1952 Easter Seal drive to aid crippled children in Athens
Joel B. Draper, Athens attorney, named chairman of the 1952 Easter Seal campaign by John N. Patchen to run March 13 through Easter Sunday April 13. Most funds stay in Athens County for local services with the rest sent to state and national societies for education research and direct services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel B. Draper
Athens
John N. Patchen
Athens County Society For Crippled Children
Draper
Patchen
Athens County
Ohio
National Societies For
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Advisors and Junior Leaders Meet for 4 H Training
4 H advisors and junior leaders from 11 area counties gather on the Ohio University campus Thursday for a district training conference led by Dr. James R. Patrick. The event features talks from leaders in Vinton Gallia Meigs Lawrence and Jackson counties, a Bates Boosters demonstration, group singing, a film, and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ross Wright
James R. Patrick
Ohio University Psychology Department
Wright
Patrick
Bates’ Boosters
Alton Hanning
D. B. Dougan
Vinton
Gallia
Meigs
Lawrence
Jackson
Harold Ruggles
Hocking County
C. C. Lang
Ohio
Hocking
Washington
Morgan, Noble
Monroe
Athens
G. L. McGuffey
L. V. Calvin
McArthur
G. L. Brown
Florence McBridge
Kiwanis Hears SAR Speech Contest Winners Named
John Tipton of The Plains High School was chosen as district SAR contest representative for the state event. He triumphed over Dean Grace and Gene Jones after a six minute speech on The American Way of Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tipton
the Plains High School
Athens
Meigs
Vinton
Sons of the American Revolution
Athens Kiwanis Club
Earl Williams
Howard Stout
Wesley Hollister
Clarence Heft
Tipton
Dean Grace
the Plains
Gene Jones
Kiwanis Club
SAR
Hollister
James Ebright
L. C. Staats
Dewey Goddard
Louise Diver
Plains High
John Dunlop
Clayton Smith
Athens High School
Ellis Woodworth
Richard Banks
Harley Moler
Raymond Slutz
Dwight Rutherford
Dean E. J. Taylor
Raymond Lee Fbright
Jail Term Suspended in DUI Plea by Earl Halliday
Earl Halliday of 248 Richland Ave pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arraigned before Mayor Peter B Seel, fined 125 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 30 days in jail with the term suspended. State Patrol arrested him, with attorney R W Finsterwald and three character witnesses Gilbert Shannon F A Lavelle and Roscoe Orr testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Halliday
Richland Ave
Peter B. Seel
Halliday
State Highway Patrol
R. W. Finsterwald
Gilbert Shannon
F. A. Lavelle
Roscoe Orr
Two Drivers Fined After Police Arrest
Two drivers were fined Monday in Mayor Peter B. Seel's court after arrests by city police. Jack L. Fisher, 21, of A-13 East Green pleaded guilty to speeding 45 mph on N Lancaster St where the limit is 30 mph. He was fined 10 dollars and costs. Thomas Hill, 23, of 78 University Terrace, also was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to unsafe operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Seel
Jack L. Fisher
A-13
East Green
N. Lancaster St
Thomas Hill
University Terrace
Minnis Brothers Charged After City Fight on W State Street
Police filed fighting charges against brothers Boyd Minnis and Dewain Minnis. Both were arrested Monday on W State Street near N Court while fighting over family difficulties and pleaded guilty, paying fines of ten dollars plus costs each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Minnis
Richland Ave
Dewain Minnis
W. State St
N. Court
Navy transport Buckner docks with 1339 aboard
The U S Navy transport Gen Simon B Buckner docked in Seattle Sunday carrying 1339 troops military dependents and civilians from the Far East. Among those aboard from Ohio is Sgt Harold W Runnion of Athens 309 E State St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
U.S. Navy
Simon B. Buckner
Far East
Ohio
Harold W. Runnion
E. State St
Athens
Hartfield Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court
Edward Hartfield is granted a divorce from Opal Hartfield on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The couple married in May 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hartfield
Opal Hartfield
Common Pleas Court
Judgment Filed in Common Pleas Court Debt Case
Judgment filed in Common Pleas Court by Lawrence R. Niggemeyer against Robert M. Rood for failure to pay a debt of 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Lawrence R. Niggemeyer
Robert M. Rood
Ohio State Winter Commencement Friday
About 550 seniors and graduate students will receive degrees at Ohio State University's winter quarter commencement Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State University
Industrial arts open house draws 400 plus at Ohio University
More than 400 Southeastern Ohio high school students are expected Friday at Ohio University Sup er Hall for an industrial arts open house. Morning demonstrations from 9 a.m. to noon by OU students in laboratories, followed by student demonstrations and project displays from 1 to 3 p.m. No judging. Event chaired by L. V. Calvin with industrial arts faculty C. R. Kinison Don E. Perry George Tinetti and F. T Theodore Paige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Ohio
Super Hall
Ohio University
L. V. Calvin
C. R. Kinison
Don E. Perry
George Tinetti
F. T Theodore Paige
State Hospital Care Topic Advances in Treatment Highlighted
Dr. H. H. Fockler of Athens State Hospital spoke to the Athens Rotary Club on advances in mental hospital care. He noted 1928 as his start in Ohio facilities and urged early treatment to avoid late intervention, also outlining the expanding role of psychiatrists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
H. H. Fockler
Athens State Hospital
Athens
Births and admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital
Birth announcements list a son for Mr and Mrs Belford Bobo of Athens a daughter for Mr and Mrs Herb Young of Athens and a son for Mr and Mrs Lindy Jones of Albany. Admissions include Donzilla Wyckoff Athens Rev Daniel Teater Gloucester Joe Dunlap Gloucester Gordon Bing Shade Dale Sapp Athens Clark Hunter New Marshfield Mrs Betty Davis Athens Charles Steward Albany. Dismissals include Pauline Coon The Plains Arthur Lambert Dunbar W Va Nettie Heiser Athens Mrs Nancy Needham Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belford Bobo
Athens
Herb Young
Lindy Jones
Joe Dunlap
Glouster
Gordon Bing
Shade
Dale Sapp
Clark Hunter
New Marshfield
Betty Davis
Charles Steward
Albany
Pauline Coon
the Plains
Arthur Lambert
Dunbar
W. Va
Nettie Heiser
Nancy Needham
Improved group life insurance plan for Ohio Fuel Gas staff
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. announces an enhanced group life program led by district manager F. W. Phillips. The plan increases coverage to about $1000 or more for nearly all employees, with costs shared by both the company and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
F. W. Phillips
Exams Announced For Federal Posts In Athens Area
Exams for federal posts include statistician positions paying 7040 to 10800 yearly and tobacco inspector roles at 3410 to 5060. Applications and details available at the post office from local secretary F D Higgins. Humane Society meets at Athens State Hospital Receiving Hospital at 7 30 p m. Masons to meet in New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F AM meets Thursday at 7 30 p m led by J O Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service Commission
F. D. Higgins
Humane Society
Athens County Humane Society
Athens State Hospital
New Marshfield
Constitution Lodge 426
F&am
J. O. Andrews
Marriage License for Tack Halbirt and Marie F Russell
Tack Halbirt aged 32 of Athens Route and Marie F Russell aged 33 of Frosty obtained a marriage license. The couple appears in the county records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack Halbirt
Athens
Marie F. Russell
Hocking River Reaches Record Rise After Heavy Rains
The Hocking River rose over eight feet since Monday morning and continued to climb at 11 am Tuesday after a period of heavy rain. Route 50A near Amesville was submerged, closing Ames-Bern schools, while water from Margaret Creek affected Route 307 west of Athens. River level reached about 12.85 feet by early Tuesday, with total rainfall 1.39 inches and winds shifting from south to north causing a brief temperature drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Amesville
Ames-Bern
Margaret
Athens
Four Marines Enlist In February At Local Station
First Sgt. Lowell Harker reports four marine corps enlistments for February at the local station. Recruits are James C. Cline Racine Route 2 Asa E. Grady Racine Charlies B. Tribe Athens Route 5 and Harold F. Johnson Albany sons of their parents. They were sent to Parris Island South Carolina for boot training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Lowell Harker
Eugene Franklin
James C. Cline
Racine
Russell Cline
Asa E. Grady
Estie Grady
Charlies B. Tribe
Athens
Charles T. Tribe
Harold F. Johnson
Albany
Fannie Johnson
Parris Island
S.C
Soldiers stationed abroad and returning home
Returns from Korea Pfc Roger Pidcock arrives after ten months in Korea and will report April 6 to Camp Atterbury Indiana. Others listed: Pfc Clayton H Kimes at Johnson Air Force Base Japan. Sgt Eddie G Murrey at Cherry Point North Carolina. Three Athens County soldiers completed Army basic training at Ft Knox Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Pidcock
Sarah Pidcock
New Marshfield
Korea
Charles Holland
N. McKinley Ave
Pidcock
Waterloo
Ninth Infantry
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Johnson Air Force Base
Japan
Kimes
Carthage- Troy High School
Pfc
Air Force
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Francis FE. Warren Air Force Base
Cheyenne
Wyo
Athens County
Third Armored Division
Ft. Knox, Ky
Lawrence J. Burton
Jack O Bailey
William P. Pidcock
Army
Ronald CO. Hudnall
Blanche Ritenour, Frost
Parris Island
S. C
Pfe
Car Slams Pole Then Dives Into Pond Near Albany
Kentucky driver James L Harrington 24 of Paris loses control on Route 50 east of Albany hits a utility pole shearing it in two and crashes a fence before ending in a farm pond. Irene Devlin Athena and Roy McConahay Gloucester report a two car sideswipe on Route 13 two miles north with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Albany
State Highway Patrol
James L. Harrington
Paris
Harrington
Glouster
Irene Devlin
Athens
Roy McConahay
Interchurch Lenten Series Set in Athens Churches
Interchurch Lenten services sponsored by Athens Protestant churches begin March 30 at First Methodist Church. The final night is April 4 with Dr. Gerald Ensley as guest speaker. The Rev. Almus M. Thorp leads the musical program and Athens Interchurch Youth Choir performs nightly. Rev. J. B. Maffett chairs. John Jagers is treasurer of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch
Protestant Churches of
Athens
First Methodist Church
Gerald Ensley
Columbus’ N
Broadway Methodist Church
Almus M. Thorp
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Episcopal
Ohio State University
J. B. Maffett
John Jagers
Ath ens County Bids Sought for Dog Shelter as Costs Soar
Ath ens County commissioners vote to re advertise for bids on a dog pound after a single bid around 9000 exceeded the 3500 estimate. The board fires Homer Barnhart again after civil service issues, and approves a Ford F-6 dump truck purchase for 3763.51 with trade in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Commissioners
Homer Barnhart
Barnhart
State Civil Service Board
Civil Service
County Engineers’ Department
Beasley and Mathews Co
Funeral Arranges Changed for Mrs Rinda Bean
Funeral services for Mrs Rinda Bean have been moved to Wednesday at 1 pm at the Bean home near Guysville. The service location changed from Guysville Methodist Church to the home of her daughter Mrs Carrie Turner of Macksturg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinda Bean
Carrie Turner
Macksturg
Bean
Guysville
Guysville Methodist Church
Mansfield Driver Fined for Passing at Intersection
James W. Ogden of Mansfield was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty before Mayor Peter B. Lee to a charge of passing at an intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
State Highway Patrol
James W. Ogden
Ogden
Peter B. Lee
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MR. Draper
Kiwanis
Gospel Meeting
Dwaine Derrick
Lancaster
Church OF Christ
Lancaster St
Fleet Lease Corporation
Beckley Building
Cussins and Fearn Store
N. Court Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Bany
Donzilla Wyckoff
Daniel Teater
Employes
Clayton H. Kimes
Harry H. Kimes
Coalville
Eddie G. Murrey
Mrs. H. la
Murrey
Cherry Point
N. C
Memphis
Tenn
Cpl
Richard L. Thompson
Glenna Ward
Kyoto
Rodney A. Gibbs
Noah A. Gibbs
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Cincinnati
Charles B. Sargent
Edith Sargent
Army Field
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Fifth Armored Division
Pvt
Sargent
San Francisco
Pusan
Cording
Dow Pincelli
Grosvenor St
Robert L. Whitlatch
Farm Pond
THE
Athens Messenger
Ae Friendly
Y Pete
W. Columbus
Nelsonville
Gee Appleman
Mer
Mac’ McCammon
W. and
St. Pomeroy
BK. Biekert, Mer
Searry
Nabisco
Nabisco National Biscuit Company
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