Flood Damage Hammers Athens County Roads
Flood damage across Athens County roads and state highways was estimated at about 11 000 dollars. 70 feet of Richland Avenue pavement washed out near The Plains, with repair costs around 800 dollars. 47 highway workers labored long shifts to clear slips and washed berms on Route 50 Route 7 east of Coolville and other routes.
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Richland Ave
Athens County
Harry Richards
Mia Lasline Naan
Oaly
Athens
C. N. France
Eather
Richards
Beaumont
Lathrop
Isher
Guysville
Stewart
Berm
Mineral
Annanville
East
F Coolville
Ross Wright
Records Set by State Hospital Cows in Athens Herd
Two registered Holstein cows at Athens State Hospital posted high production reports from the Holstein-Friesian Association of America. Lydia led with 568 pounds of butterfat and 15 334 pounds of milk in 363 days, age nine years three months. Tritomia F. Hispida produced 664 pounds of butterfat and 15 595 pounds of milk in 336 days, age five years five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens State Hospital
America
Athens Fobes Lydia
Athens Tritomia F. Hispida
Skilled Men Wanted for Seabees Recruitment in Athens
Seabees recruiting in Athens seeks skilled tradesmen for construction bases outside the U S. Applicants aged 18 to 38 are inducted via Selective Service with local boards, while 38 to 50 enter as Naval Reserve Class V-6. Interviews start with Cain at the Post Office Building and continue in Columbus with Ensign Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabees
Navy
G. J. Cain
CMM
Athens
Cain
United States
Naval Reserve
Columbus
Post Office
R. N. Palmer
Thumb Amputated to Join Navy Seeks Waiver After Rejected
Dale Patton age 17 son of Mrs. Zelda May Patton Lower Plains had his extra right thumb removed to enable enlistment. After passing preliminary tests at Athens Recruiting Station he awaits final physical at Columbus, with others from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Dale Junior Patton
Zelda May Patton
Lower Plains
G. J. Cain
Athens
Patton
Columbus
Great Lakes
Plains
Berry Hotel
Armed
Army
Clifford Custer James
Nelsonville
Cail Burnell Lemon
Marietta
Guy Harper
Pomeroy
Paul Edward Hill
Birthday Dinner Celebrates 31st Girl Scout Anniversary
In Athens High School Gymnasium over 200 Girl Scouts their leaders and council members attended a potluck dinner marking the 31st anniversary of Girl Scouts in America. Sally Armstrong of Troop 1 hosted the program with Grace and songs led by Anne Dilley and Kate Seaman. Troop ceremonies highlighted the Juliette Low Memorial Fund supporting international friendship and aid to war affected children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Girl Scouts In
America
Sally Armstrong
Grace
Anne Dilley
Kate Seaman
Carl Fielden
Connie Herbert
Juliette Low
Joanne Blair
Switzerland
Lois Coombes
Fred Tift
Rotan
Katherine Enlow
Esther Dunham
Hewitt
Kay Sanborn
Dorothy Varian
Army enlistments and transfers across Ohio and surrounding states
Multiple local servicemen are described in this notice. Patsy K McElfresh is sent from Fort Hayes to Camp Stewart while four others from Fort Hayes join 78th Inf Div at Camp Butner. Sanford L Snyder moves from Fort Thomas to Camp Hatheway. Paul R Sands returns to Fort Benning after a furlough and earns parachute wings after three weeks of jumps. Others announce commissions, training, or postings at Fort Jackson, Camp Hood, Fort Monroe, Merced Army Flying School, and Roswell, with relatives listed.
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Lottridge
A. L. McBee
Jack
Gail
Bobby O'Neil
Clarksburg
W. Va
Guy Secoy
Daisy Potter
Sarah Potter
Flowers Hospital
Toledo
John Archer
Iris
Naomi
Weston Potter
Clarence Caldwell
Langley Field
John Russell Archer
Camp Butner
N. C
Glenn Gaston
Omah Gaston
Clarice McDaniel
Athens
Parkersburg
L. A. Townsend
Beulah
Paul Robinson
Basil Mantle
Frank Chapman
Great Lakes Training School
Illinois
Carson Boggs Jr
Fred Warner
Jacob Zumbach
Locust Grove
Emma Chevalier
Wilbur Warner
Bethel Ridge
Louis Persons
Torch, Co
M. Swartz
Columbus
Harvey Persons
Pfe
Burton Potter
Marian Potter
Akron
Boggs
Patsy K. McElfresh
Glouster
Fort Hayes
Camp Stewart
78Th Inf. Div
Dana H. Ridgeley
John W. van Dyke
Sanford L. Snyder
Fort Thomas
Camp Hatheway
Vancouver
Wash
Paul R. Sands
Lenora Sands
Morris Ave
Fort Benning
Corporal Sands
508Th Parachute Troops Infantry
Mackall
New Parachute Troop
Corp
Sands
Athens High School
Athens Post Office
John K. Michael
J. S. Michael
Rutland
Seacoast Artillery
Fort Monroe
Rutland High School
Army
Ben FE. James
Ben James
W. Union Sr
Merced Army
Merced
Calif
Roswell
N. M
Uncle Sam
Sun Oil Co
Gore Class Socialized at Teacher's Home
The Junior Boys' Class gathered at Mrs. Wave line Eckhart's home for a social evening of games and contests with an Easter offering collected. Refreshments were served to Dee Neal, Clell and Terry Lee Starr, Bob Starr, Bob Emrick, Earl Hicks Jr., Warren Burgess, George and Dale Tucker, Wayne Owens, Lester Eckhart, Harry Lee Criswell, John Thompson, Zaeda Owens, and Etta Mae Eckhart.
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Gore
Waveline Eckhart
Dee Neal
Clell
Terry Lee Starr
Bob Starr
Bob Emrick
Earl Hicks, Jr
Warren Burgess
George and Dale Tucker
Wayne Owens
Lester Eckhart
Harry Lee Criswell
John Thompson
Zaeda Owens
Etta Mae Eckhart
Athens man pleads guilty to DUI charge
Vernon F. Riley age 37 of Athens Route 2 was arrested by state patrolmen Saturday night and charged with driving while under the influence. He pleaded guilty Sunday before Mayor Franz Woodworth and was fined $100 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon F. Riley
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Athens Sets Blood Donor Record for Red Cross Mobile Unit
The Athens Red Cross Mobile Unit collected 398 pints of blood over three days, the highest total for the state. Donors numbered 118, 144, and 136 on successive days, with meals and equipment provided by local groups and university departments.
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Athens
Red Cross
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Athens County
Frank Dilley
L. J. Addicott
H. C. Bobo
Roger Connor
Jean Flowers
Pi Beta Phi
Alpha Xi Delta
G. E. McLaughlin
B. F. Cutler
Red Cross Motors Corps
Hazel Roach
Virginia Harger
Elsie Druggan
Ohio University Home Economics Department
Dorothy Williams
Carl A. Frey
Valencia Prock
Gordon B. Gray
Auto License Deadline Looms as 8 Days Remain
Athens deputy registrar David Johnson urged truck fleet and passenger car owners to file licenses now before the March 431 deadline. Only four local trucking firms and about a quarter of usual car applicants have acted. the office at 19 W Carpenter St opens 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will stay open evenings the final three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Athens
Johnson
W. Carpenter St
Kail To Aid In 4-H Work
V. O. Kail, a Plains High School teacher and supervising critic in biology and history, is appointed to help organize 4-H Clubs in Athens County during Ohio 4-H Club Organization Week April 3 10. He holds a master’s from Columbia, has been active in Boy Scout work and school gardens, and will assist County Extension Agent Ross Wright in evening and weekend sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. O. Kail
Plains
Athens County
Ohio
Columbia University
Karl
the Plains
Ross Wright
Relief For Pimples With Kleerex Medicine
A featherweight advertisement promises a safe medicated liquid Kleerex to dry up pimples overnight. Satisfied users claim clear complexions and newfound confidence, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. 47¢ bottle sold by Athens Pharmacy at 7 N Court St.
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Athens Pharmacy
Court St
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Comigraph
By Peters
Wheatamin
N. Court St
Dr. Jones
Security Bank
Carthage
Katherine Hawk
K. V. Coombes
Orpha Dinsmore
Serris Bunda
W. A. Barnhill
Flao Tenney
Francis Caldwell
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Caldwell
Scott Snodgrass
Harold Grein
Arthur Goodin
Pvt
Paul R. Goodin
Bessie M. Goodin
Fort Jackson
S. C
Pfc
Homer Goodin
Camp Hood
Tex
Leo S. Matyskella
Adam Matyskella
Jacksonville
Army Air Force Technical School
Sioux Falls
Matyskella
Jacksonville-Trimble High School
Briggs Manufacturing Co
Detroit
Paul Maynard
Ralph Maynard
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Eugene Clarence North
Stinson Field
Air Depot Training Station
San Antonio
Sergeant North
Elwood North
Ft. Hayes
Duncan Field
Texas
Mary Beck
New Straitsville
Vincent Beck
Logan
Flave Proctor
Jack Proctor
Frank Emrick
Bloomingdale
Lewis Eckhart
Patricia’ Kay
Norma Gene
West Lake
Frank Summers
Norman Gene
Charles Alltop
Jack Dixon
Ella Dixon
Dottie Nutter
Sandy
James Starr
Roberta Trader
W. W
Mina Mhiowdyshell
Grace Boring
Alice Meyers
Union Furnace
Virate Harold Hartman
North Carolina
Ray McMullen
Harrison McMullen
Harold Blake
Lillian Dunning
James Hood
Ida McMannis
Rosalee
Lynn Starr
Fred Foss
Lou Arnett
Ruth
Orpha Arnett
Frank Starr
Sam Hood
Harold Hartman
Blanche Hartman
Madeline
Avas Starr
Elyria
Elenora Stulick
Lorein
Florence Schneider
Amherst
East Springfield
Herman McMannis
Betty Ruth
Wooroe Rennolds
Betty Belle Ravenscroft
Bob Terrel
Springfield
Mary Hite
Dalton Terrel
Mary Kathryn
Orville
W. E. Terrel
SLOC
Yorkville High School
George Couladis
Eaie
The
Colonial Finanere 7 Finance Corporation
Singapore
Suez Canal
Kail
Ironton
Perry Brumfield
Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co
Lostro Building
Athens, Ohio
Graham
Keystone Milk
California
Florida
Maine
Rome
Arge
Frankfurters
Pork
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