Athens Council Approves Sewer Cost Share and Budget
City council adopts a resolution to cover 7992.47 of 18314.96 for Edward F Selfs estate sewer work and fixes an assessed value limit. Meantime the recreation budget set at 2000 and two ordinances pass redistributing funds and health payments.
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City of
Athens
Edward F. Selfs
City Council
W. Parker Walker
Athens Board of Health
The
Health Board
Mechanicsburg
Columbia Ave
Madison
Franz Woodworth
Richland Ave
Richland Ave. Methodist
William Rowland
Council
W. H. Herbert
Ohio
Rowland
State Highway Division
Coun
Two Masonic Sessions Planned at Athens Temple
Two meetings set at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday. At 7:30 p.m. Athens Council 15 R&SM plans a session followed by an 8:30 p.m. meeting of Athens Chapter 39 RAM to include work in the Most Excellent Master degree.
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Masonic Temple
Athens Council
R&sm
Athens Chapter
RAM
Ohio University to Offer PhD in Speech and Chemistry
A new doctoral program is planned in speech and chemistry at Ohio University. The School of Dramatic Arts and Speech currently has 15 graduate students and 16 faculty, with 9 holding doctorates. The program follows a study of 12 peer universities and will use the Speech and Dramatic Arts building completed in 1951.
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School of
Dramatic Arts and Speech
Kantner
Alabama
Florida
Missouri
Louisiana
Michigan
Iowa
Washington
Ohio State
Northwestern
Syracuse
Southern California
Purdue
Lester Thonssen
City College of New York
Paul Moore
Northwestern University
W. Hayes Yeager
Department of
Ohio State University
Dean Clippinger
Moore
A. C. la Follette
L. C. Staats
Gordon Wiseman
Edward Penson
Archie Greer
Anthony Trisolini
Elizabeth Anderson
Richard Ham
Thomas Ludlum
Lloyd Watkins
Cosmo Catalano
Virginia Hahne
Christopher Larne
Craig F. Johnson
Paul Reyes
Ohio University
Earl C. Seigfred
College of Fine Arts
Claude E. Kantner
School of Dramatic Arts and Speech
Donald R. Clippinger
Graduate College
John C. Baker
Southeastern Ohio School Boards Meet in Athens
Seven counties will be represented at the Southeast Ohio School Boards Association spring meeting in Athens Tuesday. Eliott Myers vice president of the State Board of Education will speak at the dinner in the Ohio University Center. Donald Clippinger dean of Ohio University's Graduate College and association president will preside. Counties include Athens Hocking Meigs Morgan Perry Vinton and Washington.
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Southeastern Ohio School Boards Association
Eliott Myers
State Board of Education
Ohio University Center
Donald Clippinger
Ohio University
Wil
Athens
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Perry
Vinton
Washington
Two Drivers Fined After City Accidents
From charges growing out of city traffic accidents, two men were fined in Municipal Court Monday. Robert E. Lee Johnson, 23, Carbondale, paid 25 dollars and costs for reckless operation. Dale F. Collins, 27, Jackson Route 1, paid 15 dollars and costs for improper passing. Police reports say Johnson’s car struck a utility pole on West Union Street after failing to navigate a curve near the fairgrounds. Collins was charged with cutting in too quickly while attempting to pass another car on South Court Street.
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Robert E. Lee Johnson
Carbondale
Dale F. Collins
Jackson Route 1
Johnson
W. Union St
Fairgrounds
Collins
S. Court St
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8804 to elect officers
William Frank Post 8804 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will elect officers at 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to Commander Dale Hawk. The meeting will be held in New Marshfield.
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New Marshfield
William Frank
Dale Hawk
Sueltering Arms Hospital Admits and Discharges
Admitted to Sueltering Arms Hospital are Mrs. George Clark of Athens Mrs. Myron M Hill of Athens Mrs. George Rhorick of New Marshfield John Clifford of Athens Also admitted Frank Nadroski of Athens Rt 3 Mrs Orville Wyman of Athens Betty Murphy of Athens Route 2 Bertha Deem of Frost Route 1 Discharged were listed as well though not all details are clear.
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George Clark
Athens
Myron M. Hill
George Rhorick
New Marshfield
John Clifford
Frank Nadroski
Rt. 3
Orville Wyman
Betty Murphy
Bertha Deem
Frost
Ohio State hosts Farm and Home Week activities in Columbus
Athens Associate County Agent Don Young and Home Economics Agent Mrs Florence McBride attend the 45th annual Farm and Home Week at Ohio State University. The program includes tours discussions and demonstrations in agriculture and home economics on campus. The Ohio 4 H club will honor 922 club advisors at a luncheon in the Ohio Union Friday.
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Athens
Don Young
Florence McBride
Columbus
Ohio State University
Ohio 4-H
Ohio Union
Area youth invited to learn about 4-H clubs
Area residents aged 10 to 21 are invited to the Harner home at 7 30 Thursday to learn about 4-H clubs. Mrs. Florence McBride and Don Young from the Athens County Extension Office will assist in organizing the county's fifth 4-H club.
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Carl Harner
Florence McBride
Don Young
Athens County Extension Office
Athens Elks Set Election Of 1957 58 Officers
Athens Elks lodge members will elect 1957 58 officers Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Cline Ridge clubrooms. Nominations include J B Vanity and W C Packham for exalted ruler Ralph Wigal and Fred Hampton for loyal knight C K McKinstry and C J Ailstock for three year trustee Gould and Harley Moler for one year trustee Everett E F Ridge leading knight Darrel Todd lecturing knight F A Lavelle secretary Ralph Kyle treasurer Clyde Beverage tuler refreshments to follow.
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Athens Elks Lodge
Cline Ridge
William Gould
J. B. Vanity
W. C. Packham
Ralph Wigal
Fred Hampton
C. K. McKinstry
C. J. Ailstock
Gould
Harley Moler
Everett EF. Ridge
Darrel Todd
F. A. Lavelle
Ralph Kyle
Clyde Beverage
Tuler
Loustier Man and Wife Sent to Jail on Fines
Glouster Route 1 residents Ralph Cain, 35, and Ida, 30, Cain were jailed 20 days after pleading guilty to intoxication and fighting and fighting charges. Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. heard the case with Police Chief Ray Fulton noting the wife’s fighting and child neglect. Each was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
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Glouster
Air Force Officer Assigned to Mather AFB
Capt Richard S Reynolds assistant professor of air science at Ohio University has been assigned to Mather Air Force Base Sacramento California He came to the university in September 1954 He was commandant of air cadets and advisor to Arnold Air Society His wife and son plan to accompany him to the new assignment
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Richard S. Reynolds
Ohio University
Mather Air Force Base
Sacramento
Calif
Reynolds
University
Air Cadets
Arnold Air Society
Damage suit settled in Common Pleas Court
A $10,782 damage suit filed by Arthur D. Brooks against Nancy Kirkendall was settled and dismissed in Common Pleas Court. Brooks, through his father Jesse Brooks, claimed Kirkendall failed to yield the right of way when her car struck Brooks on a motorcycle on W. Union Street last September.
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Nancy Kirkendall
Arthur D. Brooks
Common Pleas Court
Brooks
Jesse Brooks
W. Union St
Mortgage Foreclosure Filed Over Athens City Property
The Athens County Savings and Loan Co. sues Freda V. Chambers for nonpayment of a $2000 note issued September 1949 secured by a city mortgage. Petition states $1544.24 due on the note and requests recovery and foreclosure of the mortgage.
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Athens County Savings and Loan Co
Freda V
Four Young Adults Named in Local Matter
Charles William Nichols 21 and Betty Mayle 21 of Sharpsburg Charlies Webb 23 of Guysville and Shirley McKee 14 of Gloucester are listed as involved.
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Charles William Nichols
Betty Mayle
Sharpsburg
Charlies Webb
Guysville
Shirley McKee
Glouster
Rain Breaks Pleasant Weather in Athens
Rain and cloudy skies disrupted a stretch of pleasant weather in Athens on Tuesday. The 24 hour rainfall reached .15 inches while the 11 am temperature stood at 53 degrees, up four degrees from the morning low. River water registered 49 degrees and hamlet Hamley Run dipped to 44 after yesterday's extremes of 63 and 35.
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Athens
C. L. Colmer
U.S
Hocking River
Hamley Run
Magician Falkner to headline Kiwanis minstrel show
Kiwanis meeting director J. E. Thackery announced Captain Robert Falkner, OU military staff member and former WWII bomber pilot, will entertain at the April 2 3 minstrel show. Falkner has performed magic in 46 states and 14 countries and recently practiced a rehearsal with local guests in attendance.
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Kiwanis
J. E. Thackery
Robert Falkner
Military Department
Falkner
Bern Road Viewed As Possible Township Road
Athens County commissioners inspected Bern Township road questions after residents petitioned to convert it to a township road. The private road lies near Lathrop off the Amesville Sharpsburg route. The board also sought bids for three pedal water coolers for the courthouse and discussed events with County Welfare Director Denver White. They were invited to March 29 dedication in Nelsonville for the Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital with Gov. ONeill slated as principal speaker.
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Athens County
Board of Commissioners
Bern Township
Lathrop
Amesville
Sharpsburg
Denver White
W. H. Wakefield
Nelsonville
Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital
Five Drivers Cited In Municipal Court Arraignments
Five motorists appeared in Municipal Court for State Highway Patrol charges. Daniel M. Tolson denied driving while intoxicated and posted 200 dollars bond for a hearing next Monday. The others pled guilty and paid fines: John I. Lucas 18 Washington Hall 15 dollars for passing over a yellow line Ivan E. Martin 25 Athens Route 1 15 dollars for improper passing Robert M. Garrett 32 202 West Union Street 40 dollars for speeding Richard E. Perry 23 Athens Route 2 10 dollars for improper passing. Each paid court costs.
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Daniel M. Tolson
Lancaster
John I. Lucas
Washington Hall
Ivan E. Martin
Athens
Robert M. Garrett
W. Union St
YMCA Membership Drive Aims Community Benefit in Athens
The YMCA launched its 57-58 membership campaign running March 18 to April 1, aiming to attract about 350 people without a fixed numerical goal. Don Thomann, Athens High principal, said the drive seeks broader community understanding of YMCA programs like Guides Gra-Y Junior Hi-Y and Senior Hi-Y, with focus on youth, fathers and sons, and adult activities. Funding comes mainly from United Appeal 70 to 75 percent, plus dues and the Ohio West Virginia Area Council. 11 local men accepted nomination to the board, seven for three year terms, with several retiring from the board.
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Athens
YMCA
Don Thomann
Thomann
Athens High School
Southeastern Ohio District Ymca
Robert Taylor
United Appeal
Ohio West Virginia Area Council
E. J. Taylor
Ross Wright
Dick Bitters
Howard Bobo
Marvin White
James Finstermaker
Dick Mathews
Frank Batdorff
H. P. Curry, Jr
M. T. Vermillion
Divorce Petition Cites Gross Neglect in Ky. Marriage
James F. Stack files for divorce from Evelyn Stack citing gross neglect and wilful absence. The couple married in Williamsburg Kentucky on December 24 1951 and have two children.
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James F. Stack
Evelyn Stack
Williamsburg
Court Action Clears Sale of Fire Equipment
The Common Pleas Court dismissed a restraining order bid against Trimble village officials, letting the sale of its fire fighting equipment and engine proceed. Plaintiffs Harley Blower William Shirey and Steve Forgoress had argued sale would remove fire protection, with the plea filed July 30 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Common Pleas Court
Harley Blower
William Shirey
Steve Forgoress
Clifford Jolly Appeal Dismissed by Agreement
Clifford Jolly's appeal against Hartman Coal Co and the Industrial Commission of Ohio was dismissed from Common Pleas Court by agreement of both parties, per a court entry. ALBANY The Fellow Craft degree will be conferred Thursday evening by Albany Lodge 723 FRAM, said John P. Hamill, master.
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Clifford Jolly
Hartman Coal Co
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Jolly
Albany
P.m
Albany Lodge
FRAM
John P. Ham
Everett C Russell Rites Planned at Mt Herman
Funeral services for Everett C Russell of Athens will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Mt Herman UB Church. Burial follows in Mt Herman Cemetery. Friends may call at Fawcett Stone funeral home in Chesterhill.
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Everett C. Russell
Athens
Mt. Herman UB Church
Mt. Herman Cemetery
Fawcett- Stone Funeral Home
Chesterhill
Kansan Lands at OU Airport Lights Save Pilot
A Kansas pilot flying a Cessna 172 from Rochester, New York to Columbus, Ohio landed at Ohio University Airport with near empty fuel. Weather and fuel shortage forced an emergency field approach and Parkersburg and Charleston were used as alternates before Athens was identified as the near landing area. Lights at Athens enabled a safe touchdown and the plane remained overnight before continuing to Winfield, Kansas.
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Ohio University
Kansas
M. K. Gordon
Columbus
Rochester
N. Y
Parkersburg
Charleston
Dewey Laughlin
Athens
Laughlin
Winfield
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Sams Cline Bldg
Belk
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Sueltering Arms Hospital
Elks
Killect
Ian
Bern Road
Burton W. DeVeau
Charles W. Reamer
Lewis D. McBride
J. W. Trout
Westminster Foundation
Everett Russell
Kansan
OU Airport
Vance-Leach
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