Youth Is Turned Over To Naval Authorities
John Hirkendall, 19, Athens, refused a Naval Reserve call to active duty and was turned over to Navy authorities for being absent without leave. He was taken from United Campus Ministry sanctuary and will be shipped to Norfolk, Virginia. He had not attended drills since Sept. 1, claiming conscientious objector status, and faced orders to report for two years of active duty beginning Nov. 17. Police nabbed him on an absentee form from Norfolk routed through the Fourth Naval District.
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Athens
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Kirkendall
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Norfolk
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Parkersburg
Kirkendal
Norfolk Naval Base
N. College St
Fourth Naval District
Philadelphia
Two Arrested For Intoxicated Driving In Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant see two men held on drunken driving charges. Earl W. Wamsley, 30, was arrested by state police on a driving while intoxicated charge. James Light, 42, was arrested by the city police on a drunk driving charge.
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Point Pleasant
Earl W. Wamsley
James Light
City Poice
Fur Thieves Target Katherine Figgs Shop on Court Street
Police discovered Friday night or early Saturday a break in at Katherine Fre Ladies Apparel on Court Street. Seventeen fur coats and capes valued around 3000 dollars were taken, with inventory not yet complete. Investigators note the thieves bypassed artificial furs and used a rear truck for load, breaking a back window. a crowbar was found but fingerprinting unlikely due to glove marks. Authorities see possible link to a second break in at Cornwell's Jewelry nearby, though nothing was stolen there. No solid leads yet.
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Court Street
Fred James
Irelle Embry
James
Henry
Homemakers Hear Views On Storage
New Haven reports Miss Mary suit 2 president presided November meeting of the Rhododendron Homemaker's club with devotions led by Mrs. Charles Yonker. A Thanksgiving poem was read by Mrs. Velma Roush and another, The Trees and I, by Mrs. Albert Roush. The lesson Better Kitchen Storage was presented by Yonker amid a general discussion. Business sessions outlined topics for next year, with a White Elephant sale planned for December along with the annual Christmas dinner. Hosts were Mrs. Albert Roush and Mrs. E. T. Roush.
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New Haven
Mary Suit
Rhododendron Homemaker's Club
Charles Yonker
Velma Roush
Albert Roush
E. T. Roush
Steam From Building Triggers False Alarm At 6 30 AM
Point Pleasant volunteer firefighters rushed to a blaze call at 6 30 am during heavy traffic caused by Santa’s arrival. Smoke was reported at the Point Pleasant Hardware Building but the haze proved to be steam from ventilation. Nine firefighters responded to the alarm.
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Point Pleasant
Santa Claus
Educators to Explore Education Relevance in SEO Council Event
The Southeastern Ohio Educational Research Council hosts a two day session at Ohio University to gather area educators and students from secondary and higher education. The aim is to gauge student attitudes toward current programs and discuss potential changes. Dr. O Paul Rroaden directs the council's research efforts, with 19 counties in scope. The event features a 7 pm Wednesday general session and a 9 am Thursday student viewpoint segment, with panels and a Q and A. Lodging is arranged through Ohio University Inn.
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Southeastern Ohio Educational Research Council
Ohio University Tan
Accing
O. Paul Roaden
Ohio University College of Education
Center For
Weinfurther
Athens County
Russell A. Milliken
Cate
College of Education
Ohio University
Dean Milliken
George
Robert Malle
Belpre City
Wiliam Comelus
Steubanville
Ohio University Inn
Fire damages Moor joists at John Ekwick residence
Early Saturday a fire at the John Ekwick home on Coalville Ridge damaged Moor joists and burned into the basement. Richland Area firemen responded with 14 volunteers to extinguish the blaze after it started in the fireplace. Damage was estimated at 100 dollars.
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John Ekwick
Coalville Ridge
Richland Area
Motor Stuck Causes Smoke In Athens Basement
The Athens Fire Department responded at 12 07 p m Saturday to the Mracy Wicker ham residence 41 Mounds when she reported smoke in her basement Fire Chief Charles Wallon said a motor stuck on the furnace caused the smoke There was no fire or damage
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Athens Fire Department
Mracy Wickerham
Charles Wallon
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