United Appeals Meeting Slated For Athens Monday
A community meeting to form a unified United Appeals drive in Athens is set for Monday evening at the Hotel Berry. Mayor Peter B. Lee and Harpe r C Pendry led an 81 reply survey of businessmen with 78 in favor of a combined drive and all citizens invited to participate. organizers hope the event will unite multiple drives into a single effort and involve both donors and volunteers.
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United Appeals
Athens
Berry
Peter B. Lee
Harper C. Pendry
Athens Board of Trade
City Council Studies Financing of Fire Equipment and Sewers
City officials compared financing options for replacing a makeshift No 2 pumper with a 730 gallon unit and booster tank, plus sewer rebuilds. Fire Chief Dalton asked for a $20,000–$22,000 purchase funded by general obligation bonds with a 10 year term. Council considered sewer upgrades and larger lines to serve a growing population, while noting possible faster financing via a revenue basis.
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Onyoing
Charles Dalton
Ohio Bureau of Inspection
Inspection Bureau
Onger
Hen
Action ‘Bureau
Dalton
F. Union
L. J. Hartin
Rewdente
Council
E. Union-Stewart St
Nina Wright
Jo Ann
Lee
the Plains High School
Anna Rose
Maffett Heads Cancer Unit In County Election
The Rev. Joe B. Maffett was elected president of the Ath Jews County unit of the American Cancer Society announced by chairman Lewis McBride. Other officers include Mrs John Risch, Mrs J. M. Felton, Bernat Black, and Dr L A Hamilton. Maffett is pastor of the First Christian Church and chaired the drive last year.
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Joe B. Maffett
The
American [Cancer Society
Lewis McBride
Drive
John Risch
J. M. Felton
Bernat Black
L. A. Hamilton
Maffett
Christian Chudeh
Rive Last Ear
Five Farms Added to Athens County Soil District
The Athens County Soil Conservation District announced the addition of five farms to the district. Owners include Athens State Hospital, Harold D Wood, John C Baker, and D M God. A unified conservation meeting was planned for April 14 to discuss improving operations and funding.
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Athens County Soil Conservation District
Athens State Hospital
Harold_ D. ‘Wood
John C. Baker
D. M. God
Council weighs issuing bonds for sewer projects
City leaders consider funding many sewer upgrades via bonds or a revenue package as aging lines struggle to meet population growth. A new sewer plant and trunk line shift the burden to ongoing maintenance, with options to bundle projects or pursue revenue bonds while balancing general fund costs. Colonel Derby of the Army Corps spoke on navigational aids for inland waterways at Ohio University events. Florists warn Denver delivery truck driver caution as the next load of carnations may be for you.
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Pmail
Jiue
GT. Derby
Army
Duteict Sores of Engineers
Huntington W.va
Ohio
American of Civi
Ohio’ University Studen
State Remion
OU Center
Columbus
Dan Cor
Derby
Ohio River
Florists
Denver
Florst
Mathematics Is a Fluid View From Ohio University
Dr. Carl H. Denbow of Ohio University challenged the idea that mathematics is absolute. In a faculty lecture at Chemistry auditorium he argued that our number system reflects experience more than theory and showed other arithmetic models could rival ours. Introduced by Dr. R. H. Marquis, department chair.
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Carl H. Denbow
Denbow
Ohio University
Chemistry
R. H. Marquis
Luman Rites Set Sunday
Clarence Luman, six, died Thursday at a brother's home in Athens Route 2 after months of illness. A former licensed fireman at Athens State Hospital and Deshler Hotel in Columbus, he also worked in service departments. World War I veteran and Eagles member. Survived by a brother, a son Richard of Millfield, and other relatives. Visitation after 3 p.m. Saturday at Dovler-Fersuchson-Hughes funeral home. Services Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. James. Burial with military rites by KT Crossen Post at New Marshfield Cemetery.
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Clarence Luman
Wesley
Athens
Trimble
Athens State Hospital
Deshler
Columbus
Ty. Service Department
Eagles’ Lodge
Margaret Hewitt Laxnan
Richard
Millfie
Dovsler-Fersuchson-Hughes
Jay
New Marshfield
Crossen Post
American Legion
Athens National Guard to aid Keep Ohio Green drive
The Athens unit of the National Guard will again participate in the annual Keep Ohio Green tree campaign. Trees and grass will be sent to the local unit by requisition and planting will be done by the Athens unit by September 14 under county garden club cooperation.
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Athens’ National Guard
Ohio
Athens
Serna
Clearing Weather After Storms In Ohio River Valley
A Friday clearing followed early morning storms with high winds in the city. 55 inches of rain fell overall, Hocking River water reached 30 degrees, and Athens saw a low of 64 before warming as sun returned. Hamley Run reported a Thursday high of 70.
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L. Colmer
U. S
Hocking River
Athens
Hamley Run
Magic Link Show Demonstrates Modern Electricity Use
A color film and demonstrations of wiring safety and efficiency highlighted last night’s Magic Link show by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Athens High School Bands funded band uniforms and gear. Maxine Kramer showed lamp placement for study while Stanley A Dennis spoke on refitting light fixtures. Robin E. Minshall and Mayor Peter B. Seel spoke, with Seel’s remarks recorded. Refreshments followed.
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Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Athens
Maxine Kramer
Xtures
Stanley A Dennis
Robin E. Minshall
Peter B. Seel
Flood rescue clears as state road repairs resume
After two weeks of heavy rain, the Ohio River flood eased and state road repairs continued. The Ohio River crest closed Route 144 between Coolville and Hocking, with paving and sealing using crude oil compounds and limestone from Cincinnati and coal tar spray products from Koppers Co. in Follansbee. Materials totaling about 160 units were being shipped to affected counties as crews planned spring restoration work.
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Ohio River
Coolville
Hocking
Ind_Asphalt Co
Cincinnat
Koppers Co
Follansbee
W. Va
Settlement Reached in Damage Suit Between Wharton and Robinson
Walter Wharton Jr an Athens resident sued Delbert T Robinson of Charleston in a $25 000 damage case after a rear stairway collapsed at a Charleston S Court St building injuring him on October 20 1953. The settlement was reached Thursday afternoon after the jury had been seated and explored Wharton’s accident.
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Walter Wharton Jr
Delbert T. Robinson
Wharton
Athens
Robinson
Charleston
S. Court St
Income Tax Exemption is Clarified
A district official explains that a taxpayer may deduct his wife as a personal exemption but cannot claim her as a dependent. Some believe both or that a wife’s exemption allows another deduction. The article notes questions on dependent status and outlines the tax rules and upcoming corporate and club visits related to printing operations in Athens.
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Intergal Revenue
Fmce
Cincinnati Club of Printing Counse Sceeanob Eal House Grattemen
Athown
Defini
McBee Co
Ken Cramer
Athens
Inter
Cincinnati
United States
Cincinnati Club
H. C. Musser
the McBee Co
Otis Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Columbus Club
Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court
A decree of divorce is granted in Common Pleas Court to A. Vade Nanna from Harold Nanna on grounds of gross neglect. The couple married November 12, 1938. In Columbus, Robert J. O'Connor, 33, was fined $20 in Municipal Court after a State Highway Patrol citation for unsafe operation.
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Common Pleas Court
Harold Nanna
Columbus
Robert J. O'Connor
State Highway Patrol
Forts
Bowles Dies at 81 in Athens Route 5 Community
J E Bowles longtime Athens County resident dies at 81 after months of illness at his home on Athens Route 5. He owned a dairy farm on Pleasanton Road for 18 years and delivered milk locally. Survived by wife Myrtle two daughters Mrs Clarence Linch and Mrs Arthur Ervin son Elson and others including Adney deceased 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation at Dow Ferguson Hughes funeral home with service Saturday at 2 p m conducted by Rev Joe B Maffett burial Bates Cemetery.
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J. E. Bopeies
Athens
Athens County
Henry and
Matilda Larson Bowles
Pleasanton Road
Athene
Myrtle
Clarence Linch
Arthur Ervin
Elson
Albany
Dwight
Dayton
Adney
Charles Martin
Philadelphia
Elver
Columbus
Dow
Births and admissions at Heltering Arms Hospital
The Heltering Arms Hospital note lists births for Qtr. and Mrs. Donald Price Mhens with a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hutchison Athens with a son, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller Athens with a daughter. Admitted and dismissed names follow including Mrs. Balle Bishop Athens and several others across Athens and neighboring towns.
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Heltering Arms Hospital
Donald Price Mhens
Wayne Hutchison
Athens
Richard Miller
Balle Bishop
Janice Brandeberr
Ch Hall
Charlotte Main
Melva Coen
Gretchen
Mackie
Athe
Mary Keith
Glou
Wanda Tedrick
Athen
Sherman Keasy
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United Appeals Meeting
Bank OF Athens
Anne Marie Chenko
Betty Russell
Carolyn Price
Anne Young
Messenger Newsphoto
Seary
Cross Bros
Frank H, Cross
V_ Union
Marion College
Stan Morse
Horace Heidt
Aecordion
J. L. Shanafelt
First Wesleyan Methodist Church
Carpenter & State Sts
Yates
Bae
le Highway Department
J. E. Bowles
the Mutual Home & Savings Association
East
Washington St
Federal Home Loan Bank
van Dykes
Buckeye
N. Court St
Athent
Mill St
Wakefield Motors
Richland Ave
Hané
Alice Colby Phillips
Audivox Hearing Service
Pinot St
Dew House
Nelsonville
Goopayear
Goodyear
Mon-Thur
Mathews
Pn Yon
Rot
Woombie Ee
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