Athens County Mobilization Committee Sets Crop Goals
The Athens County committee, chaired by Eldon Wise, announces a five percent inland increase in corn production for 1951 and raises the soybean acreage goal from 609 to 800. The group, including Extension agent Ross Wright, urges better pastures, hay conservation, and a complete livestock program to support national defense.
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Vernon Shaw
Steyne
John Sherl
Athens
Sitian
Eldon Wise
Tee. Ghar
Sol
Irvin
Wolfe
Athenss
Department of Agriculture
Weise
T Purty
Athens County
Ross Wright
James Seward
U. S. Forestry Service
Edward Brooks
Disposal Sale Price Key In Children's Home Plans
County officials debate remodeling and sale of the county children’s home learning whether to relocate the institution. Architect estimates total remodeling costs near 950,600 with cottages and staff quarters planned. Proposals include selling the main building if bids fail and using land sale proceeds to fund renovations.
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Inscho
Columbus
Athans County Children's
the County Commissioners
Xelcost
Citizens Committee
Gilrithan
The
Rome
Tuscho
Theeersem
Propos
Hore
Chauncey
W. H. Walefisid
Fred Shafer
M. M. Bryson
Gloustar
Eaward Sharp
Nelssonville
Andi
Ralph Edict
Wayne Ward
L. Roberts
False Alarm Ts Serious False Alarm Ts Serious
Fire Chief Clarence A. Parker calls a Tuesday afternoon inhalator squad call a false alarm of the most serious nature. The squad responded to Woodward Ave residence but found no call and warned that such false alarms waste life saving resources and endanger other fires. Two men carry the unit to the scene, depleting crews and delaying other equipment. The incidents prompted possible arrests and fines for false alarms. last year a firefighter suffered injuries answering one.
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Clarence A. Parker
Woodward Ave
Parker
Fife Saving Service
City Hall
Archie Duntee Dies Tuesday At Coolville
Archie Mason Duntee of Coolville died Tuesday on his 67th birthday. A native of Roy Township he spent 40 years with Hull Foster Co and lived at home the last five years. He was a member of BPOE Paramathia Lodge 25 FRAM and SOB Aetie 528 in Athens. Survived by four sisters Laure Hayes Middletown Lille Dunfee Canton Etta and Leora Dunfee Coolville and a brother Marki Dunfee Coolville plus nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at 10 30 am at White Funeral Home with Rev. OC Lockwood. burial Torch Cemetery. Friends may call at the homes of Misses Etter and Leora Duntee later Wednesday.
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Coolvilla
Archie Mason Duntee
Coolville
Roy Township
Ashens
Hull Foster Co
BPOB
Paramathia Lodge 25
FRAM
SOB Aetie
Athens
Laure Hayes
Middletown
Lille Dunfee
Canton
Etta Dunfee
Leora Dunfee
Marki i Dunfee
O C. Lockwood
Torch Cemetery
Etter
Yeora Duntee
Bailard Dies at 84 in Coolville Ireland Area
Ira Bailard dies at age 84 after a Tuesday death at his home near Ireland community. Survived by wife Laura Baller four children and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Waite Funeral Home with services Friday officiated by Rev O C Lockwood. Friends may call after 7 p m today.
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Coolville
Tra Ballard
Ireland
Laura Baller
Te Wiam
Arthur
Theft at Buchiel coal mine tool shed reported
George Wareman said Wednesday officials notified the sheriff department after tools were stolen from the Buchiel coal mine tool shed. The value was not clarified in the report.
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Buchiel
George Wareman
Sher Department
Police arrest James Jeffers sought on bad-check warrants
Athens police arrested James Jeffers, 34, of Batavia, at the request of Meigs County officials. Meigs County official Charles Isell said Jeffers was wanted in Pomeroy for issuing false checks and is also being sought for questioning in bad-check cases in Mason County West Virginia, Jackson County, and Belmont County. He was returned to Pomeroy by Sheriff Russell early Wednesday.
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Athens
James Jeffers
Batavia
Meigs County
Charles Isell
Jette
Pomeroy
Jobers
Mason County
W. Va
Jackson Cour
Belmont County
Peters
Russell Early
Creek pollution verdict against Strip Mine F Firm
A guilty verdict was returned against Strip Mine F Firm in Carrall County Court, with the Ohig Division alleging the company polluted Creek Creek by releasing coal washings and screenings. The case centered on violations of environmental duty and creek pollution standards.
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Ducsdn Ae
Carrall County Comfort
Apeam
Ach
Poyalmd
Rcreek Bridge
Iwildlife District Four
Ohig
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Admission notes list Bart Builinger and Robert Cone of Athens along with Hazel Storer of Nelsonville. Dismissals include Mrs William Wray of Carpenter and Mrs Mary Patrick of Athens plus Flo Henry of Glouster Nova Fuller of Nelsonville and Roy Hawk of Shade.
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Bart Builinger
Athens
Robert Cone
Hazel Storer
Nelsonville
Wiliam Wray
Carpenter
Andl Sor
Mary Patrick
Flo Henry
Glouster
Nova Fuller
Roy Hawk
Shade
Neglect and Cruelty Charged in Divorce Action
Athens County realty transfers list multiple deeds and parcels in Nelsonville Glouster and Athens County. Parties include Jane B Walter Mary Jane Howe Campbell Mayme Barris and others. A divorce action cites neglect and extreme cruelty. details reference property transfers and restoration of maiden names. Also notes Masons meeting with 7:00 pm agenda and degree conferral.
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Jane B. Walter
Nelsonville
Mary Jane Howe Campbell
Ipittsburgh
Walter Bi. i Howe
Lsonville
Mayme Barris
Low BE
iMunden
Glouster
Githiseter
Elms Reinhart
James Reishart
Athens County
Samuel F. Dotson
J. M. Amelia Hockenberry
Siehens
Helen Hockenberry
Whitenouse
Athens
Inlet
Ohio Court
Olive Shrieves
Robert Wi
Alva Robinson
Mangus
G. G. Galli
Pere Leroy Shrieves
OU Engineers Slate District Open House
Ohio University engineers announce an open house for the district to familiarize residents with engineering activities. The event runs 7 to 10 p.m. with student guides and displays on testing labs, surveying, architectural and electrical exhibits, machine shop, and a television demonstration. Invitations went to 27 counties including Athens, Vinton, Scioto, Pike, Ross, and Jackson.
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Ralph Barrown
Ohio University Engineering
Stewart
OU Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory
OU Engineers Club
Ohio
Thee
Ohio University Engineers
Don Rtsgell
The
Engineers
Th Ie
Russell
Dayton
QU Engineers Club
Stade American Ias Ovary
Intite
Ing
Athens
Ene Perrobe
Tairfleia
Vinton Tralifa
Ee Scioto
Pike
Ross
Wey
Jackson
Shingion
Mei
Red Cross Aids Urged To Finish Work
Drive chair Franklin C Murphy urged county residents to complete Red Cross campaign solicitations and report to headquarters. Governor Frank J Bausanese responded to the appeal noting patriotic support is vital for Red Cross services across the state. The 1951 campaign aims to prepare for 1952 efforts with renewed energy and public backing.
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Oss
Franklin C Murphy
Murphy
Frank J. Bausanes
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Thie
Federal Service Positions Listed Across Ohio Kentucky Indiana
The U S Civil Service Commission announces openings for economists with salaries from 3825 to 6400 annually in Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Other jobs include office stimulating operator trainee 5200 to 8885 radio engineer 4100 to 8825 lithographic pressman and foreman 127 to 238 per hour Further information and applications available from F D Higgins the commission s local secretary at the post office.
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Ti Nations
Federal Service
pRave Ligan
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
O Pressman
F. D. Higgins
Commission
Weather notes on warm day and rain threat
Weather report describes a warm day with rain possibility. Temperatures dipped to the lower forties overnight. High reached 48 degrees yesterday and 47 degrees observed at Siam today.
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Ivery
Siam
Son of Ames Mayor Cited in Korea Receives Bronze Star
Major Robert H. Clark, son of Ames mayor Thomas E. Clark, awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service with the Army in Korea. He served as executive officer for an ordnance base depot in Korea during July to November, commended for outstanding performance under adverse conditions. Clark entered service in 1942 at Columbus, arrived in the Far East in 1948, and earlier served with the 587th Anti Aircraft Artillery in Europe. his wife Mary and daughters Deneen and Sharon reside in Kobe, Japan.
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Robert H. Clark
Army
Korea
Clerk
Thomas £. Clark
Ames
Clark
Norea
Militar
Glumbus
Europe
Mary 4. Clark
Kobe
Honshu
Japan
Deneen
Sharon
Divorce Granted Between Frost and Frost in Common Pleas
Pearl B. E. Frost was granted divorce from Kenneth Frost in Common Pleas Court. Custody and support of two children awarded. Case cites willful absence in the legal petition. Married March 1935 in Athens.
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Pearl BE
Frost
Kenneth Frost
Common Pleas
Athens
iGub Pack Gets Charter Den Present Skits
Cub Pack 54 of Athens received its 1951 charter from Clarke Daily scout commissioner at the First Methodist Church meeting Tuesday night. Pack leaders announced new cubmaster Kasler with Wilson Snyder and Pat White as assistants. William Trout resigned as cubmaster but will help, as dens showcased skits and displays from Den 2 through Den 6 including Dutch village, bull fight, and international crafts. Special awards were earned by members including Sam ders Slagle Gaston Riggs Hewitt and others for arrow points and hats.
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Athens
Clarke
First Methodist Church
Kasler
Wilson Snyder
Pat White
Asl
Hig
William Trout
Ae World
Dens
Den 2
Holland
Den 3
Ferdinand
South Armerica
Den 4
Scotland
Switzerland
France
India
Tigures
Shat
Norway
Gree Sanders
Robert Slagle
Robert
Jack Gaston
Wolf
Larry Rigs
Heniverett
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