Seven Athens County men inducted into army
Seven men forming Athens County May draft quota were inducted at Fort Hayes Columbus leaving by bus at 7 10 a m One draftee was transferred from Monroe Michigan board bringing total inducted since the start of the draft to 326 A group of 30 is set for pre induction physical examinations at Fort Hayes Wednesday James L Waldeck The Plains led the group Other inductees include Ralph R Chapman Athens Basil N Vines Coolville Donald R Schrappe Chauncey Robert J Hartman Albany Jack L Kempton Jacksonville Earl C Sprague K T Crossen Post American Legion and Gideon Society provided candy cigarettes and Bibles }
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Athens County
Armed Services
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Michiban Troaty
Selective Service Board
James L. Waldeck
the Plains
Eugene C. Campbell
Athens
Ralph R. Chapman
Cey
Robert J. Hartman
Albany
Jack JL. Kempton
Jacksonville
Earl C. Sprague
Monroe, Mich
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Gideon Society
Parking Meters Painted Red and White in District Work
Safety Service Director Fred Beckler said 12 minute meters in front of the post office and across from the federal building were being painted red to distinguish them from regular meters. Curbing along the white and the sidewalk lettering were updated while W Union Street work continues in the business district.
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Post Office
Federal Building
Safety Service
Fred Beckler
W. Union St
Acting Chief of Department Appointed in Ath Ens Fire Dept
Acting Fire Chief Charles Dalton named to lead the Ath ens Fire Department in a temporary appointment from May 1 to May 31 as Clarence Parker retires. No date yet for civil service exams for fire chief or city fireman. permanent chief to be chosen by open and competitive exams. The department will operate with eight men until exams are held.
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Charles Dalton
Athens
Fred H. Beckler
Dalton
Clarence A. Parker
Athens County native seeks continued public service
The speaker details lifelong residence in Athens County with ties to Nelsonville and Athens. They mention teaching in local schools, working at Canaanville mine, and farming on their birthplace farm. They pledge ardent thoughtful service in return for support and votes.
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Athens County
Canaanville
Nelsonville
Athens
Red Cross Canteen Recruits Athens County Women
Athens County Red Cross canteen seeks volunteer women to assist year round. No formal training required though cooking skills matter. Registration via Red Cross office at 31651. volunteers aid blood donation events and local disaster relief with entertainment at the Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe.
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Athens County
the Red Cross
Morrison Burns
Athens
Veteran's Hospital
Chillicothe
Red Cross
Mechanicsburg Pupils Cited For Honor Roll Honors
Twenty seven Mechanicsburg Junior High School students were named to the honor roll for the fifth six weeks with grades of B or higher. Seventh grade selections include Max Cone and Patty Duckler among others. Eighth grade honorees feature Ann Matt Anderson and Virginia Gillette, while ninth grade recipients include Betty Hope and Patricia Perry.
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Mechanicsburg
Max Cone
Patsy Duckler
Deanna Dickens
Melinda Huggins
Billy Lasure
Mary Jane Matson
Martha Potter
Paul Pugh
Buzzy Sherwood
Marilyn Williams
Ann Matt Anderson
Betty Andrews
Benedict
Patty Cain
Willard Dewey
Betty Frum
Virginia Gillette
Gaye Hampton
Marion Kantner
Jon Huggins
Mayor Fines Two After Police Arrests
Mayor Peter B. Seel fines two drivers after police arrests for traffic violations. Daniel Davis aged nineteen of Moore Avenue is fined ten dollars plus costs for unsafe operation after pleading guilty. Robert F. Stanley aged twenty one of 55 East State Street pays five dollars and costs for lack of an operator's license.
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Peter B. Seel
Daniel Davis
Moore Ave
Robert F. Stanley
E. State St
Junior Class Presents Darling Brats at Chauncey-Dover High
Chauncey Dover High School's Junior Class stages the farce The Darling Brats on Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Cast lists show two-night performances with many roles shared, and class sponsors are Kathryn McCoy, Clarence McDonald, and Harve Courtney.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Darling Brats
Lepaarte
Junebug Johnson
Jo Ferrer
Vivian Brookhart
Cynthia Darling
Bonita Boudinot
Jack, Henry
Ancil McKee
Jerry Schoonover
Barbara Darling
Janis Davis
Harold Darling
Charles Fiske
Dick Robinson
Theresa Darling
Faye Hammond
Agatha Brisbee
Grace Crabtree
Patty Nogrady
Rod Vinton
John Blackford
Spike Sperling
Tom Bailey
Hubie Bobo
A. Appleton Crabb
Bob Tavan
Mrs. Vinton
Isabel Freeman
Verna Davis
Kathryn McCoy
Clarence McDonald
Harve Courtney
Civil Service Exams Listed for Radio and Automotive Jobs
The Civil Service Examiners announce openings for radio repairer and installer at Huntington Corps of Engineers, wage per hour 1.76, and automotive inspector at Rossford Ordnance Depot earning 1.88 to 1.95. Also industrial specialist with Navy Shipbuilding Activity in Philadelphia 5060 to 9600 yearly, actuarial specialist with Railroad Retirement Board in Chicago. Applications via post office or local secretary F. D. Higgins.
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Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Huntington Corps of Engineers
Rossford Ordnance Depot
Navy Shipbuilding
Philadelphia
Railroad Retirement Board
Chicago
F. D. Higgins
Pre-School Clinic Set at West Side School Tuesday
The PTA Council sponsors a pre-school clinic at West Side School on Tuesday. Mrs. Harold Lee, health and safety chair, announced the event offering immunizations and physicals for children entering school next fall. Open 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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PTA Council
West Side School
Harold Lee
Council
Petition for Divorce Filed in Common Pleas Court
William M. Mitchell files for divorce from Helen Balch a minor with Walter Balch also named. Petition seeks custody and support of a minor child temporary alimony attorney fees and further relief. Married June 4 1951 in St Marys West Virginia.
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Common Pleas Court
William M. Mitchell
Helen Balch
Walter Balch
St. Marvs. W. Va
Athens High Scholarship Team Cited
A short assembly at 11 10 Friday in the Athens High School auditorium honors the scholarship team. Willard P Barker will speak before the District State tests at Ohio University. Clark Higgins plays cornet with Martha Dee Morrison. Students listed include Bill Algeo Betsy Baker Richard Barker Keith Bigley Sidney Clark Sheff Cutler Paul Efaw Anne Goddard Ann Guerra Dick Hall Clark Higgins Janet Hill Doris Hixenbaugh Ronald House Arthur Hawkins Larry Irwin Gene Jones Joan Klingenberg Ted Krauss Gail Laziman Nancy Lee Bob McCammon Ralph Miller Joe Miller Rudy Misner Martha Dee Morrison Mc Morrison Gaige Paulsen Marilyn Paulsen James Parsons Phyllis Peterson Bill Risley Connie Rhoads Maxine Rose Richard St Clair Suzie Siegfred Gordon Scott Robert Sheldon Richard Slater Allen Snyder Jon Thackeray Gaule Vermillion Cynthia Wallace Mary Lou Wichterman Richard Williams
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Athens High School
Willard P. Barker
Ohio University
Clark Higgins
Martha Dee Morrison
Bill Algeo
Betsy Baker
Richard Barker
Keith Bigley
Sydney Clark
Sheff Cutler
Paul Efaw
Anne Goddard
Ann Guerra
Dick Hall
Janet Hill
Doris Hixenbaugh
Ronald House
Arthur Hawkins
Larry Irwin
Gene Jones
Joan Klingenberg
Ted Krauss
Gail Laziman
Nancy Lee
Bob McCammon
Ralph Miller
Joe Miller
Rudy Misner
Mc Morrison
Gaige Paulsen
Marilyn Paulsen
James Parsons
Phyllis Peterson
Bill Risley
Connie Rhoads
Maxine Rose
Richard St. Clair
Suzie Seigfred
Gordon Scott
Robert Sheldon
Richard Slater
Allen Snyder
Jon Thackeray
Guale Vermillion
Cynthia Wallace
Mary Lou Wichterman
Richard Williams
Troy Youth Held for Entry of Homes Store
A 14 year old Troy Township youth was taken into custody by local deputies after a family caught him in a home. He admitted entering one home five times and several other homes and a store, taking small sums of money. He was placed in Juvenile Court custody.
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Troy Township
Hockingport
George Bateman
Frank Joyce
Bernard Porter
Athens
Mrs Bessie Ice Dies in Chillicothe
Mrs. Bessie Ice a former Chauncey and Albany resident died Wednesday in Chillicothe City Hospital. She resided in Londonderry and is survived by six children including Beryl Ice and Mrs Woodrow Barns both of Albany Drexel Ice of Pittsburgh Darrel Ice of Belpre Mrs Robert Creachbaum of Londonderry and Mrs Ralph Miller of Chillicothe plus sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Friends Church in Londonderry with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Bessie Ice
Chauncey and Albany
Chillicothe City Hospital
Londonderry
Beryl Ice
Woodrow Barns
Albany
Drexel
Cubs Meet to Plant Seeds in Athens Pack Event
Athens three cub scout packs held programs on seed planting with awards for Pack 55 57 and 56. Pack 55 at Presbyterian Church received its 1952 charter and awarded bobcat wolf and silver wolf arrows and den chief cards. Pack 57 at Christian Church awarded gold and silver arrows and wolf badge. Pack 56 at Methodist Church showed seedling exhibits and plant growth films. May theme is Strength and Skill focusing on fitness.
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Athens
Pack 55
The
Presbyterian Church
Stephen Moore
Eddie Lee Greer
Dilon G. Arment
Michael Downer
James Merz
David Staat
John Staat
Roger Shaffer
Eddie West
Den
Carl Sylvester
Frederick F. Staat
Raymond Finn
Robert Merz
William Love
George Foss
H. Otto Dahlke
Christian Church
Pack 57
Bob Littler
Lyie Munn
Jim Deardorf
Leroy McCune
May
April Rainfall Down Warm Weather Stays
Rainfall in April was 2.60 inches, lower than 1951’s 2.82 inches, with temperatures rising to a high of 82 and a low of 37 overnight. At 9 am Thursday the temperature stood at 62 as the Hocking River remained normal at 4.3 feet and observers projected good fishing for the weekend.
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Hocking
Navy Pilot Shot Down Near Japan
Lt. Cmdr. J. B. Bjornson, commander of a squadron on USS Philippine Sea in Task Force 77, was shot down near Japan on April 15. He survived after unconscious rescue by a helicopter and is hospitalized with a broken knee cap, fractured ankle, and head injuries. His recovery may prevent him from flying again. He is married to Arminta Morrison. they live in Palm City, California, with sons Gary and Tim.
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J. B. Bjornson
M. C. Morrison
Marietta Ave
Japan
Cmdr
Bjornson
Cmdr. Bjornson
Philippine Sea
Arminta Morerison
Athens
Gary
Tim
Palm City
Calif
Bumper Catches Cable on City Pole In Backing Move
City police report Ronald A. Grantz age 60 of Morris Avenue backed into a driveway on East Washington Street and the bumper on his car caught a supporting cable of an Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. pole. Electric company workers freed the auto.
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Ronald A. Grantz
Morris Ave
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
E. Washington St
Grantz
Electric Company
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Athens League of Women Voters
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