Sheltering Arms Hospital Grows Toward Community Ownership
Athens hospital under Morgans aims to become community owned as a foundation guides funds and governance. The 63 bed Class A facility now features modern equipment including a dermatomes and shadow-free operating lights, with plans for higher privacy bed screening and continued patient focused expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Dilley
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
T. H. Morgan
Morgans
Foundation
Roger Connor
Fred Beckler
B. F. Cutler
Irvin Quick
H. W
Happy) Howell
Sheltering Arms
Red Cross
John R. Sprague
Sprague
Breinig
Week Proclaimed Open House Set For Hospital Week
Mayor Peter B. Seel proclaims National Hospital Week May 10 16, urging community support for Sheltering Arms and Hocking Valley hospitals. Open houses run through Friday with Athens from 2 to 4 p.m. and Mount St Mary in Nelsonville from 1 30 to 3 30 p.m.
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Athens
Peter B. Seel
Sheltering Arms
Hocking Valley
Mount St. Mary
Nelsonville
Conservation Field Day Plans Set at Athens County
Plans for a Conservation Field Day to be held Aug 6 at the Ohio University Farm were discussed by 35 representatives from business agriculture and conservation. Activities include six contest classes land judging plowing engineering agronomy wildlife and forestry with OU Professor B W DeVeau as grounds chairman. A barn dance fundraiser is planned for this Saturday at Alton Hanning’s Route 5 residence.
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Athens County
Grange Hall
Agriculture
Ohio University
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits Group
Hospital notes list admissions including Edna Robbins of Hamden Wilkin Allen of Athens Elmer Orme of Trimble Mrs Lillian Jiden of Racine Mrs Dora Cunningham of Athens Dianne Brown of Athens Mrs Grace Hunter of Athens while discharges include Chester Howard of Millfield Adelle Cline of Albany Dollie Luther of Jackson and Ed Lockard of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Edna Robbins
Hamden
Wilkin Allen
Athens
Elmer Orme
Trimble
Lillian Jiden
Racine
Dora Cunningham
Dianne Brown
Grace Hunter
Chester Howard
Millfield
Adelle Cline
Albany
Dollie Luther
Jackson
Ed Lockard
Athens seeks year round recreation leadership and stable budget
Carl Nessley of the city recreation commission urged the Rotary Club to establish year round leadership and a permanent budget for Athens recreation. He proposed a five tenths mill levy and a per capita funding basis to support director salaries and facilities plus future plans like school ground development, gymnasiums, skating venues, and youth programs. He noted Coach Harry Lackey’s summer role and called for expanded year round activities including sports, crafts, reading, and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Carl Nessley
City Recreation Commission
Rotary Club
Harry Lackey
Nessley
Lackey
National Recreation Association
Rotarians
Athens State Forest
Nesskey
R. White
Driving Rights Are Revoked After DUI Arrests
Elias Coleman, 36, of Crooksville pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Arraigned before Judge Francis D. White he was fined 100 dollars, costs, sentenced to 30 days in the county jail, and had driving rights suspended for three years. Robert Riley, 40, of Mineral was fined 150 dollars and costs by Mayor Peter B. Seel for having physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Elias Coleman
Crooksville
Francis D. White
Coleman
Robert Riley
Mineral
Peter B. Seel
Steer Missing From Vanderhof Farm
A 500 pound black Angus steer disappeared from the farm of Judge John Newcomb near Vanderhof, according to Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newcomb
Vanderhof
Frank Joyce
SAR Guests of Kiwanis Highlight Patriotism and History
Members of the Sons of the American Revolution attended the Athens Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Berry. SAR president Dean E. J. Taylor outlined the organization’s aims, noting a positive Americanization program and a nationwide historical oration contest. Ralph Miler Jr., an Athens High senior, won the local contest and will enter the state contest May 23 in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewings
Sons of the American Revolution
Athens Kiwanis Club
Berry
Dean E. J. Taylor
SAR
Ohio
William MacKinley
Taylor
Ralph Miler, Jr
Athens
YMCA Dinner Set with Area Executive Speaker Dennison
The Athens YMCA hosts the second annual dinner with W Harold Dennison, executive in charge of YMCA Ohio and West Virginia, as guest speaker at The Elms Restaurant. Carl J House presides. reports on membership and development projects are planned along with officer installations and various committee actions.
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YMCA
W. Harold Dennison
Ohio
West Virginia
Athens
Elms
Dennison
Columbus
East
Midwest
Africa
Pershing Rifles Unit Repeats Area Meet Victory at OU
Ohio University Pershing Rifles repeat as outstanding company in the First Regimental Drill Meet at Kent State. Cadet Capt. Charles Green commands, with Captain Vernon Greene as advisor. OU won top honors over nine schools, taking four trophies and fourteen medals overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Pershing Rifles
Vernon Greene
Charles Green
Wellington
Kent State University
Kent State
University of Kentucky
Akron
Bowling Green
John Carroll
Ohio State
West Virginia State
Toledo
Xavier
Jerry Stevens
ROTC
Carnegie Hall
Plantsville Man Reported Missing Near Athens
An elderly Plantsville man, George Goins, 68, was reported missing by the Athens County sheriff's department after failing to return home from his sister's residence in Athens. Goins, described as 5 feet 11 inches, slender, wearing a weather blue overall with bib, brown coat and work cap, was last seen Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plantsville
Athens County
Charges Are Denied as Two Bound to Grand Jury
Mayor Peter B. Seel bound two men to the grand jury after innocent pleas to charges. Hubert Stearts, 29, of 11 W Highland Ave pleaded innocent to uttering obscene words in the presence of Mrs. Flom and was charged by M C Flom. Stearts posted 200 dollars bond. Perry Lucas of Stewart Route 1 was bound over under 50 dollar bond for seepage ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Seel
Hubert Stearts
W. Highland Ave
M. C. Flom
Flom
Stearts
Perry Lucas
Stewart
Wee
Morals Charges Lead to Fines for Two City Residents
In Athens and Paines, Flossie McWilliams, 49, and ae W Johnson, 31, were cited under morals charges. McWilliams paid 50 dollars plus costs and received six months jail with four months suspended. Johnson paid 50 dollars plus costs and received 30 days suspended.
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Tedoamat
Flossie McWilliams
Athens
Ae W. Johnson
Paines
Johnson
Knights Templar confer degree at Temple meeting
The Order of Malta will confer a degree on a class of candidates at the Temple. Commandery 15, Knights Tension Co. J. Tippett, commander, announced the event. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Malta
Womie Temple
Panne Af Ate Ata of Ath- Commandery 15
Knights Tension Co
J. Tippett
Driver Fined For Speeding In 30 Zone
David Samuels, 23, of 34 Mill Street, arraigned Monday on a speeding charge after clocking 49 mph in a 30 mph zone. Fine of 14 dollars with costs suspended was assessed.
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David Samuels
Mill St
Cuice
Parked Car Struck in University Lot Incident
Theodore 4. Young of Cleveland told city police Monday night that his car parked in the University parking lot on University Terrace was struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Young
Cleveland
University
University Terrace
YMCA Drive Report On Membership Goal Progress
The Athens YMCA reports about 66 percent of its $1800 goal is raised in the annual drive with $1186.50 collected so far. The update came at the second noon luncheon of the membership committee and will be followed by a report at the annual dinner Wednesday evening. Chairman Rev Edward Brandeberry asks workers to report before Wednesday afternoon for a full report. The drive club includes the Hi-V team Clarke Dally Harold Lee and P Hatch.
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Athens
YMCA
Edward D. Brandeberry
Drive
Uneee
Washington St
Clarke Dally
Harold Lee
P. Hatch
Dairy Judging Set For 4 H FFA Groups
4 H and FFA members will judge dairy cattle with Guernseys at John Gabriel farm and Jerseys at Alton D Hanning and Sons farm on Athens Route 5. Athens State Hospital hosts the event. instructors and advisors will supervise both groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FAA
Wright
John Gabriel
Alton D. Hanning and Sons
Athens Route 5
Athens State
Verdict of Innocent Directed by Court
A directed verdict of innocent was returned in Common Pleas Court for Russell Long of Sciotoville. Long faced charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol after a Sept. 21 arrest by the State Highway Patrol. The court ordered the verdict after the presentation of the case.
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Common Pleas
Russell Long
Sciotoville
Long
State Highway Patrol
Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
State Highway patrolmen report the conviction of three drivers Monday. George Moffatt, 49, Walton, W Va, was fined 5 dollars and costs for failing to have mud protectors on his truck. Herbert Merritt, 22, Scott Quadrangle, was fined 5 dollars and costs for engaging in improper burning. A third driver, 29, Huntington, was fined 4 dollars and costs by Mayor Delmar Canaday of Pomeroy for a separate offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moffatt
Walton
W. Va
Peter B. Leel
Seel
Herbert Merritt
Scott Quadrangle
Huntington
Armel
Ayor Delmar Canaday
Pomeroy
Special Assembly Highlights First Graders at East Side
East Side Elementary School hosted a special assembly by first graders last week. Mrs Helwig led a zoo themed program with students dramatizing stories about zoo animals while Mrs Bar rigroom presented farm and farm animal tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Larry Helwig
Roger Barrigroom
Cmp
Athens man jailed for failure to pay intoxication fine
Clarence Barnett, 44, was confined to the county jail after failing to pay a $50 fine and costs levied in Mayor Peter B. Lee's court on a charge of intoxication. The report notes $40 in costs were unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Route 4
Peter B. Lee
Clarence Barnett
Masons to Meet New Marshfield Constitution Lodge
Constitution Lodge 426 FA and AM will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m Elmo Scott master reports the meeting will be held in Marshfield and open to members seeking updates and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Constitution Lodge 426
Fa&am
Elmo Scott
54 Pints of Blood Collected in Two-Day Red Cross Drive
The Red Cross blood bank reported 54 pints collected on Monday coordinated by recruitment chairwoman Mrs. B F Cutler. Volunteers and donors included Allen Lifshitz and LeRoy Shamel achieving eighth pint milestones, with lists of donors from Athens State Hospital McBee Company and various groups, plus volunteers, Grey Ladies, motor corps, doctors and nurses assisting the drive.
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Red Cross Blood Bank
B. F. Cutler
Des
Irma Voigt
Allen Lifshitz
LeRoy Shamel
Gallon Club
Athens State Hospital
Aeslie Green
Max Lewis
Francis Meurer
Daniel Keirns
Russell Lowry
John Heiser
Leonard Brown
McBee Company
Douglas Hall
Clyde Scott
Dick Smith
Thomas Evans
Barbara Gierhart
Harold Zimmerman
Carl Moody
John Kottyan
Virginia Coleman
Glenna Cline
Joy Stiles
John Goodfellow
Glen Mingus
William Addis
Paul McVay
William Marcum
Court St
Howard Efaw
Charlotte Smathers
Fred Swearingen
Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Allen
Officers to be elected at Conrath-Bean DAV chapter
Disabled American Veterans Conrath-Bean chapter will elect officers Wednesday at 8 p.m. during a meeting held in the Eagles Hall basement. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrath-Bean
Eagles Hall
Grahams Chapel Prayer Band Meets at Hawk Home
Grahams Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hawk with the Rev. Max Williams as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grahams Chapel
Virgil Hawk
Max Williams
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East State St
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Revere
Raymond Slutz
Kari Kasten
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Egypt
Ethiopia
W Y
Carl J. House
Athens Board
Edward D. Brande
M. T. Vermillion
David Straw
West Side
Gray “Trail Blazers
John Jagers
Don Thomann
Walter Cornwell
Drell Goff
Car House
John Deere
NEO! and
Kern St
Bitte
Tess
Deluxe
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Firestone Dealer
W. Union St
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