Ohio highway officials study Athens traffic bottleneck
Earl L. Reed and staff visited Athens with city officials to study the U S Routes 33 and 50 bottleneck. They met with Ohio University President John C. Baker and planned further traffic origin destination studies. Hawaii students at Ohio University were honored for first semester achievements. Francis Kam James Hamada and Robert Minn earned dean's list with Minn over 3.5 average. Kam's sister Bessie Kam also on dean's list.
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Earl L. Reed
Ohio
Athens
U. S
George Thormyer
Williamson
Carl Griffith
Board of Trade
John C. Baker
Ohio University
White's Mill
Beaumont
George W. Starcher
University College
Iolani Episcopal School
Honolulu
Hawaii
University
Dr Starcher
Francis Kam
James Hamada
Robert Minn
Bessie Kam
Iolani
Minn
Hamanda
Hamada
Kam
Kaimuki High School
Starcher
Francis
Y. F. Kam
16Th Ave
E. S. Minn
Second Ave
FE. K. Hamada
Emma St
Robert Mina
Dean Starcher
Trimble Lodge to Meet Trimble for Master Mason Degree
Trimble Lodge 557 F and AM will confer the Master Mason degree on a candidate at a Monday meeting. Refreshments will be served and visitors are welcome, stated C. J. Tippett the worshipful master.
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Trimble Lodge
Trimble
Trimble Lodge 557
F&am
C. J. Tippett
Warns Drivers To Watch Out For Children
Sheriff George Bateman urged motorists to slow down near children as March traffic injuries rise per Ohio State Safety Council data. He urged caution at school zones and when passing groups of children, and reminded drivers to stop for loading school buses. He stressed teaching children road safety and proper bicycle lighting and signaling.
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George Bateman
Ohio State Safety Council
Bateman
Mayor sentences Evelyn Coppers in assault case
Pearl Coppers, 48, of 95 West Washington, claimed a blow from a flat iron. Evelyn Coppers, 28, pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was sentenced to 30 days in jail with a $25 fine and costs after her husband accused her. Police said the injury occurred Friday night during a dispute in which a dagger was mentioned.
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Washington
William P. Mickle
Coppers
Evelyn
Joseph B. Grogan
Grogan
Tests Set for Dairy Cattle in Athens County
Dairy cattle tuberculin tests will start Monday per Athens City-County Health Department. The test maintains the county's Modified Accredited Area Rating. officials report under 0.5 percent reaction rate. Owners not shipping milk to Athens can have cattle tested by leaving a name at the health department before March 18.
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Athens City
Athens
Health Department
Alimony Sought in Divorce of Ruth Thompson
Mrs Ruth Thompson sues for divorce from her husband for wilful absence claiming he left in August 1944. Court action filed in Common Pleas with alimony pending disposition and support for herself and their minor child after a July 7 1923 Chauncey marriage.
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Ruth Thompson
Common Pleas Court
Chauncey
F&AM Past Masters Meeting Set For Tuesday
Paramathia Lodge 25 F and AM will hold its annual Past Masters meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. A Master Mason degree will be conferred on one candidate. Refreshments will be served and visiting members are welcome, said Wendell O. Rose, master.
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Paramathia Lodge
F & AM
Wendell O. Rose
Weather Dips After Friday Heat Surge
The high reached 42 degrees Friday then dropped 17 degrees to 25 overnight. A 10:15 a.m. Saturday reading showed 36 degrees reported by Mrs. C. N. France, weather observer.
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C. N.france
Day Meeting Postponed for DAV Chapter 37
Conrath Bean Chapter 37 Disabled American Veterans postpones its meeting from Monday to March 22. Commander C J Ail stock announces the change.
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Conrath-Bean Chapter
C. J. Ailstock
Scout Troop 57 Hosts Party at First Christian Church
More than 100 guests attended a Boy Scout Troop 57 party in the basement of the First Christian Church Friday night. Activities included table tennis, checkers, Chinese checkers, and a movie program with short clips. Recreation committee members were Bruce Roach chair man Larry Scriven Richard Martin Joe Maffett Richard Marshall James Mitchell. Refreshment committee members were Junior Fryer chair man Paul Williams Ronald Thomas. Jack Wood and Quail Vermillion served on publicity. Guests were received by Don McPherson and William Wolfe.
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Boy Scout Troop 57
First Christian Church
Bruce Roach
Larry Scriven
Richard Martin
Joe Maffett
Richard Marshall
James Mitchell
Junior Fryer
Paul Williams
Ronald Thomas
Jack Wood
Quail Vermillion
Don McPherson
William Wolfe
Former Athens County Resident Dies Friday
K. C. Willison, 68, former Athens County resident, died at his home on River Road in Cincinnati on Friday. Survived by wife, son Howard, and sister Anna Minear of Piqua. Brother Eliphlet Willison and sisters Uriah Judy and C. C. Knight preceded him. Burial planned in Cincinnati.
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K. C. Willison
Athens County
River Road
Cincinnati
Mr. Willison
Howard
Anna Minear
Piqua
Eliphlet Willison
Uriah Judy
C. C. Knight
Missionary Miss Sarah Mae Rooker to Visit Church Event
Miss Sarah Mae Rooker a missionary from Mexico will speak at Pilgrim Holiness Church on Tuesday night March 9 at 7 30. She is a direct descendant of Athens County settlers dating to 1797 and counts many local families among her relatives including the McVays and Brooks.
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Sarah Mae Rooker
Mexico
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Miss Rooker
Athens County
McVays
Brooks
John Deere Day Program features Doctor Jim in Athens
The John Deere Day at the Farm Service Center Athens March 13 showcases the Hollywood feature Doctor Jim starring Stuart Erwin. The event promotes farming with educational films on soil, tractors and hay harvesting plus Keep Your Eye on the Soil and other shorts. Tickets are free at Nye Chevrolet Co. before the show.
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Doctor Jim
Stuart Erwin
Mye Chevrolet Co
John Deere
Farm Service Center
Stimson Ave
Palmer St
Athens
Hollywood
Jim
Thomas
C. B. Nye
Nye Chevrolet Co
Athens Girl’s 4.0 Honors Highlight Dean’s List
Ohio University lists 255 freshmen on the dean’s list for fall grades. Carolyn Herbert of Athens earns a perfect 4.0 from University College, with Helen Lewis and Charles Winland also 4.0. Many others from Athens and area towns are recognized. a reception will honor all dean’s list students in late April.
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Ohio University
Carolyn Herbert
University Terrace
George W. Starcher
University College
Helen Lewis
Cleveland
Charles Winland
East Liverpool
Portsmouth
Chillicothe
Zanesville
Athens
Laura Anderson
Columbia Ave
Charles Ashworth
Alfred Carpenter
N. Congress St
Thomas Dowler
Morris Ave
Constance Kimball
May Ave
Linda Pedigo
Charles White
Starcher
John C. Baker
Truck Brake Failure Causes Minor Collision in Athens
Police report a truck operated by Kathryn Seaman, 29, of Athens Route 1, failed brakes, colliding with a car driven by Edward Lezak Jr., 21, of 11% May Ave, at Union and College Friday. Slight damage reported to both vehicles.
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Kathryn Seaman
Athens
Union and
College
Edward Lezak, Jr
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