Optimism Fades as Meat Prices May Not Drop Soon
County extension agent Ross Wright warns consumers not to expect big meat price drops. Ohio State University bulletin notes beef cattle on feed at a 1940-era low, below ten year averages for feed per animal unit, and hogs and sheep in market decline with decades-low numbers. Bonus center updates show many local filing sites to end Saturday and Columbus handles remaining mail with about 87 dollars in postage due on envelopes.
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Ross Wright
Ohio Farmers Monthly Bulletin
United States
Ohio State University Department of Agriculture
Athens County Junior Olympics Receives Local Club Support
Three local clubs Kiwanis Lions and Shrine pledged support for the Athens County Junior Olympics sponsored by Trowel Fraternity set for May 22 at Ohio University Stadium. Winners may advance to the National Junior Olympics in Cleveland at Baldwin Wallace College with judging possibly by a U S Olympic Committee member.
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Kiwanis
Lions and
Shrine
Athens County
Lions Club
Cleveland
Trowel
Athens
Wilcox
WJW
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea
W. L. DeWeese
American Legion
Ohio
DeWeese
Buckeye
Legion
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Junior Class Play The High Pressure of Homer Tonight
Albany reports the Junior Class play The High Pressure of Homer will be staged tonight at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium, moved up from Saturday per The Messenger.
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Albany
Homer
Messenger
VA Birth Proof For Pay Raise Aids Ohio Veterans
Public Law 346 expands subsistence for student veterans at Ohio University with a child or children. Birth certificates must be submitted to the VA Education and Training Unit at 8 President St to obtain PL 411 benefits, including increased rates to 120 dollars for multiple dependents, 105 dollars for one dependent, and 75 dollars for no dependents, effective April 1 and reflected May 1.
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Ohio University
Veterans Administration
VA Education and Training Unit
Wesley Miller
Miller
Cincinnati
All County Amateur Show Planned by Plains High School
The junior class sponsors an all county amateur show in the Plains High School auditorium on April 1 at 8 p.m. Norma Howard, secretary, says contestants are voluntary and entry forms are available from county high school superintendents. First prize offers a chance to perform on WOSU Columbus Farm and Home Hour. Additional prizes will be awarded. Judges will be from the radio departments of Ohio University and Ohio State University.
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the Plains High School
Norma Howard
WOSU
Columbus
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Weather drops and river level report
A sharp 29 degree fall left temperatures at 12 degrees last night after a high of 41 on Thursday. By 9 45 am Friday the temperature rose to 22 degrees with a 10 degree gain reported by observer Mrs C N France. The Hocking River's level fell 1.17 feet to 5.40 feet.
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C. N. France
Hocking
Road repairs planned for Nelsonville and Trimble areas
County highways damaged in winter will be repaired. John W. Dowler said Nelsonville will get 1000 tons of gravel and Trimble 1200 tons for temporary repairs before spring. Gravel shipments will also go to Guysville and Amesville. Surfaces within hauling distance of gravel pits will be fixed as soon as possible.
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Nelsonville
Trimble
John W. Dowler
Dowler
Guysville
Amesville
County Tax Books Close Saturday by Deadline
County Treasurer Edward H. Lasch announced that Saturday is the deadline to pay 1947 real estate taxes. With books closed, no payments will be accepted after tomorrow. the office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Total collections as of March 4 reached $335,962.37, higher than average for previous periods.
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Edward H. Lasch
A. m
Lasch
Christian Advocate Editor to Speak at OU Events in March
Dr Roy L Smith editor of The Christian Advocate will visit Athens March 15 19 to present Bible talks at First Presbyterian Church and mass meetings at First Christian Church He will also speak at Athens High School and meet journalism students at Ohio University Dr Smith a noted author editor and speaker has headed the Advocate since 1940 and has published the Know Your Bible Series Sigma Xi plans include a March 18 dinner and lecture open to the public Dr Smith is a Knight Mason and recipient of honors from several colleges and the Chinese Order of the Jade
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Roy L. Smith
Christian Advocate
Churches of the Community
Fred Luchs
First Presbyterian Church
First Christian Church
Dr. Smith
Assembly of Athens
Ohio University
The
Methodist Church
Lauren H. Smith
University of Pennsylvania
Sigma Xi
Chemistry
Southwestern College
Winfield
Kansas
Garrett Biblical Institute
Northwestern University
U.S. Congressional Record
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Admitted Mrs Adda Stanley of Athens for medical care C D Augustine of Athens Charles Stevens of Jacksonville. Discharged Mrs Ralph Berry and daughter of Athens Mrs Robert Wren and son of Athens Mrs Beatrix Rosser of Athens.
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Adda Stanley
Athens
C. D. Augustine
Charles Stevens
Jacksonville
Ralph Berry
Robert Wren
Beatrix Rosser
Mt Hermon Resident Mary Hanson Dies At 87
Mary E. Hanson 87 lifelong Mt Hermon resident died at her sister’s home in New Lexington after living there four and a half years since her husband’s death. Daughter of John and Martha Harris, she belonged to Mt Hermon EUB Church. Surviving are brother Leonard Harris of Westerville and many nephews and nieces. Funeral 1 p.m. Sunday at Mt Hermon Church with burial in Mt Hermon Cemetery. friends may call at Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill.
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Mary E. Hanson
Mt. Hermon
Lucy Huffman
New Lexington
Hanson
George Washington Hanson
Hansons
John
Martha Dillie Harris
EUB Church
Huffman
Leonard Harris
Westerville
Ohio
Mt. Hermon Church
Mt. Hermon Cemetery
Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home
Chesterhill
Athens County Crippled Children Fund Drive Seeks Help
Mrs. Oral J. Daugherty, president of the Athens County Society for Crippled Children, urged residents to seek the society’s guidance on care, training and education for the disabled. Easter Seals funds support free medical, occupational and speech therapy, employment counseling and more through state societies. Athens County Easter Seal contributions reach $606.24, the society reports, with the drive running from Saturday to March 28.
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Oral J. Daugherty
Athens County Society For Crippled Children
National Headquarters
Athens County
Carol L. Beaty
Athens Fire Responds to Home Chimney Fire on Kurtz Ave
Athens fire department answered an alarm at the home of Sarah Cunningham 19 Kurtz Ave Thursday night. The cause was burning soot in the chimney. No damage was reported per Fire Chief C A Parker.
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Athens Fire Department
Sarah Cunningham
Kurtz Ave
C. A. Parker
ONG Message Center Formed in Drill Session
Under supervision of 2nd Lt. James Abraham the Ohio National Guard unit reorganized into message center wire and radio sections during a Thursday night drill at the Armory. Inoculations for typhoid and smallpox were given to officers and enlisted men, followed by close order drill and training lectures by 2nd Lts. Abraham and Earl Mathews.
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James Abraham
Headquarters and Headquarters Co
Ohio National Guard
Abraham
Earl Mathews
New Fishing Licenses On Sale For 1948 49 Period
The Clerk of Courts office announced fishing licenses for March 1, 1948 to February 28, 1949. All residents and non residents over 18 must have a license. Resident license 1 dollar plus 10 cent fee. non resident 3 dollars plus 25 cent fee. temporary 10 day licenses 1 dollar plus 10 cent fee.
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Clerk of Courts Office
Scout Party Tonight at First Christian Church
A Scout party hosted by Boy Scout Troop 57 will be held in the church basement tonight from 7 30 to 10 p.m. It invites junior high teachers and all students in grades 1 through 8 to attend.
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Boy Scout Troop 57
First Christian Church
Two youths fined for intoxication in city case
Wayne Cole 23 and Thomas Little 20 both of Lower Campus were charged by police with intoxication. Each was fined 5 dollars and costs by Mayor William P. Mickle on Friday.
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ARF
Wayne Cole
Thomas Little
William P. Mickle
Local man fined for driving with insufficient brakes
Russell L. Johnson of Chauncey, 22, was fined $5 and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle after arrest by the State Highway Patrol on the charge of driving with insufficient brakes.
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Russell L. Johnson
Chauncey
W. P. Mickle
State Highway Patrol
Marriage License for Payne and Brooks in Athens
Irvin Payne aged 21 and Colleen Mae Brooks 18, both residents of Athens, obtained a marriage license.
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Irvin Payne
Colleen Mae Brooks
Athens
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Athens County Veterans Service Office
District 6
Ernest McGraner
McGrader
Chester W. Goble
Goble
McGraner
Junior Olympics
St.Joseph
Dairy Avenue
Fred Bougher
Stokers
Weber
W. Union
Athans
Free Methodist
Stimson
Campbell St
Ralph Haines
Piqua
L. A. Robinson
Mae Brooks
Pennsylvania
Athens Council
Knights of Columbus
James T. Banahan
K of C
Mount
St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Fr. Banahan
Providence Naval Hospital
R.I
Sheltering Arms Hospital
County Society For Crippled Details Care
Cross Bros
Frank H. Cross
W. Union St
Jesus
Martin Luther
Church of Christ
Edward White
Stimson Avenue
Red Cross
the Mutual
East Washington St
Athens, Ohio
ONG Message Center
Redman
Athens Home Telephone CO
Vic Joyce
Red Hot Orchestra
Tad's
Kimberly & Carbondale
Athens County Agents Association
Cameron and
van Dyke
Donald K. Barstow
Co. M. Gill
G. Houck
Seiple
Kempton
F. R. Murphey and Son
Oscar Fulton
D. M. Goddard
Oakley and Oakley
Nelsonville, Ohio
Dwight H. Rutherford
Carpenter Hardware CO
South Court St
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