Red Cross praised by Army veteran in Ohio University letter
A letter from Richard Whitehouse, stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri, praises the American Red Cross for helping soldiers with magazines, toiletries and personal items. He thanks donors and lauds Red Cross workers as a "swell bunch" of volunteers. Also notes Presbyterian Church trustees meet this evening at 7 and the Session joins at 7 30.
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American Red Cross
Richard Whitehouse
Athens
Victor Whitehouse
Veterans Affairs
Ohio University
Richard
Army
Camp Crowder
The
Red Cross
Army Hospital
Presbyterian Church
February Real Estate Boom Records 226 Deeds in Ath ens County
Ath ens County records show February set a new high with 226 deeds registered, pushing year total to 402. County Recorder E. Chappel notes persistent activity, mortgage rise, and many military discharges delaying work, with March already reporting 24 sales by morning.
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Athens County
County Recorder
E. Chappel
Chappel
Man Unhurt In Accident On Route 582
Elva R. McGraner 42 from The Plains escaped injury when his car overturned into a roadside ditch on Route 582 north of Athens at 12 15 am. Wet pavement caused a skid damaging the front and right side. McGraner suffered only slight shock according to State Highway Patrol.
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Elva R. McGraner
the Plains
Athens
McGraner
Parking Meters Get Bouquets Bricks From Motorists
Athens residents largely approve the new meters installed six days ago with many praising easier parking and steadier space availability. Some complaints include extended parking times limiting business and campus congestion.
Wheat Insurance Surpasses 500 Policies in Athens County
Athens County AAA reports more than 500 wheat insurance policies sold to cover losses for the 1946 crop under the Federal Crop Insurance Pro. Policyholders may request acreage release to plant other crops only if near total crop failure. An adjuster from the FCC has been appointed and must be contacted before any wheat land is disturbed. Irvin Wolfe urges notifying the county office to request the adjuster. Athens County will enter the Ohio Hereford sale in Columbus on March 25 with consignments from F. H. Gifford Amesville. cattle will be judged the day of the sale.
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Athens County
AAA
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Irvin Wolfe
Ohio
Columbus
F. H. ‘Gifford
Amesville
Ohio ‘Hereford Association
Parking Warnings End As Meters Revert To Citations
The get acquainted period for Athens new parking meters ends today and starting tomorrow citations replace warnings. Police Chief J B Grogan says officers will consider mechanical meter difficulties but otherwise excuses will be taboo.
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Athens
J. B. Grogan
Mrs. Emma Gabriel Dies After Seven Year Illness
After seven years of illness Emma Gabriel 70 died at her Lower Plains home She was born in Athens County and lived there all her life A Zion Church Lower Plains member she survived by husband George Gabriel son Floyd Barker two stepdaughters Cora and Zelia a sister Mrs Lizzie Barker a half sister Mrs Mabel DeLong and a brother James McHarg Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in Zion Church Lower Plains with burial in West Union Street Cemetery Friends may call at the home any time
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Emma Gabriel
Lower Plains
Henry Barker
Ethel Thorn
Gus Graham
Zion Church
West Union Street
Dog House Hunter Sells Her Dogs
Dorothy Parmiter deputy in the county sheriff's office rode to answer dog house ads with her dachshunds. Each stop drew buyers, and she sold two pups in self defense. The remaining dogs rest in a dog house with a removable top.
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Dorothy Parmiter
Two Men Fined for Traffic Violations in McArthur Area
John A. Henderson aged 70 of Weston West Virginia was fined 20 dollars and costs by Mayor John Crow of McArthur for unsafe operation. Harold L. Stockdale aged 33 of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor George Howell of Pomeroy for speeding on Route 7.
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John A. Henderson
Weston
W. Va
John Crow
McArthur
Harold L. Stockdale
Pittsburgh
George Howell
Pomeroy
Francis Collins Committed to Athens State Hospital
Francis Collins was delivered to Athens State Hospital placed in the custody of Dr C H Creed superintendent. He faces an assault charge on a minor and has pleaded innocent by reason of insanity. He will be observed at the mental hospital for 30 days under sheriff George Bateman supervision.
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Francis ©. Collins
Athens State Hospital
C. H. Creed
George Bateman
Collins
Paramuthia Lodge to Conduct Rites for William Smart
To Conduct Rites Paramuthia Lodge 25 F A M will hold a special meeting Friday at 1 PM to conduct the funeral service of William T Smart Chauncey. Members meet at the lodge room then proceed to Christian Church Chauncey for the services. The Amazon River drains an area one million square miles larger than Europe.
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Paramuthia Lodge
Wiliam T. Smart
Chauncey
Christian Church
Amazon River
Europe
Lieutenant Colonel Gardner Sails for Second Europe Tour
Lt Col Glen A Gardner sails from Ft Hamilton for a second tour in Europe. His father Karl Gardner says the officer previously spent 19 months in Europe and led an infantry battalion in the Battle of the Bulge. Gardner wears multiple decorations including the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
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Glen A. Gardner
Ft. Hamilton
Europe
Karl Gardner
Common Pleas Court
Gardner
Col. Gardner
Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Glouster Resident
Nellie Smith of Glouster appeared in Mayor Franz Woodworth's court after an affidavit by Roy Ball accusing her of embezzling and converting to her own use property valued at $580. She pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under a $300 bond.
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Nellie Smith
Glouster
Franz Woodworth
Roy Ball
Watt's Suppositories Aid Railroad Men With Prostate Trouble
Prostate gland trouble causes backaches and night urination among railroad workers. Watt's Suppositories, formerly the doctor's formula, are sold nationwide with testimonials and repeat business. One dozen $1.25, two dozen for $2.50, guaranteed money back if no relief. Sold at CHnes Pharmacy Athens Starks Pharmacy Pomeroy Balls Pharmacy Nelsonville.
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Watt
Chnes Pharmacy
Athens
Starks Pharmacy
Pomeroy
Balls Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Ohio U. resumes admission of out-of-state students
Ohio University will again admit out of state students if scholastic standards are met. Veterans and non veterans receive different rank requirements and first preference to Ohio residents. Freshmen must maintain a C average after the first semester or face drop.
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Ohio University
John C. Baker
Ohio
Dilley
Romine Declared Dead By War Department
Technical Sergeant Luther F. Romine Jr. known as Torch, was reported dead by the War Department after being listed as missing in May 1944. A 14th Air Force member, he flew bombing sorties against a Japanese convoy off the Chinese coast and perished when planes in the group were lost near Hong Kong and in the South China Sea. He enlisted in November 1942 and went overseas January 1944.
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Luther F. Romine, Jr
Torch
War Department
14Th Air Force
Hong Kong
South China Sea
Romine
Air Corps
Births and hospital notices from Sheltering Arms Hospital
Birth announcements include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Hobart Shields of ongbottom, a daughter for Mr and Mrs Forest Johnston of hauncey, and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Leroy Brown of Miff erd. Admitted patients: Ruth Blimes of Nelsonville major surgery. Fannie Kindle of Pomeroy. Doris Mace of Albany minor surgery. Charles Janes East State Street medical. Milton Cooksey Athens medical. Pearl Henry Chauncey medical. Discharged: Mrs Robert Bail and daughter New Plymouth. Mrs Harrison Lowsey and daughter New Marshfield. Mrs Margaret Stanley Gloucester. Mrs Lena West Gloucester. Miss Mary Howard Athens. Mrs Pearl Betz Millfield. Dean Collins New Marshfield.
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Hobart Shields
Ongbottom
Forest Johnston
Hauncey
Leroy Brown
Mifferd
Ruth Blimes
Nelsonville
Fannie Kindle
Pomeroy
Doris Mace
Albany
Charles Janes
E. State St
Milton Cooksey
Athens
Pearl Henry
Chauncey
Robert Bail
New Plymouth
Harrison Lowsey
Daugher
New Marshfield
Margaret Stanley
Glouster
Lena West
Mary Howard
Pearl Betz
Millfield
Dean Collins
Spring Weather Keeps 71 Degree High for Fourth Day
The weather report notes a 71 degree high and 51 degree low after a night of rainfall. Rain totals reached 0.37 inches, measured by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.
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C. N. France
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