humphrey
Humphrey
Guard Unit Prepares for Inspection
Federal inspection of Athens Ohio National Guard will be conducted Thursday by an inspecting team from Second Army Headquarters. Lt James M Abraham commander says drill was mainly to prepare for the two part test covering supply maintenance and administration and the inspection of ranks and training progress. A new key sort kit for personnel records has been issued by the Army.
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Athens
Ohio National Guard
Second Army
James M. Abraham
Abraham
Army
Photography Talk Heard by Athens Naval Reserve Unit
Clarence H. White, visiting photography lecturer at Ohio University, spoke Thursday at Carnegie Hall to the Athens Volunteer Naval Reserve Unit. Lt. Robert Worthman announced three new enlistments including Lt. (j.g.) Arthur R. Moler of the reserve medical corps, Walter Norman Brown, radioman third class, and Dennis M. Stewart, seaman recruit, all of Athens.
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Clarence H. White
Ohio University
Athens’ Volunteer Naval Reserve Unit
Carnegie Hall
White
Navy
Robert Worthman
J.g
Arthur R. Moler
Reserve Medical Corps
Doctor Moler
Walter Norman Brown
Dennis M. Stewart
Athens
Athens Tavern Owner in Critical Condition After Tourn Injury
James Parkis, 56 W Union St, remains in critical condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a heart attack during the Athens Wellston basketball tournament game in which his son Nick Parkis played. Visitors are not permitted.
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James Parkis
Union St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Nick
Government Study Reports To Be Made
Preliminary survey results on city agencies will be presented at Athens Provisional League of Women Voters meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the common pleas courtroom. The report covers council, mayor, city officials, and the mayor's court plus the school board, libraries, health, recreation, and housing topics. Answers will follow questions from the floor led by Mrs. James Rundle with several members listed.
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Athens’ Provisional League of Women Voters
Common Pleas
James Rundle
Eric Thompson
Ralph Albaugh
Robert Creegan
F. H. McKelvey
Agnes Fisen
Dorothy Zietz
Roger Barrett
Henri Seibert
Athens County
Rylmer Ackley
Mrs. Faine Dies Friday In Athens Home
Margaret Faine died Friday morning at 9% Mill Street after a four week illness. Born in Pomeroy she moved to Athens from Akron two years ago and was a member of the First Christian Church. Survived by husband C. E. Faine a daughter Mrs. J. T. McGrath of Ravenna a son Willis P. Faine of Peoria five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Gross 9 S Congress with burial at West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday.
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Margaret Faine
Mill St
Pomeroy
C. W. Gross
Athens
John W. Francis
Joe B. Maffett
Townsend Rites Set for A. D. Townsend 66
Funeral services for A. D. Townsend 66 are set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Temple Church near Albany. The Rev. Fred Luchs will officiate with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at Jagers Funeral Home in Ft. Lauderdale Florida.
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A. D. Townsend
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla
Fred Luchs
Temple Church
Albany
Jagers
Six Openings for Army and Air Force Authorized
Six openings for Army and Air Force are listed for March by the Army Recruiting Office in Athens County. Two Air Force and four Regular Army positions are available as vacancies open up after being limited or filled. Further information can be obtained at the post office building recruiting office.
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Air Force
Regular Army
Athens County
Army
Livestock Market News Cincinnati Mix March Update
Markets in Cincinnati report salable hogs 3300 head with barrows and gilts up 25 cents from Thursday. Sow prices strong with good and choice sows at 13.00 to 14.75. hogs under 275 lbs at 15.00. Cattle and calves moderately active with steers 23.50 to 26.50, heifers 23.50 to 25.00, vealers 20.00 to 32.00, sheep scarce with lamb tops near 27.00 and ewes to 10.00.
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Cincinnati
U. S
Livestock Price Report From Point Pleasant Auction
Hog prices mix good and choice weight 180 to 220 pounds at 16.50 to 17.25 per cwt heavyweights 13.00 to 16.00 lightweights 13.00 to 14.50 sows 12.50 to 13.50 boars 7.00 to 8.00. Cattle market steady with no high quality fed cattle shortfeds 22.00 to 24.00 common kinds 18.50 to 21.00 good beef cows 17.00 to 19.00 canners 12.50 to 17.50 shelly kinds down to 11.00 bulls 18.50 to 21.00. Veal calves choice 33.30 good 30.00 to 32.00 medium and heavy 25.00 to 28.50 common 16.00 to 21.00.
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Point Pleasant
Consumer grade ranges and receipts reported in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on March 2, consumer grades show U S A at large 33 to 37 percent and medium 30 to 34 percent. Wholesale grades list U S extras large 34 to 44 percent and extras large 31 to 34 percent. Current receipts record 27 to 20 cases exchanged.
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Cincinnati
U.S. A
U.S
Scout district consolidation outlined for Athens Meigs area
Hock Hocking District officials outlined a one year trial merger plan joining Athens Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey Millfield and Jackson ville with Kinshua District including Pomeroy Middleport and Coolville moving into Blennerhassett. Citizenship Day planned for April aims to acquaint officials with local government duties.
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Athens
Meigs County
Hock-Hocking
John F. Newcomb
Nelsonville R. of
Boy Scouts
Newcomb
Clarke Daily
Wilbur D. Mender
Nelsonville
Thomas Blower
Gilbert Simonton, Jr
Elmer Gulley
Lloyd Evans
Paul M. Niswander
Irving I. Dickman
Eagles Plan District Meet at Athens Lodge
Athens Aerie 529 FOE will host District 24 aeries on Sunday March 12 at 2 p.m. with supper to follow. District Director George Sargent will present a report on District 24. Principal speaker Erwin L. Sigismund will address delegates from Pomeroy Gallipolis Oak Hill Jackson Wellston and McArthur.
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Athens Aerie
FOE
District 24
Elmer Tittle
Athens Lodge
George Sargent
Pomeroy
Erwin L. Sigismund
Waverly
Tri-State Organization Department
Gallipolis
Oak Hill
Jackson
Wellston
McArthur
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr and Mrs John Lynch of Athens and a son for Mr and Mrs Brewster Higgins of Athens. Admissions include James Shaw Athens Route 1 Walter Cunningham Athens Route 3 Dorothy Jewett Athens and Grattes King Athens for major surgery or medical. Dismissals note multiple patients leaving with families and locations.
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John Lynch
Athens
Brewster Higgins
James Shaw
Walter Cunningham
Dorothy Jewett
Grattes King
Robert Kirkendall
Chesterhill
Ray McGrane
the Plains
Stella Frame
Marion Guess
Cecile Glenn
Nelsonville
Barbara Kennard
New Marshield
Roger Dickerson
Wellston
Two Individuals Fined for Intoxication by Mayor Mickle
Theo dore Michalek 37 of 29 S Congress St and Ella Ligget 24 of Athens Route 3 were fined $10 and costs Friday morning on intoxication charges filed by police.
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W. P. Mickle
Theodore Michalek
S. Congress St
Ella Ligget
Athens
Davis Fined for No Muffler in Athens
Carl E. Davis age 24 of Athens Route 3 was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle for operating an automobile without a muffler. Davis was committed to city jail for failure to pay the fine.
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Carl E. Davis
Athens
W. P. Mickle
Davis
Junior Hi Y Organized at County Home
A Junior Hi Y Club for junior high students has been formed at the Children’s Home under M T Vermillion Athens YMCA chair. Gerald Simpson leads the group with Harold Taylor as president and Charles Williams as vice president.
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M. T. Vermillion
Athens’ Ymca
Gerald Simpson
Ohio University
YMCA
Harold Taylor
Charles Williams
Peter Matheny
Floyd McDonald
Fred Pyles
Max Denny
Donald Meeks
George McDonald
Frank
Three Children Saved From Chauncey Trailer Fire
Mrs. Dana McKinley saved her two children and a neighbor child when a Salt Creek trailer home burned two miles south of Chauncey. The fire gutted the trailer and its contents, leaving only a can of milk and a shotgun saved by neighbors. Fire Chief Pearl Lopez cited unclear details and said the department was not called.
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Dana McKinley
McKinley
Sharing Hour Observed in Athens County
Athens County's Ministerial Association sponsors One Great Hour of Sharing with over 100000 congregations and about 25000000 members taking part. Families will host a sacrificial meal and give savings at the Sunday service on March 12. Funds support overseas relief via denominations and interdenominational agencies. Radio network airings include NBC March 4 4 p.m. ABC March 9 10 30 p.m. CBS March 11 6 30 p.m. Mutual's program aired Thursday night.
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Athens County
Fred Luchs
NBC
ABC
CBS
Mutual
Prudential Athens office honored at Lancaster dinner
The Athens sales office of Prudential Insurance received recognition Thursday night at a company dinner in Lancaster. Honored salesmen included Gomer H. Jones staff manager and agents Thomas Rose and Boyd Spencer from Athens.
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Athens
Prudential Insurance Co
Lancaster
Gomer H. Jones
Thomas Rose
Boyd Spencer
Legion members to attend Harry Vernon funeral rites
Mc Cann-Fredrick Post of the American Legion will meet at 12:15 p.m. Sunday in Legion Hall to attend the military funeral services for Harry Vernon.
Child Welfare Board Delays Transfer to Chauncey Home
Athens County's Child Welfare Board voices dissatisfaction with delays in moving children from the E State St. home to the Chauncey county home. The board blamed no one and plans three budgeted remodeling options for 100 children, while reinforcing support for relocation and better living quarters.
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Athens County
E. State St
Chauncey
Donald Sheffield
Nelsonville
Shade Girl Enrolls in Technologists School
Helen Barnhill of near Shade has enrolled in the Springfield City Hospital School for Medical Technologists. She will complete her course in June 1951. Miss Barnhill attended Ohio University where she was a member of Kappa Phi Wesley Foundation Der Deutsche Verein Women's Recreation Association and the Women's League.
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Helen Barnhill
Near Shade
Springfield City Hospital
Miss Barnhill
Ohio University
Kappa Phi
Wesley Foundation
der Deutchen Verein
Women’s Recreation Association
The
Women’s League
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Cross Bros
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Harold Ogg
Sachem
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Steppes Beauticians Inc
Eagles Lodge
Murray City, Ohio
Buckeye Ramblers
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Kempton
Prudential Insurance Company of America
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John Jennings
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