Athens closes for Memorial Day holiday across city offices
Athens County officials and city leaders announce Memorial Day closures Friday for county courthouse and city offices including the mayor’s office safety, garbage, auditor and treasurer while police and fire remain staffed. Municipal Court will not meet Friday morning but a Saturday 8 am session will clear cases. Ohio University library opens limited Memorial Day hours 8 am to 10 pm.
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Athens
Athens County
Kenneth W.sands
Athens Municipal Court
John F. Newcomb
Ohio University
Edwin Watts Chubb
Memorial Day Parade and Cemetery Service Planned in Athens
Athens American Legion post announces a full Memorial Day observance Friday led by Dr. Sexson Humphreys. The parade forms at 9 a.m. at Washington and High Streets, proceeds to Court and Union, then to West Union Street Cemetery for services with taps, firing squad, and wreaths at multiple monuments.
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Athens American Legion Post
Charles Gilkey
Sexson E. Humphreys
The
Legion
West Union Street
Washington and
High Streets
Court
Union
Harper C. Pendry
Athens Board of Trade
Humphreys
Legion’s Department of Italy
Joe B. Maffett
First Christian Church
Jan B. Kish
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
W. State St
Mt. Calvary
OU Campus
Harold Young
Hebardville
K. T. Crossen
Athens
Post
W. Union St
Athens High School
Mechanicsburg
National Guard
Ohio
DAR
DUV
Civil Service Lists ICC Job Openings
The U S Civil Service Commission announces openings for safety and service agent positions with the Interstate Commerce Commission at entrance salaries of 7570 dollars per year. Information on requirements and tests is available at the post office from Cecil A Cooley examiner in charge.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cecil A. Cooley
Regulars and Volunteers Conduct Athens Fire Drill
Regulars and volunteers from the Athens fire department took part in a drill Tuesday evening at the Ohio University Airport under Fire Chief Charles Dalton. The session included checking the hose on Pumper No. 1 and outlining plans to remodel the hose bed on that truck.
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Athens
Ohio University
Charles Dalton
Two-Car Crash on Route 33 Near Nelsonville Cited Driver
State Highway patrolmen reported a Tuesday two car collision on Route 33 south of Nelsonville. John Carter, 41, Glouster stopped to turn left and was rear ended by Mack H. Wicks, 19, Logan. Wicks was cited into Nelsonville mayor's court for failing to stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
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Nelsonville
John Carter
Glouster
Mack H. Wicks
Logan
Wicks
Plains High students tour Ohio University observing office machinery
Business education students from The Plains High School visited Ohio University and other offices to observe office machines and procedures. Mary Marr, student teacher, supervised the tour.
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the Plains High School
Ohio University
Mary Marr
Marble Shoot Set Saturday in Athens
Athens County hosts an annual marble tournament for boys under 14 starting at 9 a.m. Saturday behind the American Legion home on West Union Street. Edwin T. LaVelle chairs the event with districts eligible. Winners receive a trophy and cash prizes from 5 to 2 dollars. participants get free T shirts and lunch. Registration begins just before 9 a.m. at the Legion home on Route 56 across the river from White's JVLLe.
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Athens County
American Legion
W. Union St
Edwin T. LaVelle
LaVelle
Mrs. Catharine E. Woode 98 Dies On Birthday
Mrs. Catharine E. Woode died Tuesday night at Hillcrest rest home on her 98th birthday after years of ill health. A lifelong Meigs County resident and Alfred Methodist Church member, she was survived by four daughters, two sons, a brother, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at 2 p.m. at Alfred Church with Rev. Dale Bumgardner officiating and Alfred Cemetery burial. Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home to receive callers after 2 p.m. Thursday.
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Catharine E. Woode
Hillcrest
Woode
Meigs County
Alfred Methodist Church
Anthony
R. E. Burson
Athens
Mary Castle
Phoenix
Ariz
Ora Schaeffer
Columbus
R. C
Police Officer Returns From Training Course
Patrolman Rosser Bateman of the Athens police department completed two weeks at the annual law enforcement officers training school in London. He specialized in fingerprint identification and earned a final score of 95.
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Rosser Bateman
Athens
Ohio State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
London
Bateman
Ohio delegate to Modern Woodmen convention named Hart
Nine Ohio delegates will attend the 28th head camp convention of Modern Woodmen of America in Chicago. Ethel A Hart of Shade Route 1 was chosen a national delegate at the Ohio state convention in Columbus on May 7.
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Chicago
Ohio
Woodmen of America
Ethel A. Hart
Columbus
Jones Resigns From Athens GOP Committee Post
Elmer F. Jones of Columbus Road resigns as vice chairman of the Athens County Republican executive committee. He cites respect for the State Highway Department and Gov. ONeill. Jones planned a June 1 return to private business, delayed pending a leave request from Aug. 1. He serves as administrative assistant for Division 10 of the highway department.
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Elmer F. Jones
Columbus Rd
Athens County Republican Executive Committee
William Mechem
Jones
Mechem
State Highway Department
C. William O'Neill
Civil Service
Division 10
Highway Department
More Appointments Set for Arena Staff
With the 1958 Athens High School yearbook still being distributed, preparations for the 1959 Arena staff are underway. Editors Kelra Roberts and Linda Lee are joined by Connie Glasgo as literary editor and other staff across sections including Lynn Tedrick Ellie Thackeray Joanna Webb Nancy Wichterman Judy Dean Karen Perry Gary Barber Doug Ramseth and Linda Lynn.
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Athens
Arena
Kelra Roberts
Linda Lee
Connie Glasgo
Lynn Tedrick
Ellie Thackeray
Joanna Webb
Nancy Wichterman
Judy Dean
Karen Perry
Gary Barber
Doug Ramseth
Linda Lynn
Supplemental Jurors Named to Fill May Court Term
A panel of 75 jurors was drawn for the May term in Common Pleas Court to replace a depleted 80 person pool. Jury commissioners Hull Kittle and John Call conducted the draw in the presence of Sheriff Harold Shields Clerk of Courts Phyllis Cross and Judge Francis D. White. The list includes jurors from Athens Athens Rural Nelsonville Nelsonville Rural Glouster Albany Amesville Buchtel Chauncey Coolville Carbondale Jacksonville Guysville New Marshfield The Plains Trimble and other routes.
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Common Pleas Court
Francis D. White
Hull Kittle
John Call
Harold Shields
Phyllis Cross
Judge White
Athens
Lelia Cross
Charles W. Stratton
Carl H. Denbow
Lois M. Orr
Dave Quarles
Olive Mahaffey
T. A. Niggemeyer
Delphia Shannon
Allen O. Easterling
C. E. Starn
D. K. Seward
C. C. Bean
Emma F., Drake
Wilma Warthman
Oliver E. Mehl
Harry W. Neutzling
Fred Matthews
Linda Pedigo Finsterwald
Carl Ellinger
Gifford Mohney
Robert Huntley
Albert Dodds
Mabel Tigner
George Schoonover
Leslie Barber
Nelsonville
Floyd Allen
John Collins
Ruth Knight
Fasteeth powder promises firmer false teeth
An kaline non acid powder sprinkles on plates to keep false teeth firmly set. It offers a confident feeling of security and comfort without gummy taste or sticky feel. Available at drug counters as FASTEETH.
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