Meigs Man and OU Student Craft Violin Hobby
Douglas Canny an Ohio University student from Dexter is known as a woodcarver in his community. He carved three inch high football figures and a full sized violin from red wood after serving three years in the Navy. Athens City schools spent 192 818.33 in 1946 and the board discusses school fund legislation and a spring commencement speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Canny
Ohio University
Dexter
Canny
Rutland High School
Douglas
Navy
Danny
Athens City
E. R. Walker
Board of Education
State Senate
Harper C. Pendry
Thomas J. Herbert
House
Pendry
Frank B. Gullum
Homer T. Baird
Don C.hlippinger
John W
Price of Hogs Declines at Ath ens Livestock Sale
Hogs dipped at the Ath ens Livestock Sales on Wednesday as demand slackened, though cattle and calves remained firm. Howard Stout notes prices ranged from 27.15 to 27.60 for hogs weighing 180 to 250 pounds and 26.75 to 27.20 for 250 to 300 pounds, with sows 22 to 24 and pigs 4 to 21.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Howard Stout
OU Boy Scout Officials Listed
Members of the Delta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega at Ohio University elected officers for the new year. James Gill was named president with Robert Wetherhold as vice president Gilbert Galkins secretary John Cotton treasurer Robert Mackenzie alumni secretary John Rayment historian and Leroy Lavine sergeant at arms. Fraternity advisers are W. S. Gamertsfelder Victor Whitehouse Philip L. Peterson and Charles Tripp, all University faculty. Alpha Phi Omega members are former boy scouts. The Ohio University chapter began in 1938 as Beta Pi and reactivated as Delta Gamma in September 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Gamma
Alpha Phi Omega
National Service Fraternity
Ohio University
James Gill
Robert Wetherhold
Gilbert Galkins
John Cotton
Robert Mackenzie
John Rayment
Leroy Lavine
W. S. Gamertsfelder
Victor Whitehouse
Philip L. Peterson
Charles Tripp
Alpha
Civil Service Openings For Army Air Forces In Ohio
The United States Civil Service Commission announces vacancies in Army Air Forces civilian positions in Ohio. Draftsmen are in demand at Dayton and Wilmington with pay from 1945 to 3397 dollars yearly. Also needed are property and supply officer and engineering aid with salaries from 3397 to 4149 dollars. Details and examinations are available from Mr. Oldfield, local secretary at the Athens Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Army Air Forces
Ohio
Dayton
Wilmington
Oldfield
Commission
Athens Post Office
Real estate transfers across multiple townships
William T Grim transfers 3.57 acres in Troy Township to Alvin R and Louise G Blake. Lawrence A Turner and wife transfer 124 acres in Trimble Township to Woodrow and Joan Rutter. Margaret and Elmer Windle transfer 125 acres in Trimble Township to L F Gailbraith. Dorthea Stewart transfers 90.60 acres in Rome Township to Frank Jackson. Frank Jackson transfers 90.60 acres in Rome Township to John A Walker. Silas P White and Flossie F White transfer 40 acres in Lee Township to Edwin and Clistie Zimmerman. C Wilfred Schoonover transfers lot 243 in Sarah E Birge's Second Addition Chauncey to Clarence E McCafferty. Oliver F Rowland and wife transfer part of lot 159 in Athens to Vincent J Jukes and Dorothy C Jukes. Charles P and Delia E Breinig transfer lots 2082 2083 2084 in Bardin's Addition Athens to Theron H Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Grim
Alvin R
Louise G. Blake
Troy Township
Lawrence A. Turner
Woodrow
Joan Rutter
Trimble
Margaret
Elmer Windle
L. F. Gailbraith
Dorthea Stewart
Frank Jackson
Rome Township
John A. Walker
Silas P
Flossie F. White
Edwin
Clistie Zimmerman
Lee Township
C. Wilfred Schoonover
Clarence E. McCafferty
Sarah E. Birge
Chauncey
Oliver F. Rowland
Vincent J. Jukes
Dorothy C. Jukes
Athens
Charles P
Delia E. Breinig
Theron H. Morgan
Bardin
Nelsonville Man Sues for 795 Dollars in Loans
Lester F. Schmidt sues Kelly Griffith in Common Pleas Court for 795 dollars claiming loans made between November 15, 1941 and February 15, 1942. He alleges a verbal agreement to split profits from vehicle resale and seeks 795 dollars, interest, an accounting, and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Lester F. Schmidt
Reynoldsville
Kelly Griffith
Nelsonville
Warmer Weather Continues In Athens With Sunlit Skies
Athens saw temperatures rise to 32 degrees at 10 a.m. amid sunny skies for a second straight day. The day’s high reached 45 degrees, the warmest since February 14, while the overnight low fell to 22, ten degrees above Tuesday’s low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Custody Sought in Divorce Case by Nellie Howell
Nellie Odessa Howell sues for divorce and custody of two sons aged 16 months and five years in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty by John Franklin Howell. The couple married at Athens on December 24 1941 and Nellie seeks protection from further disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Nellie Odessa Howell
John Franklin Howell
Howells
Athens
Two Fined by Mayor After Police Arrests
Benjamin F. Miller of Pennsboro West Virginia pleaded guilty to driving without a license and was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth. Woodrow W. Lester of Chauncey also paid five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge. Both arrests were made by city police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Miller
Pennsboro
W. Va
Franz Woodworth
Woodrow W. Lester
Chauncey
Mayor Sherman McCollins Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Case
The 51 year old Athens resident Sherman McCollins pled guilty to an intoxication charge after a Tuesday morning hearing led by Mayor Franz Woodworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman McCollins
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Easter Seals Drive Underway in Athens County
Easter Seals are being mailed countywide as part of a month long drive by the Society for Crippled Children. Contest entrants may win 25 in prizes for the top four Easter Seal posters. Last year the drive raised 2049.46 with braces, x rays, special shoes and hospital care provided. An April clinic with Columbus orthopedic specialists served 54 people. another clinic depends on specialist availability. Co chairs are Harper C Pendry and Glen M Hanes. officers include Ralph L Miller as president and Eleanor Minister as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Society For Crippled Children
Michael J. Dowling
Columbus
Harper C. Pendry
Glen M. Hanes
Ralph L. Miller
Athens
Oral Daugherty
Nelsonville
Carolyn Pico
Glouster
Carol Beaty
Eleanor Minister
Appeal Filed in Damage Suit Over Death in 1945 Crash
Attorneys for Helen Hooper filed notice of appeal in a $10,000 damage suit tried in Common Pleas Court. A jury awarded Clay D. Smith $2,500 and placed responsibility for the death of his son, Clarence E. Smith, on Hooper. Judge Arlo N. Chatfield denied a new trial. the Court of Appeals will meet in Athens Sept 24 with three judges Roy J. Gillen Rus sel K. McCurdy and Verner E. Metcalf assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hooper
Common Pleas Court
Alberta C. Grones
Clay D. Smith
Miss Hooper
Clarence E. Smith
Roger J. Jones
R. D. Williams
Arlo N. Chatfield
Vinton County
Court of Appeals
Athens
Mrs Shields Dies After Long Illness At Home
Eva May Shields 82 died Thursday morning at 9 Race Street after a long illness. Survived by four daughters Linnie Shelton Athens Lillie Koehler Marion Edith Mansfield Guysville and Ida Shields at home plus five grandchildren. Widow of Arthur Shields who died in 1890. Funeral Sunday 2 30 p m at Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev O M Awe and Rev B H Pugh. Buried at Asbury Carthage Township. Friends may call Jagers funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva May Shields
Race St
Avery Saunders
Linnie Shelton
Athens
Lillie Koehler
Marion
Edith Mansfield
Guysville
Ida Shields
Arthur Shields
Athens Pilgrim Holiness
Divorce action lists property and alimony claims in Athens
Victoria Gwinn sues John L. Gwinn in Common Pleas Court on extreme cruelty. She seeks temporary alimony and expenses plus household goods and a Franklin Street property valued at 4000 dollars, contending she contributed 2000 dollars and the home carries a 1000 dollar mortgage. She asks restoration of her maiden name Victoria Storer. The couple married February 28 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Victoria Gwinn
John L. Gwinn
Athens
Franklin St
Victoria Storer
Gwinns
New Income Tax Forms Simple Says Deputy
Herbert J. Kelly deputy collector at the Athens Internal Revenue Office and staff describe the new withholding form W-2 as easier for taxpayers. It requires few questions signs and mailed to the district office and provides ten percent credit on income for exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Blau
Herbert J. Kelly
Athens
Internal Revenue Office
Kelly
Internal Revenue Department
Athens Post Office
Final Resting Place of War Dead Sought
The War Department announced letters will be sent to over 20,000 next-of-kin of World War II dead in 15 of 200 overseas cemeteries. The notices ask how the remains should be buried, offering options in the United States or abroad, with a 30 day reply period. Similar mailings will go out over 18 months to all identified remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
H. S. Evans
Columbus General
Columbus
United States
Births and dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs George Scott of Athens a son for Mr and Mrs Edward Russell of Athens a son for Mr and Mrs Barton Blair of Athens. Dismissals include Mrs Henry Swart and daughter of Albany Mrs Jack Zepp and son of Millfield and Mrs Charles Hawk of Athens and Mrs Arthur Martin of Shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Athens
Edward Russell
Barton Blair
Henry Swart
Albany
Jack Zepp
Millfield
Charles Hawk
Arthur Martin
Shade
VFW to Nominate Officers Friday
Floyd Bolin Post 3477 Veterans of Foreign Wars will nominate officers at their regular meeting Friday at 7 30 p m Commander Gerald Glover announced today Refreshments will be served afterward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bolin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Gerald Glover
Pru-lax advertised as remedy for constipation and energy
A testimonial from Mrs. Grace Osborn describes relief from gas bloating dizziness and low energy after using Pru-lax. The ad claims benefits for heartburn indigestion and sluggish bowels and offers money back if not delighted. Available at Athens Pharmacy Dutton Drug Middleport Swisher & Lohse in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Osborn
Devon Rd
Upper Arlington
Ohio
Athens Pharmacy
Athens
Dutton Drug Company of
Middleport
Swisher & Lohse Drug of
Pomeroy
Town Talk and Troubles Stir Quiet Town
A resident reflects on a town where neighbors gossip freely yet rally when someone is in trouble. Outspoken locals criticize minor details like hats or beer tastes but unite to help neighbors in need despite lingering tensions. The piece highlights community bonds amid everyday judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Hartman
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Meigs Man
Athens Board of Education
Ous
Boy Scout
Burger
van Dyke Market
Marcinko
Fort Street
Mrs. Shields
Sheltering Arms Hospital
VFW
Joe Marsh
Doe Mera
United States Brewers Fundation
Kenny
Limas
Couron
Spaghet
Red Sockeye
Alaska
Store of Quality
Ean
Boysenberries
Cms
Fawcett - Stone Furniture Store
Chesterhill
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