Damage suit filed after two car collision
Dora M. Channell seeks 40000 in damages from Homer A. Cole over a August Route 50 crash near Canaanville. The petition says Elmer Quick’s eastbound car, driven by Cole at 70 mph, hit Quick’s car as it turned left, destroying both vehicles and throwing Channell 20 feet. She was hospitalized and treated for injuries, incurring 1169.43 in medical costs and claims permanent disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora M. Channell
Common Pleas Court
Homer A. Cole
Tuppers Plains
Canaanville
Elmer Quick
Quick
Cole
Sheltering Arms Hospital
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Plaintff
Parkersburg Youth Killed On Route 50
Oliver S Farley aged 13 of Parkersburg died after being struck on Route 50 two miles west of Belpre while returning from Little Hocking with companion Charles Hemingway 12. Driver Elwood H Root 22 of Coolville was not charged after investigation. Hemingway uninjured. The fatality marked Ohio’s seventh weekend traffic death.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Belpre
Elwood H. Root
Coolville
Carl Kincade
Washington County
Oliver S. Farley
Charles Hemingway
Little Hocking
Key
Hemingway
Farley
Ohio
Pedestrian Hit by Car at Court and State
Clarence Nicholson 22 was arrested in Mayor Mickle's court for failing to yield to a pedestrian after his car struck Homer Rinehart 70 at the Court and State crosswalk. Rinehart was treated and released from Sheltering Arms Hospital with minor injuries. Nicholson's hearing was set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Athens
Nicholson
Mickle
Ohio University To Test New Flight Training Plan
Ohio Universitys flying school plans a new shared-cost training program using four place planes to divide flight school costs among students. An official announcement is expected by May 10. The Ercoupe used for patrols was sold to Lee Scott of Hamilton and a four seat Stinson is expected after the plan starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ralph Smeck
Smeck
Lee Scott
Hamilton
Ohio Underwriters Insurance Co
May Opens With Warm Start And Mild Weekend
May began with a sunny spell and a high of 82 degrees after a low of 62. Weekend rainfall totaled 2.4 inches, most in Saturday’s downpour, with a trace Sunday. April’s rainfall was 2.56 inches, March 2.60, 1948 April 6.71 with a flood crest of 21.82 feet. Temperature extremes last month included a 26 degree low on the 17th and a yearly high of 82 on the 26th.
Milk Prices Discussed by USDA Official at Athens Meeting
Phillip FE Nelson, dairy branch director of the U S Department of Agriculture, spoke at the Athens Milk Sales annual meeting in Mechanicsburg School. He said fixing surplus milk prices will affect price stability in the dairy industry. The program included a plastics lecture by Professor Brown of Bethany College and music by the Mechanicsburg School band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip FE. Nelson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Athens Milk Sales, Inc
Mechanicsburg School
Nelson
Brown
Bethany College
W. Va
Mechanicsburg
W. P. MacDonald
F. H. Gifford
Cecil Richardson
Jesse Wooten
Wayne Harris
Fred Russell
C R. Williams
Rylmer Ackley
Gifford
OU Senior Named to Progressive Party Post
OU senior Marvin Lukin of Cleveland Heights was named education director at a Progressive Party meeting in Cleveland. Oliver S. Loud, Yellow Springs state chairman, said petitions to place party candidates on next spring’s primary ballot have been mailed to the secretary of state for approval. The Progressives aim for 600,000 signatures, 15 percent of the last gubernatorial vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Marvin Lukin
Ohio University
Cleveland Heights
Ohio Progressive Party
Oliver S. Loud
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Loud
Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Three drivers were fined over the weekend by Mayor W. P. Mickle after arrests by the State Highway Patrol. William G. Pearce, 19, of 233 W Union St, fined $10 and costs for speeding and $5 costs for another offense. William L. Waters of Massillon fined $5 costs for crashing a stop light. Clarence Jackson of Buchtel fined for insufficient brakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Mickle
State Highway Patrol
William G. Pearce
W. Union St
William L. Waters
Massillon
Clarence Jackson
Buchtel
Police Apprehensions Lead to Fines for Two Men
Over the weekend city police arrested George Sitters and Bart Porter. Both pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined $10 plus costs, and were sent to the county jail until fines are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sitters
McArthur
Bart Porter
Rose Ave
William P. Mickle
J O Cottle Dies at Son s Wyoming Home
Albany residents learn that J O Cottle former Albany resident died at the Wyoming home of his son Gene Cottle. Mr and Mrs Cottle had moved to reside with their son a few weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Cottle
Son
Wyoming
Albany
Gene Cottle
Film to Be Shown After Athens Chapter 39 Meeting
A sound color film will be shown following the Athens Chapter 39 meeting on Monday at 7 30 p m. The announcement was made today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramythia Lodge
Masonic Temple
Glenn Atkinson
Athens Chapter 39
Veterans Administration Updates G I Bill Leave Policies
The Veterans Administration announces changes to leave rules under the G I Bill for training in job training outlets and at non college schools. Veterans may apply for 15 days leave after enrollment and schools below college level assume 30 day annual leave responsibility, while end enrollment leave depends on remaining entitlement. Future absences reported to VA include unauthorized leave and over 30 days yearly, with schools required to notify VA of all training interruptions. Corporal Watson, in the Air Force for 19 months, is mentioned in a military context within the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Air Force urges seniors to pursue aviation cadet careers
In a letter to U S college presidents General Hoyt S Vandenberg chief of staff of the Air Force asks that graduating seniors be reminded of officer and pilot career opportunities. The Air Force will reserve several places in its summer and early fall aviation cadet classes and seniors who apply now will have papers processed to start training in early classes after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
Ohio University Cadet John Nolan Completes Training at Ft Benning
John Nolan, former ROTC cadet commander and Pershing Rifles company commander at Ohio University, is stationed at Ft Benning Georgia completing infantry officer training. He has been appointed second lieutenant and expects overseas assignment in June or July this year. Nolan was cadet colonel in 1947 and 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nolan
Ohio University
Ft. Benning
Nolan
Pershing Rifles
Waton son aids Lucky Lady II world flight finish
Clarence Watson, son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Watson of 321 W State St, was in on the start and finish of the round the world flight by the B 50 bomber Lucky Lady II which completed the circuit March 2 Corporal Watson an Air Force mechanic with the 43rd Bomb Group based in Tucson Ariz traveled with the plane from Tucson to Fort Worth Texas and stayed there while the Lucky Lady completed the trip
Veterans urged to apply early for training changes
Veterans planning to change training institutions should apply at the Veterans Administration office on West State Street weeks before the change to request a Supplement Certificate from the regional office. The Athens VA officer in charge N. K. Blosser announced this recently.
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Veterans Administration Office
West State St
N. K. Blosser
Athens
Traders Gather in Athens Horse Bartering
A weekly Athens horse market behind the Maplewood Inn draws dealers from many areas. Notable figures include Lester Coakley who will deliver purchased horses home, and Charlie McAfee who aids with horses and teams. Prospects aim to move the trading center to the fairgrounds and boost weekend sessions.
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Maplewood Inn
E. State St
Lester Coakley
Buchtel
Ohio
Athens
Charlie McAfee
Canaanville
McAfee
David Harum
John Voshel
Charlie Bell
Earl Poston
New England
Pearl Ely
Vore Ridge
Jack Wade
Ed Alvis
Lancaster
Beal
Lod
Athens County Fairgrounds
Peeny Ohio
Shelter ing Arms Hospital Notes Births And Admissions
Birth announcements for Harlan Harris and John Cole couples in Athens Stewart Logan Route 3 and other local births. Admissions include Cledythe Hixson major surgery Bernice Kennard Esther McKee Bernice Whaley Harold Whitmore Earl McKinley Eva Snow Ruth Mace Dolores Darby Fronie Gheer and others with medical or accident conditions. Dismissals list several patients and relatives from Athens Glouster Jackson vilages.
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Cledythe Hixson
Athens
Bernice Kennard
Glouster
Esther McKee
Bernice Whaley
Harold Whitmore
Nelsonville
Earl D. McKinley
Amesville
Eva F. Snow
Ruth Mace
Congo
Dolores Darby
Fronie Gheer
Postmaster Nominee List Includes Darrell L West
President Truman sent to the Senate a list of postmaster nominations including Darrell L West of Albany. The notice records his name among nominees and marks a step in the appointment process.
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Washington
Darrell L. West
Albany
Senate
Truman
Wonder Salve offers relief for skin irritations and itching
Wartime discovery Wonder Salve promises relief from psoriasis eczema infections and athlete’s foot with no acids or alcohol and painless application. Sold in Athens by local druggists.
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Athens
Gallaher
Quick
Arthur Boyles Jr dies at 40 in Athens
Arthur F Boyles Jr 40 died Saturday night in Sheltering Arms Hospital after three weeks illness. A contractor and civilian engineer on wartime defense projects in Oak Ridge Montgomery Miami Norfolk he returned to building in Athens two years ago. Survived by wife Nell son Arthur III parents Arthur and wife and sister Marjorie Robinson. Services Tuesday 3 30 p m at 7 Pine Place with burial at W Union Street Cemetery.
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Arthur F. Boyles, Jr
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr. Boyles
Florida
Boyles
Oak Ridge
Presbyterian Church and Elks Lodge
Nell
Arthur Boyles III
Norwalk
Arthur Boyles
Athens
Marjorie Robinson
Miami
Fla
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Johnson & West
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
H. G. Householder
Atee
Athens County
Athens County Agents Association
Houck & VanDyke
Donald K. Barstow
Seiple & Kempton
F. R. Murphey and Son
Oscar Fulton Oo, M. Gill
D. M. Goddard
Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc
Dwight H. Rutherford
Earl Mathews
S. B. Dillon
USDA
Progressive Party
Larry Dean Wilson
Elkhart
Ind. General Hospital
Mia
Donald Wilson
Virginia Hursey
G.I. Bulletin Board
Tucson
Corporal Watson
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Ralph W. Larson
Wheeler Larson
Letart Falls
Japan
12Th Cavalry Regiment
1St Cavalry Division
Eighth Army
Takeyama
Army
Racine High School
Pfe
Murray R. Chapman
Orin B. Chapman
Usaf Technical School
Ft. Warren
Allen Dyer
Women’s Army Corps
Elizabeth Thomas
Rosa Thomas
Jacksonville
Women's Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Pvt
Thomas
John E. Simmers
Chauncey
U. S. Navy
Naval
Norfolk
Harold D. Morgan
Richard E. Morgan
New Marshfield
U. S. Naval Hospital Corps School
San Diego
Calif
Morgan
Navy
William C. Whitlock
USN
Carl Hubbard
Syracuse
Greece
Eugene A. Greene
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Naples
Rome
Tripoli
Malta
Sicily
Turkey
C. H. Harris
Harlan Harris
John Cole
Stewart
Foster Conner
Logan
Welden McClellan
Walter Carsey
William Mechem
Delbert Dillehay
Cutler
Anna Bycofski
Judy Davis
Rachel Buckley
Robert Byers
George Carsey
Kenneth LaFollett
Evelyn Duley
Flora
Fred Lucis
Pine Place
EK Ev Heep “Hipks
John Pawling
Com’s
Technicolor Musica
Frank Esther
Gene Sinatra - Williams - Kelly
Jules Munshin
Cartoon
Dakota
Ind
Aga -Wed
Mpi
Bob Hope
Robert Cummings
Tues
Gorence
Acher
William Shakespeare
Filippo del Giudice
THE
Theatre Guild
J. Arthur Rank Enterprise
Playa
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