District FFA Meeting Draws About 200 Members
Approximately 200 Future Farmers of America attended the district meeting at the Athens Grange Hall. The event featured an officers training school where local leaders met with teachers to discuss leadership qualities. District officers elected for the next year were Carl Gillespie of Gallipolis as president, Lawrence Smith of Vincent as vice president, Eddie Lindimore, Maria McConnelsville as secretary, Ernest Kyle of Albany as treasurer, and Robert Robinson of Stockport as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Athens Grange Hall
Carl Gillespie
Gallipolis
Lawrence Smith
Vincent
Eddie Lindimore
Maria McConnelsville
Ernest Kyle
Albany
Robert Robinson
Stockport
Col Seaman Heads ROTC Staff at OU
Lt. Col. Olen J. Seaman assumed duties as professor of military science and tactics at Ohio University. He arrives from Greece where he served with the Joint Military Aid Mission and previously held posts with the Greece advisory group and Turkey office. He is a West Point graduate of 1937 and has WWII service under Gen. Omar Bradley. He replaces Lt. Col. Harold Kelly who moves to Fort Meade as staff officer for Second Army ROTC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen J. Seaman
Ohio University
Col. Seaman
Athens
Ohio
Greece
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
Seaman
Command and General Staff College
Ft. Leavenworth
Kans
Infantry School
Fort Benning
Washington, D. C
Omar Bradley
12Th Army Group
Turkey
Pms&t
Army
Harold Kelly
Fort Meade
C&SOE Announces Two Industrial Representatives Appointed
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co names two industrial representatives. Clifford F. Williams of Nelsonville serves the Athens Nelsonville Middleport Gallipolis division. Robert L. Gaus of Chillicothe joins the Chillicothe Circleville Jackson division. Evan Williams moves from Athens to Columbus as assistant industrial sales manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Athens
Clifford F. Williams
Nelsonville
Athens- Nelsonville - Middleport
Gallipolis
Chillicothe-Circleville-Jackson
Chillicothe
Robert L. Gaus
Evan Williams
Columbus
$100 Stolen From OU Health Center Room
Police report a theft of $100 from the room of Dr. Belle Matyas at the Ohio University Health Center. The money vanished from a pocket book in a drawer. A stranger was seen in the building around 12 30 p m and is believed to be the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Health Center
Joseph McBride
Belle Matyas
Nixon to Address Voters During Athens Stop
Ray Bobo announces Nixon will arrive in Athens from Logan at 4 55 p m and depart at 5 15 p m with a 20 minute speech from the rear platform of the train at the Athens depot Mrs Nixon will accompany him on the train The stop forms part of an 11 stop Ohio tour beginning Oct 7 in Steubenville with further appearances in Coshocton Newark Zanesville Canton Lima Wapakoneta Bellefontaine Lancaster Logan and Athens before Pennsylvania travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Richard Nixon
Ray Bobo
Athens County
Republican Executive Committee
Bobo
Nixon
Logan
Ohio
California
Steubenville
Coshocton
Newark
Zanesville
Canton
Lima
Wapakoneta
Bellefontaine
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Nineteen Athens County Men Inducted Into Army
Nineteen Athens County men were inducted today for the October draft quota, bringing total local board inductions to 396. They departed by bus for Fort Hayes at 7 10 a m, after pre induction exams held Wednesday. Names include William C Fish Wilbur R Windland Richard A Mayle Roy E Stimel William D Howard Dallas M Forbes Lantz Wheaton Virgil L Frost Charles H Mc Mullen Kenneth R Wood Robert D Rutter Charles A Leffler Dwight E Sanborn Harry E Hunkerford Bobby F Tewksbury William W Goodman Richard E Searles Rodney E Newman and others from Athens Nelsonville The Plains Glouster Millfield Albany and Buchtel. The Gideon Society gave Bibles and the American Legion post supplied cigarets candy and magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens
John J. Lavelle
William C. Fish
Wilbur R. Windland
Guysville
Richard A. Mayle
Stewart
Roy E. Stimel
William D. Howard
Dallas M. Forbes
Nelsonville
Lantz Wheaton
Virgil L. Frost
Charles H. McMullen
Kenneth R. Wood
Robert D. Rutter
Charles A. Leffler
Dwight E. Sanborn
Millfield
Harry E. Hunkerford
Bobby F. Tewksbury
Albany
William W. Goodman
the Plains
Richard E. Searles
Glouster
Rodney E. Newman
Buchtel
Gideon Society
E. T. Crossen
The
American Legion
Southeast Ohio Public Health Meet Planned in Marietta
The SEO Health Unit hosts its annual Southeast District meeting at the American Legion Hall in Marietta on Friday with about 100 members. The day opens at 9:30 a.m. after 9:00 a.m. registration, features a constitutional adoption, nominating committee, and a program led by C. M. Robinson, then seven section meetings led by Ohio Department of Health staff Max L. Bunce Richard T. Johnson and Earl E. Trunick, plus Sally Waller. An afternoon general session will elect new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio Public Health Association
American Legion Hall
Marietta
C. M. Robinson
Southeastern Ohio
Ohio Department of Health
Athens
Max L. Bunce
Richard T. Johnson
Earl E. Trunick
Sally Waller
Mother of OU Professor Dies Unexpectedly in Baltimore
Mrs. William Andersch 75 mother of Dr. Elizabeth Andersch associate professor of the Ohio University School of Dramatic Art and Speech died while visiting with her daughter in Baltimore Maryland. Born in Grand Rapids Michigan she moved to Athens in 1943 and lived at 75 Elmwood Ave. She belonged to St Pauls Church in Athens. Burial will be in Rock Island Illinois with other arrangements pending.
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William Andersch
Elizabeth Andersch
Ohio University School of Dramatic Art
Marie Andersch
Baltimore
Andersch
Grand Rapids
Mich
Athens
Elmwood Ave
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Rock Island
Births at The Plains Mother Welcomes Daughter
Mr and Mrs Curtis Robbins of The Plains announce a daughter. Radcliff Hughes of Athens admitted. Mrs Luella Moody of Millfield admitted. Mrs Ann Slater and James Coen Jr of Athens dismissed. Mrs Gertrude Harold of Zaleski listed on the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Robbins
the Plains
Radcliff Hughes
Athens
Luella Moody
Millfield
Ann Slater
James Coen, Jr
Gertrude Harold
Zaleski
District Nurse to Attend State Health Conference
Margaret Maxwell of South Athens will attend a Lake Hope conference for public health nursing supervisors from across the state. She will join a panel on using staff conferences in a local health department. About 60 participants are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Maxwell
Southeastern Ohio
Ohio Department of Health
Athens
Lake Hope
Tax suit filed against Katie Davidson property in Glouster
County Treasurer Edward Lasch filed in Common Pleas Court a charge of delinquent payment against Katie Davidson or her unknown heirs. A total of $180.61 and accrued taxes, penalties and interest are due on the property in Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lasch
Common Pleas Court
Katie Davidson
Glouster
A W Kasler Dies at 77 in Athens Area
A W Kasler 77 of Athens Route 1 died Thursday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a heart attack. He worked at the Hocking Mine as superintendent and stationary engineer for 25 years and also at the Bank of Athens. Survived by second wife Letha, three sons, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, a brother and a sister. Funeral Sunday at First Christian Church with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
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A. W. Kasler
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Hooper Ridge
First Christian Church
Paramathia Lodge 25
F&am
Order of Eastern Star
Letha M. Kasler
Vaughn
Clifton
Clinton
San Bernadino
Calif
Jesse Easler
Duncan Falls
Frances Clark
Trimble
Nellie
Don
Edith Sauer
Joe B. Maffett
James L. Hyde
West Union St
Friends
Dowler - Ferguson - Hughes Funeral Home
New England Native Dies at 91 in Florida Home
Marvin M. Linscott, 91, died Wednesday at his daughter’s home in St. Petersburg Florida. Born in New England and long a resident of Athens County he was a Methodist. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Fauna Ricketts Mrs Helen Smith and Mrs Susie Cornes a son Marshal Linscott 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. His wife Addie Ogg Linscott and a son Dalton Linscott are deceased. Services Sunday at 2 pm at Sand Rock Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday 3 pm at the Arthur Cornes home in Little Hocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin M. Linscott
Fauna Ricketts
St. Petersburg
Fla
Linscott
New England
Athens County
Methodist Church
Ricketts
Helen Smith
Susie Cornes
Little Hocking
Marshal Linscott
Pittsburgh
Addie Ogg Linscott
Dalton Linscott
Sand Rock
Arthur Cornes
Logan man fined for lacking operator license
Kenneth Hurt, 24, Columbus, received a $5 fine plus costs from Logan Mayor Roger Friend on a charge of failing to have an operator's license. The arrest was made by the State Highway Patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Hurt
Columbus
Logan
Roger Friend
State Highway Patrol
Rain Returns After 12 Days Near Athens
The first rain in 12 days fell on Athens and nearby areas bringing relief to farmers and rural schools. Albany students reported yesterday off due to water shortages with classes expected to resume today. The storm brought thunder and lightning but no reported electrical damage. Cr L Colmar noted rain about .06 inch, first since Sept 20, with heavier rain in outlying areas. Temperatures hit 86 in Athens yesterday, 66 at 11 am today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Albany
Cr. L. Colmar
Hamley Run
Immunization Schedule Set For Schools
County health commissioner Dr. H G Southard announced the annual immunization program for Athens County schools. Nurses Mrs. Lucille Scott Mrs. Julia Smith and Mrs. Phyllis Jackson assist with free diphtheria and smallpox vaccines, mainly for first graders, at multiple schools from Oct 6 through Oct 13 with materials supplied by the Ohio Department of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Southard
Athens County
Southard
Lucille Scott
Julia Smith
Phyllis Jackson
Ohio Department of Health Laboratory
New Marshfield
Albany
Stewart School
Carthage
Coolville
Hockingport
Nelsonville
Athens Township
Shade School
High School Debate Clinic Scheduled on OU Campus
Athens High School and Ohio University Speech Department team up for a debate clinic and tournament at the university on Oct. 18. Debaters will be chosen from the Public Affairs Club. new AHL National Forensic League officers are Clark Higgins president Ann Guerra secretary and Carol Blosser treasurer. The year’s topic is global cooperation into a Federal Union of All Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Speech Department
Athens High School
Clayton Smith
AHL
National Forensic League
Clark Higgins
Ann Guerra
Carol Blosser
U.S
Union of All Nations
Soldier Arrives with 655 Far East Passengers
Among Ohio soldiers aboard the Navy transport Frederick Funston scheduled to dock Friday in Seattle with 655 passengers from the Far East is Pfc. Leo W. Hixson of Athens Route 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ohio
Frederick Funston
Far East
Ig Pfc
Leo W. Hixson
Athens
Marriage License for Levi Olmstead and Syble Goudy
Levi Olmstead of Middleport and Syble Goudy of Athens obtained a marriage license. The filing lists Olmstead as 32 and Goudy as 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Olmstead
Middleport
Syble Goudy
Athens
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