Fall forest fires stay below average in district
District fire warden Ed Chesser reports 11 fires so far this fall burning 10.1 acres with the largest blaze in Washington County consuming five acres of brush. Fires spread across Athens Hocking Meigs Morgan and Perry counties as weather remains mild. He cites early reporting and favorable conditions as cutting danger, urging permits outside towns until December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Chesser
Washington County
Athens
Hocking
Meigs, Morgan
Chester
Department of Natural Resources
Two Probations Result From October Grand Jury
Two defendants from the October term pleaded guilty and were placed on probation by Common Pleas Judge John Bol. Juanita Carr of The Plains received five years of probation with standard terms after a wound intent charge. Robert Michael Caine Jr. of Avon Lake drew three years for auto larceny. Both officials urged probation. With these cases removed, seven October grand jury cases remain in the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
John Bolin
Juanita Carr
The
Plains
Harold Shields
Homer B. Gall Jr
Robert Michael Caine Jr
Avon Lake
Property transfer between Stella Darnell and Robert O Hawk
Stella Darnell of Athens County conveys lots 277 278 and 279 in Athens to Robert O Hawk of The Plains. Property details indicate a deed transfer between named individuals within the Athens area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Darnell
Athens County
Robert O. Hawk
the Plains
Athens
UN Study Teaches Ohio University Second Graders About Rights
A second grade class at Ohio University elementary school studied United Nations aims and the rights of non white people. A guidance class joined to hear pupil reactions to different races and discuss how problems can be solved through UN processes. Students learned the UN structure including General Assembly and Security Council and viewed posters on UNICEF and UNESCO.
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Ohio University
Florence Vilmann
United Nations
General Assembly
Security Council
Economic and Social Council
Delegate Council
Unicef
Unesco
UNICEF Topic OF Winning Essay In AHS Contest
Beckle Biges won a 400 word essay on UNICEF in an Athens High School United Nations Day contest with 120 students submitting entries. The League of Women Voters sponsored the event and UNICEF is described with its five aid types and global reach including postwar relief in Europe Africa the Middle East and Latin America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicef
Beckle Biges
Athens High School
James Sens
Europe
Africa
Middle East
Latin America
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
United Nations
United States
Hospital Admissions and Discharges At Shelterings Arms
Mrs Susan Dudash of Athens Route 5 Mrs Mabel Lindsey of Athens Route 1 Carol Scheerschmidt of Radcliff Mrs Lawrence Dupler of Athens admitted. Floyd Buck Athens Mrs Joseph Barnett Athens Route 4 and daughter Mrs Lena Tom Athens dismissed. Blood used one pint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Dudash
Athens
Mabel Lindsey
Carol Scheerschmidt
Radcliff
Lawrence Dupler
Floyd Buck
Joseph Barnett
Lena Tom
Graveside rites held for Stewart infant
Graveside services were conducted by the Rev. Joe B. Maffett Tuesday morning at Stewart Cemetery for Ralph Edward Smith infant son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith Stewart. The baby died shortly after birth Monday in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy McGill Stewart and Mr and Mrs Richard Smith Reedsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Maffett
Stewart Cemetery
Ralph Edward Smith
Ralph Smith
Stewart
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Roy McGill
Stewart A
Richard Smith
Reedsville
Forfeit Bonds In Municipal Court Cases
Two drivers cited by the State Highway Patrol forfeited bonds in Municipal Court Monday. Thomas Harold Coffman, 33, Athens Route 3, no operator's license, 26 dollars. Tina M. Mazzei, 43, Nutter Fork, W Va., speeding, 21 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Thomas Harold Coffman
Athens
Tina M. Mazzei
Nutter Fork
W. Va
Man posts bond after stop sign citation
Richard Schloss of 70 Hudson Ave pleaded innocent in municipal court after a police stop sign ticket. He posted an $11 bond to appear in court Thursday.
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Richard Schloss
Hudson Ave
Marietta teen fined for parking within intersection
Timothy Porter 18 of Marietta was fined $10 and costs in Athens County Court after a State Highway Patrol arrest for parking in an intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Porter
Marietta
Athens County
Cort
State Highway Patrol
Inter
Fair and Warmer Weather Inland in Athens Tuesday
Weather notes from Athens report a 10 am temperature of 58 after a 40 degree early low. Monday reached 71 with light rain forecast for Tuesday. Rural Hamley Run logged a low of 39 and a high of 70 yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Hamley Run
Rotary Seen As Force For Peace
Hayward W. Strecker district governor told the Athens Rotary Club that 509000 Rotary members in 123 countries can aid world peace. He noted 11000 clubs operate with local autonomy, growth shifting focus internationally amid rising tension. Over the past year 300 new clubs formed in 43 countries and four regions joined Rotary. The annual banquet at Ohio University's Baker Center is set for next Monday at 6 p.m. with no noon meeting.
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Rotary
Hayward W. Strecker
Marietta
Athens
Rotary Club
Strecker
Rotary International
Ohio University
Baker Center
Monitoring it Topic For Class
The lesson for firemen police and civil defense officials Tuesday night uses radiological monitoring kits. Army Capt Henry R Shelton of Ohio University directs the class which will split into three groups for hands on radiological detection training. Athens civil defense holds two monitoring kits with monitors and dosimeters for short and long term radiation measurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Henry R. Shelton
Ohio University
Athens’ Civil Defense Unit
Roger Jones Jr
Shelton
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