SEC official urges regional approach to growth in Southeast Ohio
E B Smith executive secretary of the Southeastern Ohio Regional Council spoke to Athens Board of Trade members at Berry Hotel about using existing resources alongside new industry. He cited forestry, agriculture and tourism as key, urged faith in local assets and outlined plans to curb population decline. Evan Williams joined as SEO secretary treasurer and a May 15 Athens meeting was announced. The Athens Board of Control opposed a Constitutional Convention and authorized letters to chambers of commerce seeking support for an atomic plant in Point Pleasant.
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E. B. Smith
Southeastern Ohio Regional Council
Berry Hotel
Athens Board of Trade
H. C. Dorman
Smith
SEC
Boards of Trade
City Chambers of Commerce
Ing
SEO
Ohio
Vinton Furnace Tract
Fic
Evan Williams
Athens
SEO Council
Williams
William A. Mechem
First Christian Church
Athens Board of Control
Harper C. Pendry
Chambers of Commerce
Pomeroy
Middleport
Point Pleasant
Athens Child Injured In Bridge Runover Incident
Six year old Ruth Anne Wilson ran from between parked cars on the Richland Ave bridge into a southbound car driven by Benjamin W. Radcliffe. The child was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital with a severe head bruise and probable leg fracture. Dixie Wolfe avoided injury. The driver was not held.
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Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Richland Ave
Ruth Anne Wilson
E. Mulberry Sr
Benjamin W. Radcliffe
S. Congress St
Wolfe Child
Farm Supply Co. Sold. Woodyard Store to Become New Firm
Howard F. Stout announced the purchase of Woodyard Farm Supply Co. at 26 Kern St. The change will include removal of a front blacksmith shop and new modifications later. The firm will still offer farm equipment and supplies, with Stout to manage the new company. An officers election is set for Friday at 8 p.m. at the Conrath-Bean Chapter DAV meeting in the Armory.
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Woodyard Farm Supply Co
Kern St
Howard F. Stout
Athens
Stout
Howard Woodyard
Woodyard
Route
Athens Livestock Sales
Conrath-Bean
The
Disabled American Veterans
Photo News Meet At Ohio University Rounds Table
Three journalists and photographers from major magazines visited Ohio University for a two day round table on photo journalism. Wilson Hicks former Life editor John R Whiting Flower Grower publisher and W Eugene Smith Life photographer shared insights. Whiting is an Ohio University journalism graduate and the event was sponsored by the geology department and school of journalism.
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Ohio University
Roundable
Wilson Hicks
Life Magazine
John R. Whiting
The
Flower Grower
W. Eugene Smith
Life
Whiting
School of Journalism
Ohio University Orography Department
Hhool of Journalism
W H Cullison Dies at 28 in White Cross Hospital
William Henry Cullison 28 of The Plains died Thursday in White Cross Hospital Columbus after months of illness. Survived by wife Dora three daughters Billie Sue Millie Mae and Georgia Ann. parents Henry and Mildred Cullison. siblings Lucille Glenn Florence Jellison Basil and Virgil. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at The Plains Nazarene Church. Burial West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday noon at The Plains residence.
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William Henry Cullison
the Plains
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Athens County
Dora Cullison
Billie Sue
Millie Mae
Georgia Ann
Henry Cullison
Lucille Glenn
Nelsonville
Florence Jellison
Galton
Ohio
Basil
Virgil
Elkins
W. Va
Mildred Cullison
Plains Nazarene Church
Lena Brandenburg
West Union Street
Trimble ROTC Squadron Cited As Best Unit in Ohio
Trimble’s ROTC Squadron F commanded by Roger B. Cox was named the best unit in Ohio University's cadet drill. Lt. Col. John K. Graham announced the honor based on performances before and during the formal ROTC review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger B. Cox. Trimble
Ohio University
John K. Graham
Fingerhut Receives Farewell Gift at Athens Band Banquet
W C Fingerhut resigns as Athens High School music director and is honored at a band banquet. He praised the ensemble which earned a second straight superior rating in state finals despite 30 of 79 members being new. A farewell typewriter gift was presented.
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W. Cc. Fingerhut
Athens
Fingerhut
Harold Kessler
Willard P. Barker
Ruth Ellen Sands
AHS
Dave Watrick
Helen Ledford
Merlyn Ross
Charles Atkinson
Clara Davis
Ronald House
Gene Jones
Helen Lehman
Joe Maffett
Nancy Martin
Jim Mitchell
Billie Jo Nuzum
Antoinette Ondis
Ronnie Saunders
Bill Wolfe
Pat Whaley
Jean Wingett
Larry Scriven
W. C. Fingerhut
Messenger Newsphoto
Brandeberry Rites Sunday Near Centennial Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Leora Martin Brandeberry will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday at Centennial Congregational Church in Washington County. She died last night at her daughter’s home in Lancaster. Survived by three daughters a son a sister a brother and five grandchildren. Burial follows at the church cemetery. She was 75 and widow of Elmer F Brandeberry who died in 1945. The family formerly lived in the Coolville area. Friends may call at Frank E Smith funeral home in Lancaster after Saturday noon.
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Centennial Congregational Church
Washington County
Leora Martin Brandeberry
Bennett Wildman
Lancaster
Elmer F. Brandeberry
Coolville
Frank E. Smith
Strawberry Growers Urged On Weed Killer Use
Ross Wright county extension agent warns strawberry growers not to use weed killers now. He notes best results come after runners are well established, usually in July, with a mixture of one pound amine salt to five gallons of water. Normal summer practices keep weeds in seedling stage when applied.
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Ross Wright
Wright
Youth Choir Set To Sing At First Presbyterian Service
Athens Interchurch Youth Choir will join morning services Sunday at The First Presbyterian Church. Westminster Foundation members will conduct the worship service and Christene Kirchner director of the student group will preach.
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Athens
Interchurch
First Presbyterian Church
Carl Nessley
Westminster Foundation
Christene Kirchner
Shelter Names at Shelter Arms Hospital
A list of individuals associated with Shelter Arms Hospital in Athens and surrounding areas. Entries include Eddie Whan Ruth Wilson and Alan Swindell among others, with several Mrs. names and locations such as Athens Glouster Albany Chauncey and Jacksonville.
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Eddie Whan
Athens
Ruth Wilson
Alan Swindell
Jacksonville
Priest Elliott
Grace Mulford
Beulah Selby
Albany
Rome-Canaan Sets Baccalaureate Service
The Rev. John Snedden of South Canaan Baptist Church will deliver the class sermon at Rome Canaan High School baccalaureate Sunday at 7 p m in the high school auditorium. Invocation and benediction by the Rev. Frederick E Haley of Guysville Methodist Charge. Rome Canaan Choir Senior Girls Chorus and Boys Double Quartet provide music.
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Stewart
John Snedden
South Canaan Baptist Church
Rome-Canaan
Frederick E. Haley
Guysville
Ohio University Honors Day Recognizes Top Students
Ohio University honored students for high scholastic achievement during Honors and Awards Day as part of Mother's Weekend. Mortar Board and Chimes selected outstanding juniors and seniors, listing members such as Flora Armbruster Mary Athearn and others from Athens.
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Ohio University
Athens
Athens area students cited for honors at Ohio University
Wayne Adams presided as President John C. Baker spoke during an honors program naming 134 freshmen 139 sophomores 128 juniors 224 seniors 4 percent graduate students and 268 others with awards. Read more about these Athens area awardees and specific prize winners including Arthur G. Daulton Sondra Eileen Rose Julian Wagner Earl Wilson and Margaret K. Scott.
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Wayne Adams
Bucyrus
John C. Baker
Women's Glee Club
Evangeline Merritt
Allen R. Kres
Glouster
Julian Fredrick Wagner
Gallipolis
Delta Sigma Pi
Paul Robert Lehman
Athens
Dick le la Haye Hughes
Crabipolis
John H. Acomb
Jclub
Virginia Ruth Wickline
Sigma Alpha
William Earl Wilson
Corning
Woman's Music Club
Harry C. Neville
Jackson
Helen L. Folden
Women's Independent Association
Ohio University Fund
Lewis Duncan Hannah
Earl Brown Ewing
Vinton
James Richard Patrick
Albert Carleubitz, Jr
Margaret K. Scott
Women's League
William Howard Horton
Nelsonville
Albert Carleubitz
Dr. Athens
Men's Union
Custody and Support Sought in Divorce
Virginia L. Pierce petitions the Common Pleas Court for custody and support of her minor children in a divorce action against Richard A. Pierce. She charges gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty as the grounds. The couple married in Gallipolis on August 28, 1942.
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Virginia L. Pierce
Common Pleas Court
Richard A. Pierce
Gallipolis
Perry Judge To Speak At Father And Son Banquet
Perry County Probate Judge Daniel C. Jenkins will speak Saturday at a father and son banquet in the high school auditorium hosted by Constitution Lodge 426 F and AM. The Eastern Star chapter will serve dinner starting at 6 30 p.m.
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New Marshfield
Perry County
Daniel C. Jenkins
Constitution Lodge
F&am
Eastern Star
Andrews Elected President of AHS HI Y Group
Barney Andrews was elected president of the AHS HI Y on Thursday. Dennis White was chosen vice president along with Richard Barker secretary Don Lee treasurer and Roderick Oadis chaplain. Earl Washburn serves as advisor to the group.
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Barney Andrews
AHS
Dennis White
Richard Barker
Don Lee
Roderick Oadis
Earl Washburn
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Dea
Cross Bros
Frank H. Cross
W. Union St
Farm Supply Company Sold
Venose Cafeteria
N. Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Rauch’s Bakery
Corradini
Radford
S. Court Street
W. H. Cullison
Trimble
W. CG
Brandeberry
Bessie Higgins
Linda Cunningham
Andrew Jackson
Chauncey
Francis Fuller
Mable Shaukis
Eva Baker
Paul Neutzling
Mounte Tippie
Wilbert McKnight
Dren
Pi Tau
Industrial Arts Education
Tau Kappa Alpha
Flora Armbruster
David Lowell White
Miss Armbruster
Kappa Delta Pi
William Howard Barton
Frank G. Benham
Mary Constant Brinker
Miriam Jo Clippinger
Juanita Davis Clyse
David Toby Columbus
Paul R. Lehman
Jean Baird McDonald
Albert Lee Smith
Bob Jones
Bob Jones University
Greenville
S. C
Albany Baptist Church
Athens Armory
Fothiagr
David Claire Miller
Benjamin Lampton Morton
Kappa Tau Alpha
Scholastic
Alpha Lambda Delta
Scholastic Honorary
Faith Joan Davis
Rio Grande
Betty Jean Gibboney
Yvonne Julia Sherow
Ruth Ellen Stone
Katherine Mary Woolfitt
Point Pheasant
Phi Eta Sigma
William M. Carter
James Paul Dilley
George Jule Kabat
Jesse Bisship Lee
James Everett Martit
Thurlow Richard Roche
George Edward Mitchell
Beta Gamma Sigma
Commerce Echolastic
James Franklin Minor
Gallipolia
Don Ray Shafer
Charles Fredrick Thomas
Epsilog
Perry
the Mutual
East Washington St
Fed
Association
al Home Loan Bank
Athens Home Telephone CO
Mill &T
Aniimi
Don Campbell
Ohio General Assembly
Daily Light
Goodyear
Mathews Goodyear
Alysis
Union
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