Plea Change Slated in Shooting Case
Willie C. Dobbins faces a plea of guilty to shooting with intent to wound in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He earlier denied shooting with intent to kill and was indicted on three counts. The incident involved firing at his daughter Sylvia and her friend Mayford Cook as they fled on a motorcycle last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie C. Dobbins
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Dobbins
R. D. Williams
R. W. Finsterwald
O. F. Rowland
Sylvia
Mayford Cook
Cook
Theme Set for 52nd Southeastern Ohio Education Meeting
The Southeastern Ohio Education Association announces its 52nd annual session in October with the theme Moulding Our Nation's Future. The event features dinners at First Methodist Church and Howard Hall, talks by NYU educators on human relations and education, and a full slate of sectional meetings led by university and college educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Ohio Education Association
First Methodist Church
Howard Hall
Alonzo F. Myers
Department of Higher Education
New York University
Ethel J. Alphenfels
Memorial Auditorium
Harold Benjamin
College of Education
University of Maryland
Alphenfels
Myers
Nilkanth Chavre
Unesco
India
Red Cross
Neal E. Glenn
Ohio University
H. R. Cotterman
Capital University
Irma E. Voigt
Manuel Barkan
Asst
Ohio State University
Galen Starr Ross
Dewey F. Barich
Kent State University
James Grimm
Hamilton Public Schools
Harm Harms
Sarah C. Stevenson
Rio Grande College
Dora V. Smith
University of Minnesota
Edwin J. Taylor
College of Applied Science
W. A. Goedicke
Ralph E. Bender
Route 33 Project Slated For Completion Nov 15
The South Y to Meigs County line asphalt road will finish by November 15 at a cost of 363000, 11000 over estimate due to two bad slips on Morris on hill. Guard rails rise, seeding set for Oct 30, and culverts extended on 6.25 mile Route 33 section near Meigs Athens line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Walter Douglass
Morrison Hill
Meigs
Athens County
State Patrol Reports 10 More Crashes and 11 Arrests
Ten more area traffic accidents were reported today by the State Highway Patrol, with no injuries. The patrol also logged 11 weekend arrests on Route 33 and nearby roads, plus fines for speeding and related offenses in several cities including Albany Chauncey and Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Patrol
State Highway Patrol
Death claims Mrs. Palmer at age 89 in Athens
Emma Roach Palmer, 89, lifelong Athens resident, died Sunday night at 28 North College Street after months of illness. She was a charter member and secretary of the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem, with ties to the Pallas Club and First Methodist Church. Survived by daughter Edith LeRoy and son H. D. Palmer, service Tuesday at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Kellogg and Eastern Star involvement. flowers omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Roach Palmer
Athens
N. College St
Alonzo L
Maria Childs Roach
Eastern Star
White Shrine of Jerusalem
James A. Palmer
J. Alonzo Palmer
Paramathia Lodge to Confer Entered Apprentice Degree
Paramathia Lodge 25 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m to confer the Entered Apprentice degree under W O Rose who is announced as master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramathia Lodge
W. O. Rose
J. E. Johnson Dies Sunday at Son's Home in Athens
James E. Johnson 61 died suddenly Sunday at his son Ray Johnson’s home 12 Lloyd St after a four year illness. A lifelong Athens County resident he worked with Dover Township and Athens County road crews and later with McBee Co for 12 years retiring four years ago. Survived by another son Frank N. Johnson, granddaughter Sharon Ann Johnson, sister Cynthia Harvey and brothers Dan and Homer Johnson. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Dowler and Ferguson funeral home, Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial in McDougal Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Johnson
Ray Johnson
Lloyd St
Athens County
Mr. Johnson
Dover Township
McBee Co
Johnson
Chauncey Church of Christ
Grace
Ray
Frank N. Johnson
Sharon Ann Johnson
Athens
Cynthia Harvey
Dan
Homer Johnson
Chauncey
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
Gilbert Courtney
McDougal Cemetery
Samuel Bail Dies at 82 in Carthage Home
Samuel Bail 82 died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Pearl Buck 161 Morris Ave. He lived in Lottridge his entire life. Survived by son Gilbert Bail of Garden, W Va, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Wife Sarah and five daughters preceded him in death. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Presbyterian Church Carthage officiated by Rev N L Russell. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Wooley funeral home until noon Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bail
Pearl Buck
Morris Ave
Bail
Lottridge
Wooley Funeral Home
Progress on polio cases reported in Athens County
Three polio patients out of six in Athens County are convalescing at home per a Health Department statement endorsed by Dr. H. G. Southard. The returning patients are Pamela Kay Barnhill of Athens Sharon Walker of Chauncey and Patricia Munden of Glouster. Remaining patients are hospitalized: John Bardin of Athens Route 1 at Cleveland Hospital Charles Patton Jr of Glouster and Barbara Hull of Nelsonville at Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens City-County
H. G. Southard
Pamela Kay Barnhill
Athens
Sharon Walker
Chauncey
Patricia Munden
Glouster
John Bardin
Athens Route 1, In Cleveland Hospital; Charles Patton, Jr., Glouster
Barbara Hull
Nelsonville
Children’s Hospital, Columbus
Local Residents Named in Pair Bonded Notices
Charles Edson Burchfield, 21, Barberton and Caryol Ann Bean, 19, Millfield Route 1, cited in a relationship notice. Everett L. Bowmaster, 50, and Mabel T. Baird, 59, both of Athens, listed in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edson Burchfield
Barberton
Caryol Ann Bean
Millfield
Everett L. Bowmaster
Mabel T. Baird
Athens
Weather Darkens As Monday Brings Lower Temperatures
The day wore a blue mood with a dismal sky and a morning low of 43. Sunday reached 61, while last night dipped to 42. Weather observer Mrs. C N France notes Saturday’s high 50 and low 37 as the Hocking River stays at 3.40 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. France
Hocking
Youthful pupils explore nature at West Side School
Second graders under Mrs Maude Stauffer foster science through hands on observation. A green caterpillar sparked a growing collection including spiders grasshoppers salamanders a toad a field turtle and sprouting acorns. Names include Peggy Barnhouse Verlon Bricker Bonnie Brookins Pamela Davies and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side School
Maude Stauffer
Peggy Barnhouse
Verlon Bricker
Bonnie Brookins
Pamela Davies
Diana Davis
Jimmy Dean
Judy Dean
Margaret Dickinson
Three Hurt as Auto Strikes Concrete Wall
A southbound car on Carpenter Street crossed E State Street and crashed into a concrete wall at the Williams Service Station injuring three people. Ellen M Parker 77 High Street taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital with fair condition. Passengers Edward Rupple and John Smolarchuck both 77 North High Street injured with knee and wrist lacerations and a forehead wound. A second incident occurred Sunday night when a parked car was struck and a settlement reached between Ralph G Hall and John Deissle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl R. Matheny
Millfield
Glennis Phillips
Athens
Oscar Cheney
Carbondale
Cheney
James Kisor
John West
Mr. Gillead
Carpenter St
E. State
Williams Service Station
Ellen M. Parker
High St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ralph G. Hall
Elmwood Drive
John Deissle
Deissle
Powerhouse on Wheels to Visit Ohio University Campus
A Westinghouse “powerhouse on wheels” demonstration truck will visit Ohio University Tuesday under the OU Engineers. Dean E J Taylor says three one hour demonstrations will be held between Science Hall and the Chemistry Building at 11 10 a m 210 p m and 410 p m open to the public. The high voltage exhibits reach up to 100 000 volts and should interest high school age students and older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
OU Engineers
E. J. Taylor
College of Applied Science
Dean Taylor
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Science Hall
Athens Countians To Attend Classical Meet
Paul R. Murphy announces that Athens County and Ohio University faculty will attend the Columbus classical meet on October 29 and 30. Attendees include Anna P. McVay and Victor D. Hill from Ohio University as Service Committee members Treva Black Athens County Representative and Paul R. Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Murphy
Ohio Classical Conference
Athens County
Ohio University
Columbus
Anna P. McVay
Athens
Victor D. Hill
Treva Black
Pul R. Murphy
Civil Service Clerk Exams Announced for Washington Area
The U S Civil Service Commission issued a clerk examination notice with annual salaries of 2284 to 2498 dollars in Washington DC and nearby. No prior clerical experience needed, but a written test is required. Information and applications are available from local secretary W H Oldfield at the Athens post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C
Commission
W. H. Oldfield
Athens
Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court
Judge Oliver F. Rowland grants Cynthia Traugh a divorce from Elmer Traugh in Common Pleas Court on charges of gross neglect of duty. The pair wed in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Traugh
Elmer Traugh
Oliver F. Rowland
Commons Pleas Court
Glider Cushions Recovered by Police
Three glider cushions recovered by police after being removed from a porch near Ohio Ave. Chief J B Grogan said the owner could claim them by visiting the police station.
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Ohio Ave
J. B. Grogan
Former Athens Woman Dies at 73 in Otsego Michigan
Mrs. George J. Leighty 73 of Otsego Michigan died Saturday afternoon at her Otsego home. Born Annie I. Burleigh she lived in the area until moving to Otsego 18 years ago. She is survived by her husband four sons two sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be Tuesday afternoon in Otsego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Leighty
Athens
Otsego
Mich
Lodi Township
Annie I. Burleigh
Charles B. Burleigh
D. F. Burleigh
Lilla F. Nice
Athens High performs Good Medicine in morning assembly
One act play Good Medicine was presented at an Athens High School assembly Friday morning. Cast included Jesse Mc Grath Connie Koehler and Flora Armbruster. Directed by Kathryn Gottshall assisted by Nancy Risley. Promoters and call girls were Karen Link Helen Murphy Barbara Hope and Lois Kail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jesse McGrath
Connie Koehler
Flora Armbruster
Kathryn Gottshall
Dramatic Arts
Ohio University
Nancy Risley
Karen Link
Helen Murphy
Barbara Hope
Lois Kail
Three Fined by Mayor After Police Arrests
Three men were fined Monday by Mayor W. P. Mickle after pleading guilty to charges filed by police. Ralph Schwartz, 44, of 199 Maplewood Drive, was assessed $100 and costs on charge of being in physical control of a car while under the influence of alcohol. Assessed $10 and costs each, with costs suspended, were Harold Jewett, 37, of 159 W. Washington St., and Gerald Mitenbaler, 21, of 15% S. High St., both on charges of intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Graham
Athens
W. P. Mickle
Mickle
Willard H. Brown
William Charles Lee
Cincinnati
James L. Riddell
Lorain
Theodore H. Case
Hudson
Paul Spencer Sayre
Columbus
Willmore Goins
Xenia
Norman K. Better
E. Cleveland
Tom Wise
New Marshfield
Nelsonville
Oral Daugherty
Charles R. Poley
Parma
Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Charles V. Strauss
Pomeroy
Ralph Schwartz
Maplewood Drive
Harold Jewett
W. Washington St
Gerald Mitenbaler
S. High St
Sheltering Arms Hospital Births and Dismissals
A list from Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens and surrounding areas records births and dismissals. Newborns include a son to Mr. and Mrs. James E. Snyder and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Brooks both in Athens and Millfield area. other entries note major surgery for Carl Campbell and several medical cases. Dismissals include Mrs. Benjamin Dishon and daughter in Athens and multiple Athens residents among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Snyder
Athens
Glenn Brooks
Millfield
Carl Campbell
Jeanne Gabriel
Nelsonville
Leo Paquette
Chauncey
John Buza
Jacksonville
Benjamin Dishon
Kenneth Hawkins
Raymond Maurer
James Gilmore
Pomeroy
Lois Meidler
P. L. Peterson
Marcia Green
Anthony Kinnen
Guysville
Morgan West
Two Fined by Mayor In Traffic Arrests
Two men were arraigned before Mayor W. P. Mickle on unsafe operation of motor vehicles. Donald Wells McCleary, 21, West Lafayette, was fined $5 and costs while Robert Kern, 22, of 66 Central Ave, paid $20 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Mickle
Donald Wells McCleary
West Lafayette
Robert Kern
Central Ave
Wells
Kerns
Ranks of Job Hunters Hit Peace Time Low in Athens
The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation reports October figures show 326 Athens County job seekers, a drop from February’s 688, signaling rock bottom unemployment. Ohio reports 61 000 seekers, lowest peace time total, with 759 000 man-days lost first half of 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Athens
Ohio
Ohio State Employment Service
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SOEA
the Athiens Messenger
Floyd Russell Thompson
Logan
Albany
Claude R. Jones
Hamden
Mamie Katherine Jones
Louisville
Robert G Rarick
Dayton
Thomas E. Ford
Marydel
Jim Bayle White
Dallas
Tex
Ford Auto
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
David Lester Blaker
Maple Ave
James Rosseter
Charles Jewell
Miamisburg
Joe Stanley Adams
Franklin Ave
William E. Davis
Coalgrove
Wallace H. Pratt
Athens State Hospital
Mrs. Palmer
Promptly
Babys
Phild
Farley
UNION
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
J. E. Johnson
Sen
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Masonic Temple
H. G. Householder
Athens High Assembly
America
Pepsi- Cola
Benerona Ome Entertainment
Torrotrow
Pepsi-Cola
Tersioe
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Pepsi-Cola Company
Griffin
Reo Axn Roan
Medical Service Department
Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association
E. Broad St
Evans Thrifty Market
Bologna and
Bag Vali
Florida
O. E. Clyse
Dan Bartlett
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