Athens United Appeals group forms to guide drive
A Council of community leaders met at Berry Hotel to back a United Appeals drive in Athens. The group aims to coordinate agencies, respect donors, and secure broader participation while addressing licensing and outreach concerns. A nine-member guidance panel will be assembled by Mayor Sel from local service clubs and business groups.
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Charles W. Reame
Athens
United Appeals
Dri
G Bush
Senger
T. M. Wolfe
Athens National Bank
Athens County
Red Cross
United “Appeals
National Foundation For Infants Paralysis
Arthur E. Cornwell
American Cancer Society
American Heart ‘Sociation
Cancer Organization
Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce
United
F. Taylor
Ape
YMCA
Rich
James Rice
Salvation Army
Hospital Foundation
Te Ath
Dount
Sel
Regular Cleaning Preserves Rugs and Furnishings
Household tips advise frequent gentle cleaning to protect colors. The ad promotes Blue Lustre for wall-to-wall carpets and Oriental rugs, claiming it cleans without sagging or matting and is easy to use. Available at The Athens Pharmacy located on Court Street in Athena, Ole.
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Athens
Court St
Athena
Ole
Red Cross Chief Seeks More Help For Athens Drive
Daily: Athens Red Cross executive director Mrs. Clarke Daily says the 1955 fund drive is half over and discouraged by shortfalls. Funds borrowed since Feb 1 cover expected contributions amid a blood shortage. Kiwanis Club heard about disaster relief efforts and a Pancake Day benefit set for April 18 at First Presbyterian Church with all-you-can-eat pancakes and waffles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Daily
Athens Chapte
American Red Cross
Mira
Athens Kiwanis ‘Club
Berry Ho|ier
Dally
Athens’ Red Cross
Red Cross
Clu
First Presbyterian Church
Athens 1907 Flood Remembered In Historic Photo
A faded image shows Athens on March 14 1907 as the Hocking River crest rose to a record high. The photo captures Richland area wreckage and flooded streets including Site Avenue and the university grandstand. Six people died in the disaster with boats rescuing occupants.
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Athens
E. Mulberry St
Wate Hocking
Richland
Richland Ave
Husband State Hospital
Edward Tur
H. M
Universit
Ohio University
Site Ave
Ex Railroad Worker Dies in Columbus
Ex railroad official £. B. Nutter of Columbus and former chief dispatcher for C and O in the Hocking Valley died at his home 145 E North Broadway. A native of Hocking County he worked in Logan and Nelsonville, survived by his wife Cornelia Vail Nutter and two sisters. Services set for Thursday 2 pm at Wood Yard funeral home Logan with burial in Logan Cemetery.
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B. Nutter
Columbus
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Hocking Valley
North Broadway
Nutter
Hocking County
Logan
Nelsonville
D. K. Nutt
Lanaster
School Official Gets Contract In Fatal Trimble County Case
Coroner reports a school official suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while signing year contracts and died. County attendance officers were summoned as the board discussed the death and approved payments and funeral arrangements. Board members present included Claire Ball, Fred Phillipa Dallas, Christman, Esther Dalley, and Lewis Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellas
Joan
Miller
Burson
Oxe Motor Co
Robert ‘Becher
Kieran
Geimthes
Arc
Sybil
Oarion Board
Christman
Claire ‘M. Ball
Fred E" Phillipa Dallas
Esther Dalley
Lewis L Moore
Milk Sales Farmers By-Laws Vote Fails to End Dispute
Athens Milk Sales Inc and a farmers group failed to secure a majority for their rival by-laws after ballots showed no clear support from members. Judge Kinison noted the impasse and possible receivership remains unresolved as both sides pressed for director election rules, membership cancellation, borrowing limits, and governance changes amid a contentious fight over the cooperative’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Milk Sales, Inc
Sandel
Kinison
Seeeerae
Mle Land 9
Ine
Opers
Acta
James Kinison
Mers
Rotary inducted eleven members at Athens meeting
Eleven members joined Athens Rotary in a Berry Hotel ceremony. New members are Burton W. DeVeau Col Leon M. Berger George Muns Jr Gaige B. Paul sen D. H. Sams Clark E. Myers and Col George W. Dicker. Four members were reactivated Gousberry James G Boden Gordon K. Bush B. T. J Grover W. J. Trautwein. Guests included Robert Sherry and John W. Goodno.
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Athens Rotary
Berry Hotel
E. P. Lynn
Burton W. DeVeau
Leon M. Berger
George Muns, Jr
Gaige B. Paulsen
D. H. Sams
Clark E. Myers
George W. Dicker
Gousberry
Dames
James G Boden
Gordon K. Bush
B. T. J Grover
W. J. Trautwein
P.O
Nichols
Rotary Information
Lawrence Worstell
Rotary Tory
Aims
H.C. Bobo
Definition
Rotary
Lynn
Grover
Robert Sherry
Harisonburg
John W. Goodno
Richland Firemen Fight Brush Blaze
A brush fire atop Mulligan Road threatened a home before the Richland Fire Brigade extinguished it. Firefighters reported the blaze came within six feet of the Stern residence with no damage. Local residents named include Mrs Vi Woods and William Clark of Athens, and Mrs Janice Brandeberry of Chillicothe.
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Mulligan Road
Richland Fire Brigade
J. Harrisonville
Vi ‘Woods
Athyns
Thora Marstiller
Athens
Margaret Kelchner
Ath- Athens
Orley Toth
Millfield
Tr Wilma Gibbs
Oregonia
Ell Pickering
William Clark
Janice Brandeberry
Chillcothe
Law suits and civic notices mix in Athens area items
A municipal court suit lists A W Matters of Athens Armature and Machine Co seeking 276.50 for labor services and supplies due since June 1950 from L A Pittman owner of Pittman Coal Co. A divorce decree is granted in Common Pleas Court to Herman Barnes from Thelma McDonald Barnes for gross neglect and extreme cruelty married August 2. Albany lodge 723 F and AM meets Thursday at 8 PM. American Legion K T Crossen Post 21 plans 1955 membership roundup Wednesday at 8 PM. Athens Squadron Civil Air Patrol forms and meets noted.
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A.W
Athens Armature and Machine Co
L. A. Pittman
Pittsman Coal Co
Common Pleas Court
Herman Barnes
Thelma McDonald Barnes
OU Professor Returns From Ag Convention
Burton W. Deveau, assistant professor of agriculture at Ohio University, returned from Warrensburg Missouri where 39 representatives from 19 colleges began forming the National Association of College Teachers of Agriculture. He served as secretary of the planning ring committee and was appointed to the committee for improving college training in agriculture.
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Burton W. Deveau
Ohioniversity
Warrensburg
National Association of College Teachers of Agriculture
Central Missouri State College
Profesor DeVeau
Weather observations report showers and cooled temperatures
Rainfall totaled 0.36 inches after an early morning shower. U S observer C L Colmer notes a low around 5 and a reading of 59 at 11 am. At Hamley Run the mercury rose to 70 and fell to 10 during the night.
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Oies
C. L. Colmer
U.S
Hamley Run
Hamiltons Face Desertion Petition in Common Pleas Court
Irene Hamilton sues Harry Hamilton in Common Pleas alleging gross neglect and wilful absence. The couple wed December 24, 1925 in Athens. They have one child whose custody is sought by the mother. she claims he left the family in August 1947.
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Irene Hamilton
Harry Hamilton
Athens
Ohio University visit by WSAZ director Nick Basso
Nick Basso news director of WSAZ Huntington will speak at Ohio University Center Tuesday. He will address members of Phi Gamma Sigma fraternity and Phi Sigma sorority and others interested in television after their meetings.
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Nick Basso
WSAZ
Huntington
Ohio University
Ohio University Center
Ieeever
Two Drivers Fined by Municipal Court After Patrol Stop
Police stopped two drivers for crossing the yellow center line. Esther Mae Hedges, 15, of 5 Watt St paid 10 dollars and costs. Joe Allen White, 23, of 1381 Richland Ave paid 15 dollars and costs. Court action occurred in a municipal court setting.
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Awe
Yin Municipal Court
Esther Mae Hedges
Watt St
Joe Allen White
Richland Ave
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Athens United Appeals Organization Group
Fred Swearingen
Peter B. Seel
Harper C. Pendry
Athens Board of Trade
Mra. Clarke Daily
Dewey Mr. Goddard
McBee Co
United Drive
Leslie H. Irwin
Board of ‘Trade
Merchants Association, Business and Professional Women, CCL
Labor
Columbus St
Ohio
N. Court St
R “Mae
McCammon, Ma
Gallipolis
Luis AL Avan
Pomeroy
Mer
Rowan
Trimble
Price Sane
The
Athens Pharmacy
S. Court St
Athens, Ohio
America
Culligan
Athens Ice & Storage
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Richland Firemen
Richland Area Fire Brigade
Lowell Rapp
Albany Albany
F&am
Don
Knopp
UAP
Athens ‘Squadron
Civil Air Patrol
Carper’s
Burlingham, Pomeroy Road
Route
Shade, O
Juniper
Andorra
Chesser
Albany
Cussins & Fearn Store
N. Court
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