Memorial Day program planned by Athens Legion
The Athens Legion plans the annual Memorial Day parade and services led by Commander Evans. The procession will start at the Legion on West Washington Street, head east to Court Street, then to the cemetery on West Union Street. The program includes a wreath lay by Commander Erfang, a half mast flag, and a volley by the American Legion firing squad followed by taps.
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Athens H. Evans
West Union Street Cemetery
Staats
Ohio University
Legion
W. Washington St
N. Congress
Court St
W. Union St
RH. McAfee
Marsh
W. R.shater
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Athens High School
Mechanicsburg
National Guard
DAR
Erfang
Soldiers and Sailors
Cemenltery
Jane B. Kish
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Homer T. Baird
U. S. Naval Reserve
Peter B. Séel
Francis Lavelle
Darrell West Dav
Evans
The
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Gold Star Mothers
Drell H. Goff
Athens Church of the Nazar
Marshfield Memorial Day Plans Made
Marshfield Memorial Day events include a parade from Waterloo High School, led by the VFW and decorated cars with Gold Star mothers, followed by a cemetery program. Waterloo area veterans are invited to march, and Rev Miles E Hewn will speak. The VFW has purchased grave tags for all veterans and will place them Friday evening or Saturday morning if needed.
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New Marshfield
Frank Pot
Norman Saylor
Saylor
Waterloo High
VFW
Gsmintians
Sayfor
Waterloo Area
VEW
Miles E- Hewn
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes
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Rebecca Linscott
Athens
Nancy Moody
Rose McKnight
Coolville
Glenda Deeter
Long Bottom
Pauline Simpson
Chauncey
Carl Ferguson
Columbus
James George
George Foss
Beverly Dicken
Lovella Later
Ethel Steffy
Chester Hill
Olga Looney
Teachers Honored at Athens High School Banquet
Athens high school teachers were honored Tuesday night at a banquet by the High School Future Teachers of America. Dr Bliss Wiant pastor of St Pauls Methodist Church in Delaware was the guest speaker. He spoke on life and experiences while a missionary in China for 28 years. The students hosted the event to show respect for teachers. Virgil Versteeg, president, led the ceremony and Ronnie Williams, vice president, introduced the speaker. A musical selection was performed by the senior mixed ensemble.
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Athens Righ
Furure Teachers of America
Bliss Wiant
St Paul's Methodist Church
Delaware
Beling
China
Virgil Versteeg
Ieacter
Ronnie Illiams
Services Conducted For Lester Infant
Funeral services were held for Lester Infant in Chauncey after a two car crash on Route 33 near Enterprise. Burial took place at Green Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Tra officiating. The accident injured Hocking County residents Arlene and Penny Laughlin, and left a 34 Reo passenger hospitalized at Logan Memorial. Local officials reported the crash details and the gathering included many residents at the Athens State Hospital area during the community festival and sports events.
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Hauncey
Candy Sue
Roy
Lester
Mil St
Chauncey
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Rother
John
Sents
Hocking County
Arlene
Penny
Jagers Fur
Enterprise
Tra
Shana
Highway Patrol
Green
Laughin
Lawn Cemetery
Rockbridge
Laughlin
Logan
Athens State
Richa
Hjelmar Olson
Seevento
Andy" Turner Craig
Olson
Ray ‘Lodgton
Richard Cone
Weblow Badger
Driver Plea Change Leads to Fine and Jail Time
A Washington County driver identified as Kesterson 31 of Dockland changed his plea from innocent to guilty in Municipal Court on a Friday. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and received three days in jail and three months license suspension. The Ohio State Liquor agency in Athens announced a closure related to observances.
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Washington County
Natghert
Charis
Kesterson
Dockland
Ohio State Liquo
Athens
J.C. Mulligan
Speakers Planned for AHS Graduation Ceremonies
Athens High School set June 5 and June 9 ceremonies with main speakers Professor William C. Craig of College of Wooster and Reverend Mr. Harrison. Craig will deliver the baccalaureate address and graduation keynote, while Harrison will speak at the 8 p.m. exercises in the auditorium.
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Marcisonum
William C. Craig
Athens
Harrison
Denison ‘University
Oberlin College
Theo “Boy” Industrial School
Logical Seminary of the Universaater
Will De-Sity
Chicago
Baccalaureate
Sen- Association of
Iors
Met
Craig
Odist Commission
Apeech
Col. Washington
Lege
Wooster
Ohio
Chaplains Association
Exer
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Auditor
National Conference of Social Work
Washington
D. C
Acts
MCA
Capital University
College of Wooster
Prot Craig
Western ” Theological ‘Seminary
the Universty of Pittsburgh
Northwestern University
School of Speech
Union” Theological Seminary
Jordan Rites Set Monday
Nathan Jordan 62 a coal miner and farmer died Thursday night at his home near Shade after months of illness. Born in Kentucky he lived in Millfield and Ames Township nine years and in Shade last month. Survived by wife Della six daughters and seven sons. also five grandchildren four brothers and three sisters. Funeral Sunday 1 30 pm at Shade Methodist Church with burial at New Marshfield Friends. Friends may call after 3 p m Saturday at the residence near Shade.
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Nathan Jordan
Shade
Kentucky
Cpl
Donald Ray Jordan
Army
Columbus
Clarence
Ronald
Millfield
Charles Raymond
Atkms
James Kenneth
Joseph L
Denver Lee Jordan
Shade Methodist Church
New Marshfield
FFA Awards Presented at Athens County Chapter Event
The Athens County FFA chapter honored members with multiple prizes and honors. Charles Woolyard received the chapter’s public speaking award and a qualification medal, while Writman and Rupert earned top contest medals. Other recipients included Quivey, Jenanic, and Solomon Witdman for farm safety and management awards, with Rupert, Wildman, and Donnie Selby placing first to third in the coop-sponsored contest.
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Rene Eras Neeny
Faistar
Eharies Woolyard Te
Bekalk
Moret Farm
Talley
Snland
Water
Iment
Albert Quivey
Jenanic
Solomon “Witdman
FFA
Athens County Farm Cooperatives
Wildman
Odore Rupert
Donnie Selby
Past Rulers Unit Formed Atkins Elks Lodge
An aspirational organization was formed at the Atkins Elks Lodge with officers elected for one year. Frances Pontious, present exalted ruler, hosted a dinner for founding members including Charles H. Evans and attendees such as Laurence Flowers Walter Davis W Gros Hugh Jefferson C J Allstock Wayne Wingett Ben Dickens Fred Carpenter and Clarence McKinstry.
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Atkins Elks’ Lodge
Frances Pontious
Charles H. Evans
Liarence Flowers
Walter’ Davis
W. Gros
Hugh Jefferson
C. J. Allstock
Wayne Wingett
Ben Dickens
Fred. Carpenter
Clarence McKinstry
Unclear text on Logan court case and suspended license
A partial report shows an Athens Countiand fined $100 near Logan. The Plains resident John Loveey, 40, was arrested by the State Highway Patrol on a charge of driving while his license was suspended. Court date listed in Logan Mayor’s court records.
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Athens
Logan
Four Ohio University Professors to Retire
Four Ohio University faculty members totaling 172 years of service will retire next month. An English professor, a chemistry professor, and the health service rector will leave the campus, with ages 65 to 70, all noting long careers at Ohio University and prior teaching posts.
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Ohio University
Ohio U
Frank B. Gullum
Harry H. Peckham
John A. Hess
Ohio University Health Service
Hudson
True Cross Relic Fragment Display at St Pauls Church
A fragment claimed to be from the cross of Christ will be shown at St Pauls Catholic Church on Sunday for public veneration. Father Vincent Tanaola announced the relic, recently arrived from Rome, is displayed in honor of Father B Kishs 15th priestly anniversary. He likened the relic to monuments that recall historic sacrifices and noted Saint Helena guided finds of the cross centuries ago.
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St. Paul’s Church
St. Pauls Catholic Church
Father Vincent Tanaola
Rome
St Paul's
Father B. Kish
Tanaola
Ristry
Felice
Christ
Helena
Constantine the Great
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