County Cancer Crusade Sets 1955 Goal at 7000
Athens County raises aim for the 1955 American Cancer Society campaign to 7000 with April as the drive period. The 1954 goal was 6000, of which 3600 was subscribed, reflecting a national increase to 24000000 for 1955 and a push for early detection education through volunteers and local unit headquarters.
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Athense County
American Cancer Society
Lewis McBride
Julia Smith
Athens
The
Cancer Society
ACS
Washington
Yonger
Cub Charter Presented to Athens Pack 56
The Athens Pack 56 received a cub pack charter this week from Maj. Theodore B. Rothwell. About 85 cubs and parents attended the Blue and Gold potluck in Westminster Foundation House as Rockland Wiseman Bob Wilson David Helm Michael Collins Paul Burt Errald Howell George Williams Wayne France and Douglas Rigel received Bobcat pins and joined Den 3. Eagle Scout William Morrey led an Indian investiture for those earning Bobcat pins. Den mothers Mrs. Frank Hem Mrs. Clark Myers and Mrs. Joe Klingenberg received corages from their sons. Pack 56 has 30 cubs, 28 attended the dinner.
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Athens
Theodore B. Rothwell
Westminster Foundation House
Rockland Wiseman
Bob Wilson
David Helm
Michael Collins
Paul Burt
Errald Howell
George Williams
Wayne France
Douglas Rigel
Major Rothwell
Frank Helm
William Morrey
Frank Hem
Clark Myers
Joe Klingenberg
Robert LaFollette
Navy Reserve Hears Details of Conference
Commander Homer T. Baird told the Athens Naval Reserve unit about the National Resources Conference he attended at Notre Dame last month. He noted speakers warned of a predicted attack date and stressed readiness, with discussions on national security civil defense geopolitics storage of critical materials and mobilization.
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Homer T. Baird
Athens
University of Notre Dame
Baird
Naval Reserve
Russia
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Elmer Beal Dies Friday
Elmer S. Beal 82 retired construction worker died Friday morning at his home 487 Richland Ave after a month's illness Born in Putnam County West Virginia he spent most of his life in Athens County and lived on Richland Ave for 47 years He was a member of Bates Church Survived by two daughters Aud Fisher Columbus Jeannette Robinson Amesville five grandchildren two great grandchildren and a sister Edna Ley Columbus Funeral services Sunday 1 30 p m conducted by Rev Mervin Hess at Downer Ferguson Hughes funeral home Burial in Bates Cemetery
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Elmer S. Beal
Richland Ave
Putnam County
W. Va
Athens County
Bates Church
Beal
Mary Ellen
Aud Fisher
Columbus
Jeannette Robinson
Amesville
Edna Ley
Downer-Ferguson-Hughes
Mervin Hess
Bates Cemetery
International Club Members at Assembly
Five members of Ohio University International Club are participating in a United Nations Assembly at Indiana University March 4 to 6. Representatives from 34 Midwestern colleges include OU delegates Hayde Deoliveiria Brazil Randi Skolen Norway Hubertus Weinitschke Germany Jerry Myers Cleveland and Carl Harris Franklin.
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Ohio University International Club
Indiana University
Hayde Deoliveiria
Brazil
Randi Skolen
Norway
Hubertus Weinitschke
Germany
Jerry Myers
Cleveland
Carl Harris
Franklin
Missing Name at Athens County Education Meeting Refreshments
Mrs. Mary Dillon was unintentionally omitted from the list of teachers assisting with refreshments at the Athens County Association of Childhood Education meeting held last Wednesday evening at Central School.
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Mary Dillon
Athens County Association of Childhood Education
Central School
Brown Swiss Canton Elects New Officers for 1955
Brown Swiss Canton 8 elected Wayne Harra of New Waterford as president and Richard Lakin of Gallipolis as vice president. Mrs Wayne Harra of New Waterford becomes secretary treasurer with Lawrence Holliday of Gallipolis as director.
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Brown Swiss Canton 8
Ohio Brown Swiss Canton Association
Wayne Harra
New Waterford
Richard Lakin
Gallipolis
Wayne Harraew
Waterford
Lawrence Holliday
Earl Zillers
Ohio Brown Swiss Association
Waterloo
Iowa
Chicago
Richard Baldwin
Central Ohio Breeding Association
Fred Grant
National
Brown Swiss Association
Ralph Porterfield
Ohio State University
Richard Grant
State Association
Headon Collision Reported by Patrol
State Highway Patrol investigated a headon collision about 7 p m Thursday on Route 682 a mile and a half south of Route 33. No injuries reported. Cars driven by John Bruce Stage 17 Athens Route 2 and Andrew F Evans 50 Marysville Route 2 collided when Evans crossed the center line. Evans arrested for driving left of center line fined 25 dollars and costs in Municipal Court.
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State Highway Patrol
John Bruce
Athens
Andrew F. Evans
Marysville
Evans
Cub Leader Training Course To Be Offered
A cub leaders basic training course for all cubbers in the district at the First Presbyterian Church has been announced by Dr P Lynn, chairman of the Hock Hocking District leadership and training committee. The course to be presented at 7 30 p m on March 7, 14, 21 and 28 will consist of achievement plan, pack administration and pack meetings.
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First Presbyterian Church
P. Lynn
Hock-Hocking
Two Divorce Suits Filed in Court
Two petitions for divorce have been filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court by Athens and Nelsonville couples. Earl Goodin seeks divorce from Martha Goodin, married June 15, 1950 in Athens, citing gross neglect and seeking custody of their child and their property. Pauline Cummans of Nelsonville sues Delno Cummans of Nelsonville, filed July 11, 1953, citing gross neglect and extreme neglect, asking restoration of her maiden name Corby.
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Athens County
Corby
Athens bands stage The Magic Show at high school
The Athens school bands sponsor The Magic Show presented by The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. in the high school auditorium at 7 15 p m on Thursday March 10. The program features a full color movie demonstrations on modern electricity use a DIY demonstration by Stanley A Dennis a talk by Robert E Minshall and a film The Magic Link plus an interview with civic leaders by Paul Frank refreshments stage decorations loaned by Athens merchants and tickets from band members
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H. C. Bobo
Athens
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Willard P. Barker
Athens City
Thomas Stubbs
Electric Company
Stanley A. Dennis
Robert E. Minshall
Paul Frank
Maxine Kramer
C&soe
OU Students In Ohio Band Concert Featured in Cleveland
Seven Ohio University musicians join 110 players from 25 colleges for the Ohio Intercollegiate Band concert in Cleveland on Sunday evening as part of the North Central District Music Educators National Conference. Guest conductor Cmdr. Charles Brendler, director of the U S Navy Band, leads.
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Athens
Ohio University
Ohio
Cleveland
Charles Atkinson
Nancy Ellis
Merrill Thomas
Donald Haddad
Marietta
Charles Marr
Andover
Sarah Schramm
William Shepherd
Carrollton
Cmdr
Charles Brendler
U. S. Navy Band
ROTC Officer Promoted to Captain at Ohio University
The Air Force announced the promotion of Donald W. Mansfield from 1st lieutenant to captain. Mansfield serves as an Air Force ROTC instructor at Ohio University after flying 33 missions as a B-26 aircraft commander in the Korean conflict in 1953. He is a political science graduate of the University of Akron, class of 1950, married with two children.
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Donald W. Mansfield
Air Force
Mansfield
Ohio University
University of Akron
Captain Mansfield
City Loan managers hear update at Lima headquarters
Scotty Roberts, manager of the Athens branch, attended a state-wide managers meeting at the company headquarters in Lima. The City Loan and Savings Co. began in 1912 and now runs 141 offices with total resources reported at $122,000,000.
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Scotty Roberts
Athens
City Loan and Savings Co
Lima
Marriage License for Charles K and Mary Serey
A marriage license was issued to Charles K ages 38 and Mary Serey age 20, both residents of Athens Route, as recorded in the county clerk’s office.
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Charles K
Mary Serey
Athens
Traffic Fine Levied After Unsafe Operation Charge
Mae Ann Stewart aged 65 of Lindley Hall was fined 15 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court for unsafe operation. The State Highway Patrol filed the charge.
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Mae Ann Stewart
Lindley Hall
State Highway Patrol
Athens men deny assault charges in court plea
Luther H. Mayles and Robert M. Nice, both of Athens, faced mutual assault and battery charges in Municipal Court. They pleaded guilty to the arraignment and denied the counts, with hearings set for Wednesday at 8:45 and 9:15 a.m. They were released on $30 bonds.
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Luther H. Mayles
Robert M. Nice
Athens
Mayles
Nice
Driver Fined After Leaving Crash Scene
A Thornville driver was fined in Municipal Court for leaving the scene of an accident. Packer, 71, paid $35 and costs after police said he backed into Lantz Wheaton, 25, of Athens Route 4, on E State Street near Carpenter Street, Wednesday night and did not stop.
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Thornville
Packer
Lantz Wheaton
Athens
E. State St
Carpenter St
Athens Weather Brings Showers and Mild Temps
U S observer Cc L Colmer reported 67 degrees at 11 am Friday in Athens. The Hocking River stood at 7.1 feet after thundershowers produced 0.27 inch of rain. Rural Hamley Run recorded a high of 60 with 0.22 inch of rain and 46 at night.
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Athens
Cc. L. Colmer
U. S
Hocking River
Hamley Run
OU Engineers Hear Ohio Society Head
Paul A. Harlamert, president of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers, urged engineers at an OU convocation to expand skills beyond technical prowess. He cited 40 percent of industrial management held by engineers and urged proficiency in public speaking, human relations, and scientific reasoning to meet growing public expectations.
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Paul A. Harlamert
Ohio Society of Professiona Engineers
Harlamert
OSPE
Johns Manville Corp
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
Mr and Mrs Daniel Peyton of New Marshfield Route 2 welcome a daughter. William Wallar of Athens admitted. Baby Charles Roy Hoffman of Athens and Mrs Virginia Carder of Athens Route 2 listed. Mrs Ernestine Beaty of Athens Route 2, Mrs Loretta Hartley of La Grange Ky, Albert Tabler of Stewart. Masters Robin Byers of Glouster and George Mathews of Athens Route, Sue McVey of Albany Route 1, and Lawrence K Dupler of Athens noted as dismissed or listed.
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William Wallar
Athens
Charles Roy Hoffman
Virginia Carder
Ernestine Beaty
Loretta Hartley
la Grange
Albert Tabler
Stewart
Robin Byers
Glouster
George Mathews
Open House Planned By Athens County Farm Bureau
The Athens County Farm Bureau Co-Op announces a three day open house at its Oak and Kurtz streets offices. Manager C Finch says tours of the office and store facilities are set for March 10 11 and 12. Gifts and refreshments will be offered during the event the first of its kind conducted by the bureau.
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Athens County Farm Bureau Co-Op
Oak and Kurtz Sts
C. Finch
Farm Bureau
Waltonians Plan Event For Hospital Patients
The Izaak Walton League plans the second annual fishermen's party for Athens State Hospital patients in the amusement hall at 7 p.m. on the first day of spring, Monday March 21. Walter Porter will give an illustrated lecture on western flowers. patients have caught large catfish crappie bass and bluegill in hospital lakes during recreation therapy. The League donated fishing gear and prizes last year and seeks used rods reels and tackle boxes to aid patients, with drop-off at local stores or mailing to Lee Marsh.
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Athens State Hospital
Tvents
Izaak Walton League
Lee Marsh
Walter Porter
Athens
Walton League
United States
Marsh
League
Waltonians
Izaak Walton
Campus Chest Drive Sets One-Dollar Goal at Ohio University
Ohio University launches a Campus Chest drive with a one dollar per student goal or five thousand dollars for the week. Proceeds aid eight local and national charities. The Campus Chest Committee under the Student Council conducts solicitations, with a costume ball by four class presidents to close the campaign.
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Ohio University
Red Cross Solicitation Plan At Ohio University
Ohio University faculty, administration, and maintenance staff will be solicited for the Red Cross drive only by their residential workers. Campaign chair Robert Mathews confirms past efforts included campus and home solicitations.
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Ohio University
Red Cross
Robert Mathews
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
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