Hocking River Falls After Near Flood In Athens
Weather improved with the Hocking River receding slowly in Athens after a near flood. Five state and federal highways remained closed in Athens County while Rome Canaan and Ames Bern schools faced closures from flood waters. Several routes and basements were flooded, but most high-water problems eased as river levels dropped and roads cleared.
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Hocking
Athens
Coolville
Ohio
State Highway Department
Rome- Canaan
Ames-Bern
Poston
Glen Ebon
Chauncey
C. L. Colmer
U. S
ROTC Regimental Drill Meet to Bring 600 Cadets to Athens
More than 600 ROTC cadets from 14 colleges and universities in three states converge on Ohio University for the Pershing Rifles 1st Regimental Drill Meet open to the public. Events run Friday 1 15 p m to 5 15 p m and evening civil war drill, then Saturday features individual drills scores and a regimental review with awards. An Army display from Ft Meade Md includes a guided missile site and an electric machine gun for public firing. Maj Gen Ralph W Zwicker will speak at the Saturday banquet followed by a regimental ball with cadet honors in the Men's Gym and dormitories. Last drill here was 1953 when OU Company F 1 won all awards.
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Athens
Ohio University
Pershing Rifles
Richard A. Clark
Second Army
Ft. Meade
Ralph W. Zwicker
20Th Army Corps
Clark
F-1
No Chance for Firemen
A dissertation titled Fire men Dont Have a Chance was received by Fire Chief Charles Dalton from Emmett P. Brush Jr. and authored by Lt. Dennis V. Brumbaugh of the Akron Fire Department. The document lists public notions about firefighters and how people react to various incidents and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dalton
Emmett P. Brush Jr
Dennis V. Brumbaugh
Akron Fire Department
Food Plan Case Closed in Common Pleas Court
The 1956 suit by First National Food Plan of Marietta against Lawrence A. and Anna L. Malone of Glouster was dismissed with prejudice at the plaintiff’s request, costs to be paid by the plaintiff. The action sought $836.76 on a note for a food freezer and items. defendants argued $711.77 was due after uncredited payments. The court set aside the verdict on Oct. 13, 1956, and the filing of the dismissal entry closes the case.
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First National Food Plan of
Marietta
Lawrence A
Anna L. Malone
Glouster
Common Pleas Court
Middle East Talk at OU Tonight by Rev Men delsohn
A talk titled Tragedy and Hope in the Middle East will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday in Ohio University Center Room 204. Rev Jack Mendelsohn of Indianapolis minister and traveler will discuss his observations and interviews with leaders in Turkey Lebanon Israel Jordan and Egypt.
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Middle East
Ohio University Center
Jack Mendelsohn
Unitarian Fellowship of Athens
Hillel Foundation
Turkey
Lebanon
Israel
Jordan
Egypt
All Souls Unitarian Church
Indianapolis
Ind
Driver Cited After Car Skids on Gravel
An 18 year old driver named John L Thompson was cited in Municipal Court after his car skidded on gravel on First Street at The Plains. He suffered two broken teeth when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree.
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the Plains
State Highway Patrol
John L. Thompson
First St
Judge Collier Wins IRONTON Election Victory in Fourth District
Incumbent Judge James Collier defeated Marshal Carlisle with 22 521 votes to 18 521 in unofficial returns. He will face Clarence B Rais in November for the seat on the Fourth District Court of Appeals.
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Collier
Ironton
James Collier
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Marshal Carlisle
Jackson
Clarence B. Rais
Man pleads innocent in assault case in Municipal Court
Joseph Cooper Jr. of Albany Route 2 entered a plea of innocent in Municipal Court to a charge of assault and battery. The complaint was filed by Hester Cooper. He was ordered held on a $40 bond pending a Friday morning hearing.
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Joseph Cooper Jr
Albany
Hester Cooper
Athens County Library Closing For Southeast Ohio Meeting
The Athens County Public Library will be closed all day Friday for a Southeastern Ohio library meeting, causing service pause across branches. No programs or curbside pickups will be available.
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Athens County
Disabled American Veterans Meet Friday Evening
Day to Meet Conrath Bean Chapter will convene at 8 p m Friday said Albert Peyton commander to discuss chapter activities and plans.
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Conrath Bean
Disabled American Veterans
Albert Peyton
Two Held In Mine Theft Probe
Two men arrested for theft from the Butler Barnhart mine on Route 56 face charges of trespass and grand larceny. Edward Maffin, 24, Nelsonville, pleaded guilty to trespass and was fined and jailed. Lester Bobo, 55, Jacksonville, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held for the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Barnhart
Lester Bobo
Jacksonville
DeWitt Walker
Sam Buffington
Sheriff's Office
Edward Maffin
Nelsonville
Maffin
Bobo
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
List of patients and guardians at Shelterings Arms Hospital notes several residents by name and route. The entry marks one blood use noted as one pint. Dismissals include Curtis McDaniel Thurman Knox Marie Mathews Clemence Jane Evans Hazel Nesselroad Linda Gilkey and Nora White.
University Freshman Fined on Theft Count
Cary Matheny a Steubenville freshman at Ohio University was fined 25 dollars and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to receiving and concealing stolen property. He admitted possessing an amplifier from the Drive In theatre valued at 14 dollars which he claimed he planned to return when next visiting the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Matheny
Steubenville
Ohio University
Man Hurt in Fall on Court and Washington Streets
Alfred Dye aged 38 from Athens Route 3 was injured in a fall and brought to Court and Washington Streets by private car around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. He was later transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital by private vehicle.
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Fire Department
Court
Washington Sts
Alfred Dye
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Chauncey Drivers Fined by Mayor After Patrol Arrests
George R. Finnen aged 27 from Athens was fined 10 dollars plus costs for driving left of center. Earl W. Barnhart, 40 of New Plymouth, was fined 20 dollars plus costs for driving with a temporary permit without a licensed driver accompanying.
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Chauncey
Charles Wadley
State Highway Patrol
George R. Finnen
Athens
Earl W. Barnhart
New Plymouth
Royal and Select Master Degree Conferral Planned
Bert Vercoe of Athens Council 15 R&SM announces the Royal and Select Master degree will be conferred on a class of candidates at 7 30 p m Friday in the Masonic Temple.
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Masonic Temple
Athens Council
R&sm
Bert Vercoe
Harry Mitchell Fined for Intoxication in Municipal Court
Harry Mitchell of 11 Franklin Ave was fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to a city police intoxication charge in Municipal Court.
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Harry Mitchell
Franklin Ave
Power Off Three Hours As Car Strikes Pole
A minor collision on Columbia Ave near Highland Ave cut electricity to a wide area for about three hours. Charles L. Smith, 28, The Plains, faced a driving while intoxicated charge. he pleaded innocent and was ordered held on 300 bond for a Tuesday hearing.
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Columbia Ave
Highland Ave
Charles L. Smith
the Plains
Smith
Steinmetz Divorce Petition Cites Gross Neglect
Paul E. Steinmetz files for divorce from Shirley Steinmetz in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect. The couple wed March 17 1951 in Gallipolis and have one minor child. They were divorced December 5 1956 in Hocking County and remarried October 16 1957.
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Paul E. Steinmetz
Shirley Steinmetz
Common Pleas Court
Gallipolis
Hocking County
Civil Service Lists Exams for Positions
The U S Civil Service Commission announced examinations for federal posts including Recreation Director with annual pay from 5440 to 8990 dollars and engineering and physical science staff at 3175 to 7570 dollars. Applications are available at the post office from examiner in-charge Cecil Cooley.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Immigration Patrol
Cecil Cooley
Grand Lodge Set for Marietta Ohio Meeting
The Grand Lodge of Ohio will meet in Marietta hosted by MARIETTA American Union Lodge 1 F and AM on Saturday May 10. Judge Roscoe R Walcutt of Columbus renowned Masonic orator will speak after an old time ox roast in Shrine Masonic Park. An address of welcome by Governor C William O’Neill will precede the meeting in local lodge rooms at 2 p.m.
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Marietta
American Union Lodge
F&am
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Roscoe R. Walcutt
Columbus
Shrine-Masonic Park
Sign Short Circuits at Central Realty Office
Fire department responded at 8 12 p m Wednesday to an electric sign short circuit at the Central Realty Co office 60 N Court St The power was shut off and no damage occurred
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Central Realty Co
N. Court St
Appeal Notice Filed in Workmen’s Compensation Case
Arthur J. Smith filed an appeal through Clerk Phyllis Cross challenging a Feb 15 jury verdict in favor of Young for a workmen’s compensation claim based on an Oct 27 1954 injury at New York Coal Co. The appeal includes an overruling of a defense motion for a new trial decided April 19 by Judge Francis D. White on questions of law.
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Arthur J. Smith
James L. Young
Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation
New York Coal Co
Phyllis Cross
Young
Workmen’s Compensation
Engine features and models for sale
2% HP. 4 cycle engine recoil starter and special Tore Auditene muffler. A complete line of reel and rotary models available.
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Hamley Run
Sayonara
Japan
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Valley Drive-In
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Greta Blackford
Petunias
Denier
Scotts
S. Court St
Robert Cooley
Herbert Whaley
Shade
Robert Angle
Lincoln Sams
Lawrence Atherton
Roger Creel
Orville Stover
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Graham Chapel
Leslie Buck
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Sunset Drive
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Peach Ridge Road
Stroud’s Run Rd
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Chesterhill
Civil Service
Grand Lodge
Athens News
Francis D. White
George Ford Tractor Sales
W. Union
Sandran
America
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