Historic Trains Exhibit Tour Reaches Athens on Schedule
The Chicago Railroad Fair Train with 22 exhibits tracing 120 years of American rail history will visit Athens Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the B and O freight depot at W Union St. The tour, starting in Baltimore, runs to June 25 with major items including the Atlantic 1832 locomotive and John Hancock 1835 locomotive, plus Conestoga wagons and horse drawn carriages.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Athens
B&o
W. Union St
Baltimore
America
Atlantic
Sentinel
John Hancock
William Mason
Thatcher Perkins
71 Examinations At Athens Orthpedic Clinic Report
The City-County Health Department and the Athens Society for Crippled Children and Adults sponsored a Monday orthopedic clinic at the First Presbyterian Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A staff from Athens Columbus Glouster and state agencies provided medical care, nursing, footwear, braces and consultations. Dr Wilson and Dr Hamilton led the team. Eleanor Minster chaired registration. the session included lunch service by local church volunteers and Red Cross gown provision.
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City- County Health Department
Athens County
Society For Crippled Children
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus
C. W. Gross
W. C. Stehr
Eleanor Minster
Oral Daugherty
W. G Davis
H. C. Miller
O. GC. Lockwood
Coolville
L. A. Hamilton
A. A. Baldwin
D. L. J. Goldberg
Robert Main
Athens
Greenlee
Glouster
Red Cross
Judd Wilson
Marty Scholl
Joseph Leach
Janet Mercer
Mary Margaret Elzey
Wilson
Charles Rosenquist
Stark Artmaier
Margaret Thomas
Elise Ehrsam
State Welfare Department
A. Athereen
Bureau of Juvenile Research
John Patchen
Near Collision With Cruiser Brings Fine
After a near collision with the Athens police cruiser, Seal H. Thompson 56 McArthur was arrested on FE State St and arraigned before Mayor Mickle. He pled guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined $100 and costs. Betty Coen’s assault case brought James E. Coen 22 Athens Route 5 into court. he pled guilty to striking his wife and was fined $10 and costs with a 30 day jail sentence suspended on good behavior. George Whiteman 25 347 W State St and Selma Whiteman 47 9 W Washington St were charged with intoxication and fined. Whiteman received $10 and costs for intoxication and $25 and costs for resisting arrest plus three days in county jail.
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Athens
Seal H. Thompson
McArthur
FE. State St
W. P. Mickle
Betty Coen
James E. Coen
Athens Route 5
Coen
Mickle
George Whiteman
W. State St
Selma Whiteman
Washington St
Whiteman
Shrine Club to Meet at Grange Hall
Athens County Shrine Club will meet Thursday at 6 30 p m at the Grange Hall. The announcement notes the gathering is open to members and attendees.
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Shrine Club
Athens County Shrine Club
Grange Hall
Enlistments Open in Athens Navy Reserve Unit
Enlistments for a new Athens volunteer composite Navy Reserve unit will be accepted at a meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in city hall. Commander Robert Worthman states the unit will plan drill sessions to help members earn points toward Navy retirement pay. Homer T. Baird leads recruitment, open to any World War II veteran with separation or discharge papers.
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Athens
Robert Worthman
Homer T. Baird
Army
Coast Guard
Marines
Navy
Air Force
Baird
Kindergarten Registration Is Urged For Next Fall
The city school superintendent urged parents to register all children entering kindergarten next September. Early registration aids planning as a high influx is expected. Registrations are taken at East Side School morning and Central School afternoon for five and six year olds respectively. Registration deadline is June 10 as Athens schools close for summer.
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East Side School
Central School
Athens
Harper C. Pendry
Mild Morning Temperatures Rise to 71 at 10 30 am
Temperatures stayed mild with intermittent sun and a cool breeze. The mercury climbed 13 degrees from 58 to 71 by 10:30 a.m. on Monday, while the day's high reached 78, according to weather observer Mrs. Cc. N. France.
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Cc. N. France
Athens High Students Report On World Affairs Institute
Flora Armbruster and Frank Dilley of Athens High School reported to the Rotary Club on their two day trip to a world affairs institute in Cincinnati. The students described speeches by American British and a Hungarian diplomat about the Atlantic Pact United Nations and the Marshall Plan. They were complimented for their reports and thanked for the opportunity to attend the institute.
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Flora Armbruster
Frank Dilley
Athens
Athens Rotary Club
World Affairs Institute
Cincinnati Rotarians
Ohio
Mortar on Elementary Math Teaching Methods by Morton
Ohio University education professor Robert L. Morton told the Kiwanis Club that better elementary math requires no special mind and no rote or progressive extremes. He urged a new wholesome educational psychology and demonstrated a film titled What Are Fractions to illustrate future teaching devices.
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Robert L. Morton
Ohio University
Kiwanis Club
Morton
Eagles Host Picnic for Chil dren's Home Children
Athens Eagles sponsored an all day picnic for fifty children from the Chil dren's Home. Lunch at Lake Hope was delayed by rain and served later at the Eagles Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary and home helpers assisted in serving and entertaining the youngsters.
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Athens Eagles
Lake Hope
Eagles
The
Driver Fined After Route 595 Accident
James Luther Willison, 65, Gore Route 1, was fined $10 and costs by Logan's Mayor R W Friend after a Sunday accident on Route 595. He was arrested by the State Highway Patrol and charged with failing to yield the right of way at a private driveway.
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James Luther Willison
Gore
Logan
R. W. Friend
Willison
State Highway Patrol
Penitentiaries Seek Correctional Officers
W. H. Oldfield announced that applications are being received for correctional officer positions in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky penitentiaries at salaries of 3024.96 per year. Applicants are required to pass a written examination.
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W. H. Oldfield
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Court Rules On Motions In Gilford Case
Common pleas court ruled on two defense motions in the Gilford case during an all day session. Judge Roy D. Williams decided evidence suppression will be ruled as it is offered at trial. The jury panel challenge requires a defense brief. witnesses including E. R. Walker and court staff testified on selection.
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Common Pleas Court
Harry Dodds, Jr
Roy D. Williams
Dodds
Rawlins
E. R. Walker
Phyllis LaVelle
J. E. Barker
Memorial Service Set at Clarks Chapel Church
The Rev. H. L. McDaniel will speak at Memorial Day services at Clarks Chapel Church Sunday at 9 30 a m, announced today.
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H. L. McDaniel
Clarks Chapel
Markets Cincinnati Eggs Cincinnati
Consumer grades for eggs in Cincinnati show large at 30 to 52 percent, medium 46 to 48 percent. Wholesale grades list Extra large 42 to 48 cents per dozen with current receipts at 38 to 40 cents.
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Cincinnati
U.S.A
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ward Swart of Akron. Admissions list major surgery for Imogene Verity of Athens and June Pratt of Athens Route 5, medical for Grace Hubler of Athens Route 3, minor surgery for Lulu Curry of Glouster. Also Wilbur Sharpe of Springfield Route 1. Dismissals noted for Gerald Bartoe and son of Zaleski and Nicholas Lichvar of Athens, plus Mrs Ralph Frost of Athens Route Five and Judy Van Dyke of Albany and Mrs Barbara Angell of Athens.
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Ward Swart
Akron
Imogene Verity
Athens
June Pratt
Grace Hubler
Lulu Curry
Glouster
Wilbur Sharpe
Springfield
Gerald Bartoe
Zaleski
Nicholas Lichvar
Ralph Frost
Judy van Dyke
Albany
Barbara Angell
Three Men Fined on Intoxication Pleas in Mayors Court
In Mayors Court Monday afternoon three men faced intoxication charges. Virgil Evener, 33, Athens Route 3, paid $20 and costs after pleading guilty. Walter North, 24, New Lexington, fined $15 and costs after same plea. Albert Fulton, 49, Millfield, fined $20 and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge filed by his father Daniel Fulton.
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Mayor’s Court
Virgil Evener
Athens
Walter North
New Lexington
Albert Fulton
Millfield
Daniel Fulton
DAV Chapter 37 to elect officers Wednesday at Armory
Conrath Bean Chapter 37 Disabled American Veterans will hold its regular meeting at the Armory Wednesday at 7 30 p m to nominate and elect officers. Elected officers will be installed at the first June meeting and Memorial Day observances on May 30 will be coordinated. Refreshments after the meeting. Eligible veterans discharged for illness or injury may join.
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Conrath-Bean
Armory
C. J. Ailstock
DAV
Ailstock
Women’s Camp Plan Committee Meeting Announced
A Women’s Camp Planning Committee meeting will be held at McArthur on Friday per Ross Wright extension agent. The camp runs at Ross Hocking from August 1 to 3. Also, Cub Scout Pack 55 monthly meeting delayed from Wednesday to Thursday at 7 p.m. due to the Navy Band concert.
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McArthur
Ross Wright
Ross Hocking
First Presbyterian Church
U.S. Navy
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