GOP Election Railroading Alleged by Committeewoman
Mrs. Lillian Henderson Coolville central committeewoman charged the Saturday election of Republican central and executive committee officials was rail roaded. She said the minority acted for the majority and that many could not hear the proceedings in Athens leading to Ray Bobo’s re election as executive committee chairman. She named 12 dissenters, noted rising vote used after a read resolution, and questioned the process though county officials said the election was legal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central and Executive Committee
Lillian Henderson
Troy Township
Coolville
Athens
Dave Johnson
Johnson
W. H. Stahl
Glouster
Bobo
John Smart
Chauncey
Thelma Risley
T. R. Biddle
J. E. Barker
County Elections Board
Raymond Cook
Nelsonville
Central Committee
Earl Johnson
Trimble
Cook
Stahl
Clarence M. Swartz
Carthage
Alma Hudson
Election Board
County Fair Horse Show Plans Listed
Plans for the fourth annual Athens County Fair horse show, Aug 22 to 26, were announced by manager W. R. Hughes. A $1,000 cash prize fund plus trophies will be awarded across 17 classes, including gaited ponies, gaited horses, Tennessee walking horses, harness, and jumping events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Fair
W. R. Hughes
Hughes
Fair Board
Ohio ARC College Units Hold Final Columbus Meeting
Ardath Hanson and Gloria Stewart of Ohio University join peers from Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan University of Dayton and Wittenberg at the Ohio Council of Red Cross College Units final Columbus gathering Election of officers followed talks by Dr Rudolf Griss and Suzanne Van Autra Hanson is named corresponding secretary representing Ohio University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardath Hanson
Gloria Stewart
Ohio University
Red Cross
Ohio State
Ohio Council of Red Cross
Ohio Wesleyan
University of Dayton
Wittenberg College
Rudolf Griss
Austria
Suzanne van Autra
Belgium
Miss Hanson
E. A Hanson
Athens
Bereaved Bardin Family Remembers John Clarence Bardin
The Tuesday obituary for John Clarence Bardin notes survivors, but omits his brother Charles from the listed relatives. The story records Bardin’s death and identifies other immediate family members among the survivors.
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Charles
John Clarence Bardin
Land Bought For Building Of New Church
Edward White minister of the Church of Christannounces the purchase of two Athens lots off Lancaster Street for a planned new church. The parcels were bought from Charles Jeffers, a church trustee who had purchased from W B Pruden. Construction awaits plan approval and finances. The church has been at its present site since 1923 after organizing in 1912 in the Carnegie Library basement. Other trustees are W C Carr and Dwight Gaskill. White is a Meigs County native who joined the church in 1946 from New Martinsville West Virginia.
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Athens
Edward White
Church of Christ
Stimson Ave
Carnegie Library
W. C. Carr
Dwight Gaskill
Meigs County
White
New Martinsville
W.va
Mrs Ida Wooley Rites Planned in Nelsonville
Ida Florence Wooley 84 widow of Richard Wooley of Mount Vernon Ohio died Monday at her Mount Vernon home. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville Friday at 2 30 p m. Survived by two sons Brady Willoughby William Mount Vernon two daughters Elsie Vernon Nora Wooley siblings J S Bailey Parkersburg W V a sister Mrs Daisy Myers Decatur IL 17 grandchildren 47 great grandchildren
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Nelsonville
Ida Florence Wooley
Richard Wooley
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Greenlawn
Wooley
Brady
Willoughby
William
Elsie Vernon
Nora Wooley
J. S. Bailey
Parkersburg
W.va
Daisy Myers
Decatur, Il
Hattie Stanley Boring Rites Thursday at New Marshfield Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Stanley Boring will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m in the New Marshfield Methodist Church with Rev Harry Swartz officiating She died of a heart attack Monday at her home near New Marshfield and will be buried in W Union St Cemetery Athens
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New Marshfield
Hattie Stanley Boring
Harry Swartz
New Marshfield Methodist Church
Two Fined on Charges of School Bus Drivers
State Highway patrolmen said two motorists were each fined $5 and costs Tuesday after their arrests on charges brought by school bus drivers who alleged illegal passing of their vehicles. The pair were listed as Donald Radford, 30, The Plains, fined by Mayor W. P. Mickle, and Jack Rizer, 25, Nelsonville, fined by Murray City's Mayor Floyd Stiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Radford
the Plains
W. P. Mickle
Jack Rizer
Nelsonville
Murray City
Floyd Stiff
Prayer Band to Meet at Fulton Home
Graham Chapel announces a gathering Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orestus Fulton with Mrs. Fulton leading the prayer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapel
Orestus Fulton
Youths Taken After County Home Break
Two Washington, D. C. youths aged 14 and 15 escaped from the Chauncey county detention home Tuesday evening using improvised ropes from bedclothes after picking locks on third floor windows. They were captured near the ball park by Homer Johnson and returned to the home. They had been held on admission for entering and robbing Roy Gordon’s home and still had part of the $235 and some checks when caught. Checks were burned in Athens prior to their arrest by Juvenile Officer Elza Linscott. It is unclear if charges will be filed locally or if the youths will be sent back to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
George Bateman
Washington, D. C
Ball Park
Homer Johnson
Bateman
Roy Gordon
Coolville
Gordon
Athens
Elza Linscott
School Music Concert Set for Thursday
The Athens Junior and Elementary bands present their second annual concert Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium announced by director W C Fingerhut. The elementary band plays five pieces including three marches a waltz and Popping Corn. The junior band performs three groups featuring a waltz Little Annie Rooney a march Under the Double Eagle and Ten Little Indians. Polly Wolly Doodle will be played by the central fifth grade drum class with soloists Mary Ann Hanes Helen Lehman Richard Marshall Clark Higgins Donald McPherson Nancy Wright and Patricia Peterson as guest violin soloist Geneva Wilson and Ruth Ward sing Santa Lucia in a vocal duet.
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Athens
W. C. Fingerhut
Annie Rooney
Lions Discuss State Meeting and Convention Plans
The Lions Club meeting at the Berry Hotel featured a movie and discussion of the state convention in Dayton May 21 22 23. Delegates listed include Everett Carbaugh Dix Pickering Dwight Robinson and Wesley Miller. Martin Wilson Parkersburg Lion presented the movie and Wesley Miller led a group singing. Rev Joe B Maffett presided in place of President George W Clark.
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Lions Club
Berry Hotel
Dayton
Everett Carbaugh
Dix Pickering
Dwight Robinson
Wesley Miller
Martin Wilson
Parkersburg Lion
George W. Clark
Joe B. Maffett
Active Duty Tours Open To ROTC Students
Senior ROTC students graduating in June 1948 may apply for competitive active duty tours beginning July 1948. Through the program Reserve Corps officers are chosen for Regular Army appointments. Professors of military science and tactics may accept applications and designate the branch of service.
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ROTC
Organized Reserve Corps
Second Army Headquarters
Fort Meade
William H. Speidel
Ohio University
Reserve Corps
Meat and Livestock Inspectors Open Posts Nationwide
Applications are invited for meat inspectors, live stock inspectors and virus serum inspectors in the Bureau of Animal Industry. Salaries start at 2168 dollars annually rising to 2619. Vacancies exist in Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin. Forms available from W H Oldfield civil service secretary at the post office.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Board of
US Civil Service Examiners
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
W. H. Oldfield
Civil Service
Divorce Filed for Carol Martin and Carl Martin
Suit for divorce and restoration of her maiden name Carol Keirns was filed in Common Pleas Court by Carol Martin against Carl Martin. The petition notes marriage in December 1940 and separation in October 1942 when he allegedly left. No children are mentioned.
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Carol Keirns
Common Pleas Court
Carol Martin
Carl Martin
Martin
Fire at Weisenbach’s Filling Station injures trash area
City firemen were called to Weisenbach's Filling Station at 49 Richland Ave Tuesday to extinguish a trash fire in the rear. Fire Chief C. A. Parker estimated damage around 10 dollars and ruled the blaze probably started by a carelessly thrown cigarette.
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Weisenbach
Richland Ave
C. A. Parker
Degree conferral at Constitution Lodge 426 on Thursday
Constitution Lodge 426 F A M will confer Entered Apprentice and Master Mason degrees at 7:30 p m Thursday. Past masters conduct the ceremony and visitors are welcome per S L Collins the lodge master.
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New Marshfield
Constitution Lodge 426
S. L. Collins
State highway investigator Finsterwald in satisfactory condition after surgery
E S Finsterwald veteran state highway department investigator and former city and county official is in satisfactory condition after major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He underwent the operation this morning and is reported improving.
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E. S. Finsterwald
State Highway Department
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Morton Feted On Retirement From Faculty
Professor J. R. Morton age 70 retires from Ohio University. OU Chemistry Department hosts a dinner at Prof. D. R. Clippinger home to honor his service. Guests include Charles Anderson and many faculty members with President Baker and Dean Gamertfelder in attendance.
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J. R. Morton
Ohio University
D. R. Clippinger
Professor Morton
Charles Anderson
Maynard B. Neher
L. T. Eblin
Frank B. Gullum
H. L. Dunlap
John C. Baker
Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder
Barbara McClelland
Mary Virginia Hendrick
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births announce a son for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shamel of Athens. Admissions include E. S. Finsterwald of Athens in major surgery, Gaylord Linscott of Athens in major surgery, Arthur Sneed of Athens in major surgery, Willard Adams of The Plains in minor surgery, and Mrs. Dorothy Andrachick of Athens for observation. Discharges note Mrs. Robert Funk and daughter of Glouster, Mrs. Arthur Chiki and son of Athens, Mrs. Ronald Harvey and son of Athens, Mrs. Eileen Sapp of Columbus, Edward Martin of New Marshfield, and Clarence Bartlett of Athens.
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Roy Shamel
Athens
E. S. Finsterwald
Gaylord Linscott
Arthur Sneed
Willard Adams
the Plains
Dorothy Andrachick
Robert Funk
Glouster
Arthur Chiki
Ronald Harvey
Eileen Sapp
Columbus
Edward Martin
New Marshfield
Clarence Bartlett
Masons to Meet at Lodge 466 for Fellow Craft Degree
Savannah Lodge 466 F and A M will convene Friday at 8 p.m. to confer the Fellow Craft degree on two candidates and rehearse the third degree team. Worshipful Master Guy King invites visitors.
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Guysville
Savannah Lodge
Guy King
Wonder Salve for Skin Irritations War Time Discovery
Itch ease for psoriasis eczema infections and athlete's foot with YONDER SALVE now sold as WONDER SALVE. No acids or alcohol, greaseless and antiseptic for home use. Distributed in Athens by local druggists and drug stores.
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Athens
Gallaher
Suit to Recover 874 780 Slated for Court Hearing
A Friday hearing before Common Pleas Court Judge Co F Rowland will address John Mauler’s final petition filed April 28 1948 seeking 74 780 45 plus interest and 10 000 in damages and costs for alleged illegal oil sales from 253 67 acres of Ames Township land. Mauler claims 15 504 88 barrels of Pennsylvania grade oil were sold 1937 1947 by Sidney Carpenter and others earning 52 716 59. He also seeks to retain 125 barrels of oil and tanks on the property. Attorneys listed for defendant Carpenter. A separate notice mentions a K T Crossen Post American Legion meeting tonight with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Co. F. Rowland
John Mauler
Woolley, Rowland
Bridgewater
Mauler
Ames Township
Sidney Carpenter
John Smith
Erson Glazier
Leone Smith
Amesville
Pennsylvania
U. S
Frank Mauler
Crawford County
Washington State
Sarah Jane Smith
Jones and Williams
Fogle
John Bolin
Work Resumes On Route 33 After Rain Delays
The widening and resurfacing project on State Route 33 from South Y to the Meigs County line resumed after days of rain. Walter Douglas, state project engineer, said trenching for a three foot road widening and culvert extensions began Tuesday. Fenton Construction Co. of Ashland Ohio, handles the work, with a completion date of October 31 1948 and an estimated cost of about 353 250 dollars.
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Meigs County
Walter Douglas
Douglas
Fenton Construction Co
Ashland
Ohio
32 Degree Temperature Drop Reported
A 32 degree drop in temperature was registered last night as the mercury fell from 73 to 41. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported 60 at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. The Hocking River has receded to a stage of 5.25.
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C. N. France
Hocking
Plains Band Boosters Plan Evening Meeting at High School
The Plains Band Boosters announce a meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the high school Community Room. President Mrs. Ralph Calendine invites people interested in organizing a band to attend.
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The
Plains Band
Ralph Calendine
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SLOAN
Sloan's
Plains Church of God
Rev. J. Rodregguez
God
County Fair
ARC
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Ida Wooley
Hattie Stanley
New York Central
Iron Horse
Central
Morton
Te By Savings & Loan CO
Izaak Walton
Potluck
Legion
K. T. Crossen
No. 21
American Legion
John Cox
Gould
His
Carbondale-Kimberly Rd
Keystone
Roy E. Hawk & Co
Investment Securities
Cline
Kerr Hardware
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