Drive for City Schools Levy Approval Underway
Athens schools push two mill levy for three years to cover a budget deficit of 21 774 14. Supt. Pendry cites per pupil funds of 168 35 and compares Athens rate to statewide averages while detailing wage and cost changes since 1942 and impacts from the Daniels Cramer bill. The drive includes 30 addresses, house to house canvassing, and PTA talks.
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Athens
Harper C. Pendry
Pendry
PTA
City Board of Education
Ohio
Cub Pack 55 Awards At First Fall Meeting
Members of Cub Scout Pack 55 and families held their first fall meeting at Presbyterian Church. Awards were presented by Arthur Cornwell for advancements earned over the summer across dens 1 to 5, with Bears, Lions, Wolf, and Webelos badges, plus multiple Gold and Silver Arrows. New den mothers and five new boys joined, including Roger Risch and Tom Kyle in Den 1 and five joiners across Dens 4 and 5. Jerry Maynard received a den chief card. Den 1 had the largest attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Cornwell
Den 1
John Risch
Joe South
Gordon Edwards
John Cornwell
John Williams
Jerry Kyle
Jack White
Dick Baldwin
Den
Robert Wickham
James Wolfe
Charles Hoskins
Robert Dickens
John Thackeray
Webelos
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout
Carl Sylvester
Den 4
Gaige Paulson
Den 5
Mark Luchs
Arthur Hawkins
Ralph Nutter
William Lee
Roger Risch
Tom Kyle
David Goldberg
Olion Brown
Phil Baedecker
Jerry Maynard
Den 2
New Pack 56 Organized by Cub Scout Parents
Parents of 17 boys attended a meeting at First Methodist Church to organize Cub Scout Pack 56. Joe Mihalka, field scout executive for Athens and Meigs Counties, outlined Wolf, Bear, and Lion requirements and a follow up meeting was set for the first week of October at the church.
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First Methodist Church
Joe Mihalka
Athens
Meigs
Young Driver Fined After Tail Pass Charge
Woolley D. Perry age 24 of Athens Route 1 was fined ten dollars plus costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle after an arrest by the State Highway Patrol on a charge of passing over a yellow highway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolley D. Perry
Athens
W. P. Mickle
State Highway Patrol
Jobless Urged To Register in NEPH Drive
H H Sands urges all unemployed and physically handicapped to register with the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. Employers are asked to contact the office if they will hire handicapped but qualified workers as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week runs Oct 3 9. Fourteen handicapped persons are registered, nine veterans, with 25 others seeking work or in rehabilitation in Athens County.
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Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Officer
H. H. Sands
Sands
Athens County
BUC
Clippinger Rites Set for Otterbein Leader Walter Clippinger
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Westerville for Dr. Walter Gillan Clippinger former Otterbein College president from 1909 to 1939 and father of Ohio University chemistry professor Donald R. Clippinger. Survived by W. G. Clippinger Jr. and Mrs. John Cummins along with a sister and two brothers. he died Thursday at Miami Valley Hospital.
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Westerville
Walter Gillan Clippinger
Ohio University
Donald R. Clippinger
May Ave
Clippinger
Otterbein College
Miami Valley Hospital
W. G. Clippinger
Dayton Riser High School
John Cummins
Chagrin Falls
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Carey Strausbaugh Wilkesville. Admissions list June Morris Albany Route 2 major surgery Hazel Shellman The Plains. Other entries note births and patients in Dayton Athens and The Plains area.
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Carey Strausbaugh
Wilkesville
June Morris
Albany
Hazel Shellman
the Plains
William Carey
Dayton
Lynn Brickner
Athens
William Marcum
Carl Michael
Betty Helm
Roger Jones, Jr
Paul Oskey
Glouster
Pete Parkis Rites Scheduled for Monday
Funeral services for Pete Parkis age 59 who died Thursday at his home on Union Street will be held Monday at 10 30 a m at Jagers funeral home. The Rev James Aloopis of the Greek Orthodox Church in Columbus will officiate with burial at W Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Saturday.
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Pete Parkis
W. Union St
Jagers
James Aloopis
Columbus
Suit for Money Filed In Common Pleas Court
Frank H. LeMont Dena S. LeMont of the Management Service Co Memphis Tennessee filed a suit for money against Nemco Inc seeking 1855 79 for services rendered to prepare an efficiency plan for the Nemco plant in Memphis Tennessee The petition states the debt arose from the contract for the efficiency plan.
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Common Pleas Court
Frank H
Dena S. LeMont
The
Management Service Co
Memphis, Tenn
Nemco Inc
Nemco
Fire Chief Outlines Hazards For Athens During Fire Prevention Week
Fire Chief Clarence A. Parker warns Athens residents to follow safety rules as fire losses rise nationwide. He cites overcrowding near the campus, many flammable temporary housing units, and an undermanned department as key risks. He urges immediate alarms, proper disposal of matches and ashes, careful handling of oils, chimney checks, and orderly fire response to curb major blazes.
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Clarence A. Parker
Athens
Parker
Fire Department
Harry Dalton
Charles Dalton
Robert Liggett
Roy Robinson
Clarence Colmer
Gerald Glover
Russ Maple
Don Davis
Clyde Beasley
Curt Watson
Edward Goodwin
Students Join in Guard Drill Here
The National Guard met at the Armory Thursday night for two hours of weekly training. The first hour covered dismounted drill and inspections, followed by motor mechanics instruction for groups and extra training for mess personnel. Ohio University students in guard units, including 2nd Lt William H Henry 2nd Lt William Ashhurst S Sgt Robert Greer Pvt Eldon Roberts Pvt Richard Licht Pvt David Office and Pvt Earl Nelson, joined the winter sessions.
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National Guard
Ohio University
William H. Henry
William Ashhurst
Robert Greer
Eldon Roberts
Richard Licht
David Office
Earl Nelson
County Hives Inspected For Honeybee Disease
Athens County honeybee colonies are being inspected for American Foulbrood per Extension Agent Ross Wright. The disease spreads between colonies and kills larva after hatching. County Inspector Everett Holmes Jr reports inspections complete except in York, Dover, Ames, and Bern townships. uninspected owners should contact him immediately.
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Athens County
Ross Wright
Everett Holmes, Jr
Glouster
York
Dover
Ames
Bern Townships
Wright
Dowler and Hartley Win Marriage License in New Marshfield
Robert H. Dowler aged 26 and Lena May Hartley aged 25, both residents of New Marshfield Route 1, obtained a marriage license. The couple plans to wed in the near future.
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Robert H. Dowler
Lena May Hartley
New Marshfield
Officials approve Route 329 right of way condemnations
State officials advanced plans to obtain remaining rights of way for Route 329 from Broadwell to US 50 A at Amesville. County Engineer John Dowler said construction could start once all parcels are secured, with condemnation possible if owners resist, and aims to complete the project this year.
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Broadwell
Amesville
John Dowler
Earl Reed
Charles A. Ferguson
Gordon B. Gray
Athens County
Dowler
Court House
Reet
September records extremes and rainfall totals in month summary
Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reports September as a month of extremes with a high of 91 degrees on the 3rd and a low of 39 on the 27th. Rainfall totaled 5.05 inches as rivers rose to 865 feet after cresting at 9.2. October opens with mixed sun and clouds after 17 clear days and six cloudy days in September.
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C. N. France
Hocking
Two Crashes Reported Near Athens Early Friday
State Highway Patrol reports two separate Friday crashes near Athens. Gerald Wiseman aged 24 escaped injury when his car rolled over on Route 33 north of the city after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel. Later on Richland Avenue a truck driven by Dennis Hixon struck the rear of a preceding truck driven by Harry Meldrim, causing minor damage. no injuries were reported.
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Route 33
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Gerald Wiseman
W. Union St
Richland Ave
Dennis Hixon
Harry Meldrim
Logan
GOP Meeting Here Tuesday Is Postponed
Plans for the Athens County Republican dinner on Oct. 5 were postponed by Ray Bobo due to a scheduling conflict. Sen. John Bricker was to speak at Berry Hotel, but was already booked for Michigan on that date. A new local meeting time will be announced.
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Athens County
Ray Bobo
Berry Hotel
Sen
John Bricker
Bobo
Senator Bricker
Michigan
Pep Assembly at Athens High Boosts Bull Dogs Before Nelsonville Game
Athens High School students packed the morning pep rally to urge the Bull dogs to a third win over the Nelsonville Greyhounds. Assistant coach Fred Swearingen gave a pep talk as Ohio University voice professor P. L. Peterson performed two songs. Cheerleaders led the rousing cheers while student body president Margaret Scott presided and announced details.
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Nelsonville Greyhounds
Athens High School
Fred Swearingen
Athens Bulldogs
P. L. Peterson
Ohio University
Lehman
Kern
Margaret Scott
Stewart Rome Canaan Band Boosters Meet Monday
The Stewart Rome Canaan Band Boosters plan a Monday 7:30 p m meeting in the high school Home Economics Department with refreshments to be served as announced today.
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Stewart
Rome-Canaan
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