Gambling probe ordered by Athens County judge
Judge Roy D. Williams charged the October grand jury to probe rumors of gambling in the county including schemes of chance numbers racket and slot machines. The probe follows slot machine raids and contrasts with a May inquiry that found no commercialized gambling. The judge listed juror candidates from Athens Nelsonville Coolville and Circle Hill, with L. W. Roberts as foreman.
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Athens County
Roy D. Williams
Gordon B. Gray
Williams
Gray
L. W. Roberts
Foreman
Athens
E. R. Eddy
Harry Davis
Nelsonville
Paul Hatch
Coolville
W. A. Barnhill
Guysville
Jake Hawk
Mabel Smith
Wanda Tedrick
Carrie Swearinger
Coolville Rfc
Harry Townsend
Kathryn McDaniel
Circle Hill
Virginia Kim
Carrie Hill
C. H. Harris
Byron A. Wolfe
Car Strikes School Bus No One Hurt
An Athens driver Bud Everett White 37 Maplewood Drive crashed into a school bus on South Canaan Road. The bus driver George S. Sayler 49 and 39 children aboard were uninjured. Other weekend crashes reported include a Saturday side swipe near Hamden, a Sunday rear crash on Richland Ave, and a Sunday rear-end collision on Route 50 A with no serious injuries.
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Athens
Canaan
State Highway Patrol
Bud Everett White
Maplewood Drive
White
George S. Sayler
Stewart
Hamden
Glendon Waugh
Marion
Waugh
Fred Parker Cant
Dundas
McArthur
John Crow
Gerald W. Goodwin
Oxford
Richland Ave
C. A. Robinson
Two Hurt in City Crashes and Arrests Made
Two persons were injured and two more under arrest after city traffic crashes over the weekend. James Carbaugh 30 Athens Route 4 was pinned between two cars at a Court St service station suffering leg injuries. Wilma Ruth 15 New Marshfield Route 2 had a leg laceration and head bruise in a collision on W Union St. An arrest list includes Orville Heightland 30 Athens Route 3 charged with permitting an unlicensed minor to operate a car and a 16 year old with operating without a license who was turned over to juvenile authorities. Heightland also faces assault and battery claims after his wife alleged he struck her with a flashlight. Marquis Ross 49 New Marshfield Route 2 drove a car that struck a parked car owned by Lawrence Fill 29 Athens Route 2 after claiming blinded by oncoming lights.
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James Carbaugh
Athens
Court St
Wilma Ruth
New Marshfield
W. Union St
Carbaugh
Orville Heightland
Joseph B. Grogan
Heightland
Grogan
N. Court St
Coolville Woman Emma Noyes Dies at 83
Emma Rachel Noyes 83 lifelong Coolville resident died Sunday at Clyde Watkins residence. Survived by four daughters Mary Arledge Clara Sanderson Grace Stewart Catherine Mitchell. Husband predeceased. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Vanderhoof Church with interment beside the church. Visitation at White Funeral Home and church one hour before services.
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Coolville
Emma Rachel Noyes
Clyde Watkins
Mary Arledge
Clara Sanderson
Canal Winchester
Grace Stewart
Springfield
Catherine Mitchell
Columbus
Messinger
Vanderhoof
White Funeral Home
Certa-Vin Claims Incredibly Fast Belly Relief in Athens
Thousands flock to buy Certa-Vin in Athens due to claimed dramatic reduction of gas and bloat. Advertised testimonials praise immediate waist reductions and relief from upset stomachs, with notes on added vitamins and energy from the medicine's ingredients.
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Athens
Plains Girl Joins Women's Army Corps
Dorothy Janice Sparks 18 of Athens Route 2 was sworn into the Women's Army Corps in Marietta and will report to Camp Lee Va for basic training. A Plains High School graduate of 1948, she hopes to become an X Ray technician or possibly join the WAC Band.
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Dorothy Janice Sparks
William A. Sparks
Athens
Women's Army Corps
Marietta
Camp i Lee
Miss Sparks
the Plains High School
Seattle
Mary Elizabeth Hartley
Athens County
WAC
Elementary Education Workshop Set for 15 Week Schedule
A weekly 15 week workshop on elementary education will start with an initial meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Room 207, Putnam Hall. Led by W. A. Yauch of Ohio University, it carries three credits as Education 209 and can count toward bachelor’s or master’s degrees. Registration closes October 4.
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Putnam Hall
W. A. Yauch
Ohio University
Mrs. Roxie Kille Dies at Pennsville
Roxie Mc Vey Kille, 67, of Pennsville Route 1, wife of Howard Kille, daughter of Dave and Ann McVey, died Sunday. Reared in Sharpsburg, she lived in Marion for years. Funeral held Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. at Fawcett Stone funeral home by Rev. Virgil Close. Burial in Chesterhill Cemetery.
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Pennsville
Roxie McVey Kille
Howard Kille
Dave
Ann McVey
Traffic fines levied after city court arrests
Two men faced fines in Mayor W. P. Mickle's court after weekend traffic offenses. James L. Scott, 23, of Wheelersburg Route 1, paid $5 for failing to stop at an intersection, while Rex Lamb, 19, of 134 Morris Ave., was fined $5 plus costs for operating a vehicle with insufficient brakes. Both were arrested by city police.
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W. P. Mickle
James L. Scott
Wheelersburg
Rex Lamb
Morris Ave
New Residences Listed In City Building Permits
August and September building permits totaled 37 250 dollars and 29 925 dollars with many residential and commercial remodels. Notable entries include Irma Voigt and Edith Wray building a 20 000 dollar residence at 27 Elmwood Drive and multiple additions and garages by listed residents and firms.
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Daniel A. Pierce
Irma Voigt
Edith Wray
Elmwood Drive
Athens
N. McKinley
Harvey Baker
E. State
Harry Hope
W. Union
Frank Grim
Frozen Food Bank
EF. State St
Earl Mathews
A. D. Townsend
W. State
St. Paul’s Church
Lash St
R. W. Jones
Lincoln
Glen Mingus
Charles St
George Rowan
Gros
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Mr and Mrs Donald Turrill Millfield Route 1 welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Herbert Cross Harrisonville Route 1 welcome a son. ADMITTED Wilbu Conkey Albany major surgery. Leo W Dudgeon Carpenter major surgery. Patricia Prattt Athens Route 5 surgery. Mrs Roberta Lewis Athens surgery. Peter Verba secretary medical. DISMISSED Mrs Richard Guseman Athens Route 3 and son. Edward Kurtzman Glouster Mrs Hazel Cullum Athens Mrs Evelyn Jeffers Athens Route 5. Mrs Jack Scott Athens and daughter James Carbaugh Athens Route 5.
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Donald Turrill
Millfield
Herbert Cross
Harrisonville
Glen Junod
Athens
Wilbu ® Conkey
Albany
Leo W. Dudgeon
Carpenter
Patricia Prattt
Roberta Lewis
Peter Verba
Secretar
Richard Guseman
Chesterhill Woman Dies at Age 31
Chesterhill Marie Duncan 31 of Chesterhill Route 2 died Saturday evening in Athens after a five year illness. She was daughter of Harvey and Bertha Hogsett Duncan and survived by five brothers Cal Theodore Rich ard Leland Herbert two sisters Mrs Sayers and Mrs Ruth Chaukey. Funeral services Tuesday 1 p.m. at Joy Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Virgil Close. Friends may call at Fawcett Stone funeral home.
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Chesterhill
Marie Duncan
Athens
Miss Duncan
Harvey
Bertha Hogsett Duncan
Cal
Theodore
Richard
Leland
Herbert
Cambridge
Sayers
Ruth Chaukey
Roseville
Joy Methodist Church
Virgil Close
Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home
Police Arrest Two on Intoxication Charges
An Athens man was fined $10 and costs Sunday when arraigned in Mayor W. P. Mickle's court on intoxication. A Jackson resident forfeited bond after missing a similar court appearance. Joe H. Robie, 19, 33 W State St, pleaded guilty and paid his fine. Herman E. Keller of Jackson forfeited a $20 bond after Friday arrest.
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Athens
W. P. Mickle
Jackson
Joe H. Robie
W. State St
Herman E. Keller
Infant Son Dies in Bartlett Birth
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Verle Clark of Bartlett died at birth Monday morning. The couple mourns the loss as they await funeral arrangements.
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Bartlett
Verle Clark
Torch Resident Viola Anderson Dies After Illness
Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. for Viola Anderson 54 who died Saturday after an extended illness. She lived in Torch 25 years and is survived by husband Rex, son William J. Anderson Huntington W Va, and three stepchildren plus nine grandchildren and multiple siblings. Burial details not provided.
Weekend Weather Brings Ideal Conditions In Athens
Athens enjoyed clear skies and warm weekend temperatures with a Saturday low of 34 rising to 79.5 and a Sunday high of 79. The morning low dipped to 39 and today the thermometer reached 58 with partly cloudy skies. The Hocking River read 2.65 feet on Sunday and 2.62 feet this morning.
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Athens
Hocking
Four Adults Named in Athens Area Records
Charles Francis Barnhart aged 26 of Athens Route 4 and Maxine Louise Jarvis 18 of Athens are identified. Robert William Horn 32 of Corning and Maxine Holbert 39 of Gloucester appear in the same notice.
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Charles Francis Barnhart
Athens
Maxine Louise Jarvis
Robert William Horn
Corning
Maxine Holbert
Glouster
Chauncey Grounds Beautified At Sugar Creek School
Sugar Creek School grounds are being beautified with evergreen plantings funded by the School Community Club. The club, formed two years ago, has also painted shelves and bought four band instruments, with future fundraisers planned. Mary B. Sycks is president and plans for an Oct 3 meeting at 7 30 p.m. at the school.
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Chauncey
Sugar Creek School
School Community Club
Sugar Creek
Mary B. Sycks
Gladys Simpkins
County School Scholarship Plan Formed
Mrs. Anna C. Rose chairs the Athens County Education Association scholarship committee to fund higher education. One outstanding student from each county high school will receive a May certificate toward college costs, chosen by school faculty and principals. Funds come from a free will collection at March meetings, divided by number of high schools. Two junior awards pins per school will be presented. The committee includes Carrye Smith Lois Glancy and O F Kiracore with Mrs Rose serving as secretary treasurer.
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Anna C. Rose
Athens County Education Association
United States
Rose
Association
Carrye Smith
Jacksonville-Trimble
Lois Glancy
New Marshfield
O. F. Kiracore
Coolville
Golden Anniversary Observed by Olbers
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olbers of Taylor Ridge celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday with a visit from friends who brought gifts. Mrs. Olbers is recovering from a fractured hip sustained several months ago.
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Chauncey
Fred Olbers
Taylor Ridge
Olbers
Millfield Needle Club to Meet at Cottage Tea Room
Mrs. Ida Hill will entertain members of the Millfield Needle Club with a luncheon on Wednesday night at the Cottage Tea room in Athens.
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Chauncey
Mrs. Ida Hill
Millfield Needle Club
Cottage
Athens
Chalfants Celebrate 43rd Anniversary at Taylor Ridge Home
Mr and Mrs Perry Chalfant marked their forty third wedding anniversary this week with family at their Taylor Ridge residence.
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Chauncey
Mrs
Perry Chalfant
Taylor Ridge
Guests of Morgan and Love Families Visit Jacobs Ave
Mr and Mrs Eu gene Morgan and daughter Donna hosted guests Mr and Mrs Gilbert Love from Columbus. The visitors stayed with their relatives Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan on Jacobs Ave.
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Chauncey
Eugene Morgan
Donna
Gilbert Love
Columbus
Henry Morgan
Jacobs Ave
Senate panel defers action on rivers and harbors bill
The Senate Public Works Committee again deferred action Saturday on amendments to the House passed rivers and harbors and flood control authorization bill.
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Washington
Senate Public Works Committee
Funeral Services Held For James Sawyer 75
The Rev. Gilbert Courtney conducted funeral services for James Sawyer, 75, at Trimble on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Courtney Zenovia Courtney and Lucy Harvey sang. Burial was at Maplewood. Sawyer leaves his wife Hattie and several children and siblings.
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Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney
Church of Christ
James Sawyer
Trimble
Courtney
Zenovia Courtney
Lucy Harvey
Maplewood
Sawyer
Hattie
Rummage Sale Planned by Chauncey-Naomi Class
The Chauncey-Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church plans a rummage sale at City Hall in Athens on Friday October 7 at 9 a.m. People with articles to donate are asked to call Mrs Thelma Linscott or Mrs Ida Davies.
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Chauncey
Naomi
The
Plains Methodist Church
City Hall
Athens
Thelma Linscott
Ida Davies
Chauncey Auxiliary Meeting Set Tuesday Night
Chauncey Auxiliary of United Mine Workers will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Jessie Johnson's home 28 Lexington Ave. Members asked to contribute a prize package. Refreshments will be potluck.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Auxiliary
United Mine Workers
Jessie Johnson
Lexington Ave
Moore Return From Columbus Visit
Mr. Harry Moore of The Plains has returned from a visit in Columbus with her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore and other relatives.
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Chauncey
Harry Moore
Plains
Columbus
Robert Moore
WONDER SALVE Promises Relief From Skin Irritations
No matter how long you have suffered from itching psoriasis eczema infections or athlete's foot you can get wonderful results from ONDER SALVE a wartime developed product for the home. No acids alcohol or painful application. White pain relieving antiseptic. Sold in Athens by local druggists.
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Athens
Gallaher, Quick
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
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H. G, Householder
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