Fire Protection Sought and Annexation Discussed in Athens County Meeting
Ray Bobo was re elected chairman of the Athens County Bake tf Executive Committee and William Mechem was named vice chairman. The central committee renewed officers and named six precinct vacancies. A new policy committee was formed to draft rules before central committee powers are shifted, with members named from Nelsonville Athens Glouster and Stewart among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bobo
Athens County
Fice
Joe L. Hardy
Nelsonville
Ward Cunningham
Guysville
C. M. Swartz
Central Committee
Executive Committee
Thelma Risley
T. R. Biddle
Athens
Milton Nuzum
Walter King
Coolville
Greens
Ed Cartwright
Quinn Hollow
James Carsner
Hockingport
Lester Murray
Torch
D. E. Martin
West Luhrig
Knowles Martin
Amesville
Frank Cone
Hardy
Ma Kelley
Harry Jacoby
Harry Richards
Glouster
Nora Atkinson
Bs Nel
T. R. Bennett
Emma Kelley
Albert Ogg
Stewart
King
Alma Hudson
Athens Agent Named To Federation Office
C. D. Rankin of Newark was elected president of the Insurance Federation of Ohio. G. Houck of Athens was named one of the vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Federation
Columbus
C. D. Rankin
Newark
Insurance Federation of Ohio
G. Houck
Try Ice Cream and Pretzels Grand Flavor Pairing
Imperial Vanilla Ice Cream is promoted as smooth rich and delicious for snacks desserts or guests. Two sundae ideas Buttered Pecan Sundae and Dixie Sundae are described with vanilla ice cream pecans honey cookies and maple syrup. Ends urging to keep on hand and buy imperial ice cream in half gallon packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperia
County Board Approves 9000 for White's Mill Bridge
Athens County commissioners approved a 9000 county share for the White's Mill bridge on Route 56 despite incomplete construction plans. The higher sum replaces an earlier 7500 offer rescinded at the state’s request. Contracts for courthouse heating and plumbing were signed, but the bridge project remains unfunded pending state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
White's Mill
State Highway Department
Athens
W. Union St
Air Force Pilot Delver Bolin Jr. Dies in Florida Crash
Delver Bolin Jr., a former Athens resident and Air Force jet pilot, was killed Monday in a Florida airplane crash. Son of Delver Bolin and Bertha Stout Bolin, he is survived by two sisters. Burial is planned in Athens County.
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Delver Bolin, Jr
Athens
Florida
Bolin
Delver Bolin
Bertha Stout Bolin
Air Force
Monroe
Athens County
Births and admissions at Athens sheltering arms hospital
Births announced for Mr and Mrs Leslie J Dowler Athens a daughter and Mr and Mrs Robert J Carr Athens a daughter. Admitted Edith Wolfe Athens and Eva Verity Athens. Dismissed Judy Freeman Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie J. Dowler
Athens
Robert J. Carr
Edith Wolfe
Eva Verity
Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
In Athens on Monday the State Highway Patrol arrested two drivers. Melvin Slotchoff, 18, Athens, was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Peter B. Seel for speeding on Route 33. Richard W. Pilat, 19, Cleveland, was fined $15 and costs by Justice of the Peace Charles Rider for failing to stop within the assured clear distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Peter B. Seel
Melvin Slotchoff
Richard W. Pilat
Cleveland
Justice of the Peace Charles
Forfeit Bonds and Fine In Intoxication Case
Two men forfeited bonds on intoxication charges and a third was fined. Car B. Holt of Columbus forfeited a $20 bond while Presley E. Burks of Fate Texas forfeited a $25 bond for failing to appear. Robert S. Orr of 117 East State Street pleaded guilty and paid $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car B. Holt
Columbus
Presley E. Burks
Fate
Texas
Robert S. Orr
E. State Sr
Morgan County Driver Fined and Jailed in DUI Case
Halsie F. Albright age 36 of Malta pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Judge Francis D. White fined him 100 dollars plus costs, sentenced to 30 days in county jail, and suspended his driving rights for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Halsie F. Albright
Malta
Common Pleas Court
State Highway Patrol
Francis D. White
Albright
Rainfall Continues as River Shows Little Rise
Rain totals exceed an inch since last Saturday and continue on Tuesday. The Hocking River remains largely unaffected while morning temperature at 9 am stands at 61, one degree above last night’s low. Monday’s range was 67 to 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Fined and Suspended Jail for Drinking in Car
Phillip Peterson aged 21 of 14 North High Street was fined 325 dollars plus costs by Mayor Peter Seeel after pleading guilty to consuming intoxicating liquor in a motor vehicle. A 10 day jail term was imposed but suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Peterson
N. High St
Peter B. Seeel
Peterson
Youths Reported Stealing Cars At Roger Dean Lot
Police said two youths entered the Roger Dean used car lot Sunday night and moved two autos denting several others and damaging a fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Dean
Mechanicsburg annexation talks rise at city council meeting
City council weighs fire protection for Mechanicsburg as residents push for annexation or independent contracts. A 15 month old girl died in a fire on Richland Ave prompting renewed pressure. The council ponders a 51 percent petition and potential phased protections with funding and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Athens
George Perry
Perry
Richland Ave
Peter B. Lee
W. Parker Walker
Walker
Athens 1919 Scouts Named Top In USA
A 1919 photograph of Athens Boy Scout Troop 1 praised as the most advanced troop in America is loaned to local officials. Dean E J Taylor notes the troop had 48 first class scouts, 12 with Eagle, with many members becoming physicians professors lawyers editors officers coaches and businessmen. The photo lists identified scouts and mentions a defaced front row due to a postage stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Scouting Magazine
America
Dean E. J. Taylor
Dean Taylor
Army
Navy
Homer T. Baird
William Mohler
Pete Beckler
Henry Garrett
John Henry
Holmes Stewart
Fred Buxton
Edgar Shoemaker
Jack Rhoads
Norris Beasley
Rolland S. Jones
Walter Muir
Louis Brown
Ted Schmidt
Dixon Murray
G. F. Morgan
Kenneth Wilcox
Wilbur Daggett
Richard Clark
Robert Jones
Pete Kinney
Harold Addicott
James Basom
Floyd Brown
Harold Wise
Gordon Bush
Paul Hall
Llewellyn Evans
Harold Liggett
Harold Hale
Lawrence Worstell
Robert Clutter
James Stewart
Seth Lewis
Ed Jennings
Richard Daggett
Abbott Wilcox
Carl Wilson
John Bolin
Dale Rowan
Homer Baird
Orville Ewing
Dayton Wise
Alvin Jones
Floyd Wolfe
Widow seeks damages in fatal truck crash case
Mamie Featherstone as administratrix for Howard G. Featherstone asks 73 275 in damages from Commercial Motor Freight Inc. in Common Pleas Court. The 53 year old man died in 1950 after a snow ice slick collision with a commercial trailer truck on Route 33 York Township near Meyers Crossing. The petition alleges the truck was driven at an unreasonable speed left of center around a curve, obscuring the driver’s view. The widow Mary Featherstone is listed as next of kin.
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Mamie Featherstone
Lancaster
Commercial Motor Freight Inc
Common Pleas Court
Howard G. Featherstone
York Township
Chesapeake and Ohio
Meyer
Memorial Services Scheduled in Frost for Veterans Group
The Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans John S Townsend Camp Frost holds memorial services next Sunday at 2 pm at Frost Universalist Church with State Rep Don Campbell speaking. A Rome Canaan High School band concert runs 2 to 2 30 pm followed by graveside services at Troy Baptist Church where VFW Commander Thomas Llewellyn will speak.
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Sons of Union Veterans
John S. Townsend
Frost
Frost Universalist Church
Don Campbell
Rome-Canaan
Troy Baptist Church
Thomas Llewellyn
New Marshfield Post
Vote eee Slated May 27
Athens County's Board of Elections will meet Tuesday May 27 at 8 30 am to begin a recount of 10 precincts in the Republican sheriff race. The request was filed by Paul E Brown, defeated for the nomination by Sheriff George Bateman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Board of Elections
J. E. Barker
Paul E. Brown
George Bateman
Scout support framed as investment by Athens Rotary
D. D. Montoya urged Athens Rotary that Boy Scout support is an investment in America's future. He noted 3200 local Scouts, outlined costs of juvenile detention, and argued scouting provides leadership reducing court involvement.
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Rotary
Boy Scout Movement
America
Athens
D. D. Montoya
West Virginia
Ohio
Athens County
Montoya
John Newcomb
Lancaster
Boy Scouts of America
Pair Named in Local Social Notices
Stanley D. McKinniss aged 19 of Mill Field Route 1 and Barbara Jane Calvin aged 18 of Athens Route 5 appear in a community notice listing names and ages for a local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley D. McKinniss
Millfield
Barbara Jane Calvin
Athens
Three Traffic Fines Levied
Mayor Peter B. Seel fined three drivers after police arrests for traffic violations. John Van Meter, 40, Richland Ave, paid $10 and costs for unsafe operation after guilty plea. Constance Van Dyke, 59, Stewart Route 1, cited after a Carpenter St. accident, found guilty and fined $10 and costs. Albert Hall, 27, Glouster, paid $10 and costs for speeding traveling 50 mph in a 30 mph zone on N Lancaster St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Seel
John van Meter
Richland Ave
Constance Louise van Dyke
Stewart
Carpenter St
van Dyke
Albert Hall
Glouster
Hall
N. Lancaster St
Polio Drive Racks Up 7504.15 in Athens County
The Athens County chapter of the National Foundation on Infantile Paralysis raised 7504.15 at a Hotel Berry meeting. Mrs. Arthur Cornwell was elected to lead next year, with De Witt Walker and Verna Hand reappointed to key posts. A total of 3614.08 will go to national headquarters for research education and an emergency county fund.
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Athens County
The
National Foundation
Fai Alynin
Arthur Cornwell
de Witt Walker
Chauncey
Verna Hand
Martin Hecht, Jr
A. L. Bechtel
Dorothy Dent
Albany
Athens
Buchtel
Carthage-Troy
Chauncey-Dover
the Plains
Glouster
Guysville
Jacksonvilles
Trimble
Lodi
Stop Sign Means Stop Three Drivers Fined on Route 50 A
Five motorists were charged after a stop sign at Route 50 A and Route 377 Sharpsburg prompted fines. William C McElfresh Florence E Brooks Keith E Arnold and Alva W Mayle Harold W Morris faced penalties for violations including failing to observe a stop sign driving an unsafe vehicle and crossing a centerline.
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Sharpsburg
Amesville
Thomas Clark
William C. McElfresh
Florence E. Brooks
Chesterhill
Keith E. Arnold
New Haven
W. Va
Clark
Alva W. Mayle
Harold W. Morris
Marietta
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GOP Committee
Mary Manning
Vee Eye
Rte Creata
Moit Pyaaia, Heals
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Judy Freeman
Watt Grover
Grover
Council
Seel
Fred Beckler
Athens State Hospital
U.S
Mpoison Ivy
Zenna. Org
Hobsons Poison Ivy
Dodge
Tro
S. Court St
Oriflow
Daugherty - Tanner, Inc
N. Court St
Polio Group
P. A. Langston
R. E. Langston
Wm. F. Langston
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