Re elected Ray Bobo Heads Athens County GOP
Ray Bobo of Athens Route 5 was reelected chair of Athens County's Republican executive committee at a Saturday night meeting at the courthouse. The central committee and other officers were chosen in quick, largely unanimous votes, with Raymond Cook elected to head the central committee and Stahl named vice chairman.
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Ray Bobo
Court House
Athens
Athens County
Bobo
Dave Johnson
W. H
Stahl
Glouster
Raymond Cook
Clarence M. Swartz
Alma Hudson
Thelma Risley
Nora Atkinson
J. E. Barker
Verna L. Marquis
C. L. Jones
Nelle Coe
Naomi Finsterwald
H. H. Henry
Theresa B. Hines
Dwight H. Rutherford
Albert Rink
Mayme Fisk
Ed C. Evans
R. Kelly
Nona Lane
Wesley Hawk
Arthur Kennedy
Joe Hardy
H. H. Carbaugh
A. A. Easler
W. H. Wakefield
George Bean
Delmar Buffington
Albert A. Ogg
Charles Cone
C. G. Mansfield
Joe Cline
Burg Johnson
Thomas Blower
Michael Kollister
Arch P. Burritt
Roy Walsh
E. J. Howard
Ward Cunningham
John Barrows
W. H. Stahl
Harry Richards
Earl Oliver
Clyde Sellars
Perry Chalfant
C. C. Coldwell
J. J. Shepherd
Lillian R. Anderson
Donald B. Lowry
Fred Burt
William N. McDonald
Fred Nixon, Jr
Robert Beckley
Sam McDonald
Mrs
Veterans urged to verify NSLI beneficiary appointments
Veterans with NSLI coverage must ensure beneficiary designations are correct, says a Veterans Administration release. VA can pay insurance proceeds only to the designated person, with NSLI available as a lump sum if elected. Details available at VA Contact Unit First Floor 8 President St.
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National Jvice Life Insurance
Veterans Administration
Charles Shrader
NSLI
Navy reports 271 combatant ships in active status
A Navy Department release states the United States Navy has 271 combatant ships active including carriers battleships cruisers destroyers destroyer escorts and submarines. It notes one battleship assigned to each fleet with seven large carriers in the Atlantic and five in the Pacific Fleet.
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US Navy
Navy Department
Atlantic
Pacific
Aviation Cadets Promote To Second Lieutenants In Air Force
Aviation cadets from each graduating class with distinguished records will be appointed second lieutenants in the regular Air Force, according to information from the Athens Army and Air Force Recruiting Station. Previously cadet graduates were commissioned in the USAF reserve and then advanced to regular commissions on extended active duty.
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Regular
Air Force
Athens
Army and Air Force
Usaf Reserve
Veterans urged to report lost VA checks promptly
Veterans who lose subsistence, compensation or pension checks should notify the appropriate Veterans Administration regional office. A VA release says a veteran losing such a check should report it immediately to the local VA contact representative, N. K. Blosser, for guidance and replacement steps.
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Veterans Administration
N. K. Blosser
Miracle Vitamins with Iron SoluSeals Ad
For frayed nerves stomach trouble rough skin and better blood SoluSeals supplement daily diet See how you feel sleep Vita min B1 deficiency causes neuritis 100 tablets two dollars twenty five sold only at Dick's Cut Rate Drug Store on the way to the post office Ady
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Dick’s
Ady
Navy Reserve opens enlistment for WWII veterans and reservists
World War II Navy Reservists and eligible Army and Coast Guard veterans may enlist in the Naval Reserve for six months of active duty aboard Atlantic Fleet ships with Regular Navy pay including 20 percent sea pay and family allowances. Vacancies include radiomen and yeomen. Contact Naval Reserve Training Center or Navy Recruiting Office for non-reservists interested in a cruise.
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Coast Guard
Naval Reserve
Ninth Naval District Headquarters
Naval Reserve Training Center
Navy Recruiting Office
Mercury Falls After Weekend Rains
The weekend brought a 24 degree drop from Sunday’s 74 high to 50 as Monday morning read 61. Rainfall totaled .87 inches with .44 on Sunday morning and .23 in the thunderstorm Sunday night and early Monday. The Hocking River stood at 5.87 feet.
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C. N. France
Hocking River
Uncontested Divorce Awarded by Court
Ruby S. Williams wins uncontested divorce from Herman J. Williams before Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland. Grounds are gross neglect and willful absence for three years. Two minor children awarded to mother per decree.
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Ruby S. Williams
Herman J. Williams
Common Pleas Court
O. F. Rowland
Rowland
Veterans marker program explained by county officer
May obtain grave markers free of charge for Spanish American War World War I or Vietnam veterans from Ernest McGraner county veterans officer in the courthouse. The county covers the cost, McGraner said.
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Ernest McGraner
Court House
McGraner
Births and admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital
Births record a twin daughter and son to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Wilson of Athens. Admissions include Elaine Burdette Trimble for major surgery, Mrs Martha Rice Athens for major surgery, Harry Sayre Jacksonville for major surgery, Rachel Tribe Athens for minor surgery, and Mildred Carsey Athens for minor. Dismissals list Luther Byrd Athens Josephine Moody Millfield Jerry Smathers Millfield Ralph Upp Athens and Elias Butcher Stewart.
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Gilbert Wilson
Athens
Elaine Burdette
Trimble
Martha Rice
Harry Sayre
Jacksonville
Rachel Tribe
Mildred Carsey
Clarence Bartlett
Luther Byrd
Josephine Moody
Millfield
Jerry Smathers
Ralph Upp
Elias Butcher Stewart
Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Three drivers were fined ten dollars and costs after State Highway Patrol arrests this weekend. David R. Maze, 23, Logan Route 3, unsafe operation appeared before Logan Mayor R. W. Friend. Robert J. Lange, 20, Athens, speeding appeared before Mayor W. P. Mickle. Raphael J. Oliver, 26, Cleveland, intoxication appeared before Nelsonville acting Mayor Earl Hilleary.
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State Highway Patrol
David R. Maze
Logan
R. W. Friend
Robert J. Lange
Athens
W. P. Mickle
Raphael J. Oliver
Cleveland
Nelsonville
Earl Hilleary
New Vet Limitation Laws To Be Outlined
VA outlines new GI Bill earnings and subsistence limits to accompany May payments due in June. Local veterans contact N. K. Blosser says the printed explanation details changes affecting veterans studying or training under the program.
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Veterans Administration
N. K. Blosser
Veterans Contact
Howard Brothers cite lower tour cost estimate
Chauncey Chester Howard, co owner, said $15000 was far too high an estimate for moving the three shows this spring and he did not authorize or discuss it. The Messenger quoted him Sunday. The company’s unit here is one of three and will depart May 22 for Connellsville Pennsylvania to begin performances.
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Chauncey
Chester Howard
the Messenger
Connellsville
Carbondale Man Dies at 85 in New Marshfield Home
Oswald Dabritz a prominent Carbondale farmer died Monday morning at his home. Born in Dresden Germany he came to the United States at age 18. Survived by his wife six sons Oscar H and Max P Buffalo NY Fred Carbondale the Rev Leslie Willows Calif the Rev Edward Roseville Calif and Lyle Athens two daughters Mrs Iva Reighard Lorraine and Keturah Cleveland 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Body at Hoodlet Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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New Marshfield
Oswald Dabritz
Carbondale
Dresden
Germany
Dabritz
United States
Oscar H
Max P
Buffalo
N.Y
Fred
Leslie
Willows
Calif
Edward
Roseville
Lyle
Athens
4-H Clubs Elect Officers and Plan Activities
The Pollyanna Girls Four-H Club of the Plains elected officers for the coming year at a Plains Community room meeting. Off icers include Marilyn Lee president Barbara Cullison vice president Lois Ann Hartman secretary Rachael Andrews treasurer Janet Deering press reporter Carol Davis health leader Rita Sue Howard and Beverly Lovely recreational leaders Janet Howard Ruth Keeton scrapbook chairmen. A girls softball team will be organized May 17. The Senior 4-H Club of New Marshfield chose baking as a project with leaders Mrs Bernard Withers and Mrs Roy Llewellyn. Officers named Joan Arnold president Anita Cox vice president Fauna Withers secretary Patty Morgan treasurer Patty Llewellyn news reporter and Carolyn Llewellyn Peggy Withers recreation leaders. Patsy Cook 4-H Club plans to adopt town flag raising as a project with Edna Wright visiting. Next meeting May 19 at the Grange Hall.
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Pollyanna Girls Four-H Club of
the Plains
Plains Community Room
Marilyn Lee
Barbara Cullison
Lois Ann Hartman
Rachael Andrews
Janet Deering
Carol Davis
Rita Sue Howard
Beverly Lovely
Janet Howard
Ruth Keeton
Betty Bryan
New Marshfield
Bernard Withers
Roy Llewellyn
Withers
Joan Arnold
Anita Cox
Fauna Withers
Patty Morgan
Patty Llewellyn
Carolyn Llewellyn
Peggy Withers
Patsy Cook
Grange Hall
Edna Wright
Car Owner's Charge Is Denied in Court
Clarence H. Haning, 39, of 30% N. Court St., pleaded innocent in Mayor Mickle's court to a charge of conversion of trust property for personal use filed by Ellen M. Parker, 77 N. High St. Held for the grand jury after failing to furnish a $500 bond. He allegedly took the woman's auto for repairs and used it for his business without consent.
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Clarence H. Haning
N. Court St
William P. Mickle
Ellen M. Parker
N. High St
Haning
Mickle
Chickens Stolen From Athens Home on Duck Creek
Mrs. Wade Smith of Athens Route 3 reported to Sheriff George Bate that 15 chickens were stolen Friday night from her home at Duck Creek. Classified as a local theft case with no suspects named.
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Wade Smith
Athens
George Bateman
Duck Creek
Andrew Auflick and Margret Ann Nichols Named in Local Notice
Andrew Auflick age 21 and Margret Ann Nichols age 18, both of Nelsonville, are identified in the readable portion of a local notice. Further details are not available in the fragment.
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Andrew Auflick
Margaret Ann Nichols
Nelsonville
Land transfers in Athens County Ohio listed for dozens of deeds
A long list of land transfers covers numerous townships including Dover Carthage and Athens. Transfers occur between multiple families such as Antle Mingus Lyons Shields Courtney Kennedy Sweeny and Burk with tracts ranging from small lots to tens of acres and many exceptions like mineral coal and mining rights noted.
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Lolie B. Antle
William and
Edith Junod
Young
City of
Athens
Hiram J
Carol R. Mingus
Hiram J. Mingus, Jr
Marvin R. Keirns
Dover Township
Osa D
Andrick
Walter
Freda Lyons
Carthage Township
Etta V. Shields
Charles H Courtney
Chauncey
Owen W
Freda Kennedy
Harvey Chesser
Helen Chesser
Mechanicsburg
W. S. Parker
Floyd F. Wolfe
Alexander
William Tinkham
Minnie Tinkham
J. L. Southard
Jacksonville
Minnie
Frank Sweeny
Bertie Sweeny
Richland Ave
Inlet
Mary M. Rice
Frank
Winona Sweeny
Carlos
Thelma Sheppard
Wade W. Burk
Columbia Ave
Lee Township
Walker P. Yates
Canaan
Denver Stover
Lee
Edith Byerly
Athens Township
Clarence
Naomi Mullins
Edward J
Dorothy V. Staley
Birge
Mabel B. Brown
Gillian H. Brown
William H. Brown
Lorraine J. Hooper
Floyd E. Buck
Lena O. Buck
Grosvenor St
Grosvenor
Frank Root
Elbert H. Root
Troy Township
Marie E. Root
Imogene Dinsmoore
Fay Graves
Lodi Township
Fred Buck
Wilson H. Buck
John Buck
Charles Buck
R. E. Burson
Carrie Burson
Kennedy
David Brenton Christman
Mildred Tompkins Harmuth
Oakdale
Hulda Swart
Hazel Christman
Vassar Fire Clay Company
Glouster
John C
Genevieve B. Harner
Pearl W. Bolin
Anna L. Bolin
Bertha G
E. S. Hartinger
George S. Love
Ruth M. Love
BUC Analyst Exams Slated for May in Athens
H. H. Sands, local BUC manager, announced civil service exams for labor market analysts in Athens on May 27. Frank J. Collapy, BUC administrator, said openings pay up to 300 dollars monthly. Applicants need five years of full time economic analysis work or a college major in economics, statistics, sociology, business, or public administration, with blanks due to the Civil Service Commission in Columbus by midnight Monday.
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H. H. Sands
BUC
Athens
Frank J. Collapy
Bureau
N. Court St
Civil Service Commission
Columbus
Brandenberg Baby Dies at Birth
Mr and Mrs Wes Brandenberg of Athens Route 2 report the death of their daughter born May 11 to Mr and Mrs Ray Brandenberg of Mansfield.
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Wes Brandenberg
Athens
Ray Brandenberg
Mansfield
Area Boy Scouts Stage 2 Day Athens Camporee
The annual District Boy Scout Camporee at Camp Dupler featured a Board of Review, project instruction, cooking, a campfire and a Sunday service. Thirty one scouts from Athens Troops 55 56 57 and Chauncey Troop 78 attended. several earned advancement and merit badges with a number passing the Board of Review.
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Camp Dupler
Athens
Chauncey
Board of Review
Enner Bush
Jerry Galvin
Ernest Anderson
Clark Higgins
Larry Parker
William Sanders
Glenn Cunningham
Richard Jackson
Paul Ross
Richard Robe
John Gibbs
Gibbs
Secouter
Roy L. Dupler
Carl Sylevester
Leslie Clark
W. G. Davis
Albert Jackson
Kootaga Area Council
Spencer
W. Va
W. G. Daevis
Scouts Collect Clothing To Send To Europe
The Sociology Club and Alpha Phi Omega at Ohio University coordinate a clothing drive for Europe. Athens Boy Scouts contribute by bringing garments to troop meetings this week. Troops 55 and 57 are asked to donate uncleaned clothing at their meetings tonight.
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Sociology Club
Alpha Phi Omega
National Scout Fraternity
Ohio University
Europe
Athens Boy Scouts
Allan Courtney Fined for Intoxication in Palmer Hall Incident
Allan Courtney aged 18 of Palmer Hall was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor William P. Mickle on Sunday after a police charge of intoxication.
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Allan Courtney
Palmer Hall
William P. Mickle
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