Hospital Ground Broken For 100 Bed Nelsonville Facility
Two men hurt in a plane crash on a Corning farm and Nelsonville leaders celebrate a major hospital project. Mother Lidwina breaks ground as plans by Louis Karlsberger move toward construction with contracts under review. Local clergy and veterans join in the dedication events and a $100 donation from Nelsonville Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning Farm
Nelsonville Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lidwina
Arthur Kennedy
Daugherty
Kelly
James C. Carter
America
St. Andrews
Jessie Baker
M. Gabriel
M. Rosina
Stella Niagara
N. Y
Lima
M. Grace
M. Placida
M. Lucille
Johanna
M. Alberta
M. Tecla
M. Angeline
St. Vincent's Orphanage
Columbus
Emma
St. Ann's Hospital
Georgia
M. Aloysius
Rita
Holy Rosary School
M. Stefano
Magdalis
Celeste
Marianne
M. Theresa
M. Eleanore
St. Aloysius Academy
Rosemary Eiler
Dover
Margery Noon
J. F. Koch
Lucille Druggan and Son
New Lexington
Mary Potter Bennett
Louis F. Karlsberger
Nelsonville
Plane crash near Corning injures two Ohio University students
Two OU students, Donal Bewley and Charles Haggert, were injured when their Taylor craft crashed two miles north of Corning after taking a half hour flight from the Ohio University Airport. Both were hospitalized with brain concussions and other injuries. Bewley piloted the plane and said he lost his bearings while attempting to find a landing field. An investigation led by Ralph Smeck noted the craft was reportedly functioning and fueled, with eye witnesses absent.
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Corning
Ralph Smeck
Ohio University
Smeck
Donal Bewley
Charles Haggert
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Bewley
State Highway Patrol
Haggert
Gallipolis
Taylor
Joe West
Civil Service Posts Listed by War Dept
The War Department announces openings for Corps of Engineer projects in West Virginia and Ohio. Positions cover civil, construction, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, structural and material engineers with annual salaries from 3397.20 to 4149.60. Applicants need a four year college engineering degree and four years field experience. Further details and blanks available at any first or second class post office.
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The
War Department
Corps of Engineer
West Virginia
Ohio
Commission Upholds Dismissal of Athens Hospital Attendant
The Civil Service Commission affirmed the dismissal of Marie Osborne, a former Athens State Hospital attendant, following a May 8 hearing after an appeal by the employee. Hospital Superintendent Dr. C. H. Creed reported the board, chaired by Carl Smith with member Gertrude Jones, upheld the action for abuse of patients and neglect of duty.
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Marie Osborne
Athens State Hospital
Civil Service Commission
C. H. Creed
Creed
Carl Smith
Gertrude Jones
Athens
Weather rises to season high as river crests
The mercury climbed to 83 degrees on Sunday marking the season’s second high. The Hocking River rose to 9.9 feet Sunday night then receded to 9.34 feet by Monday morning.
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Hocking
Lost Youth Identified as Escapee From West Virginia Institution
A 17 year old boy who claimed amnesia and wandered into a Coolville area rest stop near Route 50 has been identified as an escapee from Weston West Virginia mental institution. Sheriff George Bateman said identification was confirmed through the institution and authorities would pick him up today or tomorrow. The youth had stated he remembered nothing about his identity or residence.
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George Bateman
Weston
W. Va
Bateman
Wheeling
Coolville
Relatives of Nessley Killed in Auto Crash
A three car semi truck crash near Etna killed Margaret Ann Gundy 21 of Columbus and Charles Nessley 24 of Blacklick. Florence Nessley wife of Charles is in critical condition and John Gundy husband of Margaret is injured. Funeral services are in Columbus today.
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Carl T. Nessley
Ohio University
Margaret Ann Gundy
Columbus
Charles Nessley
Blacklick
Etna
Florence Nessley
Charles
John Gundy
Air Ambulance Service Opened by Athens Man
Athens man John Jagers announces the opening of an air ambulance service for patients 75 miles or more away. He learned to fly in 1938 and will operate a plane carrying a pilot, co pilot, a patient on a full size stretcher and a nurse or attendant.
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John Jagers
Athens
Jagers
Markets Cincinnati Produce Prices and Receipts
Market report from Cincinnati lists egg categories by quality and weight, with cases included and consumer graded U S A. Poultry prices cover fowls heavy and light, fryers roasters and broilers with weights and price ranges. Butter wholesale quotes per pound and butterfat. potatoes priced 3.50 to 4.25 per unit.
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U.S
Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Focuses on Weaker Hog Prices
Salable hogs 4 500 mostly 25 lower with ranges from 24.00 to 19.75 for various weights. sows 17.75 to 15.00. Cattle 1 100 and calves 400 with largely weak trade, steers and heifers 21.00 23.00, cows 13.50 15.50, top steer 24.00 on 755 lb yearlings, stock steers around 21.00. Sheep 75 scarce nominally steady.
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Cincinnati
Athens High School Vocalists Earn Superior Rating
The Athens High School vocal ensemble was rated superior at the state finals held at Ohio State University. Director W. C. Fingerhut announced, with judge W. Oscar Jones praising their Brahms piece "A Thought Like Music." The group features seniors Norma Jean Dry Donna Guthrie Margaret Williams Coralie Williams juniors Jacqueline Deem Joan Davis Nancy Packard Mary Varnes Bonnie Herron plus Shirley Andrews on piano.
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Athens High School
Ohio State University
W. C. Fingerhut
W. Oscar Jones
Brahms
Norma Jean Dry
Donna Guthrie
Margaret Williams
Coralie Williams
Jacqueline Deem
Joan Davis
Nancy Packard
Mary Varnes
Bonnie Herron
Shirley Andrews
Miss Dry
Miss Varnes
Lyndall Wooley
Cancer Drive Solicitations Acknowledged by Athens Leaders
John Jagers, city chairman, expressed appreciation for cooperation among Athens groups in the Cancer Drive. About 100 Athens High School seniors formed teams to solicit funds, with Alfred Carpenter and Tom Flowers leading at 41.50, Margaret Williams and Betty Norris at 38.85, and Cloris Rice and Martha Tolliver at 21.50. Winners receive an airplane ride. other groups are eligible.
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John Jagers
Athens
Jagers
Alfred Carpenter
Tom Flowers
Margaret Williams
Betty Norris
Cloris Rice
Martha Tolliver
Presbyterian Church
Esther
First Christian Church
Episcopal Church
Young People’s Choir
Central Ave. Methodist Church
East Side
Central
West Side
PTA
Police Arrest Athens Driver Others Fined
John W. Rogers, 38, Athens, was fined $100 and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth after pleading guilty to being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Pearl Coppers, 47, Athens, pled guilty to an intoxication charge and was fined $5 and costs. Woodrow Knox, 35, Athens, and Charles Misner, 68 Athens Route 5, were each fined $5 and costs with a 30 day jail sentence suspended pending future behavior.
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John W. Rogers
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Pearl Coppers
Evelyn Coppers
Woodworth
Woodrow Knox
Charles Misner
Sheltering Arms Hospital News Highlights
The notes record births with parents and towns including Zaleski Millfield Athens and The Plains as well as major and minor surgeries. Admitted patients include Lena Exenhamper Cecil Dickinson Angie Vore Sol Axelrod Darrel Ward Young and Charles Hagger Donald Bewley in Athens Fort Knox The Plains. Discharges include Roy Sams Mary Cox Otis Handley Clyde Dixon family units and Barbara Warner with listed relatives.
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Lena Exenhamper
Jacksonville
Cecil Dickinson
Athens
Angie Vore
George Bean
the Plains
Sol Axelrod
Ft. Knox
Darrel Ward Young
Shade
Charles Hagger
Donald Bewley
Roy Sams
Mary Cox
Nelsonville
Otis Handley
Owings
W. Va
Clyde Dixon
Hobart Day
Flora
Fred Wheaton
W. W. Lee
Clyde Watson
Long Bottom
Barbara Warner
Albany
Charles Eblin
Pomeroy
Tri State Purchasing Agents To Meet Here
The Tri State Purchasing Agents Association will hold its monthly meeting here Tuesday with about 40 members from Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky expected to attend. Roger Connor of The McBee Co will address the group at an Athens Country Club dinner after a plant visit.
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Tri- State Purchasing Agents Association
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Roger Connor
McBee Co
Athens Country Club
Harry Begg
McBee
Thomas Evans
Five Divorce Cases Dismissed by Judge
Five divorce actions were dismissed by Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland Friday. Cases include William Wachenswanz against Jean Wachenswanz Gallipolis Virgil D Goins against Linnie M Goins Athens Juanita Woodyard against Raymond Woodyard Athens Mabel McLaughlin against Willard McLaughlin Glouster Marie Carey against Ross Carey and Betty L Albaugh against Gerald Albaugh Carbonale.
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Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland Friday
William Wachenswanz
Jean Wachenswanz
Virgil D. Goins
Linnie M. Goins
Gallipolis
Juanita Woodyard
Raymond Woodyard
Athens
Mabel McLaughlin
Willard McLaughlin
Glouster
Marie Carey
Ross Carey
Betty L. Albaugh
Gerald Albaugh
Carbonale
Athens Fire Dept Extends Long No-Fire Run
Fire Chief C A Parker reports the Athens Fire Department has entered a 32 day stretch with no fires. Since April 17 Farley Dry Cleaning at 10 W Union St was damaged. five calls answered this year but none were fires. Foamite and hose supplies are kept ready by firefighters.
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C. A. Parker
Athens
Farley Dry Cleaning Establishment
Union St
Mrs Swartz Dies at 83 in Alfred
Mrs Marilla Swartz 83 lifelong Orange Township resident died Saturday at her son Hobart’s home in Alfred. She is survived by sons Vere Alfred Wade Athens a brother Will Carr Alfred and sister Ida Kimer Columbus and six grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Alfred Methodist Church with burial Bentz Cemetery. Friends may call at Hobart’s home until services.
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Coolville
Marilla Swartz
Orange Township
Hobart
Alfred
Graduate Engineers Urged to Register
Graduating seniors at Ohio University College of Applied Science urged by Dean E J Taylor to take state professional engineer exams. Engineer in training tests set for July 18 19 at the Deshler Wallick hotel in Columbus. Deadline for applications is June 1. Prof D B Green head of electrical engineering department has blanks available.
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Ohio University
College of Applied Science
E. J. Taylor
Deshler-Wallick
Columbus
D. B. Green
Electrical Engineering
Ohio U
State Hospital Projects Approved by Bureau
The Construction Review Committee approved a $437,000 grant to Athens State Hospital to eliminate hazards vital to public health and safety. Athens Hospital serves 17 surrounding Ohio counties, according to district manager Thomas Grace.
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State Office of Housing
Athens State Hospital
Thomas Grace
Athens Hospital
Ohio
Frost Hits Apple Harvest Across Several Varieties
County agents report severe damage to many apples including Delicious Stayman Grimes Golden Duchess and Jonathan from recent frosts. Rome Beauty remains the main variety in the area with enough to form a crop.
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Jonathan
Don Sanders
Albany
Ralph Ladd
Kampf and Brewer
Rome
Ross Wright
Body of Drowned Boy Found in Scioto River
The body of Donald Tubaugh, 4, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Tubaugh Jr, was recovered yesterday six miles downstream in the Scioto River, two weeks after his drowning in the Olentangy River in Columbus.
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Scioto River
Columbus
Donald Tubaugh
Henry Tubaugh, Jr
Olentangy
Navy Week Kicks Off With Planes and Dean Speaker
The Athens County Reserve Officers of the Naval Services host Operation Naval Reserve Week with a speech by Dean E. J. Taylor of Ohio University College of Applied Science. A 16-plane flyover marked the observance, and flags were displayed for Naval Reserve Day.
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Dean
E. J. Taylor
Ohio University College of Applied Science
Athens County
Reserve Officers of the
Naval Services
Navy
Annapolis
Pacific
Dean Taylor
Homer T. Baird
RCNS
Reserve
Coast Guard
Columbus
Truman
K. T. Crossen Post 21
American Legion
Court St
Naval Reserve
Patrol Arrests Reported After Road Incident
State Highway Patrol reports a minor damage car crash on Linscott Run County Road involving William Ahle and a struck cow. Three drivers were arrested for speeding with fines levied by mayors Oral Daugherty W. D. Weltner and Tom Williams. Additional brake defect fine issued to Clifford Decker.
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William Ahle
Amesville
Linscott Run
State Highway Patrol
Oral Daugherty
Robert Shafer
Nelsonville
Logan
W. D. Weltner
Paul T. Leonard
Middleport
Henry E. Eluca
Bellevue
O. Clifford Decker
Murray City
Tom Williams
Glouster
Mrs. Brooks Dies Sunday At 70 In Athens Home
Mrs. Jane Brooks aged 70 died Sunday evening at 95 Shafer Street after a six week illness. Born in Durham County England she lived in the United States 68 years mostly in Athens. Surviving are daughter Mrs. Helen Glover son James A. Brooks granddaughter Saundra Sue Brooks four sisters. Friends may call after 7 p.m. at the Shafer Street home with funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Joe B. Maffett. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
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Jane Brooks
S. Shafer St
Durham County
England
United States
Athens
James E. Brooks
George A. Brooks
Ella Roberts
Deanville
Elizabeth Merz
Nelsonville
Isabelle Garber
Ina Auflick
Shafer St
Joe B. Maffett
W. Union St
Wives Named in Wills as Beneficiaries
Three wives are named as sole beneficiaries in recent probate court wills. Stella C. Maple receives the entire estate and acts as executrix for her husband Charles F. Maple, Athens former policeman who died April 23. Sophia E. Woodyard and Ella H. Bingman are named sole beneficiaries and executrices for Warwick H. Woodyard of Troy Township and William E. Bingman respectively.
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Stella C. Maple
Charles F. Maple
Athens
Sophia E. Woodyard
Warwick H. Woodyard
Troy Township
Kentuckian to Address City Youths Tonight
Frank Rose a Transylvania College professor will speak to Athens church youths at a citywide meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the Christian Church. The program includes recreation singing refreshments and worship with all junior and senior high students invited free of charge.
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Frank Rose
Transylvania College
Lexington
Athens
Christian Church
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the Security Bank
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