Athens Junior High Honors Assembly Awards List
Athens Junior High School awarded honors for scholarship tests taken by eighth graders April 17. Superior and honorable mention state awards went to students including Tom Widdoes and Bernard Rowan. Kaywyaeneree placed in Latin I Division I. Wayne White received the Camp Arrowhead Scholarship. Perfect attendance certificates were earned by many seventh to ninth graders, and band and service awards were presented to numerous students and staff members.
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Athens Junior High
Athens
Tom Widdoes
Bernard Rowan
Kaywyaeneree
Camp Near
Jackson
Wayne White
Robert MelInturf
Ronnie Powell
Jennie Sue Risley
Sandra Hunsicker
Carolyn Weber
Bill Mc
Victor Campbell
Robert McIntorf
John Simpkins
Barbara Collett
Suzanne Elliott
Beverly Hoskins
Regius Kovlan
Alice Mills
Anita Wallace
Charles Nuzum
Philip Raedecker
David Fulton
Jimmy Goldsworthy
Karen Davis
Rose Ann Fields
Phyllis Goldsberry
Mary Ellen Huffman
Joyce Patterson
Ginny Neutzling
Sharon Wilson
Donna Booth
Larry Chesser
Nancy Howell
Kay Jones
Delores McIntorf
Sue Rosser
Marie Stehr
Larry Russell
Roma Tom
Carolyn Williams
Betty Kovlan
Barbara Ogg
Linda King
Shirley Goodfellow
Nancy Nickoson
Janice Edgar
Vicki Smith
Nancy McAnnal
Sandra Garber
Nanette Woodworth
Barbara Humphrys
Lynn Gardner
Kenny Collins
Gordon Murphy
Judy Stalder
Wilson Snider
Baker Re-Elected As Gasco Director
President John C. Baker of Ohio University was reelected a director of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. at its annual meeting. Other officers and directors reelected include G. P. Doll of Cincinnati C. R. Van De Carr Jr of Chillicothe and C. I. Weaver of Springfield as reported by the Associated Press in Cotum bus.
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John C. Baker
Ohio University
Ohio Fuel Gas. Co
Cotumbus
Associated Press
G. P. Doll
Cincinnati
C. R. van de Carr, Jr
Chillicothe
C. I. Weaver
Springfield
Engraving Plant Entry Reported At The Messenger
A magnifying glass valued at $15 was stolen from The Messenger engraving plant on E State St. The plant was entered through a window late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Entry discovered by an employee on Thursday. City police are investigating.
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Messenger Engraving Plant
State St
Sixth Grade History Program Delights Mothers
Mothers attend a sixth grade history program presented by students after the PTA meeting. Myrta Ashworth, the teacher and principal, wrote and narrates. The program features songs, solos, dances, baby pictures, and gifts for staff and student teachers.
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PTA
Myrta Ashworth
Lelia Roberts
Judy Ferguson
Linda Lee
Joan Garber
ABC
Janice Chiki
Jessie Rowland
Jane Grogan
Gail Holt
Aaron Lewis
Paul Coulson
Jimmy Dean
Jim Freyer
Rob Congrove
Ivan White
Roger Kasler
Doug Ramseth
Bob Congrove
Miss Ashworth
Claryce Buck
Robert Martina
Nancy Wichterman
Bob Martin
Months Are Portrayed in Second Grade Assembly
Second grade students at East no Gon staged an assembly Wednesday morning themed around the months of the year. Jackie Fenster maker served as narrator while a group of students performed month related roles and holiday figures.
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Walter Christianson
Dick Cone
Rudolph
Red-Nosed Reindeer
Barbara Seward
Joe Gaston
Cheryl Slater
Ann Rowland
Nickie Smith
Nanny Leeesburn
Old Roger
Janie Dean
Ted Stiff
Wind
Judy Snow
Carolyn Frost
Sharon Love
Apple
Apple Three Little Ducks Were Jimmy Williams, John Grogan, and Eddie Bickel
Tom Kempton
Edward Life
Bill Reamer
Charles Fulks
Barbara Schmitt
Elaine Arment
Jonalee Stace
Candy Mathews
Retha Lingard
Linda Snyder
Clayton Smith
Margaret Grubbs
Auto Parts Theft Probe Continues In Athens
Investigators led by Sgt. Joseph McBride say the auto parts theft probe is ongoing with many youths questioned but no charges filed. Over two months Athens motorists report losses of hub caps fender skirts taillights and rims.
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Joseph McBride
McBride
Athens
Charles Knox Dies Thursday at 73 in Athens
Charles Knox known as Chub, 73, died Thursday morning at his cousin’s home 53 Central Ave after living there over three years. A Jackson County native who spent most of his life in Athens and Cleveland, he was a retired coal miner, former fire marshal, and a K of P lodge member. Survived by son Howard of California and brother Harley of Stratford, funeral set for Saturday 2 p.m. at the Dahl residence with Rev. Edward D. Brandeberry officiating and burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Flowers omitted per family wish. calling hours Friday noon to Saturday noon at Dowler Ferguson Hughes Funeral Home.
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Charles
Chub) Knox
Oliver Dahl
Central Ave
Jackson County
Knox
Athens
Cleveland
K. of P. Lodge
Mary
Marie
Howard
California
Harley
Stratford
Dahl
Edward D. Brandeberry
West Union Street
Dowler- Ferguson-Hughes
Athens County Land Transfers Summary
Property transfers in Athens and surrounding townships include Cliff V. Ross to J. F. Stevens in Albany lot 252. Willie R. Shields to Kenneth E. Sanders two acres in Hockingport. Paul H. Black to John M. Jones in Athens lots 671 and 672. Wilbur J. Riggs to Earl L. Worthington north half of Inlet 1389 in Nelsonville. Sarah E. Morrison to Wilbur J. Riggs Inlet 742 in Nelsonville’s Fairview Addition. Marion H. Pickett to Oral Daughtery in Nelsonville. Olmn O. Baker to W. R. Dailey 38.74 acres in Athens Township. Martha F. Peters to H. O. Sedwick two Athens tracts. Joseph Alva Coss to Harold Six twenty-three acres in York Township. Anna H. Lyons to Pauline Pelton a Waterloo tract in Mineral.
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Cliff V. Ross
Albany
J. F. Stevens
Hill
Willie R. Shields
Kenneth E. Sanders
Coolville
Hockingport
Paul H. Black
Athens County
John M. Jones
Athens
Hudson
Wilbur J. Riggs
Nelsonville
Earl L. Worthington
Et Ux
Inlet
Second Divorce Suit Involving Couple Filed
Barbara Jeanne Locke filed a second divorce suit against Sherman A. Locke in Common Pleas Court accusing gross neglect. She seeks a restraining order to prevent disposal of coal leases, contracts, and property. The couple married June 12 1950 and the husband first filed for divorce April 29 1953, which was dismissed May 12.
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Common Pleas Court
Barbara Jeanne Locke
Sherman A. Locke
Lockes
Parked Car Hit by Passing Truck in Vinton County
A truck scraped a parked car owned by William Maxwell 41 on Shurtz Road one mile south of Route 56 in Vinton County Wednesday afternoon. State Highway Patrol said the truck driver did not stop.
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William Maxwell
New Plymouth
Shurtz
Vinton County
FinA intoxication case mayor fines Freda Chambers
Freda Chambers, 40, of 75 Stewart Street, pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $10 with costs by Mayor Peter B. Seel. The fine and costs were suspended.
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Freda Chambers
Stewart St
Peter B. Seel
Gold Star Mothers Invited to Legion Memorial Day Events
Gold Star mothers who have not sent notifications may still participate in the American Legion Memorial Day observance. They are to meet at the Legion home at Congress and Washington streets at 9 a.m. Saturday, receive transportation for the 9:30 a.m. parade, and will be guests of the Legion and its auxiliary at a luncheon after the parade.
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American Legion
Paul Lewis
Legion
Congress
Washington Streets
Memorial Day Services Planned At The Plains
The Plains VFW announced Memorial Day services with gathering at 9 a.m. Saturday at the school then to Zion Cemetery for 9:30 a.m. services. A parade to The Plains Cemetery led by The Plains High School band will follow, with civic groups joining. Regular meeting is Thursday at 8 p.m. and a stag party Friday at 8 p.m. in the clubroom.
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the Plains
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Zion Cemetery
Plains Cemetery
Plains High School
VFW
The
Post
Births and dismissals at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs Eddie Robinson of Athens welcome a daughter. Delores Steinmetz Mary Everett of Athens are admitted. Mrs Mattie Curry of Athens and Robert E Johnson of Nelsonville, Joan Guess of Chauncey also admitted. Mrs Leslie McManaway of Trimble dismissed. William Fields of Athens Clarence Brown of Trimble also discharged.
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Eddie Robinson
Athens
Delores Steinmetz
Mary Everett
Mattie Curry
Robert E. Johnson
Nelsonville
Joan Guess
Chauncey
Leslie McManaway
Trimble
William Fields
Clarence Brown
Gross Neglect Cruelty to Child Charged in Divorce
Josephine Tipton filed for divorce from James Robert Tipton in Common Pleas Court Nelsonville residents. She accuses him of gross neglect and cruelty to their child and seeks custody and a restraining order. They married April 5 1941.
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Josephine Tipton
James Robert Tipton
Common Pleas
Nelsonville
Chauncey-Dover Fire Department Dance Cancelled
A Friday night fundraiser hosted by the Chauncey-Dover volunteer fire department has been cancelled. Officials said refunds will be issued to all ticket buyers.
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Chauncey-Dover
Athens Board Guests Of Utility Bright Future Party
Members of the Athens Board of Trade and adult relatives join a Bright Future Party at the Hotel Berry hosted by H C Bobo of Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co. Paul Frank, the company newscaster, speaks on Living Here and Abroad. Miss Maxine Kramer and Stanley Dennis present a kitchen appliance program. A technicolor short features in the event with refreshments.
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Athens Board of Trade
Bright Future
Berry
H. C. Bobo
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Paul Frank
The
Electric Company
Heard d
Southern Ohio
Maxine Kramer
Stanley Dennis
Columbus
Draft Quotas Set for June Examinations and Induction
Athens County Selective Service Board announces June quotas for physical exams and induction. Pre induction medicals accommodate 20 men on June 2 at Fort Hayes Columbus, with seven men to be inducted June 4 at the same site.
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Athens County Selective Service Board
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Service Deserters Nabbed by Athens Police
Two servicemen sought by the FBI for Army and Navy desertion were arrested in Athens. Robert Milum of Delaware was nabbed at a carnival by FBI agents and city officers on a desertion charge. James E. Ewing of The Plains was seized on W Union Street for leaving his Navy post. Both men are held for military authorities.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Athens
Robert Milum
Delaware
Fairgrounds
FBI
James E. Ewing
The
Plains
Navy
Ewing
W. Union St
Mercury Dips Early Thursday As Cold Wave Settles
The thermometer plunged to 35 and rose to only 59 by 9 am after a high of 82. Cooler air moved in Wednesday, lowering temperatures from the previous day’s heat.
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Mercury
Wedness
Post Office Raises Box Rent Rates Nationwide
The Post Office Department issued a directive from Washington setting higher quarterly rents for post office boxes effective July 1. It notes the first basic rate increase since 1907. Athens had a 1946 rent rise under a different classification. Size 1 boxes rise to 1.50, Size 2 to 2.25, Size 3 to 3.00 per quarter.
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Athens
Conference Set for 4 H Annual Meeting at Mechanicsburg
The 4 H Officers and Advisers Conference will convene Tuesday at Mechanicsburg School. A 6 p m covered dish supper starts the program. Beatrice Cleveland, assistant state 4 H leader, will speak. Jean Hawk of Pleasanton Farmerette Stitchers Club will demonstrate. Training sections follow with leaders: Home economics Mrs Florence McBride livestock Ross Wright presidents and parents Miss Cleveland secretaries and treasurers Mrs Howard Nolan news C Harris recreation Boots White health Mrs Phyllis Jackson.
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Mechanicsburg
Beatrice Cleveland
Jean Hawk
Pleasanton Farmerette Stitchers Club
Florence McBride
Ross Wright
Miss Cleveland
Howard Nolan
C. H. Harris
Boots White
Phyllis Jackson
Editor Pauly Addresses Men’s Club on Press Responsibility
Karl B Pauly associate editor and chief editorial writer for the Ohio State Journal spoke to the Men’s Club of the Church of the Good Shepherd on Responsibility of the Press He discussed newspaper criticism and editor challenges and said the press generally does a good job reporting news promptly after events A dinner preceded the talk hosted by J E Thackery committee head
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Karl B. Pauly
Ohio State Journal
Church of the Good Shepherd
Pauly
J. E. Thackery
Union meets Saturday at Coonville hall
United Mine Workers of America local 270 schedules a 1:30 p m Saturday gathering in the local hall at Coonville per secretary Joe Buckley.
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United Mine Workers of America
Coonville
Joe Buckley
Post Office To Close Saturday for Memorial Day
The Athens post office will be closed Saturday in observance of Memorial Day with no city or rural deliveries. Money order register and stamp windows will remain closed all day while special delivery and box service continue as usual, said acting postmaster Arthur Cornwell.
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Athens
Arthur Cornwell
Memorial Day Service at Clarks Chapel
The Rev H L McDaniel will give the address at Memorial Day services at Clarks Chapel on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. D O Chappel, president of Clarks Chapel Cemetery Association, will preside.
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H. L. McDaniel
Clarks Chapel
D. O. Chappel
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Ermee Bambi
East Side
Everett Ridge
Ohio Division of Wildlife
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Earl Kinneer
Wildlife Department
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Sandra Holt
Tammy Boden
Mary Jenkins
Richard Rises
Michael White
Renate Hammer
Donald Strole
Messenger Newsphoto
Roger
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Auto Parts Theft
Charles Knox
Miles
Denier
DuPont
Men's Sox
Gold Star Mothers
Guests of Legion
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens Board
Soda King
Ohio Wine Stores
G. Rowland
Mgr
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Arthur E. Cornwell
Men’s Church Club
Umwa
Lowe Brothers
Vax
Tee
Wolfe Hardwar
S. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Zaleski High School
Jack Sickles
Green Valley Boys
Dan Pearcy
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