Election Day Weather and Ballot Change Drive Heavy County Turnout
Clear election day with ideal cold weather as Athens County voters expected to push a heavy turnout. New office type ballots require marking each candidate, potentially slowing counting while observers noted high voter education and strong turnout efforts. Local results to be reported by The Messenger and WOUI FM with extended broadcasts on 88.1.
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Athens County
Election Board
Court House
C. W. Gross
Mechanicsburg Fire Aid Debate Moves Toward State Review
The Monday council session resumed discussion on restoring fire protection for Mechanicsburg after a lapse. A new 500 ton pumper arrived and residents urged a contract with Athens. Council favored protection but postponed agreement pending State Rating Board survey of rates and coverage for Mechanicsburg and Athens, fearing rate changes if Athens sends equipment. A volunteer unit in Mechanicsburg and parking adjustments near the bus station were also discussed. Three fund transfers were approved and Mayor Mickle reported October fines of 1774.20.
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Mechanicsburg
Richland Ave
Athens
Ethanicsburg
Council
State Rating Board
State Board
W. P. Mickle
Rome-Canaan Honor Pupils Are Listed
Seventy-four Rome-Canaan Schools pupils were named on the honor roll for the first reporting period for earning grades of B or better. Names are listed by grade, with teachers noting the distinction announced by Principal Herman L. Ellis.
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Rome- Canaan
Herman L. Ellis
Darlean Boyer
Linda Butler
Reene Deeter
Carolyn Dotson
Patty Laughlin
Mary Spencer
Melvyn Kincade
Darlene Barnhart
Robert Brown
Gladys Flowers
Karen Sue Golden
Edwin Holbert
Sharon Hutchins
Pricella Whan
Robert Alkire
Sandra Marshall
Dolores McInturf
Connie Spencer
Patty Adams
Bill Dwyer
Carol Gould
Charles Graham
Doris McGill
Dessie Nichols
Ralph Zimmerman
Gary Parsons
Alvin Adams
Joan Chambers
Judy Whaley
Darlene Wade
Avis Parsons
Grace Russell
Mary Stump
Carolyn Barnhart
Marlene Burk
Marilyn Bernard
Joe Barkie
Mary Ann Dwyer
Gary Gould
Ralph Frost
Bill McInturf
Sally Noble
Marion Kim
Jim Scott
Clarys Burton
Jack McInturf
Dolores Pollard
Juanita Enevoldsen
Phyllis McInturf
Eunice van Cleve
June Butler
Ex Coolville Resident Dies in Roseville at 77
Roseville mourns Will Kapple 77 former Coolville resident died at home after long illness He lived in Athens County most of his life and farmed He moved to Roseville about a year ago Survived by wife Janie four daughters and three sons Funeral arrangements are complete
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Roseville
Will Kapple
Coolville
Kapple
Athens County
Janie
Robby Gillian
Emma Golden
Norma Randolph
Mabel Swartz
Athens
Robert
Ronald
Harry
Marietta
Contempt Case Involves Divorce Alimony Not Car
Florence Evans seeks $1000 alimony from former husband Lawrence Raymond Niggemeyer in a divorce finalized June 5. An unintended typographical error linked a car to the contempt of court charges, but no vehicle is involved in the case.
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Florence Evans
Lawrence Raymond Niggemeyer
Niggemeyer
Athens Elks to Host Election Night Gathering
Athens Elks will await returns tonight in their clubroom where an election party is planned with food and refreshments. Voting totals will be available as lodge officials said.
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Athens
Two Party Government Dangers Warned at Rotary Talk
Dr Carl Gustavson of Ohio University warned Athens Rotary Club that new parties may rise due to strong pressure groups. He blamed poor internal party unity and platitudes for voter cynicism and urged reforms like presidential primaries and electoral college changes to empower minority voices.
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Carl G. Gustavson
Ohio University
Athens Rotary Club
Gustavson
Coat theft sparks police probe at Roger Dean Inc
City police investigated a break in at the Roger Dean Inc motor salesroom. Reported Monday afternoon an entry through a window led to theft of two topcoats and a flight jacket belonging to employees. Chief Joseph B. Grogan led the inquiry.
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Roger Dean, Inc
Joseph B. Grogan
Chess Club Tie With Ohio State at OU Union
The Green and White Chess Club of Ohio University earned a 4.5 to 4.5 tie with Ohio State University in a nine-board match Sunday afternoon. The contest, held in the OU Union Building, previews a planned return meet. OU’s team was organized by Thomas Evans.
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Green and White Chess Club
Ohio University
Ohio State University Chess Players
OU Union
Thomas Evans
County Winners in History Test Named in Southeast Ohio
Four Southeastern Ohio communities name county winners in the fourth annual Ohio History Government and Citizenship awards. 106 high school seniors from 77 counties advance to a final OU campus exam November 17. Winners receive prize money from $100 to $10 per place.
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Southeastern
Ohio
Unio University
Southeastern Ohio
University
Athens County
Geraldine Belle Nagle
Amesville
Ames-Bern
Gallia County
Jimmy Mullineaux
Hedgewood Drive
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy
Meigs County
Jo Ann Wilson
Beech St
Middleport
Middleport High School
Vinton County
Thomas Johnston, Jr
McArthur
McArthur High School
Ohio University Fund, Inc
OU Student Injured as Car Hits Tree
An Ohio University student, James R. Barton, 32, was injured when his car crashed into a tree on the Athens State Hospital grounds after he fell from the vehicle during a late night drive. Barton, of Morris Ave and formerly of Paulding, was treated for abrasions and a back injury at the Ohio University Health Center. a passenger left the scene. A passing youth reported Barton's car had made several laps on the hospital grounds before the collision around 11:30 p.m. Root, William of Race St, was identified as the former companion. Barton had been found innocent by a mayor's court jury in a prior disorderly conduct case from Sept. 29, with Root serving as a witness.
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Ohio University
Athens State Hospital
State Highway Patrol
James R. Barton
Morris Ave
Paulding
Barton
Ohio University Health Center
Richland Ave
Crick Road
William Root
Race St
Red Cross Chapters Gather for Home Service Meeting
Representatives from 18 Red Cross chapters attend a Home Service and Claims meeting at the local Red Cross office. Ellen Biddie notes the event led by Ruth Richardson and Asbury Cecil with chapters including Washington, Monroe, Noble, Guernsey, Muskingum, Perry, Meigs, Jackson, Gallia, Lawrence, Scioto, Pike, Hocking, Fairfield, Morgan, Ross, Licking, Vinton, and Athens.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Home Service
Fairfield
Morgan, Ross, Licking
Vinton
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital Births and Dismissals
Births noted at Sheltering Arms Hospital include Mrs. Leida Frost and Mrs. Pearl OMathews in Athens areas. Dismissals list Mrs. Eljleen Gibson of Amesville and others. Transfers mention Mrs. Mona Guthrie moving to White Cross Hospital. Names appear with Route and family details in Athens region.
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Leida Frost
Frost
Opa! McBride
Athens
Pearl O’mathews
Eljleen Gibson
Amesville
Charles Linscott
the Plains, and Son
Charles Riley
Glouster, and Son
Mona Guthrie
White Cross Hospital
Raymond Misner, Jr
Margaret Roseberry
Two Auto Batteries Reported Stolen in Athens
Two motorists reported thefts of storage batteries from cars parked near their homes in Athens. John Anderson of 290 F. Strate St. and Russell Needham of 27 N. Congress reported their batteries missing after discovering them stolen from under the hoods Monday morning.
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Athens
Joseph B. Grogan
John Anderson
F. Strate St
Russell Needham
N. Congress
Two Drivers Fined After Police Arrests
Two drivers were fined Tuesday by Mayor W. P. Mickle after their arrest by city police. William B. Bright, 18, of 88 E. State St., was fined $10 and costs for failing to heed a traffic signal. The affidavit stated it was Bright's second offense. Frederick Ralph Schall, Athens Route 3, paid a fine of $5 and costs of driving without an operator's license.
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W. P. Mickle
William B. Bright
E. State St
Bright
Frederick Ralph Schall
Athens Route 3
Three Men to Be Paroled From Mansfield Reformatory
Charles Henderson of Athens Route 5 will be paroled along with William Eaton of Coshocton and Harold Carsey, as the State Pardon and Parole Commission announces parole for December 20. Henderson was convicted January 7, 1948 for manslaughter in the 1947 Athens killing of John Gwinn. Eaton pleaded guilty to a 1946 Kroger robbery with his wife, sentence 10 to 25 years. Carsey was sentenced January 14, 1950 for breaking and entering and larceny.
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Charles Henderson
Athens
Reformatory
Eaton
Kroger
Harold Carsey
Why Seen As Education Need in World
Dean George J. Kabat of Ohio University urged Kiwanis members that teaching why to do things is as essential as how and what. He warned about a missing link in education and the need for a life code to build future character, noting language barriers and literacy hinder Korea era tensions. A ladies night by the Glouster Kiwanis Club is set for Monday November 13.
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George J. Kabat
Ohio University
College of Education
Kiwanis
Berry Hotel
Korea
Glouster Kiwanis Club
Correction updates in Sharpsburg threats case hearing set
Three Sharpsburg residents faced charges filed November 1 by Goldy Burns 62 against Wade Johnson 67 with counter charges by Johnson 67 against Cecil Burns 25. Both men plead innocent to threatening in a menacing manner and a hearing is scheduled for November 9.
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Sharpsburg
Goldy Burns
Wade Johnson
Johnson
Cecil Burns
Noy
Three Check Charges Filed Against Basil Minerd Jr
Three bad check charges were filed in Mayor W. P. Mickle's court against Basil Minerd Jr whose last residence was Millfield area. Affidavits were filed by Athens merchants who cashed $25 checks for Minerd. A fourth complaint is expected. Minerd allegedly wrote the checks to himself and signed Hollis Stalder's name. He was a former employee at Stalder's Donut Shop and had blank company checks. Minerd remains at large.
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W. P. Mickle
Basil Minerd, Jr
Millfield
Athens
Minerd
Joseph B. Grogan
Hollis Stalder
Grogan
Stalder’s
Donut
Poultry Diseases Talk at Athens Grange Hall Meeting
Mahlon C. Sweet of Ohio State University will discuss poultry diseases in a 1:30 p.m. talk at the Athens Grange Hall. The third lecture in a series will use slides to cover causes spread prevention and diagnosis, said Ross Wright the county agent.
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Mahlon C. Sweet
Ohio State University Extension
Athens Grange Hall
Ross Wright
County board approves home improvements and land sale plans
Ath ens County Commission meets to fund a 3214 expenditure for the Ath ens County Children's Home improvements and to obtain plats of five sections of the home property for possible sale. Proceeds aim to fund a new home with plans to file for sale by petition in Common Pleas Court after engineering work and land descriptions are completed. Bills total 38750 with 24735 for Aid to Dependent Children and allocations for maintenance roads payroll relief and welfare administration.
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Common Pleas Court
Injured Teacher Transferred From Shelter ing Arms Hospital
Mrs Mona Guthrie a fourth grade teacher at Mechanicsburg School was struck on the head by a baton swung by a pupil on the playground. She was admitted Oct 26 at Shelter ing Arms Hospital and moved yesterday to a Columbus hospital for observation.
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Mona Guthrie
N. High St
Columbus
Sheltering Arms Hospital
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