Snowy roads spark string of early morning crashes
Traffic slowed as subfreezing conditions persisted. State crews spread cinders to hazard spots while patrols reported multiple skids and ditchings. A north of Athens crash left Mike Kestival uninjured after his car slid off Route 33 and rolled. Others in Hocking and Fairfield counties suffered minor injuries and damage. One driver, J Sanborn, was fined for failing to yield on Route 33 near Nelsonville.
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Uene Lee
State Highway Garage
E. State St
State Highway Patrol
Route 33
Athens
Mike Kestival
Hocking County
Columbus
Hillie Gray
Anther
Ernest Hamilton
Logan
Fairfield County
William Bussard
Lancaster
David Hampson
Pleasantville
Bussard
Bk J. Sanborn
Nelsonville
David J. Ebondson
Sanborn
Earl Thi
Army News From Athens Area Soldiers in Europe
Charles M. Frank of Athens and Luther E. Stanley of Athens join the Marine Corps base routine during Arctic Night training in Germany. John W. Kasler of Athens completed combat training. John A. Simmons of Guysville is in a paratrooper unit with the 2nd Airborne Division bound for Arctic Night maneuvers near the North Pole. Robert L. Young of Currier Street, Athens, arrived in Germany with the Second Armored Division. Marjorie Stanley accompanies her husband Homer E. Stanley, a 1951 Ohio University graduate, on duty with the Atlantic Fleet in the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Frank
Marine Corps
Wother
Marguerite F
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Ma Frank
N. Lancaster
Rine Corps
Athens
Luther E. Stanley
Anatry
Germany
Homer E. Stanley
Ohio University
State St
John A. Simmons
Burch Simmons
Guysville
Combat 4
North Pole
2Nd Airborne
Simmons
Army
Ft. Jack
Robert L. Young
Claudett
Denver J. Young
Currier St
Second Armored Divison
Young
FL. Carson
Driver Fin Road Mishap in Chauncey Court
Harold Spears, 22, of Glouster forfeited a 15 dollar bond for failing to stop within the assured clear distance and a 10 dollar bond for driving without a license in Mayor Charles Wadley’s court. The State Highway Patrol reports Spears rammed the rear of a car on a one lane bridge near Millfield Saturday afternoon causing minor damage. Bruce E. Perkins, 66, of Logan West Virginia, was the other driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alarold Spears
Glouster
Chauncey
Charles Wadley
State Highway Patrol
Spears
Millfield
Bruce E. Perkins
Logan
W. Va
Newbery and Caldecott Awards Noted at Local Library
Two books at the Athens County Library branch have earned major children’s literature honors. Jean Lee Latham’s Carry On, Mr Bowditch wins the Newbery Medal for best written children’s book, while John Langstaff’s Frog Went A Courtin illustrated by Feodor Rojanksy wins the Caldecott Medal for best illustrated book for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Library
Mr. Bowditch
Jean Lee Latham
Feodor Rop Jankovsky
John Langstall
Probat sentence after petty larceny plea in Athens case
Schall faced judge J. F. Newcomb for reconsideration of a prior sentence. He received a suspended jail term and probation after pleading guilty to petty larceny in January. A five year probation followed after pleading guilty to breaking and storing in a separate indictment. Real estate transfers listed show Letha B. Hess to Charles Jaynes and V. O. Kail to Robert F. Simpson in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmomas Senail
Mate
Senvic
J. F. Newcomb Lion Flay
Schall
Newcomb
EM. Jones
Letha B. Hess
Charles Jaynes
Athens
Grandview
Kail
Robert F. Sympson
Sycamor
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
Hospital notes from Sheltering Arms list admissions and dismissals including Mr and Mrs Richard Carnes Athens a son and several other patients with addresses in Athens Wellington and Glouster Route 1 3 4. The section also notes births and a veterinary detail regarding a lamb turned over to Dr Phillips by Ray Chadwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Carnes
Athens
Wilthens
Thomas Burke
Mineral
Otha Milard
Aloany
Geraldine Tope
Tam
Ames
Ray Chadwell
M. 8. Phillips
Chadwell
Phillips
Weather Picture Relief Spring Downtick Delayed
Weather picture shows a cold spell with four days of wintry precipitation. Rural Hamley Run reports 26 at 9 am after a 23 morning low. Extremes through Friday to Sunday range from 44 to 2 degrees. Colmer notes 1.5 inches of snow in two hours ending at 11 pm, totaling about 24 inches. Temperatures at 11 am 35, early low 25.
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Hamley Run
Mercury
U.S
C L. Colmer
Colmer
Mrs Irvine Dies Monday In Belpre
Mrs Alex Irvine 75 died at 3 a.m. Monday at her Athens Route 5 home after years of ill health. Born in Decatur Township Washington County she was daughter of Austin and Jane Bryant Place. She lived most of her life in Decatur Township and moved to Athens six months ago. A member of Decatur Presbyterian Church she taught in Washington County for many years. Survived by two daughters Lacie Holden Athens and Hebecca Evile Athens, three brothers William Belpre D A Place Jamestown ND and J Place Galveston TX, and sister Clara Griffin St Cloud FL. Service planned at Lone Tree Church with burial in Spencer Cemetery.
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Belpre
Alex Irvine
Athens
Decatur Township
Washington County
Austin
Jane Bryant
Athensix
Irvine
Decatur Pres
Lacie Holden
Randaughier
Hebecca
Ile
William
D. A
Jamestown
N. D
Galveston
Tex
Clara Griffin
Sti Cloud
Fla
Wytern Church
Spencer
Minor traffic cases settle in Municipal Court
Three men were fined in Municipal Court Monday for related charges after pleading guilty. A. 3A, in an accident Friday, and Eugene A Wolfe, in an accident Sunday night, each paid $15 and costs. James Hoon, 22, of Chesterhill, pleaded guilty to unsafe operation and was fined $0 and costs.
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Assauik
Eugene A Wolfe
James Hoon
Chesterhill
Uuwsafe
Divorce Petition Alleges Gross Neglect and Cruelty
A divorce filing against David P. Tucker in common pleas court accuses gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The couple married November 9, 199 and have four children. Petitioner seeks custody and child support.
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Ee Se
David P. Tucker
EU Ody
Jacksonville Man Found Dead in City
William Tinkham, 3, of Jacksonville, died early today from a heart attack. His body was found in front of Leach's Market on Columbus Road after he pulled his car off the highway. An Athens State Hospital employee, he was returning home from work around 6 am when the attack occurred. A fellow employee found him. bystanders thought a tire issue. The coroner ruled the death a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tinkham
Jacksonville
John H. G. Tinkham
Leach's
Columbus
Tinkham
Athens State Hospital
Jona Downs
Downs
Pomeroy
State Highway Patrol
South Farmer Dies in Athens County
South farmer Whan died early Monday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a three day illness. Lifelong Athens County resident and South Yanan Baptist Church member he is survived by his wife Aeatha three sons Emmett of Lavena Herman and Paul of Athens Route 4 and a sister Mrs Mary Catherine Scott also of Athens Route 4. His parents and two brothers died earlier. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm at South Canaan Baptist Church with Rev B H Pugh. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home after 9 am Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naan Farmer
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fter
Athens County
South Yanan Baptist Church
Whan
Aeatha
Emmett
Lavenia
Herman
Paul
Athens
Mary Catherine Scott
Pam
South Canaan Baptist Church
B. H. Pugh
Friends
Dowler Ferguson-Hughes Funeral Home
Licenses Not Affected Leap Year Slow In Athens
Leap year has slowed activity with few marriages and licenses in Athens County. February saw 24 couples applying for marriage licenses at Probate Court, down from January’s 20, while ten-year trends show February peaks at 26 in 1950 and a low of 15 in 1953. Ages averaged mid to late twenties, with the youngest applicants aged 16 and 18. Two men pleaded guilty to intoxication and received fines and costs. Allan F Weissberg and Donald J Seheltine of 1 Suritz Ave were cited by police after Saturday arrests.
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Soldier
Ohio
Athens County
Val
Jentine
Allan F. Weissberg
Donald J. Seheltine
Surtz Ave
These Can't AFFORD It In Business Risk of Injury Claims
A blunt reflection on business risk and legal exposure emphasizes that when losses are potentially crippling a company cannot rely on guessing juries. It cautions paying for injuries blamed on the business as a necessary shield against ruin.
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Fiks’ Lodge
H. H. Fockler
Francis Pontious
Lodge
Charlotte Cox
Danison
Lee E. Busch
Enterprise
Athens, Ohio
Donald K. Barstow
CB. Dillon
CM. Gill & Co
D. M. Goddard
Houck & van Dyke, Inc
Earl F. Mathews
Orvicemen
Pet
John W. Kasler
Myers’ Court
Fred Fisher
Charles Starr
Summit Station
Artie Williams
Wilkesville
Stanley Spencer
Logan Route 3
Volkswagen
THE
C. B. Nye
Otimson & Palmer
Samuel J. Bolin
Nora Herron
Evelyn Bogs
Oval Bratton
George Pennell
Carl Legg
John Roberts
Charles Hibbard
George Edinger
Ter Route 3
James Irvin
Carl White, Jr
Norman Plains
William Brophy
Wayne Grierson
Earl Dailey
Thomas Yost
Elmo Scott
the Plains
Orval Persinger
Sandra Thompson
J. Frank Cunningham
Willis Whited
Black Hawk
Samy
Benjamin Moore
Kerr-Hunter
Faae
Tinile
ST. Athens
South Farmer
Wotck & Wove
Lone
Assembly OF God Church
Brown Avenue
Onyx Sports
Don River
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