Sesquicentennial Higher Education Conference at Ohio U
A two day conference November 9 and 10 at Ohio University centers on major higher education issues. Harold E. Stassen will deliver the convocation address at 2 30 p m in Memorial Auditorium. Howard Bevis presides as greetings open the event with about 200 delegates and their wives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold FE. Stassen
Foreign Operations Administration
Ohio University
Stassen
Howard
Bevis
Ohio Star University
of Higher Education
Ronald B. Thompsort
Ohio State University
Thompson
Victor A. Goedicke
Ohio
Ade
Paul R. Murphy
Ernest M. Collins
Pres
John C. Baker
Io University
Ohio University Symphony Orchestra
Emerson Contest Planned for University Poets
The University hosts its 32nd Emerson-Somer poetry contest for students and alumni. Funds from D. Emerson support annual awards of 60 40 and 20 dollars. Entries must be one per contestant, three typed copies, and mailed in sealed envelopes with pseudonym to Dr. Hodnett by Feb 7 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuand
D. Emerson
Edward Hodnets
Emerson
Lincoln Stamp Issue Slated for Nov 19
The four cent Abraham Lincoln stamp will be issued by the Post Office Department through the New York office on November 19. The stamp, in sheets of 100, will be vertical and red with a white Gothic frame, featuring a Volk portrait of Lincoln from the National Gallery of Art. First day cancellations may be sent to the New York Postmaster with proper payment and return envelopes. machine cancellations are planned and no hand cancellations are requested. Stamps will go on sale in Athens on November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Post Office Department
New York
N.Y
Arthur Cornwell
Cornwell
Sua
Douglas Volk
Nein
National Gallery_of Art
Washington, D.C
American Stamp Dealers’ Association
New N.Y
N.Y Awe
Athens
Enumerators In Training For 1954 Census In Athens
A training course for 1954 Census of Agriculture enumerators begins today at the commissioners' office in Athens led by Harold R. Brown. Brown said John W. Thomas replaced Leo Williams as crew leader due to ill health and the census will start November 8 with trainees including Robert Boggs Floyd Williams Clarence Frost Carl Keck Floyd Mathews Marion C. Gainer Berniece L. McClain Elson Bowles Richard H. Cary Norman Earich Clifford E. Ruth and Kenneth Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Office
Athens
Harold R. Brown
Shelterin Arms Hospital Notes
Edson Riley and Edward Dean listed among patients at Shelterin Arms Hospital with multiple residents named from Athens and nearby towns including Glouster and Stewart. Names include James Hooper Dorothea Smeck Virgene Nelson and others. Local notes indicate patient registrations from The Plains Athens and surrounding routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson Riley
the Plains
Edward Dean
Athens
James Hooper
Dorothea Smeck
Athens Residents Elected To Southeast Ohio School Boards
More than 100 attend the Southeastern Ohio School Boards Association meeting at Ohio University Center. Mrs W H Herbert was re elected president and James E Householder named to the executive committee for a three year term. Dr Orville Alexander outlined the Ohio School Survey findings and six study committees plan reports for the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Ohio School Boards Association
Ohio University Center
Orville Alexander
Association
Athens
Mra
W. H. Herbert
James E. Householder
Dr. Alexander
Southern Ilinois Uni
Alexander
General Assembly
Ohio
Mia
Herbert
Leonard Board
Marietta
B. K. Jones
Herbert Hamilton
McArthur
George Shaeffer
the Plains
L. M. Ingram
Haydenville
John Lanning
Deadline Near For NROTC Applications
High school seniors and graduates must apply by November 20 for the Navy's college training program. Qualifying mental tests are set for December 11, leading to midshipman appointments. About 1800 candidates nationwide will be selected. Navy funds tuition and stipends, with summer cruises and naval science study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
GMC
Billie Morgan
U.S. Navy
Parkersburg
W. Va
NROTC
Marine Corps
Morgan
United States
Chief Morgan
Chief of Naval Personnel
Washington
D. C
Health Board Repeals 1946 Milk Ordinance Adopts 1953 Standard
The Athens City County Board of Health met with Dr. Carl Frey presiding and voted to repeal the 1946 milk ordinance. It adopted the 1953 United States Standard Milk Ordinance requiring a direct bacteria count for retail milk. The district lab stop counts as of Nov 1 and the board discussed birth and death certificate binding and health office pay and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City-County
Alfred Hill Dies at 65
Alfred O Hull aged 65 of Athens Route 4 died unexpectedly Wednesday night at his South Canaan Road home. A lifelong Canaan Township resident, he worked 30 years in state and county highway departments before retiring in 1953. He is survived by wife Carrie a son Wilfred O Hill of Chesterhill two daughters Frances South and Leota South both of Athens Route 4 four grandchildren and two brothers Carl of Akron and Clinton of McArthur Funeral services are set for Saturday 2 pm at Canaanville Methodist Church with burial at West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after Friday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred O. Hull
Athens
Canaan Road
Canaan Township
Frank J
Elzina Hill
Hill
Carrie
Wilfred O Hill
Chesterhill
Frances South
Leota South
Carl
Akron
Clinton
McArthur
Canaanville Methodist Church
H. L McDaniel
West Union Street
Auto Tithe Business Continues Subnormal In Athens County
The Vehicle Title Office report shows October activity near September, with 921 titles issued and $1,086.20 in fees, well below October 1953 figures. New car titles totaled 147 and used car titles 621, plus 24 new trucks and 4 used trucks, with other vehicle titles including 16 station wagons and nine house trailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Clerk of Courts
Phyllis L. Cross
Sae
Veterans Gift Shop seeks 200 gifts for hospital families
Atheny County Red Cross calls for one dollar gifts to fill the Chilli cothe Veterans Hospital Gift Shop for Christmas. Donors may send unused items such as aprons toilet articles and toys by November 15 to the Red Cross office or Mrs Erskine at Sunnyside Drive. Donations can be picked up if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe Veterans’ Hospital
Atheny County Red Cross
S. B. Erskine
Red Cross
Washington St
Driver Pleads Innocent To Leaving Scene
Winston Hawley of Athens pleads innocent in Municipal Court after being charged with leaving the scene of an accident. He posted a $100 bond and is set for a hearing at 8 a m Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Hawley
Athens
Winter Prolones November in Athens Area
Sub-freezing temperatures persisted in the Athens area with a 26 degree low at Hamley Run. A 42/24 high/low yesterday preceded a brief thaw when a one-inch snow melted, then more snow flurries hit the city late Thursday morning continuing the winter spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hamley Run
Vandals Smashed Logan's Store Window in Early Morning
Police estimate damage at 800 to 1000 dollars after gas tank caps were tossed through the plate glass display and a second floor window at Logan's store on Court Street. Nothing was stolen. The breakage was found at 4 20 am by two patrolmen. Neighbors produced four cars from which caps had been removed, two on FE Union Street and two on South Court Street near Lindley Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan's
Ok Store
S. Court St
Joseph McBride
Fred James
Raymond Riley
Court St
FE. Union St
Lindley Hall
Pre-Induction Tests Taken By Area Men
Thirteen men, 10 of them Athens County residents, were scheduled for pre induction physical examinations today at Fort Hayes Columbus. Leader was Jerry Lanning of Chauncey. Examinations list Thomas D Hughes Ernest W Anderson Roy D Saylor all of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Athens County Board
Jerry Lanning
Chauncey
Thomas D. Hughes
Ernest W. Anderson
Roy D. Saylor
Jesse J. Withem
Harold W. Henry
Amesville
Ernest D. Barringer
Coolville
Dale W
Pleasant way to ease denture discomfort with FASTEETH powder
An ad describes FASTEETH an improved powder sprinkled on upper and lower plates to reduce looseness and improve comfort. It claims no gummy taste or acidic feel, neutralizes odor and denture breath, is alkaline and non sour, and is available at drug counters.
Rural Fire Safety Survey Planned by Ames Firemen
Ames-Bern-Amesville volunteer fire department will conduct a rural safety survey on November 13 in the two-township district. Fire risk factors include farm gasoline and oils, LP gas use, machine shops, welding, and electrical systems. The project aims to map properties, assess water access, and train volunteers for safer response as part of statewide fire defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames-Bern Amenville
Roy Ziegler
Division of State Fire Marshal
Ames-Bern-Amesville
Fine Is Levied For Disturbing Peace
A court levied a fine for disturbing the peace in a case involving a local incident. Details remain sparse in the brief note, but the ruling cites standard penalties for disorderly conduct and public disturbance.
Carsey Fined for Disturbing the Peace in Athens
Lewis Carsey of Athens was found guilty in Municipal Court on charges of disturbing the peace. Prosecutor Lidge Shephard testified that Carsey annoyed him by sitting in front of his home and blowing his auto horn leading to a $1 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Carsey
Athens
Lidge Shephard
Carsey
Ohio Uni professor Miss Hazel Willis speaks at Industrial Arts Club
Miss Hazel Willis associated professor of design at Ohio University addressed the Industrial Arts Club in the Fine Arts department Tuesday night. She discussed design and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Willis
Ohio University
Industrial Arts Club
Miss Willis
VFW Meeting Set For Floyd Bolin Post 3477
VFW Post 3477 plans a Friday 7 30 pm meeting at the post home with an oyster stew served after. Members and veterans are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bolin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Mayberry jailed over unpaid intoxication fine
Lewis Mayberry, 28, of 42 Race Street, spent Thursday in jail after failing to pay a Municipal Court fine. He faced a $25 fine plus costs with $16 of the fine suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Mayberry
Race St
Mayberry
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Deslar Kittle
Glouster
Lucy Wolfe
Edythe Noble
Stewart
Virgene Nelson
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bea Rklin
Biddle’s
Sphie Service
Clyce Market
Conkey
Sinclair
Wakefield Motors
Athens Machine Co
Tom's Gulf Refining Co
The
Athens Flooring Co
Geo. Smith's
Sinclair Refining Co
Ambassador Laundrys, Inc
Stout Farm Supply
Sutton’s Service
Pure Oil Products
Gibson's
Sinclair Service
Doc
Valley View Garage
Ray Barnhart
Boyd L. Spencer, Gomer H., Jones
Prudential Ins. Co
Buffington’s Shell Service
Leach's Market
Elmer Jones Realty Co
National Homes
Athens Television & Cable Co
Stone's
Eailer Dairy Products
Parker's Tire Shop
Fine Recapping
Maple's Grocery
Norm
Sammy
Lawhead Press
Rex Coon
Figgs Shop
Kerr-Hunter Hardware
Mathews Goodyear Store
Wolfe Hardware Co
Neal Floral Products
Fairview Drive-In
Shannon’s Firestone Store
Athens Oil Co
Shell Products
Cline’s
Airco Products
Swearingen’s Sport Shop
Tom Rose
SEO
Ohio School Survey Committee
100Th General Assembly of
Health Board
Alfred Hill
Children OF Veterans Aided
Isi
Larse
Maplewood Inn
State ST
Scott's
Oxfords
Jack’s
Berry Hotel Bldg
Athens, Ohio
Ames Firemen Schedule Survey
R. Kenneth Kerr
Pol. Adv't
Evangelistic Services
Poston Methodist Church
Carroll Chesser
New Marshfield
Flowers Brothers Quartet
Marietta, Ohio
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VFW
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