Mechanicsburg Move to Join Athens Aims at Fire Protection
About 100 Mechanicsburg property owners sign petitions seeking annexation to Athens to gain city fire protection and services. City officials consider the boundary, taxes, school system, and sewer needs while residents hear a program on costs and benefits at a public meeting led by local trustees and citizens.
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Mechanicsburg
Athens
Richland Ave
Allendale
Fred Weber
George Perry
Weber
Perry
Boundry
Athens Township
Ralph Elliott
Elliott
Dwight Rutherford
Rutherford
William Smith
Citizens Committee
Smith
Peter Seel
Service Saffety
Fred Beckler
Frank Cross
Charles Dalton Beckler
Cross
Ees
Dalton
W. H. Wakefield
Fred Shafer
PD. O. Chappel
H. T. Phillips
Ralph Dupler
Luther Mayles
Naomi Black
Cloyce Martin
Kenneth Woeogerd
P. A. Langston
Pantie raid alert prompts police at Lindley Hall
Ohio University officials and Athens Police monitored chatter of a planned pantie raid at Lindley Hall after calls to fraternity houses warned of an event around 10:30 p m Police posted patrols at women's dorms and other units and warned discipline for students involved No arrests were reported as officers dispersed crowds and took names of a few participants Dean Hawkins said the situation was under control.
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Ohio University
Athens Police Department
Lindley Hall
Maurel Hawkins
Athens
Dean Hawkins
Howard Hall
Legion To Elect Delegates Tonight
Delegates to the American Legion district convention will be elected at a meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Athens Legion. Commander Nolan Mace said refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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American Legion
Athens Legion
Nolan Mace
Lions Hear Sight Report
The Lions Club reports 52 pairs of eyeglasses given to needy Athens County children over the past year at a cost exceeding $460. Albany Lions Club will celebrate its charter night at Lake Hope Lodge on May 27. Beaver club holds charter night on May 26 with Jackson Lions backing. Harold E. McBride, Junior High principal, was initiated at the Tuesday meeting.
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Lion's Club
Athens County
Joe B. Maffett
Lion's Sight Conservation Committee
Robert Blackmore
Albany Lion's Club
Lake Hope Lodge
Athens Lions
Beaver
Jackson Lions
Dwight Robinson
All Athens Lions
Harold E. McBride
Athens Elk Candidate For District Post
Charles H. Evans, a twice past exalted ruler of the Athens Elks lodge, seeks district deputy grand exalted ruler. An Air Force WWII veteran, he serves as lodge treasurer and current trustee. Voting Sunday May 25 at the Lancaster lodge for the South Central District Ohio Elks. Headquarters open Saturday May 24 at the Hotel Lancaster.
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Charles H. Evans
Athens Elks’ Lodge
Evans
Lancaster Lodge
Ohio Elks Association
Lancaster
State-Wide Alarm For Missing Couple
Juvenile Judge John Newcomb said the state has issued an alert for James Hogue 18 of Trimble and his 17 year old cousin. Law enforcement including the State Highway Patrol is searching as the pair may head to Indiana or Kentucky to wed.
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James Hogue
Trimble
John Newcomb
Newcomb
Indiana
Kentucky
Progress Reported On YMCA Drive
A total of $356 has been raised so far in the Athens YMCA membership drive. The drive aims for $1000 and plans to complete by May 29, announced at a board luncheon by treasurer Carl House.
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Athens
Prayer Band to Meet at Weatherbys Home
Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Weatherby with Holly Kelley as leader. Lloyd H. Pendergrass, 65, Athens Route 4, and Cynthia Harvey, 61, Athens, obtained a marriage license.
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Graham Chapel Prayer Band
Lester Weatherby
Holly Kelley
Lloyd H. Pendergrass
Athens
Cynthia Harvey
Coolville Girl Chosen as Ohio FHA National Vice President Candidate
Yvonne Henderson, 16, a Carthage Troy High School junior and Coolville resident, was named Ohio’s candidate for national FHA vice president after a Columbus convention. She is active in FHA at local state and national levels and serves as cheerleader librarian and glee club member. The national election will occur July 14 to 17 at Green Lake Wisconsin.
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Coolville
Yvonne Henderson
Carthage-Troy
Troy
The
Future Homemakers of America
Ohio
Columbus
Miss Henderson
R. S. Henderson
Carthage-Troy High School
Executive Council
Girl's Glee Club
Green Lake
Wis
Jessie Wines
E. L. Koehler
New Paramount Photo Finishers Opens at 234 W Washington St
The Paramount Photo Finishers opens a new studio at 234 West Washington Street announced by Harry Cokonougher who moved the business from Pleasant View. Paul Rupert, ex Rupert Studio Wellston, joins with his wife and three children after WWII Navy service. Remodeling of the West Side space is complete.
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Paramount Photo Finishers
Washington St
Harry Cokonougher
Pleasant View
Cokonougher
Paul Rupert
Rupert
Wellston
West Side
Shelter Wing Notes At Shelter Arms Hospital
Admitted patient Cora Winning of New Marshfield and Evaline White of Athens. New arrivals include Mrs Ethel Sargent and Maude Warden of Athens, William McCune of Stewart, and Anthony Oskey of Jacksonville. Discharges include Mrs Charles Sargent of Albany and son. Numerous Athens residents rest listed among dismissals.
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Cora Winning
New Marshfield
Evaline White
Athens
Ethel Sargent
Maude Warden
William McCune
Stewart
Charles Sargent
Albany
Ray Carmichael
Leslie Dowler
Anthony Oskey
Jacksonville
Harry Rasp
Andy Thompson
Murray City
Dale Windland
the Plains
Dorothy Smith
Millfield
Marvin Trace
Glouster
Harry Hamilton
Ova Cowan
Helen Hudwell
Springfield
Juvenile Driver Fined and Placed on Probation
A 17 year old Coolville youth was fined four dollars and costs in Juvenile Court. He was placed on one year driving probation requiring an adult passenger in the car. The arrest followed a State Highway Patrol complaint.
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Coolville
State Highway Patrol
William S Smith Fined For Intoxication in Maryland
William S Smith aged 55 from Cumberland Maryland was fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor Peter B Seel.
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William S. Smith
Cumberland
Cos
Peter B
Seel
Athens High School Ends Year With Week of Events
Supt Willard Barker announced end of year activities at Athens schools. Senior high plans include sermons June 1 and 3 at Lake Hope, a senior breakfast for faculty, a 8 15 p m commencement Thursday June 5, and a Wednesday reception plus class program. Junior high promotes June 2 with elementary events, seniors finishing May 26.
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Athens High School
Willard P. Barker
Lake Hope
Athens County to See Resurfacing on Five Highways
Four state highways and one U S highway in Athens County are slated for resurfacing after bids opened on 36 State Highway Department projects. The Shelley Co of Thornville bid low at 129 643 for Morgan and Athens County work. total estimated cost is 139 260.
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U. S
Athens County
Associated Press
Columbus
Naan Township
York Township
Ames
Trimble
York
Dover
Bern Township
Morgan County
Shelley Co
Thornville
Three Wrecks Reported by Patrol In One Day
State Highway Patrol investigated three accidents Tuesday. Two drivers were injured and arrested. Logan mayor Roger Friend fined Robert J. Backus for unsafe operation after a Route 75 curve wreck. Virgil Ricketts faced charges for failing to stop within the AC distance after a three car Route 189 crash in Hocking County.
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State Highway Patrol
Logan
Roger Friend
Robert J. Backus
Friend
Hocking County
Virgil Ricketts
Laurelville
Ricketts
Lemuel McNichols
Mary Hoover
Bainbridge
Robert L. Metcalf
St. Marys
W. Va
Truck Strikes Parked Car in Center Tex Collision
A truck driven by Ralph L. De Vore of Columbus struck a parked car owned by Ferris D. McCord in Center Texas. Police said the parked vehicle was on West Union Street near South Court as the truck pulled from a parking place.
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Ralph L. DeVore
Columbus
Ferris D. McCord
Center
Tex
W. Union St
S. Court
Ohio University dedicates Arthur C Johnson Hall dormitory
Ohio University will dedicate its new Arthur C Johnson Hall on Friday June 6 as part of the June commencement. Opened February the fireproof three story central block with two story wings houses 116 men with modern furnishings and lounges.
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Ohio University
Arthur C. Johnson
Johnson
The
Uniersity
Columbus Dispatch
College Action in Money Theft at Bryan Hall
Ohio University officials conducted their own disciplinary inquiry into thefts from Bryan Hall residents. Police laid a dye and powder trap, but the suspect washed hands before inspection. dye traces and powder on clothing were found, with no arrest made as officials continued the investigation.
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Ohio University
Bryan Hall
Joseph McBride
McBride
City seeks new trial in Jones liquor clash case
The City of Nelsonville files a motion for a new trial inCommon Pleas Court in a suit from Forrest Jones the tavern owner Judge Francis D White had ruled May 9 that Jones could stay open after midnight on weekdays The petition argues the court filings lack sufficient evidence and violate the law with portions of a city ordinance conflicting with state liquor laws
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Common Pleas Court
Nelsonville
Forrest Jones
Francis D. White
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