Wallet recovered swiftly by Athens pastor after loss
Ohio University junior James Kabat from Cleveland telephoned Rev. E. C. Kenney to report he found the pastor’s wallet. The wallet held money and valuable papers, and Kenney retrieved it at Kabat’s address after the student turned it over. The item was picked up on West State Street near Court Street.
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Athens
James Kabat
Ohio University
Cleveland
E. C. Kenney
Albany Road
Kabat
Kenney
W. State St
Court
First Grades: Central School hires new first grade teacher
The city board of education approved Mary Margaret Wodarczek as a regular first grade teacher at Central School to replace the resigned Grace Schmittau er. East Side School added Madeile Helwig as an extra first grade teacher amid rising enrollments. The board also discussed possible changes to age entry rules for first grade and urged early parental contact for enrollment counts.
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Central
City Board of Education
Mary Margaret Wodarczek
Grace Schmittauer
Schmittauer
East Side School
Madeile Helwig
Harper C. Pendry
Pendry
County auditor approval enables board to meet current expenses
The county advances a draw from funds after the auditor approved using the reserve to cover ongoing expenses while awaiting delayed revenue. This authorization allows the board to operate without interruption until revenue receipts arrive.
Sanitarian Farrell Named by Athens Health Board
Jerry A. Farrell, 25, a World War II veteran, was chosen as Athens County sanitarian by the Athens City-County Health Board in a 43 minute session. Farrell will start March 15, replacing F. L. Woodworth who retired under age rules, with eight months Army service and training at Fort Sill and Camp Hood. Woodworth previously earned about 2000 dollars annually plus 30 dollars monthly expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry A. Farrell
Athens County
H. G. Southard
Athens City-County
Army
Farrell
Athens High School
Ohio University
Field Artillery
Fort Sill
Ohio
Camp Hood
Texas
Germany
Athens City
Brandeberry Witl
R. D. Williams
Common Pleas Court
Williams
Damage Slight in Washington and Congress St Collision
Two cars were slightly damaged in a Wednesday evening crash at the Washington and Congress streets corner. James E. Dodson, 32, of 385 West State Street, collided with a vehicle driven by Earl K. , 3S, Glouster. Police reported no injuries.
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Washington and
Congress St
James E. Dodson
State St
Earl K
Glouster
Cast Listed for Operetta at The Plains
Cast includes Bob Hanning as the ghost of Hendrik Hudson and Paul Cain, Carole Carsey, Ma donna Davis, Ronald Dowler, Shanon Lovesy, Neal Williams as gnomes in Sleepy Head. Thurs at 7 30 pm pupils of The Plains School present at the auditorium with additional performers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hanning
Hendrik Hudson
Paul Cain
Carole Carsey
Madonna Davis
Ronald Dowler
Shanon Lovesy
Neal Williams
the Plains School
Larry Blessing
Charles Thompson
Carole Davis
Dale Goldsberry
Evelyn Graham
Janet Howard
Beverlee Lovely
Helen Henry
Marilyn Lee
Jean Sharp
Sammie Skinner
Bob Yeager
Stanley LeMaster
Mary Ellen Adams
Sports Farm Group To Discuss Game Laws
A hearing on state game laws will be held in Athens on March 17 in the city council chambers. The Athens County Farmer-Sportsman Organization led by Walter Smith will review laws and propose recommendations for changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens County Farmer- Sportsman Organization
Walter Smith
Smith
Eldon Byrne Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge
Eldon E. Byrne aged 58 of 237 E State St was arrested on E State St and pleaded guilty in Mayor Mickle's Court to intoxication. He received a $19 fine plus costs.
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E. State St
Two Held in Solving of Year-Old Thefts
A juvenile and a 23 year-old man are in custody in Athens with warrants expected for breaking and entering three businesses tied to a year-old theft case. Police say Officer Joe McBride obtained a confession with a lie detector, and recoveries include a shotgun, engine, tools, shells, and a car radio from Woodyard Farm Supply Co and two other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. B. Grogan
Joe McBride
Woodyard Farm Supply Co
Kern St
Athens Farm Bureau
Oak St
Shouse Motor Sales
East State St
McBride
George Sands of Stewart Dies at 85
George H. Sands 85 of Stewart died Thursday morning after a heart attack on Saturday. Born in Ringgold Morgan County he lived in Trimble before moving to Vinton and Athens Counties. He married Belle Hastings in 1893 and the couple celebrated a long marriage with a 1943 golden anniversary. He and his wife were active in Carthage Presbyterian Church and he belonged to Savannah Lodge No. 466 F&AM. He leaves wife Belle H Sands two sons Howard and Fred both of Athens two grandchildren a sister and a brother. Funeral at Carthage Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 p.m. with Masonic services at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home Saturday evening.
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George HE. Sands
Stewart
Ringgold
Morgan County
Mr. Sands
Trimble
Vinton County
Belle Hastings
Athens County
S. J. Dison
Sands
Carthage Presbyterian Church
Savannah
Temperature Stays Low After Rain In Ohio
The Weather Bureau reports no change from a 41 degree low while rain shifts to snow in Southeastern Ohio. Yesterday’s high reached 48 with last night’s rainfall causing the Hat Creek River to rise to 5.15 feet at 7:30 a.m., as observed by Mrs. C. N. France.
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Ohio
U. S
Weather Bureau
Hocking
C. N. France
Sereno Lodge to Confer Degrees by Local IOOF Team
The first degree will be conferred on four candidates at Sereno Lodge 473 IOOF Friday at 8 p.m. The New Marshfield first degree team will perform the conferring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sereno Lodge
IOOF
Marshfield
Two Tynee Men Fined on Intoxication Charges
Tynee men Glen Nichoson, 44, of Guysville Route 1, and Fren Le Master, 52, of Athens Route 5, were arrested by city police and pleaded guilty in Mayor William P. Mickle's court. Each was fined $10 plus costs.
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Tynee
Glen Nichoson
Guysville
Fren le Master
Athens
William P. Mickle
Stratton Auto Sales Moves to New State Street Site
The new Stratton Auto Sales building at 280 E State St approaches completion with show cars ready this weekend and a formal opening planned for March 18. Owner A C Stratton notes fire proof brick concrete and glass construction with a glass showroom and separate driveways.
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Stratton Auto Sales
E. State St
A. C. Stratton
Stratton
William Mills
Nelsonville
Arthur H. Watkins
C. D. Heck Phumbing Co
G. H. Martin & Son
Fern St
Births and admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Birth notices list several area families welcoming new babies including Cephas Adams Carbondale Lloyd Martin Athens Route 4 Charles McKern Athens Hie French Harrisonville and Clifford Kirkendall Athens Route 3. Admitted Mildred Pitts Athens Route 2 for major surgery. Dismissed include Richard Stanley and son Shirley Ann Castle Donna Jo Castle Elizabeth Gail Elizabeth Harris Ethel Cain Edna Young.
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Cephas Adams
Carbondale
Lloyd Martin
Athens
Charles McKern
Hie? French
Harrisonville
Clifford Kirkendall
Richard Stanley and Son
Shirley Ann Castle
Donna Jo Castle
Elizabeth Gail
Glouster
Elizabeth Harris
Portland
Ethel Cain
Edna Young
Athens Rooters Ready For Tourney Tonight
Athens High School faces Lancaster at 8 p.m. in the Class A semi finals while Portsmouth with its hobo band meets Hillsboro in a later game. Jacksonville-Trimble fell in the Class B semi finals as the card narrowed to two matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Lancaster
Portsmouth
Hillsboro
Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Youth Hurt in Truck Crash Near Coolville
A Scranton youth, Thomas Moran, 19, was injured Wednesday when a truck he rode in skidded off Route 50 northeast of Coolville. Moran suffered a bruised and possibly fractured shoulder and was taken to a Parkersburg, West Virginia hospital. Driver William J. Jones, 20, of Scranton, was the other occupant.
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Scranton
Route 50
Coolville
Thomas Moran
Parkersburg
W. Va
William J. Jones
College St Block Reopened To Two Way Traffic
South College Street between Washington and Union returned to normal two way traffic today after three months of one way northbound flow. Ohio University steam tunnel work for new Fine Arts and Health buildings prompted the change and alleviated congestion in the Athens business district. Knowlton Construction built the steam tunnel and Ray Shafer handled street work. a $20,000 bond posted by Knowlton covered potential damage from construction and street repair as required by a new city ordinance. Opening comes four days after the 90 day limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Service
Daniel A. Peerce
Ohio University
Fine Arts and Health
Athens
Court Street
Pierce
Ray Shafer
Knowlton Construction Co
Knowlton Company
Marriage License For Floyd Barnhouse And Anita Christy
Floyd Barnhouse age 21 and Anita Christy age 18 both of Albany Ohio obtained a marriage license. The couple plan to wed soon.
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Floyd Barnhouse
Anita Christy
Albany, O
Real Estate Transfer from Adda Rose to Harold Rose
Transfer of property titles for lots 273 and 274 in Gilouster records the deceased Adda Lee Rose passing ownership to Harold J. Rose. The action consolidates ownership in Harold Rose as sole holder of the two parcels. Public records show the transfer within the estate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adda Lee Rose
Harold J. Rose
Gilouster
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Donaldson Motors
Albany
Blonde Stromberg
Carson World Radio
Stromberg-Carlson Futura Radio
Stromberg - Carlson Windmere Radio
General Electric
Superior Electric Co
Kroger
W. State
Athens, Ohio
Indian Arrow Root Laboratories
Indian Arrow Root
S$. Court St
Macy
Sanitarian
Health Board
Sports Farm Group
Grogan
George Sands
Stewart Man
Don D. Tullis
Savannah Lodge
Dowler and Ferguson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mildred Pitts
Athens Route 2
Athens Rooters
Pennsylvania
South College St
Union
Otto Miller
Chillicothe
Mineral
L. H. Stanley
Mineral Mission Church
Ques Yalett
Lowe Brothers
Carpenter Hardware Co
South Court St
Sears Savings
SEARS
S. Court St. Athens
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