New Car Titles Stay Low Deed Filing Rises Slightly
Athens County February real estate transfers show 151 deeds filed at the recorder’s office up from January’s 120 and above February 1947’s 100. Fees dropped to 356.75 while easements rights of way total 29 and leases 3 with seven other transactions. mortgages and liens around 53 and chattels 235. Discharge papers were recorded as veterans mailed documents to Columbus for bonus payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudis Chappel
Columbus
Athens County February Registrations Slide Slightly
February vehicle registrations in Athens County totaled 69 new titles, down from January's 74. The report shows 446 total vehicles for February, with 191 lien notes and 151 cancellations, and explains fee income at $559.30 while distributions reached $397.30 to the county and $162 to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Alberta C. Grones
OU Grad Given Commission in Army Reserve
Melvin R. Smith a 24 year old Ohio University graduate student has been appointed a second lieutenant in the Army Officer's Reserve Corps. It is the first reserve commission at OU since February 1942. Smith earned a bachelor of science from OU in January and was a distinguished military graduate. He served in the European Theater in World War II and was wounded in the Normandy campaign. His home is Mahwah New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin R. Smith
Ohio University
Army Officer's Reserve Corps
William H. Speidel
Speidel. Smith
O. U
Mahwah
New Jersey
Midget Car Shipped to Brazil From Local Plant
Midget Motors Supply Office announced a King Midget car was shipped to Mrs. Fernando S Leite daughter of Brazil’s president. Co-owner Claude J Dry noted foreign orders are common with past shipments to Bombay Havana Puerto Rico Guam and Istanbul. He added the Brazilian shipment faced no red tape due to diplomatic immunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midget Motors Supply Office
Fernando S. Leite
Brazil
Claude J. Dry
Bombay
India
Havana
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Guam
Istanbul
Turkey
Dry
Leite
Official Is Expected for Cattle Testing in Area
Dr. L. B. Hall is due in Athens early this week to begin Bangs disease testing and supervise tuberculosis testing with assistance from Dr. L. Junod and Dr. M. Phillips of Athens. Nine townships sent representatives to plan area testing. milk producers can schedule tests by March 18 with Ralph Leonard at the County Health Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hall
Athens
Bang
Ross Wright
8. L. Junod
M. 5. Phillips
Ralph Leonard
County Health Department
Wright
Hall
Morgan County
James Edwards
York
F. H. Gifford
Bern
John Hope
C. A. Klingenberg
Canaan
R. E. Byron
Rome
Leonard Martin
Alexander
Sam Jeffers
A. R. Bailey
Russell Dougherty
Troy
Ray Bobo
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Bolin
Mr. Wright
OU Club Plans Films On Magnesium and Rubber
The Chemical Society of Ohio University will sponsor two films to explain how the U S produced enough magnesium and synthetic rubber for war needs. The screenings, Magnesium Metal From the Sea and Synthetic Rubber, will occur Wednesday at 7 p m in the Chemistry Building auditorium. Public admission is invited by John E Barker publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chemical Society of Ohio University
Chemistry Building
John E. Barker
Knights Templar To Meet Wednesday in Athens Commandery
Athens Commandery 15 Knights Templar will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday at 7 30. The Order of the Temple will be conferred with all Sir Knights reporting in full templar uniform. Visiting members welcome and refreshments after degree work.
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Athens
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
Templar
W H Graham Dies at 91 in Athens Home
William H. Graham aged 91, former interior decorator, died Sunday at his home 31 Wolfe Street after years of illness. Born on Angel Ridge, he lived mostly in the country and decorates in Athens and at Ohio University for 12 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Walter Bean and sons Harry Graham Detroit and George Graham Athens with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Dowler and Ferguson with burial in W Union Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Graham
Wolfe St
Angel Ridge
Athens
Ohio University
Graham
Amanda
Mary Jane
Ola Collins
Walter Bean
Harry Graham
Detroit
George Graham
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
E. C. Kenney
W. Union St
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Clem Kovaliski Chauncey a daughter and Mr and Mrs W R Meyer Glouster a daughter. Admitted Elizabeth Winter Athens major surgery. Various discharges include Mrs Richard Banks Athens and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Kovaliski
Chauncey
W. R. Meyer
Glouster
Andrew Kovach
Elizabeth Winter
Athens
Byron Wolfe
Richard Banks
William Hahn
Lloyd Young
Frank Chadwick
Earl McGee
Marjorie Perry
Albany
Leona Webb
Samuel Bennett
Helen Leider
Bernice White
Carleton Stanley
Shade
Alex Ferrando
Charles Cox
Nelsonville
Fred Ellis
C. D. Augustine
Warner McClellan
Dorr Reported Able To Receive Visitors
Russell Dorr, hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Hospital since a furnace room explosion at his home on 16 Congress Street February 13, is greatly improved and may receive visitors at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Dorr
Sheltering Arms Hospital
S. Congress St
Much Better For Joe Tritipo After Plane Crash
Joe Tritipo twenty of 281 East State Street is reported much better at Sheltering Arms Hospital a week after an airplane accident at Ohio University Airport. He was injured in the crash along with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tritipo
Joe Tritipo
E. State St
Ohio University
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Glouster Man Fined for Speeding in City Court
Robert A. Rambo of Roseville was fined $10 and costs by Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams after arrest by the State Highway Patrol on speeding charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Robert A. Rambo
Roseville
Thomas Williams
State Highway Patrol
Unemployment in Athens County Falls in January
New claimants totaled 90 in Athens County in January down from 152 the prior year. Total unemployment benefits amounted to 40081.36 dollars with 252 recipients. The county had 40087 in readjustment allowances to veterans, 51 percent of benefit recipients were World War II veterans. There were four unfilled openings and 85 total county jobs in January. 606 people sought work through BUC, up 24 from December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
H. H. Sands
BUC
Sands
Ohio
Church Education Census Conducted at The Plains
A religious education census was conducted at The Plains school to boost church and Sunday school attendance. Sponsored by five local churches Methodist Nazarene Church of God Latter Day Saints Zion Free Will Baptist Lower Plains. Registration cards list church preference and are reviewed by pastors each Monday for attendance impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Plains
The
Five Churches of the Plains
Methodist
Church of the Nazarene
Church of God
Latter Day Saints
Zion Free Will Baptist
Lower Plains
Charles Caffrey
Nazarine
Lena Brandenberg
S&s. J. Williams
Lewis Zonker
Zion Baptist
Gus Graham
County Contest Set by Plains High School Junior Class
Norma Howard of the Plains High School Junior Class announces an all county amateur contest on April 1 at 8 p.m. in the Plains High School auditorium. Contestants may come from any Athens County high school. Awards will be presented to winners. Judges will come from the radio departments of Ohio State University and Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Norma Howard
Plains High School
Athens County
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Mrs. C. Tigner Dies at Age 89 in Washington Court House
Mrs. Carolyn Tigner longtime Glouster resident and mother of Rev. C. B. Tigner died at Winters Rest Home in Washington Court House. She was 89, survived by three sons Rev. C. B. Tigner Washington D. H. and Rev. L. J. Tigner Peoria J. O. M. Tigner Philadelphia and daughter Mrs. R. W. Case Danville Va. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. in First Christian Church Washington D. H. with interment in Northwood Cemetery Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Case
Danville
First Christian Church
Washington, D. H
Northwood Cemetery
Cambridge
Fierbaugh Is Taken to Hospital for Observation
William Herman Fierbaugh manager of the Greens Run store was ill at his Truetown home and removed by Blower ambulance to Mount Carmel hospital last week for observation and treatment. Mrs. Fierbaugh accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Herman Fierbaugh
Greens Run
Truetown
Mount Carmel Hospital
Chauncey Area Visits Highlight Local Family Travel
Chauncey residents report visits from Lancaster and Dayton relatives. Mr and Mrs Har ry Elick and daughter Mary Jane traveled from Lancaster to Chauncey to meet Mrs Elicks parents Mr and Mrs Noah Harvey on Ellis Avenue. The Plains hosts Ervin Channell and guests Mr and Mrs Harold Channel and children Billy and Mary Ann. Mrs Cecile Bullock of Chauncey visits sister Pat Largent in New Plymouth. Harry Davis of The Plains visits sister Mrs Largent, and Mr and Mrs Joe Moody visit Powhatan relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harry Elick
Mary Jane
Lancaster
the Plains
Mrs. Largent
Joe Moody
Powhatan
Millfield Visitors Include Crabtrees and Fallon Party
Mr and Mrs Floyd Crabtree of Akron formerly of Millfield visited Millfield last week. They were joined by Mrs Daniel Fulton who spent the weekend with Mrs Mae Wade Fallon also formerly of Millfield in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floyd Crabtree
Akron
Millfield
Daniel Fulton
Mae Wade Fallon
Bible Class To Meet At The Plains Church
Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of president Mrs Carrie Nida for the CHAUNCEY march meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Naomi Bible Class
The
Plains Methodist Church
Carrie Nida
Ladies Aid To Meet At Chauncey Church
Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society will hold an all day quilting session in the church on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of
Chauncey Methodist Church
IOOF to Meet in Monthly Athens County Association
The Athens County IOOF Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Stewart. All Odd Fellows and their guests are invited to attend.
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IOOF
Athens County
Ioof Association
Stewart
Odd Fellows
Thomas Perry Dies Sunday in Athens County
Thomas Perry 77 and a native of Athens County died Sunday morning at his son Albert's home on Mill Street where he had lived five years. He is survived by his wife Elsie two sisters a stepson and stepdaughter two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 3 p.m. at the Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church and burial will follow in Bates Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Perry
Athens County
Strouds Run
Albert
Mill St
Elsie
Rosalie Pugh
Chillicothe
Kate Smith
Middlebourne
W. Va
Croner Flint
Linn
Zona Bush
Warren
Martha
Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church
B. H. Pugh
O. M. Awe
Bates Cemetery
Albert Perry
Three Arrested by City Police Fined in Court
Helen N. Ervin 22 of Nelsonville was fined 5 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct in a public place. Clarence H. Riley 26 of Athens Route 2 was fined for driving with no license and jailed for non payment of 10 dollars and costs. Arthur Downey 69 of 11% N Court St was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to five days in city jail on an intoxication charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen N. Ervin
Nelsonville
William P. Mickle
Clarence H. Riley
Athens
Riley
Arthur Downey
N. Court St
Mickle
Temperature Drops Mark Cold Night After Warm Weekend
The area saw a high of 51 degrees Sunday, then a 25 degree fall to a 26 degree low. By 10 am Monday the thermometer stood at 31, with Saturday's high of 45 and Sunday morning low of 33. The Hocking River rose to 6 feet yesterday night and fell to 5.85 this morning, continuing to drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
C. N. France
Hocking
Esther Class Meeting at Chauncey Methodist Church
Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Betty Boling’s Mill Street home. Helen Nicholson serves as class president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Esther
Chauncey Methodist Church
Betty Boling
Mill St
Helen Nicholson
Three Hurt in City Double Car Crash Near W Union
Three people injured in a two car collision at W Union and Shafer Streets. Mrs. Byron Wolfe and Jack C Patterson suffered head lacerations while Wolfe had bruises. All treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital with Mrs Wolfe still confined Monday. A second Sunday collision at White's Mill bridge involved Radical Hughes and Denno Bretz with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Union and
Shafer Streets
Byron Wolfe
Columbia Ave
Jack C. Patterson
N. Congress Ave
Wolfe
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Shafer
Patterson
Joseph B. Grogan
Radical Hughes
Athens
Denno C. Bretz
White's Mill Bridge
W. Union St
Hughes
Bretz Auto
Regulation on Gratis School Bus Use Guides Local Officials
County, city, and exempted village superintendents agreed that a gratis school bus license should serve only transporting students to and from school or school activities. Exceptions include athletic coaches or others designated by the superintendent or board. State rules forbid profit and trips unrelated to education, with limited allowances for study-related field trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Schools
Board of Education
Athens County
Glen Hanes
Ohio County
State Department of Education
Hanes
Washington D.C
New York City
Two Cars Involved in Route 33 Collision
Route 33 collision left only minor injuries when Robbie Shouse age 16 from Athens struck the rear of Denver Young 38 also of Athens during a heavy rain. Young slowed for wet pavement and damage was light on both vehicles.
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Robbie Shouse
Athens
Autov
Denver Young
State Highway Patrol
Route 33
Young
Shouse
NORITO promises fast relief for rheumatic pains
Thousands sufferers praise NORITO for quick relief from rheumatism sciatica humbage neuralgia neuritis. The formula allegedly works fast and is backed by an ironclad guarantee. If the first three doses fail to relieve pain, money is refunded. See your druggist today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norito
Orito
Pepsi-Cola Cash Sweepstakes Promises Large Monthly Prizes
A sensational new Pepsi-Cola contest offers 203725 dollars in cash prizes including dealer prizes. Fifty one monthly state cash prizes and big national awards plus family sweepstakes with a 25000 dollar prize. Each entry yields a Treasure Certificate and there is a hidden design to find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepsi-Cola
Bonus Rush Passes for Ohio Vets Nearing Final Phase
The first phase of Operation Jackpot covers 827000 Ohio veterans seeking a share of 300 million in bonus checks. Payments expected around late April. 12000 daily applications target. 3000 distribution points staffed by volunteers. forms available at Athens County Veterans Service Office and veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Ernest McGraner
District 6
W. F. Woodmansee
Tion Fund
Rand
Athens County
Veterans Service Office
Six Fined by State Patrol and City Officials
Six persons were fined over the weekend after arrests by the State Highway Patrol and arraigned before Mayors. Harvey Deem of Stewart paid 25 dollars for permitting an unlicensed driver. William C. Lee of Cincinnati was fined 20 dollars for unsafe operation, and Frank L. Lee of Athens 15 dollars for driving on the left. Quincy Anderson and Clifford Kirkendall, both arrested on Route 50 A for intoxication, paid five and ten dollars respectively plus costs or jail for non payment. Joseph Cline of Chauncey paid 10 dollars for failing to obey an officer's directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Mickle
State Highway Patrol
Harvey Deem
Stewart
Mickle
William C. Lee
Cincinnati
Frank L. Lee
Athens
Quincy Anderson
Clifford Kirkendall
Kirkendall
Anderson
Joseph Cline
Chauncey
W. D. Hines
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Recorder’s Office
OU Grad
Lumbago
F. J
Beasley CO
Court Street
OU Club
Sian S&s
SLOAN
Tim
Sarah Mae Rooker
Pilgrim Holiness Church
New Marshfield
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Athens, Ohio
W. H. Graham
Dorr
C. Tigner
William H. Fierbaugh
Millfield Visitors
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Masonic Temple Building
H. G. Householder
Ned
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
pensi-Cola Bottling Co
G. H. Martin & Son
Richland Ave
Sioser
Medical Service Department
Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association
E. Broad St
Evans Market
U. S
Meat Department
O. BE
Clyse
Grocery
Mer
Dan Bartlett
Mgr
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