Two Hurt in Crashes as Snow and Sleet Fall
Three accidents on district highways over the weekend due to snow and sleet left two injured. John DeMolet, now of Cincinnati, survived a two car crash east of McArthur and was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The Morgan car left a left turn into DeMolet’s path. Morgan refused further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
McArthur
John DeMolet
Cincinnati
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Cleve Morgan
Vinton County
William Brown
Morgan
DeMolet
Mrs Millikan Dies Athens Optometrist’s Wife
Mrs Charles C Millikan wife of an Athens optometrist died Sunday at the family home 24 North High Street She was born in Liverpool England came to Delaware Ohio as a child and moved to Athens in 1897 In Athens she led in jewelry business later active in Ohio University music sorority Alpha Delta Pi and Xi chapter advisory She belonged to Presbyterian church Eastern Star and women’s music groups Survivors include her husband son Don B Millikan siblings and a niece Funeral Tuesday at 7 30 p m with burial in Delaware Flowers omitted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Millikan
Charles C Millikan
Athens
N. High St
Liverpool
England
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Millikan
Xi Chapter
Sigma Alpha Iota Music Sorority
Women’s Music Club
Presbyterian Church
Order of Eastern Star
Don B. Millikan
Allen R. Kresge
William R. Beck
Lakewood
David Beck
Westerville
Howard FE
Wright
Bristol
Ind
Blanc Angle
Middletown
N. Y
High St
John M. Versteeg
Buria
Delaware
R. S. Wolf Dies at 60 in Athens
Raymond Sylvester Wolf, age 60, died Sunday evening in Athens. Survived by brother W. F. Wolf of Cedar Grove West Virginia and sisters Blanche Walters of Cleveland and Mrs. Ivan Kinney of Rockford Illinois. Services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wooley funeral home with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Sylvester Wolf
Athens
W. F. Wolf
Cedar Grove
W. Va
Blanche Walters
Cleveland
Ivan Kinney
Rockford
Wooley Funeral Home
Green Lawn Cemetery
Nelsonville
Simple Insurance Advice For The Average Man
The speaker urges readers to carry several kinds of insurance for home business and family. Fire theft and liability coverage protect against losses while accident protection covers individuals and families. Though insurance options number over a hundred, the message emphasizes simplicity and personalized help.
See Any of the Friendly Agents Listed Below
Readable text lists friendly agents with contact cues. The notice presents names and roles but contains fragmented lines and no clear actions or deadlines.
Athens County Agents Association notice
Local business directory style notice lists members and offices including Houck Vandyke Walker Ebright Goddard Pari Mathews Peter Seel Gill Dwight Rutherford Murphey Dillon Guinther Insurance Agency Glouster Nelsonville Betts Oakley Insurance Oakley Insurance The Salty Insurance Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald K
Barstow
Keiple
Kempton Walker
Ebright
D. M. Goddard
Pari Mathews
Peter KB. Seel
Co, M. Gill
Dwight H. Rutherford
RK. Murphey and
Ron
B. Dillon
Paul F. Betts Insurance Agency
Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc
the Salty Insurance Agency
Real Estate Transfers in Athens County and Nearby Townships
A long list of property transfers recorded in Athens County and neighboring townships includes Greendale Minerals Co of Logan Ohio selling surface rights on 39 tracts to R V Oakley of Nelsonville, multiple parcels in Lodi and Troy Townships, additions in Grosvenor and Hudson areas, and transfers involving Athens additions. Notable buyers include E J Taylor, R W Dennis, David L and James D Niggemeyer, and Herbert J Kelly among others. parcels span Athens Glouster Coolville Dover and surrounding locales with sizes from 3.27 acres to 112.72 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greendale Minerals Co
Logan
Ohio
R. V. Oakley
Nelsonville
Orin B. Chapman
Athens’ County
S. R. Coen
Athens
Lodi
Elza L. Enlow
Athens County
Lee L. Enlow
Glouster
Lester Little
Coolville
H. C. Parrish
Troy Township
Jessie M. Parker
E J. Taylor
Northwood
Joseph C. Edmundson
R. W. Dennis
Grosvenor
John A. Niggemeyer
David L
James D. Niggemeyer
Robert W. Dennis
Herbert J. Kelly
Glenn A. Gaston
E. E. Riggs
Hudson
Emery FE. Coen
Athens Township
Dorothy Miller
Wayne County
Mich
William Miller
Millfield
Dover Township
Wade L. Everett
Edward Brown
Canaan Township
Catharine FE. Burk
Carl C. Buck
Grandview Highland
George M. Snyder
Jess W. Hager
Albany
F. D. Shaffer
Torch
B. C. Braniff
Arley Brooks
Ray Strausbaugh
Jacksonville
H. F. Kittle
John L. Kennard
Athens Buick Co
Earl G. Davis
Bert McKibben
Et al
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Delaware
Waterloo Township
A. C. Stratton
Ruth B. Stratton
Clarence ©. Hall
Clay Todd
Shafer
A. Poston
OU Student Hurt When Hit by Cab
An Ohio University student, John Moorehouse, 23, was injured early Sunday on Carpenter Street near N Congress after a Varsity Cab struck him. He suffered head and right thumb lacerations and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. witnesses said he had just begun crossing. A second incident involved a hit and run damaging two parked cars on West Union Street around 7 p.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First St
Athens
Jacksonville-Trimble High School
Jesse Robert
Rendville
Jesse Harrison Dickens
Ohio University
Carpenter St
N. Congress
John Moorehouse
William E. McClean
Millfield
Moorehouse
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Carl Murphy
Wolfe St
Joe Abraham
W. Union St
W. Union
Rautog
Births and discharges noted at Shelter Arms Hospital
A list of births includes Mr and Mrs William Lee Athens a daughter and Mr and Mrs DeWayne Minis Athens a daughter. Other names from Athens and surrounding areas are listed, with one transfer to Children’s Hospital Columbus for Teddy Potts. Discharges include Mrs Robert DeLaval Athens with son and Mrs Edward Jirik Cleveland with daughter among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee
Athens
DeWayne Minis
Carol Evener
Estella Shipley
Hedley Mason
Albany
Helen Sapp
Joanne Moody
Emmett Rogers
Glouster
Harvey Brammer
the Plains
Jack Wade
John P. DeMolet
Cincinnati
Josephine Quest
Nelle Cauter
Robert DeLaval
Edward Jirik
Cleveland
Donald Freeman
Millfield
Madge Leach
John Barrett
Driver Denies Charge Found Guilty in Court
Richard W. Pilat, 19, of 196 E State St, was found guilty in Mayor Peter B Seel's court of speeding on E State St 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. A fine of 10 dollars plus costs was imposed after evidence from the arresting officer was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berm
Carbaugh
Peter B. Seel
Bowers
Jack Emerick
Logan
Roger Friend
Richard W. Pilat
E. State St
Pilat
Be Kind to City Parking Meters Warned by Police Chief
Police Chief Joseph B. Grogan cautions Athenians to treat downtown parking meters gently to avoid damage and costly repairs. He notes the 200 units are aging and urges reporting nonfunctioning meters rather than pounding them. Fines from overtime parking totaled 1020 since January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Grogan
Grogan
Court St
W. Union St
Washington
W. State
Sunday Fire Damages Home
Patrolman Richard McClung gave first aid at the scene after a Sunday house fire. The Wilson family escaped. Mrs Wilson was helped down a ladder by Fireman John Vail. The owner is O EB of 2 Van Vorhee St. No loss estimate. Earlier, a car fire on W Union St destroyed the front seat, started by a cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wilson
Mulberry St
Wilson
Richard McClung
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Wilsons
John Vail
Prt
van Vorhee St
Estern
W. Union St
Secoy
Athens
Compensation Case Filed in Court Over Workman’s Benefit
Martha Breeze of Nelsonville files in Common Pleas Court against the Industrial Commission of Ohio alleging loss of vision in both eyes while employed at William Brooks Shoe Co in May 16. She claims initial compensation was granted and that a rehearing denied further compensation and participation under the Workmen’s Compensation Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Martha Breeze
Nelsonville
Industrial Commission of Ohio
William Brooks Shoe Co
Workman's Compensation Fund
Home Demonstration Plans Being Formed in Southeast Ohio
The Southeastern Ohio home demonstration plan meets in Ironton with county agents and council officers from eight counties. Attending officers include Mrs. Wayne Harris president and Mrs. H G Henry vice president. The district meeting is tentatively set for early May on the Ohio University campus in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Florence McBride
Athens
Ohio University
Southeastern Ohio
Wayne Harris
H. G. Henry
George D. King
J. M. Felton
Servicemen News Roundup From Ohio University and Fort Knox
David Arcangel Jr a Ohio University student from Cleveland advances from airman apprentice to airman at Columbus Naval Air Station joining Naval Air Reserve units training one weekend monthly and two weeks yearly. Lawrence J Burton son of Athens Route 3 graduates from Ft Knox food service cook course and entered the Army in Oct 1951. Richard McGraner shifts to Ft Knox Ky after 30 day furlough with parents Elva and McGraner 107 Central Ave. Roger D Dillon 21 Chesterhill completes Ft Meade Md reception and is assigned to Camp Pickett Va Medical Replacement Training Center for Army basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Arcangel, Jr
Ohio University
Cleveland
U.S. Naval Air Station
Columbus
Naval Air Reserve
Lawrence J. Burton
Lawrence E. Burton
Athens
Food Service School
Ft. Knox
Rome-Canaan
Army
Cpl
Richard McGraner
Elva McGraner
Central Ave
Corporal McGraner
Germany
Roger D. Dillon
Harlen Dillon
Chesterhill
Ft. Meade
Two OU Students to Get Air Force Appointments
Ohio University announces two students Arthur K. Goldsby Jr. of Steubenville and Rolland G. Hull of Burton will receive June Air Force commissions among 234 regular appointments. Lt. Col. John K. Graham notes 2000 distinguished military students across 187 colleges contributed to selections. After February 1, 1953, the Air Force will limit regular commissions to earned competitive tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Air Force
John K. Graham
Arthur K. Goldsby, Jr
Steubenville
Rolland G. Hull
Burton
Red Cross Answers Fund Questions From Athens Chapter
Franklin C. Murphey releases explanations to clear misconceptions about Red Cross use of funds and services. The Athens County chapter notes blood distribution costs, post World War II club charges, cigarettes policy, and disaster aid limits while highlighting local appeals, furniture, clothing drives, and welfare agency coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Athens County
Franklin C. Murphey
Murphey
Athens
Korea
Bill Smith
Bill
United States
Mrs Plumly Dies Monday In Hospital
Mrs Nell Smith Plumly of 110 Morris Ave died Monday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a heart attack at Mrs Ethel Tribe s home 15 Church St She was widow of Leonard H Smith and Charles A Plumly Survived by son Leonard W Smith Montgomery Ala daughter Mrs Clarys Moritz Hudson O sister Mrs Adda Brannon Athens Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Dowler Ferguson Hughes handling services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Smith Plumly
Morris Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ethel Tribe
Church St
Leonard H Smith
Athens
Charles A. Plumly
Leonard W. Smith
Montgomery
Ala
Clarys Moritz
Hudson, O
Adda Brannon
Plumly
John Henry Walker
Amelia Higgins Walker
Athens County
Dowler-Ferguson-Hughes
OU Summer Term Plans Reported for 1952
About 1000 students will attend conferences and workshops during the 1952 Ohio University summer term from June 16 to August 9 on campus. A five week elementary teachers session runs June 16 to July 18, with options for new and returning students to complete a full semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Harry Benz
Benz
France
Lund
Ohio Valley Summer Theatre
Chauncey Man Arrested on Contempt Warrant
A Chauncey man, Gilbert Walton, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Bernard Porter on a contempt of court warrant issued in Lorain County. Sheriff George Bateman reported the pickup Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lorain County
Mrs Zenner Rites Arranged for Tuesday
Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. David Roe Zenner, 56, who died Saturday after a stairway fall. The Rev. Phil Porter Jr. will conduct the service at 2 p.m. at the Church of The Good Shepherd. Burial will be in West Union Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Roe Zenner
Phil Porter, Jr
Church of the Good Shepherd
West Union Street Cemetery
Mistrial Declared in Route 50 Collision Damage Suit
In Common Pleas Court a mistrial was declared after testimony began in the $1130 damage case brought by Ole Bo Malm against Laslie Coon Jr. Malm seeks damages for a collision on Route 50 at Rockland on September 4, 1950. The judge ruled insurance mentions in evidence in error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Ole Bo Malm
Laslie Coon, Jr
Malm
Coon
Rockland
Athens County Butterfat Test Results Listed
February milk and butterfat test results released by Ross Wright show top herds. Seth Neeley and Sons led in milk with 967 pounds per 20 cows, A P Singer and Sons had 669 pounds from 17 cows, and EF Kierns 625 pounds from 18 cows. Butterfat leaders were Seth Neeley and Sons at 323 pounds per cow, A P Singer and Sons at 32 pounds, and Mrs. Jennie Beasley at 24 pounds. The top individual cows in milk were all from Seth Neeley and Sons, with 1700 1510 and 1380 pounds. Two top butterfat cows were from Seth Neeley and Sons, at 544 and 49.8 pounds, while Mrs. Jennie Beasley had the third at 47 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ross Wright
Roger Grueser
Minersville
Seth Neeley and Sons
A. P. Singer and Sons
EF. L. Kierns
Jennie Beasley
Funeral services for Jacob Wip pel moved to 2 p.m
Funeral services for Jacob Wipple 72 Athens grocer who died Saturday were rescheduled from 2 30 p m Tuesday to 2 p m at Jagers funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wippel
Athens
Jagers Funeral Home
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hocking
R. S. Wolf
Athens County Agents Association
Houck
Vandyke
Nelsonville, Ohio
Smith
Clarence A. Parker
Ovid M. Davis
Milton S. Davis
Hamden
Ohio University Air Science and Tactics
Davis
Phi Beta Kappa
War Department
Red Crosse
American Red Cross
Bureau of Internal Revenue Regulations
Red Cross Fund
Berry
The
Fleet Lease Corporation
Beckley Building
Jity
Mistrial
Wippel
van Dyke
Wouck
WM Dyke
Dial
Church of Christ
Lancaster St
Dwaine Derrick
Lancaster
Athens County Savings & Loan Co
Masonic Temple
H. G. Householder
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
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